# Building permits at 78 Gates St, Boston, MA

Six permits on record here. The newest, May 14, 2025: On a vacant lot, erect a new 4-story, 6-unit res. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 72 more permits (71 projects) since May 1. A zoning hearing Nov 5 covers 23 Linden St, 0.24 mi northeast.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2025 | New building | On a vacant lot, erect a new 4-story, 6-unit res. Bldg. W/ 4 GARAGED PARKING SPACESeplan --; BOA; Decision valid until 07/2026; Partial fees paid under FND165607 (310k pending) | $1,300,000 | [ERT1529505](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1529505/) |
| Feb 13, 2025 | Plumbing | New 6 units | $100,000 | [PL1691700](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1691700/) |
| Feb 13, 2025 | Electrical | Wire 18 tv? Cat6e points Install low voltage intercom | $3,500 | [ELV1668204](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1668204/) |
| Nov 19, 2024 | Fire systems | wire new low voltage fire alarm system and 110v smokes and carbons as per code | $10,000 | [EFA1668207](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1668207/) |
| Nov 14, 2024 | Electrical | wire new 6 unit building with new 800amp service | $60,000 | [E1662923](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1662923/) |
| Oct 8, 2024 | Alteration or repair | At Risk Foundation permit, ERECT A NEW 4-STORY, 6-UNIT RES. Bldg. W/ 4 GARAGED PARKING SPACES.;eplan;ERT1529505 approved by the BOA on 3/12/2024 with proviso: BPDA design review. | Not listed | [FND1656071](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/FND1656071/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 8 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [104 Old Harbor St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/104-old-harbor-st/) | 230 ft E | Electrical | Upgrade service 200 amps under-ground service for a 2 family unit with 2 gangs meter without public. install 2 subpanels 125 amps. | $5,000 | [E1907396](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1907396/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [104 Old Harbor St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/104-old-harbor-st/) | 230 ft E | Plumbing | Renovation, basement combi unit, 1 full bath. 1St fl kitchen and 1 full bath. 2Nd fl kitchen, washer and 1 full bath. 3Rd fl 1 full bath and combi unit. | $18,000 | [PL1906846](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1906846/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [104 Old Harbor St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/104-old-harbor-st/) | 230 ft E | Plumbing | Renovation, basement combi unit. 1St fl kitchen stove. 2Nd fl kitchen stove. 3Rd fl combi unit. | $16,000 | [G1906848](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1906848/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [104 Old Harbor St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/104-old-harbor-st/) | 230 ft E | Alteration or repair | Convert existing single-family dwelling to two-family dwelling, Change of Occupancy to two-family. Interior renovation and alteration of layout. Basement and 1st floor as Unit #1, and 2nd &; 3rd floor as Unit #2. Construct new deck at the rear of the property. New kitchen and bathroom on both units. | $300,000 | [ALT1863574](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1863574/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [59 Gates St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-gates-st/) | 210 ft N | Electrical | Install mini-split; re-roughing kitchen; move water heater; add 13 lights | $10,000 | [E1870616](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870616/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [59 Gates St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-gates-st/) | 210 ft N | Plumbing | kitchen and laundry remodel | $4,500 | [PL1864924](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1864924/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [59 Gates St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-gates-st/) | 210 ft N | Alteration or repair | Remodel kitchen | $27,000 | [SF1856156](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856156/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [66-68 Gates St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/66--68-gates-st/) | 150 ft N | Electrical | installation of new 30 Amp circuit for an electric dryer | $900 | [E1851689](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851689/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 42 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [380-380h E Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/380--380h-e-eighth-st/) | 590 ft E | Plumbing | Rough and Finish plumbing work for 2 residential units. | $35,000 | [PL1906589](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1906589/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [380-380h E Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/380--380h-e-eighth-st/) | 590 ft E | Plumbing | Two new gas lines for 2 stoves and 2 tankless water heaters. | $8,000 | [G1906593](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1906593/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [9 Gates St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-gates-st/) | 820 ft N | Electrical | Electrical work for bathroom remodel | $3,500 | [E1905975](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905975/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [26 Telegraph St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-telegraph-st/) | 760 ft NW | Electrical | Rewire kitchen and bath on 1st floor unit | $10,000 | [E1905580](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905580/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [13 Gates St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13-gates-st/) | 780 ft N | Alteration or repair | Gut renovation of existing building. Work to include interior renovations and required code-compliance upgrades.;Note: The egress can't pass through the bedroom in the basement. | $625,000 | [ALT1895686](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1895686/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [26 Telegraph St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-telegraph-st/) | 760 ft NW | Plumbing | Includes running new vent. Upgrade water main to 1" by code. Fix seized spigot, cap oven gas, disconnect dishwasher. Does not include plumbing fixtures. | $15,400 | [PL1903843](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1903843/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [368 E Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/368-e-eighth-st/) | 430 ft E | Plumbing | Shower pan | $3,000 | [PL1897815](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1897815/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [75 Old Harbor St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-old-harbor-st/) | 350 ft N | Alteration or repair | Amendment to ALT1856561. We are going to install a gate on the existing deck to prevent "public access". We will then install an iron spiral staircase going from the existing deck to the roof top. We will then install a new deck and railings on top of the existing roof | $85,902 | [A1897647](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1897647/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [9 Gates St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-gates-st/) | 820 ft N | Alteration or repair | Remove interior partition wall to reconfigure existing bedroom, update electrical to code, refinish walls & flooring, insulate to code. NSC | $9,500 | [SF1903101](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903101/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [13 Gates St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13-gates-st/) | 780 ft N | Alteration or repair | pending ALT1895686;Remove select existing interior finishes and non-structural materials, perform minor drywall and surface repairs, replace limited trim and fixtures, complete painting and finish work, remove construction debris. remove roof deck correct;V930176, | $2,000 | [SF1899234](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899234/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [16 Knowlton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-knowlton-st/) | 580 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Install Vinyl siding and aluminum trims around windows and doors. Non-Structural | $18,650 | [SF1899898](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899898/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [32a-32 Mercer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32a--32-mercer-st/) | 430 ft NW | Plumbing | 2 Units baths, kitchens, washing machine connections, water heaters | $18,500 | [PL1897905](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1897905/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [32a-32 Mercer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32a--32-mercer-st/) | 430 ft NW | Plumbing | 2 HVAC, 2 stove | $4,000 | [G1897904](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1897904/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [53 Thomas Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/53-thomas-pk/) | 520 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Cut and repoint masonry | $7,500 | [SF1887777](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1887777/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [13 Knowlton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13-knowlton-st/) | 640 ft NW | Electrical | Upgrade service from 100AMP to 200AMP | $7,500 | [E1896202](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896202/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [13 Gates St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13-gates-st/) | 780 ft N | Alteration or repair | This application is only to declare occupancy. Type of Occupancy: existing 3-family residential dwelling. No rooftop. | Not listed | [ALT1883217](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1883217/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [26 Telegraph St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-telegraph-st/) | 760 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Renovate first-floor kitchen/bath and exterior: demo to studs, structural framing/beam supports, siding, doors/windows, electrical/plumbing/vents, insulation, plaster/paint, tile with radiant heat, hardwood refinishing, trim, cabinets, counters, and cleanup. | $105,950 | [ALT1868011](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1868011/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [63 Telegraph St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/63-telegraph-st/) | 530 ft N | Addition | New roof & dormer addition to existing unit 2. Addition of 250 sf added on rear side of building. No change in occupancy or use. Reworking the rear egress stair. | $153,400 | [ALT1819902](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1819902/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [32a-32 Mercer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32a--32-mercer-st/) | 430 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation only, demo walls and ceilings. new electrical, plumbing, HVAC, Relocate Kitchen, oak floors, spray foam insulation, board/plaster/paint. new woodwork. (Windows to remain). | $450,000 | [ALT1881842](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1881842/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [50 Rev Richard A Burke St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-rev-richard-a-burke-st/) | 660 ft W | Electrical | Building contracted remove HVAC unit and found damaged roof joists. Remove electrical wiring froom joist and pull back wiring in bedroom on right side and reinstall after new floor joist installed. Apartment no. Of bedroom is polduski way. | $800 | [E1887519](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1887519/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [63 Telegraph St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/63-telegraph-st/) | 530 ft N | Alteration or repair | demolition of interior partition walls and reframe | $5,000 | [SF1883634](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1883634/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [50 Rev Richard A Burke St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-rev-richard-a-burke-st/) | 660 ft W | Roofing | At a Small roof section, remove exiting roofing down to Wood deck, remove existing plywood deck, and replace any damage or rotted Rafters or joist. Install new Plywood Deck, install new Vapor Barrie and an R30 Insulation with Tapered above, Install new Gypsum Board Cover Board and FA PVC Membrane. | $64,500 | [SF1873773](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873773/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [58 Thomas Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58-thomas-pk/) | 680 ft E | Plumbing | Replace gas stove in 1st flr kitchen | $500 | [G1878814](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1878814/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [58 Thomas Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58-thomas-pk/) | 680 ft E | Plumbing | replace fixtures in 2 full & one half baths, and kitchen | $8,000 | [PL1878812](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1878812/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [32a-32 Mercer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32a--32-mercer-st/) | 430 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy of existing 2 family.; | Not listed | [ALT1875365](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1875365/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [32a-32 Mercer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32a--32-mercer-st/) | 430 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Pending;ALT1875365 Occupancy CommitteeTo remove wooden stairs install concrete stairs with granite treads and red bricks risers and red bricks on both sides.grind out loose mortar on foundation and repoint foundation | $32,000 | [SF1875186](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875186/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [30 Mercer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-mercer-st/) | 460 ft NW | Plumbing | Emergency permit. Interior Main Sewer Line Replacement. | $9,500 | [PL1873703](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1873703/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [236-256 Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/236--256-dorchester-st/) | 940 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Fit out of existing core and shell for cafe. [ePlans]. The Beacon must move to the front street address by (TN). | $539,442 | [ALT1817402](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1817402/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [19 Mercer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-mercer-st/) | 700 ft NW | Roofing | Strip and re-roof, roof deck replacement in-kind and identical footprint as existing. | $46,100 | [SF1872416](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1872416/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [4 Jason Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-jason-te/) | 950 ft E | Electrical | Installing Bryant 24K BTU Outdoor Unit, (3) Bryant 6K BTU Indoor Wall Units, Bryant 9K BTU Indoor Wall Unit and electrical service upgrade from 100AMPs to 200AMPs. | $22,922 | [SF1871417](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871417/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [4 Jason Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-jason-te/) | 950 ft E | Electrical | Installing Bryant 24K BTU Outdoor Unit, (3) Bryant 6K BTU Indoor Wall Units, Bryant 9K BTU Indoor Wall Unit, and electrical service upgrade from 100AMPs to 200AMPs. Utility Authorization #: 27795899 | $4,000 | [E1871402](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1871402/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [204 Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/204-dorchester-st/) | 860 ft NW | Electrical | Electrician to install wiring associated with combining 2 units into 1 building - 2 units and common meters into one, all new wiring in newly renovated areas as specified. | $25,000 | [E1871767](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1871767/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [43 Telegraph St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-telegraph-st/) | 600 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Install IntelliBrace(s) to stabilize bowing or leaning wall(s). | $13,000 | [ALT1849137](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1849137/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [75 Old Harbor St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-old-harbor-st/) | 350 ft N | Alteration or repair | Building steps to go from existing to deck to rubber roof. We will then bulding/construct a roof top deck | $85,902 | [ALT1856561](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1856561/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [125 Mercer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/125-mercer-st/) | 700 ft SW | Electrical | 30kw generator Running 3 phase 240 to a transformer then 120v 50amp twist lock tables to spider boxes to power av and toilet trailer. | $1,500 | [E1857086](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1857086/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [380-380h E Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/380--380h-e-eighth-st/) | 590 ft E | Alteration or repair | Complete gut remodel of an existing two family structure. Structural modifications per architects request | $150,000 | [ALT1822175](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1822175/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [43 Telegraph St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-telegraph-st/) | 600 ft NW | Alteration or repair | install 1300sq ft siding including trim and gutters - no structural changes | $44,988 | [SF1857871](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857871/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [26 Telegraph St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-telegraph-st/) | 760 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Insulate walls | $4,166 | [SF1855465](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855465/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [194 Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/194-dorchester-st/) | 850 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Replacement of (1) Patio Sliding Door. No structural changes per building code | $10,413 | [SF1843540](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843540/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [9 Gates St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-gates-st/) | 820 ft N | Mechanical (HVAC) | Installing 2 zone heat pump system in unit 1. Installing 3 zone heat pump system in unit 3 | $42,427 | [SF1842675](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1842675/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [26 Telegraph St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-telegraph-st/) | 760 ft NW | Electrical | Replace 100 amp service (2 60 amp panels) with a 400 amp service (2 200 amp panels and a public) for future expansion | $12,000 | [E1722899](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1722899/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [69 Old Harbor St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-old-harbor-st/) | 420 ft N | Roofing | The roof was damaged by wind and the front part has causing leakage to the bedroom so an emergency replacement of the front roof is needed and scheduled on Saturuday March 28. The remainder of replacement of the rest of roof will occur the following weeks. | $50,000 | [SF1834158](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1834158/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 22 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [98 G St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/98-g-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Roofing | Strip and install new rubber roof | $27,800 | [SF1907718](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1907718/) |
| Oct 6, 2026 | [2 Atlantic St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-atlantic-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Alteration or repair | to construct a 8x14 shed not to be lived in or for commercial use | $9,512 | [ALT1901144](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1901144/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [21 Thomas Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-thomas-pk/) | 0.19 mi NE | Plumbing | Remodeling. Basement: 1 toilet, 1 lavatory, 1 shower stall, and 1 washing machine connection. | $4,000 | [PL1903928](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1903928/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [284 Bowen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/284-bowen-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Alteration or repair | Insulation &; weatherizationWork to be done at secondary address;286 Bowen Street, South Boston, MA 02127. | $3,887 | [SF1873089](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873089/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [430 E Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/430-e-eighth-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Plumbing | Plumbing for water heater and back flow preventer | $1,500 | [PL1901961](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1901961/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [430 E Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/430-e-eighth-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Plumbing | Gas Boiler | $1,000 | [G1901960](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1901960/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [202 W Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/202-w-seventh-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Exterior siding replacement and deck replacement, including new CertainTeed vinyl clapboard siding with house wrap, flashing and trim, and replacement of existing deck with approximately 96 SF pressure-treated framing, Trex Select decking, railing, stairs and landing. | $41,474 | [SF1899075](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899075/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [291 W Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/291-w-fifth-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 1 window; 1 patio door; like for like size; no structural changes | $10,612 | [SF1890767](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890767/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [288 Bowen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/288-bowen-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Electrical | Upgrade service to 200A with 3 exterior meters: 2 tenant and 1 common-area. Relocate meters from basement to exterior. Upgrade panels from 100A to 125A. Emergency due to deteriorated basement service equipment posing a safety hazard. | $2,500 | [E1889825](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1889825/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [1187 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1187-columbia-rd/) | 0.24 mi SW | Electrical | Diesel generator to Power Inflatables for duration of event | $875 | [E1883631](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1883631/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [8 Atlantic St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-atlantic-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Electrical | 3 floor bedroom: Fix general use wall receptacles, switches, device boxes and branch circuit and add 5 new general use wall receptacles | $1,400 | [E1882435](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882435/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [281-281a Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/281--281a-dorchester-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Plumbing | 2nd floor replace existing shower valve and drain with new shower valve and drain 3rd floor replace existing shower valve and drain with new shower valve and drain | $3,790 | [PL1881784](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1881784/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [430 E Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/430-e-eighth-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Electrical | Main panel replacement, fix and install junction boxes for Home run branch circuits that are not safe in the basement, add 3 lighting outlets and 2 receptacle outlets in the basement. Install new 30A-240V heat pump system power supply. | $5,000 | [E1880182](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1880182/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [8 Atlantic St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-atlantic-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Building a Partition Wall with Misc. Carpentry, Painting and electrical | $35,555 | [SF1875444](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875444/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [21 Atlantic St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-atlantic-st/) | 0.19 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Tub to shower remodel with an acrylic replacement unit and prefabricated base. Replace fixture and valve. Building right wing wall. No structural work. | $16,121 | [SF1869244](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869244/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [21 Atlantic St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-atlantic-st/) | 0.19 mi NE | Plumbing | Tub to shower remodel with an acrylic replacement unit and prefabricated base. Replace fixture and valve. No structural work. | $4,959 | [PL1869248](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1869248/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [21 Thomas Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-thomas-pk/) | 0.19 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Basement renovation: Selective demo of damaged sheetrock/framing; new perimeter foundation drainage, sump pump, waterproofing; framing, insulation, sheetrock; update existing bathroom; epoxy floor coating; painting. No change to footprint, height, or egress. Update MEP. Work limited to Unit 1 | $77,430 | [SF1863821](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863821/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [477 E Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/477-e-fourth-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Plumbing | Wet bar in the basement on a pump | $1,000 | [PL1862107](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1862107/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [477 E Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/477-e-fourth-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Electrical | 2 counter outlets; | $400 | [E1861631](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861631/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [187 Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/187-dorchester-st/) | 0.19 mi NW | Electrical | Bathroom reno | $1,500 | [E1855314](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855314/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [187 Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/187-dorchester-st/) | 0.19 mi NW | Plumbing | Bathroom renovation/ plumbing/ shower, vanity, toilet | $3,000 | [PL1852028](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1852028/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [289 Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/289-dorchester-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Plumbing | install air gap fitting | $2,500 | [PL1849020](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1849020/) |

## 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 | Nov 5, 2026 | 23 Linden St | 0.24 mi NE | Zoning appeal: "This project will consist of two new dormer additions to the attic floor…" | [BOA1876006](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Scheduled" | 2026-07-22 |
| Requested |  | 51 Gates St | 310 ft N | To raze existing structure on a separate permit, combine parcels 0701262000… | [BOA1890064](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-08-19 |
| Requested |  | 40 Mercer St | 340 ft NW | Zoning appeal: "Clarification on scope of work: Demo existing single family home…" | [BOA1758953](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2025-08-05 |
| Approved | Jul 14, 2026 | 63 Telegraph St | 530 ft N | Zoning appeal: "New roof & dormer addition to existing unit 2" | [BOA1835385](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2026-04-01 |
| Approved | Jul 14, 2026 | 128 G St | 0.21 mi E | Zoning appeal: "Confirming and legalizing third unit in basement" | [BOA1824479](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2026-03-02 |

## More on this street

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

- [76 Gates St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76-gates-st/): newest permit Aug 31, 2025
- [66-68 Gates St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/66--68-gates-st/): newest permit May 21, 2026
- [61 Gates St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61-gates-st/): newest permit Apr 10, 2025
- [59 Gates St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-gates-st/): newest permit Jul 9, 2026
- [57 Gates St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-gates-st/): newest permit Nov 11, 2024
- [48-54 Gates St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48--54-gates-st/): newest permit Mar 30, 2026
- [46 Gates St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/46-gates-st/): newest permit Jan 17, 2025
- [13 Gates St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13-gates-st/): newest permit Sep 25, 2026
- [10 Gates St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-gates-st/): newest permit Dec 16, 2025
- [9 Gates St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-gates-st/): newest permit Oct 5, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-08 20:40 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 8, 17:47 UTC.

Map, all 6 permits at this address and 72 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/78-gates-st/