# Building permits at 820r E Sixth St, Boston, MA

Five permits on record here. The newest, Jan 28: Install owner provided wood stove per manufacturer specifications. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 61 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 28, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Install owner provided wood stove per manufacturer specifications. Supreme Novo 38. | $5,000 | [SF1814557](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1814557/) |
| Jul 3, 2019 | Electrical | Install new sub panel; Install new stove; HVAC; Water heater; New Dryer; Fix and replace some plugs, switches and light if needed. | $8,000 | [E964801](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E964801/) |
| Jun 21, 2019 | Alteration or repair | remove sliding door and glass block reframe openings and install new windows cut opening in existing wood frame wall and install 30x80 steel prehung exterior door build up existing roof to prepare for new membrane roof installed by Tempco Roofing | $12,000 | [SF967951](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF967951/) |
| May 23, 2019 | Electrical | Upgrade electrical service. Underground handhole and new line from Eversource. | $5,000 | [E956517](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E956517/) |
| Mar 7, 2011 | Alteration or repair | remove garage door | $200 | [SF66657](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF66657/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 1 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2026 | [823 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/823-e-fifth-st/) | 110 ft N | Electrical | New branch circuits to panel.outlets switches lights | $20,000 | [E1864649](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1864649/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 41 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [147-149 O St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/147--149-o-st/) | 520 ft SW | Electrical | 30 gal electric water heaterwork to be done at secondary address 779 east sixth st | $1,600 | [E1903508](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903508/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [805 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/805-e-fifth-st/) | 260 ft NW | Alteration or repair | siding and trim replacement | $43,048 | [SF1902209](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902209/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [870 E Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/870-e-sixth-st/) | 370 ft E | Alteration or repair | Emergency Repairs post on the front porch is sinking and causing porches to lean forward jack porches up, replace footing with a wide base and reset support column in to place. Work needs to be done imediately | $14,825 | [SF1901868](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901868/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [755-757 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/755--757-e-fifth-st/) | 690 ft W | Electrical | Remodel of the first floor unit | $5,000 | [E1903638](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903638/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [1-2 Ross Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1--2-ross-pl/) | 300 ft W | Plumbing | Replacement of two water heaters | $1,500 | [PL1904181](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1904181/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [1-2 Ross Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1--2-ross-pl/) | 300 ft W | Plumbing | Replacement of 2 gas water heaters | $800 | [G1904197](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1904197/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [147-149 O St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/147--149-o-st/) | 520 ft SW | Plumbing | Water Heater | $1,850 | [PL1903976](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1903976/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [805 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/805-e-fifth-st/) | 260 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy as a 2 family dwellingNO RECORD OF OCCUPANCY;Gerald matin III;Phone: Email; | Not listed | [ALT1903029](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1903029/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [841-843 E Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/841--843-e-fourth-st/) | 750 ft NW | Electrical | Install owner supplied temp service | $1,500 | [ETS1901812](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1901812/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [911 E Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/911-e-fourth-st/) | 460 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Shower to shower conversion in 1st floor bathroom, install flooring | $23,332 | [SF1901440](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901440/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [911 E Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/911-e-fourth-st/) | 460 ft NE | Plumbing | Shower to shower conversion in 1st floor bathroom, replace toilet & lav | $4,500 | [PL1901442](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1901442/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [723 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/723-e-fifth-st/) | 910 ft W | Alteration or repair | Partial siding replacement, remove cedar shake and install vinyl siding back side of the building | $13,674 | [SF1896851](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896851/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [755-757 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/755--757-e-fifth-st/) | 690 ft W | Plumbing | new plumbing for 2 bathrooms and 1 kitchen sink, Dishwasher -Diosposal | $8,000 | [PL1900762](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1900762/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [755-757 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/755--757-e-fifth-st/) | 690 ft W | Plumbing | Move existing gas line, for a stove | $600 | [G1901079](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1901079/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [1836 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1836-columbia-rd/) | 340 ft S | Alteration or repair | Remove 29 existing windows and replace with 29 new windows. No structural work | $45,900 | [SF1896960](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896960/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [145 Farragut Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/145-farragut-rd/) | 600 ft E | Plumbing | replacement of a dishwasher | $200 | [PL1895525](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1895525/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [841-843 E Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/841--843-e-fourth-st/) | 750 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Strip all walls and ceilings to the studs demo baths and kitchens to studs | $35,000 | [SF1883832](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1883832/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [760 E Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/760-e-sixth-st/) | 660 ft W | Plumbing | swap 3 gas stoves | $1,000 | [G1855708](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1855708/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [88 O St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/88-o-st/) | 710 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy of existing single family dwelling | Not listed | [ALT1863824](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1863824/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [887 E Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/887-e-fourth-st/) | 430 ft N | Plumbing | Replaced furnace, venting, air intake and gas supply were ran brand new. | $22,500 | [G1888565](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1888565/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [41 Swallow St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-swallow-st/) | 550 ft W | Roofing | Remove existing roof deck (permit #ALT 2341 issued 1/30/1987 & existing roof deck rebuilt SF412685 9/30/2014) Rebuild the roof deck to existing dimensions. Structurally secure the roof deck posts to the roof. | $28,700 | [SF1887824](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1887824/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [86 P St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/86-p-st/) | 650 ft N | Electrical | Relocate meters from basement to outside of house add a common meter and panel | $6,900 | [E1888087](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1888087/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [921r-923r E Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/921r--923r-e-fourth-st/) | 490 ft NE | Addition | Top floor renovation and expansion no change in occupancy, use or egress. | $32,800 | [ALT1754249](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1754249/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [803 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/803-e-fifth-st/) | 280 ft W | Alteration or repair | to construct a 8x6 storage shed not to be lived in or for commercial use | $3,243 | [ALT1858856](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1858856/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [755-757 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/755--757-e-fifth-st/) | 690 ft W | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation of existing condominium unit consisting of a kitchen and bathroom remodel. Kitchen work includes demolition and replacement of existing cabinets etc., and associated plumbing and electrical work. Bathroom work includes demolition and installation of shower etc. | $35,000 | [SF1871725](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871725/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [873 E Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/873-e-fourth-st/) | 490 ft NW | Alteration or repair | As-of-right roof deck for unit 3, using existing headhouse access. | $10,000 | [ALT1818206](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1818206/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [750-752 E Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/750--752-e-sixth-st/) | 730 ft W | Plumbing | 1st Floor Bathroom - Replace shower stall, vanity and toilet. No structural change. (Other is a valve) | $2,500 | [PL1868145](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1868145/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [86 P St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/86-p-st/) | 650 ft N | Electrical | 225A/100a span main panel installation | $3,500 | [E1868055](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1868055/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [86 P St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/86-p-st/) | 650 ft N | Solar | Rooftop solar 13 panels 5.33 kwdc two 15kw energy storage system to be installed on exterior wall | $91,245 | [E1868053](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1868053/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [88 O St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/88-o-st/) | 710 ft NW | Roofing | Mansard Re-Roof | $14,500 | [SF1860209](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860209/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [132-134 N St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/132--134-n-st/) | 960 ft W | Electrical | In their 1st floor bathroom we are replacing their bath vent fan combo & installing a vanity light bar | $3,350 | [E1847655](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1847655/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [760 E Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/760-e-sixth-st/) | 660 ft W | Electrical | Full rewire of three one bedroom one bathroom apartment | $18,000 | [E1855306](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855306/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [896 E Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/896-e-fourth-st/) | 520 ft N | Electrical | Mini split install | $2,000 | [E1850246](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1850246/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [760 E Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/760-e-sixth-st/) | 660 ft W | Plumbing | renovation 3 family add 2 laundry boxes swap 3 shower valves and new drains new kitchen stubouts and finsh for 3 bathrooms | $20,000 | [PL1855706](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1855706/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [1-2 Ross Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1--2-ross-pl/) | 300 ft W | Plumbing | Replace water heater in the basement | $1,800 | [PL1855005](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1855005/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [1-2 Ross Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1--2-ross-pl/) | 300 ft W | Plumbing | Reconnect gas to the water heater | $400 | [G1855008](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1855008/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [866 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/866-e-fifth-st/) | 510 ft NE | Electrical | Wire replacemente gas furnace and heat pump. | $1,200 | [E1849191](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1849191/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [870 E Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/870-e-sixth-st/) | 370 ft E | Electrical | Run (2) home runs for sump pump in basement common area. | $400 | [E1846559](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846559/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [804 E Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/804-e-seventh-st/) | 370 ft S | Electrical | mini split wiring 1-2 floor | $5,000 | [E1845835](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845835/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [804 E Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/804-e-seventh-st/) | 370 ft S | Electrical | Install communication cable for mini split units. | $5,000 | [ELV1845245](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1845245/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [760 E Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/760-e-sixth-st/) | 660 ft W | Alteration or repair | Remodel three Bathrooms and three kitchens | $196,285 | [SF1843405](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843405/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 19 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [703-705 E Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/703--705-e-sixth-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Plumbing | 713 east 6th fixture change | $3,000 | [PL1907225](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1907225/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [159 N St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/159-n-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Plumbing | Repair gas leak and test gas piping. | $500 | [G1896006](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1896006/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [703-705 E Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/703--705-e-sixth-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace the existing windows, remove and repair damaged rear deck. | $11,500 | [SF1887964](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1887964/) |
| Aug 9, 2026 | [65 Farragut Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/65-farragut-rd/) | 0.19 mi NE | Electrical | kitchen renovation, deck outlet | $7,800 | [E1882633](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882633/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [821 E Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/821-e-third-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Fence, wall or deck | Adding a non-structural floating deck off 3rd floor study to existing permit ALT1659804. [ePlans] | $12,000 | [A1850011](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1850011/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [756 E Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/756-e-third-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Install 11 windows for replacement. No structural changes. | $22,732 | [SF1875438](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875438/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [65 Farragut Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/65-farragut-rd/) | 0.19 mi NE | Plumbing | To install one gas fireplace and one one gas stove on the second floor AND TEST | $10,000 | [G1874171](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1874171/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [65 Farragut Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/65-farragut-rd/) | 0.19 mi NE | Plumbing | Install in new kitchen, second floor 1- kitchen sink, 1- disposal. 1-dishwasher | $19,999 | [PL1874259](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1874259/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [823 E Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/823-e-third-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Alteration or repair | Remove 1 existing door unit and replace with 1 new door unit. No structural work | $9,029 | [SF1874038](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1874038/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [703 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/703-e-fifth-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Alteration or repair | Remove & replace 1 patio door: like for like size; no structural changes | $7,515 | [SF1870967](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870967/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [65 Farragut Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/65-farragut-rd/) | 0.19 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Install new kitchen electrical and plumbing. Install new kitchen cabinets and counters. Install a new gas fireplace in the living room. Refinish the hardwood flooring. | $58,800 | [SF1870994](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870994/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [815 E Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/815-e-fourth-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Plumbing | Remodel 2 bathrooms, laundry closet and kitchen. (Unit # 1- First floor) | $5,000 | [PL1867775](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1867775/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [53 Farragut Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/53-farragut-rd/) | 0.22 mi NE | Electrical | wire third floor apartment | $6,000 | [E1846326](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846326/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [756 E Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/756-e-third-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Plumbing | Fire place connection | $700 | [G1858324](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1858324/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [725 E Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/725-e-sixth-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Plumbing | drain line repair | $1,500 | [PL1855881](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1855881/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [827 E Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/827-e-third-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Alteration or repair | Deck Remodeling, Same size same location | $16,860 | [SF1849877](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849877/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [861 E Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/861-e-second-st/) | 0.25 mi N | Electrical | Rewire new gas fireplace insert and relocate a TV outlet. | $500 | [E1857339](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1857339/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [861 E Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/861-e-second-st/) | 0.25 mi N | Plumbing | Swap gas log. | $2,500 | [G1853705](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1853705/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [861 E Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/861-e-second-st/) | 0.25 mi N | Other | Remove Broken 1st floor gas fireplace and replace with new gas fireplace | $15,000 | [SF1843719](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843719/) |

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-06 18:19 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

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