# Building permits at 81 Gladstone St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $5.5M project at 1188-1194 Bennington St, permitted Jun 2.

Three permits on record here. The newest, Oct 9, 2024: Repair brick header above garage doors. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 51 more permits (49 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 0.21 mi away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2024 | Alteration or repair | repair brick header above garage doors. Repair rubber roof on garage. | $9,500 | [SF1659562](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1659562/) |
| Jul 7, 2017 | Plumbing | rough 3 piece bathroom 1 kitchen sink and 1 laundry on 2 nd floor | $7,000 | [PL727242](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL727242/) |
| Apr 4, 2017 | Alteration or repair | remodel existing bath and kitchen in unit 2, gut bath and kitchen to studs new bb and plaster and install new cabinets, counters and tile floor, bath remove existing tub and vanity and replace with new. re tile bath and bb and plaster, re finish hardwood floor in unit | $43,325 | [SF694983](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF694983/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 2 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2026 | [90-92 Orient Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/90--92-orient-av/) | 190 ft N | Electrical | Installing 200 amp service, 4 meter bank 3 for the units one house panel | $5,000 | [E1851111](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851111/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [72 Gladstone St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72-gladstone-st/) | 170 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Attic insulation and air sealing to R-60 | $10,975 | [SF1767411](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1767411/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 34 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [69 Faywood Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-faywood-av/) | 720 ft NE | Plumbing | Replace water heater in the basement | $1,800 | [PL1896812](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1896812/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [69 Faywood Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-faywood-av/) | 720 ft NE | Plumbing | Reconnect gas to water heater | $400 | [G1896814](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1896814/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [36 Beachview Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-beachview-rd/) | 450 ft N | Alteration or repair | Perform exploritory work on 1st floor back entryway and add addtional framing/footings as needed. Other work in basement level shall consist of further expeloritory work and to then sister/joists/tie in joists and add additional general supports and tie ins to improve existing supports. | $25,000 | [SF1905086](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1905086/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [20 Orient Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-orient-av/) | 900 ft E | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID - 879862,888952) (Unit -1, Unit -2) | $4,000 | [SF1900812](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900812/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [35 Beachview Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-beachview-rd/) | 530 ft N | Solar | Installation of 30 modules-roof mounted - 12.900 kw dc, 10.470 kw ac | $15,553 | [E1900359](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900359/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [39 Faywood Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-faywood-av/) | 790 ft NE | Plumbing | WH Replacement | $1,000 | [PL1899693](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1899693/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [39 Faywood Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-faywood-av/) | 790 ft NE | Plumbing | wh replacement | $1,000 | [G1899694](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1899694/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [195 Leyden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/195-leyden-st/) | 410 ft SW | Electrical | Installation of new GFCI protected outlets with new circuits from existing panels for water bottle filler stations. | $6,000 | [E1890949](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890949/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [166 Leyden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/166-leyden-st/) | 600 ft W | Electrical | Service Equipment upgrade due solar installation. | $65,000 | [E1888182](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1888182/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [23 Breed St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-breed-st/) | 990 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Install 1x FranklinWH aPower 2 battery back-up system (15kWh) on wall, exterior of home | $21,527 | [ALT1855277](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1855277/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [166 Leyden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/166-leyden-st/) | 600 ft W | Solar | The project involves installing a new solar panel system on a residential flat roof property. | $25,677 | [E1787701](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1787701/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [166 Leyden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/166-leyden-st/) | 600 ft W | Solar | The project involves installing a new solar panel system on a residential flat roof property | $25,677 | [SF1773914](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1773914/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [195 Leyden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/195-leyden-st/) | 410 ft SW | Plumbing | Curtis Guild Elementary School, 195 Leyden St: replace drinking fountains, 1 in the basement, 4 on the 1st floor. | $10,000 | [PL1879173](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1879173/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [1064 Bennington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1064-bennington-st/) | 720 ft SW | Electrical | required common area meter using the existing 3-gang meter socket. Verify and transfer all front, rear, and basement common area lighting and smoke/CO detectors to the common area meter. Confirm all common area circuits are properly protected with AFCI where required and label all circuit | $1,500 | [E1881980](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1881980/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [76 Orient Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76-orient-av/) | 280 ft NE | Plumbing | Connect New Range to existing gas supply piping | $2,000 | [G1875642](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1875642/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [76 Orient Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76-orient-av/) | 280 ft NE | Electrical | Wiring for kitchen remodel on first floor | $5,000 | [E1878355](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1878355/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [28 Orient Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-orient-av/) | 810 ft E | Alteration or repair | Change the existing rubber roof and replace with new. Remove and replace the railings. Remove and replace exterior trimming complete. No structural changes to be made. | $24,000 | [SF1877320](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877320/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [76 Orient Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76-orient-av/) | 280 ft NE | Plumbing | Kitchen remodel Kitchen Sink Kitchen Sink Disposal Dishwasher connection | $4,000 | [PL1875628](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1875628/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [23 Breed St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-breed-st/) | 990 ft SW | Electrical | Install 1x FranklinWH aPower 2 battery back-up system (15kWh) on exterior wall of home. | $14,351 | [E1859342](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1859342/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [36 Ashley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-ashley-st/) | 880 ft SW | Roofing | strip rubber roof install new roof | $23,850 | [SF1871705](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871705/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [76 Orient Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76-orient-av/) | 280 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Remodel Kitchen Per Build Plans Included. | $178,687 | [SF1863457](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863457/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [51 Breed St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-breed-st/) | 820 ft W | Fire systems | Install a new UL Central Station fire alarm system | $5,000 | [EFA1868468](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1868468/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [202-204 Leyden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/202--204-leyden-st/) | 260 ft S | Fire systems | Wire, Supply and install NEW Fire Alarm System and connect with Sprinkler Switch valves. | $12,000 | [EFA1863375](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1863375/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [51 Beachview Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-beachview-rd/) | 630 ft N | Roofing | strip off mansard shingles and install new shingles | $4,000 | [SF1863355](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863355/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [36 Ashley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-ashley-st/) | 880 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Build new steps, repair top side of building | $57,000 | [SF1862771](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1862771/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [114 Gladstone St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114-gladstone-st/) | 520 ft W | Alteration or repair | Remove/replace 1 existing window. No structural work being done. | $2,806 | [SF1859504](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859504/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [202-204 Leyden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/202--204-leyden-st/) | 260 ft S | Plumbing | Add half bath, install electric water heater and reroute water piping. | $5,500 | [PL1856113](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1856113/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [34 Gladstone St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-gladstone-st/) | 610 ft E | Alteration or repair | Decking remodeling.take down the old deck and rebuild a new decking on the size 10'x21'x 9'6" height, with stair get down from the side of the decking, all framing will be on pressure treated wood, decking boards on PVC material, and vinyl railings. We will be using the 4 footings already have there | $16,566 | [ALT1808048](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1808048/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [22-24 Gladstone St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22--24-gladstone-st/) | 710 ft E | Alteration or repair | wall dense pack cellulose, door kits if needed | $4,589 | [SF1850098](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850098/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [47 Beachview Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-beachview-rd/) | 590 ft N | Solar | Rooftop solar 16 panels 6.56 kwdc 15kw energy storage system to be installed on exterior wall no structural | $21,252 | [SF1850541](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850541/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [47 Beachview Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-beachview-rd/) | 590 ft N | Solar | Rooftop solar 16 panels 6.56 kwdc 15kw energy storage system to be installed on exterior wall | $71,148 | [E1850542](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1850542/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [202-204 Leyden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/202--204-leyden-st/) | 260 ft S | Electrical | Add a 3rd individual meter due to change of occupancy from 2 units to 3 units (separate 200 amp service for 3rd unit) add washer, dryer, water heater, refeed 3 electric baseboard heaters, 6 receptacles,6 switches, refeed a sub-panel. | $9,000 | [E1855297](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855297/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [11 Blackinton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-blackinton-st/) | 480 ft S | Alteration or repair | Wall insulation to R-60 | $4,150 | [SF1767406](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1767406/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [202-204 Leyden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/202--204-leyden-st/) | 260 ft S | Alteration or repair | To change the occupancy from a two-family townhouse to a three-family townhouse by way of interior renovations at 202–204 Leyden Street, East Boston, MA 02128. The building will be sprinklered, and no exterior work. | $33,500 | [ALT1835211](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1835211/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 15 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [166 Orient Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/166-orient-av/) | 0.19 mi W | Electrical | upgrade service from 100 to200 | $5,000 | [E1907607](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1907607/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [115 Faywood Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/115-faywood-av/) | 0.22 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 2 windows, like for like, same size, no structural changes | $11,984 | [SF1902224](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902224/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [24 Waldemar Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-waldemar-av/) | 0.19 mi E | Alteration or repair | Replace (15) single pane windows with triple pane windows. | $10,000 | [SF1901787](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901787/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [14 Crestway Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-crestway-rd/) | 0.25 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 1 sliding glass door, like for like, same size, no structural changes | $7,997 | [SF1891247](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1891247/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [179 Gladstone St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/179-gladstone-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Addition | Construct a 10 x 12 single story 3 season porch | $56,250 | [ALT1873735](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1873735/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [10-12 Breed St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10--12-breed-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Solar | The project involves installing a new solar panel system on a residential flat roof property. No ESS.; | $26,444 | [ALT1820306](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1820306/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [22-24 Breed St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22--24-breed-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Solar | Rooftop solar 17 panels 6.97 kwdc 15kw energy storage system to be installed on exterior wall no structural | $21,528 | [SF1887408](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1887408/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [22-24 Breed St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22--24-breed-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Solar | Rooftop solar 17 panels 6.97 kwdc 15kw energy storage system to be installed on exterior wall | $72,072 | [E1887414](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1887414/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [186 Orient Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/186-orient-av/) | 0.24 mi W | Electrical | Emergency Service Mast Repair | $1,000 | [E1864227](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1864227/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [69 Barnes Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-barnes-av/) | 0.23 mi S | Roofing | Roof Strip and Cover | $7,800 | [SF1860979](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860979/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [1188-1194 Bennington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1188--1194-bennington-st/) | 0.21 mi E | New building | Building A - Raze structures on existing on 22,233 s.f. site (Parcel No. 010567000). Construct a Twenty-two (22) unit mixed use residential building with 1-Retail space at lower level. with 8 parking spaces. In conjunction with ERT1462978.;Demolition of existing structure under SF1667452eplan -- BOA | $5,497,400 | [ERT1462975](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1462975/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [9 Crestway Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-crestway-rd/) | 0.22 mi NW | Plumbing | two new bathrooms on the second floor | $5,000 | [PL1853109](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1853109/) |
| May 23, 2026 | [54 Ashley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/54-ashley-st/) | 0.25 mi SW | Other | Setting up a 30x30 tent for the ymca summer program | $4,860 | [SF1848192](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848192/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [9 Crestway Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-crestway-rd/) | 0.22 mi NW | Alteration or repair | New Bathroom at second floor and bedroom renovation. | $3,000 | [E1850441](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1850441/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [9 Crestway Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-crestway-rd/) | 0.22 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Install rear Dormer to match the existing roof line of the house and second floor Bathroom install. | $20,000 | [ALT1833939](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1833939/) |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Approved | Apr 28, 2026 | 100 Beachview Rd | 0.20 mi NW | Zoning appeal: "7.8.26 Open Civil Case Updated scope with revised drawings: Erect an attached two family…" | [BOA1825579](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2026-03-05 |
| Approved | Apr 28, 2026 | 102 Beachview Rd | 0.20 mi NW | Zoning appeal: "7.8.26: Open civil caseUpdated scope with revised drawings: Erect an attached two family…" | [BOA1825581](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2026-03-05 |

## More on this street

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

- [72 Gladstone St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72-gladstone-st/): newest permit May 13, 2026
- [61 Gladstone St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61-gladstone-st/): newest permit Jul 28, 2025
- [108 Gladstone St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/108-gladstone-st/): newest permit Jul 9, 2025
- [114 Gladstone St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114-gladstone-st/): newest permit Jun 17, 2026
- [37 Gladstone St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-gladstone-st/): newest permit Feb 13, 2026
- [34 Gladstone St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-gladstone-st/): newest permit Jun 9, 2026
- [22-24 Gladstone St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22--24-gladstone-st/): newest permit Jun 3, 2026
- [145 Gladstone St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/145-gladstone-st/): newest permit Jun 26, 2025
- [179 Gladstone St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/179-gladstone-st/): newest permit Sep 1, 2026
- [188 Gladstone St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/188-gladstone-st/): newest permit Jun 30, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-12 10:36 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 12, 06:17 UTC.

Map, all 3 permits at this address and 51 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/81-gladstone-st/