# Building permits at 159 Forest Hills 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 here in the last two years. The newest, Aug 25: 50A EV charging station install for apartment 1. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 45 more permits (43 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 970 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2026 | Electrical | 50A EV charging station install for apartment 1 | $1,500 | [E1886273](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1886273/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | 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/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 2 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026 | [45 Lourdes Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45-lourdes-av/) | 170 ft SW | Plumbing | 40 gal gas water heater | $3,700 | [G1886241](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1886241/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [155 Forest Hills St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/155-forest-hills-st/) | 45 ft N | Alteration or repair | Rebuild of back porches | $36,400 | [SF1857937](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857937/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 15 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2026 | [10 Glenside Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-glenside-av/) | 640 ft NE | Electrical | New construction 2 family house | $50,000 | [E1875080](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1875080/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [74 Williams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/74-williams-st/) | 990 ft SW | 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 24, 2026 | [4 Glade Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-glade-av/) | 840 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Removing and raplacing 8 windows | $8,425 | [SF1887929](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1887929/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [90 Forest Hills St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/90-forest-hills-st/) | 890 ft N | Electrical | In Unit 3 Install (2) 120v 20a a/c receptacles on the third floor (middle bedroom and back bedroom) | $2,300 | [E1874097](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874097/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [3458 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3458-washington-st/) | 970 ft W | 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 14, 2026 | [16 Glade Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-glade-av/) | 690 ft E | Electrical | Installing washer and dryer outlet on the 2nd and 3rd floor | $3,500 | [E1869495](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1869495/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [3458 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3458-washington-st/) | 970 ft W | 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 2, 2026 | [16 Glade Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-glade-av/) | 690 ft E | Plumbing | Add 2 laundries on 2nd and 3rd floor | $7,000 | [PL1867354](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1867354/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [8 Glenside Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-glenside-av/) | 700 ft NE | Plumbing | 2nd Floor: 1 Gas Stove, 1 Gas Dryer, 1 Naviem Combo Gas, 1 Gas Fireplace | $3,600 | [G1864113](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1864113/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [83 Glen Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/83-glen-rd/) | 870 ft NE | Electrical | Direct wiring to replacement HVAC system | $1,500 | [E1851591](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851591/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [10 Glenside Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-glenside-av/) | 640 ft NE | Plumbing | Installation of new plumbing for the houses | $45,000 | [PL1848976](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1848976/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [10 Glenside Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-glenside-av/) | 640 ft NE | Plumbing | New gas for the house | $8,000 | [G1848982](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1848982/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [53 Glen Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/53-glen-rd/) | 580 ft NE | Roofing | PARTIAL Shingle Roofing Replacement //. - EPDM Membrane Replacement //. - Skylight Replacement – EPDM Rubber Roof (VELUX Skylights – X Units) | $9,300 | [SF1847289](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847289/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [24-28 Gartland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24--28-gartland-st/) | 810 ft W | 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/) | 810 ft W | Plumbing | Boiler replacement, work in 28 Gartland St only. | $7,000 | [G1843470](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1843470/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 28 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | [152 Williams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/152-williams-st/) | 0.21 mi S | 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/) | 0.21 mi S | 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/) | 0.21 mi S | 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/) | 0.21 mi S | 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/) | 0.24 mi S | 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 6, 2026 | [75 Forest Hills St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-forest-hills-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Electrical | Upgrade the service for 100amps to 200amps and add public meter | $5,000 | [E1897183](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1897183/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [117 Williams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/117-williams-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Plumbing | Kitchen and bathroom remodel | $15,000 | [PL1895983](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1895983/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [131-133 Williams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/131--133-williams-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Plumbing | 1st Floor Bathroom - Replace shower stall, no structural change. (Other is a valve) | $1,500 | [PL1888643](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1888643/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [117 Williams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/117-williams-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Alteration or repair | plumbing, electrical, siding, kitchen renovation, bathroom renovations, deck repairs | $300,000 | [SF1887546](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1887546/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [3371-3375 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3371--3375-washington-st/) | 0.19 mi NW | Demolition | Removal of underground storage tanks discovered during demolition of the existing building. Tanks have been removed from the ground, but need to be disposed of. All waste has been drained and disposed. This is an amendment/ addition to ERT1120164. EPA#MAR000636423.*6/20/24 application assigned to FD | $1,000 | [A1617323](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1617323/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [3371-3375 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3371--3375-washington-st/) | 0.19 mi NW | Alteration or repair | We noticed a discrepancy between the existing conditions plan and the actual field condition. This required the footings along gridline L to be redesigned. Building Permit: ERT1120164 | $8,000 | [A1653374](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1653374/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [3345 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3345-washington-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Plumbing | replace 4 roof drains for the boston police | $4,000 | [PL1872793](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1872793/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [36a-36c Union Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36a--36c-union-av/) | 0.22 mi NW | Electrical | remodel basement, install lights and outlets | $3,000 | [E1869733](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1869733/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [36a-36c Union Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36a--36c-union-av/) | 0.22 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Remodel Basement Storage: Frame and insulate exterior walls. Frame storage partition walls. Lighting and outlets Relocate laundry appliances Drywall, taping and painting. | $79,584 | [ALT1843265](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1843265/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [12 Union Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-union-av/) | 0.23 mi NW | Electrical | In ground pool | $2,000 | [E1862117](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862117/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [59 Forest Hills St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-forest-hills-st/) | 0.25 mi N | Plumbing | -Disconnect and remove 3rd floor water heater. -install new hot water line to connect 3rd floor to water heater in basement -Reroute stack vent over a couple feet from floor of 3rd floor up through roof. | $1,900 | [PL1861504](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1861504/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [59 Forest Hills St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-forest-hills-st/) | 0.25 mi N | Plumbing | disconnect and cap gas line to old 3rd floor furnace and water heater | $250 | [G1861512](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1861512/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [59 Forest Hills St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-forest-hills-st/) | 0.25 mi N | Electrical | - relocate ev charger - exterior work, adding lighting and outlets on deck - interior work, adding lights to existing wiring in living room, laundry room, hallway | $5,000 | [E1852054](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1852054/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [3371-3375 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3371--3375-washington-st/) | 0.19 mi NW | Sign | Install (1) Channel Letters on Raceway with Dimensional Graphics Flush mount to fascia (retic. brick) using hardware | $9,989 | [ALT1847158](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1847158/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [16a Meehan St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16a-meehan-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | 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/) | 0.23 mi SW | 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 22, 2026 | [3377-3379 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3377--3379-washington-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Electrical | Running a new line for stove, running a new wire CNC machine and add 16 outlets | $3,000 | [E1852007](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1852007/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [97 Williams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/97-williams-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | 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/) | 0.21 mi W | 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/) | 0.22 mi W | 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/) | 0.21 mi SW | Plumbing | install new fixtures. | $25,000 | [PL1847135](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1847135/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [26 Sigourney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-sigourney-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 3 windows; like for like size; no structural changes | $14,516 | [SF1844690](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844690/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [71a Williams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71a-williams-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Fire systems | Install new fire alarm system | $10,000 | [EFA1845510](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1845510/) |

## 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 | 820 ft W | 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 Forest Hills St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [155 Forest Hills St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/155-forest-hills-st/): newest permit Jun 16, 2026
- [174 Forest Hills St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/174-forest-hills-st/): newest permit Mar 25, 2026
- [129-137 Forest Hills St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/129--137-forest-hills-st/): newest permit Dec 29, 2025
- [107-137 Forest Hills St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/107--137-forest-hills-st/): newest permit Aug 25, 2025
- [106 Forest Hills St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/106-forest-hills-st/): newest permit Jun 4, 2025
- [93 Forest Hills St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/93-forest-hills-st/): newest permit Nov 19, 2025
- [90 Forest Hills St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/90-forest-hills-st/): newest permit Jul 22, 2026
- [75 Forest Hills St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-forest-hills-st/): newest permit Sep 6, 2026
- [59 Forest Hills St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-forest-hills-st/): newest permit Jun 18, 2026
- [58-60 Forest Hills St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58--60-forest-hills-st/): newest permit Nov 10, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-13 18:03 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 13, 14:47 UTC.

Map, both permits at this address and 45 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/159-forest-hills-st/