# Building permits at 252 Orient Av, Boston, MA Five permits on record here. The newest, Jan 23, 2025: Remove failing ASHP condenser and air handler. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 23 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jan 23, 2025 | Electrical | Remove failing ASHP condenser and air handler. Install a new condenser and air handler in same locations. | $5,000 | [E1684969](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1684969/) | | Oct 30, 2018 | Electrical | Relocating Service and adding 2 meters one for apt2 and one for public. | $3,500 | [E893319](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E893319/) | | Feb 11, 2011 | Alteration or repair | Renovate 1st &; 2nd floor unit #1.; update all services (electrical, heating, plumbing).; new baths (4) &; new kitchen.; previous amount paid $1,147 on short form permit#0984 | $30,000 | [SF57274](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF57274/) | | Nov 23, 2010 | Electrical | permit number 2257 was closed out. this property was 90% wired by another electrician mark shea lic.#E35303 the owner has hired me to finish the rough wire and complete the job. | $3,200 | [E52954](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E52954/) | | Jun 30, 2010 | Alteration or repair | Blown cellulose insulation | $3,385 | [SF31648](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF31648/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 23 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 14 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 23, 2026 | [72 Leyden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72-leyden-st/) | 710 ft SE | Fire systems | Install a fire alarm system in a 3 family residence | $26,000 | [EFA1903234](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1903234/) | | Sep 22, 2026 | [38-58 Leyden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38--58-leyden-st/) | 440 ft S | Roofing | Remove and Replace Existing Fascia, Remove and Replace Existing 6k Gutter System and Downspouts | $7,852 | [SF1900650](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900650/) | | Sep 14, 2026 | [115 Boardman St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/115-boardman-st/) | 520 ft SW | Fire systems | Replace existing fire alarm panel with new panel. Add cellular dialer. Work to be completed and tested during a single 8 hour shift. Building is a bha property | $6,000 | [EFA1900647](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1900647/) | | Sep 12, 2026 | [67 Leyden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-leyden-st/) | 710 ft S | 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/) | 630 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Remove & replace 1 window; like for like size; no structural changes | $10,019 | [SF1896697](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896697/) | | Sep 3, 2026 | [440 William F Mcclellan Hw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/440-william-f-mcclellan-hw/) | 940 ft NW | Plumbing | Install new cooking appliances to existing gas under hood. CO monitor will be connected to solenoid valve on cook gas line | $12,000 | [G1897119](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1897119/) | | Jul 7, 2026 | [72 Leyden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72-leyden-st/) | 710 ft SE | Plumbing | Renovate kitchen and baths | $7,000 | [PL1869301](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1869301/) | | Jul 1, 2026 | [72 Leyden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72-leyden-st/) | 710 ft SE | Electrical | service upgrade and rewire all 3 apartments and common areas. | $38,000 | [E1867311](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867311/) | | Jun 30, 2026 | [188 Gladstone St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/188-gladstone-st/) | 950 ft SE | Electrical | We will wire a replacement AC system. | $1,150 | [E1862907](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862907/) | | Jun 24, 2026 | [186 Orient Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/186-orient-av/) | 880 ft SE | Electrical | Emergency Service Mast Repair | $1,000 | [E1864227](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1864227/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [72 Leyden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72-leyden-st/) | 710 ft SE | 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 19, 2026 | [38-58 Leyden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38--58-leyden-st/) | 440 ft S | 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/) | 470 ft S | Alteration or repair | Insulate attic. | $3,000 | [SF1842777](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1842777/) | | May 6, 2026 | [180-188 Faywood Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/180--188-faywood-av/) | 740 ft E | 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), 9 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 14, 2026 | [450 William F Mcclellan Hw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/450-william-f-mcclellan-hw/) | 0.19 mi NW | Electrical | Replace 14 Lights and 3 Heaters | $14,000 | [E1899782](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899782/) | | Sep 1, 2026 | [179 Gladstone St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/179-gladstone-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Addition | Construct a 10 x 12 single story 3 season porch | $56,250 | [ALT1873735](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1873735/) | | Aug 21, 2026 | [450 William F Mcclellan Hw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/450-william-f-mcclellan-hw/) | 0.19 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Two existing membrane structures. No exterior changes. Update use to include minor dent and cosmetic repairs of vehicles in the Hertz rental fleet of cars;(vehicular services use);eplan;-- BOA decision valid until 06/2028 | $114,500 | [ALT1788947](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1788947/) | | Aug 7, 2026 | [166-180 Brandywyne Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/166--180-brandywyne-dr/) | 0.25 mi S | Plumbing | Replace tub and Symmons valve at 168 Brandywyne Drive. | $1,000 | [PL1882926](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1882926/) | | Jul 1, 2026 | [370 William F Mcclellan Hw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/370-william-f-mcclellan-hw/) | 0.21 mi W | Plumbing | 2 bar sinks on first floor. | $9,500 | [PL1864485](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1864485/) | | Jun 30, 2026 | [171-185 Faywood Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/171--185-faywood-av/) | 0.22 mi E | Electrical | check wiring in basement room afer flood 181 Faywood | $2,000 | [E1867338](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867338/) | | Jun 26, 2026 | [171-185 Faywood Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/171--185-faywood-av/) | 0.22 mi E | 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 11, 2026 | [370 William F Mcclellan Hw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/370-william-f-mcclellan-hw/) | 0.21 mi W | Electrical | Receptacle installations, LED lighting installation, and electrical installation for a dry bar. | $6,200 | [E1859305](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1859305/) | | May 29, 2026 | [370 William F Mcclellan Hw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/370-william-f-mcclellan-hw/) | 0.21 mi W | Alteration or repair | Office Renovation. | $82,800 | [SF1855224](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855224/) | ## More on this street Other addresses on Orient Av with permits, nearest house number first: - [248 Orient Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/248-orient-av/): newest permit Apr 22, 2025 - [240 Orient Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/240-orient-av/): newest permit Dec 17, 2024 - [206 Orient Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/206-orient-av/): newest permit Sep 8, 2026 - [186 Orient Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/186-orient-av/): newest permit Jun 24, 2026 - [183 Orient Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/183-orient-av/): newest permit Mar 29, 2026 - [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 - [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 - [90-92 Orient Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/90--92-orient-av/): newest permit May 19, 2026 --- Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). 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