# Building permits at 79-85 Freeport St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $2.4M project at 35 Freeport Wy, permitted Jul 29.

24 permits on record here. The newest, Apr 16: Changing the current capacity of the existing studio from 25 to 99. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 26 more permits since May 1. A zoning hearing Oct 22 covers 27 Greenwich St, 760 ft south.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Changing the current capacity of the existing studio from 25 to 99. There is no work to be done. No change to egress, life safety or occupancy.; | Not listed | [ALT1812209](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1812209/) |
| Dec 5, 2025 | Plumbing | Supply and install water, waste and vent pipe for shower, laundry and drinking fountain. Install shower stall and washing machine. Re-installed toilets and lavs after wall and floor repairs. | Not listed | [PL1804033](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1804033/) |
| Dec 5, 2025 | Electrical | Wiring office and bathroom areas. | $6,000 | [E1804169](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1804169/) |
| Dec 4, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Repairs existing bathroom walls and office as needed. | $12,000 | [SF1803199](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1803199/) |
| Nov 18, 2025 | Plumbing | Add 3 toilets and 3 sinks and a new men's/ADA bathroom consisting of 1 toilet and 1 sink. Pipe in new copper water line from basement to top floor | $23,500 | [PL1798440](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1798440/) |
| Oct 11, 2025 | Electrical | Wiring 2 bathrooms | $4,500 | [E1787028](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1787028/) |
| Aug 22, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Repair existing 3rd floor bathrooms | $25,000 | [SF1766949](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1766949/) |
| Apr 24, 2024 | Alteration or repair | fire escape repairs rear only Drill and add j-bolts and saddle clips bar grating to brackets scrape and paint black | $6,900 | [SF1593272](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1593272/) |
| Sep 25, 2023 | Alteration or repair | Former warehouse will become fitness center which is allowed use for this property. There will be no construction on this property as we move to this new use. | Not listed | [ALT1525685](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1525685/) |
| Aug 31, 2022 | Fire systems | erecting walls to existing space, not to interfere with existing fire suppression systems. proposed designs are attached. | $10,000 | [SF1375669](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1375669/) |
| Sep 1, 2017 | Electrical | Security System New (3000) Pulse panel h/wired, h/wired siren h/wired keypad, 1 pet motion, 1 touch pad | $249 | [ELV752827](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV752827/) |
| Dec 29, 2016 | Electrical | Low voltage security system | $200 | [ELV667690](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV667690/) |
| Dec 15, 2014 | Plumbing | repipe furnaces | $3,000 | [G434795](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G434795/) |
| Oct 8, 2014 | Electrical | wire new office space install outlets, swiches, lights, wire 2 ac units 1st floor | $3,000 | [E415305](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E415305/) |
| Aug 27, 2014 | Plumbing | Renovation of two bathrooms | $6,000 | [PL401336](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL401336/) |
| Jan 14, 2014 | Plumbing | test gas lines | $500 | [G318716](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G318716/) |
| Oct 24, 2012 | Plumbing | Install oil seperator and two trench drains with trap primers for hand washing rental car returns for Enterprise Rent a Car | $5,000 | [PL194966](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL194966/) |
| Sep 12, 2012 | Electrical | install qty of 5 lights, demo old electrical | $6,000 | [E165419](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E165419/) |
| Jun 5, 2012 | Electrical | Check out electric panel for NStar to turn back on | $150 | [E148171](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E148171/) |
| May 10, 2012 | Electrical | installed 14 plugs & 3 switches | $6,500 | [E140389](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E140389/) |
| Jan 9, 2012 | Electrical | Tri-OX Flooring: Install wireless security alarm. | Not listed | [ELV113157](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV113157/) |
| Sep 7, 2011 | Alteration or repair | Change of Occupancy from Offices, Retail, Storage and Warehouse to 1st fl 7 Offices; 2 warehouses/storage, 1 sign installation area, 2nd fl 2 offices 1 carpentry warehouse-shop, 1 fitness center/ karate, 3rd floor 1 warehouse/ distribution of ties.; Existing condition to correct occupancy violation  | Not listed | [ALT88498](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT88498/) |
| Apr 27, 2011 | Alteration or repair | To correct violation #V92940 - repair front stairs and repair loading dock area.;cntr w/ be sub. w/g3 lic. | $2,000 | [SF74115](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF74115/) |
| Feb 24, 2011 | Addition | adding 3 10' x 8' rooms; requires no electrical work other than framing and plastering. | $500 | [SF65285](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF65285/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

26 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months).

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 17 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | [15 Freeport Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-freeport-wy/) | 430 ft NE | Plumbing | New gas for stove | $1,200 | [G1905919](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1905919/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [1399 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1399-dorchester-av/) | 980 ft SW | Plumbing | install one backflow preventer | $5,000 | [PL1905416](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1905416/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [1399 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1399-dorchester-av/) | 980 ft SW | Plumbing | remove and replace oil boiler and replace with a new gas boiler | $5,000 | [G1905414](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1905414/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [1334-1342 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1334--1342-dorchester-av/) | 320 ft SW | Electrical | Install lights on facade of building | $8,000 | [E1900969](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900969/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [10 Hecla St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-hecla-st/) | 710 ft NW | Fire systems | adding 3rd floor unit to a two family home new full sprincker system add new strobe-smoke-Bell-strobe- temper- and flow | $4,800 | [EFA1885551](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1885551/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [10 Hecla St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-hecla-st/) | 710 ft NW | Electrical | install new 200amp service 4-meter socket- 3rd floor will be addition to this apartment all new wiring to all 3 units and basement: power-lighting-door bell- and 120volt smokes | $15,000 | [E1880839](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1880839/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [128 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/128-adams-st/) | 940 ft SW | Roofing | Strip existing EPDM Roof and Install new insulation and EPDM Roof | $93,312 | [SF1870541](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870541/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [1399 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1399-dorchester-av/) | 980 ft SW | Roofing | strip and reroof cost reflected on;SF1875268 | $20,500 | [SF1880504](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880504/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [35 Freeport Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-freeport-wy/) | 610 ft NE | Electrical | Installation of new 4000 amp electrical service feeding 5-800 amp sub panels that will feed 50 EV chargers for the Boston Public School buses. | $2,400,000 | [E1875335](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1875335/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [10 Hecla St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-hecla-st/) | 710 ft NW | Plumbing | install new 3 stove 3 dryer 3 tankless water heat | $3,000 | [G1872266](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1872266/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [1391 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1391-dorchester-av/) | 930 ft SW | Roofing | strip and reroof | $41,000 | [SF1875268](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875268/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [10 Hecla St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-hecla-st/) | 710 ft NW | Plumbing | install new 6 full bathroom.3 kitchen 3 laundry | Not listed | [PL1870521](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1870521/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [8 Marlin Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-marlin-wy/) | 800 ft S | Alteration or repair | Demo Interior due to fire damage structural and none member rebuild as per plans.. | $200,000 | [ALT1863714](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1863714/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [15 Freeport Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-freeport-wy/) | 430 ft NE | Roofing | Refinish roof | $32,000 | [SF1849363](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849363/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [11 Hecla St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-hecla-st/) | 700 ft NW | Alteration or repair | remove cedar wood siding,check and replace damaged wood,install flashing and tape around windows, install underlayment, pvc trim around windows | $32,000 | [SF1860093](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860093/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [1350-1358 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1350--1358-dorchester-av/) | 510 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Expand dining room to adjoining tenant space. New door to connect new dining to existing. Add accessible bathroom to new space. Add table buss area. New lights and outlets. New horizontal fire separation above ceiling. Fire sprinkler modifications. New floor wall and ceiling finishes. | $173,062 | [ALT1691877](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1691877/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [11 Fenton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-fenton-st/) | 980 ft S | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1845679](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1845679/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 9 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | [83 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/83-adams-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Alteration or repair | Blown in cellulose insulation at exterior walls, air sealing and weatherization. | $7,225 | [SF1899092](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899092/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [1 Duncan Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-duncan-te/) | 0.24 mi S | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 8.2 KW 20 panels with installation of 1 tesla powerwall3 battery installed on exterior of home | $52,800 | [E1904123](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904123/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [83 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/83-adams-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Electrical | Replace (3) Bathroom fans with panasonic bath fans and air cycler smart switch for weatherization work. | $3,817 | [E1899298](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899298/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [299-301 Hancock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/299--301-hancock-st/) | 0.19 mi N | Other | At Risk 2026 Seasonal outdoor seating for 20 persons; Mofongo. Factory associated with;U491735749 to go to the ZBA for approval. | Not listed | [SF1890392](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890392/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [115 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/115-adams-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Plumbing | plumbing for 9 units | $100,000 | [PL1864716](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1864716/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [179-195 Freeport St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/179--195-freeport-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Fire systems | Alteration of the existing fire alarm system in accordance with NFPA 72 2019, 527 CMR, and NFPA 70 to accommodate new office space renovation. | $16,000 | [ALT1833768](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1833768/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [62 East St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/62-east-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Demo drywall in third floor bathtub and replace with new shower. Replace bathroom window; new one to be tempered. Inpection for fire stopping and/or insulation. | $18,896 | [SF1848006](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848006/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [49 Hecla St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49-hecla-st/) | 0.19 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (1338918726)(Unit 2). | $5,000 | [SF1845786](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845786/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [62 East St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/62-east-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Plumbing | Convert third floor bathtub to new shower. Replace valve. | $4,000 | [PL1848012](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1848012/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

Hearings are public: you can comment or attend. Dates can move; check the city's page before you go.

| Status | Hearing | Address | Distance | Request | Case | City's words | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Requested | Oct 22, 2026 | 27 Greenwich St | 760 ft S | Zoning appeal: "Renovation, addition to extend the living space and change of use from single family to two…" | [BOA1862299](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Scheduled" | 2026-06-17 |
| Requested |  | 299 to 301 Hancock St | 0.19 mi N | To add 20 outside seats to existing restaurant | [BOA1890414](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-08-20 |
| No decision posted | Oct 6, 2026 | 44 Granger St | 0.21 mi S | To erect new three family house! | [BOA1836310](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Concluded" | 2026-04-03 |
| Denied | Aug 11, 2026 | 39 Kimball St | 310 ft S | Zoning appeal; the description is on the city's appeal tracker. | [BOA1774510](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Denied" | 2025-09-11 |
| Denied | Aug 11, 2026 | 37 Kimball St | 320 ft S | Zoning appeal; the description is on the city's appeal tracker. | [BOA1774508](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Denied" | 2025-09-11 |
| Approved | Jul 14, 2026 | 42 East St | 0.20 mi NW | To demolish existing single family building and erect a new 3-story 3-unit townhouse will require variance… | [BOA1805913](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "AppProv" | 2025-12-12 |

Boston's decision codes, from its data dictionary (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/37d2e087-ce02-4090-bfdf-22de1ada3b23/resource/e11dcfa5-6f6f-4999-abc3-741f53c6731f/download/zba-data-dictionary.pdf): AppProv, "approved with conditions".

## More on this street

Other addresses on Freeport St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [88 Freeport St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/88-freeport-st/): newest permit May 22, 2025
- [95-99 Freeport St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/95--99-freeport-st/): newest permit Dec 4, 2025
- [50-60 Freeport St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50--60-freeport-st/): newest permit Aug 22, 2025
- [139 Freeport St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/139-freeport-st/): newest permit Mar 20, 2025
- [140-150 Freeport St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/140--150-freeport-st/): newest permit Oct 17, 2025
- [170 Freeport St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/170-freeport-st/): newest permit Mar 13, 2026
- [179-195 Freeport St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/179--195-freeport-st/): newest permit Jun 10, 2026
- [194 Freeport St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/194-freeport-st/): newest permit Sep 29, 2025
- [229 Freeport St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/229-freeport-st/): newest permit Mar 16, 2026
- [296 Freeport St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/296-freeport-st/): newest permit Oct 2, 2024

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-10 02:09 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

Zoning requests come from the Boston Zoning Board of Appeal tracker (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/zoning-board-of-appeal-tracker). We read it Oct 9, 19:47 UTC.

Map, all 24 permits at this address and 26 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/79--85-freeport-st/