# Building permits at 166 Orient Av, Boston, MA

Four permits on record here. The newest, Oct 6: Upgrade service from 100 to200. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 55 more permits (54 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | Electrical | upgrade service from 100 to200 | $5,000 | [E1907607](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1907607/) |
| Feb 24, 2017 | Plumbing | replace lavatory, shower stall, toilet | $500 | [PL683594](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL683594/) |
| Dec 19, 2016 | Electrical | install wiring for 1st floor bathroom, and first floor laundry | $300 | [E666706](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E666706/) |
| Nov 8, 2016 | Alteration or repair | Add full bathroom with a stand-up shower, vanity and toilet. | $7,000 | [SF655487](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF655487/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

55 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months).

### Next door (under 250 ft), 1 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2026 | [186 Orient Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/186-orient-av/) | 250 ft W | Electrical | Emergency Service Mast Repair | $1,000 | [E1864227](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1864227/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 36 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | [36 Beachview Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-beachview-rd/) | 920 ft E | Alteration or repair | Perform exploritory work on 1st floor back entryway and add addtional framing/footings as needed. Other work in basement level shall consist of further expeloritory work and to then sister/joists/tie in joists and add additional general supports and tie ins to improve existing supports. | $25,000 | [SF1905086](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1905086/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [115 Faywood Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/115-faywood-av/) | 770 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 2 windows, like for like, same size, no structural changes | $11,984 | [SF1902224](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902224/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [72 Leyden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72-leyden-st/) | 780 ft W | Fire systems | Install a fire alarm system in a 3 family residence | $26,000 | [EFA1903234](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1903234/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [35 Beachview Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-beachview-rd/) | 1,000 ft E | Solar | Installation of 30 modules-roof mounted - 12.900 kw dc, 10.470 kw ac | $15,553 | [E1900359](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900359/) |
| Sep 12, 2026 | [67 Leyden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-leyden-st/) | 900 ft W | Roofing | strip and reroof | $7,200 | [SF1897240](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897240/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [206 Orient Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/206-orient-av/) | 510 ft W | Alteration or repair | Remove & replace 1 window; like for like size; no structural changes | $10,019 | [SF1896697](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896697/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [14 Crestway Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-crestway-rd/) | 800 ft N | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 1 sliding glass door, like for like, same size, no structural changes | $7,997 | [SF1891247](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1891247/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [179 Gladstone St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/179-gladstone-st/) | 310 ft SW | Addition | Construct a 10 x 12 single story 3 season porch | $56,250 | [ALT1873735](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1873735/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [195 Leyden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/195-leyden-st/) | 990 ft SE | Electrical | Installation of new GFCI protected outlets with new circuits from existing panels for water bottle filler stations. | $6,000 | [E1890949](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890949/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [22-24 Breed St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22--24-breed-st/) | 1,000 ft S | Solar | Rooftop solar 17 panels 6.97 kwdc 15kw energy storage system to be installed on exterior wall no structural | $21,528 | [SF1887408](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1887408/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [166 Leyden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/166-leyden-st/) | 660 ft SE | Electrical | Service Equipment upgrade due solar installation. | $65,000 | [E1888182](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1888182/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [22-24 Breed St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22--24-breed-st/) | 1,000 ft S | Solar | Rooftop solar 17 panels 6.97 kwdc 15kw energy storage system to be installed on exterior wall | $72,072 | [E1887414](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1887414/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [23 Breed St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-breed-st/) | 920 ft S | Alteration or repair | Install 1x FranklinWH aPower 2 battery back-up system (15kWh) on wall, exterior of home | $21,527 | [ALT1855277](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1855277/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [166 Leyden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/166-leyden-st/) | 660 ft SE | Solar | The project involves installing a new solar panel system on a residential flat roof property. | $25,677 | [E1787701](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1787701/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [166 Leyden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/166-leyden-st/) | 660 ft SE | Solar | The project involves installing a new solar panel system on a residential flat roof property | $25,677 | [SF1773914](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1773914/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [195 Leyden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/195-leyden-st/) | 990 ft SE | Plumbing | Curtis Guild Elementary School, 195 Leyden St: replace drinking fountains, 1 in the basement, 4 on the 1st floor. | $10,000 | [PL1879173](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1879173/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [23 Breed St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-breed-st/) | 920 ft S | Electrical | Install 1x FranklinWH aPower 2 battery back-up system (15kWh) on exterior wall of home. | $14,351 | [E1859342](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1859342/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [36 Ashley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-ashley-st/) | 960 ft S | Roofing | strip rubber roof install new roof | $23,850 | [SF1871705](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871705/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [72 Leyden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72-leyden-st/) | 780 ft W | Plumbing | Renovate kitchen and baths | $7,000 | [PL1869301](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1869301/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [51 Breed St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-breed-st/) | 450 ft S | Fire systems | Install a new UL Central Station fire alarm system | $5,000 | [EFA1868468](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1868468/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [72 Leyden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72-leyden-st/) | 780 ft W | Electrical | service upgrade and rewire all 3 apartments and common areas. | $38,000 | [E1867311](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867311/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [171-185 Faywood Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/171--185-faywood-av/) | 670 ft N | Electrical | check wiring in basement room afer flood 181 Faywood | $2,000 | [E1867338](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867338/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [188 Gladstone St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/188-gladstone-st/) | 480 ft SW | Electrical | We will wire a replacement AC system. | $1,150 | [E1862907](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862907/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [171-185 Faywood Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/171--185-faywood-av/) | 670 ft N | Alteration or repair | Interior restoration of residential unit at 181 Faywood Ave, East Boston following water damage. Remediation completed by other company. Work includes insulation, drywall, flooring, trim, painting, and electrical updates including lighting and smoke detectors. No structural changes. | $35,527 | [SF1862895](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1862895/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [51 Beachview Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-beachview-rd/) | 900 ft E | Roofing | strip off mansard shingles and install new shingles | $4,000 | [SF1863355](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863355/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [36 Ashley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-ashley-st/) | 960 ft S | Alteration or repair | Build new steps, repair top side of building | $57,000 | [SF1862771](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1862771/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [114 Gladstone St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114-gladstone-st/) | 640 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Remove/replace 1 existing window. No structural work being done. | $2,806 | [SF1859504](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859504/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [47 Beachview Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-beachview-rd/) | 910 ft E | Solar | Rooftop solar 16 panels 6.56 kwdc 15kw energy storage system to be installed on exterior wall no structural | $21,252 | [SF1850541](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850541/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [47 Beachview Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-beachview-rd/) | 910 ft E | Solar | Rooftop solar 16 panels 6.56 kwdc 15kw energy storage system to be installed on exterior wall | $71,148 | [E1850542](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1850542/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [72 Leyden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72-leyden-st/) | 780 ft W | Alteration or repair | Confirm Occupancy as 2-Family. Change Occupancy from 2-Family to 3-Family.[ePlans] | $183,500 | [ALT1686321](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1686321/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [9 Crestway Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-crestway-rd/) | 870 ft NE | Plumbing | two new bathrooms on the second floor | $5,000 | [PL1853109](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1853109/) |
| May 23, 2026 | [54 Ashley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/54-ashley-st/) | 910 ft S | Other | Setting up a 30x30 tent for the ymca summer program | $4,860 | [SF1848192](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848192/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [90-92 Orient Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/90--92-orient-av/) | 930 ft E | Electrical | Installing 200 amp service, 4 meter bank 3 for the units one house panel | $5,000 | [E1851111](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851111/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [9 Crestway Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-crestway-rd/) | 870 ft NE | Alteration or repair | New Bathroom at second floor and bedroom renovation. | $3,000 | [E1850441](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1850441/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [9 Crestway Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-crestway-rd/) | 870 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Install rear Dormer to match the existing roof line of the house and second floor Bathroom install. | $20,000 | [ALT1833939](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1833939/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [180-188 Faywood Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/180--188-faywood-av/) | 660 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Clean Joe will be removing all affected drywalls, ceilings, and floors to clean up and prevent further damages. Interior finishes only. | $11,000 | [SF1842374](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1842374/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 18 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [69 Faywood Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-faywood-av/) | 0.25 mi E | Plumbing | Replace water heater in the basement | $1,800 | [PL1896812](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1896812/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [69 Faywood Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-faywood-av/) | 0.25 mi E | Plumbing | Reconnect gas to water heater | $400 | [G1896814](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1896814/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [38-58 Leyden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38--58-leyden-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Roofing | Remove and Replace Existing Fascia, Remove and Replace Existing 6k Gutter System and Downspouts | $7,852 | [SF1900650](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900650/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [10-12 Breed St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10--12-breed-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Solar | The project involves installing a new solar panel system on a residential flat roof property. No ESS.; | $26,444 | [ALT1820306](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1820306/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [1064 Bennington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1064-bennington-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Electrical | required common area meter using the existing 3-gang meter socket. Verify and transfer all front, rear, and basement common area lighting and smoke/CO detectors to the common area meter. Confirm all common area circuits are properly protected with AFCI where required and label all circuit | $1,500 | [E1881980](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1881980/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [76 Orient Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76-orient-av/) | 0.22 mi E | Plumbing | Connect New Range to existing gas supply piping | $2,000 | [G1875642](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1875642/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [76 Orient Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76-orient-av/) | 0.22 mi E | Electrical | Wiring for kitchen remodel on first floor | $5,000 | [E1878355](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1878355/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [76 Orient Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76-orient-av/) | 0.22 mi E | Plumbing | Kitchen remodel Kitchen Sink Kitchen Sink Disposal Dishwasher connection | $4,000 | [PL1875628](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1875628/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [7 Ford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-ford-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Plumbing | Retest | $200 | [G1873800](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1873800/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [76 Orient Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76-orient-av/) | 0.22 mi E | Alteration or repair | Remodel Kitchen Per Build Plans Included. | $178,687 | [SF1863457](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863457/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [202-204 Leyden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/202--204-leyden-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Fire systems | Wire, Supply and install NEW Fire Alarm System and connect with Sprinkler Switch valves. | $12,000 | [EFA1863375](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1863375/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [202-204 Leyden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/202--204-leyden-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Plumbing | Add half bath, install electric water heater and reroute water piping. | $5,500 | [PL1856113](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1856113/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [202-204 Leyden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/202--204-leyden-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Electrical | Add a 3rd individual meter due to change of occupancy from 2 units to 3 units (separate 200 amp service for 3rd unit) add washer, dryer, water heater, refeed 3 electric baseboard heaters, 6 receptacles,6 switches, refeed a sub-panel. | $9,000 | [E1855297](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855297/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [38-58 Leyden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38--58-leyden-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Alteration or repair | Cosmetic renovation of existing deck and railings. No structural work. | $34,000 | [SF1849320](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849320/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [50 Leyden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-leyden-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Alteration or repair | Insulate attic. | $3,000 | [SF1842777](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1842777/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [72 Gladstone St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72-gladstone-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Attic insulation and air sealing to R-60 | $10,975 | [SF1767411](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1767411/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [11 Blackinton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-blackinton-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Wall insulation to R-60 | $4,150 | [SF1767406](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1767406/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [202-204 Leyden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/202--204-leyden-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Alteration or repair | To change the occupancy from a two-family townhouse to a three-family townhouse by way of interior renovations at 202–204 Leyden Street, East Boston, MA 02128. The building will be sprinklered, and no exterior work. | $33,500 | [ALT1835211](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1835211/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

Hearings are public: you can comment or attend. Dates can move; check the city's page before you go.

| Status | Hearing | Address | Distance | Request | Case | City's words | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Approved | Apr 28, 2026 | 102 Beachview Rd | 360 ft NE | Zoning appeal: "7.8.26: Open civil caseUpdated scope with revised drawings: Erect an attached two family…" | [BOA1825581](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2026-03-05 |
| Approved | Apr 28, 2026 | 100 Beachview Rd | 380 ft NE | Zoning appeal: "7.8.26 Open Civil Case Updated scope with revised drawings: Erect an attached two family…" | [BOA1825579](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2026-03-05 |

## More on this street

Other addresses on Orient Av with permits, nearest house number first:

- [169 Orient Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/169-orient-av/): newest permit Apr 22, 2025
- [162-164 Orient Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/162--164-orient-av/): newest permit Oct 25, 2024
- [183 Orient Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/183-orient-av/): newest permit Mar 29, 2026
- [186 Orient Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/186-orient-av/): newest permit Jun 24, 2026
- [206 Orient Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/206-orient-av/): newest permit Sep 8, 2026
- [120 Orient Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-orient-av/): newest permit Oct 22, 2025
- [111 Orient Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/111-orient-av/): newest permit Apr 17, 2025
- [240 Orient Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/240-orient-av/): newest permit Dec 17, 2024
- [90-92 Orient Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/90--92-orient-av/): newest permit May 19, 2026
- [87-89 Orient Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/87--89-orient-av/): newest permit Jul 2, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-09 17:33 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

Zoning requests come from the Boston Zoning Board of Appeal tracker (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/zoning-board-of-appeal-tracker). We read it Oct 9, 13:17 UTC.

Map, all 4 permits at this address and 55 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/166-orient-av/