# Building permits at 117 Williams St, Boston, MA

Seven permits on record here. The newest, Sep 3: Kitchen and bathroom remodel. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 34 more permits (31 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 960 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | Plumbing | Kitchen and bathroom remodel | $15,000 | [PL1895983](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1895983/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | Alteration or repair | plumbing, electrical, siding, kitchen renovation, bathroom renovations, deck repairs | $300,000 | [SF1887546](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1887546/) |
| Apr 24, 2023 | Alteration or repair | Install 1 entry door for replacement no structural changes | $5,450 | [SF1462788](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1462788/) |
| Apr 24, 2023 | Alteration or repair | Install 3 windows for replacement no structural changes work tobe done in unit 1 | $4,358 | [SF1462786](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1462786/) |
| Oct 17, 2017 | Roofing | strip and re-roof | $12,800 | [SF768180](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF768180/) |
| Feb 10, 2017 | Alteration or repair | Weatherization, air sealing, weather stripping, blown cellulose | $2,600 | [SF674377](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF674377/) |
| Jun 15, 2015 | Plumbing | new gas pipe to the 3rd floor stove | $1,500 | [G484016](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G484016/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

34 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 18, 2026 | [131-133 Williams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/131--133-williams-st/) | 210 ft SE | Plumbing | 1st Floor Bathroom - Replace shower stall, no structural change. (Other is a valve) | $1,500 | [PL1888643](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1888643/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [3510 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3510-washington-st/) | 780 ft NW | Fire systems | This amendment changes the licensed professional designer for fire alarm installation and inspection for Permit Number ALT1462358. The design remains the same as the previous design. The New Subcontractor company name is Priority 7 Alarm Systems LLC.Provide a common access to the sprinkler room.; | $25,000 | [A1901113](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1901113/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [152 Williams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/152-williams-st/) | 400 ft SE | Plumbing | New install water heater (second one at this location) | $500 | [PL1904100](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1904100/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [152 Williams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/152-williams-st/) | 400 ft SE | Plumbing | New water heater installation | $500 | [PL1904092](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1904092/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [152 Williams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/152-williams-st/) | 400 ft SE | Plumbing | New water heater installation | $500 | [G1904086](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1904086/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [152 Williams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/152-williams-st/) | 400 ft SE | Plumbing | New install water heater (second at this location) | $500 | [G1904104](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1904104/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [155 Williams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/155-williams-st/) | 490 ft SE | Electrical | Replacement of the electrical panel for safety reason, and inspection of all outlets and lights in the apartment to restore electrical service. which had been cut off a year ago due to non-payment. | $500 | [E1904507](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904507/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [90-92 Rossmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/90--92-rossmore-rd/) | 360 ft S | Alteration or repair | Front deck replacement: demolish existing deck, new composite decking, rebuild knee wall in lieu of railings with paint finish, and replace one window seal/casing | $19,120 | [SF1901997](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901997/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [63-65 Brookley Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/63--65-brookley-rd/) | 560 ft SW | Roofing | Rubber Roof Replacement | $29,899 | [SF1896635](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896635/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [74 Williams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/74-williams-st/) | 420 ft NW | Electrical | Air source heat pump system connections to (1) condenser and (1) air handler suspended from ceiling above washing machine, work for 2nd Floor unit only. | $12,000 | [E1884019](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1884019/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [45 Lourdes Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45-lourdes-av/) | 940 ft NE | Plumbing | 40 gal gas water heater | $3,700 | [G1886241](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1886241/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [84-86 Brookley Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84--86-brookley-rd/) | 520 ft S | Electrical | Install new exterior fixtures at front and back porches | $3,600 | [E1883333](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1883333/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [103-105 Rossmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/103--105-rossmore-rd/) | 560 ft S | Roofing | Strip rubber roof of all rubber related products and isntall 2" polyiso insulation.060 fully adhered rubber roofing.032 drip edge, terminate/flash as required | $33,250 | [SF1880036](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880036/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [75 Rossmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-rossmore-rd/) | 320 ft S | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization and air sealing with the Mass Save Program. No structural changes. | $3,142 | [SF1877289](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877289/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [3458 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3458-washington-st/) | 960 ft N | New building | Erect new five-story mixed-use building to contain 36 dwelling units and ground-floor local retail business space, and residential amenity space, including bicycle storage room, with seven exterior accessory residential parking spaces at grade.*Clarification: Combine parcel# 1102856000 with vacant p | Not listed | [ERT1682848](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1682848/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [49-51 Rossmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49--51-rossmore-rd/) | 310 ft W | Plumbing | Install 40 gallon gas water heater, unit 2 | $500 | [PL1869809](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1869809/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [49-51 Rossmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49--51-rossmore-rd/) | 310 ft W | Plumbing | Install 40 gallon gas water heater, unit 2 | $500 | [G1869811](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1869811/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [3458 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3458-washington-st/) | 960 ft N | Alteration or repair | Foundation only permit.*See ERT of record for already stamped and approved permitted drawings for this project/FD- 7.7.2026 Costs low | Not listed | [FND1869084](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/FND1869084/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [3531-3541 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3531--3541-washington-st/) | 970 ft W | Other | Install one (1) single sided banner. 36" H x 120" W. Flush mount to wall over main entrance. Installed for 30 days and then to be removed | $475 | [SF1867184](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867184/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [16a Meehan St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16a-meehan-st/) | 480 ft NW | Electrical | Replace wiring for storage unit receptacles. Replace All devices in storage units. Replace Breakers for storage units to Dual function type. Replace devices controlling sump pump. Meg test Switch legs and homeruns to Storage units. | $4,500 | [E1853760](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1853760/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [16a Meehan St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16a-meehan-st/) | 480 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Interior repairs due to water damage in Condominium Common Area. Replace affected drywall up to 4ft high from floor in entire basement space. Replace. Replace finish flooring, trim and paint. | $57,319 | [SF1852170](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1852170/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [16-20 Plainfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16--20-plainfield-st/) | 270 ft SW | Electrical | Replace meter due to corrosion. | $10,000 | [E1851949](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851949/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [97 Williams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/97-williams-st/) | 270 ft NW | Plumbing | Gas stove, 3rd floor | $800 | [G1851412](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1851412/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [71a Williams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71a-williams-st/) | 550 ft NW | Electrical | New house, 3 story, unit in basement | $65,000 | [E1846881](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846881/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [3484 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3484-washington-st/) | 870 ft NW | Electrical | Install a new 100 amp three face underground, temporary service inside the building in order to service the elevator and car lift installations | $850 | [ETS1849059](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1849059/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [71 Williams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-williams-st/) | 510 ft NW | Plumbing | install new fixtures. | $25,000 | [PL1847135](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1847135/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [84-86 Brookley Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84--86-brookley-rd/) | 520 ft S | Plumbing | Remodel of 2nd & 3rd floor bathrooms. | $4,000 | [PL1846571](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846571/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [24-28 Gartland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24--28-gartland-st/) | 610 ft N | Plumbing | Boiler replacement, work in 28 Gartland St only. | $7,500 | [PL1843474](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1843474/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [24-28 Gartland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24--28-gartland-st/) | 610 ft N | Plumbing | Boiler replacement, work in 28 Gartland St only. | $7,000 | [G1843470](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1843470/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [71a Williams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71a-williams-st/) | 550 ft NW | Fire systems | Install new fire alarm system | $10,000 | [EFA1845510](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1845510/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 4 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | [144 Mcbride St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/144-mcbride-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Electrical | City of boston event requiring generator | $500 | [ETS1902609](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1902609/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [159 Forest Hills St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/159-forest-hills-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Electrical | 50A EV charging station install for apartment 1 | $1,500 | [E1886273](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1886273/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [159 Forest Hills St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/159-forest-hills-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Electrical | Install customer-supplied EV charger at exterior parking space with ~75' run; add 2-pole 50A breaker and service lockout; install two mini breakers to free panel space; set up charger | $1,600 | [E1871352](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1871352/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [155 Forest Hills St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/155-forest-hills-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Rebuild of back porches | $36,400 | [SF1857937](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857937/) |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Withdrawn |  | 19 Kenton Rd | 850 ft N | To construct an 8 unit multifamily building with 8 parking spaces | [BOA1625343](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Withdrawn" | 2024-07-10 |

## More on this street

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

- [116 Williams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/116-williams-st/): newest permit Mar 26, 2026
- [120 Williams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-williams-st/): newest permit Aug 27, 2025
- [113-115 Williams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/113--115-williams-st/): newest permit Nov 19, 2024
- [111 Williams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/111-williams-st/): newest permit Nov 5, 2025
- [124 Williams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/124-williams-st/): newest permit Sep 22, 2025
- [127-129 Williams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/127--129-williams-st/): newest permit May 8, 2025
- [104 Williams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/104-williams-st/): newest permit Dec 18, 2024
- [131-133 Williams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/131--133-williams-st/): newest permit Aug 18, 2026
- [102 Williams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/102-williams-st/): newest permit Apr 3, 2026
- [97 Williams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/97-williams-st/): newest permit May 20, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-09 21:11 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, 19:47 UTC.

Map, all 7 permits at this address and 34 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/117-williams-st/