# New building permit ERT1606659 at 840 E Fifth St, Boston

Boston Inspectional Services Department permit ERT1606659: issued Oct 6, 2025 for new building work at 840 E Fifth St. Erect 4-story, 5-unit, multifamily dwelling on newly created lot. 1St floor is parking and lobby, upper floors are residential units, 2 units per floor on 2nd &; 3rd floors, 1 unit on the 4th floor. Building features front low roof terrace, and rear decks with egress stair. See alt1658684 &; alt1658686 for subdivision. Existing buildings to be razed on sf1764929.;[eplan].

- Permit number: ERT1606659
- Issued: Oct 6, 2025
- Type of work: New building (city: Erect, Erect/New Construction)
- Status: Issued (city: Open)
- Reported cost: $2,000,000
- ZIP code: 02127
- All permits at this address: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/840-e-fifth-st/

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Every permit at 840 E Fifth St: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/840-e-fifth-st/