# Building permits at 79 Gardena St, Boston, MA

Four permits on record here. The newest, Dec 19, 2024: Replace Boiler. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 58 more permits (55 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2024 | Plumbing | Replace Boiler | $7,900 | [PL1678002](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1678002/) |
| Dec 19, 2024 | Plumbing | Replace Boiler | $7,900 | [G1678001](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1678001/) |
| May 18, 2018 | Electrical | Install new meter socket and mast | $1,000 | [E832579](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E832579/) |
| Jan 21, 2011 | Electrical | Temp genny power for film production | $500 | [ETS58992](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS58992/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 4 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [64 Etna St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/64-etna-st/) | 170 ft W | Electrical | Wire two bedroom attic space in accordance with Massachusetts Electrical Code. Install required smoke/CO detectors and interconnect with the second-floor. | $7,500 | [E1906897](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1906897/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [108 Murdock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/108-murdock-st/) | 200 ft NE | Fence, wall or deck | replace side entrance 3x5 deck and stairs | $4,600 | [SF1888206](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888206/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [64 Etna St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/64-etna-st/) | 170 ft W | Alteration or repair | Finish existing 3rd floor into 2 bedrooms with play area and legalize extension of living space into the basement area. Owner needs to apply for variance and needs rejection letter for 1. FAR, 2. Gross area, and 3. Usable open space. Please bill for permit reduced fee. | $83,450 | [ALT1603563](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1603563/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [74 Elmira St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/74-elmira-st/) | 250 ft SW | Alteration or repair | we are insulating the walls with cellulose also insulating the attic with cellulose and air seal also insulating the kneewall slope with 9" fiberglass and 2" rigid | $15,663 | [SF1852905](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1852905/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 37 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | [59 Murdock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-murdock-st/) | 520 ft S | Plumbing | remove existing water heater (gas) and replace with a new water heater (gas) | $500 | [PL1902065](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1902065/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [59 Murdock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-murdock-st/) | 520 ft S | Plumbing | remove existing water heater (gas) and replace with a new water heater (gas) | $1,000 | [G1902057](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1902057/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [16-18 Mapleton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16--18-mapleton-st/) | 970 ft W | Plumbing | Replace water heater in the basement | $1,800 | [PL1879537](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1879537/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [16-18 Mapleton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16--18-mapleton-st/) | 970 ft W | Plumbing | Reconnect gas to water heater | $400 | [G1879540](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1879540/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [56 Murdock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56-murdock-st/) | 510 ft S | Demolition | Demolish existing multifamilyDig Safe#20263209812 | $50,000 | [SF1896841](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896841/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [22 Saybrook St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-saybrook-st/) | 790 ft NW | Roofing | Strip and re-roof | $11,500 | [SF1902187](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902187/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [238-242 Market St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/238--242-market-st/) | 960 ft NW | Plumbing | Kitchen remodeling - UNIT 108 | $2,000 | [PL1899333](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1899333/) |
| Sep 6, 2026 | [238-242 Market St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/238--242-market-st/) | 960 ft NW | Electrical | Install lighting throughout kitchen are, floor heat power Work to be done at 1 cypress st unit 108 | $2,000 | [E1897619](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1897619/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [87 Etna St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/87-etna-st/) | 390 ft W | Electrical | Wire the new 3 bathroom. 1 bathroom for unit 1 2 bathroom for unit 2 | $4,500 | [E1896199](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896199/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [87 Etna St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/87-etna-st/) | 390 ft W | Alteration or repair | Add 3 baths. Sand and Refinish wood floor and stairs. Replace 5 interior doors. Paint interior walls. | $30,000 | [SF1888807](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888807/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [238-242 Market St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/238--242-market-st/) | 960 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Kitchen remodel - Work to be done at secondary address 1 Cypress Rd | $43,500 | [SF1874966](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1874966/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [114-116 N Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114--116-n-beacon-st/) | 950 ft NE | Plumbing | Plumbing for two commercial bathroom and break room kitchen sink with dishwasher. | $58,000 | [PL1889177](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1889177/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [87 Murdock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/87-murdock-st/) | 250 ft SE | Fence, wall or deck | Reinforce existing materials so that the necessary materials that need to be removed and replaced will be accessible. This will be done on both the front and rear triple decks as described on included contract. Remove all debris. (This application is to replace SF1886513 to correct mistakes made.) | $23,800 | [SF1886560](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886560/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [4 Cypress Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-cypress-rd/) | 930 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Weatherization, Insulation, Air Sealing | $22,120 | [SF1879942](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879942/) |
| Jul 25, 2026 | [114-116 N Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114--116-n-beacon-st/) | 950 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Change occupancy of existing building from professional office/medical to place of worship and community center. Interior renovations to reconfigure space to new uses; reconfigure existing parking area to provide 15 parking spaces including one accessible space; new mechanical, electrical, fire sys. | $350,000 | [ALT1808921](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1808921/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [32-34 Etna St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32--34-etna-st/) | 450 ft N | Alteration or repair | 2Nd floor windows remove and replace 9 windows, like for like, same size, no structural changes | $8,500 | [SF1867747](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867747/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [155-157 Murdock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/155--157-murdock-st/) | 820 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Installing 33 Windows,Remove the existing window,Inspect the rough opening.Prepare the opening.Install flashing,Set and secure the window. Air seal the window. Install exterior weather protection.Install interior trim | $21,000 | [SF1867880](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867880/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [43 Gardena St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-gardena-st/) | 480 ft W | Electrical | catv, doorbell | $1,200 | [ELV1859150](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1859150/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [43 Gardena St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-gardena-st/) | 480 ft W | Fire systems | wire hard wired smoke detectors & combination CO detectors | $2,000 | [EFA1859149](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1859149/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [43 Gardena St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-gardena-st/) | 480 ft W | Electrical | Rewire 2 family, replace existing meter socket with new 3 gang meter socket 200 amps, rewire basement not living area | $35,000 | [E1859147](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1859147/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [21-23 Elmira St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21--23-elmira-st/) | 820 ft W | Electrical | Loosen and resecure meter socket for new siding. | $300 | [E1858564](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1858564/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [21-23 Elmira St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21--23-elmira-st/) | 820 ft W | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace with new vinyl siding with moisture paper and insulation underlayment | $52,000 | [SF1857169](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857169/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [43 Gardena St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-gardena-st/) | 480 ft W | Plumbing | Renovating kitchen, bathroom and laundry | $12,000 | [PL1849682](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1849682/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [43 Gardena St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-gardena-st/) | 480 ft W | Plumbing | Renovating kitchen, bathroom and laundry | $12,000 | [PL1849671](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1849671/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [43 Gardena St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-gardena-st/) | 480 ft W | Plumbing | Replacing furnace and gas stove | $6,000 | [G1849693](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1849693/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [43 Gardena St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-gardena-st/) | 480 ft W | Plumbing | Replacing furnace and gas stove | $6,000 | [G1849690](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1849690/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [83 Etna St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/83-etna-st/) | 370 ft W | Alteration or repair | Repair of front porch and back deck. Demo and rebuild of 2 story front porch with new framing, decking, railings, stairs, and finishes. Demo and rebuild of back deck with new decking, railings, stairs, and finishes. | $10,500 | [SF1853807](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853807/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [212-214 Market St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/212--214-market-st/) | 970 ft NW | Roofing | Remove and Replace EPDM, Parapet Cap, Install aluminum Drip Edge, Flash all Inside and Outside Corners, Install Tapered Insulation. We will need a lift for this project. | $18,341 | [SF1853686](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853686/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [667 Cambridge St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/667-cambridge-st/) | 840 ft SE | Electrical | Disconnect and reconnect rtu above sanctuaries. | $10,000 | [E1855369](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855369/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [34 Dustin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-dustin-st/) | 500 ft SE | Plumbing | Reconnect gas to water heater in basement | $400 | [G1841940](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1841940/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [4 Cypress Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-cypress-rd/) | 930 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 7 windows; like for like size; no structural changes | $24,877 | [SF1851941](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851941/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [89-91 Dustin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/89--91-dustin-st/) | 560 ft E | Electrical | Move the existing PV system tie-in to a different meter on same property. | $499 | [E1852159](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1852159/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [77-79 Dustin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/77--79-dustin-st/) | 510 ft E | Alteration or repair | Mass Save Insulation | $11,530 | [SF1850577](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850577/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [87 Murdock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/87-murdock-st/) | 250 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Insulate walls with dense pack cellulose and basement rim joist with 2" ISO board. | $13,871 | [SF1847966](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847966/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [33 Murdock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33-murdock-st/) | 820 ft S | Electrical | Replacing existing 100 amp service with a new 200 amp service. Install new 40 space panel with Surge protection. Install new feeder and disconnect for condenser. | $5,800 | [E1847671](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1847671/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [260-262 Market St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/260--262-market-st/) | 960 ft W | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. Doing on two of the three units | $11,000 | [SF1846815](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846815/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [34 Dustin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-dustin-st/) | 500 ft SE | Plumbing | Replace water heater in the basement | $1,800 | [PL1841937](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1841937/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 17 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [27 Sparhawk St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-sparhawk-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Plumbing | replace stove | $500 | [G1905865](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1905865/) |
| Oct 3, 2026 | [27 Sparhawk St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-sparhawk-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Plumbing | kitchen and bathroom fixture swap out | $4,000 | [PL1905862](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1905862/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [40 Pomeroy St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-pomeroy-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Alteration or repair | air sealing, door kits, attic and wall insulate with cellulose | $9,086 | [SF1905324](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1905324/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [283-285 Market St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/283--285-market-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Electrical | Upgrade 200 amp service ( no public meter) | $6,000 | [E1903114](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903114/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [27 Sparhawk St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-sparhawk-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Remodel kitchen and bathroom at 29 Sparhawk St, | $24,000 | [SF1899970](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899970/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [15 Guest St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-guest-st/) | 0.25 mi N | Alteration or repair | Joint sealant installation, Traffic coating, Clean and coat steel beam, double-Tee beam repair, and strengthening | $116,435 | [SF1899344](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899344/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [8-12 Seager Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8--12-seager-ct/) | 0.22 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Replacing 3 existing double hung windows | $4,238 | [SF1894105](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894105/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [15 Guest St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-guest-st/) | 0.25 mi N | Electrical | Relocate Wiring, add Exit Signs at wall Relocation and Door Install. | $1,000 | [E1885727](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1885727/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [280 Market St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/280-market-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Alteration or repair | Basement renovation - create storage and living space, Laundry Room, flooring, framing, lighting | $30,000 | [ALT1845371](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1845371/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [17 Sparhawk St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-sparhawk-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Electrical | AC 2nd floor | $9,000 | [E1873069](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1873069/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [97-113 N Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/97--113-n-beacon-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Plumbing | Replace 8 toilets and 8 bathroom sinks | $5,000 | [PL1873973](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1873973/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [97-113 N Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/97--113-n-beacon-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Plumbing | Replace [qty 4] RTU's | $2,500 | [G1873974](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1873974/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [42 Saunders St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-saunders-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Electrical | Wire (2) 3 ton outdoor condensers with disconnects | $2,000 | [E1872341](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1872341/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [15 Guest St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-guest-st/) | 0.25 mi N | Alteration or repair | Shift non-load bearing wall and add one double for closet. Shift two sprinkler heads and exit signs to accommodate wall, paint new walls. No change of use, no Structural work, no change in egress path, No changes to Fire Alarm systems, no plumbing, and no HVAC changes. | $52,994 | [SF1863291](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863291/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [145 N Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/145-n-beacon-st/) | 0.19 mi NE | Plumbing | Replacing 5 roof top units | Not listed | [G1859052](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1859052/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [145 N Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/145-n-beacon-st/) | 0.19 mi NE | Electrical | Disconnect wiring to 5 rtu reconnect and replace outlets and disconnects. | $5,000 | [E1857375](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1857375/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [97-113 N Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/97--113-n-beacon-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Electrical | Installation of cabling and devices for Access control, Burglar alarm, Camera system. | $50,380 | [ELV1855191](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1855191/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

There are no zoning requests on file within ¼ mi. Boston's feed was last read Oct 13.

## More on this street

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

- [43 Gardena St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-gardena-st/): newest permit Jun 11, 2026
- [41 Gardena St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-gardena-st/): newest permit Jul 23, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-13 22:10 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 4 permits at this address and 58 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/79-gardena-st/