# Building permits at 72 Leyden St, Boston, MA Four permits on record here. The newest, Sep 23: Install a fire alarm system in a 3 family residence. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 29 more permits (28 projects) since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 23, 2026 | Fire systems | Install a fire alarm system in a 3 family residence | $26,000 | [EFA1903234](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1903234/) | | Jul 7, 2026 | Plumbing | Renovate kitchen and baths | $7,000 | [PL1869301](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1869301/) | | Jul 1, 2026 | Electrical | service upgrade and rewire all 3 apartments and common areas. | $38,000 | [E1867311](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867311/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | 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/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 29 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 12, 2026 | [67 Leyden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-leyden-st/) | 120 ft SW | Roofing | strip and reroof | $7,200 | [SF1897240](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897240/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 13 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 6, 2026 | [166 Orient Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/166-orient-av/) | 780 ft E | Electrical | upgrade service from 100 to200 | $5,000 | [E1907607](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1907607/) | | Sep 22, 2026 | [38-58 Leyden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38--58-leyden-st/) | 380 ft NW | 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/) | 670 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/) | | Sep 8, 2026 | [206 Orient Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/206-orient-av/) | 430 ft NE | 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/) | 520 ft E | Addition | Construct a 10 x 12 single story 3 season porch | $56,250 | [ALT1873735](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1873735/) | | Aug 7, 2026 | [166-180 Brandywyne Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/166--180-brandywyne-dr/) | 950 ft SW | Plumbing | Replace tub and Symmons valve at 168 Brandywyne Drive. | $1,000 | [PL1882926](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1882926/) | | Jul 7, 2026 | [51 Breed St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-breed-st/) | 900 ft E | Fire systems | Install a new UL Central Station fire alarm system | $5,000 | [EFA1868468](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1868468/) | | Jun 30, 2026 | [188 Gladstone St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/188-gladstone-st/) | 370 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/) | 580 ft NE | Electrical | Emergency Service Mast Repair | $1,000 | [E1864227](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1864227/) | | May 23, 2026 | [54 Ashley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/54-ashley-st/) | 830 ft SE | Other | Setting up a 30x30 tent for the ymca summer program | $4,860 | [SF1848192](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848192/) | | May 19, 2026 | [38-58 Leyden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38--58-leyden-st/) | 380 ft NW | 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/) | 340 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Insulate attic. | $3,000 | [SF1842777](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1842777/) | | May 6, 2026 | [180-188 Faywood Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/180--188-faywood-av/) | 900 ft 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/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 15 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 30, 2026 | [231-245 Brandywyne Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/231--245-brandywyne-dr/) | 0.20 mi SW | Electrical | Relocate 40 amp electric panel and replace all lights, plugs and switches | $3,200 | [E1905180](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905180/) | | Aug 24, 2026 | [10-12 Breed St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10--12-breed-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | 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/) | 0.20 mi SE | 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/) | 0.22 mi E | 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/) | 0.20 mi SE | 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/) | 0.21 mi SE | 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/) | 0.22 mi E | 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/) | 0.22 mi E | 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/) | | Jul 27, 2026 | [23 Breed St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-breed-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | 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/) | 0.21 mi SE | Plumbing | Retest | $200 | [G1873800](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1873800/) | | Jul 15, 2026 | [36 Ashley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-ashley-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Roofing | strip rubber roof install new roof | $23,850 | [SF1871705](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871705/) | | Jun 30, 2026 | [171-185 Faywood Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/171--185-faywood-av/) | 0.23 mi NE | 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/) | 0.23 mi NE | 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/) | | Jun 18, 2026 | [36 Ashley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-ashley-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | 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/) | 0.23 mi E | Alteration or repair | Remove/replace 1 existing window. No structural work being done. | $2,806 | [SF1859504](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859504/) | ## 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 6, 2025 | At this address | | To confirm Occupancy as 2-Family | [BOA1759609](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2025-08-06 | | Approved | Apr 28, 2026 | 102 Beachview Rd | 0.20 mi NE | 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 | 0.21 mi NE | 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 Leyden St with permits, nearest house number first: - [67 Leyden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-leyden-st/): newest permit Sep 12, 2026 - [50 Leyden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-leyden-st/): newest permit May 19, 2026 - [38-58 Leyden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38--58-leyden-st/): newest permit Sep 22, 2026 - [36 Leyden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-leyden-st/): newest permit Feb 13, 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 - [10 Leyden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-leyden-st/): newest permit Mar 27, 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 2026-10-09 18:46 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 4 permits at this address and 29 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72-leyden-st/