# Building permits at 80 Gardner St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $632,900 alteration or repair at 40-42 Ashford St, permitted Jun 22.

Four permits on record here. The newest, Mar 12, 2025: Replace boiler 03/07/25. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 55 more permits (54 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2025 | Plumbing | Replace boiler 03/07/25 | $28,000 | [G1695841](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1695841/) |
| Mar 10, 2025 | Plumbing | Replace hot water heater, replace backflow 03/07/25 | $31,000 | [PL1695835](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1695835/) |
| Apr 15, 2020 | Fire systems | AFA Protective Systems, Inc. is installing a new fire alarm system in the residential building at 80 Gardner Street in Boston. The new fire alarm system shall include all new initiating devices, notification appliances, and head end equipment.; eplan | $78,624 | [ALT1066100](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1066100/) |
| Mar 30, 2020 | Fire systems | AFA Protective Systems, Inc. is installing a new fire alarm system in the residential building at 80 Gardner Street in Boston. The new fire alarm system shall include all new initiating devices, notification appliances, and head end equipment. | $78,624 | [EFA1066098](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1066098/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

55 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | [84 Gardner St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84-gardner-st/) | 140 ft E | Electrical | installing a temporary generator for the day of event to run the stage power | $1,200 | [ETS1889728](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1889728/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 30 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | [1079-1089 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1079--1089-commonwealth-av/) | 760 ft SE | Sign | Installation of 6 sign cabinets for retail tenants: The UPS Store, Maura Spa, 2 for CSC Commonwealth Sports Club and two blank cabinets for future tenants. BPDA stamped master plan attached. | $159,338 | [ALT1863067](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1863067/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [46 Ashford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/46-ashford-st/) | 340 ft N | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. We are doing both unit 1 and unit 2 | $16,000 | [SF1902494](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902494/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [17-37 Fordham Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17--37-fordham-rd/) | 960 ft SW | Electrical | 25 Fordham Rd. - Demo (23) modular rooms, disconnect cut and cap power to existing modular rooms. Install (18) 2x2 LED panel lights, install occupancy sensors, install (2) combo exit/emerg lights. Disconnect (23) horn strobes, one per room. | $40,000 | [E1903786](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903786/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [44-46 Brighton Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44--46-brighton-av/) | 610 ft S | Plumbing | Adding a half bath and a drinking fountain on first floor. | $9,000 | [PL1901956](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1901956/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [1079-1089 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1079--1089-commonwealth-av/) | 760 ft SE | Electrical | Install MI cable feeders for new fire pump controller/transfer switch. Install new lighting and outlets as per plans. | $95,000 | [E1887996](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1887996/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [40 Malvern St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-malvern-st/) | 480 ft E | Electrical | BU SOFTBALL: Install (2) New Utility Cabinets behind home plate seating area; Relocate existing electrical infrastructure to new cabinets; Furnish equip w/in cabinets to feed the following-New Press Box, New elevator/lift Electrical; (2) New GFI Receptacles [1 left/1 right field]; Comm. Conduit | $41,000 | [E1886400](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1886400/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [1125 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1125-commonwealth-av/) | 870 ft S | Plumbing | RTU replacement. Disconnect and reconnect gas piping | $52,000 | [G1889217](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1889217/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [40-42 Ashford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40--42-ashford-st/) | 380 ft NW | Fire systems | Install new, low voltage fire alarm for this multi unit residential property. | $15,000 | [EFA1889742](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1889742/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [40-42 Ashford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40--42-ashford-st/) | 380 ft NW | Fire systems | wire low voltage alarm system | $10,000 | [EFA1888585](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1888585/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [40-42 Ashford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40--42-ashford-st/) | 380 ft NW | Electrical | service repair, partial rewire, wire new kitchen, wire 2 electric water heaters, 2 heat pumps | $40,000 | [E1888583](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1888583/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [44-46 Brighton Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44--46-brighton-av/) | 610 ft S | Alteration or repair | Convert existing office into an ADA-compliant single-user restroom. | $45,847 | [SF1870522](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870522/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [15-17 Wadsworth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15--17-wadsworth-st/) | 430 ft N | Alteration or repair | Correcting violation of existing living space in the basement. application for legalize Additional living space in basement for unit 1 | $10,000 | [ALT1832648](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1832648/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [40-42 Ashford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40--42-ashford-st/) | 380 ft NW | Plumbing | Adding 3 new lavs and replacing fixtures. | $15,000 | [PL1873770](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1873770/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [37 Ashford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-ashford-st/) | 290 ft NW | Plumbing | Install 3 gas meter and gas pipe | $3,500 | [G1879449](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1879449/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [32a-32 Chester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32a--32-chester-st/) | 910 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Cosmetic update to front porch. Non structural. Replace front guardrails with pressure treated wood. | $7,500 | [SF1877880](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877880/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [1079-1089 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1079--1089-commonwealth-av/) | 760 ft SE | Electrical | Renovation to existing pool and components. Wire new lights and pump as per plans. | $15,000 | [E1871854](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1871854/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [32a-32 Chester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32a--32-chester-st/) | 910 ft SW | Plumbing | 2 baths in basement with 2 ejector pumps | $20,000 | [PL1869186](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1869186/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [14 Wadsworth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-wadsworth-st/) | 530 ft N | Alteration or repair | Mass Save Insulation and Air Sealing | $16,142 | [SF1806130](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1806130/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [40-42 Ashford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40--42-ashford-st/) | 380 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Renovation to dwelling and lodging units, common baths, and common kitchen. Improvements to exterior envelope and site. CHANGE OCCUPANCY FROM Occupancy determined by ISD in 1992- 11 SRO Current occupancy- 9 SRO, 1 Studio, 2-1BR Proposed occupancy- 10 SRO, 1 Studio, 1-1BR UnitAll work to be verified  | $632,900 | [ALT1732424](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1732424/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [7-9 Reedsdale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7--9-reedsdale-st/) | 970 ft SW | Electrical | Wire 3 bathrooms, kitchen, laundry and smoke alarm detectors. | $12,000 | [E1862093](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862093/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [32a-32 Chester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32a--32-chester-st/) | 910 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Finish existing basement as a dwelling unit in an existing detached 3-story 3-family dwelling. Expand front common stair to previously unfinished basement area. The basement to be sprinklered per NFPA 13R. There is no expansion of the building envelope or footprint. | $125,000 | [ALT1652937](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1652937/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [7-9 Reedsdale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7--9-reedsdale-st/) | 970 ft SW | Plumbing | First floor remodeling. Add three bathrooms. | $18,000 | [PL1858586](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1858586/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [7-9 Reedsdale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7--9-reedsdale-st/) | 970 ft SW | Plumbing | fist floor renovation, gas stove moves a nothing side. | $800 | [G1858585](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1858585/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [28 Wadsworth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-wadsworth-st/) | 590 ft NE | Roofing | Remove existing rubber roof and install new rubber roofing system. Replace drip edge, install chimney flashing/lead work, replace one damaged skylight, and replace any rotten roof sheathing as needed. | $13,440 | [SF1855810](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855810/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [44 Pratt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-pratt-st/) | 610 ft N | Alteration or repair | Installing new Emergency Escape Window Bringing Ceiling to required height Correcting violation # V818397 extending living space into basement; | $30,500 | [ALT1804566](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1804566/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [7-9 Reedsdale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7--9-reedsdale-st/) | 970 ft SW | Alteration or repair | ;remodeling the kitchen and add three new bathrooms, change a part of the family room to a new room.NO RECORD OF OCCUPANCYHOMEOWNER:: | $55,000 | [ALT1828197](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1828197/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [12 Reedsdale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-reedsdale-st/) | 960 ft SW | Roofing | Asphalt Shingle Repair. | $8,670 | [SF1837318](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1837318/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [100 Ashford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/100-ashford-st/) | 880 ft E | Electrical | To provide power via generator at 89 Ashford street(softball field) for BU graduation on 5/17/2026 | $1,500 | [ETS1846096](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1846096/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [1079-1089 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1079--1089-commonwealth-av/) | 760 ft SE | Electrical | wire 15 fob readers and 25 cameras | $18,000 | [ELV1847250](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1847250/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [8 Hartley Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-hartley-te/) | 460 ft NE | Roofing | Rubber roof replacement: Remove and dispose of one layer of existing rubber roof material. Install new black EPDM rubber roof system, 1-inch polyisocyanurate insulation roof system. Remove and dispose of all waste and debris from jobsite. | $20,650 | [SF1846437](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846437/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 24 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | [1047 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1047-commonwealth-av/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Selective removal of water damaged drywall and insulation. | $77,000 | [SF1904694](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1904694/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [15 Linden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-linden-st/) | 0.25 mi NW | Alteration or repair | 15 A linden st unit B allston ma 02134 renovation of kitchen area with new cabinet | $15,000 | [SF1900509](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900509/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [88 Linden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/88-linden-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Plumbing | Renovation, basement 2 boiler and 1 power vent water heater. | $8,000 | [PL1901586](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1901586/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [88 Linden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/88-linden-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Plumbing | Renovation, basement 2 boiler and water heater. | $600,000 | [G1901593](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1901593/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [10 Chester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-chester-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Plumbing | replace cracked 1/2" csst gas line serving gas dryer. National grid shut gas off to the building | $1,500 | [G1897029](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1897029/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [278 Babcock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/278-babcock-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical | Install underground PVC conduits for new bollard lights. | $2,500 | [E1894585](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1894585/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [91 Linden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/91-linden-st/) | 0.25 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Install Intellijack support system to stabilize floor joist or beams as shown wit sonotube footingsAll work to be Verified in the field by the Ward Inspector ( Approved Stamped ISD Plans Only ) | $14,500 | [ALT1880333](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1880333/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [108-114 Brighton Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/108--114-brighton-av/) | 0.20 mi SW | Sign | install a new channel letter sign with panel to the wall. | $3,200 | [ALT1871794](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1871794/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [122-124 Brighton Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/122--124-brighton-av/) | 0.23 mi W | Electrical | adding a 40 amp circuit from a mini split system. adding a disconnect on the roof next to the new condenser. also adding a new 20 amp service plug | $3,000 | [E1870580](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870580/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [128 Brighton Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/128-brighton-av/) | 0.25 mi W | Sign | Existing light box refacing only | $2,000 | [ALT1846162](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1846162/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [15 Chester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-chester-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Alteration or repair | To legalize existing extended living space in basement. -2 bedrooms. No work to be done. Ref. permits;#ALT782071, #SF849803 | Not listed | [ALT1721812](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1721812/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [108-114 Brighton Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/108--114-brighton-av/) | 0.20 mi SW | Plumbing | Replace the Chinese wok Stove. | $3,000 | [PL1864370](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1864370/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [108-114 Brighton Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/108--114-brighton-av/) | 0.20 mi SW | Plumbing | Replace the Chinese wok stove. | $4,000 | [G1864365](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1864365/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [116-120 Brighton Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/116--120-brighton-av/) | 0.21 mi SW | Electrical | running 8 speaker in the front dinning area. adding 30 camera and 15 cat6 internet drop | $8,000 | [ELV1862546](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1862546/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [108-114 Brighton Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/108--114-brighton-av/) | 0.20 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Remove part of the counter, install a partition wall, and replace the Chinese Cooking Stove. | $15,000 | [SF1857686](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857686/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [1082 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1082-commonwealth-av/) | 0.22 mi SE | Fire systems | install new fire alarm system as per plans | $28,000 | [EFA1855159](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1855159/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [1122 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1122-commonwealth-av/) | 0.21 mi S | Alteration or repair | Remove/replace 1 existing exteior door. No structural work being done. | $2,515 | [SF1853009](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853009/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [1082 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1082-commonwealth-av/) | 0.22 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Convert a vacant take-out space on the garden level of a forty (40) unit building into a two-bedroom apartment. Would make the structure a forty-one (41) unit residential building. [ePlans] | $65,000 | [ALT1699217](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1699217/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [1082 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1082-commonwealth-av/) | 0.22 mi SE | Electrical | run cable and data wire | $300 | [ELV1851823](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1851823/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [1082 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1082-commonwealth-av/) | 0.22 mi SE | Fire systems | install 120 volt hardwire smoke detector within unit only | $600 | [EFA1851825](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1851825/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [1082 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1082-commonwealth-av/) | 0.22 mi SE | Electrical | wire new unit in basement of the building unit 001 ( ATL ) is on pending add 1- meter socket for unit and 1- heat pump hvac | $11,000 | [E1851820](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851820/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [128 Brighton Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/128-brighton-av/) | 0.25 mi W | Electrical | Wire dish washer, fridge. Install 20 recess lights | $8,000 | [E1846884](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846884/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [128 Brighton Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/128-brighton-av/) | 0.25 mi W | Plumbing | Renovation, 2 hand sink, 1 floor sink, 2 prep sink< and 1 9d and caping water line. | $5,000 | [PL1843572](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1843572/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [128 Brighton Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/128-brighton-av/) | 0.25 mi W | Plumbing | Renovation, replace old wok with new. | $800 | [G1843574](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1843574/) |

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