# Building permits at 53 Gibson St, Boston, MA

Five permits on record here. The newest, Nov 6, 2024: Install 6.00kw solar panels on roof. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 55 more permits (54 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2024 | Solar | Install 6.00kw solar panels on roof. 15 total panels. No battery. No structural. | $29,616 | [E1660127](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1660127/) |
| Oct 15, 2024 | Solar | Install 6.00kw solar panels on roof. 15 total panels. No battery. No structural. | $37,020 | [SF1660123](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1660123/) |
| Sep 2, 2015 | Plumbing | Furnace replacement | $1,200 | [G499643](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G499643/) |
| Jun 17, 2014 | Alteration or repair | Weatherization/Insulation - exterior wall insulation blown-in | $2,300 | [SF374584](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF374584/) |
| May 10, 2011 | Fence, wall or deck | repair front porch rails, floors and facial boards | $7,200 | [SF76051](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF76051/) |

## 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), 31 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [384 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/384-adams-st/) | 750 ft SE | Roofing | Remove old existing asphalt shingles and replace with new ashpalth shingles | $21,166 | [SF1902028](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902028/) |
| Oct 6, 2026 | [336 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/336-adams-st/) | 500 ft E | Plumbing | Furnace replacement for Unit #7 only. | $9,500 | [G1906777](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1906777/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [35 Parkman St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-parkman-st/) | 370 ft S | Electrical | Wiring replacement for a gas furnace. This is a straight equipment replacement. | $287 | [E1904539](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904539/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [9 Lincoln St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-lincoln-st/) | 760 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Removal and replacement/repair of existing deck boards and miscellaneous trim | $3,000 | [SF1903779](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903779/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [1480-1480b Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1480--1480b-dorchester-av/) | 980 ft NW | Electrical | Install lighting on facade of building | $5,000 | [E1900986](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900986/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [272-274 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/272--274-adams-st/) | 800 ft N | Electrical | install lighting and outlets for pool hall install new electrical panel | $20,000 | [E1899933](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899933/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [110 Gibson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/110-gibson-st/) | 790 ft NE | Electrical | the utility company has requested a meter socket inspection, meter # 2832962 | $250 | [E1899318](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899318/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [76-78 Parkman St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76--78-parkman-st/) | 670 ft E | Plumbing | Gas re-test | $4,000 | [G1899677](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1899677/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [84-86 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84--86-park-st/) | 780 ft NE | Plumbing | Bath Water heaters Kitchens Laundry's | $44,900 | [PL1897644](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1897644/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [84-86 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84--86-park-st/) | 780 ft NE | Plumbing | Water heaters Ranges | $12,600 | [G1897646](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1897646/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [11 Gibson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-gibson-st/) | 520 ft W | Alteration or repair | To insulate exterior walls with blown in cellulose insulation. | $15,639 | [SF1871320](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871320/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [10 Victory Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-victory-rd/) | 950 ft SE | Plumbing | Replace Boiler | $3,000 | [PL1883728](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1883728/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [10 Victory Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-victory-rd/) | 950 ft SE | Plumbing | Replace Boiler | $3,000 | [G1883729](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1883729/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [386 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/386-centre-st/) | 990 ft S | Alteration or repair | Demo drywall in second floor bathtub and replace with a new shower. Remove existing toilet and replace with a new toilet. Inspection for fire stopping and/or insulation. | $29,800 | [SF1873609](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873609/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [1545 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1545-dorchester-av/) | 970 ft W | Electrical | City of boston event requiring generator | $500 | [ETS1879646](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1879646/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [1526-1530 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1526--1530-dorchester-av/) | 640 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Change occupancy from Retails, Lodgers, Offices, Education Center and Ice Cream Parlor;to;Retails,Lodgers, Offices, Education Center, Ice Cream Parlor, and;Retail;with;accessory food service (prepackaged food and coffee),accessory Art Gallery, and Accessory Live Entertainment. | Not listed | [ALT1846458](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1846458/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [272-274 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/272--274-adams-st/) | 800 ft N | Alteration or repair | change occupancy from sign shop to pool hall and frame office and two bathroom for pool hall.. | $85,000 | [ALT1867804](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1867804/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [386 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/386-centre-st/) | 990 ft S | Plumbing | Convert bathtub to shower in second floor bathroom. Replace valve. | $4,000 | [PL1873617](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1873617/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [10 Adams Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-adams-te/) | 950 ft SE | Plumbing | replace cast iron drain pipe to pvc pipe | $14,000 | [PL1873582](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1873582/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [46 Dix St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/46-dix-st/) | 830 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Remove existing siding, install new siding | $40,139 | [SF1865777](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1865777/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [1548-1558 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1548--1558-dorchester-av/) | 620 ft W | Electrical | Parks department event requiring generator | $500 | [ETS1870170](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1870170/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [96 Dix St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/96-dix-st/) | 580 ft SE | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1869873](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1869873/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [1526-1530 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1526--1530-dorchester-av/) | 640 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Add bathroom fixtures to pre existing bathrooms in the existing; retail space as per plans | $14,500 | [ALT1846492](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1846492/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [11 Gibson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-gibson-st/) | 520 ft W | Plumbing | Install (3) 80KBTU furnaces | $20,000 | [G1860912](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1860912/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [111 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/111-park-st/) | 580 ft N | Alteration or repair | Remove and install siding | $35,000 | [SF1860830](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860830/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [1545 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1545-dorchester-av/) | 970 ft W | Electrical | Parks department event requiring generator | $500 | [ETS1859731](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1859731/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [48-50 Parkman St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48--50-parkman-st/) | 330 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Mass Save Insulation and Air Sealing | $6,519 | [SF1808930](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1808930/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [38 Parkman St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-parkman-st/) | 260 ft SE | Roofing | Strip existing roof and replace with new Certainteed landmark shingle system, 15 square, no structural changes to be made | $9,500 | [SF1847621](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847621/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [50 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-park-st/) | 930 ft NE | Electrical | repair / replace exterior solar disconnect | $9,500 | [E1846102](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846102/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [1548-1558 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1548--1558-dorchester-av/) | 620 ft W | Other | Installation of a 20x20 frame tent and a 10x30 frame tent that will be setup on Saturday and taken down on Monday AM. Tents will be secured with 500 lb. cement blocks on each tent leg. | $1,850 | [SF1843543](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843543/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [48 Dix St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-dix-st/) | 810 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Remove, dispose and reinstall decking on all 3 rear decks. | $15,000 | [SF1839948](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1839948/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 24 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | [356 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/356-centre-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Alteration or repair | Replace 13 windows + 13 interior doors + kitchen cabinet and countertop + baseboards + door and window casings + kitchen and bathroom tiles + hardwood floor and paint the third floor unit + repair the vinyl siding *work in unit 3; | $150,000 | [SF1906584](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1906584/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [3 O'Donnell Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-o'donnell-te/) | 0.24 mi S | Roofing | Remove rubber from roof. Apply.060 fully adhered rubber membrane. 1200 sq' | $24,600 | [SF1902058](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902058/) |
| Sep 19, 2026 | [229 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/229-park-st/) | 0.25 mi W | Electrical | Diesel generator to Power Inflatables for duration of event | $765 | [E1901652](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1901652/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [1461 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1461-dorchester-av/) | 0.24 mi NW | Electrical | Install lighting on facade of building | $5,000 | [E1900984](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900984/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [1460-1474 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1460--1474-dorchester-av/) | 0.22 mi N | Electrical | Replace 3 fixtures on the facade of the building | $3,000 | [E1900980](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900980/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [1453-1459 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1453--1459-dorchester-av/) | 0.24 mi N | Electrical | Install lights on facade of building | $10,000 | [E1900977](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900977/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [3 O'Donnell Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-o'donnell-te/) | 0.24 mi S | Alteration or repair | Clean Joe will be removing affected drywalls, ceilings, and floors to clean up and prevent further damages. Interior finishes only. | $15,000 | [SF1900249](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900249/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [5-7 Carlotta St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5--7-carlotta-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Electrical | Electrical service upgrade to 200 amps and new common meter from eversource. Auth# 27479749 | $4,000 | [E1899856](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899856/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [1453-1459 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1453--1459-dorchester-av/) | 0.24 mi N | Sign | Install a channel letter sign with raceway to the wall. | $4,000 | [ALT1867476](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1867476/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [10 O'Donnell Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-o'donnell-te/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Work being done through Mass Save. Air seal and insukate attic floor with open blown cellulose up to R-49. Install roof vent to meet NFA requirements. Install 6" Fiberglass batts and air seal basement rim joist sill | $4,021 | [SF1887094](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1887094/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [429 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/429-adams-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-879082) | $5,000 | [SF1883278](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1883278/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [43 Elmdale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-elmdale-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Alteration or repair | two family 41-43 elmdale. two contracts. insulate walls with cellulose | $7,363 | [SF1857219](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857219/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [10 O'Donnell Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-o'donnell-te/) | 0.24 mi SW | Mechanical (HVAC) | Installation of a BRYANT Slim Ducted Indoor Unit - High Static 24,000 BTU with ductwork Installation of a BRYANT 48,000 BTU 6 port High-Heat Heat Pump Unit. Installation of a BRYANT 18,000 BTU high wall-mounted ductless unit. Installation of a BRYANT 6,000 BTU high wall-mounted ductless unit. | $33,884 | [SF1872199](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1872199/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [22 Lafield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-lafield-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Alteration or repair | Demo existing front deck, repair granite under deck, frame 3story deck with pressure treated wood, install 2 schulter strips 1st &; 2nd floor deck, Install PVC decking over entire deck &; stairs, Install PVC railing on 3 decks, Install J channel and PVC soffit panel on ceiling deck, Install 3 doors. | $68,500 | [SF1870896](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870896/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [1-5 Dix St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1--5-dix-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Replacement existing ADA ramp Deck handicap access same size as is per drawings. No change in footprint. | $40,000 | [SF1873763](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873763/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [10 O'Donnell Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-o'donnell-te/) | 0.24 mi SW | Electrical | Installation of a new high voltage electrical for (1) system. - New disconnect with surge protector built-in - New GFCI - New dedicated circuit | $1,050 | [E1872206](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1872206/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [34 Victory Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-victory-rd/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Install 1 replacement window - no structural work | $1,298 | [SF1857150](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857150/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [58 Neponset Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58-neponset-av/) | 0.23 mi SE | Roofing | do some repair work on the EPDM roofing - NO STRUCTURAL CHANGES | $6,860 | [SF1856415](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856415/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [8 Charles St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-charles-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Confirming existing single family occupancy. | Not listed | [ALT1844686](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1844686/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [402 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/402-centre-st/) | 0.19 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Installation and wiring of replacement system into existing ductwork consisting of three condensers and three air handlers | $37,917 | [SF1822995](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1822995/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [10 O'Donnell Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-o'donnell-te/) | 0.24 mi SW | Roofing | To strip off old roof shingles and replace with new asphalt shingles install ice and water barrier drip edge insulation flashing and install rubber roof on front porch roof area | $18,000 | [SF1846141](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846141/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [1453-1459 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1453--1459-dorchester-av/) | 0.24 mi N | Plumbing | Renovation, 1 hand sink, 1 pre-sink, 1 floor sink, 1 ice maker, 1 9d, 1 grease trap, 1 mop sink, 1 3 bay sink, 1 toilet, 1 lav and 1 tankless commercial water heater. | $23,000 | [PL1845715](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1845715/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [1453-1459 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1453--1459-dorchester-av/) | 0.24 mi N | Plumbing | Renovation, 5 flyer, 1 six-burner 1 co/ansel valve, and commercial tankless water heater. | $15,000 | [G1845717](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1845717/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [8 Charles St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-charles-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Repair, replacing siding, insurance binder and debris removal. | $3,500 | [SF1843295](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843295/) |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Requested |  | 59 Gibson St | 100 ft E | To raze existing 2 family home to build 7857 sf 3 story 6 unit residential building with 6 parking spaces | [BOA1873019](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-07-15 |
| Requested |  | 291 Adams St | 550 ft N | To add a small space for live entertainment | [BOA1800743](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2025-11-24 |
| Approved | Jun 16, 2026 | 1526 to 1530 Dorchester Av | 650 ft NW | To change occupancy from Retails, Lodgers, Offices, Education Center and Ice Cream Parlor to Retails… | [BOA1849154](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2026-05-13 |

## More on this street

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

- [60 Gibson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60-gibson-st/): newest permit Dec 22, 2025
- [40 Gibson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-gibson-st/): newest permit Sep 30, 2025
- [69 Gibson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-gibson-st/): newest permit Aug 6, 2025
- [32 Gibson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-gibson-st/): newest permit Jan 30, 2025
- [25 Gibson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-gibson-st/): newest permit Nov 27, 2024
- [11 Gibson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-gibson-st/): newest permit Aug 11, 2026
- [110 Gibson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/110-gibson-st/): newest permit Sep 14, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-11 09:14 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, 04:17 UTC.

Map, all 5 permits at this address and 55 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/53-gibson-st/