# Building permits at 87 W Seventh St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $14M alteration or repair at 207-209 E St, permitted Jun 16.

One permit on record here. The newest, May 18: Repair the rear left corner wall and roof. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 74 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 770 ft away. A zoning hearing Nov 17 covers this address.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Repair the rear left corner wall and roof, repoint the brick, and secure the structure. Apply temporary cap roofing and board to the roof. Follow-on work will be submitted under a long-form permit. | $9,900 | [SF1802651](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1802651/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 61 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [201-203 D St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/201--203-d-st/) | 710 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Demo all old siding,felt paper and nails from building. Install all new boards and window trim.Install waterproof barriers and building wrap.Install all new james ahrdy as per manufacture spec. Restore froont door trim and reinstallafter sanding and painting.Daily clean up of site and maintain | $96,500 | [SF1895460](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895460/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [58-60 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58--60-old-colony-av/) | 330 ft W | Electrical | install new 200amp 277/480 volt panel install new 200 amp 120/208 volt panel 1 75KVA transformer | $6,000 | [E1907585](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1907585/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [54 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/54-old-colony-av/) | 420 ft W | Electrical | add (6) 20 amps receptacles with its own (3) 20 amps breakers | $1,500 | [E1905766](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905766/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [170 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/170-old-colony-av/) | 830 ft S | Demolition | removal of existing structure for new approved construction as per permit # ERT1343309 (please note property also known as 15 earl st)Dif Safe #2026351-6427 | $6,500 | [SF1905346](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1905346/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [54 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/54-old-colony-av/) | 420 ft W | Alteration or repair | Construct one non-load-bearing interior partition wall, approximately 8 feet high, drywall installation, plastering, and painting. No structural work or change of occupancy is proposed. | $5,000 | [SF1903634](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903634/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [163 W Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/163-w-eighth-st/) | 890 ft SE | Plumbing | Baths Kitchens Laundry Water heater | $12,500 | [PL1904554](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1904554/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [207-209 E St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/207--209-e-st/) | 820 ft SE | Plumbing | Installation of plumbing for a new building consisting of 36 senior living apartments. | $850,000 | [PL1903225](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1903225/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [187 Gold St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/187-gold-st/) | 940 ft E | Alteration or repair | Kitchen Remodel, no layout change, replace cabinetry, fixtures, countertops and lighting. Add exterior door to lower patio, new hardwood flooring and paint throughout No structural change, no change of egress, no life safety modification Address: 187 Gold Street, Unit 1 | $309,104 | [SF1901596](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901596/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [54 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/54-old-colony-av/) | 420 ft W | Plumbing | Dog grooming. Install 2 dog bathtubs and sewer ejector pump. | $10,000 | [PL1902277](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1902277/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [58 Baxter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58-baxter-st/) | 270 ft SE | Demolition | Completer demolition of structure.Dig Safe#20263510954 | $29,985 | [SF1895972](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895972/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [58-60 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58--60-old-colony-av/) | 330 ft W | Electrical | wiring for new space with outlets switches and lighting | $40,000 | [E1899136](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899136/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [151 W Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/151-w-sixth-st/) | 460 ft E | Alteration or repair | fire escape repairs rear remove and replace rotted posts install new posts to match drill and install j bolts to secure bar grating to brackets remove surface rust spot prime paint black | $9,500 | [SF1895162](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895162/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [163 W Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/163-w-eighth-st/) | 890 ft SE | Fire systems | installation of new low voltage fire alarm system | $6,000 | [EFA1895426](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1895426/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [159 E St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/159-e-st/) | 960 ft S | Roofing | Strip and remove existing shingles and replace with hardy cement siding on driveway side approximately 650 ft.² remove Juli balcony door system and replace with new window 52 x 53. Trim and corner board with PVC and install pellet stove on first floor with existing chimney 6 inch double double wall | $8,500 | [SF1888474](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888474/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [19 Loring St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-loring-st/) | 970 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Front updates - Replacing 1 window and 1 screen door | $5,000 | [SF1894083](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894083/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [256 E St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/256-e-st/) | 790 ft E | Plumbing | repaired & sealed gas leak. | $1,000 | [G1889693](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1889693/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [163 W Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/163-w-eighth-st/) | 890 ft SE | Electrical | 3 family full wiring : 3 kitchens, 3 bathrooms, 6 bedrooms, 3 heat pumps, service upgrade to 200 amp, wiring common area | $33,000 | [E1880015](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1880015/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [112 W Ninth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/112-w-ninth-st/) | 480 ft S | Plumbing | Gas furnace replacement | $6,500 | [G1886963](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1886963/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [58-60 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58--60-old-colony-av/) | 330 ft W | Plumbing | install waste vent and water pipe for Greenside Golf | $52,000 | [PL1881407](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1881407/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [58-60 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58--60-old-colony-av/) | 330 ft W | Plumbing | install gas pipe for water heater | $4,000 | [G1881413](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1881413/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [189 W Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/189-w-fifth-st/) | 760 ft E | Electrical | New construction wiring 3 apartments and wiring the service | $16,000 | [E1880404](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1880404/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [187 W Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/187-w-fifth-st/) | 750 ft E | Electrical | Upgrade the service and rewiring all 3 apartments | $60,000 | [E1880399](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1880399/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [383 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/383-dorchester-av/) | 910 ft SW | Plumbing | Removal of house trap | $5,000 | [PL1877089](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1877089/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [155 D St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/155-d-st/) | 250 ft E | Plumbing | We are test an air test on the gas line which got shut off There is a stove, hot water heater, furnace, gas fire and gas grill | $1,500 | [G1871848](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1871848/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [207-209 E St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/207--209-e-st/) | 820 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Emergency removal and reconstruction of an existing brick site wall. Work is part of ALT1397384. Cost reflected on ALT1397384; Correct;V922513 | Not listed | [SF1871758](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871758/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [164 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/164-old-colony-av/) | 770 ft S | Plumbing | New Construction Multi-family | $96,000 | [PL1870577](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1870577/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [161-165 W Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/161--165-w-sixth-st/) | 600 ft E | Roofing | Remove all siding from buildng.Install weather wrap material in all areas.Install new wooden shingles and new lap siding.Ice and water shield and drip cap where necessary.New pvc where needed and neat caulking where neededalso.Install new overhangs over entry doors.Pt lumber and standing seam | $85,900 | [SF1862936](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1862936/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [207-209 E St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/207--209-e-st/) | 820 ft SE | Electrical | Provide various low voltage electrical systems for a new 36 unit senior apartment building. | $10,000 | [ELV1867971](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1867971/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [207-209 E St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/207--209-e-st/) | 820 ft SE | Fire systems | Provide a fire alarm system for a new 36 unit senior apartment building. | $50,000 | [EFA1867965](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1867965/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [207-209 E St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/207--209-e-st/) | 820 ft SE | Electrical | Provide electrical power and lighting systems for a new 36 unit senior apartment building. | $800,000 | [E1867958](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867958/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [163 W Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/163-w-eighth-st/) | 890 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Renovation of an existing three family no changes in square footage- full gut renovation new sprinkler system, fire alarm and hers rating as per the plans | $337,050 | [ALT1842780](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1842780/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [161-165 W Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/161--165-w-sixth-st/) | 600 ft E | Electrical | Condenser replacement | $2,500 | [E1862610](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862610/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [189 W Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/189-w-fifth-st/) | 760 ft E | Fire systems | Install new, low voltage fire alarm for this 3 unit residential property. | $8,000 | [EFA1864107](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1864107/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [187 W Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/187-w-fifth-st/) | 750 ft E | Fire systems | Install new low voltage fire alarm to monitor the common areas and sprinkler system in this 3 unit residential property. | $8,000 | [EFA1864102](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1864102/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [227 E St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/227-e-st/) | 760 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Remove 1 existing door and replace with 1 new door. No structural work | $2,144 | [SF1862098](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1862098/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [383 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/383-dorchester-av/) | 910 ft SW | Electrical | Install low voltage cabling; | $500 | [ELV1860046](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1860046/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [383 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/383-dorchester-av/) | 910 ft SW | Plumbing | gas piping to install (1) rooftop unit to replace existing | $3,500 | [G1861424](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1861424/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [143 W Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/143-w-eighth-st/) | 660 ft S | Alteration or repair | Remove 7 existing windows and replace with 7 new windows. No structural work. Work to take place in unit 2 | $5,882 | [SF1859029](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859029/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [207-209 E St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/207--209-e-st/) | 820 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Change of occupancy Affordable Housing: This project involves the renovation of the existing convent building and a rear addition to create 35 units of affordable senior housing and one resident manager unitNominal Fee Request. | $14,000,000 | [ALT1397384](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1397384/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [58-60 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58--60-old-colony-av/) | 330 ft W | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation to the existing 2nd floor of building. Changing an unoccupied space into a golf simulator lounge. Change in occupancy, change in use, and change in egress. No renovation to exterior envelop. The previous occupancy was a group home and has been unoccupied since 2022-2023. | $507,924 | [ALT1818543](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1818543/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [189 W Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/189-w-fifth-st/) | 760 ft E | Plumbing | Baths Kitchens Laundry Water heaters | $18,000 | [PL1858346](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1858346/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [187 W Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/187-w-fifth-st/) | 750 ft E | Plumbing | Baths Kitchens Laundry Water heaters | $18,000 | [PL1858333](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1858333/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [120 W Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-w-seventh-st/) | 370 ft SE | Plumbing | Replace 1 kitchen sink, 3 toilets, 3, sink, 1 tub, 1 shower. | $5,000 | [PL1858668](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1858668/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [120 W Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-w-seventh-st/) | 370 ft SE | Plumbing | Replace gas stove. Address is 122 W Seventh St. | $500 | [G1858674](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1858674/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [120 W Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-w-seventh-st/) | 370 ft SE | Electrical | Wiring for kitchen, adding seven recessed lights and pendant light and 4 switches | $6,000 | [E1858584](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1858584/) |
| Jun 6, 2026 | [120 W Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-w-seventh-st/) | 370 ft SE | Plumbing | Replace gas water heater | $1,000 | [G1857882](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1857882/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [120 W Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-w-seventh-st/) | 370 ft SE | Plumbing | Water heater | $1,000 | [PL1857907](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1857907/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [58-60 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58--60-old-colony-av/) | 330 ft W | Sign | Install a set of Halo lit channel letters to building fascia and install a new blade sign | $15,000 | [ALT1841945](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1841945/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [161-165 W Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/161--165-w-sixth-st/) | 600 ft E | Plumbing | replacement of a dishwasher | $200 | [PL1855300](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1855300/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [120 W Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-w-seventh-st/) | 370 ft SE | Plumbing | Gas piping paint gas pipe to meter | $1,000 | [G1856702](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1856702/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [164 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/164-old-colony-av/) | 770 ft S | Electrical | Install rg6 cable in beds / living, install intercom wiring. | $3,500 | [ELV1856025](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1856025/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [164 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/164-old-colony-av/) | 770 ft S | Fire systems | Hardwired interconnected smoke / carbon system inside four units. | $3,900 | [EFA1856024](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1856024/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [164 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/164-old-colony-av/) | 770 ft S | Electrical | Complete wire four unit development 400A single phase service, 200A 3 phase for elevator. All bonding grounding. | $86,000 | [E1856023](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1856023/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [120 W Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-w-seventh-st/) | 370 ft SE | Plumbing | Reconnection of gas to (1) replacement furnace in the attic at Unit E. | $500 | [G1854855](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1854855/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [101 D St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/101-d-st/) | 450 ft S | Electrical | mini split wiring and sub panel | $2,150 | [E1744127](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1744127/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [157 D St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/157-d-st/) | 270 ft E | Alteration or repair | Removal of existing siding and installation of new fiber cement siding (James HardiePlank). Work includes surface preparation, sealing with caulking, installation of flashing, and adjustments to the weather barrier (house wrap) as needed. No structural changes are involved. | $15,900 | [SF1841242](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1841242/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [164 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/164-old-colony-av/) | 770 ft S | Electrical | 100 A temp service all grounding / bonding UA# 24371979 | $1,000 | [ETS1850872](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1850872/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [120 W Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-w-seventh-st/) | 370 ft SE | Alteration or repair | - New Kitchen - 2.5 New bath - Demo - New Floors | $75,000 | [SF1849431](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849431/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [164 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/164-old-colony-av/) | 770 ft S | New building | Erect new 4-story, 4-unit residential building with balconies and elevator included. Demolish existing structure on separate permit.[eplan];new 5-story, w/garage (4 parking spaces)*a.a. Application reassigned to f.d. By matt o. 1.21.26Fee paid in full on FND1795390 (Staff entry) | $1,785,658 | [ERT1466193](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1466193/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [219 E St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/219-e-st/) | 750 ft SE | Electrical | Installation of new Light Pole & handhole in sidewalk of 219-221 E Street South Boston. Install 30 Amp Fused HTap in handhole in sidewalk. Install 4 -20 amp circuits to power pole top antenna. Wire pole light fixture. Crown Castle pole. | $2,500 | [E1846526](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846526/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [10-50 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10--50-old-colony-av/) | 620 ft NW | Sign | Install one set of face-lit channel letters with dimmer, white faces and LED lighting with red overlay, black trimcap and 5" deep returns, 26.44" high x 93.89" wide overall. BARDO'S BAR PIZZA as per BPDA approved stamped plans. | $11,763 | [ALT1843694](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1843694/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | [183 W Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/183-w-eighth-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Alteration or repair | remove and reconstruct the existing rear exterior egress stairway and intermediate landings in the same footprint and configuration. | $49,340 | [SF1901224](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901224/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [184 Tudor St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/184-tudor-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Roofing | Strip and Reroof | $13,469 | [SF1897613](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897613/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [21 Grimes St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-grimes-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Provide all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, and project coordination necessary to complete the interior reconstruction described in contract attached | $101,118 | [SF1879037](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879037/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [16 Grimes St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-grimes-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Electrical | 100A service conductor refeed | $2,200 | [E1887709](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1887709/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [55 W Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-w-fifth-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Plumbing | Fix gas line on gas line | $2,200 | [G1886140](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1886140/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [187 W Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/187-w-seventh-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Alteration or repair | dense pack cellulose on Exterior Walls | $6,391 | [SF1879434](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879434/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [24-34 Damrell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24--34-damrell-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Electrical | inspection of electrical after sprinkler bust and Eversource shut down. | $1,000 | [E1878346](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1878346/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [21 Grimes St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-grimes-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Plumbing | Install new boiler Install kitchen sink install dishwasher | $14,000 | [PL1875473](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1875473/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [21 Grimes St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-grimes-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Electrical | Install devices throughout house | $2,000 | [E1875475](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1875475/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [188 W Ninth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/188-w-ninth-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Remove old decking, install new decking. Replace rotted framing, | $32,000 | [SF1858320](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1858320/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [205-215 W Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/205--215-w-sixth-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace entry door at #215. No structural changes. | $3,534 | [SF1864627](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864627/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [222 W Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/222-w-fifth-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Alteration or repair | Remove existing deck and build new in existing footprint. No change from existing to proposed. | $15,876 | [SF1861425](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861425/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [221 W Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/221-w-fifth-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Roofing | Remove and dispose of existing roof membrane and 2" insulation. Install new 2" Polyisocyanurate insulation and an adhered EPDM roof system. | $47,925 | [SF1855151](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855151/) |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Requested | Nov 17, 2026 | At this address |  | To extend to the rear, add living space to the existing building, and change the occupancy to five apartments | [BOA1887118](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Scheduled" | 2026-08-12 |
| No decision posted | May 19, 2026 | At this address |  | Zoning appeal: "This permit has been revoked per building commissioner marc a. JOSEPH.Confirm occupancy…" | [BOA1834448](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Concluded" | 2026-03-30 |
| Closed with no decision posted |  | At this address |  | Zoning appeal; the city gives no description. | [BOA1887101](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed" | 2026-08-12 |
| Closed with no decision posted |  | At this address |  | Zoning appeal; the city gives no description. | [BOA1887103](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed" | 2026-08-12 |
| Requested |  | 156 E St | 930 ft S | Zoning appeal: "Renovation to an existing 2-story single family home to 4-story with a deck on the fourth…" | [BOA1901358](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-09-15 |
| Requested |  | 219 E St | 750 ft SE | To combine two vacant parcels | [BOA1895409](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-08-27 |

## More on this street

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

- [120 W Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-w-seventh-st/): newest permit Jun 8, 2026
- [44 W Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-w-seventh-st/): newest permit Aug 25, 2025
- [157 W Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/157-w-seventh-st/): newest permit Sep 16, 2025
- [162 W Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/162-w-seventh-st/): newest permit Apr 17, 2026
- [185 W Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/185-w-seventh-st/): newest permit Aug 28, 2025
- [186 W Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/186-w-seventh-st/): newest permit Jul 15, 2025
- [187 W Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/187-w-seventh-st/): newest permit Jul 30, 2026
- [192 W Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/192-w-seventh-st/): newest permit Aug 18, 2025
- [202 W Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/202-w-seventh-st/): newest permit Sep 16, 2026
- [204 W Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/204-w-seventh-st/): newest permit Mar 10, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-18 05:41 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 18, 05:17 UTC.

Map, the one permit at this address and 74 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/87-w-seventh-st/