The existing triple decker is currently vacant
Alteration or repair at 39 Harvard St, Boston
Boston Inspectional Services Department permit ALT1850629: issued Aug 10, 2026 for alteration or repair work at 39 Harvard St. The existing triple decker is currently vacant. The project scope of work is limited to floor plan alterations under fifty percent of the floor areas. Included in the scope of work is the removal of the rear interior exit stairway for new kitchen, pantry and bathroom layout. Existing bedroom closets will be reconfigured to allow for two feet width. In the basement the boilers and furnaces will be removed and replaced with new mechanical closets at each floor. Building envelope scope of work includes new asphalt shingles, siding and windows. Existing mechanical, electrical, plumbing and will be replaced with new systems. An automatic sprinkler system is not required for this project, however an NFPA 13R sprinkler system will be installed for potential future basement dwelling.
- Permit number
- ALT1850629
- Issued
- Type of work
- Alteration or repair
- Status
- Issued
- Reported cost
- $400,000
- ZIP code
- 02124
- City's category
- Interior/Exterior Work, Long Form/Alteration Permit
- City's status
- Open
- Source
- Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (this record)
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Boston Inspectional Services Department updated its data Oct 5, 2026. We checked it Oct 6, 03:59 UTC. See the city's official records.
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