# Building permits at 87 Ashley St, Boston, MA

11 permits on record here. The newest, Oct 22, 2025: Air sealing, Insulation, Weatherization. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 49 more permits (48 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 22, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Air sealing, Insulation, Weatherization | $10,240 | [SF1789675](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1789675/) |
| Sep 16, 2024 | Electrical | changing a single pole sw to a 3 way, added 2 hallways light and an outside motion light | $800 | [E1652932](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1652932/) |
| May 20, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Amending ALT1403742. We are adding a second egress.;eplan | $20,000 | [A1596459](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1596459/) |
| Mar 6, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Change of occupancy from single family to 2 family. Proposing 2 parking spaces. (installation smoke detectors in all bedroom and CO/SM within 10 feet to all exterior bedrooms plus common area)eplan; | $14,000 | [ALT1403742](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1403742/) |
| Nov 13, 2023 | Fence, wall or deck | Build a 120 foot long fence on my southwest side of my property | $5,000 | [SF1544641](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1544641/) |
| May 14, 2020 | Solar | Installation of a safe and code compliant, grid-tied PV Solar System on an existing residential roof. 38 Panels / 11.78 kW | $44,764 | [SF1070744](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1070744/) |
| May 5, 2020 | Solar | Installation of a safe and code compliant, grid-tied PV solar system on an existing residential roof. 38 Panels / 11.78 kW | $31,000 | [E1070748](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1070748/) |
| Aug 19, 2019 | Plumbing | replace b&k | $3,000 | [PL991337](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL991337/) |
| Jul 29, 2019 | Electrical | Run termostat wire for a\c unit | $500 | [ELV981010](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV981010/) |
| Jul 29, 2019 | Electrical | wire new kitchen & bathroom | $5,500 | [E981004](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E981004/) |
| Jun 27, 2019 | Alteration or repair | Unit 2-Kitchen, bathroom and closet renovations, cost includes electrical &; plumbing | $17,500 | [SF968374](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF968374/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 29 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [166 Orient Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/166-orient-av/) | 800 ft NE | Electrical | upgrade service from 100 to200 | $5,000 | [E1907607](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1907607/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [960 Bennington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/960-bennington-st/) | 870 ft S | Alteration or repair | Finishing basement, Adding a ADU of 860 sqft living space with 2 bedrooms, kitchen, 1 full bathroom, 1 half bathroom and sprinkler systems, all in the Architecture plans. | $230,540 | [ALT1799270](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1799270/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [72 Leyden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72-leyden-st/) | 520 ft NW | Fire systems | Install a fire alarm system in a 3 family residence | $26,000 | [EFA1903234](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1903234/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [38-58 Leyden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38--58-leyden-st/) | 880 ft NW | Roofing | Remove and Replace Existing Fascia, Remove and Replace Existing 6k Gutter System and Downspouts | $7,852 | [SF1900650](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900650/) |
| Sep 12, 2026 | [67 Leyden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-leyden-st/) | 550 ft NW | Roofing | strip and reroof | $7,200 | [SF1897240](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897240/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [206 Orient Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/206-orient-av/) | 780 ft N | Alteration or repair | Remove & replace 1 window; like for like size; no structural changes | $10,019 | [SF1896697](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896697/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [1007-1009 Saratoga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1007--1009-saratoga-st/) | 960 ft SE | Electrical | Bryant® - Legacy™ - 5-Ton - 13.4 SEER2 - Single-Packaged Rooftop Units Standard Gas/Electric Unit - 208/230-3-60 - R-454B Model Number: 582LP06A110A2A0AA Includes: - Disposal of existing equipment - Installation of new Bryant RTU - Electrical connnection - Gas connection - System Startup - CURB ada | $22,194 | [SF1880521](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880521/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [179 Gladstone St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/179-gladstone-st/) | 500 ft NE | 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/) | 730 ft SE | 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/) | 540 ft SE | 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 | [166 Leyden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/166-leyden-st/) | 840 ft E | Electrical | Service Equipment upgrade due solar installation. | $65,000 | [E1888182](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1888182/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [22-24 Breed St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22--24-breed-st/) | 540 ft SE | 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/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [23 Breed St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-breed-st/) | 630 ft SE | 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/) | 840 ft E | 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/) | 840 ft E | 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/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [23 Breed St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-breed-st/) | 630 ft SE | 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 17, 2026 | [7 Ford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-ford-st/) | 600 ft SE | Plumbing | Retest | $200 | [G1873800](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1873800/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [36 Ashley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-ashley-st/) | 780 ft E | Roofing | strip rubber roof install new roof | $23,850 | [SF1871705](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871705/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [72 Leyden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72-leyden-st/) | 520 ft NW | Plumbing | Renovate kitchen and baths | $7,000 | [PL1869301](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1869301/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [51 Breed St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-breed-st/) | 640 ft E | Fire systems | Install a new UL Central Station fire alarm system | $5,000 | [EFA1868468](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1868468/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [72 Leyden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72-leyden-st/) | 520 ft NW | Electrical | service upgrade and rewire all 3 apartments and common areas. | $38,000 | [E1867311](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867311/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [188 Gladstone St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/188-gladstone-st/) | 390 ft N | Electrical | We will wire a replacement AC system. | $1,150 | [E1862907](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862907/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [186 Orient Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/186-orient-av/) | 750 ft N | Electrical | Emergency Service Mast Repair | $1,000 | [E1864227](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1864227/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [36 Ashley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-ashley-st/) | 780 ft E | 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/) | 920 ft E | Alteration or repair | Remove/replace 1 existing window. No structural work being done. | $2,806 | [SF1859504](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859504/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [72 Leyden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72-leyden-st/) | 520 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Confirm Occupancy as 2-Family. Change Occupancy from 2-Family to 3-Family.[ePlans] | $183,500 | [ALT1686321](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1686321/) |
| May 23, 2026 | [54 Ashley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/54-ashley-st/) | 310 ft SE | Other | Setting up a 30x30 tent for the ymca summer program | $4,860 | [SF1848192](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848192/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [38-58 Leyden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38--58-leyden-st/) | 880 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Cosmetic renovation of existing deck and railings. No structural work. | $34,000 | [SF1849320](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849320/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [50 Leyden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-leyden-st/) | 830 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Insulate attic. | $3,000 | [SF1842777](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1842777/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 20 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | [231-245 Brandywyne Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/231--245-brandywyne-dr/) | 0.20 mi W | Electrical | Relocate 40 amp electric panel and replace all lights, plugs and switches | $3,200 | [E1905180](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905180/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [951 Bennington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/951-bennington-st/) | 0.19 mi S | Electrical | Replacement of thr Insulated multi-tap splice connector, 4/0 – #6 AWG, AL/CU dual-rated, UL 486B Listed - (Connector) | $800 | [E1902422](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1902422/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [917 Bennington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/917-bennington-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Other | add a sink on the hallway area to wash hands per request of health inspector | $3,000 | [SF1901970](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901970/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [115 Boardman St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/115-boardman-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Fire systems | Replace existing fire alarm panel with new panel. Add cellular dialer. Work to be completed and tested during a single 8 hour shift. Building is a bha property | $6,000 | [EFA1900647](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1900647/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [915 Saratoga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/915-saratoga-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Fire systems | Installation of fire alarm system throughout 3 unit building being contstructed | $14,500 | [EFA1895546](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1895546/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [913 Saratoga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/913-saratoga-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Fire systems | Installation of fire alarm system throughout 3 unit building being constructed | $14,500 | [EFA1895545](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1895545/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [195 Leyden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/195-leyden-st/) | 0.22 mi E | 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 19, 2026 | [910 Saratoga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/910-saratoga-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Insulation in attic space and basement | $42,000 | [SF1888285](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888285/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [3 Thurston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-thurston-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Roofing | Asphalt shingles replacement on the right side section with lighter color shingles. ONE Pipe boot replacement. Three Pipe boots board over on roof | $3,999 | [SF1885673](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1885673/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [166-180 Brandywyne Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/166--180-brandywyne-dr/) | 0.20 mi W | Plumbing | Replace tub and Symmons valve at 168 Brandywyne Drive. | $1,000 | [PL1882926](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1882926/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [195 Leyden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/195-leyden-st/) | 0.22 mi E | 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/) | 0.21 mi E | 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 | [915 Saratoga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/915-saratoga-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Plumbing | kits baths | $35,000 | [PL1877729](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1877729/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [913 Saratoga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/913-saratoga-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Plumbing | kits baths | $35,000 | [PL1877723](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1877723/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [915 Saratoga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/915-saratoga-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Electrical | low voltage wiring, network, Cable cat 6 | $2,000 | [ELV1865284](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1865284/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [913 Saratoga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/913-saratoga-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Electrical | low voltage net work and cable thermostat | $2,000 | [ELV1865280](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1865280/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [915 Saratoga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/915-saratoga-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Electrical | 3 units | $40,000 | [E1865278](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1865278/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [913 Saratoga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/913-saratoga-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Electrical | new 3 units | $45,000 | [E1865277](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1865277/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [180-188 Faywood Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/180--188-faywood-av/) | 0.23 mi N | Alteration or repair | Clean Joe will be removing all affected drywalls, ceilings, and floors to clean up and prevent further damages. Interior finishes only. | $11,000 | [SF1842374](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1842374/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [850-868 Bennington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/850--868-bennington-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Electrical | Installation of two (2) 50A branch circuits and one (1) dual head EV charger. | $4,200 | [E1845182](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845182/) |

## 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 | 102 Beachview Rd | 0.22 mi NE | 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 |
| Approved | Apr 28, 2026 | 100 Beachview Rd | 0.22 mi NE | 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 |

## More on this street

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

- [101 Ashley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/101-ashley-st/): newest permit Apr 2, 2025
- [54 Ashley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/54-ashley-st/): newest permit May 23, 2026
- [49 Ashley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49-ashley-st/): newest permit Aug 20, 2025
- [135 Ashley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/135-ashley-st/): newest permit Aug 23, 2025
- [36 Ashley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-ashley-st/): newest permit Jul 15, 2026
- [15 Ashley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-ashley-st/): newest permit Jan 16, 2025
- [12 Ashley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-ashley-st/): newest permit Jan 15, 2026
- [10 Ashley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-ashley-st/): newest permit Dec 5, 2024
- [6 Ashley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-ashley-st/): newest permit Oct 7, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-09 18:24 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 49 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/87-ashley-st/