81-85a L St

Boston, MA 02127

Zoning hearing

Nov 5, for 748 to 750 E Broadway, 450 ft north. Zoning requests nearby

At this address

15 permits on record. Newest issued Sep 15: Rough water waste and vent for a small bath and a half bath

Within ¼ mile

137 more permits (134 projects) issued since May 1. 2 are for new buildings, the nearest 920 ft away.

Teardown, rebuild

595 E Seventh St: demolition permitted Jul 30, a new building Sep 14.

1. Rough water waste and vent for a small bath and a half bath

   Plumbing
   Sep 15$25,000
2. Change occupancy from restaurant

   Alteration or repair
   Sep 15$500,000
3. Existing restaurant expansion - extend initiating and notification circuits into new space

   Fire systems
   Sep 10$14,500
4. Exploratory demo to review structure and removal of trash

   Alteration or repair
   Sep 8$7,500
5. Install 2 water heaters × 2 permits

   Plumbing
   Aug 25 to 27$10,000
6. Renovation of current unoccupied area adjacent to existing restaurant for additional space for seating…

   Electrical
   Aug 11$20,000
7. Repairing the structural beam inside new H&R Block space - ALT1755521

   Alteration or repair
   Feb 12$28,000
8. Tenant fit up of existing space

   Electrical
   Oct 27, 2025$22,000
9. Plumbing for 2 piece bath, water heater

   Plumbing
   Oct 16, 2025$5,000
10. Install new 200 amp 120/240 single phase service

    Electrical
    Oct 7, 2025$22,000
11. Interior tenant fit out for a new H&;R Block tax office

    Alteration or repair
    Aug 26, 2025$150,000
12. Elec app. Per BPDA approval 7-12-25 install set of internally illum channel letters at 35 sf and reskin…

    Sign
    Aug 25, 2025$6,252
13. Install (1) dishwasher circuit 120v 20a

    Electrical
    Jun 20, 2011$3,600
14. Application sf64458 issued 2/16/11 for partial demo and refit for existing restaurant($31,500)

    Alteration or repair
    Jun 9, 2011not listed

1. 1. Remove existing roof down to wooden substrate

   245-247 Emerson St · 230 ft W · Roofing
   Sep 8$26,500
2. Reconnect small cell electrical service at 7 L street for crown castle

   69-71 L St · 250 ft N · Electrical
   Aug 18$3,000
3. Rewire two bedrooms apartment one kitchen one bathroom

   289-291 Emerson St · 220 ft E · Electrical
   Aug 11$8,800
4. Residential weatherization/air sealing

   620 E Fifth St · 180 ft S · Alteration or repair
   Jul 8$8,000
5. Renovate kitchen and bath in each unit, carpentry and paint throughout

   289-291 Emerson St · 220 ft E · Alteration or repair
   Jun 9$60,000
6. Confirm occupancy as an existing 2 family dwelling

   289-291 Emerson St · 220 ft E · Alteration or repair
   Jun 4not listed
7. Replace water heater in basement

   723 E Fourth St · 45 ft NW · Plumbing
   May 4$1,800

1. Remove the old deck on the first and second floors

   630 E Third St · 830 ft N · Alteration or repair
   Oct 8$27,700
2. Residential weatherization/air sealing

   45 M St · 930 ft NE · Alteration or repair
   Oct 8$4,000
3. Demo finishes to existing bath

   685-685g E Fifth St · 880 ft E · Alteration or repair
   Oct 1$49,157
4. National Grid shut off meter - replace pipe where it's leaking

   328 K St · 860 ft SW · Plumbing
   Sep 30$500
5. Install 1 replacement entry door - no structural work Work to be done at 183 L Street

   185 L St · 890 ft S · Alteration or repair
   Sep 28$2,816
6. Service upgrade to 400 AMP service - Kitchen remodel 1st floor unit & 2nd floor unit

   3 Beckler Av · 540 ft SW · Electrical
   Sep 25$27,500
7. Replace decking and railings on front stairs w/ new pvc decking and composite railings

   535 E Fifth St · 970 ft W · Alteration or repair
   Sep 17$8,040
8. Construct new 3-story, 5-unit residential building with elevator

   595 E Seventh St · 920 ft S · New building
   Sep 14$2,484,000
9. Kitchen/bath plumbing

   647 E Third St · 780 ft NE · Plumbing
   Sep 10$3,000
10. Gas piping for stove

    647 E Third St · 780 ft NE · Plumbing
    Sep 10$500
11. Confirm occupancy of existing 2 Family

    660 E Fifth St · 450 ft E · Alteration or repair
    Sep 9not listed
12. Installation of fire alarm system throught 3 units and basement

    656 E Fifth St · 400 ft SE · Fire systems
    Sep 8$3,000
13. Complete renovation upgrade electrical service and receptacles and lighting

    658 E Fifth St · 430 ft SE · Electrical
    Sep 4$20,000
14. 2 electric water heaters in basement 1st floor - plumbing work - kitchen sink

    3 Beckler Av · 540 ft SW · Plumbing
    Sep 3$13,800
15. Kitchen Remodel Relocate existing Half Bath

    647 E Third St · 780 ft NE · Electrical
    Sep 2$9,800
16. Remove and install new kitchen cabinets and counters

    3 Beckler Av · 540 ft SW · Alteration or repair
    Aug 27$25,000
17. Remodel kitchen sink, half bathroom and full bathroom

    13 Beckler Av · 490 ft SW · Plumbing
    Aug 27$8,000
18. Install gas stove

    13 Beckler Av · 490 ft SW · Plumbing
    Aug 27$1,000
19. Renovate kitchen and powder room

    647 E Third St · 780 ft NE · Alteration or repair
    Aug 19$35,000
20. Furnace replacement at 659 as 657 does not appear in the address tab

    657 E Seventh St · 970 ft SE · Plumbing
    Aug 19$8,000
21. 10 Replacement Windows

    282 K St · 510 ft SW · Alteration or repair
    Aug 17$17,700
22. Power feed to existing DAS node location (streetlight)

    34-38 L St · 950 ft N · Electrical
    Aug 17$15,000
23. Install hardwood flooring, R&R staircase risers

    13 Beckler Av · 490 ft SW · Alteration or repair
    Aug 13$88,900
24. Change of occupancy to 6 (reduced to 4 unit);dwelling

    562 E Fifth St · 640 ft W · Alteration or repair
    Aug 13$1,500,000
25. Installation of code-required receptacles

    582 E Seventh St · 860 ft SW · Electrical
    Aug 11$5,800
26. Grill fire pit

    144 M St · 880 ft SE · Plumbing
    Aug 10$2,000
27. Chimney repair

    660 E Fifth St · 450 ft E · Alteration or repair
    Aug 7$29,000
28. Remove all plaster, lathes, doors

    590 E Seventh St · 830 ft S · Alteration or repair
    Aug 5$40,000
29. Confirm Occupancy of existing single family home

    122 M St · 720 ft SE · Alteration or repair
    Aug 3not listed
30. Install plumbing for 6 bath three kitchen

    550 E Fifth St · 810 ft W · Plumbing
    Jul 31$40,000
31. Demolition of existing 2 family structure

    595 E Seventh St · 920 ft S · Demolition
    Jul 30$20,000
32. Pending;ALT1875646 Occupancy Committee.Requesting SF permit for select interior demo

    122 M St · 720 ft SE · Alteration or repair
    Jul 28$10,000
33. Light renovation

    582 E Seventh St · 860 ft SW · Alteration or repair
    Jul 17$30,000
34. Remove and replace roofing, doors & windows

    782 E Fourth St · 970 ft E · Roofing
    Jul 16$294,500
35. Non-structural interior demolition of existing structure

    562 E Fifth St · 640 ft W · Alteration or repair
    Jul 16$25,000
36. Boiler replacement × 2 permits

    657 E Seventh St · 970 ft SE · Plumbing
    Jul 16$7,000
37. Replacement of 2 combination boilers × 2 permits

    590 E Sixth St · 590 ft SW · Plumbing
    Jul 16$7,500
38. Remove & replace 1 patio door: like for like size

    703 E Fifth St · 1,000 ft E · Alteration or repair
    Jul 14$7,515
39. Install new 30 inch free standing gas stove

    309-311 Emerson St · 400 ft E · Plumbing
    Jul 14$500
40. Swapping out 2 panels and redoing a bathroom

    13 Beckler Av · 490 ft SW · Electrical
    Jul 14$5,000
41. 1.; Extend living space to basement w/ no structural change (see plans).2.

    550 E Fifth St · 810 ft W · Alteration or repair
    Jul 13$35,000
42. Correct to verbiage on original Long form

    658 E Fifth St · 430 ft SE · Alteration or repair
    Jul 13$5,000
43. Siding and dec repairs

    5 Viking St · 990 ft S · Alteration or repair
    Jul 7$46,333
44. Remodel / 25 recessed lights / changing outlets / adding outlets & switches / hanging fixtures

    309-311 Emerson St · 400 ft E · Electrical
    Jul 7$3,000
45. Roof deck gfci receptacle

    146h-146 M St · 900 ft SE · Electrical
    Jul 6$1,500
46. Confirm occupancy as Single-Family Dwelling

    671 E Sixth St · 790 ft SE · Alteration or repair
    Jul 2$500,000
47. Disconnect old gas range and connect new range

    49 L St · 790 ft N · Plumbing
    Jul 1$500
48. Remodel bathroom, remodel half-bath

    309-311 Emerson St · 400 ft E · Plumbing
    Jun 30$10,000
49. Gas stove

    593 E Fifth St · 390 ft SW · Plumbing
    Jun 18$250
50. New gas piping to the following items

    597 E Sixth St · 630 ft SW · Plumbing
    Jun 16$5,000
51. Remodel master and guest bathrooms

    99-101 M St · 550 ft E · Plumbing
    Jun 9$3,900
52. Remove and dispose of existing wood decking and railing

    685-687 E Sixth St · 930 ft SE · Alteration or repair
    Jun 8$10,000
53. Chimney Repointing & Repair Loose Brick VIOLATION# V892837

    325 K St · 890 ft SW · Alteration or repair
    Jun 4$3,400
54. Change of Occupancy from 1-FAM to 2-FAM

    658 E Fifth St · 430 ft SE · Alteration or repair
    Jun 1$828,300
55. Relocate piping to outside meter bars for relocation of gas meters and tes

    591 E Sixth St · 670 ft SW · Plumbing
    May 27$1,500
56. Install State 40 Gallon Gas Hot Water Heater in the Basement

    137 M St · 730 ft SE · Plumbing
    May 26$1,500
57. Install State, 40 Gallon, Gas Hot Water Heater in the Basement

    137 M St · 730 ft SE · Plumbing
    May 26$1,500
58. Replace rotted trim on the exterior and paint the street facing sides of the building

    191 K St · 940 ft NW · Alteration or repair
    May 20$49,500
59. Install low voltage alarm system consisting of only burglary devices in Units 1 and 2

    611 E Seventh St · 880 ft S · Electrical
    May 20$2,200
60. Re wire ofn2 family including new service

    550 E Fifth St · 810 ft W · Electrical
    May 20$20,000
61. # 6 Master & Guest Bathroom remodels - to include demo

    99-101 M St · 550 ft E · Alteration or repair
    May 19$66,710
62. Finish only 3rd floor bathroom

    267 K St · 540 ft W · Plumbing
    May 15$2,000
63. Install one backflow preventer in Unit 1 for boiler replacement

    191 L St · 990 ft S · Plumbing
    May 12$500
64. Re-venting water tanks what were backdrafting

    596 E Sixth St · 560 ft SW · Plumbing
    May 12$1,000
65. Replace boiler serving Unit 1

    191 L St · 990 ft S · Plumbing
    May 11$13,000
66. 60 amp service to feed monitoring cabinet for natural gas

    760 E Fourth St · 490 ft E · Electrical
    May 8$10,000
67. Disconnect and reconnect outside electrical meter for siding work

    645 E Sixth St · 650 ft SE · Alteration or repair
    May 8$800
68. Replace 4 windows

    620 E Seventh St · 770 ft S · Alteration or repair
    May 5$6,757
69. Bathroom remodel on 2nd floor

    663 E Seventh St · 990 ft SE · Plumbing
    May 4$5,000
70. Kitchen reno

    593 E Fifth St · 390 ft SW · Electrical
    May 4$5,500

1. Replace water heater in basement

   156 K St · 0.22 mi NW · Plumbing
   Oct 7$1,800
2. Reconnect gas to water heater in basement

   156 K St · 0.22 mi NW · Plumbing
   Oct 7$400
3. 713 east 6th fixture change

   703-705 E Sixth St · 0.21 mi SE · Plumbing
   Oct 5$3,000
4. Test gas pipe to make sure there is no leak.

   167 K St · 0.21 mi NW · Plumbing
   Sep 23$3,000
5. Wiring replacement for ductless system × 2 permits

   695 E Eighth St · 0.24 mi SE · Electrical
   Sep 15 to 21$1,637
6. Right side of the building - repoint bricks and rebuild bowing part

   518 E Sixth St · 0.23 mi SW · Alteration or repair
   Sep 15$16,500
7. Replace gas boiler with same style Hot water, single zone natural gas

   528 E Third St · 0.21 mi NW · Plumbing
   Sep 13$2,600
8. Install chimney liner plus partial chimney patching and pointing

   167 K St · 0.21 mi NW · Roofing
   Sep 10$10,560
9. Rewire first floor apartment add public meter

   158 I St · 0.25 mi SW · Electrical
   Sep 4$18,000
10. Renovate 2 baths, kitchen and laundry

    158 I St · 0.25 mi SW · Plumbing
    Sep 1$15,000
11. 3rd floor kitchen renovation adding laundry to kitchen and adding sink and toilet to bathroom

    132-134 Emerson St · 0.24 mi W · Plumbing
    Sep 1$6,000
12. Amendment to ALT1782055 Change cellar stair run to accommodate new kitchen layout

    569 E Seventh St · 0.20 mi SW · Alteration or repair
    Sep 1$40,000
13. Replace electrical meter socket and install 2 baseboard heaters

    190 L St · 0.20 mi S · Electrical
    Aug 31$6,000
14. Panel Upgrade, bathroom fan swap

    132-134 Emerson St · 0.24 mi W · Electrical
    Aug 28$5,000
15. Install wiring for AC system Install new light fixtures Remove as much old AC cable

    517-519 E Third St · 0.21 mi NW · Electrical
    Aug 27$10,000
16. Replace existing shower valve and drain with new shower valve and drain

    525 E Sixth St · 0.23 mi SW · Plumbing
    Aug 26$1,895
17. Remove and replace the existing windows

    703-705 E Sixth St · 0.21 mi SE · Alteration or repair
    Aug 19$11,500
18. Replace tub to shower

    132-134 Emerson St · 0.24 mi W · Plumbing
    Aug 17$1,500
19. Install new addressable fire alarm system for 4 residential units

    190 L St · 0.20 mi S · Fire systems
    Aug 17$10,000
20. Install 55 sf of insulation and drywall for bathroom ceiling

    722 E Second St · 0.21 mi N · Alteration or repair
    Aug 14$2,700
21. New Gas work for renovation on single family

    530 E Seventh St · 0.24 mi SW · Plumbing
    Jul 31$15,000
22. Plumbing for renovation on single family

    530 E Seventh St · 0.24 mi SW · Plumbing
    Jul 29$15,000
23. Replacement of top-most roof system and removal of entire chimney

    617 E Eighth St · 0.23 mi S · Roofing
    Jul 28$28,688
24. The purpose of this application is to confirm occupancy as existing single family residence

    530 E Seventh St · 0.24 mi SW · Alteration or repair
    Jul 21not listed
25. Supply gas to Navien Combi

    135 I St · 0.24 mi W · Plumbing
    Jul 17$1,000
26. Change of occupancy from a 3 family dwelling to a 4 family dwelling by way of legalizing the existing…

    190 L St · 0.20 mi S · Alteration or repair
    Jul 15$45,000
27. Pending;ALT1865386 Occupancy Committee.Gut existing single family to studs

    530 E Seventh St · 0.24 mi SW · Alteration or repair
    Jul 14$300,000
28. New roof, siding, and windows

    522 E Fifth St · 0.20 mi W · Roofing
    Jul 13$40,000
29. Install navien combi

    135 I St · 0.24 mi W · Plumbing
    Jul 13$5,000
30. Tub to shower conversion

    132-134 Emerson St · 0.24 mi W · Other
    Jul 8$18,000
31. Install new shower valve & drain

    618 E Second St · 0.25 mi NW · Plumbing
    Jul 8$3,000
32. Remodel 2 bathrooms, laundry closet and kitchen

    815 E Fourth St · 0.23 mi E · Plumbing
    Jul 8$5,000
33. Service upgrade 200 to 400

    517-519 E Third St · 0.21 mi NW · Electrical
    Jul 7$10,000
34. Scope of work &

    158 I St · 0.25 mi SW · Alteration or repair
    Jul 1$95,000
35. On vacant lot, erect new 4-story

    526 E Third St · 0.21 mi NW · New building
    Jul 1not listed
36. Remove existing tiles, and retile around shower

    618 E Second St · 0.25 mi NW · Alteration or repair
    Jun 29$39,150
37. Replace wiring through area of unit that experienced water damage

    722 E Second St · 0.21 mi N · Electrical
    Jun 22$800
38. Install Rinnai Combination Gas Boiler in a Second Floor

    616 E Fourth St · 0.23 mi W · Plumbing
    Jun 18$3,500
39. Install Rinnai Combination Gas Boiler in a Second Floor Mechanical Room

    616 E Fourth St · 0.23 mi W · Plumbing
    Jun 18$3,500
40. In their 1st floor bathroom we are replacing their bath vent fan combo & installing a vanity light bar

    132-134 N St · 0.24 mi E · Electrical
    Jun 9$3,350
41. I.E Install 4 double hung windows

    690 E Eighth St · 0.22 mi SE · Alteration or repair
    Jun 8$5,259
42. Installation of a Custom Comfort 18,000 BTU Xtreme Heat Pump Unit

    9-11 Linley Te · 0.22 mi NW · Mechanical (HVAC)
    Jun 8$12,273
43. Gas furnace replacement

    211 L St · 0.23 mi S · Plumbing
    Jun 5$6,500
44. New GFCI - New dedicated circuit

    9-11 Linley Te · 0.22 mi NW · Electrical
    Jun 5$1,050
45. Drain line repair

    725 E Sixth St · 0.23 mi SE · Plumbing
    Jun 4$1,500
46. D strip old siding and install new trim and siding

    526-526r E Fifth St · 0.19 mi W · Alteration or repair
    Jun 1$11,500
47. Disconnect wiring of existing house and complete new wiring for the new single family house

    569 E Seventh St · 0.20 mi SW · Electrical
    May 26$27,000
48. Installing a 50 point addressable fire alarm system, Installing Fire

    517-519 E Third St · 0.21 mi NW · Fire systems
    May 23$68,915
49. Remodeling

    670 E Eighth St · 0.21 mi S · Plumbing
    May 15$3,000
50. Change occupancy of ground floor

    850-852 Summer St · 0.21 mi N · Alteration or repair
    May 15$20,000
51. Re wire unit 1/2

    517-519 E Third St · 0.21 mi NW · Electrical
    May 14$36,000
52. Repair front stairs & railings, demo 8x12 shed from rear yard

    210 L St · 0.25 mi S · Alteration or repair
    May 8$5,000
53. Bathroom update, new fan, 3 4" wafers, whirlpool circuit

    720 E Eighth St · 0.25 mi SE · Electrical
    May 7$1,500
54. Install new low voltage fire alarm system based on fire alarm plans submitted

    670 E Eighth St · 0.21 mi S · Fire systems
    May 6$15,000
55. Adding exterior wall packs on the side of the building

    571-573 E First St · 0.24 mi N · Electrical
    May 6$13,550
56. EPDM roof replacement - strip existing roof to decking - inspect decking and replace as need -install…

    5 Emmet St · 0.22 mi NW · Roofing
    May 4$16,700
57. Wire entire 3 units

    670 E Eighth St · 0.21 mi S · Electrical
    May 4$45,000

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Boston's decision codes, from its data dictionary: AppProv, "approved with conditions".

1. Zoning appeal: "Int. fitout of ground floor shell comm space: framing elec HVAC plum FA FP"

   748 to 750 E Broadway · 450 ft N · Requested · city: "Hearing Scheduled" · case BOA1873051

   Hearing Nov 5 at the Zoning Board of Appeal; details on the city's appeal tracker.

   Hearing Nov 5filed Jul 15
2. Zoning appeal: "Updated scope of work by applicant 3.3.26: "demolish existing 1-story garage on separate…"

   567 E Sixth St · 840 ft SW · Requested · city: "Hearing Scheduled" · case BOA1886379

   Hearing Nov 10 at the Zoning Board of Appeal; details on the city's appeal tracker.

   Hearing Nov 10filed Aug 11
3. Zoning appeal: "This is for 315 emerson st, south boston, parcel #0602578010 no work to be done confirm use…"

   313 Emerson St · 460 ft E · Requested · city: "Community Process" · case BOA1905560
   Filed Sep 29
4. To construct a new 4-story, 5-unit multifamily building with 8 ground-level garage parking spaces…

   270 K St · 440 ft W · Requested · city: "Community Process" · case BOA1904808
   Filed Sep 27
5. Zoning appeal: "Amendment to permit…"

   526 E Third St · 0.21 mi NW · Requested · city: "Community Process" · case BOA1902702
   Filed Sep 21
6. To remove existing one story element at the rear of existing 2 and a half story residence

   528 E Fifth St · 0.19 mi W · Requested · city: "Community Process" · case BOA1883773
   Filed Aug 7
7. To change occupancy of ground floor

   850 to 852 Summer St · 0.21 mi N · No decision posted · city: "Hearing Concluded" · case BOA1764003
   Hearing date Dec 4, 2025filed Aug 14, 2025
8. To build addition per attached plans

   771 E Fourth St · 730 ft E · Requested · city: "Community Process" · case BOA1707632
   Filed Apr 9, 2025
9. Zoning appeal: "Interior renovation of an existing commercial space to convert laundromat into ice cream…"

   90 to 92 L St · 150 ft SE · Approved · city: "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" · case BOA1840166
   Decided Sep 18hearing Sep 8
10. Zoning appeal: "CHANGE OF USE AND OCCUPANCY OF EXISTING DETACHED TWO STORY…"

    722r E Eighth St · 0.24 mi SE · Approved · city: "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" · case BOA1820617
    Decided Sep 18hearing Sep 8
11. To erect a 4th story addition to increase living space with no change to occupancy

    176 L St · 920 ft S · Approved · city: "Appeal Closed", decision "AppProv" · case BOA1833514
    Decided Aug 21hearing Aug 11
12. Zoning appeal; the description is on the city's appeal tracker.

    62 L St · 580 ft N · Approved · city: "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" · case BOA1575425
    Decided Aug 7hearing Jul 28
13. To change the occupancy from two family to single family

    590 E Eighth St · 0.24 mi SW · Approved · city: "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" · case BOA1838243
    Decided Jul 24hearing Jul 14
14. To change occupancy from single-family and store, to a two-family…

    682 to 684 E Fifth St · 730 ft E · Approved · city: "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" · case BOA1823198
    Decided Jul 17hearing Jun 11
15. Zoning appeal; the city gives no description.

    744 E Fourth St · 310 ft NE · Approved · city: "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" · case BOA1850007
    Decided Jun 26hearing Jun 16
16. Zoning appeal; the city gives no description.

    595 E Seventh St · 920 ft S · Approved · city: "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" · case BOA1850006
    Decided Jun 26hearing Jun 16
17. To raze existing 4 Unit Dwelling and replace with new 4 Story, 6-Unit Building with Garage parking…

    744 E Fourth St · 310 ft NE · Approved · city: "Appeal Closed", decision "AppProv" · case BOA1774632
    Decided May 15hearing Apr 28

Boston Inspectional Services Department updated its data Oct 9, 2026. We checked it Oct 11, 22:16 UTC. See the city's official records.

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