# Building permits at 159 Cowper St, Boston, MA New buildings permitted at two addresses within 700 ft since May 1, the largest $300,000. Five permits on record here. The newest, Jun 11: Remove old siding. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 29 more permits since May 1. The nearest permit for a new building is 660 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jun 11, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Remove old siding; install new siding | $68,272 | [SF1858714](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1858714/) | | Jul 11, 2025 | Electrical | Install Heat Pump Condenser Same Location Install New Coil | $8,000 | [E1723462](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1723462/) | | Dec 2, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Insulation, weatherization, heat sealing | $7,851 | [SF1666531](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1666531/) | | Sep 24, 2021 | Electrical | Install wiring for Tesla electrical vehicle charger on exterior of home | $1,688 | [E1252387](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1252387/) | | Sep 11, 2018 | Electrical | Upgrading service from 100Amp to 200 Amp | $2,500 | [E875924](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E875924/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 29 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 30, 2026 | [178 Cowper St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/178-cowper-st/) | 220 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Build Farmers Porch | $12,000 | [ALT1902073](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1902073/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 13 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 8, 2026 | [97 Horace St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/97-horace-st/) | 630 ft NW | Electrical | I have a contractor doing a dormer and primary suite to my top floor. A new bathroom will be going in. I am the owner and the licensed electrician and will be performing the work myself, so the valuation is $0. Permit number: ALT1708901 | $2,000 | [E1891615](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1891615/) | | Aug 14, 2026 | [126 Coleridge St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/126-coleridge-st/) | 510 ft SW | Fence, wall or deck | Removal of current fence and installation of mew fence in the backyard. | $6,500 | [SF1877803](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877803/) | | Aug 14, 2026 | [84 Homer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84-homer-st/) | 660 ft W | New building | Construct a new 3 unit residential dwelling with fire alarm &; sprinklers systems to be installed, rear decks &; roof decks (unit 2 &; 3) on newly created 2,500 s.f. lot as per plans- The project subject to Group 1 Dwellings per Architectural Access Board (521 CMR).; See ALT1684637 for subdivision.; | $300,000 | [ERT1684641](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1684641/) | | Aug 14, 2026 | [82 Homer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/82-homer-st/) | 690 ft W | New building | Raze existing dwelling and construct a new 3 unit residential dwelling with fire alarm &; sprinklers to be installed, rear decks &; roof decks for Units 2 &; 3.; Project subject to Group1 Dwellings per Architectural Access Board (521 CMR). See ALT1684637 for subdivision.;e[Plans] Filed.s | $300,000 | [ERT1684639](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1684639/) | | Jul 28, 2026 | [632 Bennington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/632-bennington-st/) | 930 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Replace siding on one side of the property. Replace any damaged underlying sheathing. Finish work included | $13,000 | [SF1877247](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877247/) | | Jul 23, 2026 | [103-105 Homer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/103--105-homer-st/) | 450 ft W | Plumbing | New washer machine | $2,000 | [PL1875419](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1875419/) | | Jul 8, 2026 | [97 Horace St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/97-horace-st/) | 630 ft NW | Plumbing | Third floor bathroom | $2,000 | [PL1865209](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1865209/) | | Jun 30, 2026 | [99-101 Homer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/99--101-homer-st/) | 460 ft W | Roofing | Roof Repair | $2,900 | [SF1833372](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1833372/) | | Jun 16, 2026 | [643 Bennington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/643-bennington-st/) | 770 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Renovate all 3 decks, that are in bad shape. demo all material and replace with new one no changes just renovate as is. | $45,000 | [SF1861761](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861761/) | | May 29, 2026 | [67 Horace St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-horace-st/) | 880 ft W | Electrical | Install new 400a service to supply 2 unit townhouse. Installing 2 new electric water heaters and range outlets | $10,000 | [E1855513](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855513/) | | May 20, 2026 | [67 Horace St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-horace-st/) | 880 ft W | Alteration or repair | 1 replacement window unit 2, basement windows 7, exterior door replacement 1 exterior door weatherstripping, remove old AC and patch wall, air to air heat pump ductless 2 units, induction range 2 units, kitchen hood 2 units, electrical service upgrade, replace bathroom vent, insulate basement walls, | $108,220 | [SF1850709](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850709/) | | May 13, 2026 | [111 Moore St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/111-moore-st/) | 940 ft W | Plumbing | Remodeling of 2 full bathrooms, 2 laundries and 2 full kitchens | $24,000 | [PL1847975](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1847975/) | | May 13, 2026 | [111 Moore St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/111-moore-st/) | 940 ft W | Plumbing | Remodeling of two gas stoves and 2 gas furnaces | $24,000 | [G1848045](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1848045/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 15 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 30, 2026 | [746 Saratoga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/746-saratoga-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Electrical | Run a new circuit for outdoor unit mini split system from subpanel 2 Installed AC disconnect Run a new circuit for service outlet from subpanel 2 | $1,000 | [E1905783](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905783/) | | Sep 24, 2026 | [799 Saratoga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/799-saratoga-st/) | 0.19 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Remove old front deck and stairs and install new deck boards and stairs. | $7,950 | [SF1903883](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903883/) | | Sep 18, 2026 | [579 Bennington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/579-bennington-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Plumbing | Replacement of one direct vent combi boiler | $6,500 | [G1884414](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1884414/) | | Sep 17, 2026 | [579 Bennington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/579-bennington-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Plumbing | Replace backflow preventer device for Heating System | $500 | [PL1884412](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1884412/) | | Aug 31, 2026 | [57 Horace St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-horace-st/) | 0.19 mi W | Alteration or repair | Revising drawings to add a roof deck, accessed via a headhouse;ERT1746020. This application shows access to the roof deck will via a;roof hatch. e-Plans filed | Not listed | [A1853161](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1853161/) | | Aug 18, 2026 | [825 Saratoga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/825-saratoga-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Alteration or repair | Demolish 3-level porches (retain roof). Pour concrete footings and rebuild porch structure. Install composite decking and pressure-treated guardrails on all 3 levels. Exterior stairs limited to 1st floor. Excludes 2nd/3rd floor exit stairs. Debris removal included. | $35,500 | [SF1889229](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1889229/) | | Aug 17, 2026 | [57 Horace St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-horace-st/) | 0.19 mi W | Fire systems | Install new addressable fire alarm system | $9,000 | [EFA1883833](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1883833/) | | Jul 15, 2026 | [795 Saratoga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/795-saratoga-st/) | 0.19 mi NW | Plumbing | 3 Stoves 3 Furnaces 3 Water Heaters | $4,500 | [G1865558](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1865558/) | | Jul 1, 2026 | [795 Saratoga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/795-saratoga-st/) | 0.19 mi NW | Plumbing | 7 Bathrooms 3 Kitchens 3 Laundries 1 Bar Sink 3 Gas Water Heaters | $28,000 | [PL1865548](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1865548/) | | Jun 11, 2026 | [810 Saratoga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/810-saratoga-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Roofing | Remove and replace approximately 6 squares of existing wall shingles. Install ice and water shield, synthetic underlayment, starter shingles, architectural shingles, and ridge cap shingles. Includes required access equipment and scaffolding. No structural modifications. | $7,450 | [SF1859001](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859001/) | | May 15, 2026 | [795 Saratoga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/795-saratoga-st/) | 0.19 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Reference to SF1825689. Basement cleanup and partial dirt removal, including basement wall reparations. | $100,000 | [SF1848930](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848930/) | | May 5, 2026 | [57 Horace St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-horace-st/) | 0.19 mi W | Plumbing | Rough drainage, vent and water piping for 3 water closets, 3 lavatory sinks, 3 bathtubs, 3 washer machine connections, 3 kitchen sinks, 3 dishwashers, 3 garbage disposals and 3 electric water heaters. | $3,100 | [PL1845486](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1845486/) | | May 4, 2026 | [57 Horace St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-horace-st/) | 0.19 mi W | Electrical | Install coax cable in beds / living areas. | $1,500 | [ELV1843913](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1843913/) | | May 4, 2026 | [57 Horace St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-horace-st/) | 0.19 mi W | Fire systems | Hardwired interconnected smoke / carbon system in units. | $3,000 | [EFA1843910](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1843910/) | | May 4, 2026 | [57 Horace St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-horace-st/) | 0.19 mi W | Electrical | Complete wire three family development, install 200A OH service all bonding/ grounding. | $28,000 | [E1843908](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1843908/) | ## More on this street Other addresses on Cowper St with permits, nearest house number first: - [157 Cowper St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/157-cowper-st/): newest permit May 1, 2025 - [172 Cowper St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/172-cowper-st/): newest permit Nov 26, 2024 - [176 Cowper St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/176-cowper-st/): newest permit Oct 11, 2024 - [177 Cowper St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/177-cowper-st/): newest permit Jul 17, 2025 - [178 Cowper St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/178-cowper-st/): newest permit Sep 30, 2026 - [179 Cowper St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/179-cowper-st/): newest permit Apr 27, 2026 - [184 Cowper St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/184-cowper-st/): newest permit Apr 16, 2026 --- Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). 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