Building permit intelligence · Boston, MA
138-148 Saint James Av has 38 municipal building permits on file in Ward 4. The latest recorded activity was a short form bldg permit permit dated Nov 17, 2025. Permits at this address represent $1MM–$5MM in total declared construction value. PropertyLabs also identified 22 mapped permits within 500 m of this address.
Interstate to erect four temporary stages in hotel Ballroom for use November 16-18. Stage 1: 8' x 20' x 16"H | Stage 2: 8' x 18' x 16"H | Stage 3: 12' x 28' x 24"H | Stage 4: 4' x…
Work on changes to different lighting controls for ballroom fixtures
Replacement of ACT and grid in the commercial kitchen.
Install egress emergency lighting in basement, operations area, mechanics shop and in Kitchen
Install Floor Drain
22 mapped permits within 500 m, shown on the intelligence map above.
2 other addresses on Saint James Av with municipal permit records in Boston.
This address has 38 permit records in PropertyLabs' public history and is located in Ward 4. The city figures below provide context without changing the focus of this exact-address record.
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PropertyLabs compiled this permit history from municipal public records for Boston, MA. The latest recorded permit activity at 138-148 Saint James Av is dated Nov 17, 2025. Municipal records can be corrected or updated after publication.
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Install New Water Line & Drain Line (connecting with current drain line) for mini Jet Combi Oven
Relocate 2 Fryolators & 1 Stove Range & 2 Grilles/Connect Gas Lines
Install 2 pole 30 amp shunt trip breaker for new kitchen equipment tied into the ansul system
Replacement of the structural slab atop the ejector pit in a sub-basement space of the existing building.
We will be pinning the terra cotta with helical ties on the facade. This has been approved by Landmarks already with WJE. 25.0416 BLC application.
Wire up 2 new sump pumps on existing wiring. Direct replacements.
Replacement of existing ejector pump. Non- structural demo will be needed to to bring in new ejector pump.
Replacing existing sewage ejector system with new Overwatch Ejector Pump. (437500-1)
Connect Gas to (2) Replacement Roof Top Units
Main lobby replace existing light fixtures
Chage square bolts, reinforce all connections, secure grating bars, hand-scrape fire escape and painted
Using a temporary Generator provide power to a movie 5/10/2021
adding 24 security cameras to the existing camera system.
Erect 20x20, 15x15, 9x20, 10x40 and 12x12 tents and 12x12x24" high platform on 12/28/19. Removal on 1/2/20.
Using a temporary Generator, provide power to an event in the park across from Fairmont Copley Hotel. power distribution to an event with Tent.
Erect 50x82, 20x30 and (3)6x20 tents and 24x32x24" high platform on 9/23/19, Removal on 9/28/19.
Erect 66x131, 33x16, 30x50, 20x20 and (3) 6x20 tents on 9/11/19. Removal on 9/20/19.
Install a hot water storage tank. Install a steam to hot water heater.
DISCONNECT EXISTING FIXTURES IN EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM BATHROOMS. ROUGH OUT NEW HOT AND COLD WATER PIPING IN SAME LOCATION.
1st floor-Remove and install lockers in the ladies locker room
Using a temporary Generator Parked on Trinity Place, Provide power toa Movie being Filmed at Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel 138 ST James 10/30/18 Subject to weather Issues Dave Norcot…
Disconnect and remove existing light fixtures below awnings, modify existing wiring and install new LED light fixtures above new awnings.
Erect 40x80 and 20x40 tents on 2/10/18. Removal on 2/12/18.
GRAND BALLROOM: Erect Temporary Stage 16'x16'x32"h with railings side and rear; Access to stage via ramp from Rostrum Level of Ballroom and temporary Press (Camera) platform overal…
Temp generator power for film production (AND ONLY TEMP GENERATOR POWER) Copley Plaza Hotel Set 10-9-17
FAIRMONT GENERATOR - ROOF Install 4 steel posts w metal grating to support generator and associated roofing GENERATOR NOT IN OUR SCOPE
Temporary stage setup for Healthworks Fitness community self-defense training event in Copley Square. The stage will be 16 feet wide, 12 feet deep, and 36 inches high. The stage wi…
Installation of gas lines and build new electrical closet to house electrical service for generator GENERATOR NOT ON THIS PERMIT.
Installing gas piping to a gas generator on the roof of 138 St James
Remove existing roof system down to concrete deck and replace with new cold process asphalt based roof system.
basement thur roof replace ex gen sets 225 ats 2-225 amp panels reefed 3 existing ats
1 floor
Adding security cameras
Long Form/Alteration Permit · INTEXT · Jul 29, 2026