# Building permits at 803 Summer St, Boston, MA

26 permits on record here. The newest, Sep 9: Install/wire low voltage 40 tel/data jacks on the 4 th floor. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 28 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2026 | Electrical | Install/wire low voltage 40 tel/data jacks on the 4 th floor | $19,000 | [ELV1897274](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1897274/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | Electrical | complete wiring for new office fit out | $50,000 | [E1894572](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1894572/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Replace carpeting, paint entire unit, frame and finish new offices. | $367,669 | [ALT1864205](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1864205/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | Fire systems | repositioning 7 fire alarm devices and adding one smoke detector | $1,200 | [EFA1883872](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1883872/) |
| May 2, 2023 | Alteration or repair | Remove CMU wall under the main and rear entrance landing, build a new CMU wall and stucco to match the existing building finish, repair landings as needed, and replace the railing on the main entrance and handicap ramp to meet code. | $75,050 | [SF1465585](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1465585/) |
| Sep 29, 2021 | Electrical | Add 6 lights in basement | $2,500 | [E1252942](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1252942/) |
| Aug 20, 2021 | Electrical | Add work area, Install 3 phase sub panel and new wiring to equipment | $6,300 | [E1240898](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1240898/) |
| Aug 13, 2021 | Alteration or repair | Frame a partition wall to divide storage space install 2 doors and a workstation. | $24,025 | [SF1227122](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1227122/) |
| Oct 6, 2020 | Electrical | LED Retrofit | $2,838 | [E1121186](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1121186/) |
| Sep 9, 2020 | Alteration or repair | Remove all square bolts and add new Grade 5 bolts, washers and nuts; Drill eight (8) bolts per stair thread - three (3) flights of stairs; Add J-Bolts where missing on platforms; Repair Canti-level weight box; | $5,000 | [SF1113335](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1113335/) |
| May 7, 2020 | Electrical | LED Retrofit | $610 | [E1071620](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1071620/) |
| Dec 5, 2019 | Electrical | Upgrade existing lighting to energy efficient for utility company lighting program | $2,000 | [E1027968](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1027968/) |
| Dec 13, 2018 | Alteration or repair | Northeast Corner column at the 4th floor: Erect scaffold to access work. Remove debonded material, form and pour new concrete and paint area when completed.; No structural work | $45,900 | [SF907508](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF907508/) |
| Aug 7, 2015 | Alteration or repair | Repairs to existing fire egress. Cantilever stairs require repairs. Chain guard must be replaced on cantilever. Floor grates require repairs and to be secured. | $1,850 | [SF503413](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF503413/) |
| Jul 22, 2015 | Electrical | Installation of voice, data and video cabling. Low voltage cabling | $44,236 | [ELV494879](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV494879/) |
| Jul 20, 2015 | Electrical | Data phone wiring | $15,000 | [ELV496054](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV496054/) |
| Jun 23, 2015 | Fire systems | installation of devices to existing system. smokes, duct smokes, pull stations, horn/strobe, strobe only | $20,000 | [EFA486830](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA486830/) |
| Jun 23, 2015 | Electrical | Fit-up of floors 2,3,4 for lights, outlets, HVAC | $200,000 | [E486821](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E486821/) |
| Jun 23, 2015 | Alteration or repair | Tenant Build-out for Motive Group &; BSC Engineers on Floors 2,3,4, approx. 20,000 sf. Work consists of misc. new glass windows panes, new drywall walls, doors, portions of acoustical ceilings, painting of walls\ceilings, flooring, millwork, specialties, toilet accessories\partitions, required plumb | $980,000 | [ALT481353](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT481353/) |
| Jun 10, 2015 | Plumbing | Gas piping to 13 furnaces | $40,000 | [G480804](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G480804/) |
| Jun 8, 2015 | Plumbing | Plumbing Renovation to 3 floors | $94,000 | [PL480798](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL480798/) |
| Mar 20, 2013 | Alteration or repair | Removal of existing non structural wall and entry door to hall area.Removal of existing suspended ceiling.Removal of ceiling light fixtures. Removal and replacement of existing closet doors. Install new ceiling paint and refinish entire lobby. Install new ceramic floor approx. 300 sq feet. | $7,150 | [SF226290](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF226290/) |
| Mar 1, 2013 | Sign | Installation of new signage ;(1) Set halo lit 31" letters "KING TERMINAL" (1) 24"x 75.5" fabricated aluminum monument sign - directional to indicate entrance per BRA Design approval | $10,463 | [ALT220365](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT220365/) |
| Dec 14, 2012 | Plumbing | Install one unit heater on fourth floor | $2,000 | [G207318](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G207318/) |
| Oct 4, 2012 | Plumbing | Retest of existing gas pipe to a boiler, | $500 | [G189307](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G189307/) |
| Jul 23, 2012 | Alteration or repair | Remove existing drywall partitions,doors & frames,flooring & acoustical ceilings in tenant space on level 4. | $34,420 | [SF164428](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF164428/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 15 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | [11a Elkins St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11a-elkins-st/) | 330 ft SW | Electrical | Run 18 Cat 6 cables for computers, printers and wifi. | $6,000 | [ELV1901544](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1901544/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [60 K St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60-k-st/) | 510 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Repair counterbalance fire escape at right side building; remove deteriorated cement & resecure bracket supports, plus install a custom structural steel plate for added support. Left side building fire escape, replace bracket support bolts & secure supports with new cement. Permit & file affidavit. | $4,475 | [SF1899108](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899108/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [775 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/775-summer-st/) | 330 ft NW | Electrical | Furnish and install replacement LED Fixtures and wire 3 warehouse fans | $60,000 | [E1891495](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1891495/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [60 K St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60-k-st/) | 510 ft SW | Plumbing | Powder room rough and finish 1 pantry sink | $6,500 | [PL1888708](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1888708/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [11a Elkins St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11a-elkins-st/) | 330 ft SW | Fire systems | Adding devices to an existing panel: five horn strobes 3 wall mounted strobes 1 smoke detector | $3,000 | [EFA1884059](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1884059/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [11a Elkins St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11a-elkins-st/) | 330 ft SW | Electrical | rework wiring for receptacles and lighting in offices | $30,000 | [E1881906](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1881906/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [60 K St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60-k-st/) | 510 ft SW | Electrical | install lighting as per plans install conduit for receptacles | $14,000 | [E1881899](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1881899/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [11a Elkins St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11a-elkins-st/) | 330 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Sub Divide existing Space and fit to meet new tenant needs. the 2nd half of the space will remain empty ocupancy still the same. | $127,814 | [ALT1862617](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1862617/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [60 K St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60-k-st/) | 510 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Remove nonbearing partition, repair walls, paint, remodel existing kitchen, add new bathroom, and install new floor | $64,134 | [SF1871784](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871784/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [60 K St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60-k-st/) | 510 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Clean and remove non load bearing interior partitions | $10,500 | [SF1868581](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868581/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [7 Elkins St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-elkins-st/) | 270 ft S | Alteration or repair | Integra must make minor modifications to the building interior: Demolition, remodeling and/or installation of walls, ceilings and floors including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, 26 replace sprinkle heads and general construction trades.eplan | $410,105 | [ALT1784416](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1784416/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [7 Elkins St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-elkins-st/) | 270 ft S | Electrical | Renovations to the 1st,& 4th floors consisting of electrical demo, temp lighting and new light fixtures and convenience power | $5,500 | [E1850864](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1850864/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [850-852 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/850--852-summer-st/) | 950 ft S | Alteration or repair | Change occupancy of ground floor. Add 3453 sf of furniture showroom space (on left side) and 2662 sf "H &; R Block" office space (on right rear) to the existing 3100 sf Mystryde Fitness Center (on right front). Request that we pay the nominal fee.Construction sprinkler and fire alarm reviewed and is | $20,000 | [ALT1758237](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1758237/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [7 Elkins St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-elkins-st/) | 270 ft S | Fire systems | Demolition of Architectural and Associated MEP systems excluding any Fire Protection. | $369,730 | [SF1840242](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1840242/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [571-573 E First St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/571--573-e-first-st/) | 850 ft S | Electrical | adding exterior wall packs on the side of the building, adding light up exist sign at bus entrance. Add light pole in the back of parking lot | $13,550 | [E1846339](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846339/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 13 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | [630 E Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/630-e-third-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Alteration or repair | Remove the old deck on the first and second floors. Keep the same layout and the original roof. Build new footings for a second-floor sunroom. Install a PVC railing on the 3rd floor. | $27,700 | [SF1906547](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1906547/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [156 K St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/156-k-st/) | 0.19 mi SW | Plumbing | Replace water heater in basement | $1,800 | [PL1901094](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1901094/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [156 K St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/156-k-st/) | 0.19 mi SW | Plumbing | Reconnect gas to water heater in basement | $400 | [G1901095](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1901095/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [167 K St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/167-k-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Plumbing | Test gas pipe to make sure there is no leak.; | $3,000 | [G1903580](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1903580/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [167 K St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/167-k-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Roofing | Install chimney liner plus partial chimney patching and pointing. | $10,560 | [SF1897955](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897955/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [34-38 L St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34--38-l-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Electrical | Power feed to existing DAS node location (streetlight). Site id:bos 4c-08. | $15,000 | [E1888402](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1888402/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [722 E Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/722-e-second-st/) | 0.19 mi S | Alteration or repair | install 55 sf of insulation and drywall for bathroom ceiling | $2,700 | [SF1864688](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864688/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [509 E First St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/509-e-first-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Electrical | Install level 2 charger for unit 4 apartment in garage | $1,500 | [E1878834](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1878834/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [618 E Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/618-e-second-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Plumbing | Install new shower valve & drain. Toilet & vanity remaining same location. | $3,000 | [PL1870357](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1870357/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [49 L St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49-l-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Plumbing | Disconnect old gas range and connect new range. | $500 | [G1864775](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1864775/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [618 E Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/618-e-second-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | remove existing tiles, and retile around shower, change shower mixer, reinstall toilet and sink | $39,150 | [SF1866909](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1866909/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [722 E Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/722-e-second-st/) | 0.19 mi S | Electrical | Replace wiring through area of unit that experienced water damage. | $800 | [E1860265](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860265/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [503 E First St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/503-e-first-st/) | 0.25 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Removing and replacing 4 windows, replacing like with like, no structural changes. | $13,169 | [SF1843800](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843800/) |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No decision posted | Dec 4, 2025 | 850 to 852 Summer St | 930 ft S | To change occupancy of ground floor | [BOA1764003](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Concluded" | 2025-08-14 |

## More on this street

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

- [775 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/775-summer-st/): newest permit Aug 25, 2026
- [850-852 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/850--852-summer-st/): newest permit May 15, 2026
- [700 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/700-summer-st/): newest permit Dec 5, 2025
- [660 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/660-summer-st/): newest permit Sep 26, 2025
- [653 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/653-summer-st/): newest permit Aug 18, 2026
- [647 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/647-summer-st/): newest permit Dec 23, 2025
- [645 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/645-summer-st/): newest permit Oct 2, 2026
- [501 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/501-summer-st/): newest permit Nov 6, 2024
- [450 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/450-summer-st/): newest permit Dec 17, 2024
- [440-460 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/440--460-summer-st/): newest permit Jul 23, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-10 13:25 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 10, 08:47 UTC.

Map, all 26 permits at this address and 28 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/803-summer-st/