# Building permits at 88r Freeport St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $2.4M project at 35 Freeport Wy, permitted Jul 29.

Two permits on record here. The newest, Apr 3, 2025: Scope of work includes demolition of an existing metal building under SF1648755. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 21 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 0.22 mi away. A zoning hearing Oct 22 covers 27 Greenwich St, 0.20 mi southwest.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2025 | New building | Scope of work includes demolition of an existing metal building under SF1648755. Excavate soil, install helical piles, reuse soil, Pour concrete slab, install metal building panels, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire protection, drywall, flooring. This will be a new fleet garage for National Grid.;Lot | $4,040,678 | [ERT1614174](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1614174/) |
| Nov 12, 2024 | Demolition | Full Cost of Permit under ERT1614174. Take down existing Metal Building and foundation within the NGRID yard space. This is to accommodate a new metal Building which will act as their Fleet maintenance Garage. Gas and Electric services have been disconnected. No existing water at this Building.Raze  | $1,000 | [SF1648755](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1648755/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | [15 Freeport Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-freeport-wy/) | 85 ft N | Plumbing | New gas for stove | $1,200 | [G1905919](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1905919/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [35 Freeport Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-freeport-wy/) | 220 ft NE | Electrical | Installation of new 4000 amp electrical service feeding 5-800 amp sub panels that will feed 50 EV chargers for the Boston Public School buses. | $2,400,000 | [E1875335](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1875335/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [15 Freeport Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-freeport-wy/) | 85 ft N | Roofing | Refinish roof | $32,000 | [SF1849363](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849363/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 11 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | [179-195 Freeport St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/179--195-freeport-st/) | 990 ft SE | Grading | Inland Professional Corporation, Joseph V. Polsinello, Licensed Site Professional (LSP) # 7450, Mass Unrestricted Construction Supervisor # CS-058003 conducting soil borings, installing groundwater monitoring wells, excavation test pits, unoccupied, vacant warehouse 179 Freeport Street NE corner. | $45,000 | [SF1909180](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1909180/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [1334-1342 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1334--1342-dorchester-av/) | 700 ft SW | Electrical | Install lights on facade of building | $8,000 | [E1900969](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900969/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [299-301 Hancock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/299--301-hancock-st/) | 1,000 ft NW | Other | At Risk 2026 Seasonal outdoor seating for 20 persons; Mofongo. Factory associated with;U491735749 to go to the ZBA for approval. | Not listed | [SF1890392](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890392/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [10 Hecla St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-hecla-st/) | 920 ft W | Fire systems | adding 3rd floor unit to a two family home new full sprincker system add new strobe-smoke-Bell-strobe- temper- and flow | $4,800 | [EFA1885551](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1885551/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [10 Hecla St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-hecla-st/) | 920 ft W | Electrical | install new 200amp service 4-meter socket- 3rd floor will be addition to this apartment all new wiring to all 3 units and basement: power-lighting-door bell- and 120volt smokes | $15,000 | [E1880839](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1880839/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [10 Hecla St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-hecla-st/) | 920 ft W | Plumbing | install new 3 stove 3 dryer 3 tankless water heat | $3,000 | [G1872266](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1872266/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [10 Hecla St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-hecla-st/) | 920 ft W | Plumbing | install new 6 full bathroom.3 kitchen 3 laundry | Not listed | [PL1870521](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1870521/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [100 Playstead Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/100-playstead-rd/) | 950 ft E | Electrical | meter to be replaced as part of Eversource's AMI project | $1,500 | [E1870478](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870478/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [11 Hecla St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-hecla-st/) | 840 ft NW | Alteration or repair | remove cedar wood siding,check and replace damaged wood,install flashing and tape around windows, install underlayment, pvc trim around windows | $32,000 | [SF1860093](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860093/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [179-195 Freeport St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/179--195-freeport-st/) | 990 ft SE | Fire systems | Alteration of the existing fire alarm system in accordance with NFPA 72 2019, 527 CMR, and NFPA 70 to accommodate new office space renovation. | $16,000 | [ALT1833768](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1833768/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [1350-1358 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1350--1358-dorchester-av/) | 880 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Expand dining room to adjoining tenant space. New door to connect new dining to existing. Add accessible bathroom to new space. Add table buss area. New lights and outlets. New horizontal fire separation above ceiling. Fire sprinkler modifications. New floor wall and ceiling finishes. | $173,062 | [ALT1691877](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1691877/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 7 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | [61 Linden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61-linden-st/) | 0.22 mi W | New building | Construct new 3-Story, 6 unit multifamily building with balconies and balconies. Demolish existing single family under separate permit.[ePlaN]* Application reassiged to FD by M. O'Boyle on 8/25/2026 BOA decision to expire on 10/18/2026 | $1,990,000 | [ERT1602720](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1602720/) |
| Oct 14, 2026 | [56 Granger St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56-granger-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Alteration or repair | Entry steps relacement,& install laminate floor in hallwall sand & paint balisters etc... | $8,500 | [SF1909767](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1909767/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [1391 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1391-dorchester-av/) | 0.24 mi SW | Roofing | strip and reroof | $41,000 | [SF1875268](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875268/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [8 Marlin Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-marlin-wy/) | 0.20 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Demo Interior due to fire damage structural and none member rebuild as per plans.. | $200,000 | [ALT1863714](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1863714/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [1213-1219 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1213--1219-dorchester-av/) | 0.24 mi NW | Other | Removed underground parking on ERT944728. | Not listed | [A1728752](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1728752/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [49 Hecla St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49-hecla-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (1338918726)(Unit 2). | $5,000 | [SF1845786](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845786/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [11 Fenton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-fenton-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1845679](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1845679/) |

## 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 | Oct 22, 2026 | 27 Greenwich St | 0.20 mi SW | Zoning appeal: "Renovation, addition to extend the living space and change of use from single family to two…" | [BOA1862299](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Scheduled" | 2026-06-17 |
| Requested |  | 299 to 301 Hancock St | 990 ft NW | To add 20 outside seats to existing restaurant | [BOA1890414](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-08-20 |
| Denied | Aug 11, 2026 | 39 Kimball St | 590 ft SW | Zoning appeal; the description is on the city's appeal tracker. | [BOA1774510](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Denied" | 2025-09-11 |
| Denied | Aug 11, 2026 | 37 Kimball St | 620 ft SW | Zoning appeal; the description is on the city's appeal tracker. | [BOA1774508](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Denied" | 2025-09-11 |
| Approved | Jul 14, 2026 | 42 East St | 0.23 mi NW | To demolish existing single family building and erect a new 3-story 3-unit townhouse will require variance… | [BOA1805913](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "AppProv" | 2025-12-12 |

Boston's decision codes, from its data dictionary (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/37d2e087-ce02-4090-bfdf-22de1ada3b23/resource/e11dcfa5-6f6f-4999-abc3-741f53c6731f/download/zba-data-dictionary.pdf): AppProv, "approved with conditions".

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-18 09:39 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, both permits at this address and 21 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/88r-freeport-st/