# Building permits at 159 Parsons St, Boston, MA 13 permits on record here. The newest, Feb 17: Install 110v smoke/carbon detection within units and public. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 35 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Feb 17, 2026 | Fire systems | Install 110v smoke/carbon detection within units and public | $4,000 | [EFA1811041](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1811041/) | | Feb 5, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Remodel Kitchen, Bathroom and laundry | $40,000 | [SF1818243](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1818243/) | | Jan 13, 2026 | Electrical | Upgrade service to 400A 3meters plus public. Upgrade wiring within units. Install hardwired smoke alarms | $20,000 | [E1811039](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1811039/) | | Dec 18, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Mass Save Weatherization/Insulation. Work Scope Attached | $4,280 | [SF1795071](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1795071/) | | Dec 18, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Mass Save Weatherization/Insulation. Work Scope Attached This is for Unit 1 | $4,280 | [SF1795068](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1795068/) | | Oct 29, 2025 | Plumbing | electric water heater in basement, plumbing work on 2nd floor, toilet, lav, tub and washer, 3rd floor, dishwasher, disposal, kitchen sink and washer | $14,500 | [PL1793675](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1793675/) | | Nov 28, 2022 | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (9428181, 14817061) | $17,000 | [SF1418210](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1418210/) | | Jan 7, 2022 | Electrical | Install new 120/240 volt 60 amp electrical service for small cell site on pole BECO #57 16/1, BOSTON EDISON #57 16A in front of 159 Parsons St (pole in front of Faneuil St). | $1,750 | [E1283179](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1283179/) | | Oct 8, 2020 | Alteration or repair | remove existing siding and replace with new vinyl siding, the entire exterior of home | $51,545 | [SF1123929](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1123929/) | | Dec 14, 2015 | Alteration or repair | Existent Deck Renovation | $8,500 | [SF547280](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF547280/) | | Aug 17, 2012 | Alteration or repair | repair/replace trim on windows and doors | $2,200 | [SF174497](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF174497/) | | Jul 2, 2012 | Roofing | strip and re-roof | $12,850 | [SF159254](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF159254/) | | Jan 22, 2010 | Electrical | Replace knob&tube in unit #2 | $8,000 | [E12001](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E12001/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 35 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### Next door (under 250 ft), 3 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 4, 2026 | [138 Parsons St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/138-parsons-st/) | 180 ft S | Alteration or repair | insulating exterior walls using cellulose R15. | $7,422 | [SF1880842](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880842/) | | Jul 20, 2026 | [138 Parsons St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/138-parsons-st/) | 180 ft S | Roofing | To replace current failed shingle roof with new asphalt shingle roofing materials | $7,000 | [SF1873598](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873598/) | | Jun 5, 2026 | [134 Parsons St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/134-parsons-st/) | 220 ft S | Alteration or repair | "Proposed new ADU in the basement of an existing 2-family structure. The new unit to be sprinkled per plans." | $139,000 | [ALT1841367](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1841367/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 24 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 1, 2026 | [290-294 N Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/290--294-n-beacon-st/) | 870 ft NE | Fire systems | Renovation of 1st floor | $12,790 | [EFA1905537](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1905537/) | | Sep 30, 2026 | [79 Goodenough St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/79-goodenough-st/) | 410 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Single House Remodeling Electrical, Plumbing, heating/AC, kitchen, Bathrooms, blue board/plastering, insulation, siding. | $75,000 | [SF1905745](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1905745/) | | Sep 30, 2026 | [290-294 N Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/290--294-n-beacon-st/) | 870 ft NE | Electrical | Renovation of 1st Floor. | $12,790 | [E1905528](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905528/) | | Sep 29, 2026 | [64 Goodenough St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/64-goodenough-st/) | 450 ft E | Alteration or repair | Construction of a new 12'x15' deck in the backyard. | $38,075 | [ALT1881330](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1881330/) | | Sep 16, 2026 | [74 Faneuil St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/74-faneuil-st/) | 930 ft E | Electrical | Demo of existing court lighting. Installation of new electrical service, service enclosure cabinet, athletic field lighting, underground conduit, feeders, and branch circuit conductors. This is for the Boston Parks Department as part of the McKinney Playground renovation project. | $2,500 | [E1901558](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1901558/) | | Sep 4, 2026 | [79 Goodenough St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/79-goodenough-st/) | 410 ft SE | Alteration or repair | removing sheetrock insulation whole house | $10,000 | [SF1897601](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897601/) | | Aug 28, 2026 | [15-17 Donnybrook Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15--17-donnybrook-rd/) | 960 ft W | Plumbing | 17 Donnybrook Rd. 1st Floor gas stove replacement | $1,200 | [G1895295](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1895295/) | | Aug 18, 2026 | [79 Goodenough St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/79-goodenough-st/) | 410 ft SE | Roofing | replace roofing shingles | $10,000 | [SF1889242](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1889242/) | | Aug 17, 2026 | [15-17 Donnybrook Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15--17-donnybrook-rd/) | 960 ft W | Plumbing | Location : 15 Donnybrook Rd. 3rd Floor bathroom Repiped drains and vents for 3/4 bathroom to bring bathroom up to code | $4,500 | [PL1888375](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1888375/) | | Aug 10, 2026 | [98 Cresthill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/98-cresthill-rd/) | 540 ft NW | Alteration or repair | change floor plan | $70,000 | [ALT1863633](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1863633/) | | Aug 4, 2026 | [40-42 Hobart St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40--42-hobart-st/) | 970 ft W | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 1 window; like for like size; no structural changes | $4,041 | [SF1880154](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880154/) | | Jul 31, 2026 | [49-51 Falkland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49--51-falkland-st/) | 800 ft W | Roofing | Asphalt shingles replacement on the entire garage. White PVC Fascia board replacement on left and right sides as well as front 2 rake boards of garage. Gutter and downspouts replacement of 20 foot section on rear of house (attached to shingled roof section). Slate Roof maintenance. | $10,647 | [SF1878513](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1878513/) | | Jul 28, 2026 | [15-17 Donnybrook Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15--17-donnybrook-rd/) | 960 ft W | Plumbing | Bathroom remodeling, Kitchen remodel, and washing machine hookup for #17 Donnybrook rd. 1st Floor | $5,500 | [PL1878839](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1878839/) | | Jul 23, 2026 | [95 Arlington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/95-arlington-st/) | 920 ft S | Electrical | We are going to electrify a shed with a solar panel and electric generator feeding a transfer switch. The generator and solar panel are made by the same company and will are cord-and-plug connected. The shed will be outfitted with receptacles and lights. | $4,550 | [E1875972](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1875972/) | | Jul 16, 2026 | [15-17 Donnybrook Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15--17-donnybrook-rd/) | 960 ft W | Electrical | Renovation of the bathroom at 1st floor: wiring of new 20 amp line, new 15 amp line, Panasonic fan/light, Over vanity light. | $1,800 | [E1873431](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1873431/) | | Jul 16, 2026 | [15-17 Donnybrook Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15--17-donnybrook-rd/) | 960 ft W | Electrical | Overhead electrical service upgrade from 100 to 400 Amp, adding public meter | $14,000 | [E1873405](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1873405/) | | Jul 13, 2026 | [232 Parsons St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/232-parsons-st/) | 790 ft NW | Roofing | Install new rubber roof | $24,900 | [SF1867110](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867110/) | | Jul 8, 2026 | [4 Falkland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-falkland-st/) | 780 ft SW | Electrical | basement renovation done in 2005. Included, bathroom, bedroom and office | $1,500 | [E1869980](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1869980/) | | Jul 6, 2026 | [15-17 Donnybrook Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15--17-donnybrook-rd/) | 960 ft W | Alteration or repair | Bathroom remodeling, remove existing tile, tub, toilet and vanity and replace. everething stay on same place as it is | $20,000 | [SF1869305](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869305/) | | Jun 26, 2026 | [192 Faneuil St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/192-faneuil-st/) | 870 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Install 6 double-hung windows | $4,850 | [SF1863304](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863304/) | | Jun 23, 2026 | [92 Goodenough St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/92-goodenough-st/) | 660 ft SE | Solar | Rooftop solar 10 panels 4.1 kwdc no ESS no structural | $7,659 | [SF1861197](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861197/) | | Jun 16, 2026 | [92 Goodenough St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/92-goodenough-st/) | 660 ft SE | Solar | Rooftop solar 10 panels 4.1 kwdc no ESS | $25,641 | [E1861199](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861199/) | | Jun 15, 2026 | [213-215 Parsons St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/213--215-parsons-st/) | 550 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Repair existing deck - replace any rotten wood in the framing, replace composite floor, install Azek railings | $10,000 | [SF1861261](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861261/) | | Jun 10, 2026 | [4 Falkland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-falkland-st/) | 780 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Legalize the extended living space created when this building was turned into a condo in 2005. No work is to be done, there is no change in occupancy.This is to correct ISD violation V867895. Licensed Contractor Michael Hurley (HIC# will be provided) will help with paperwork | Not listed | [ALT1800745](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1800745/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 8 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 19, 2026 | [2 Newcastle Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-newcastle-rd/) | 0.22 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Mass Save INsulation | $6,159 | [SF1881483](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1881483/) | | Jul 16, 2026 | [42 Faneuil St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-faneuil-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Plumbing | Remove and replace a gas boiler | $14,850 | [PL1870987](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1870987/) | | Jul 16, 2026 | [42 Faneuil St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-faneuil-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Plumbing | Remove a chimney vented gas boiler and replace it with a new Lochinvar Direct vent boiler. | $14,850 | [G1870984](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1870984/) | | Jul 9, 2026 | [94 Arlington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/94-arlington-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Electrical | meter to be replaced as part of Eversource's AMI project | $1,500 | [E1870489](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870489/) | | Jun 22, 2026 | [114 Leicester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114-leicester-st/) | 0.19 mi SE | Plumbing | Gas pipe commercial kitchen and water heater | $30,000 | [G1862116](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1862116/) | | Jun 12, 2026 | [114 Leicester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114-leicester-st/) | 0.19 mi SE | Fire systems | wiring low voltage fire alarm | $12,000 | [EFA1860958](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1860958/) | | May 27, 2026 | [41-43 Arlington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41--43-arlington-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Roofing | Remove and Replace Existing Asphalt Shingle Roof, Replace all Pipe Flashing, Install New Baffled Ridge Vent, Remove and Replace all Existing Vents, Re-Flash all Skylights, Remove and Re-Install Front Downspouts | $18,862 | [SF1853435](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853435/) | | May 15, 2026 | [114 Leicester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114-leicester-st/) | 0.19 mi SE | Electrical | wiring low voltage fire alarm, camera data wiring | $80,000 | [E1850106](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1850106/) | --- Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). 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