# Building permits at 51 Breed St, Boston, MA

Five permits on record here. The newest, Jul 7: Install a new UL Central Station fire alarm system. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 55 more permits (54 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2026 | Fire systems | Install a new UL Central Station fire alarm system | $5,000 | [EFA1868468](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1868468/) |
| Feb 17, 2026 | Plumbing | Plumbing Work For Multi-Family Property | $60,000 | [PL1821337](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1821337/) |
| Feb 17, 2026 | Plumbing | Gas Work for Multi Family Property | $30,000 | [G1821345](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1821345/) |
| Feb 1, 2026 | Electrical | 6 units and all common areas | $75,000 | [E1813279](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1813279/) |
| Jan 15, 2025 | Electrical | Temporary power for construction of 6 family | $1,000 | [ETS1682907](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1682907/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 37 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [166 Orient Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/166-orient-av/) | 450 ft N | Electrical | upgrade service from 100 to200 | $5,000 | [E1907607](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1907607/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [36 Beachview Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-beachview-rd/) | 930 ft NE | 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 23, 2026 | [72 Leyden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72-leyden-st/) | 900 ft W | 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/) | 1,000 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/) | 830 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Remove & replace 1 window; like for like size; no structural changes | $10,019 | [SF1896697](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896697/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [179 Gladstone St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/179-gladstone-st/) | 420 ft NW | 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/) | 630 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 24, 2026 | [10-12 Breed St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10--12-breed-st/) | 800 ft 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 17, 2026 | [22-24 Breed St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22--24-breed-st/) | 600 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/) | 270 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/) | 600 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/) | 490 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/) | 270 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/) | 270 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/) | 630 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/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [1064 Bennington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1064-bennington-st/) | 760 ft 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 27, 2026 | [23 Breed St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-breed-st/) | 490 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 17, 2026 | [7 Ford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-ford-st/) | 820 ft S | Plumbing | Retest | $200 | [G1873800](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1873800/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [36 Ashley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-ashley-st/) | 520 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/) | 900 ft W | 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/) | 900 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 | [188 Gladstone St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/188-gladstone-st/) | 540 ft W | Electrical | We will wire a replacement AC system. | $1,150 | [E1862907](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862907/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [202-204 Leyden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/202--204-leyden-st/) | 770 ft E | 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 24, 2026 | [186 Orient Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/186-orient-av/) | 610 ft NW | Electrical | Emergency Service Mast Repair | $1,000 | [E1864227](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1864227/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [51 Beachview Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-beachview-rd/) | 1,000 ft NE | 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/) | 520 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/) | 310 ft E | Alteration or repair | Remove/replace 1 existing window. No structural work being done. | $2,806 | [SF1859504](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859504/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [202-204 Leyden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/202--204-leyden-st/) | 770 ft E | 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/) | 990 ft NE | 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/) | 990 ft NE | 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/) | 900 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 28, 2026 | [202-204 Leyden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/202--204-leyden-st/) | 770 ft E | 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 23, 2026 | [54 Ashley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/54-ashley-st/) | 590 ft SW | 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/) | 810 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 13, 2026 | [72 Gladstone St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72-gladstone-st/) | 910 ft E | 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/) | 840 ft 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/) | 770 ft E | 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/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | [960 Bennington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/960-bennington-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Finishing basement, Adding a ADU of 860 sqft living space with 2 bedrooms, kitchen, 1 full bathroom, 1 half bathroom and sprinkler systems, all in the Architecture plans. | $230,540 | [ALT1799270](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1799270/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [115 Faywood Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/115-faywood-av/) | 0.21 mi N | 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 | [35 Beachview Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-beachview-rd/) | 0.20 mi NE | 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 22, 2026 | [38-58 Leyden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38--58-leyden-st/) | 0.24 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/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [14 Crestway Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-crestway-rd/) | 0.22 mi 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 3, 2026 | [1007-1009 Saratoga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1007--1009-saratoga-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Electrical | Bryant® - Legacy™ - 5-Ton - 13.4 SEER2 - Single-Packaged Rooftop Units Standard Gas/Electric Unit - 208/230-3-60 - R-454B Model Number: 582LP06A110A2A0AA Includes: - Disposal of existing equipment - Installation of new Bryant RTU - Electrical connnection - Gas connection - System Startup - CURB ada | $22,194 | [SF1880521](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880521/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [76 Orient Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76-orient-av/) | 0.20 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/) | 0.20 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/) | 0.20 mi E | Plumbing | Kitchen remodel Kitchen Sink Kitchen Sink Disposal Dishwasher connection | $4,000 | [PL1875628](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1875628/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [76 Orient Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76-orient-av/) | 0.20 mi E | Alteration or repair | Remodel Kitchen Per Build Plans Included. | $178,687 | [SF1863457](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863457/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [171-185 Faywood Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/171--185-faywood-av/) | 0.21 mi N | 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/) | 0.21 mi 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/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [9 Crestway Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-crestway-rd/) | 0.23 mi N | Plumbing | two new bathrooms on the second floor | $5,000 | [PL1853109](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1853109/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [38-58 Leyden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38--58-leyden-st/) | 0.24 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/) | 0.23 mi W | Alteration or repair | Insulate attic. | $3,000 | [SF1842777](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1842777/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [9 Crestway Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-crestway-rd/) | 0.23 mi N | 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/) | 0.23 mi N | 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/) | 0.21 mi 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/) |

## 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 | 750 ft N | 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 | 750 ft N | 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 Breed St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [33 Breed St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33-breed-st/): newest permit Mar 19, 2026
- [25 Breed St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-breed-st/): newest permit Aug 27, 2025
- [23 Breed St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-breed-st/): newest permit Aug 14, 2026
- [22-24 Breed St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22--24-breed-st/): newest permit Aug 17, 2026
- [18-22 Breed St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18--22-breed-st/): newest permit Mar 18, 2026
- [15 Breed St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-breed-st/): newest permit Jul 11, 2025
- [10-12 Breed St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10--12-breed-st/): newest permit Aug 24, 2026
- [5 Breed St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-breed-st/): newest permit Sep 11, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-11 01:22 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 10, 21:47 UTC.

Map, all 5 permits at this address and 55 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-breed-st/