# Alteration or repair permit ALT667854 at 5 Necco St, Boston

Boston Inspectional Services Department permit ALT667854: issued May 5, 2017 for alteration or repair work at 5 Necco St. ;Subdivide this building currently known as 19-27 Melcher St. with a secondary address of 6 Necco St.); into two building. This building to;known as; 5 Necco St. See Alt668766. The scope of the proposed project for this project includes the renovation of the vacant buildings, preparing them for tenant improvements to create sustainable office space and public amenities. The two original brick buildings were built in 1907 and have sat vacant for the past 12 years. The buildings will require the following work: · Seismic upgrades to building foundations and building structure to bring them into compliance with current building codes · Complete new cores within the buildings to provide required structural support for the stabilization of both buildings · New means of egress required by current building codes · New HVAC systems, new electrical distribution system and new fire protection /FA system · New elevators for the buildings · New glass enclosure between the buildings forming the lobby.;.

- Permit number: ALT667854
- Issued: May 5, 2017
- Type of work: Alteration or repair (city: Interior/Exterior Work, Long Form/Alteration Permit)
- Status: Issued (city: Open)
- Reported cost: $25,874,350
- ZIP code: 02210
- All permits at this address: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-necco-st/

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