# Building permits at 74 Leonard St, Boston, MA

18 permits issued within a quarter mile in the last 30 days, at least twice the monthly pace before that.

Five permits on record here. The newest, Aug 20, 2025: Half Bathroom Remodel -Toilet -Lavatory. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 48 more permits (46 projects) since May 1. A zoning hearing Oct 22 covers 27 Greenwich St, 570 ft northwest.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2025 | Plumbing | Half Bathroom Remodel -Toilet -Lavatory | $2,500 | [PL1762151](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1762151/) |
| Aug 11, 2025 | Electrical | Wiring for a 4 season room on the first floor level | $2,000 | [E1759134](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1759134/) |
| May 22, 2025 | Alteration or repair | replacing existing back sunroom. | $115,000 | [SF1716175](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1716175/) |
| Sep 5, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Confirming the occupancy of single family in existence for many years no work to be done | Not listed | [ALT1638080](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1638080/) |
| Aug 23, 2024 | Alteration or repair | ;painting,vinyl flooring, cabinets, shower - no structural | $40,000 | [SF1638075](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1638075/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

48 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 11, 2026 | [51 Leonard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-leonard-st/) | 240 ft SW | Roofing | Job address: 53 Leonard St, Dorchester Strip and re-roof 60 mil PVC membrane | $10,905 | [SF1896607](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896607/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 34 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | [17 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-park-st/) | 850 ft E | Plumbing | 1 Bath remodeling at the 3 Floor apt 4 | $3,500 | [PL1906321](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1906321/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [1399 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1399-dorchester-av/) | 910 ft NW | Plumbing | install one backflow preventer | $5,000 | [PL1905416](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1905416/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [1399 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1399-dorchester-av/) | 910 ft NW | Plumbing | remove and replace oil boiler and replace with a new gas boiler | $5,000 | [G1905414](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1905414/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [17 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-park-st/) | 850 ft E | Electrical | Bathroom remodeling with 4 outlets in the bathroom, install 3 wall sconces on single pole switch, install 5 recess lights and install new exhaust bathroom fan. | $2,500 | [E1904548](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904548/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [1 Duncan Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-duncan-te/) | 390 ft W | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 8.2 KW 20 panels with installation of 1 tesla powerwall3 battery installed on exterior of home | $52,800 | [E1904123](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904123/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [1460-1474 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1460--1474-dorchester-av/) | 970 ft SW | 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/) | 1,000 ft SW | Electrical | Install lights on facade of building | $10,000 | [E1900977](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900977/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [1448-1454 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1448--1454-dorchester-av/) | 880 ft SW | Electrical | Install lights on facade of building | $4,000 | [E1900973](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900973/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [272-274 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/272--274-adams-st/) | 960 ft SW | Electrical | install lighting and outlets for pool hall install new electrical panel | $20,000 | [E1899933](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899933/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [17 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-park-st/) | 850 ft E | Alteration or repair | Bathroom Remodel | $50,000 | [SF1897027](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897027/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [17 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-park-st/) | 850 ft E | Alteration or repair | Bathroom Remodel | $50,000 | [SF1882519](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1882519/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [40-42 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40--42-park-st/) | 790 ft SE | Fire systems | Replace existing fire alarm panel with new digital fire alarm panel. Add new cellular dialer. Replace and test during an 8 hour shift building is owned by bha. | $6,000 | [EFA1900562](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1900562/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [84-86 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84--86-park-st/) | 960 ft S | 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/) | 960 ft S | Plumbing | Water heaters Ranges | $12,600 | [G1897646](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1897646/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [17 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-park-st/) | 850 ft E | Plumbing | Apt 3 1 full bath at the 2 Floor | $3,500 | [PL1894002](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1894002/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [1453-1459 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1453--1459-dorchester-av/) | 1,000 ft SW | Sign | Install a channel letter sign with raceway to the wall. | $4,000 | [ALT1867476](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1867476/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [17 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-park-st/) | 850 ft E | Electrical | New electrical wiring per code adding 3 outlets 4 recess lights bathroom fan and 3 sconces lights | $3,500 | [E1889809](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1889809/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [1399 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1399-dorchester-av/) | 910 ft NW | Roofing | strip and reroof cost reflected on;SF1875268 | $20,500 | [SF1880504](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880504/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [272-274 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/272--274-adams-st/) | 960 ft SW | 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 22, 2026 | [7 Gordon Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-gordon-pl/) | 500 ft W | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-871352) | $3,000 | [SF1870030](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870030/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [1391 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1391-dorchester-av/) | 890 ft NW | Roofing | strip and reroof | $41,000 | [SF1875268](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875268/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [5 Gordon Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-gordon-pl/) | 490 ft SW | Plumbing | new meter and gas line | $3,500 | [G1872644](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1872644/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [8 Marlin Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-marlin-wy/) | 520 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Demo Interior due to fire damage structural and none member rebuild as per plans.. | $200,000 | [ALT1863714](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1863714/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [2 Everett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-everett-st/) | 960 ft E | Roofing | - Siding replacement - Window replacement - Roof replacement - Deck railing replacement - Dormer trim replacement - Walkway & Block Wall Replacement - Painting | $139,400 | [SF1868194](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868194/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [31r Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31r-park-st/) | 650 ft SE | Plumbing | Garage to apartment | $3,000 | [PL1846321](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846321/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [179-195 Freeport St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/179--195-freeport-st/) | 830 ft NE | Fire systems | Alteration of the existing fire alarm system in accordance with NFPA 72 2019, 527 CMR, and NFPA 70 to accommodate new office space renovation. | $16,000 | [ALT1833768](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1833768/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [1448-1454 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1448--1454-dorchester-av/) | 880 ft SW | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install for 1450 Dorchester Ave | $1,200 | [ELV1858858](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1858858/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [200-208 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/200--208-adams-st/) | 830 ft W | Alteration or repair | Occupancy in question. Confirm occupancy as 1ST FLOOR- 200 Adams Retail/gift shop; 208 Adams Restaurant; 1431 Dorchester Ave Barber/beauty shop; 1433 Dorchester Ave Braiding service/ Retail; 1437 Dorchester Ave Professional office/Chiropractic; 1433-1435 Dorchester Ave Retail/Convenience store w/ sa | Not listed | [ALT1838802](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1838802/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [1 Ashland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-ashland-st/) | 800 ft SE | Roofing | Strip and install a new roof. | $11,820 | [SF1850775](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850775/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [1440 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1440-dorchester-av/) | 740 ft W | Sign | BANK OF AMERICA SIGNAGE REBRAND: Install (1) face-lit illuminated channel letterset, (1) d/f illuminated blade sign, (2) parking lot pole signs and (1) d/f directional sign | $9,413 | [ALT1812597](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1812597/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [5 Gordon Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-gordon-pl/) | 490 ft SW | Roofing | Replace 14 squares of shingles | $9,800 | [SF1852427](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1852427/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [11 Fenton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-fenton-st/) | 370 ft NW | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1845679](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1845679/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [1453-1459 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1453--1459-dorchester-av/) | 1,000 ft SW | 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/) | 1,000 ft SW | 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/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | [9 Lincoln St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-lincoln-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Removal and replacement/repair of existing deck boards and miscellaneous trim | $3,000 | [SF1903779](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903779/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [23-25 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23--25-elm-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Unit 3 - Mass Save Weatherization - Air-sealing, blown-in insulation. | $5,357 | [SF1881058](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1881058/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [23-25 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23--25-elm-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy of existing 3 family dwelling.; | Not listed | [ALT1889518](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1889518/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [1480-1480b Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1480--1480b-dorchester-av/) | 0.22 mi SW | Electrical | Install lighting on facade of building | $5,000 | [E1900986](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900986/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [1461 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1461-dorchester-av/) | 0.20 mi SW | Electrical | Install lighting on facade of building | $5,000 | [E1900984](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900984/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [1334-1342 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1334--1342-dorchester-av/) | 0.20 mi NW | Electrical | Install lights on facade of building | $8,000 | [E1900969](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900969/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [23-25 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23--25-elm-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Electrical | Install new electrical connection, disconnect, and circuit for a 1.5-ton ductless mini-split system located in the left side yard. | $1,000 | [E1883056](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1883056/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [16 Arcadia St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-arcadia-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Plumbing | WH Replacement | $1,000 | [PL1879596](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1879596/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [16 Arcadia St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-arcadia-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Plumbing | WH Replacement | $1,000 | [G1879597](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1879597/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [111 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/111-park-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Remove and install siding | $35,000 | [SF1860830](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860830/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [8 Charles St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-charles-st/) | 0.25 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Confirming existing single family occupancy. | Not listed | [ALT1844686](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1844686/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [1350-1358 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1350--1358-dorchester-av/) | 0.19 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Expand dining room to adjoining tenant space. New door to connect new dining to existing. Add accessible bathroom to new space. Add table buss area. New lights and outlets. New horizontal fire separation above ceiling. Fire sprinkler modifications. New floor wall and ceiling finishes. | $173,062 | [ALT1691877](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1691877/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [8 Charles St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-charles-st/) | 0.25 mi SW | 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 | Oct 22, 2026 | 27 Greenwich St | 570 ft NW | Zoning appeal: "Renovation, addition to extend the living space and change of use from single family to two…" | [BOA1862299](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Scheduled" | 2026-06-17 |
| No decision posted | Oct 6, 2026 | 44 Granger St | 290 ft W | To erect new three family house! | [BOA1836310](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Concluded" | 2026-04-03 |
| Requested |  | 291 Adams St | 0.22 mi S | To add a small space for live entertainment | [BOA1800743](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2025-11-24 |
| Approved | Jul 14, 2026 | 1442 to 1444 Dorchester Av | 770 ft W | To change occupancy from Two offices, post office, stores, storage, warehouse, bank… | [BOA1848048](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2026-05-11 |
| Denied | Aug 11, 2026 | 39 Kimball St | 930 ft N | Zoning appeal; the description is on the city's appeal tracker. | [BOA1774510](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Denied" | 2025-09-11 |
| Denied | Aug 11, 2026 | 37 Kimball St | 930 ft N | Zoning appeal; the description is on the city's appeal tracker. | [BOA1774508](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Denied" | 2025-09-11 |

## More on this street

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

- [82-84 Leonard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/82--84-leonard-st/): newest permit May 9, 2025
- [51 Leonard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-leonard-st/): newest permit Sep 11, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-09 15:20 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 5 permits at this address and 48 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/74-leonard-st/