# Building permits at 36 Leyden St, Boston, MA One permit on record here. The newest, Feb 13: To subdivide the lot at 36 Leyden St into two lots. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 23 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Feb 13, 2026 | Alteration or repair | To subdivide the lot at 36 Leyden St into two lots, Lot 1 to remain 36 Leyden St with a lot area of 2450 SF and Lot 2 to be known as 36A Leyden St with a lot area of 2450 SF; see companion case ERT1585421Required work for sub-division compliance with IBC 2015 Section 705 Exterior Walls &; Fire Dista | $30,000 | [ALT1585424](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1585424/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 23 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### Next door (under 250 ft), 4 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 22, 2026 | [38-58 Leyden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38--58-leyden-st/) | 180 ft SE | 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/) | 150 ft W | 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/) | | May 19, 2026 | [38-58 Leyden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38--58-leyden-st/) | 180 ft SE | 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/) | 230 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Insulate attic. | $3,000 | [SF1842777](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1842777/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 12 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 23, 2026 | [72 Leyden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72-leyden-st/) | 560 ft SE | Fire systems | Install a fire alarm system in a 3 family residence | $26,000 | [EFA1903234](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1903234/) | | Sep 12, 2026 | [67 Leyden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-leyden-st/) | 500 ft SE | 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/) | 750 ft E | Alteration or repair | Remove & replace 1 window; like for like size; no structural changes | $10,019 | [SF1896697](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896697/) | | Aug 7, 2026 | [166-180 Brandywyne Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/166--180-brandywyne-dr/) | 910 ft S | Plumbing | Replace tub and Symmons valve at 168 Brandywyne Drive. | $1,000 | [PL1882926](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1882926/) | | Jul 7, 2026 | [72 Leyden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72-leyden-st/) | 560 ft SE | Plumbing | Renovate kitchen and baths | $7,000 | [PL1869301](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1869301/) | | Jul 1, 2026 | [370 William F Mcclellan Hw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/370-william-f-mcclellan-hw/) | 980 ft W | Plumbing | 2 bar sinks on first floor. | $9,500 | [PL1864485](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1864485/) | | Jul 1, 2026 | [72 Leyden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72-leyden-st/) | 560 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/) | 910 ft E | 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/) | 990 ft E | Electrical | Emergency Service Mast Repair | $1,000 | [E1864227](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1864227/) | | Jun 11, 2026 | [370 William F Mcclellan Hw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/370-william-f-mcclellan-hw/) | 980 ft W | Electrical | Receptacle installations, LED lighting installation, and electrical installation for a dry bar. | $6,200 | [E1859305](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1859305/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [72 Leyden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72-leyden-st/) | 560 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 29, 2026 | [370 William F Mcclellan Hw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/370-william-f-mcclellan-hw/) | 980 ft W | Alteration or repair | Office Renovation. | $82,800 | [SF1855224](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855224/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 7 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 6, 2026 | [166 Orient Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/166-orient-av/) | 0.23 mi E | Electrical | upgrade service from 100 to200 | $5,000 | [E1907607](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1907607/) | | Sep 30, 2026 | [231-245 Brandywyne Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/231--245-brandywyne-dr/) | 0.21 mi S | Electrical | Relocate 40 amp electric panel and replace all lights, plugs and switches | $3,200 | [E1905180](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905180/) | | Sep 14, 2026 | [450 William F Mcclellan Hw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/450-william-f-mcclellan-hw/) | 0.24 mi N | Electrical | Replace 14 Lights and 3 Heaters | $14,000 | [E1899782](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899782/) | | Sep 3, 2026 | [440 William F Mcclellan Hw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/440-william-f-mcclellan-hw/) | 0.22 mi 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/) | | Sep 1, 2026 | [179 Gladstone St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/179-gladstone-st/) | 0.20 mi E | 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/) | 0.24 mi N | 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/) | | May 6, 2026 | [180-188 Faywood Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/180--188-faywood-av/) | 0.20 mi NE | 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/) | ## 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 | Nov 19, 2024 | At this address | | To subdivide the lot at 36 Leyden St into two lots, Lot 1 to remain 36 Leyden St with a lot area of 2450 SF… | [BOA1616380](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "AppProv" | 2024-06-18 | | Approved | Jun 16, 2026 | 450 William F Mcclellan Hw | 0.24 mi N | Zoning appeal: "Two existing membrane structures" | [BOA1817787](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2026-02-02 | Boston's decision codes, from its data dictionary (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/37d2e087-ce02-4090-bfdf-22de1ada3b23/resource/e11dcfa5-6f6f-4999-abc3-741f53c6731f/download/zba-data-dictionary.pdf): AppProv, "approved with conditions". ## More on this street Other addresses on Leyden St with permits, nearest house number first: - [38-58 Leyden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38--58-leyden-st/): newest permit Sep 22, 2026 - [50 Leyden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-leyden-st/): newest permit May 19, 2026 - [10 Leyden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-leyden-st/): newest permit Mar 27, 2025 - [67 Leyden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-leyden-st/): newest permit Sep 12, 2026 - [72 Leyden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72-leyden-st/): newest permit Sep 23, 2026 - [124 Leyden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/124-leyden-st/): newest permit Apr 7, 2026 - [126 Leyden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/126-leyden-st/): newest permit Jul 30, 2025 - [166 Leyden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/166-leyden-st/): newest permit Aug 17, 2026 - [172 Leyden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/172-leyden-st/): newest permit Aug 10, 2025 - [188 Leyden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/188-leyden-st/): newest permit Aug 15, 2025 --- Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-11 19:12 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 11, 17:17 UTC. Map, the one permit at this address and 23 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-leyden-st/