# Building permits at 84-90 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.

10 permits on record here. The newest, Jul 21: Front soffit roof repair. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 36 more permits (34 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | Roofing | Front soffit roof repair | $2,500 | [SF1875102](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875102/) |
| Jun 2, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Interior layout changes to each unit only. ALT1492254 | $100 | [A1710311](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1710311/) |
| May 23, 2025 | Plumbing | Install all new DWV & water piping for (4) new condos. | $75,000 | [PL1723074](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1723074/) |
| May 21, 2025 | Plumbing | Gas piping for (4) new condos. | $10,000 | [G1723081](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1723081/) |
| May 4, 2025 | Fire systems | Installation of new addressable fire alarm system per construction of new residential building containing sprinkeler system. | $12,500 | [EFA1710975](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1710975/) |
| Apr 8, 2025 | Electrical | Erect 100A temp service, bonding / grounding (2) GFCI devices. | $1,000 | [ETS1704214](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1704214/) |
| Dec 17, 2024 | Electrical | Run RG6 cable to all bedroom / living rooms in all four dwelling units. Install cat6 for intercom. | $3,000 | [ELV1678629](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1678629/) |
| Dec 17, 2024 | Fire systems | Hardwired interconnected smoke / carbon system in all dwelling units. | $6,000 | [EFA1678626](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1678626/) |
| Dec 17, 2024 | Electrical | Complete wire four unit development with elevator to code. 400 A single phase service / 200A 3 phase service. | $65,000 | [E1678623](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1678623/) |
| Nov 20, 2024 | Alteration or repair | ;Confirm occupancy as a 8 unit garage and change occupancy to a 4-family residential with ground floor accessory parking garage;by erecting an; addition over existing garage.*On;7/28/23;Confirmed as a garage; Clarification;results in a required renovation and; legal change of use and occupancy from  | $1,993,000 | [ALT1492254](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1492254/) |

## 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/) | 210 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/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [18-22 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18--22-w-third-st/) | 190 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/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 26 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | [111 B St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/111-b-st/) | 710 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Unit 8 Emergency repairs due to ongoing leak. Remove roof deck and head house and open roof to replace two rotted joists. Joist to be replaced in kind. Repair sheathing and roof as needed. Rebuild roof deck and head house in kind to match previously existing dimensions. Repair interior finishes | $102,700 | [SF1907764](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1907764/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [178 W Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/178-w-fourth-st/) | 830 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/) | 600 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/) | 600 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/) | 350 ft E | 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/) | 350 ft E | 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/) | 350 ft E | 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/) | 290 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/) | 290 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/) | 490 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/) | 290 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/) | 290 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/) | 290 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/) | 920 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/) | 920 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/) | 610 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/) | 290 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/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [114 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114-w-third-st/) | 980 ft 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/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [36 A St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-a-st/) | 600 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/) | 600 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/) | 600 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/) | 600 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/) | 600 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/) | 860 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 19, 2026 | [86 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/86-w-third-st/) | 750 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/) | 610 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), 8 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/) | 0.21 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 10, 2026 | [5 Channel Center St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-channel-center-st/) | 0.23 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/) | 0.22 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 | 210 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:

- [80-82 A St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/80--82-a-st/): newest permit Apr 24, 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 2026-10-10 02:06 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, 19:47 UTC.

Map, all 10 permits at this address and 36 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84--90-a-st/