# Building permits at 159 King St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $1.2M alteration or repair at 6-12 Frost Av, permitted Aug 26.

Four permits on record here. The newest, Nov 7, 2025: Install 13 replacment windows - no structural work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 54 more permits (52 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Install 13 replacment windows - no structural work | $10,350 | [SF1795973](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1795973/) |
| Aug 19, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Demo the existing 3 floor deck, replace framing, footings and the roof will remain. | $18,500 | [SF1748246](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1748246/) |
| Aug 13, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Replace 10sq siding. | $9,750 | [SF1627443](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1627443/) |
| Apr 24, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Blow in insulation in walls | $4,030 | [SF1593123](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1593123/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

54 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 10, 2026 | [1 Queen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-queen-st/) | 130 ft W | Plumbing | Gas furnace replacement | $2,500 | [G1879338](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1879338/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 36 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | [17-19 N Munroe Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17--19-n-munroe-te/) | 470 ft SE | Electrical | Install one new 30 k BTU outdoor heat pump with three new ductless indoor heads (6 k, 9 k and 12 k BTU) and run three 100-ft refrigerant/electrical line sets. No structural change. | $2,000 | [E1904301](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904301/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [71 Houghton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-houghton-st/) | 600 ft E | Electrical | Electrical renovation of units 1 and 2 | $25,000 | [E1903959](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903959/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [71 Houghton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-houghton-st/) | 600 ft E | Alteration or repair | Demo existing and install new kitchen cabinets, drywall at interior partitions, bathroom remodel, addition of (1) bathroom, window replacement, and installation of new HVAC in unit #2 | $40,000 | [SF1899353](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899353/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [31 Train St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-train-st/) | 660 ft W | Electrical | Provide data connection for router and TV | $500 | [ELV1902262](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1902262/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [31 Train St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-train-st/) | 660 ft W | Fire systems | Install new fire alarm devices for a basement ADU off existing fire alarm system | $3,000 | [EFA1902261](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1902261/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [31 Train St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-train-st/) | 660 ft W | Electrical | Wiring a new ADU unit in basement | $8,000 | [E1902259](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1902259/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [71 Houghton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-houghton-st/) | 600 ft E | Plumbing | Furnish and install new waste/vent and water piping for 4 bathrooms, 2 kitchens, 2 laundries, 3 electric water heaters in basement, new fixtures and appliances | $26,000 | [PL1901964](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1901964/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [71 Houghton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-houghton-st/) | 600 ft E | Plumbing | Furnish and install gas feeds from basement to ranges in units 1+2 kitchens | $2,000 | [G1901965](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1901965/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [12 Houghton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-houghton-st/) | 660 ft N | Alteration or repair | insulating exterior walls using cellulose R15. | $4,207 | [SF1895691](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895691/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [4 Tilesboro St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-tilesboro-st/) | 420 ft E | Alteration or repair | Insulation. OB Cell. Air seal. All work in attic. | $2,700 | [SF1890233](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890233/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [31 Train St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-train-st/) | 660 ft W | Plumbing | Install 2 full baths and water heater | $6,000 | [PL1894501](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1894501/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [31 Train St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-train-st/) | 660 ft W | Plumbing | Install gas range and water heater | $1,000 | [G1894502](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1894502/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [70 King St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/70-king-st/) | 820 ft W | Alteration or repair | air sealing, door kits, venting, attic/wall insulation | $11,827 | [SF1886907](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886907/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [71 Houghton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-houghton-st/) | 600 ft E | Alteration or repair | Interior remodel of Unit #1, including: install new kitchen cabinets and appliances; remodel existing bathroom; and construct a bathroom addition. No structural work. | $20,000 | [SF1882534](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1882534/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [43 Elmdale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-elmdale-st/) | 850 ft NW | Alteration or repair | two family 41-43 elmdale. two contracts. insulate walls with cellulose | $7,363 | [SF1857219](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857219/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [31 Train St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-train-st/) | 660 ft W | Alteration or repair | Framing ADU according to the plan | $110,000 | [ALT1720431](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1720431/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [28 N Munroe Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-n-munroe-te/) | 600 ft S | Electrical | Outlets and lights on deck | $800 | [E1882467](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882467/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [30 Rosemont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-rosemont-st/) | 860 ft SW | Roofing | Strip and re-roof | $25,500 | [SF1877566](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877566/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [36 N Munroe Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-n-munroe-te/) | 640 ft S | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $2,332 | [PL1881882](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1881882/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [36 N Munroe Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-n-munroe-te/) | 640 ft S | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $2,332 | [G1881880](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1881880/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [14 S Munroe Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-s-munroe-te/) | 850 ft SE | Electrical | Wiring 1 Bryant heat pump (model 619AHBQ09XA3) including a floor console coil. | $1,000 | [E1878298](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1878298/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [28 N Munroe Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-n-munroe-te/) | 600 ft S | Demolition | Demolish and rebuild of two story front porch in exact footprint, roof to remain unchanged and size exactly the same | $27,400 | [SF1843763](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843763/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [9 Houghton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-houghton-st/) | 600 ft N | Alteration or repair | Demolition and Renovation of existing kitchen and bathroom, sanding & refinishing hardwood floor including electrical and plumbing work | $50,000 | [SF1868054](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868054/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [147 Neponset Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/147-neponset-av/) | 440 ft SE | Electrical | Install Receptacle outlet, switch and light for bathroom and Laundry. | $2,000 | [E1865311](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1865311/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [147 Neponset Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/147-neponset-av/) | 440 ft SE | Plumbing | Running waste and water pipes for new plumbing fixtures | $4,500 | [PL1862416](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1862416/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [12 Houghton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-houghton-st/) | 660 ft N | Plumbing | Replace existing bathroom plumbing for 3rd floor Condo. Cast Iron Estherbrook has a crack as well as rotted piping. Re plumb Kitchen sink and separate from the bathroom group to the stack. Re plumb tub and toilet. No water piping. | $5,000 | [PL1861033](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1861033/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [17-19 Spaulding St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17--19-spaulding-st/) | 780 ft SW | Plumbing | Bathtub to shower conversion | $1,800 | [PL1860543](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1860543/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [21 S Munroe Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-s-munroe-te/) | 700 ft SE | Alteration or repair | repair front porch remove old railings on 3 floors. remove roofing on 2 floors. install new rubber roof on 2nd and 3rd floors new azek premier railings on 3 floors plus new composite flooring new stairs with azek railings and composite treads and risers close underneath porch repair 2 windowsill | $43,800 | [SF1855273](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855273/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [34 Victory Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-victory-rd/) | 810 ft N | Alteration or repair | Install 1 replacement window - no structural work | $1,298 | [SF1857150](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857150/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [58 Neponset Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58-neponset-av/) | 850 ft NW | Roofing | do some repair work on the EPDM roofing - NO STRUCTURAL CHANGES | $6,860 | [SF1856415](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856415/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [60-62 Houghton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60--62-houghton-st/) | 600 ft NE | Roofing | Remove existing Asphalt shingles and install a new system of asphalt shingles | $7,500 | [SF1852454](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1852454/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [147 Neponset Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/147-neponset-av/) | 440 ft SE | Alteration or repair | demo and remodel existing bath room all new plumbing electric tile and fixtures | $38,200 | [SF1849433](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849433/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [21 Queen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-queen-st/) | 280 ft SW | Solar | Installation of a 61.88 kW DC / 40 kW AC rooftop solar panel system (104 modules). Electrical permit E1807573. | $61,001 | [ALT1842023](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1842023/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [71 Houghton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-houghton-st/) | 600 ft E | Electrical | Install a new circuit and 8 line voltage smoke detectors in the front and rear common hallways. | $2,500 | [E1846272](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846272/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [96 Train St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/96-train-st/) | 590 ft SW | Electrical | change and upgrade main electrical service from 200amp to 400ampto add public's meter and also relocate the point of attachment | $8,800 | [E1846732](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846732/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [38 Houghton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-houghton-st/) | 580 ft NE | Plumbing | Second floor tub replacement | $1,100 | [PL1847415](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1847415/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 17 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | [2 Laban Pratt Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-laban-pratt-rd/) | 0.21 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Mass Save Weatherization/Insulation. Work Scope Attached | $7,592 | [SF1886105](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886105/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [1 Worrell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-worrell-st/) | 0.19 mi E | Electrical | Disconnect and make safe for (2) existing condensers & fans for existing freezer & cooler. Extend feeds for (2) new condensers on roof & reconnect existing feeds for fans in freezer & cooler. Add convenience outlet near condensers on roof. | $15,000 | [E1896036](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896036/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [777 William T Morrissey Bl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/777-william-t-morrissey-bl/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1889702](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1889702/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [6-12 Frost Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6--12-frost-av/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | proposed multifamily townhouse style addition. Existing single family to be kept with 3 townhouse style unit addition on rear for total of 4 residential units as per plansAll work to be verified in the field by the ward inspector per ISD Approved Stamped plans | $1,200,000 | [ALT1746119](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1746119/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [1 Worrell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-worrell-st/) | 0.19 mi E | Electrical | Installation of new GFCI protected outlets with new circuits from existing panels for water bottle filler stations. | $7,000 | [E1890984](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890984/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [429 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/429-adams-st/) | 0.19 mi W | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-879082) | $5,000 | [SF1883278](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1883278/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [10 Victory Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-victory-rd/) | 0.19 mi NW | Plumbing | Replace Boiler | $3,000 | [PL1883728](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1883728/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [10 Victory Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-victory-rd/) | 0.19 mi NW | Plumbing | Replace Boiler | $3,000 | [G1883729](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1883729/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [1 Worrell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-worrell-st/) | 0.19 mi E | Plumbing | Richard J Murphy School, 1 Worrell Street: replace drinking fountains, 6 in the basement, 3 on the 1st floor and 1 on the 2nd floor. | $20,000 | [PL1879218](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1879218/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [386 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/386-centre-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Alteration or repair | Demo drywall in second floor bathtub and replace with a new shower. Remove existing toilet and replace with a new toilet. Inspection for fire stopping and/or insulation. | $29,800 | [SF1873609](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873609/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [386 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/386-centre-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Plumbing | Convert bathtub to shower in second floor bathroom. Replace valve. | $4,000 | [PL1873617](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1873617/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [10 Adams Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-adams-te/) | 0.22 mi NW | Plumbing | replace cast iron drain pipe to pvc pipe | $14,000 | [PL1873582](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1873582/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [2 Laban Pratt Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-laban-pratt-rd/) | 0.21 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Door sweep and walls | $4,200 | [SF1870754](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870754/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [1 Worrell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-worrell-st/) | 0.19 mi E | Electrical | RJ Murphy - Pump Replacement. Power wiring for (2) Pumps FK 264299 | $10,000 | [E1867655](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867655/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [51 Boutwell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-boutwell-st/) | 0.19 mi S | Electrical | Wiring from panel to condenser. | $1,000 | [E1853030](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1853030/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [402 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/402-centre-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Installation and wiring of replacement system into existing ductwork consisting of three condensers and three air handlers | $37,917 | [SF1822995](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1822995/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [51 Boutwell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-boutwell-st/) | 0.19 mi S | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. | $3,000 | [SF1845000](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845000/) |

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-05 17:06 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

Map, all 4 permits at this address and 54 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/159-king-st/