# Building permits at 38 Glencoe St, Boston, MA

Seven permits on record here. The newest, Nov 27, 2024: Install hardwire 7 smoke detectors. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 56 more permits (54 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 27, 2024 | Fire systems | Install hardwire 7 smoke detectors | $2,000 | [EFA1674198](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1674198/) |
| Nov 27, 2024 | Electrical | Upgrade 200 amp service; rewire kitchen and 2 bathroom. | $10,000 | [E1674164](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1674164/) |
| Nov 6, 2024 | Plumbing | Renovation, basement combi unit, washer, mopsink, 1 full bath. 1St fl kitchen, 2nd fl 1 full bath | $12,000 | [PL1668656](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1668656/) |
| Nov 6, 2024 | Plumbing | Renovation, basement combi unit, dryer. 1St fl kitchen stove. | $11,000 | [G1668658](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1668658/) |
| Oct 15, 2024 | Alteration or repair | I would like to remodel our current two bathrooms. The cost of this project is approximately $32,000. Thank you! | $32,000 | [SF1659621](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1659621/) |
| Sep 27, 2024 | Alteration or repair | I would like to remodel our current kitchen. The cost for this project is approximately $20,000. Thank you! | $20,000 | [SF1654836](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1654836/) |
| Nov 17, 2010 | Alteration or repair | strip &; install new siding &; trim | $13,100 | [SF52116](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF52116/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

56 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | [22 Saybrook St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-saybrook-st/) | 240 ft NW | Roofing | Strip and re-roof | $11,500 | [SF1902187](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902187/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 42 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [16-18 Mapleton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16--18-mapleton-st/) | 890 ft SW | Plumbing | Replace water heater in the basement | $1,800 | [PL1879537](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1879537/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [16-18 Mapleton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16--18-mapleton-st/) | 890 ft SW | Plumbing | Reconnect gas to water heater | $400 | [G1879540](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1879540/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [64 Etna St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/64-etna-st/) | 410 ft SE | Electrical | Wire two bedroom attic space in accordance with Massachusetts Electrical Code. Install required smoke/CO detectors and interconnect with the second-floor. | $7,500 | [E1906897](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1906897/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [56 Murdock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56-murdock-st/) | 930 ft S | Demolition | Demolish existing multifamilyDig Safe#20263209812 | $50,000 | [SF1896841](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896841/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [173 Market St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/173-market-st/) | 940 ft N | Electrical | connect 2 signs to existing electrical service for New Balance | $1,000 | [E1903851](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903851/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [283-285 Market St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/283--285-market-st/) | 900 ft SW | Electrical | Upgrade 200 amp service ( no public meter) | $6,000 | [E1903114](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903114/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [173 Market St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/173-market-st/) | 940 ft N | Sign | Install new illuminated sign cabinets on south & east elevations and install new faces in existing free-standing sign, as per drawings provided | $8,625 | [ALT1880883](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1880883/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [15 Guest St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-guest-st/) | 990 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Joint sealant installation, Traffic coating, Clean and coat steel beam, double-Tee beam repair, and strengthening | $116,435 | [SF1899344](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899344/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [238-242 Market St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/238--242-market-st/) | 460 ft W | Plumbing | Kitchen remodeling - UNIT 108 | $2,000 | [PL1899333](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1899333/) |
| Sep 6, 2026 | [238-242 Market St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/238--242-market-st/) | 460 ft W | Electrical | Install lighting throughout kitchen are, floor heat power Work to be done at 1 cypress st unit 108 | $2,000 | [E1897619](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1897619/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [87 Etna St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/87-etna-st/) | 530 ft S | Electrical | Wire the new 3 bathroom. 1 bathroom for unit 1 2 bathroom for unit 2 | $4,500 | [E1896199](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896199/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [8-12 Seager Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8--12-seager-ct/) | 690 ft W | Alteration or repair | Replacing 3 existing double hung windows | $4,238 | [SF1894105](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894105/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [87 Etna St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/87-etna-st/) | 530 ft S | Alteration or repair | Add 3 baths. Sand and Refinish wood floor and stairs. Replace 5 interior doors. Paint interior walls. | $30,000 | [SF1888807](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888807/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [238-242 Market St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/238--242-market-st/) | 460 ft W | Alteration or repair | Kitchen remodel - Work to be done at secondary address 1 Cypress Rd | $43,500 | [SF1874966](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1874966/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [108 Murdock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/108-murdock-st/) | 600 ft SE | Fence, wall or deck | replace side entrance 3x5 deck and stairs | $4,600 | [SF1888206](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888206/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [87 Murdock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/87-murdock-st/) | 800 ft SE | Fence, wall or deck | Reinforce existing materials so that the necessary materials that need to be removed and replaced will be accessible. This will be done on both the front and rear triple decks as described on included contract. Remove all debris. (This application is to replace SF1886513 to correct mistakes made.) | $23,800 | [SF1886560](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886560/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [64 Etna St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/64-etna-st/) | 410 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Finish existing 3rd floor into 2 bedrooms with play area and legalize extension of living space into the basement area. Owner needs to apply for variance and needs rejection letter for 1. FAR, 2. Gross area, and 3. Usable open space. Please bill for permit reduced fee. | $83,450 | [ALT1603563](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1603563/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [15 Guest St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-guest-st/) | 990 ft NE | Electrical | Relocate Wiring, add Exit Signs at wall Relocation and Door Install. | $1,000 | [E1885727](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1885727/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [4 Cypress Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-cypress-rd/) | 400 ft W | Alteration or repair | Weatherization, Insulation, Air Sealing | $22,120 | [SF1879942](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879942/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [280 Market St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/280-market-st/) | 800 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Basement renovation - create storage and living space, Laundry Room, flooring, framing, lighting | $30,000 | [ALT1845371](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1845371/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [32-34 Etna St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32--34-etna-st/) | 400 ft E | Alteration or repair | 2Nd floor windows remove and replace 9 windows, like for like, same size, no structural changes | $8,500 | [SF1867747](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867747/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [155-157 Murdock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/155--157-murdock-st/) | 910 ft E | Alteration or repair | Installing 33 Windows,Remove the existing window,Inspect the rough opening.Prepare the opening.Install flashing,Set and secure the window. Air seal the window. Install exterior weather protection.Install interior trim | $21,000 | [SF1867880](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867880/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [15 Guest St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-guest-st/) | 990 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Shift non-load bearing wall and add one double for closet. Shift two sprinkler heads and exit signs to accommodate wall, paint new walls. No change of use, no Structural work, no change in egress path, No changes to Fire Alarm systems, no plumbing, and no HVAC changes. | $52,994 | [SF1863291](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863291/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [43 Gardena St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-gardena-st/) | 270 ft S | Electrical | catv, doorbell | $1,200 | [ELV1859150](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1859150/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [43 Gardena St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-gardena-st/) | 270 ft S | Fire systems | wire hard wired smoke detectors & combination CO detectors | $2,000 | [EFA1859149](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1859149/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [43 Gardena St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-gardena-st/) | 270 ft S | Electrical | Rewire 2 family, replace existing meter socket with new 3 gang meter socket 200 amps, rewire basement not living area | $35,000 | [E1859147](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1859147/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [145 N Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/145-n-beacon-st/) | 960 ft NE | Plumbing | Replacing 5 roof top units | Not listed | [G1859052](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1859052/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [21-23 Elmira St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21--23-elmira-st/) | 660 ft SW | Electrical | Loosen and resecure meter socket for new siding. | $300 | [E1858564](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1858564/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [145 N Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/145-n-beacon-st/) | 960 ft NE | Electrical | Disconnect wiring to 5 rtu reconnect and replace outlets and disconnects. | $5,000 | [E1857375](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1857375/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [21-23 Elmira St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21--23-elmira-st/) | 660 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace with new vinyl siding with moisture paper and insulation underlayment | $52,000 | [SF1857169](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857169/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [74 Elmira St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/74-elmira-st/) | 650 ft S | Alteration or repair | we are insulating the walls with cellulose also insulating the attic with cellulose and air seal also insulating the kneewall slope with 9" fiberglass and 2" rigid | $15,663 | [SF1852905](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1852905/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [43 Gardena St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-gardena-st/) | 270 ft S | Plumbing | Renovating kitchen, bathroom and laundry | $12,000 | [PL1849682](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1849682/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [43 Gardena St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-gardena-st/) | 270 ft S | Plumbing | Renovating kitchen, bathroom and laundry | $12,000 | [PL1849671](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1849671/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [43 Gardena St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-gardena-st/) | 270 ft S | Plumbing | Replacing furnace and gas stove | $6,000 | [G1849693](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1849693/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [43 Gardena St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-gardena-st/) | 270 ft S | Plumbing | Replacing furnace and gas stove | $6,000 | [G1849690](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1849690/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [83 Etna St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/83-etna-st/) | 500 ft S | Alteration or repair | Repair of front porch and back deck. Demo and rebuild of 2 story front porch with new framing, decking, railings, stairs, and finishes. Demo and rebuild of back deck with new decking, railings, stairs, and finishes. | $10,500 | [SF1853807](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853807/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [212-214 Market St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/212--214-market-st/) | 420 ft NW | Roofing | Remove and Replace EPDM, Parapet Cap, Install aluminum Drip Edge, Flash all Inside and Outside Corners, Install Tapered Insulation. We will need a lift for this project. | $18,341 | [SF1853686](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853686/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [4 Cypress Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-cypress-rd/) | 400 ft W | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 7 windows; like for like size; no structural changes | $24,877 | [SF1851941](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851941/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [89-91 Dustin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/89--91-dustin-st/) | 990 ft E | Electrical | Move the existing PV system tie-in to a different meter on same property. | $499 | [E1852159](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1852159/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [77-79 Dustin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/77--79-dustin-st/) | 990 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Mass Save Insulation | $11,530 | [SF1850577](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850577/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [87 Murdock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/87-murdock-st/) | 800 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Insulate walls with dense pack cellulose and basement rim joist with 2" ISO board. | $13,871 | [SF1847966](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847966/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [260-262 Market St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/260--262-market-st/) | 600 ft W | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. Doing on two of the three units | $11,000 | [SF1846815](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846815/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 13 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [27 Sparhawk St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-sparhawk-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Plumbing | replace stove | $500 | [G1905865](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1905865/) |
| Oct 3, 2026 | [27 Sparhawk St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-sparhawk-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Plumbing | kitchen and bathroom fixture swap out | $4,000 | [PL1905862](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1905862/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [59 Murdock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-murdock-st/) | 0.19 mi SE | Plumbing | remove existing water heater (gas) and replace with a new water heater (gas) | $1,000 | [G1902057](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1902057/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [74 Faneuil St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/74-faneuil-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Electrical | Demo of existing court lighting. Installation of new electrical service, service enclosure cabinet, athletic field lighting, underground conduit, feeders, and branch circuit conductors. This is for the Boston Parks Department as part of the McKinney Playground renovation project. | $2,500 | [E1901558](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1901558/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [27 Sparhawk St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-sparhawk-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Remodel kitchen and bathroom at 29 Sparhawk St, | $24,000 | [SF1899970](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899970/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [114-116 N Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114--116-n-beacon-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Plumbing | Plumbing for two commercial bathroom and break room kitchen sink with dishwasher. | $58,000 | [PL1889177](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1889177/) |
| Jul 25, 2026 | [114-116 N Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114--116-n-beacon-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Alteration or repair | Change occupancy of existing building from professional office/medical to place of worship and community center. Interior renovations to reconfigure space to new uses; reconfigure existing parking area to provide 15 parking spaces including one accessible space; new mechanical, electrical, fire sys. | $350,000 | [ALT1808921](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1808921/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [17 Sparhawk St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-sparhawk-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Electrical | AC 2nd floor | $9,000 | [E1873069](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1873069/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [42 Faneuil St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-faneuil-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Plumbing | Remove and replace a gas boiler | $14,850 | [PL1870987](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1870987/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [42 Faneuil St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-faneuil-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Plumbing | Remove a chimney vented gas boiler and replace it with a new Lochinvar Direct vent boiler. | $14,850 | [G1870984](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1870984/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [34 Dustin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-dustin-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Plumbing | Reconnect gas to water heater in basement | $400 | [G1841940](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1841940/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [33 Murdock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33-murdock-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Electrical | Replacing existing 100 amp service with a new 200 amp service. Install new 40 space panel with Surge protection. Install new feeder and disconnect for condenser. | $5,800 | [E1847671](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1847671/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [34 Dustin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-dustin-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Plumbing | Replace water heater in the basement | $1,800 | [PL1841937](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1841937/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

There are no zoning requests on file within ¼ mi. Boston's feed was last read Oct 9.

## More on this street

Other addresses on Glencoe St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [35 Glencoe St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-glencoe-st/): newest permit Oct 6, 2025
- [21 Glencoe St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-glencoe-st/): newest permit Jan 13, 2025
- [18 Glencoe St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-glencoe-st/): newest permit Oct 22, 2025
- [90-92 Glencoe St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/90--92-glencoe-st/): newest permit Mar 10, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-09 08:15 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, 06:47 UTC.

Map, all 7 permits at this address and 56 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-glencoe-st/