# Building permits at 78 Glendale St, Boston, MA

Three permits on record here. The newest, Oct 6: Mass Save Insulation and Air Sealing. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 62 more permits (60 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Mass Save Insulation and Air Sealing | $5,192 | [SF1900705](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900705/) |
| Sep 8, 2017 | Alteration or repair | remove existing rear deck. repair roof at rear. install vinyl siding on house. repair stairs at rear of building | $60,000 | [SF744727](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF744727/) |
| Dec 30, 2009 | Alteration or repair | Remodel existing kitchen and two bedrooms. | $22,000 | [SF2957](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF2957/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 5 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | [71-73 Glendale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71--73-glendale-st/) | 150 ft E | Alteration or repair | Removing and replacing 3 windows, replacing like with like, no structural changes. | $6,793 | [SF1902553](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902553/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [69 Glendale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-glendale-st/) | 190 ft E | Roofing | Strip roof - Install ice weather shield synthetic underlayment brown drip edge - pipe flashing - chimney flashing | $13,200 | [SF1872245](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1872245/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [69 Glendale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-glendale-st/) | 190 ft E | Electrical | Adding public meter | $6,000 | [E1859131](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1859131/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [71-73 Glendale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71--73-glendale-st/) | 150 ft E | Roofing | Roof replacement, tear off all material and install new architectural shingle with new underlayment. Siding replacement, remove one layer of the vinyl siding, install new trim for windows, new soffit, new foam installation, and new vinyl siding. | $30,500 | [SF1850972](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850972/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [19 Bodwell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-bodwell-st/) | 170 ft S | Alteration or repair | legalize 10 x 20'; deck on garage and 50' awning on left side of building (No work to de done) | Not listed | [ALT1703560](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1703560/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 24 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | [130 Bird St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/130-bird-st/) | 570 ft W | Electrical | Check old wiring in basement; | $800 | [E1902341](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1902341/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [6 Cedar Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-cedar-pl/) | 310 ft N | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-880921) | $6,000 | [SF1893902](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1893902/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [119 Magnolia St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/119-magnolia-st/) | 730 ft NW | Other | Install gas fireplace and venting | $9,755 | [SF1888129](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888129/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [15-19 Glen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15--19-glen-st/) | 850 ft SE | Plumbing | dishwasher replacement | $250 | [PL1891565](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1891565/) |
| Aug 15, 2026 | [266 Quincy St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/266-quincy-st/) | 620 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Minor interior renovation, demo and clean up. Cost reflected;ALT1886626 | $80,000 | [SF1886634](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886634/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [22 Payson Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-payson-av/) | 910 ft E | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 4 windows; like for like size; no structural changes | $14,706 | [SF1875973](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875973/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [84 Alexander St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84-alexander-st/) | 900 ft N | Plumbing | 3 bathrooms 1 kitchen 1 laundry | $5,000 | [PL1878297](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1878297/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [56 Monadnock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56-monadnock-st/) | 790 ft N | Alteration or repair | Install 5 windows for replacement. No structural changes. | $8,782 | [SF1883102](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1883102/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [370 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/370-columbia-rd/) | 900 ft SW | Electrical | Add new feeds from existing panel for (2) blast chillers. Add new feeds from exiting panel for (2) condensers of roof associated with the two blast chillers. Add convenience outlet & light in location of (2) condensers on roof. | $20,000 | [E1881066](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1881066/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [84 Alexander St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84-alexander-st/) | 900 ft N | Electrical | Re-wire single-family dwelling with smoke detector and heatpump and mini split | $12,000 | [E1880127](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1880127/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [14 Stanley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-stanley-st/) | 940 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 4 windows; like for like size; no structural changes | $11,449 | [SF1867321](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867321/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [493 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/493-columbia-rd/) | 840 ft NE | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install for 493 Columbia Rd Apt 3 | $1,200 | [ELV1867530](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1867530/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [493 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/493-columbia-rd/) | 840 ft NE | Solar | Rooftop solar 28 panels 11.48 kwdc 15kw energy storage system to be installed on exterior wall no structural | $32,775 | [SF1861254](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861254/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [61 Monadnock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61-monadnock-st/) | 650 ft N | Alteration or repair | Replacement of 33 windows. | $23,100 | [SF1860475](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860475/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [15-19 Glen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15--19-glen-st/) | 850 ft SE | Plumbing | Gas furnace replacement | $5,500 | [G1863103](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1863103/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [130 Bird St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/130-bird-st/) | 570 ft W | Alteration or repair | Extend living space into the basement see plans; to correct violation;V895639 | $25,000 | [ALT1858698](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1858698/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [493 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/493-columbia-rd/) | 840 ft NE | Solar | Rooftop solar 28 panels 11.48 kwdc 15kw energy storage system to be installed on exterior wall | $109,725 | [E1861258](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861258/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [15 Mount Everett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-mount-everett-st/) | 960 ft S | Roofing | Remove and replace existing asphalt shingle roofing system (main roof and front porch, up to 2 layers). Install ice & water shield, synthetic underlayment, drip edge, flashing, ridge vent, starter shingles, pipe collars, and new CertainTeed Landmark architectural shingles. Replace chimney flashing a | $29,651 | [SF1855588](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855588/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [493 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/493-columbia-rd/) | 840 ft NE | Solar | Rooftop solar 17 panels 6.97 kwdc 15kw energy storage system to be installed on exterior wall no structural | $25,116 | [SF1849064](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849064/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [21 Wayland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-wayland-st/) | 850 ft W | Alteration or repair | Removing and replacing 2 windows, replacing like with like, no structural changes. | $2,044 | [SF1845634](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845634/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [38-44 Payson Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38--44-payson-av/) | 930 ft E | Alteration or repair | Air Sealing Blow in dense pack cellulose inside walls | $4,310 | [SF1829203](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1829203/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [6 Drayton Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-drayton-av/) | 580 ft SW | Plumbing | replace boiler | $4,500 | [PL1835418](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1835418/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [6 Drayton Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-drayton-av/) | 580 ft SW | Plumbing | replace boiler | $4,500 | [G1835413](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1835413/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [493 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/493-columbia-rd/) | 840 ft NE | Solar | Rooftop solar 17 panels 6.97 kwdc 15kw energy storage system to be installed on exterior wall | $84,084 | [E1849068](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1849068/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 33 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [22 Ronan St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-ronan-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | REPLACE, 10sq siding, labor | $8,500 | [SF1907092](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1907092/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [196-198 Quincy St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/196--198-quincy-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Plumbing | Running 1 1/2" gas line from Gas Main to Boiler in Basement Making all gas tight connections 1.6 million BTU | $6,113 | [G1864574](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1864574/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [39 Hancock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-hancock-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Electrical | Replace main breaker for Eversource AMI project | $2,000 | [E1891697](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1891697/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [12 Trull St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-trull-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Addition | Connect the basement apartment to one meter only.( change from 3-family to 4-family) | $2,000 | [E1897914](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1897914/) |
| Sep 6, 2026 | [37 Hartford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-hartford-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Electrical | Mini split wiring (2 Ton) | $1,000 | [E1874703](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874703/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [32 Monadnock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-monadnock-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Solar | Rooftop solar 19 panels 7.79 kwdc 15kw energy storage system to be installed on exterior wall | $21,528 | [ALT1864359](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1864359/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [49 Hancock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49-hancock-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Solar | Installation of a safe and code-compliant grid-tied solar system on an existing residential roof. 33 Panels, 14.19 kW DC. | $12,000 | [SF1875168](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875168/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [49 Hancock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49-hancock-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Solar | Installation of a safe and code-compliant grid-tied solar system on an existing residential roof. 33 Panels, 14.19 kW DC. | $38,000 | [E1875191](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1875191/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [9 Half Moon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-half-moon-st/) | 0.25 mi N | Alteration or repair | remove existing bolts install j bolts bar grating to brackets paint black | $4,700 | [SF1894530](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894530/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [9 Bird St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-bird-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Roofing | Roof replacement | $21,909 | [SF1886939](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886939/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [9 Bird St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-bird-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-881137) | $3,000 | [SF1880178](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880178/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [49 Hancock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49-hancock-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Roofing | Roof replacement - Remove existing layers, inspect decking & replace if needed. Install proper underlayment, install new shingles. | $19,980 | [SF1877762](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877762/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [5 Trull St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-trull-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Alteration or repair | Air Sealing Blow in dense-pack cellulose inside walls | $12,900 | [SF1875865](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875865/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [206 Magnolia St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/206-magnolia-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Electrical | Demo make safe circuits, re-locate lighting switching, receptacles for new renovated space. add new 1 x 4' led strip lights. | $24,500 | [E1864216](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1864216/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [49 Hancock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49-hancock-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Solar | Required to add a main breaker in the MSP so we can perform a LDST in the meter main | $550 | [E1875215](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1875215/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [49 Hancock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49-hancock-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Alteration or repair | Insulation | $10,300 | [SF1863114](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863114/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [206 Magnolia St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/206-magnolia-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Removal of interior partition walls to create large office, new security window and interior entrance door, new lighting, new ERV system | $289,000 | [SF1858574](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1858574/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [206 Magnolia St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/206-magnolia-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Electrical | Diesel generator to Power Inflatables for duration of event | $5,721 | [E1860536](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860536/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [5 Ware St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-ware-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Electrical | Single family conversion to two family | $33,000 | [E1858130](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1858130/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [16 Glendale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-glendale-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Fire systems | Install 24v fire alarm system for sprinkler system. | $15,000 | [EFA1857362](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1857362/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [16 Glendale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-glendale-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Fire systems | Install Smoke and carbon detectors where required by law. | $6,000 | [EFA1857356](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1857356/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [16 Glendale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-glendale-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Electrical | Wire entire four family to code. Service 200 amps add 4 meters including public. | $60,000 | [E1857347](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1857347/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [32 Monadnock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-monadnock-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Solar | Rooftop solar 19 panels 7.79 kwdc 15kw energy storage system to be installed on exterior wall | $72,072 | [E1851323](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851323/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [49 Hancock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49-hancock-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Electrical | Final at the service. Please call the applicant to install the electrical meters. Eversource work request number: 26315195 | $1,000 | [E1853154](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1853154/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [35 Hartford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-hartford-st/) | 0.25 mi NW | Alteration or repair | replacement of shingles aprox 31 sq, renovation of front porch - remove rotten wood and replace with PT flooring to be composite and any railings that need to be replace with PT Wood | $30,540 | [SF1850649](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850649/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [35 Hartford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-hartford-st/) | 0.25 mi NW | Solar | we are removing 33 current solar panels for emergency repairs due to roof leak, as well reinstalling once roof work is completed, we are not the roofers, NO Upgrades, No changes. NO ground electrical will be touched | $4,000 | [E1851309](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851309/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [40 Hancock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-hancock-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Plumbing | Furnace replacement | $1,800 | [G1848114](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1848114/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [40 Monadnock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-monadnock-st/) | 0.19 mi N | Plumbing | Retest of floor 1 Gas | $700 | [G1846224](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1846224/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [367 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/367-columbia-rd/) | 0.19 mi S | Electrical | Run new CAT6 and 1 RG6 lines to new ADU in basement. | $1,500 | [ELV1846667](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1846667/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [367 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/367-columbia-rd/) | 0.19 mi S | Fire systems | Install new local smoke and smoke/co combos in new ADU in basement. | $3,500 | [EFA1846661](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1846661/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [367 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/367-columbia-rd/) | 0.19 mi S | Electrical | All new electrical installation for new ADU in basement. | $10,000 | [E1846656](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846656/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [5 Ware St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-ware-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Plumbing | Bath Kitchen Laundry Water heater | $12,300 | [PL1845058](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1845058/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [5 Ware St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-ware-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Plumbing | Gas furnaces Ranges Water heaters | $3,200 | [G1845063](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1845063/) |

## 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 |  | 254 Quincy St | 750 ft SW | To demolish existing 1-family home, replace with new 6-unit multi-family building | [BOA1905490](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-09-29 |
| Requested |  | 6 Ware St | 0.22 mi SE | To confirm occupancy of single family | [BOA1844359](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-04-30 |
| Approved | Sep 22, 2026 | 24 Mount Everett St | 0.21 mi S | Zoning appeal: "Renovation and addition to an existing three story, six dwelling unit building" | [BOA1879206](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "ZBA Decision Finalized", decision "Approved" | 2026-07-28 |
| Closed with no decision posted |  | 254 Quincy St | 750 ft SW | To demolish existing 1-family home, replace with new 6-unit multi-family building | [BOA1905491](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed" | 2026-09-29 |
| Closed with no decision posted |  | 18 Baker Av | 390 ft SW | To legalize existing shed & storage of 2 bob cats on said property and add curb cut for proposed driveway | [BOA1883830](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed" | 2026-08-07 |
| Closed with no decision posted |  | 24 Mount Everett St | 0.21 mi S | Zoning appeal; the city gives no description. | [BOA1879204](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed" | 2026-07-28 |

## More on this street

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

- [72-74 Glendale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72--74-glendale-st/): newest permit May 16, 2025
- [71-73 Glendale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71--73-glendale-st/): newest permit Sep 29, 2026
- [69 Glendale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-glendale-st/): newest permit Jul 15, 2026
- [41 Glendale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-glendale-st/): newest permit Oct 23, 2024
- [40 Glendale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-glendale-st/): newest permit Mar 17, 2026
- [34 Glendale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-glendale-st/): newest permit Oct 9, 2025
- [25 Glendale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-glendale-st/): newest permit Mar 9, 2026
- [23 Glendale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-glendale-st/): newest permit Sep 12, 2025
- [18 Glendale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-glendale-st/): newest permit Oct 22, 2024
- [16 Glendale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-glendale-st/): newest permit Jun 3, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-14 00:29 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 13, 21:17 UTC.

Map, all 3 permits at this address and 62 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/78-glendale-st/