# Building permits at 147-149 Williams St, Boston, MA The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $300,000 alteration or repair at 117 Williams St, permitted Aug 13. Two permits on record here. The newest, Feb 5, 2025: Rough and finish plumbing work for 2 residential units. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 33 more permits (30 projects) since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Feb 5, 2025 | Plumbing | Rough and finish plumbing work for 2 residential units | $50,000 | [PL1689316](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1689316/) | | Feb 5, 2025 | Plumbing | new gas piping for 2 residential units | $7,000 | [G1655482](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1655482/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 33 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### Next door (under 250 ft), 7 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 28, 2026 | [152 Williams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/152-williams-st/) | 120 ft NE | 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/) | 120 ft NE | 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/) | 120 ft NE | 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/) | 120 ft NE | 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/) | 100 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/) | 130 ft W | 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/) | | Aug 18, 2026 | [131-133 Williams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/131--133-williams-st/) | 180 ft NW | 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), 19 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 9, 2026 | [63-65 Brookley Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/63--65-brookley-rd/) | 570 ft W | 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/) | 790 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/) | | Sep 3, 2026 | [117 Williams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/117-williams-st/) | 380 ft NW | Plumbing | Kitchen and bathroom remodel | $15,000 | [PL1895983](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1895983/) | | Aug 13, 2026 | [117 Williams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/117-williams-st/) | 380 ft NW | Alteration or repair | plumbing, electrical, siding, kitchen renovation, bathroom renovations, deck repairs | $300,000 | [SF1887546](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1887546/) | | Aug 7, 2026 | [84-86 Brookley Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84--86-brookley-rd/) | 370 ft SW | 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/) | 260 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 W | 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 9, 2026 | [49-51 Rossmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49--51-rossmore-rd/) | 590 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/) | 590 ft W | Plumbing | Install 40 gallon gas water heater, unit 2 | $500 | [G1869811](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1869811/) | | May 28, 2026 | [16a Meehan St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16a-meehan-st/) | 860 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/) | 860 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/) | 450 ft W | 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/) | 660 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/) | 930 ft NW | Electrical | New house, 3 story, unit in basement | $65,000 | [E1846881](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846881/) | | May 11, 2026 | [71 Williams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-williams-st/) | 900 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/) | 370 ft SW | 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/) | 960 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/) | 960 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/) | 930 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), 7 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 5, 2026 | [3510 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3510-washington-st/) | 0.22 mi 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/) | | Aug 25, 2026 | [159 Forest Hills St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/159-forest-hills-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Electrical | 50A EV charging station install for apartment 1 | $1,500 | [E1886273](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1886273/) | | Aug 17, 2026 | [45 Lourdes Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45-lourdes-av/) | 0.21 mi N | Plumbing | 40 gal gas water heater | $3,700 | [G1886241](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1886241/) | | Jul 14, 2026 | [159 Forest Hills St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/159-forest-hills-st/) | 0.23 mi N | 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/) | | Jul 1, 2026 | [3531-3541 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3531--3541-washington-st/) | 0.25 mi NW | 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/) | | Jun 16, 2026 | [155 Forest Hills St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/155-forest-hills-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Alteration or repair | Rebuild of back porches | $36,400 | [SF1857937](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857937/) | | May 13, 2026 | [3484 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3484-washington-st/) | 0.24 mi 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/) | ## 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 | 0.23 mi 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: - [152 Williams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/152-williams-st/): newest permit Sep 28, 2026 - [155 Williams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/155-williams-st/): newest permit Sep 25, 2026 - [131-133 Williams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/131--133-williams-st/): newest permit Aug 18, 2026 - [127-129 Williams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/127--129-williams-st/): newest permit May 8, 2025 - [124 Williams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/124-williams-st/): newest permit Sep 22, 2025 - [120 Williams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-williams-st/): newest permit Aug 27, 2025 - [117 Williams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/117-williams-st/): newest permit Sep 3, 2026 - [116 Williams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/116-williams-st/): newest permit Mar 26, 2026 - [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 --- Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-14 13:19 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 14, 10:17 UTC. Map, both permits at this address and 33 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/147--149-williams-st/