# Building permits at 79-96 Thirteenth St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $5M project at 30 Samuel Morse Wy, permitted May 1.

Two permits on record here. The newest, May 13: Replace 6 existing windows and 2 exterior doors with new energy-efficient units. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 49 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2026 | Roofing | Replace 6 existing windows and 2 exterior doors with new energy-efficient units. Work includes removal/disposal of existing units, flashing, weatherproofing, insulation, trim adjustments, and final cleanup. No structural changes. | $12,750 | [SF1846632](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846632/) |
| Sep 2, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Install 4 casement windows for replacement no structural changes work to be done in unit 81 | $9,668 | [SF1767510](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1767510/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 37 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [149 Thirteenth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/149-thirteenth-st/) | 360 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Selective architectural renovation to existing MRI suite to replace magnets. Scope of work includes: demo, rough carpentry, millwork, glass window rmv/reinstall, drywall, specialties shielding temp rmval close, replace 6 spk heads only - in existing to remain ceiling, plumbing, HVAC and electrical. | $710,910 | [SF1904639](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1904639/) |
| Oct 6, 2026 | [149 Thirteenth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/149-thirteenth-st/) | 360 ft SE | Plumbing | Renovation of lab for MGH | $120,000 | [PL1907435](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1907435/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [149 Thirteenth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/149-thirteenth-st/) | 360 ft SE | Plumbing | Demo existing lab gas piping and installing new CO2 and lab vacuum piping and needle turret ball valves. Install (1) new lab sink and water, lab waste & vent piping | $49,100 | [PL1906382](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1906382/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [7 Shipway Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-shipway-pl/) | 950 ft S | Plumbing | Bathroom Remodel | $5,000 | [PL1906529](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1906529/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [300 First Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/300-first-av/) | 940 ft E | Plumbing | Demo 1 existing sink and install 1 new sink and associated piping | $9,600 | [PL1905871](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1905871/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [149 Thirteenth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/149-thirteenth-st/) | 360 ft SE | Electrical | Renovation of MGH CNY building 149 MRI Bay #6 | $75,000 | [E1904273](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904273/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [7 Shipway Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-shipway-pl/) | 950 ft S | Alteration or repair | Work consiss only on a convertion of bath tub to a walk in shower. No electrical updates. | $15,000 | [SF1901197](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901197/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [114 Sixteenth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114-sixteenth-st/) | 570 ft NE | Grading | 2 test borings located in grass areas on private property around exterior of Building 114. Four-inch diameter drilled holes advanced to about 90 feet below grade. No observation wells will be installed. We will backfill boreholes at completion with drill cuttings and gravel fill as needed. | $20,000 | [SF1900253](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900253/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [149 Thirteenth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/149-thirteenth-st/) | 360 ft SE | Electrical | Installation of Cat6A data cabling for the new Yun Lab area renovation 5th Floor. | $48,000 | [ELV1896061](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1896061/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [300 First Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/300-first-av/) | 940 ft E | Electrical | Change out 3 lights, install receptacle, relocate door openers on 3rd floor. Install 2 disconnects for VFDs and 2 exhaust fans on 9th floor.. | $20,000 | [E1894232](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1894232/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [300 First Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/300-first-av/) | 940 ft E | Electrical | Spaulding Rehab Pharmacy - Compounding Room. MISC Low Voltage HVAC Control Wiring FK 264453 | $7,500 | [ELV1890544](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1890544/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [300 First Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/300-first-av/) | 940 ft E | Alteration or repair | Renovation of existing IV Room & Pharmacy to convert space to new compounding room and SCA. Includes: demo, drywall, flooring, sinks and eye wash, exhaust fan, relocated electrical outlets and 2 sprinkler heads. | $358,312 | [SF1889458](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1889458/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [300 First Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/300-first-av/) | 940 ft E | Plumbing | demo of existing sinks, eyewashes and associated piping to install 2 new sinks, an eyewash station as well as associated domestic water, waste and vent piping on the 3rd floor | $28,000 | [PL1881673](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1881673/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [149 Thirteenth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/149-thirteenth-st/) | 360 ft SE | Fire systems | Installation of duct smoke for AHU shutdown on 2nd floor of mechanical space | $3,000 | [EFA1881512](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1881512/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [149 Thirteenth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/149-thirteenth-st/) | 360 ft SE | Electrical | Installation of new AHU, condensing unit, and exhaust fan on 2nd floor of mechanical space, fed from new electrical panel | $15,000 | [E1881510](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1881510/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [149 Thirteenth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/149-thirteenth-st/) | 360 ft SE | Electrical | Mgh cny-149 - yun lab itb. MISC Low Voltage HVAC Control Wiring FK 264300 | $21,450 | [ELV1868006](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1868006/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [149 Thirteenth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/149-thirteenth-st/) | 360 ft SE | Electrical | Install low voltage Cat6A data cabling for 5th floor renovation (26-0068-10) | $60,000 | [ELV1849879](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1849879/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [300 First Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/300-first-av/) | 940 ft E | Other | Installing a temporary weighted 10x10 frame tent with sliding walls on Pier 11 for Sail Boston. Installing 07/07/26 and removing 07/16/26. No alcohol being served. | $600 | [SF1867074](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867074/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [149 Thirteenth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/149-thirteenth-st/) | 360 ft SE | Alteration or repair | installation of duct smoke detector | $10,000 | [ALT1858312](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1858312/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [149 Thirteenth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/149-thirteenth-st/) | 360 ft SE | Fire systems | replacement of AHU to include sprinkler and fire alarm modifications. | $633,300 | [ALT1849216](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1849216/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [300 First Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/300-first-av/) | 940 ft E | Electrical | Spaulding Charlestown - Pool Heating. MISC Low Voltage HVAC Control Wiring FK 264023 | $12,250 | [ELV1839185](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1839185/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [149 Thirteenth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/149-thirteenth-st/) | 360 ft SE | Electrical | Mgh cny 149 - clean room ahu. MISC Low Voltage HVAC Control Wiring FK 264181 | $30,000 | [ELV1858042](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1858042/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [149 Thirteenth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/149-thirteenth-st/) | 360 ft SE | Fire systems | Renovation of 5th Floor Lab Space Relocating existing FA devices (5) smoke detectors, (5) speaker / strobes, (1) pull station - (no new devices) | $5,000 | [EFA1855900](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1855900/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [199 Thirteenth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/199-thirteenth-st/) | 330 ft E | Electrical | Renovation of one IT closet on Floor 1 wiring of (1) new FCU and ACCU | $4,000 | [E1856529](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1856529/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [149 Thirteenth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/149-thirteenth-st/) | 360 ft SE | Electrical | Renovation of (4) IT closets in total, located on floors 3,4,6 and 9 Each Floor (4 total) - installation of new lighting, and wiring of new Heat Pump | $17,000 | [E1856527](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1856527/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [114 Sixteenth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114-sixteenth-st/) | 570 ft NE | Electrical | Renovation to (2) IT closets (in total) on floors 2 and 3 2nd Floor - Relocation of existing lighting, and wiring of new FCU 3rd Floor - wiring of new FCU | $6,000 | [E1856525](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1856525/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [23 Moulton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-moulton-st/) | 960 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Change Occupancy to arrange age ranges from different classrooms. [ePlans] | Not listed | [ALT1823165](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1823165/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [149 Thirteenth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/149-thirteenth-st/) | 360 ft SE | Fire systems | Buiding 149 in Charlestown Navy Yard Installation of one duct smoke and key switch for operation | $5,000 | [EFA1853525](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1853525/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [199 Thirteenth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/199-thirteenth-st/) | 330 ft E | Alteration or repair | Renovation to IT closet to accommodate new heat loads as required for new computer and phone systems. Work includes HVAC, Electrical and Fire protection (swap 2 sprinkler heads) on Floor 1 garage level. No structural or fire alarm work. Sprinkler and fire alarm permit to be filed seperately | $141,603 | [SF1849292](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849292/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [149 Thirteenth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/149-thirteenth-st/) | 360 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Renovation to one IT closet per floors 3,4,6 and 9 to accommodate new heat loads as required for new computer and phone systems. Work includes HVAC and Electrical. No structural or fire alarm. | $566,413 | [SF1849288](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849288/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [114 Sixteenth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114-sixteenth-st/) | 570 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Renovation to two IT closet on floors 2 and 3 to accommodate new heat loads as required for new computer and phone systems. Work includes HVAC and Electrical. No Structural or Fire Alarm work. | $283,206 | [SF1849280](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849280/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [149 Thirteenth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/149-thirteenth-st/) | 360 ft SE | Electrical | MGH CNY 149 Tearney Lab. MISC Low Voltage HVAC Control Wiring FK 264051 | $40,000 | [ELV1848558](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1848558/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [30 Samuel Morse Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-samuel-morse-wy/) | 820 ft W | Electrical | Control wiring for VRF system | $475,000 | [ELV1845665](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1845665/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [30 Samuel Morse Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-samuel-morse-wy/) | 820 ft W | Electrical | Interlock wiring for VRF system/Condensate Switches | $475,000 | [E1830402](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1830402/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [300 First Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/300-first-av/) | 940 ft E | Electrical | 210438WAL - Office renovation includes new receptacle's and lighting | $17,000 | [E1845582](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845582/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [149 Thirteenth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/149-thirteenth-st/) | 360 ft SE | Electrical | Renovation of 5th Floor Lab Space New Power / Wiremold and Lighting, with 3 new electrical panels replacing existing panels | $119,000 | [E1845452](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845452/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [30 Samuel Morse Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-samuel-morse-wy/) | 820 ft W | Plumbing | EMD is installing the plumbing in the new Building F Bunker Hill Housing Redevelopment Project | $5,000,000 | [PL1839722](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1839722/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 12 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | [42 Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-eighth-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace kitchen cabinets, countertops, appliances. Also includes electrical and plumbing. Move closet non load bearing wall over 12". replace flooring. Paint. Remodel bathroom, fixtures staying in same location. Remodel incudes electrical, plumbing, wall board, fixtures, tile, trim, paint | $110,450 | [SF1902596](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902596/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [1 First Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-first-av/) | 0.23 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Renovation of existing common area bathrooms to increase fixture count and maintain ADA compliance. | $205,000 | [SF1904055](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1904055/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [45 Vine St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45-vine-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Electrical | This permit is for the general wiring for the work related to the shell space at 45 Vine St, in Charlestown, MA. This project involves bathroom upgrades, handicap compliance equipment installation, fire alarm panel, and deck installation. Milestone: | $8,000 | [E1904322](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904322/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [45 Vine St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45-vine-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Alteration or repair | Install accessible access and upgrade bathroom - no changes in uses of local retail business, retail, restaurant, concert hall and community center with accessory display space, art use and parking. | $207,600 | [ALT1828815](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1828815/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [42 Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-eighth-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Alteration or repair | Scope of work consists of the interior reconfiguration of an existing studio condominium unit into a one-bedroom unit. Work includes installation of a permanent partition system (glass + framed wall), minor electrical and HVAC coordination, and extension of the existing sprinkler system. APT 3115 | $3,000 | [ALT1865479](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1865479/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [42 Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-eighth-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Electrical | wiring kitchen, bathroom 16 recessed lights add 4 receptacles | $6,000 | [E1882226](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882226/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [42 Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-eighth-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Plumbing | Unit #3115 - Kitchen renovation (new garbage disposal, new dishwasher, new kitchen sink) | $1,000 | [PL1874936](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1874936/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [42 Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-eighth-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Plumbing | Gas Range Replacement | $1,000 | [G1874941](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1874941/) |
| Jul 12, 2026 | [42 Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-eighth-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Alteration or repair | Post water damage renovation that includes stud repairs/new studs, insulation walls & ceiling, new walls and ceiling, plaster, painting, electrical and plumbing work, new floor, new closet, new kitchen and bathroom repairs. | $90,648 | [SF1869432](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869432/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [85-99 Medford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85--99-medford-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Other | Erect 30x40 tent on 6/22/26, removal on 6/24/26. | $2,500 | [SF1859823](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859823/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [30 Shipway Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-shipway-pl/) | 0.19 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Install 1 patio door for replacement. No structural changes. | $14,592 | [SF1855491](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855491/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [42 Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-eighth-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Plumbing | Unit 3212. Taking over from previous plumber. Rough inspection and bathroom and kitchen finish plumbing. | $1,500 | [PL1849698](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1849698/) |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Approved | May 19, 2026 | 49 Vine St | 0.23 mi W | To erect free-standing overhang / carport We are trying to determine if our proposed plan will require… | [BOA1827268](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "AppProv" | 2026-03-11 |

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 Thirteenth St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [75 Thirteenth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-thirteenth-st/): newest permit Jan 28, 2026
- [62 Thirteenth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/62-thirteenth-st/): newest permit Mar 18, 2026
- [106 Thirteenth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/106-thirteenth-st/): newest permit Dec 2, 2025
- [149 Thirteenth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/149-thirteenth-st/): newest permit Oct 6, 2026
- [199 Thirteenth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/199-thirteenth-st/): newest permit Jun 9, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-11 13:36 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 11, 10:47 UTC.

Map, both permits at this address and 49 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/79--96-thirteenth-st/