This is Phase 2 of permit number ALT474778
Alteration or repair at 521 Shawmut Av, Boston
Boston Inspectional Services Department permit ALT484321: issued Mar 7, 2016 for alteration or repair work at 521 Shawmut Av. This is Phase 2 of permit number ALT474778. Change occupancy from 4 units to 2 units per plans; fulfill Article 32/GCOD requirements; install dormer; install rear porch off third story with spiral;and balcony off of 5th; complete interior renovations; install sprinkler system; install fire alarm system all described per plans. Upgrade electrical, plumbing and HVAC for both units. *ZBA decision;BOA# 493053: 1) No;dormer work; BBRS Docket # 15-1547 Decision: Egress variance; Rear;5th flr balcony work, front windows, and repointing has been removed from this work description/submitted plans. (To be filed on a separate permit);.
- Permit number
- ALT484321
- Issued
- Type of work
- Alteration or repair
- Status
- Finished
- Reported cost
- $575,000
- ZIP code
- 02118
- City's category
- Change Occupancy, Long Form/Alteration Permit
- City's status
- Closed
- 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, 09:28 UTC. See the city's official records.
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