# Building permits at 159 Corey St, Boston, MA

Seven permits on record here. The newest, Sep 25: Remodel existing deck – replace existing decking with composite boards and replace existing railings with. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 68 more permits (67 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Remodel existing deck – replace existing decking with composite boards and replace existing railings with AZEK railings. No changes to deck size or structure. | $15,800 | [SF1904293](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1904293/) |
| Sep 24, 2020 | Plumbing | Install (4) toilets, (4) lavoratories (2) bathtubs (2) showers (2) kitchen sink (2) disposals (2) dishwashers (2) water heaters | $10,000 | [PL1084309](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1084309/) |
| Jun 18, 2020 | Plumbing | Install gas line for (2) dryers, (2) stoves (2) water heaters (2) furnaces | $5,000 | [G1084302](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1084302/) |
| Feb 27, 2020 | Electrical | install cable and data in 7 bedrooms, 2 living rooms and 1 family room | $3,000 | [ELV1057203](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1057203/) |
| Feb 27, 2020 | Fire systems | wire up and install 16 120v smoke detectors and carbon monoxide | $2,000 | [EFA1057199](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1057199/) |
| Feb 27, 2020 | Electrical | Rewire 2 family house to code with total 7 beds, 4 bathrooms, 2 kitchens and 1 family room Wire up and install a 200 amp service 2 units with a public meter | $25,000 | [E1057186](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1057186/) |
| Jan 30, 2020 | Alteration or repair | Renovation of an existing two family residence, Remove existing kitchens and bathrooms, new electric, new plumbing &; HVAC. Roof to be patched in areas. New windows and refinish existing hard wood flooring. | $350,000 | [SF1048165](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1048165/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 8 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2026 | [169 Corey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/169-corey-st/) | 100 ft NW | Plumbing | Install basement bath | $6,000 | [PL1881392](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1881392/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [169 Corey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/169-corey-st/) | 100 ft NW | Electrical | Wire a finished basement area | $9,000 | [E1883235](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1883235/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [169 Corey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/169-corey-st/) | 100 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Finish basement to be used as family room | $92,612 | [ALT1839913](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1839913/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [151 Corey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/151-corey-st/) | 110 ft SE | Plumbing | tub to shower conversion replacing sink and toilet | $4,000 | [PL1860284](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1860284/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [151 Corey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/151-corey-st/) | 110 ft SE | Alteration or repair | 2nd for bathroom remodel | $3,000 | [E1860597](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860597/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [162 Corey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/162-corey-st/) | 200 ft SW | Electrical | Kitchen remodel | $5,000 | [E1845787](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845787/) |
| May 3, 2026 | [162 Corey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/162-corey-st/) | 200 ft SW | Plumbing | Kitchen remodel | $5,700 | [PL1843170](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1843170/) |
| May 3, 2026 | [162 Corey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/162-corey-st/) | 200 ft SW | Plumbing | gas stove in kitchen remodel | $425 | [G1843175](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1843175/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 33 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | [21 Montview St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-montview-st/) | 340 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-885826) | $3,000 | [SF1903068](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903068/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [5 Garth Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-garth-rd/) | 330 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Remove & replace 6 windows; like for like size; no structural changes | $19,014 | [SF1900483](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900483/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [188 Corey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/188-corey-st/) | 390 ft NW | Roofing | Stripping siding on entire house, replacing with Perfection Shingle Insulation around windows Removing and installing new aluminum gutters Minor roof repairs | $40,000 | [SF1900319](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900319/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [11 Corey Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-corey-te/) | 340 ft S | Electrical | Upgrade 100 amp service to a 200 amp service | $4,500 | [E1903233](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903233/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [37 Hastings St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-hastings-st/) | 930 ft S | Electrical | Wiring replacement for AC system. This is a straight equipment replacement with no ductwork to be performed. | $1,035 | [E1901945](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1901945/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [14 Sunnybank Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-sunnybank-rd/) | 750 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Remove existing siding and install new | $19,508 | [SF1865743](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1865743/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [15 Ferncroft Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-ferncroft-rd/) | 520 ft W | Alteration or repair | Tear off existing siding and dispose of debris properly. Install 17.83 SQ of James Hardie Siding. No structural changes will occur. | $45,108 | [SF1891847](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1891847/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [586 Weld St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/586-weld-st/) | 980 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Siding installation homeowner will supply material, 17,000 is the cost for all work and materials. | $17,000 | [SF1882964](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1882964/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [11 Chester Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-chester-pl/) | 510 ft SE | Electrical | Install a new 60A circuit in the 200A Subpanel and route wiring up from the basement panel through surface-mounted conduit along the exterior back wall following architectural lines, to the exterior side wall of the house in the driveway area Hardwire the Emporia Classic J1772 - Black and configure  | $1,000 | [E1883017](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1883017/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [31 Houston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-houston-st/) | 950 ft W | Plumbing | relocating washing machine to second floor | $6,000 | [PL1881699](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1881699/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [206 Corey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/206-corey-st/) | 640 ft NW | Electrical | First floor renovations. Install 4 switches, 12 recessed lights, and 1 bath fan. Building permit #SF1864241. | $4,320 | [E1880707](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1880707/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [206 Corey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/206-corey-st/) | 640 ft NW | Plumbing | add shower to 1/2 bath | $2,000 | [PL1879426](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1879426/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [19 Sunnybank Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-sunnybank-rd/) | 760 ft NE | Electrical | Service upgrade from 100 to 200 amps | $1,000 | [E1877460](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1877460/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [22 Sunnybank Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-sunnybank-rd/) | 850 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Installation of (9) Double Hung Window Inserts and (1) Full Frame Window Replacement. No Structural Changes. | $29,835 | [SF1867070](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867070/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [120 Corey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-corey-st/) | 500 ft S | Solar | Installation of a safe and code-compliant grid-tied solar system on an existing commercial roof. 126 Panels, 54.1kW DC. | $330,687 | [SF1845637](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845637/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [206 Corey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/206-corey-st/) | 640 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Add shower to half bath on first floor | $18,000 | [SF1864241](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864241/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [37 Pomfret St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-pomfret-st/) | 640 ft NW | Electrical | Wire 2 Hvac units one in bsmt & attic. | $3,000 | [E1868327](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1868327/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [33 Pomfret St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33-pomfret-st/) | 650 ft NW | Electrical | rewire kitchen and powder room | $5,500 | [E1863700](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1863700/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [33 Pomfret St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33-pomfret-st/) | 650 ft NW | Plumbing | water heater | $2,000 | [G1861548](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1861548/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [33 Pomfret St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33-pomfret-st/) | 650 ft NW | Plumbing | bath and kitchen Reno | $5,000 | [PL1861546](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1861546/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [8 Ruskin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-ruskin-st/) | 920 ft N | Alteration or repair | install new beam in basement with 2 new lally columns and footings | $8,000 | [ALT1850330](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1850330/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [120 Corey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-corey-st/) | 500 ft S | Roofing | Roof replacement - Remove existing layers, inspect decking & replace if needed. Install proper underlayment, install new roofing. | $72,148 | [SF1848866](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848866/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [9 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-park-st/) | 870 ft SW | Alteration or repair | install 19 anderson replacement windows. Energy star, inserts only with no structural work | $28,375 | [SF1845415](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845415/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [23 Midvale Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-midvale-rd/) | 350 ft N | Plumbing | Plumbing renovate kitchen and bath | $6,000 | [PL1848353](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1848353/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [185 Corey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/185-corey-st/) | 310 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Renovate the front porch, support roof structure, inspect/ replace footings replace existing frame, decking and trim work, renovate rear deck, replace frame, decking and trim work. Prepare prime and paint the front porch and rear deck. | $46,630 | [SF1850924](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850924/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [206 Corey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/206-corey-st/) | 640 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Turn attic into; storage. Add plywood floor, insulation, sheetrock walls and ceilings. Install pull down stairs | $31,600 | [SF1844698](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844698/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [23 Midvale Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-midvale-rd/) | 350 ft N | Plumbing | Install gas stove and boiler | $8,500 | [G1853236](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1853236/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [6 Sunnybank Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-sunnybank-rd/) | 660 ft NE | Electrical | Upgrade existing electrical service from 100A to 200A and install 50A EV charger circuit in garage. | $6,000 | [E1850072](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1850072/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [33 Pomfret St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33-pomfret-st/) | 650 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Full gut kitchen remodel. Update mechanicals, insulation, cabinets, windows, flooring, etc. | $99,600 | [SF1842899](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1842899/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [23 Midvale Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-midvale-rd/) | 350 ft N | Electrical | Re-wiring a new kitchen per code and first floor half bath per code | $7,000 | [E1845738](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845738/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [120 Corey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-corey-st/) | 500 ft S | Solar | Installation of a safe and code-compliant grid-tied solar system on an existing commercial roof. 126 Panels, 54.1kW DC. | $143,000 | [E1845651](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845651/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [206 Corey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/206-corey-st/) | 640 ft NW | Electrical | Old work recessed lights in four (4) bedrooms and living room. New work in attic area, lights and power for dry storage. | $6,100 | [E1845360](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845360/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [4 Willow Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-willow-te/) | 850 ft NE | Electrical | Basement renovation | $4,000 | [E1840784](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1840784/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 27 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | [5-7 Avalon Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5--7-avalon-rd/) | 0.21 mi N | Fence, wall or deck | Demo rebuild deck to same specs | $30,000 | [SF1899730](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899730/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [192 Willow St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/192-willow-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Electrical | Replace K&T fron lights switches and receptacles only partial | $16,000 | [E1900448](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900448/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [192 Willow St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/192-willow-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Alteration or repair | Air Sealing Attic blow in cellulose to achieve R-49 Blow in dense pack cellulose inside walls | $23,975 | [SF1886196](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886196/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [167 Maple St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/167-maple-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovltaic solar systems, 4.51 kw 11 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $49,500 | [SF1883890](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1883890/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [167 Maple St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/167-maple-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovltaic solar systems, 4.51 kw 11 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $49,500 | [E1883897](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1883897/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [29 Vermont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-vermont-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Plumbing | 2nd floor bathroom, toilet, sink and shower | $7,500 | [PL1894544](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1894544/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [40 Richwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-richwood-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Realine garage structure, raise structure and build a concrete base 6" higher than existing. Install new sill all around. | $42,600 | [ALT1862937](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1862937/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [29 Vermont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-vermont-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Electrical | new addition (master bedroom, Master Bathroom) relocate switch led and outlets on existent bedroom, hard wire smoke and Co detector for entire home | $8,000 | [E1889112](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1889112/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [78 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/78-park-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Electrical | Complete rewire of two-family home, including new service, panels, grounding, branch circuits, outlets, switches, lighting, GFCI/AFCI protection, smoke/CO detectors, appliance circuits, testing. | $12,000 | [E1888538](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1888538/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [107-109 Willow St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/107--109-willow-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Electrical | New service update | $5,000 | [E1887293](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1887293/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [29 Richwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-richwood-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Electrical | 2nd Floor: - Wire two (2) new bathrooms - Laundry room - HVAC - Bedroom recess 1st Floor: - Electric Stove Basement: - New 100amp Panel - HVAC | $12,575 | [E1878223](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1878223/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [78 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/78-park-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Alteration or repair | Occupancy in question; confirm occupancy as an existing 2 family since 1972. | Not listed | [ALT1859179](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1859179/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [29 Richwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-richwood-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Alteration or repair | Pending;ALT1855290 Occupancy Committee.Frame walls to create new primary bathroom and 2nd floor bathroom in existing bedroom. Frames walls for laundry room; create smaller bedroom out of previous 2nd floor bathroom and closet. | $42,895 | [SF1850990](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850990/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [12 Crest St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-crest-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Electrical | Leviton load center malfunctioned replace with new ABB load center with Generator back feeder | $5,000 | [E1872517](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1872517/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [29 Richwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-richwood-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Plumbing | Laundry and washing machine basement | $3,000 | [PL1871578](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1871578/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [29 Richwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-richwood-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Plumbing | Rough and Final plumbing for primary, main bath, laundry 2nd floor | $12,000 | [PL1868836](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1868836/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [29 Richwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-richwood-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Plumbing | Gas dryer basement | $1,000 | [G1871579](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1871579/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [29 Richwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-richwood-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy as existing single-family dwelling- | Not listed | [ALT1855290](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1855290/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [173 Willow St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/173-willow-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Alteration or repair | replacing kitchen cabinets,replacing appliances, new recess lighting. Painting the kitchen. | $30,000 | [SF1866978](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1866978/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [21 Westover St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-westover-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Alteration or repair | Insulation and air sealing through Mass Save. | $5,000 | [SF1840962](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1840962/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [2 Wilna Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-wilna-ct/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical | Bathroom fan upgrade only | $850 | [E1858637](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1858637/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [78 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/78-park-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Alteration or repair | Install 7 replacement windows - no structural work | $3,773 | [SF1848679](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848679/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [107-109 Willow St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/107--109-willow-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Plumbing | Renovation Unit 109: 1 3/4 bathroom and 1 kitchen with ice maker on second floor. | $4,000 | [PL1849547](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1849547/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [2 Wilna Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-wilna-ct/) | 0.24 mi E | Alteration or repair | Air Sealing Attic blow in cellulose to achieve R-49 Blow in dense pack cellulose inside walls | $6,470 | [SF1847081](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847081/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [29 Vermont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-vermont-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Addition | Construct a second story primary suite addition over an existing one story attached garage of a detached, single-family dwelling. Project scope also includes a rear mudroom addition on the first floor and a partial renovation of the second floor. No basement work proposed. | $150,000 | [ALT1693559](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1693559/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [107-109 Willow St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/107--109-willow-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Electrical | re wire kitchen up to code run 20 amps circuit for counter top run 20 amps circuits for dishwasher disposal microwave fridge wire bathroom up code for general receptacle outlets switches | $5,000 | [E1848284](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1848284/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [66 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/66-park-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Electrical | Ev charger installation and subpanel installation to relieve overcrowding | $2,600 | [E1845859](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845859/) |

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