# Building permits at 85 Leighton Rd, Boston, MA

Six permits on record here. The newest, Nov 12, 2025: Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 23 more permits (19 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 12, 2025 | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 9.72 KW 24 panels with installation of 1 Franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $63,060 | [SF1790359](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1790359/) |
| Oct 27, 2025 | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 9.72 KW 24 panels with installation of 1 Franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $63,060 | [E1790362](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1790362/) |
| Feb 7, 2023 | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 8.19 kw 21 panels NO BATTERY STORAGE | $45,461 | [SF1436631](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1436631/) |
| Sep 13, 2017 | Solar | install roof mounted solar system 35 panels 9.975kW | $21,945 | [SF755738](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF755738/) |
| Sep 13, 2017 | Electrical | install roof mounted solar system 35 panels 9.975kW | $17,556 | [E755739](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E755739/) |
| Aug 14, 2014 | Alteration or repair | Install 10 windows into existing openings | $14,898 | [SF394320](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF394320/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | [6 Belnap Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-belnap-rd/) | 220 ft NE | Roofing | replace asphalt roof on home. | $12,300 | [SF1900436](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900436/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [1 Belnap Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-belnap-rd/) | 170 ft E | Electrical | Install light and outlets in bath room and laundry room | $1,200 | [E1835743](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1835743/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 18 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | [19 Dodge Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-dodge-rd/) | 860 ft N | Electrical | Electrical service upgrade, including the installation of a new meter main and riser. This work is being performed in conjunction with permit E1849624 | $2,000 | [E1895646](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895646/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [6 Senders Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-senders-ct/) | 850 ft E | Alteration or repair | Strip and install new vinyl siding from the entire home (14sq) and remove and replace 1 existing window, same size and location as the original. Specs attached. | $42,822 | [SF1877340](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877340/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [33 Leighton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33-leighton-rd/) | 990 ft NE | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 9.43 kw 23 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $35,700 | [SF1875656](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875656/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [33 Leighton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33-leighton-rd/) | 990 ft NE | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 9.43 kw 23 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $35,700 | [E1875660](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1875660/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [73 Leighton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/73-leighton-rd/) | 280 ft N | Alteration or repair | Adding lights 7 ligts | $1,000 | [E1875390](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1875390/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [121 Leighton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/121-leighton-rd/) | 430 ft E | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 8.2 kw 20 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $71,100 | [SF1866902](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1866902/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [121 Leighton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/121-leighton-rd/) | 430 ft E | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 8.2 kw 20 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $71,100 | [E1866908](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1866908/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [61 Leighton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61-leighton-rd/) | 490 ft N | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization and air sealing with the Mass Save program. No structural changes. | $8,687 | [SF1863388](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863388/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [121 Leighton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/121-leighton-rd/) | 430 ft E | Electrical | New 200 AMP main service panel to be installed at site - Replace Meter and Service Disconnect - Meter is located inside | $5,400 | [E1865231](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1865231/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [73 Leighton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/73-leighton-rd/) | 280 ft N | Alteration or repair | Insulate walls and ceiling. Drywall and paint ceiling and walls in master bedroom and basement bedroom. Remove old carpet and install new. Clean and dispose of all construction debris. Install n6 new recessed lights | $28,713 | [SF1863303](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863303/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [32 Dodge Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-dodge-rd/) | 600 ft N | Electrical | Upgrade service from 100amps to 200amps, wiring of water heater, wiring of 2 ton condenser with disconnect and communication wire, wiring of 3 ton condenser with disconnect and communication wire. | $6,000 | [E1862255](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862255/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [32 Dodge Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-dodge-rd/) | 600 ft N | Plumbing | Plumbing of electric water heater | $2,000 | [PL1861327](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1861327/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [19 Dodge Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-dodge-rd/) | 860 ft N | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 14.35 KW 35 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $144,600 | [SF1849983](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849983/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [19 Dodge Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-dodge-rd/) | 860 ft N | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 14.35 KW 35 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $144,600 | [E1849986](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1849986/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [19 Dodge Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-dodge-rd/) | 860 ft N | Electrical | Install SPAN panel and service conductor refeed | $8,200 | [E1849624](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1849624/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [47 Joan Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-joan-rd/) | 950 ft N | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 10.66 KW 26 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $54,000 | [SF1841383](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1841383/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [47 Joan Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-joan-rd/) | 950 ft N | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 10.66 KW 26 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $54,000 | [E1841385](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1841385/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [47 Joan Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-joan-rd/) | 950 ft N | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1844676](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1844676/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 3 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2026 | [16 Maple Leaf Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-maple-leaf-dr/) | 0.20 mi E | Plumbing | add basement bathroom, basement laundry and bar sink. Replace kitchen sink | $7,500 | [PL1881378](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1881378/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [10 Susanna Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-susanna-ct/) | 0.24 mi NE | Electrical | 1st floor bathroom we are replacing their bath vent fan combo, replacing vanity light bar & installing new dedicated circuit with GFCI breaker | $2,350 | [E1847658](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1847658/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [10 Susanna Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-susanna-ct/) | 0.24 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Tub to shower conversion in 1st floor bathroom, plaster & paint, install flooring | $38,970 | [SF1841822](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1841822/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

There are no zoning requests on file within ¼ mi. Boston's feed was last read Oct 9.

## More on this street

Other addresses on Leighton Rd with permits, nearest house number first:

- [73 Leighton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/73-leighton-rd/): newest permit Jul 21, 2026
- [97 Leighton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/97-leighton-rd/): newest permit Dec 13, 2024
- [61 Leighton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61-leighton-rd/): newest permit Jul 9, 2026
- [116 Leighton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/116-leighton-rd/): newest permit Nov 29, 2024
- [121 Leighton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/121-leighton-rd/): newest permit Jul 9, 2026
- [45 Leighton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45-leighton-rd/): newest permit Jul 11, 2025
- [38 Leighton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-leighton-rd/): newest permit Oct 30, 2024
- [132 Leighton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/132-leighton-rd/): newest permit Apr 16, 2026
- [33 Leighton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33-leighton-rd/): newest permit Aug 13, 2026
- [30 Leighton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-leighton-rd/): newest permit Dec 19, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-09 13:20 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 6 permits at this address and 23 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-leighton-rd/
