# Building permits at 20 Orient Av, Boston, MA The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $5.5M project at 1188-1194 Bennington St, permitted Jun 2. 11 permits on record here. The newest, Sep 29: Residential weatherization/air sealing. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 28 more permits (27 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 410 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 29, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID - 879862,888952) (Unit -1, Unit -2) | $4,000 | [SF1900812](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900812/) | | Feb 21, 2025 | Electrical | new kitchen renovation | $4,000 | [E1693532](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1693532/) | | Feb 20, 2025 | Plumbing | Kitchen Reno and washing machine | $2,500 | [PL1691550](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1691550/) | | Feb 20, 2025 | Plumbing | Range | $500 | [G1691551](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1691551/) | | Feb 13, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Replace cabinets in 1st floor kitchen. Replace counters in 1st floor kitchen. New floor, blue board and plaster ceiling. | $9,000 | [SF1688621](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1688621/) | | May 31, 2024 | Roofing | Replace rubber roof and install flashing. | $8,900 | [SF1607741](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1607741/) | | Jan 3, 2019 | Plumbing | Install rough and finish plumbing for a water closet, lavatory, shower stall, laundry, kitchen sink, disposal and dishwasher. | $5,000 | [PL909162](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL909162/) | | Dec 31, 2018 | Plumbing | Run gas lines to gas stove and dryer and install appliance. | $1,000 | [G909159](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G909159/) | | Dec 31, 2018 | Electrical | Replace existing 200 amp, four gang meter socket. Existing socket is corroded and conductors are arcing. | $1,000 | [E911206](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E911206/) | | Dec 3, 2018 | Electrical | Install new 60amp. Feeder and panel to third floor apartment. Complete wiring to kitchen and bathroom. Also, new receptacles and circuit to living room. | $4,200 | [E904347](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E904347/) | | Nov 8, 2018 | Alteration or repair | Kitchen and Bath remodel of 3rd floor apartment, Installation of gypsum board and plaster, leveling sub floor, close in 2 exterior windows, new cabinets and fixtures, 3 new interior doors. No zoning, egress and structural work | $10,500 | [SF898109](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF898109/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 28 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 28, 2026 | [28 Orient Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-orient-av/) | 90 ft W | Alteration or repair | Change the existing rubber roof and replace with new. Remove and replace the railings. Remove and replace exterior trimming complete. No structural changes to be made. | $24,000 | [SF1877320](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877320/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 17 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 30, 2026 | [36 Beachview Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-beachview-rd/) | 980 ft W | Addition | 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 | [24 Waldemar Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-waldemar-av/) | 270 ft N | Alteration or repair | Replace (15) single pane windows with triple pane windows. | $10,000 | [SF1901787](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901787/) | | Sep 23, 2026 | [35 Beachview Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-beachview-rd/) | 950 ft NW | 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 14, 2026 | [39 Faywood Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-faywood-av/) | 370 ft NW | Plumbing | WH Replacement | $1,000 | [PL1899693](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1899693/) | | Sep 14, 2026 | [39 Faywood Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-faywood-av/) | 370 ft NW | Plumbing | wh replacement | $1,000 | [G1899694](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1899694/) | | Sep 6, 2026 | [30a Swan Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30a-swan-av/) | 880 ft E | Electrical | Finish electrical work on 3 family dwelling, taking over existing electrical work from previous contractor | $16,000 | [E1895552](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895552/) | | Jul 29, 2026 | [76 Orient Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76-orient-av/) | 680 ft W | 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/) | 680 ft W | 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/) | 680 ft W | Plumbing | Kitchen remodel Kitchen Sink Kitchen Sink Disposal Dishwasher connection | $4,000 | [PL1875628](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1875628/) | | Jul 28, 2026 | [28 Swan Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-swan-av/) | 830 ft E | Electrical | Electrical permit takeover. Complete finish electrical work on 3 family building new construction | $10,000 | [E1877733](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1877733/) | | Jul 15, 2026 | [76 Orient Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76-orient-av/) | 680 ft W | Alteration or repair | Remodel Kitchen Per Build Plans Included. | $178,687 | [SF1863457](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863457/) | | Jun 27, 2026 | [28 Swan Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-swan-av/) | 830 ft E | Electrical | Finish electrical work only | $8,000 | [E1864055](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1864055/) | | Jun 9, 2026 | [34 Gladstone St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-gladstone-st/) | 420 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Decking remodeling.take down the old deck and rebuild a new decking on the size 10'x21'x 9'6" height, with stair get down from the side of the decking, all framing will be on pressure treated wood, decking boards on PVC material, and vinyl railings. We will be using the 4 footings already have there | $16,566 | [ALT1808048](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1808048/) | | Jun 3, 2026 | [22-24 Gladstone St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22--24-gladstone-st/) | 360 ft SW | Alteration or repair | wall dense pack cellulose, door kits if needed | $4,589 | [SF1850098](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850098/) | | Jun 2, 2026 | [1188-1194 Bennington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1188--1194-bennington-st/) | 410 ft SE | New building | Building A - Raze structures on existing on 22,233 s.f. site (Parcel No. 010567000). Construct a Twenty-two (22) unit mixed use residential building with 1-Retail space at lower level. with 8 parking spaces. In conjunction with ERT1462978.;Demolition of existing structure under SF1667452eplan -- BOA | $5,497,400 | [ERT1462975](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1462975/) | | May 19, 2026 | [90-92 Orient Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/90--92-orient-av/) | 930 ft W | 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 13, 2026 | [72 Gladstone St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72-gladstone-st/) | 840 ft W | Alteration or repair | Attic insulation and air sealing to R-60 | $10,975 | [SF1767411](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1767411/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 10 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 24, 2026 | [195 Leyden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/195-leyden-st/) | 0.23 mi W | 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 4, 2026 | [195 Leyden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/195-leyden-st/) | 0.23 mi W | 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/) | | Jun 26, 2026 | [202-204 Leyden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/202--204-leyden-st/) | 0.20 mi W | 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 23, 2026 | [51 Beachview Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-beachview-rd/) | 0.21 mi NW | Roofing | strip off mansard shingles and install new shingles | $4,000 | [SF1863355](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863355/) | | Jun 9, 2026 | [202-204 Leyden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/202--204-leyden-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Plumbing | Add half bath, install electric water heater and reroute water piping. | $5,500 | [PL1856113](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1856113/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [47 Beachview Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-beachview-rd/) | 0.20 mi NW | 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/) | 0.20 mi NW | 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/) | | May 28, 2026 | [202-204 Leyden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/202--204-leyden-st/) | 0.20 mi W | 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 13, 2026 | [11 Blackinton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-blackinton-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | 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 W | 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/) | ## More on this street Other addresses on Orient Av with permits, nearest house number first: - [16 Orient Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-orient-av/): newest permit Mar 4, 2025 - [28 Orient Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-orient-av/): newest permit Jul 28, 2026 - [36 Orient Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-orient-av/): newest permit Feb 7, 2025 - [40 Orient Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-orient-av/): newest permit Oct 15, 2025 - [76 Orient Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76-orient-av/): newest permit Jul 29, 2026 - [87-89 Orient Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/87--89-orient-av/): newest permit Jul 2, 2025 - [90-92 Orient Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/90--92-orient-av/): newest permit May 19, 2026 - [111 Orient Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/111-orient-av/): newest permit Apr 17, 2025 - [120 Orient Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-orient-av/): newest permit Oct 22, 2025 - [162-164 Orient Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/162--164-orient-av/): newest permit Oct 25, 2024 --- Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). 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