# Building permits at 80-82 A St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $2.5M alteration or repair at 30-40 W Third St, permitted Jul 16.

20 permits on record here. The newest, Apr 24: Replacement of a 40-gal gas WH. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 36 more permits (34 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2026 | Plumbing | replacement of a 40-gal gas WH | $1,000 | [G1833953](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1833953/) |
| Apr 13, 2026 | Plumbing | replacement of a 40 gal gas wh | $1,000 | [PL1833950](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1833950/) |
| Jun 24, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Replace all rotted corner boards, siding, trims and flashing in the corner between A and Athens St via scaffold. Seal, prepare and paint all new corner boards, siding, trims and flashing in the corner between A and Athens St. Seal, prepare and paint all exterior window trims to match the original. | $50,000 | [SF1730446](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1730446/) |
| May 9, 2022 | Electrical | Install power from Eversource manhole TO DAS/NODE BSTN3N01-3656. | $200 | [E1330625](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1330625/) |
| Oct 2, 2019 | Plumbing | gas smell from flex connection, replace with new gas cock and new gas flex | $500 | [G989609](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G989609/) |
| Aug 18, 2018 | Plumbing | Replace plumbing fixtures in same location | $3,000 | [PL863291](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL863291/) |
| Apr 11, 2018 | Plumbing | Gas Stove Replacement | $350 | [G808477](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G808477/) |
| Nov 14, 2017 | Alteration or repair | siding repair | $30,550 | [SF773876](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF773876/) |
| Apr 25, 2016 | Fire systems | Replace existing Digital Communicator with an AES Central Station Radio Transmitter | $650 | [EFA582743](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA582743/) |
| May 6, 2014 | Plumbing | Replace dishwasher. work is in apt. #2 of 50 Athens St. | Not listed | [PL358260](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL358260/) |
| Mar 31, 2014 | Electrical | Replace dishwasher in kitchen. Apt #2 of 50 Athens Street.; | $650 | [E347385](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E347385/) |
| Jan 22, 2014 | Plumbing | Address we have is 52 Athens St #4 Per Richard Chung (IT person @ ISD) use 80A St as Athens ais on corner with A St.... Remove existing weather king furnace - install new 95% afue Lennox gas furnace (45mbh input) - sidewall vented / direct vent appliance | $5,500 | [G319153](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G319153/) |
| Jan 16, 2014 | Electrical | Work done at 52 Athens Street unit #4.Disconnect heating and AC unit and then wire up new heating and AC unit. | $400 | [E319656](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E319656/) |
| Mar 1, 2013 | Electrical | relocating circuits for kitchen,and rewiring. | $900 | [E221833](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E221833/) |
| Feb 28, 2013 | Alteration or repair | Complete plumbing in the third floor. | $2,000 | [PL223455](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL223455/) |
| Feb 28, 2013 | Plumbing | Do gas work required to install one gas range. | Not listed | [G223460](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G223460/) |
| Feb 5, 2013 | Alteration or repair | remove existing cabinets from kitchen, install new cabinets, remove and replace bathroom fixtures and fittings, paint all walls and ceilings | $27,715 | [SF218621](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF218621/) |
| Sep 14, 2012 | Alteration or repair | Demo existing bathroom tile Re-tile shower and bath floor Repair damaged plaster Work at 52 Athens Streeet #4 | $6,300 | [SF183368](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF183368/) |
| Jan 19, 2012 | Alteration or repair | Remove and dispose of existing siding on entire building, install tyvek vapor barrier taped with tyvek tape at all seams to entire building, all inside and outside corners will be wrapped with an ice and water membrane. All windows and doors will have drip caps installed and srapped with Vicor Weath | $101,650 | [SF113010](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF113010/) |
| Aug 16, 2010 | Roofing | Remove existing roof assembly, install new 1.5" ISO layer throughout, install new 0.60" EPDM firestone membrane throughout, install new flashings and membrane terminations, install new metal drip edge at building perimiter, install new sleeper system, install new Azek decking deck planking | $48,647 | [SF38364](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF38364/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 2 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | [69-71 A St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69--71-a-st/) | 180 ft S | Alteration or repair | CIEE Interior demolition as setup for new interior buildout. No Structural, Fire Alarm or Fire Protection work. All life safety System to remain active. All work n full compliance with 780 CMR, 527 CMR, 521 CMR. | $16,700 | [SF1901541](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901541/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [84-90 A St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84--90-a-st/) | 75 ft NE | Roofing | Front soffit roof repair | $2,500 | [SF1875102](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875102/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 25 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2026 | [178 W Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/178-w-fourth-st/) | 800 ft S | Plumbing | Gas furnace replacement | $2,500 | [G1887960](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1887960/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [36 A St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-a-st/) | 530 ft SW | Plumbing | For unit 3E, Replacing boiler with 199K BTU combi boiler and all associated plumbing work. | $5,000 | [PL1894581](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1894581/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [36 A St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-a-st/) | 530 ft SW | Plumbing | For unit 3E, Replacing boiler with 199K BTU combi boiler and all associated gas work. | $3,000 | [G1894588](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1894588/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [100 W Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/100-w-second-st/) | 420 ft NE | Electrical | I will be adding six outlets. Four of them will be new Work. I will be adding three emergency lights at the doors and I will be relocating one ceiling fan. | $1,000 | [E1891693](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1891693/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [100 W Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/100-w-second-st/) | 420 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Add wall to create conference room in existing room. Scope includes minor electrical, framing and drywall. | $69,128 | [SF1890440](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890440/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [100 W Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/100-w-second-st/) | 420 ft NE | Plumbing | Emergency Repair. Unknown gas leak in the building. Need to blank off piping, pressurize, and bubble leak check and make repairs. Will coordinate with National Grid. Meter is currently red tagged by National Grid. | $10,000 | [G1886366](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1886366/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [30-40 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30--40-w-third-st/) | 340 ft E | Plumbing | Fitout of Hugo Speakeasy Restaurant space | $270,000 | [PL1882848](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1882848/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [30-40 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30--40-w-third-st/) | 340 ft E | Plumbing | Fitout of Hugo Speakeasy Restaurant space | $19,000 | [G1882852](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1882852/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [105 W First St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/105-w-first-st/) | 560 ft NE | Electrical | Need an inspection of the meter socket so Eversource can install new meter for EV Chargers per WO#27364467 (main electrical room) | $250 | [E1878942](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1878942/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [30-40 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30--40-w-third-st/) | 340 ft E | Electrical | Wire POS cables | $6,000 | [ELV1877758](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1877758/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [30-40 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30--40-w-third-st/) | 340 ft E | Fire systems | Install Fire alarm devices | $5,000 | [EFA1877737](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1877737/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [30-40 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30--40-w-third-st/) | 340 ft E | Electrical | wire Restaurant for lights power and air conditioning | $606,000 | [E1877731](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1877731/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [108 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/108-w-third-st/) | 950 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy of single family for a short form permit SF1771550 | Not listed | [ALT1788451](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1788451/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [108 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/108-w-third-st/) | 950 ft SE | Roofing | Remove existing roof deck, remove existing rubber roof, install new rubber roof, install new roof deck same size and location | $42,430 | [SF1874751](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1874751/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [120 W Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-w-fourth-st/) | 550 ft SW | Alteration or repair | COO1754450 issued 7/28/25 included core and shell commercial space on 3rd floor. Permit is to change occupancy from core and shell commercial to office/studio. Also included is relocating/adding sprinkler heads and fire alarm work. (other fit out work and fees under SF1799217) | $10,000 | [ALT1868553](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1868553/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [30-40 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30--40-w-third-st/) | 340 ft E | Alteration or repair | Renovate a two-story restaurant into a new concept. Scope of work incl. structural modifications to add a mezz. space, re-using the existing MEP systems w/ modifications to distribution to service the new layout &; all new finishes, furnishings and equip.;On amendment: pergolas at existing G floor + | $2,493,000 | [ALT1818046](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1818046/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [36 A St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-a-st/) | 530 ft SW | Plumbing | For unit 4E, installing a combi boiler, 199K BTU, removing old equipment and all associated plumbing work | $10,000 | [PL1862637](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1862637/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [36 A St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-a-st/) | 530 ft SW | Plumbing | For unit 4E, installing a combi boiler, 199K BTU, removing old equipment and all associated gas work | $5,000 | [G1862642](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1862642/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [148-152 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/148--152-dorchester-av/) | 530 ft SW | Plumbing | fixture swap on two shower valves vanity and toilet | $3,000 | [PL1864163](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1864163/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [148-152 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/148--152-dorchester-av/) | 530 ft SW | Electrical | En-suite bathroom receptacle, wall switches, fixture lights and circuit breakers upgrade | $1,800 | [E1860411](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860411/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [148-152 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/148--152-dorchester-av/) | 530 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Bathroom Remodel | $22,750 | [SF1856845](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856845/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [169-171 W Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/169--171-w-second-st/) | 900 ft E | Alteration or repair | ;existing conditions. Change from Light Manufacture to single-family residence. No work. property has been a single family since 1938.; | Not listed | [ALT1838789](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1838789/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [18-22 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18--22-w-third-st/) | 250 ft E | Electrical | existing main service is back feed from another meter and has been for very long. I am running new feeders to new upgraded transformer being installed by Eversource WO# 21808355 I am running 4 sets of 500 MCM copper for 1200 amps. 3 phase, 4 wire, 120/208 volts | $10,000 | [E1852478](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1852478/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [86 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/86-w-third-st/) | 790 ft SE | Alteration or repair | vinyl the front of the house double section roof in front of the house paint 2 small front domers. | $15,000 | [SF1850305](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850305/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [120 W Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-w-fourth-st/) | 550 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Change occupancy from core & shell to pottery studio. No construction required except flooring and paint. | $4,000 | [ALT1833001](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1833001/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [184 Athens St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/184-athens-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Electrical | Install 25 recessed lights old work style. Install 5 dimmer switch | $5,500 | [E1907702](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1907702/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [135-143 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/135--143-w-third-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Air seal and insulate attic. | $3,000 | [SF1897235](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897235/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [55 W Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-w-fifth-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Plumbing | Fix gas line on gas line | $2,200 | [G1886140](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1886140/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [135-143 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/135--143-w-third-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Alteration or repair | repoint brick around windows, remove and replace caulking | $6,690 | [SF1884071](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1884071/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [114 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114-w-third-st/) | 0.19 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Installation/Replacement of (21) Full Frame Windows. Like-for-like with no structural changes. | $62,157 | [SF1870289](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870289/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [5 Channel Center St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-channel-center-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Restorative work to the facade as directed by Building Enclosure Science. Scope includes: Joint sealant replacement, repointing, coating fire escape connections, installation of sheet flashing, reconfiguring the scupper, brick replacement, lead tee installation, lintel replacement. | $250,824 | [SF1869019](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869019/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [246-248 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/246--248-dorchester-av/) | 0.20 mi SW | Electrical | Retrofit installation of electrical refrigeration controls onto existing walk-in cooler. Also anti-sweat door heater controls and electric defrost. | $41,800 | [E1864932](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1864932/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [135-143 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/135--143-w-third-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Plumbing | RENOVATION: 1 3/4-bathroom in the basement. | $2,500 | [PL1858003](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1858003/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [135-143 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/135--143-w-third-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Alteration or repair | replace shower tub,replace bath floor,replace vanity and toilet | $26,800 | [SF1847895](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847895/) |

## 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 5, 2026 | 69 to 71 A St | 180 ft S | To change the occupancy from the building's office space to 24 residential units on floors two through four | [BOA1833689](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2026-03-26 |

## More on this street

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

- [84-90 A St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84--90-a-st/): newest permit Jul 21, 2026
- [69-71 A St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69--71-a-st/): newest permit Sep 16, 2026
- [39 A St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-a-st/): newest permit Feb 3, 2026
- [36 A St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-a-st/): newest permit Aug 27, 2026
- [5 A St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-a-st/): newest permit Oct 21, 2025
- [244 A St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/244-a-st/): newest permit Oct 30, 2024
- [244-264 A St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/244--264-a-st/): newest permit Oct 30, 2024
- [249-257 A St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/249--257-a-st/): newest permit Aug 25, 2026
- [288-304 A St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/288--304-a-st/): newest permit Jul 31, 2026
- [319-321 A St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/319--321-a-st/): newest permit Mar 6, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-09 00:27 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, 00:17 UTC.

Map, all 20 permits at this address and 36 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/80--82-a-st/