# Building permits at 78 Pierce St, Boston, MA

11 permits on record here. The newest, Oct 7: Replace/Repair damaged parts of shingle roof. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 44 more permits (42 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | Roofing | Replace/Repair damaged parts of shingle roof. | $3,850 | [SF1901883](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901883/) |
| May 17, 2022 | Alteration or repair | Install 3/8" foam board insulation. Install 26 squares of double 4" vinyl siding. Cover all trim fascia and soffit. Install new seamless gutters and downspouts with gutter guards. | $38,500 | [SF1336081](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1336081/) |
| Apr 1, 2022 | Alteration or repair | replace 4 windows | $1,500 | [SF1306937](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1306937/) |
| Jun 10, 2021 | Alteration or repair | Change occupancy of record from a three family to a two family to correct ISD records and then Remove front deck and replace (SAME SIZE) and then remove rear deck and enlarge per plan submitted.Modified per owner 6.10.21 | $35,000 | [ALT1185213](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1185213/) |
| Jun 9, 2021 | Alteration or repair | - remove existing front deck - install new front deck with matching dimensions | $14,500 | [SF1202281](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1202281/) |
| Jun 9, 2021 | Alteration or repair |  | $35,000 | [SF1182094](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1182094/) |
| Feb 12, 2021 | Alteration or repair | Install 30 square of vinyl siding and install 6 windows for replacement no structural changes | $31,304 | [SF1160839](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1160839/) |
| Oct 11, 2019 | Alteration or repair | Interior of the house will be painted, exterior lighting fixture & motion detector will be installed, and miscellaneous improvements. | $500 | [SF1012351](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1012351/) |
| Mar 13, 2019 | Alteration or repair | Install 5 replacement windows no structural changes | $4,806 | [SF929498](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF929498/) |
| Jul 2, 2012 | Roofing | remove and rebuild front step rEMOVE AND REPLACE 20 LF OF FACIAL BOARDS AND GUTTER Reshingle rear section of roof | $5,500 | [SF159249](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF159249/) |
| Dec 28, 2009 | Alteration or repair | Wall repair &; painting | $250 | [SF2647](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF2647/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 6 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | [86 Pierce St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/86-pierce-st/) | 130 ft NE | Alteration or repair | kitchen update | $40,000 | [SF1895244](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895244/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [86 Pierce St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/86-pierce-st/) | 130 ft NE | Electrical | Wire up a kitchen | $2,000 | [E1905206](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905206/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [67 Davison St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-davison-st/) | 150 ft N | Plumbing | Replacement of gas furnace | $8,000 | [G1881903](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1881903/) |
| Jun 28, 2026 | [68 Pierce St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/68-pierce-st/) | 150 ft SW | Alteration or repair | renovate bathroom, install gutter and downspout, replace windows, install new rubber roofing, install 2 exterior door. | $46,650 | [SF1861069](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861069/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [72 Pierce St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72-pierce-st/) | 110 ft SW | Roofing | 70 Pierce St - Reroof: Tear off existing underlayment, ice and water, shingle, drip edge, flashing, and trim. Install new underlayment, ice and water, shingle, drip edge, flashing, and trim. | $25,365 | [SF1848053](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848053/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [68 Pierce St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/68-pierce-st/) | 150 ft SW | Plumbing | Replace heating boiler | $5,000 | [PL1845961](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1845961/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 13 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [20 West St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-west-st/) | 300 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 5 windows, like for like, same size, no structural changes | $8,275 | [SF1902534](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902534/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [6 Webster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-webster-st/) | 830 ft W | Alteration or repair | Existing church to include use of current 1st floor space for a food distribution center. This involves the distribution of uncooked food and groceries to individual community members on a by weekly basis. There is no added cost involved as the facility already exist and we will be using the existin | $4,000 | [ALT1738655](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1738655/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [40-42 Arlington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40--42-arlington-st/) | 940 ft N | Alteration or repair | Install 15 windows for replacement. No structural changes. Work to be done on 2nd floor. | $17,708 | [SF1901636](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901636/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [39-41 Pierce St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39--41-pierce-st/) | 570 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Repair/Renovation on some Windows & Vinyl Siding | $24,000 | [SF1897633](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897633/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [25 Pierce St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-pierce-st/) | 760 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization and air sealing with the Mass Save Program. No structural changes. | $12,789 | [SF1888278](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888278/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [101 Davison St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/101-davison-st/) | 600 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Retrofit insulation of exterior walls using fire rated closed cell polyurethane pour foam | $131,700 | [SF1891313](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1891313/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [1032 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1032-river-st/) | 980 ft N | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 4.1 kw 10 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $72,300 | [SF1870047](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870047/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [1032 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1032-river-st/) | 980 ft N | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 4.1 kw 10 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $72,300 | [E1870052](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870052/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [37 West St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-west-st/) | 480 ft N | Roofing | replace the roof on home | $17,400 | [SF1872284](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1872284/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [11-13 Webster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11--13-webster-st/) | 790 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Mass Save Insulation and Air Sealing | $2,672 | [SF1849799](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849799/) |
| May 23, 2026 | [1137 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1137-river-st/) | 800 ft W | Other | Setting up a 20x20 tent for the ymca summer program | $2,785 | [SF1848290](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848290/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [1049 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1049-river-st/) | 820 ft N | Electrical | Panel relocation. Unit 7 | $3,000 | [E1852357](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1852357/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [28 Walter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-walter-st/) | 280 ft SW | Plumbing | Replacement of dishwasher | $500 | [PL1850358](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1850358/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 25 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | [50 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-beacon-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Plumbing | Install Furnace | $1,000 | [G1904164](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1904164/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [15 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-elm-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Alteration or repair | Remove 6 existing windows and replace with 6 new in-kind windows. | $12,179 | [SF1897758](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897758/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [7 Dell Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-dell-av/) | 0.25 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Make all necessary repairs to front porch, add additional structural support, remove existing decking, update and repair according to write up | $17,500 | [SF1899415](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899415/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [15-17 Harvard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15--17-harvard-av/) | 0.24 mi W | Electrical | Installation of exhaust fan | $500 | [E1878633](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1878633/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [24 Webster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-webster-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. ( 851618) | $15,000 | [SF1883771](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1883771/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [15-17 Harvard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15--17-harvard-av/) | 0.24 mi W | Electrical | Outlets | $1,100 | [E1889864](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1889864/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [15-17 Harvard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15--17-harvard-av/) | 0.24 mi W | Alteration or repair | Frame walls in bathroom frame half wall in utility room. Insulate walls where needed install drywall on walls. Install tile on walls in bathroom. Plaster wall in utility room and paint. Build soffit around pipe on bar install fire blocking around pipes where needed. | $22,000 | [SF1886013](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886013/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [46 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/46-beacon-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Roofing | Remove and replace 37 sq asphalt shingles | $31,413 | [SF1868554](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868554/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [25-27 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25--27-elm-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Alteration or repair | Removing and replacing 2 windows, replacing like with like, no structural changes. | $2,430 | [SF1871435](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871435/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [24 Webster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-webster-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Alteration or repair | adding Vapor barrier - 6 mil polyethylene to exposed dirt in basement insulating walls with cellulose also insulating the attic with 8" dense pack cellulose | $14,858 | [SF1868746](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868746/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [15-17 Harvard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15--17-harvard-av/) | 0.24 mi W | Plumbing | Install fixtures | $25,000 | [PL1871487](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1871487/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [15-17 Harvard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15--17-harvard-av/) | 0.24 mi W | Plumbing | Replace water heater and retest gas | $15,000 | [G1871486](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1871486/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [1025-1027 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1025--1027-river-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Demolition | For existing structure on 1025 River Street (not the new addresses 1025-1029). Demolish the existing 2F structure and replace with new 2F homes. Related to ERT 1840286 and 1840327 and ALT 1838961.Dig Safe#20262407316 | $60,000 | [SF1842543](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1842543/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [38 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-beacon-st/) | 0.25 mi S | Electrical | Connect one 75 kVA trailer-mounted generator to supply 2/0 5-wire 120/240 volts to power distribution equipment that will supply power to sponsor stations and inflatables. | $1,500 | [ETS1862668](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1862668/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [2-20 Fairmount Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2--20-fairmount-av/) | 0.20 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Adding takeout to existing restaurant. no work to be done. | Not listed | [ALT1706180](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1706180/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [28 Webster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-webster-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Electrical | FULL 200 AMP service change needed at site in order to proceed inspections | $3,000 | [E1860485](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860485/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [27 Pleasant St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-pleasant-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Plumbing | replace bath room fixtures | $2,500 | [PL1859641](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1859641/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [25 Winthrop St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-winthrop-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Alteration or repair | Demo and rebuild failing front porch. Partial repair to asphalt driveway | $66,750 | [SF1852219](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1852219/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [30 Webster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-webster-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Alteration or repair | Renovate existing single family, including rear and front addition and extension of living space into attic with dormers. Change of occupancy from single-family to two-family. | $150,000 | [ALT1790167](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1790167/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [78 West St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/78-west-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Install new replacement tub bath system - no structural work | $12,845 | [SF1849996](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849996/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [7 Dell Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-dell-av/) | 0.25 mi NW | Fence, wall or deck | I am putting a 6ft cedar wood fence on the back and side of my property. I had a professional survey completed last year and the fence will follow the property line on the east side of my house. In the back the fence will be located on the top of the hill above my property line. | $12,000 | [SF1847232](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847232/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [68 Arlington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/68-arlington-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 6.56 kw 16 panels NO BATTERY STORAGE | $41,400 | [SF1846490](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846490/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [68 Arlington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/68-arlington-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 6.56 kw 16 panels NO BATTERY STORAGE | $41,400 | [E1846493](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846493/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [46 Lincoln St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/46-lincoln-st/) | 0.25 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Remove old shakewood siding and replace it with new vinyl siding. Also remove front decking boards and replace it with composite boards. | $37,000 | [SF1840826](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1840826/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [78 West St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/78-west-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Plumbing | Replace tub to tub | $1,500 | [PL1845141](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1845141/) |

## 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 |  | 1025 to 1027 River St | 0.22 mi N | To erect a two-family dwelling on Lot 1 | [BOA1901070](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-09-14 |
| Approved | May 14, 2026 | 2 to 20 Fairmount Av | 0.20 mi SW | To add takeout to existing restaurant. no work to be done | [BOA1721164](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2025-05-14 |

## More on this street

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

- [83 Pierce St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/83-pierce-st/): newest permit Oct 18, 2024
- [72 Pierce St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72-pierce-st/): newest permit May 20, 2026
- [86 Pierce St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/86-pierce-st/): newest permit Oct 1, 2026
- [68 Pierce St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/68-pierce-st/): newest permit Jun 28, 2026
- [99 Pierce St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/99-pierce-st/): newest permit Aug 28, 2025
- [49 Pierce St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49-pierce-st/): newest permit Dec 4, 2025
- [42-44 Pierce St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42--44-pierce-st/): newest permit Dec 20, 2024
- [39-41 Pierce St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39--41-pierce-st/): newest permit Sep 15, 2026
- [29 Pierce St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-pierce-st/): newest permit Jul 16, 2025
- [25 Pierce St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-pierce-st/): newest permit Sep 14, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-09 18:45 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 11 permits at this address and 44 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/78-pierce-st/