Building permit intelligence · Boston, MA
536-550 Harrison Av has 86 municipal building permits on file in Ward 3. The latest recorded activity was a short form bldg permit permit dated Jul 7, 2026. Permits at this address represent $1MM–$5MM in total declared construction value. PropertyLabs also identified 6 mapped permits within 2 km of this address.
Install temporary 40x170, 25x15, 9x15 & (2) 10x30 tents used for SOWA Summer Event. Installed 7/25. Removed 7/30. Event dates 7/27-7/29
Install temporary 300KW & 25KVA generators used to power AC & lighting in temporary tents. Installed 7/25. Removed 7/30. Event date 7/26-7/29/26
Erect 9x100, 25x15, 9x80 and 25x25 tents on 6/4/26, removal on 6/7/26.
Install temporary 9x90 & 9x5 tents used by event catering. Installed 2/6. Removed 2/9. Event date 2/7,
Install (2) temporary 80,000BTU heaters each connected to (1) 100lb propane tank used to heat temporary tent. Installed 2/7. Removed 2/7. Event date 2/7
6 mapped permits within 2 km, shown on the intelligence map above.
Short Form Bldg Permit · EXTREN · Jul 20, 2026
Long Form/Alteration Permit · SIGNES · Jul 20, 2026
Electrical Permit · INTDEM · Jul 20, 2026
Long Form/Alteration Permit · FSTTRK · Jul 20, 2026
12 other addresses on Harrison Av with municipal permit records in Boston.
This address has 86 permit records in PropertyLabs' public history and is located in Ward 3. The city figures below provide context without changing the focus of this exact-address record.
City coverage counts address-linked rows and does not add overlapping canonical tables. Rolling windows are inclusive, use UTC boundaries, and end Aug 1, 2026.
PropertyLabs compiled this permit history from municipal public records for Boston, MA. The latest recorded permit activity at 536-550 Harrison Av is dated Jul 7, 2026. Municipal records can be corrected or updated after publication.
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Erect 9x50 tent on 10/15/25, removal on 10/16/25.
Erect 9x100 tent on 9/25/25, removal on 9/28/25.
Install temporary 20x20, 9x90 & 9x5 tents used for private event. Installed 9/30. Removed 10/1. Event date 9/30.
Grounding of generator
Erect 41x57, 9x20, 20x30 and 9x100 tents on 7/21/25, removal on 7/24/25.
Installation of temporary staging and associated fire protection system tied into existing FP. To be installed 7/17-7/21 for event on 7/23 then removed on 7/24 & 7/25
Erect 9x100 tent on 6/5/25, removal on 6/8/25.
Erect 16x28x24" high and 8x12x32" high platforms on 3/10/25, removal on 3/10/25.
Erect 9x100 tent on 3/5/25, removal on 3/10/25.
Grounding Temporary Generator
Erect 9x50 tent on 3/1/25, removal on 3/2/25.
Install temporary 9x90 & 9x5 tents used for catering. Installed 2/7. Removed 2/10. Event date 2/8/25.
Install (2) temporary 80,000BTU heaters each connected to (1) 100lb propane tank used to heat temporary tent. Installed 2/7. Removed 2/10/25.
Erect 39x41, 50x115, 20x30, 9x100 and 30x40 tents on 11/11/24, removal on 11/18/24.
Installing two weighted 30x50 frame tents with walls at the Sowa Power Station Venue for an International Association of Chiefs of Police event. Tents used for relaxation outside t…
Erect 9x100 tent on 7/19/24, removal on 7/21/24.
Erect 9x100 and 15x50 tents on 6/4/24, removal on 6/9/24.
Erect 9x70 tent on 4/7/24, removal on 4/13/24.
Erect 20x50 and 9x10 tents on 4/6/24, removal on 4/7/24.
Erect 20x24x24" platform on 3/22/24, removal on 3/22/24.
Install temporary 9x90 tent to be used for catering at SOWA. Installed 2/9. Removed 2/12. Event date 2/10/24.
Install (2) temporary 80,000BTU heaters each connected to (1) 100lb propane tank used to heat temporary tent. Installed 2/9. Removed 2/12.
Erect 15x65 tent on 11/5/23, removal on 11/6/23.
Install temporary 9x50 tent to be used for catering at SOWA. Installed 11/3. Removed 11/6. Event date 11/4/2023.
Erect 9x100 tent on 9/11/23, removal on 9/14/23.
Erect 9x100 tent on 7/7/23, removal on 7/12/23.
Erect 9x100 and 15x50 tents on 6/9/23, removal on 6/14/23.
Erect 9x30 and 9x40 tents on 3/31/23, removal on 4/2/23.
Erect 9x135 tent on 4/17/23, removal on 4/20/23.
Install (4) temporary 80,000BTU heaters each connected to (1) 100lb propane tank. Installed 2/25/23. Removed 2/26/2023. Event date 2/25/2023.
Install temporary 20x60 and 9x135 tents to be used for guest registration and catering. Installed 2/25/23. Removed 2/26/23. Event date 2/25/23.
Erect 9x80 and 9x40 tents on 11/2/22, removal on 11/4/22.
Request for plumbing variance for existing toilet fixture count to allow for occupancy of 1520 which is based on allowable tabulated occupants egress capacity and not current toile…
Conference Center and RetailALT908403 Issued 2/14/19, A1007165 Issued 10/30/19, A1043868 8/13/21 &; SF1177011 4/13/21
Amendment to ALT908403 as per plans. Relocation of elevator due to height restrictions. Create exterior staircase down to the basement level and relocate electric room to provide 2…
FIRE ALARM INSTALLATION WITH EVAC PANEL FOR MIXED USE
Install catering kitchen appliances in service area being renovated under ALT908403 and A1007165.
gas cookline
Commercial kitchen
Baths, future piping for kitchen
Gas work for boiler, RTU,
Amend ALT 908403 as per plans clarify construction type as Type IIIB, allow for wood floor framing amend first floor mezzanine and existing second floor use from s-2 storage to B b…
reconfigure devices for building remodel
Change occupancy to conference center and retail and renovate as per plans LPR
( www.sowaboston.com/sowa-open-market/) -Setting up a temporary 20'x20' outdoor tent and a 20' wall/ exhibit which is existing and has been traveling to events through out the summ…
Erect 30x40 tent and 4x12x12" high & 16x20x16" high platforms on 9/8/18. Removal on 9/8/18.
Erect 20x30, (2) 16x16 and 10x10 tents on 5/16/18. Removal on 5/18/18.
Temporary raised entertainment platform for private use at the Neighborhood Gals. 12' x 16' x 30". One day event 5/18/18
Interior rear portion of building 4500 SF remove existing brick left over from previous permit LF399. Demo remaining brick all interior and remove from site. Loose metal and wood t…
erect temporary performance stage "SOWA Market 2017 Season kickoff" 5/13/2017 32' x 16' x 4' high stage
Food Truck Market & Beer Garden to occur on April 29/30; May 6/7 in private parking lot. City of Boston support letter to be submitted.
Erect 16x28x16" high stage on 4/8/17. Removal on 4/10/17
Install temporary generator , temporary wiring and temporary receptacles in car barn for Xmas show
96 tents November 30, 2016 - December 7, 2016 (event December 2-4, 2016)
Temporary generator power and electrical distribution for event at the Sowa Power Station building at 540 Harrison Ave on October 14th of 2016.
Temporary generator power and electrical distribution for HUB Week event at the Sowa Power Station building on October 1st of 2016.
Temporary generator power and electrical distribution services for an event inside the Sowa Power Station building on June 9th of 2016.
Erect 20x50 tent on 5/14/16. Removal on 5/15/16.
erect temporary performance structure(s) May 13 & 14, 2016 "MassArt Fashion Show 2016" 8' x 24' x 24' high video support structure 8' x 64' @ 3' high stage 8' x 52' @ 3' high stage
Install line voltage and low voltage wiring to 12 TV monitors in basement. Install 10 new fixtures and 6 receptacles in basement.
install wire in pipe to power 3LED lights, exit signs, and outlet
Boston Food Trucks open every Sunday May 2015 through October 2015 in private parking lot. City of Boston letter of support on file. UOP will be filed for next years Market ;
Renovate existing open area office to include remove two walls,nonstructural,sheetrock repairs, paint, carpet new lighting and glass partition with door
total of 85000 of parking lot being use for a illuminus outing. consisting of lights and projectors. this permit is to be for the erection of scaffolding in numerous areas to hold…
Build temporary performance stage at 540 Harrison Ave,Boston. Stage dimensions: 12'-0" x 24'-0". FFE: 2'0". Load in: 6pm 10/24/14. Inspection ready: 10pm 10/24/14. Breakdown and re…
Boston Food Trucks open every Sunday May 2014 through October 2014 in private parking lot. City of Boston letter of support on file.
Temporary generator service and electrical distribution for the American Field event at the old power station building on September 28th and 29th of 2013.
Install new 400 amp service wire for 32 car lifts
Boston Food Trucks open every Sunday May through October in private parking lot. City of Boston letter of support on file.
Seasonal Permit(Nov-May)for Boston Food Trucks on private lot. City of Boston letter of support on file. Property owner letter of support on file.
Temporary use of private lot for Boston Food Trucks. Sunday, November 11, 2012. 10am-4pm. City of Boston letter of support on file. Property owner letter of support on file.
Temporary generator power and electrical distribution for event at the old power station on October 20th and 21st of 2012.
Temporary use of private lot for Boston Food Trucks. Sundays from 10am-4pm. City of Boston letter of support on file. Property owner letter of support on file. Temporary Permit fro…
Install a 40x90,40x70,2-20x30,2-10x20 tents on 12/8 until 12/10 for an holiday party
Temporary generator power, electrical distribution and electric heat for event at 540 Harrison Blvd on December 9th of 2011.
Installation of burglar at 580 Harrison Avenue
Temporary electrical service for Mass Art Fashion Show event on May 7th of 2011.
Erect Temporary Tents for a company holiday event up 12/9/10 use 12/10/10 dn 12/11/10 Tents - 40x60 & 20x30
Hook up temporary generator to lights and stove.
no structural - erect 20x60 temporary tent - 5/6/10 - 5/8/10
erect temp perfoprmance stage for "MassArt Fashion 2010" 5/4 - 5/8 8' x 80' @ 3' high 4' x 40' @ 3' high
Electrical Low Voltage · LVOLT · Jul 20, 2026