# Building permits at 72 Gladstone St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $5.5M project at 1188-1194 Bennington St, permitted Jun 2.

Nine permits on record here. The newest, May 13: Attic insulation and air sealing to R-60. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 50 more permits (48 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 1,000 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Attic insulation and air sealing to R-60 | $10,975 | [SF1767411](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1767411/) |
| Apr 7, 2023 | Alteration or repair | General interior and exterior repairs, replace rotted wood, patch damaged siding, clean out basements/units, misc. repairs downspouts, change all locks, IPM service, paint, refurbish all windows, misc. landscaping, install door closures, new remove carpet, install plank floor, replace damage doors | $12,000 | [SF1426418](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1426418/) |
| Feb 17, 2021 | Electrical | Replaced meter socket and added a public meter socket. | $3,500 | [E1164112](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1164112/) |
| Sep 10, 2019 | Fire systems | To install emergency light units | $500 | [E979154](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E979154/) |
| Aug 27, 2019 | Fire systems | To install emergency light units and smoke detectors | $2,000 | [EFA995253](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA995253/) |
| Oct 12, 2016 | Alteration or repair | Change occupancy from 2 family to 3 family existing conditions.; Confirm existing occupancy. | Not listed | [ALT642110](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT642110/) |
| Jun 7, 2016 | Roofing | Remove the existing layers of roof shingles and install new asphalt roof shingles | $11,500 | [SF599003](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF599003/) |
| Jun 24, 2015 | Plumbing | install water piping for water heaters and 2 backflows | $500 | [PL487616](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL487616/) |
| Jun 24, 2015 | Plumbing | gas pipe 2 boilers and 1 water heater | $2,000 | [G487603](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G487603/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

50 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2026 | [202-204 Leyden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/202--204-leyden-st/) | 200 ft SW | 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 9, 2026 | [202-204 Leyden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/202--204-leyden-st/) | 200 ft SW | Plumbing | Add half bath, install electric water heater and reroute water piping. | $5,500 | [PL1856113](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1856113/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [202-204 Leyden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/202--204-leyden-st/) | 200 ft SW | 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 13, 2026 | [202-204 Leyden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/202--204-leyden-st/) | 200 ft SW | 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/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 31 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [69 Faywood Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-faywood-av/) | 810 ft N | Plumbing | Replace water heater in the basement | $1,800 | [PL1896812](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1896812/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [69 Faywood Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-faywood-av/) | 810 ft N | Plumbing | Reconnect gas to water heater | $400 | [G1896814](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1896814/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [36 Beachview Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-beachview-rd/) | 610 ft N | 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 29, 2026 | [20 Orient Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-orient-av/) | 840 ft E | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID - 879862,888952) (Unit -1, Unit -2) | $4,000 | [SF1900812](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900812/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [24 Waldemar Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-waldemar-av/) | 1,000 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Replace (15) single pane windows with triple pane windows. | $10,000 | [SF1901787](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901787/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [35 Beachview Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-beachview-rd/) | 670 ft N | 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 14, 2026 | [39 Faywood Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-faywood-av/) | 810 ft NE | Plumbing | WH Replacement | $1,000 | [PL1899693](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1899693/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [39 Faywood Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-faywood-av/) | 810 ft NE | Plumbing | wh replacement | $1,000 | [G1899694](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1899694/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [195 Leyden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/195-leyden-st/) | 390 ft SW | 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 17, 2026 | [166 Leyden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/166-leyden-st/) | 670 ft W | Electrical | Service Equipment upgrade due solar installation. | $65,000 | [E1888182](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1888182/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [166 Leyden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/166-leyden-st/) | 670 ft W | 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/) | 670 ft W | 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/) | 390 ft SW | 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/) | 660 ft SW | 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 29, 2026 | [76 Orient Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76-orient-av/) | 340 ft N | 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/) | 340 ft N | Electrical | Wiring for kitchen remodel on first floor | $5,000 | [E1878355](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1878355/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [28 Orient Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-orient-av/) | 760 ft E | Alteration or repair | Change the existing rubber roof and replace with new. Remove and replace the railings. Remove and replace exterior trimming complete. No structural changes to be made. | $24,000 | [SF1877320](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877320/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [76 Orient Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76-orient-av/) | 340 ft N | Plumbing | Kitchen remodel Kitchen Sink Kitchen Sink Disposal Dishwasher connection | $4,000 | [PL1875628](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1875628/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [36 Ashley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-ashley-st/) | 880 ft SW | Roofing | strip rubber roof install new roof | $23,850 | [SF1871705](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871705/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [76 Orient Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76-orient-av/) | 340 ft N | Alteration or repair | Remodel Kitchen Per Build Plans Included. | $178,687 | [SF1863457](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863457/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [51 Breed St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-breed-st/) | 910 ft W | Fire systems | Install a new UL Central Station fire alarm system | $5,000 | [EFA1868468](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1868468/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [51 Beachview Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-beachview-rd/) | 780 ft N | 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/) | 880 ft SW | 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/) | 600 ft W | 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 | [34 Gladstone St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-gladstone-st/) | 500 ft E | Alteration or repair | Decking remodeling.take down the old deck and rebuild a new decking on the size 10'x21'x 9'6" height, with stair get down from the side of the decking, all framing will be on pressure treated wood, decking boards on PVC material, and vinyl railings. We will be using the 4 footings already have there | $16,566 | [ALT1808048](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1808048/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [22-24 Gladstone St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22--24-gladstone-st/) | 600 ft E | Alteration or repair | wall dense pack cellulose, door kits if needed | $4,589 | [SF1850098](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850098/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [1188-1194 Bennington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1188--1194-bennington-st/) | 1,000 ft E | New building | Building A - Raze structures on existing on 22,233 s.f. site (Parcel No. 010567000). Construct a Twenty-two (22) unit mixed use residential building with 1-Retail space at lower level. with 8 parking spaces. In conjunction with ERT1462978.;Demolition of existing structure under SF1667452eplan -- BOA | $5,497,400 | [ERT1462975](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1462975/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [47 Beachview Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-beachview-rd/) | 740 ft N | 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/) | 740 ft N | 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/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [90-92 Orient Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/90--92-orient-av/) | 350 ft N | 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 | [11 Blackinton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-blackinton-st/) | 380 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Wall insulation to R-60 | $4,150 | [SF1767406](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1767406/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 15 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [166 Orient Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/166-orient-av/) | 0.22 mi NW | Electrical | upgrade service from 100 to200 | $5,000 | [E1907607](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1907607/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [1048 Saratoga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1048-saratoga-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Roofing | Replace Rubber Roof (13 Squares) | $17,000 | [SF1897271](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897271/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [1047 Saratoga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1047-saratoga-st/) | 0.25 mi SW | Plumbing | Plumbing connections to tankless water heater | $500 | [PL1895408](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1895408/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [1047 Saratoga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1047-saratoga-st/) | 0.25 mi SW | Plumbing | Gas connections to replacement tankless | $500 | [G1895412](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1895412/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [179 Gladstone St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/179-gladstone-st/) | 0.25 mi W | Addition | Construct a 10 x 12 single story 3 season porch | $56,250 | [ALT1873735](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1873735/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [10-12 Breed St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10--12-breed-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | 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/) | 0.23 mi SW | 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 | [22-24 Breed St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22--24-breed-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | 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/) | 0.19 mi SW | 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/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [23 Breed St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-breed-st/) | 0.19 mi SW | 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 20, 2026 | [45 Saint Edward Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45-saint-edward-rd/) | 0.23 mi S | Roofing | strip existing garage roofing and install new roofing materials, remove and replace rotted and damaged sheathing, install new garage doors. | $20,000 | [SF1874168](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1874168/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [69 Barnes Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-barnes-av/) | 0.21 mi S | Roofing | Roof Strip and Cover | $7,800 | [SF1860979](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860979/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [1051 Saratoga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1051-saratoga-st/) | 0.25 mi S | Alteration or repair | Demo &; remove existing decking, install new decks boards. Paint fascia &; handrails | $20,000 | [SF1861156](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861156/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [40 Saint Edward Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-saint-edward-rd/) | 0.22 mi S | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy of existing 3 family. | Not listed | [ALT1846023](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1846023/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [40 Saint Edward Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-saint-edward-rd/) | 0.22 mi S | Roofing | Pending Occupancy Committee -;ALT1846023.strip off and re roof | $3,600 | [SF1845874](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845874/) |

## 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 | 100 Beachview Rd | 0.23 mi NW | 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 |
| Approved | Apr 28, 2026 | 102 Beachview Rd | 0.23 mi NW | 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 |

## More on this street

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

- [81 Gladstone St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/81-gladstone-st/): newest permit Oct 9, 2024
- [61 Gladstone St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61-gladstone-st/): newest permit Jul 28, 2025
- [37 Gladstone St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-gladstone-st/): newest permit Feb 13, 2026
- [108 Gladstone St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/108-gladstone-st/): newest permit Jul 9, 2025
- [34 Gladstone St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-gladstone-st/): newest permit Jun 9, 2026
- [114 Gladstone St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114-gladstone-st/): newest permit Jun 17, 2026
- [22-24 Gladstone St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22--24-gladstone-st/): newest permit Jun 3, 2026
- [145 Gladstone St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/145-gladstone-st/): newest permit Jun 26, 2025
- [179 Gladstone St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/179-gladstone-st/): newest permit Sep 1, 2026
- [188 Gladstone St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/188-gladstone-st/): newest permit Jun 30, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-09 13:53 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, 13:17 UTC.

Map, all 9 permits at this address and 50 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72-gladstone-st/