# Building permits at 874 E Sixth St, Boston, MA

12 permits on record here. The newest, Feb 2: Electrical renovation work at Unit #4 (2nd Floor) of this multi-unit property. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 48 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2, 2026 | Electrical | Electrical renovation work at Unit #4 (2nd Floor) of this multi-unit property. Replacing (10) Surface-mounted pancake lights & (1) Bath Exhaust Fan/Light Combo | $2,500 | [E1817576](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1817576/) |
| Jan 22, 2026 | Alteration or repair | reinstall drywall, plaster and finishes after water damage dry out. electrician and sprinkler crews to obtain their own permits for their repairs | $17,471 | [SF1811338](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1811338/) |
| May 31, 2023 | Alteration or repair | Removal of large portion of roof parapet as per attached BPDA stamped plan. | $4,500 | [SF1477251](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1477251/) |
| Jan 20, 2022 | Fire systems | Newly built 6-family needs 24v fire alarm system installed. | $6,400 | [EFA1286618](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1286618/) |
| Apr 24, 2021 | Electrical | low voltage wiring cable and data | $8,000 | [ELV1184460](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1184460/) |
| Apr 15, 2021 | Plumbing | Entire Building Gas | $15,000 | [G1179925](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1179925/) |
| Apr 14, 2021 | Electrical | wire new 6 unit building | $82,000 | [E1178739](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1178739/) |
| Jul 28, 2020 | New building | Construct a new;4 story residential building comprising of 6 units;with first level;parking for 9 vehicles. FP and Fa; | $1,100,000 | [ERT698417](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT698417/) |
| May 21, 2019 | Plumbing | Entire New 6 Unit Plumbing | $80,000 | [PL953595](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL953595/) |
| May 21, 2019 | Plumbing | Entire New Building Gas Work | $9,000 | [G953599](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G953599/) |
| Dec 6, 2018 | Alteration or repair | Excavate site and pour foundation ONLY. This SF is part of BOA & BPDA approved(BOA#719810 on 6/15/18 and ERT698417). No furhter work to commence until ERT permit is issued. | $95,000 | [SF905728](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF905728/) |
| May 16, 2011 | Alteration or repair | to construct new deck on rear of building 16x16 - see plans and plot plans filed | $9,780 | [ALT75710](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT75710/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 3 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | [870 E Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/870-e-sixth-st/) | 60 ft NW | 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 2, 2026 | [145 Farragut Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/145-farragut-rd/) | 200 ft E | Plumbing | replacement of a dishwasher | $200 | [PL1895525](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1895525/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [870 E Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/870-e-sixth-st/) | 60 ft NW | Electrical | Run (2) home runs for sump pump in basement common area. | $400 | [E1846559](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846559/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 27 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | [805 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/805-e-fifth-st/) | 660 ft W | Alteration or repair | siding and trim replacement | $43,048 | [SF1902209](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902209/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [1-2 Ross Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1--2-ross-pl/) | 700 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/) | 700 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/) | 900 ft W | 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/) | 660 ft W | 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 21, 2026 | [911 E Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/911-e-fourth-st/) | 510 ft NW | 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/) | 510 ft NW | Plumbing | Shower to shower conversion in 1st floor bathroom, replace toilet & lav | $4,500 | [PL1901442](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1901442/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [1836 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1836-columbia-rd/) | 490 ft SW | 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/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [887 E Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/887-e-fourth-st/) | 690 ft NW | 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/) | 950 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/) | 720 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/) | 390 ft N | Addition | Top floor renovation and expansion no change in occupancy, use or egress. | $32,800 | [ALT1754249](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1754249/) |
| Aug 9, 2026 | [65 Farragut Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/65-farragut-rd/) | 900 ft N | Electrical | kitchen renovation, deck outlet | $7,800 | [E1882633](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882633/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [65 Farragut Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/65-farragut-rd/) | 900 ft N | 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/) | 900 ft N | 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 | [803 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/803-e-fifth-st/) | 680 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 10, 2026 | [65 Farragut Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/65-farragut-rd/) | 900 ft N | 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 | [873 E Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/873-e-fourth-st/) | 810 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 2, 2026 | [86 P St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/86-p-st/) | 720 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/) | 720 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 24, 2026 | [823 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/823-e-fifth-st/) | 460 ft W | Electrical | New branch circuits to panel.outlets switches lights | $20,000 | [E1864649](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1864649/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [896 E Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/896-e-fourth-st/) | 700 ft NW | Electrical | Mini split install | $2,000 | [E1850246](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1850246/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [1-2 Ross Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1--2-ross-pl/) | 700 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/) | 700 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/) | 280 ft N | Electrical | Wire replacemente gas furnace and heat pump. | $1,200 | [E1849191](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1849191/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [804 E Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/804-e-seventh-st/) | 610 ft SW | 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/) | 610 ft SW | Electrical | Install communication cable for mini split units. | $5,000 | [ELV1845245](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1845245/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 18 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | [755-757 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/755--757-e-fifth-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Electrical | Remodel of the first floor unit | $5,000 | [E1903638](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903638/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [841-843 E Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/841--843-e-fourth-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Electrical | Install owner supplied temp service | $1,500 | [ETS1901812](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1901812/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [723 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/723-e-fifth-st/) | 0.25 mi 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/) | 0.21 mi 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/) | 0.21 mi W | Plumbing | Move existing gas line, for a stove | $600 | [G1901079](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1901079/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [841-843 E Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/841--843-e-fourth-st/) | 0.21 mi 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/) | 0.20 mi 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/) | 0.19 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy of existing single family dwelling | Not listed | [ALT1863824](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1863824/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [821 E Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/821-e-third-st/) | 0.21 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 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 13, 2026 | [755-757 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/755--757-e-fifth-st/) | 0.21 mi 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 6, 2026 | [750-752 E Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/750--752-e-sixth-st/) | 0.21 mi 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/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [88 O St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/88-o-st/) | 0.19 mi NW | Roofing | Mansard Re-Roof | $14,500 | [SF1860209](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860209/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [53 Farragut Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/53-farragut-rd/) | 0.20 mi N | Electrical | wire third floor apartment | $6,000 | [E1846326](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846326/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [760 E Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/760-e-sixth-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Electrical | Full rewire of three one bedroom one bathroom apartment | $18,000 | [E1855306](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855306/) |
| 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 | [760 E Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/760-e-sixth-st/) | 0.20 mi 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/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [760 E Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/760-e-sixth-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Alteration or repair | Remodel three Bathrooms and three kitchens | $196,285 | [SF1843405](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843405/) |

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-04 16:53 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/