# Building permits at 159 South St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: an $800,000 project at 65-65a Jamaica St, permitted Sep 22.

15 permits on record here. The newest, Dec 12, 2024: Added future stove circuit. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 42 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 0.19 mi away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 12, 2024 | Electrical | Added future stove circuit. Bath fan forced heat 220. Spare bedroom baseboard heat. Bath fan. Light box replacement. | $6,788 | [E1677776](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1677776/) |
| Dec 12, 2024 | Electrical | Added Disconnect 20 amp 220 voltage circuit for LG heat pump | $24,000 | [E1677774](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1677774/) |
| Jul 23, 2024 | Electrical | Add HEAT pump add 2 supplement HEAT, add bath fan, add future stove wire | $28,000 | [E1630496](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1630496/) |
| Nov 20, 2019 | Plumbing | Replace Gas Water Heater. | $400 | [PL1024830](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1024830/) |
| Nov 18, 2019 | Alteration or repair | Remove existing 3 tier decks and rebuild to same dimensions | $37,055 | [SF1024097](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1024097/) |
| Oct 10, 2018 | Alteration or repair | Removal of existing three tier deck. Deck to be rebuilt to same dimensions. See attached drawings. | $38,762 | [SF887120](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF887120/) |
| Jun 27, 2018 | Plumbing | renovate 1st floor bath | $3,000 | [PL848675](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL848675/) |
| Jun 15, 2018 | Electrical | Relocate wires for bathroom fan and vanity light | $675 | [E843938](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E843938/) |
| Jun 7, 2018 | Alteration or repair | Remodel Bathroom in Unit #1. | $12,400 | [SF838651](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF838651/) |
| May 18, 2017 | Alteration or repair | Remove existing wood siding and trim. Install 50 Sq. clapboard siding. Install new exterior trim. Paint soffit and dental moldings | $69,600 | [SF706165](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF706165/) |
| Dec 21, 2016 | Plumbing | installing 1- 1/2 inch backflow preventer --for boiler. | $1,500 | [PL666912](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL666912/) |
| Nov 14, 2014 | Alteration or repair | Rebuild of ground deck 16 by 8 with pressure treated lumber. no change in size. | $5,200 | [SF427049](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF427049/) |
| Mar 16, 2011 | Plumbing | unitr 1L: Replace hot water tank. | Not listed | [PL68092](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL68092/) |
| Mar 16, 2011 | Plumbing | unitr 1L: Replace water heater. | Not listed | [G68093](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G68093/) |
| May 21, 2010 | Electrical | add circuits to kitchen, bathroom, livingroom and add cable outlets to livingroom, bedroom, and den | $1,600 | [E26635](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E26635/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 4 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2026 | [162-172 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/162--172-south-st/) | 180 ft SE | Sign | Aluminum Panel, Komacel Plastic raised letters 3/4" deep and Non-Illuminated 29.5"x52" | $450 | [ALT1814749](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1814749/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [162-172 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/162--172-south-st/) | 180 ft SE | Electrical | Adding recessed light, smoke detectors, exit signs and ebus | $3,500 | [E1884351](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1884351/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [156a South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/156a-south-st/) | 150 ft E | Electrical | Wire Ductless Hvac system 3 wall units in unit 1 L | $1,500 | [E1874958](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874958/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [162-172 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/162--172-south-st/) | 180 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Change of occupancy from salon to liquor store. No structural changes proposed. Minor Interior improvements such as painting, shelving, and installation of coolers. | $21,500 | [ALT1770397](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1770397/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 27 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [30 Jamaica St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-jamaica-st/) | 780 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Installation of wood-burning stove, Type-2 hearth pad, and chimney liner | $6,106 | [SF1903226](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903226/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [46-48 Saint Rose St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/46--48-saint-rose-st/) | 470 ft W | Roofing | Asphalt shingles replacement on entire main house Fascias replacement Rotten siding removal and Removal and gutter replacement replacement amore details described by contract attached | $33,900 | [SF1897981](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897981/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [55 Hampstead Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-hampstead-rd/) | 510 ft W | Alteration or repair | Convert basement garage to 1 bedroom ADU | $140,000 | [ALT1829453](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1829453/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [56 Hampstead Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56-hampstead-rd/) | 620 ft SW | Mechanical (HVAC) | Installation of a brand new Mitsubishi 36,000 BTU Air Handler Unit tied to a Mitsubishi 36,000 BTU Hyper Heat Pump Unit. | $21,426 | [SF1877959](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877959/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [76 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76-south-st/) | 1,000 ft N | Plumbing | gas insert | $1,500 | [G1843040](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1843040/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [59 Hampstead Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-hampstead-rd/) | 550 ft W | Plumbing | Water Heater Replacement | $500 | [PL1895144](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1895144/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [59 Hampstead Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-hampstead-rd/) | 550 ft W | Plumbing | Gas Water Heater Replacement | $500 | [G1895143](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1895143/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [56 Hampstead Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56-hampstead-rd/) | 620 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Insulate attic with 6" cellulose | $4,044 | [SF1890411](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890411/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [21-23 Saint Rose St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21--23-saint-rose-st/) | 330 ft NW | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install for 23 Saint Rose St Apt 642 | $1,200 | [ELV1887054](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1887054/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [67-69 Jamaica St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67--69-jamaica-st/) | 960 ft W | Electrical | Rewire kitchen for new layout, add lighting in dining room. | $7,000 | [E1883682](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1883682/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [195 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/195-south-st/) | 390 ft S | Plumbing | water heater unit 4 | $650 | [PL1877808](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1877808/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [195 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/195-south-st/) | 390 ft S | Plumbing | water heater replacement UNIT 4 | $650 | [G1877806](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1877806/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [20 Child St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-child-st/) | 960 ft N | Electrical | Disconnect & make safe existing feeds for (1) condenser & fan for existing cooler. Extend feed for (1) new condenser & reconnect existing feed for a new fan in existing cooler. Add convenience outlet near new condenser. | $10,000 | [E1881032](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1881032/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [67-69 Jamaica St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67--69-jamaica-st/) | 960 ft W | Plumbing | rough and finish plumbing for kitchen and laundry | $4,000 | [PL1880161](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1880161/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [56 Hampstead Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56-hampstead-rd/) | 620 ft SW | Electrical | Installation of a new high voltage electrical for (1) system. Includes: - New disconnect with surge protector built-in - New GFCI - New dedicated circuit - New wiring for the HVAC system | $1,050 | [E1877962](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1877962/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [67-69 Jamaica St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67--69-jamaica-st/) | 960 ft W | Alteration or repair | Kitchen remodel, demo existing kitchen to studs, save hardwood floor, update plumbing and electrical, move washing machine to pantry, update pantry floor to matching hardwood, install vented stove hood, insulate with Rockwool and closed cell foam, blueboard, plaster, paint, install finish cabinets. | $70,000 | [SF1876018](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1876018/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [75 Saint Rose St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-saint-rose-st/) | 690 ft W | Roofing | EPDM Re-Roof | $24,370 | [SF1875418](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875418/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [18 Boynton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-boynton-st/) | 520 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Replacement of rear deck system with new metal frame stairs and structural changes to the existing layout | $70,500 | [ALT1868338](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1868338/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [133 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/133-south-st/) | 340 ft N | Electrical | replacement of first floor panel | $1,500 | [E1871857](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1871857/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [25 Boynton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-boynton-st/) | 540 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-9536) (Unit-25) | $8,000 | [SF1866793](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1866793/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [12 Anson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-anson-st/) | 540 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Install 10 replacement windows - no structural work | $9,345 | [SF1864837](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864837/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [85 Jamaica St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-jamaica-st/) | 630 ft W | Electrical | kitchen remodel install new circuit for contertop, microweve, dishwasher and move kitchen switch | $2,500 | [E1858510](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1858510/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [59 Saint Rose St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-saint-rose-st/) | 540 ft W | Roofing | Existing Chimney Repointing from the roof line up | $3,999 | [SF1850276](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850276/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [43 Boynton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-boynton-st/) | 730 ft NE | Roofing | Remove all roofing materials and install.060 EPDM rubber roofing. Remove all debris. | $38,175 | [SF1846600](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846600/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [138-142 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/138--142-south-st/) | 320 ft N | Plumbing | 1 3 Bay Sink, 1 Prep Sink and 1 Hand Sink. | $550 | [PL1846257](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846257/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [138-142 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/138--142-south-st/) | 320 ft N | Plumbing | 2 Fryolaters and 1 6 Burner Stove | $550 | [G1846259](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1846259/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [75 Jamaica St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-jamaica-st/) | 820 ft W | Electrical | EV Charger, whole home surge protector | $1,892 | [E1845804](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845804/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 11 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | [65-65a Jamaica St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/65--65a-jamaica-st/) | 0.19 mi W | New building | Demolish the existing structure to erect a new 2.5 story building with two units and two parking. Building will not have an elevator and will not be fully sprinklered.*NOTE: Existing structure on site to be razed under a separately applied for and issued; SF demolition permit | $800,000 | [ERT1871577](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1871577/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [39 Saint Joseph St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-saint-joseph-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Electrical | Bathroom exhaust fan replacement | $1,200 | [E1889169](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1889169/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [60-66 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60--66-south-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Roofing | remove & replace roof | $27,950 | [SF1877744](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877744/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [28 Carolina Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-carolina-av/) | 0.25 mi N | Roofing | CLARIFICATION: Change the occupancy of existing roofing contractor's commercial dwelling into a three family home per plans submitted.;(This is one of two detached dwellings on the same lot and the total number of units shall equal six with 6 shared off street parking spaces);*APPLICATION FILED INCO | $750,000 | [ALT1682244](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1682244/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [30 Carolina Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-carolina-av/) | 0.24 mi N | Alteration or repair | CLARIFICATION: Change of occupancy of the existing garage into a three family home per plans submitted. (This is one of two detached dwellings on the same lot and the total number of units shall equal six with 6 shared off street parking spaces);*APPLICATION FILED IN CONJUNCTION WITH -ALT1682244Orig | $750,000 | [ALT1681326](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1681326/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [39 Saint Joseph St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-saint-joseph-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Alteration or repair | UNIT 1L - Demo drywall in first floor bathtub and replace with new shower. Install exhaust fan/light combo and vent to outside. Inspection for fire stopping and/or insulation. | $20,900 | [SF1882156](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1882156/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [39 Saint Joseph St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-saint-joseph-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Plumbing | UNIT 1L - Convert first floor bathtub to shower. Replace valve. | $4,000 | [PL1882160](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1882160/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [77 Child St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/77-child-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Roofing | Remove old existing roofing system and replace with new EPDM roofing system | $28,591 | [SF1850258](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850258/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [36-38 Saint Joseph St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36--38-saint-joseph-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization and air sealing with the Mass Save Program. No structural changes. | $11,762 | [SF1872134](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1872134/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [70a South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/70a-south-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Roofing | Asphalt Shingles repair on the dormer on the right side of the house from the bottom of dormer down to gutter and around the right and left side corners. Gutter and downspouts replacement on (front porch and left side of house) using Englert.32 gauge gutters. | $4,200 | [SF1865245](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1865245/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [1-7 Atwood Sq](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1--7-atwood-sq/) | 0.20 mi N | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1855216](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1855216/) |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Requested |  | 15 Hampstead Rd | 420 ft S | Zoning appeal: "Half-story attic addition at the rear of the existing building and new front dormer" | [BOA1896320](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-08-31 |
| Requested |  | 10 Verona St | 0.25 mi NE | Zoning appeal: "Seeking to erect a new residential building with three units and three parking spaces" | [BOA1864261](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-06-23 |
| Approved | Sep 8, 2026 | 388 Arborway | 730 ft S | To legalize and expand the existing lower level unit, improving egress and add space to unit from walkout… | [BOA1868487](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "ZBA Decision Finalized", decision "Approved" | 2026-07-02 |

## More on this street

Other addresses on South St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [158 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/158-south-st/): newest permit Aug 25, 2025
- [162-172 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/162--172-south-st/): newest permit Aug 28, 2026
- [138-142 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/138--142-south-st/): newest permit May 7, 2026
- [137-139 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/137--139-south-st/): newest permit Oct 21, 2025
- [133 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/133-south-st/): newest permit Jul 13, 2026
- [195 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/195-south-st/): newest permit Aug 3, 2026
- [196 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/196-south-st/): newest permit Feb 11, 2025
- [199 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/199-south-st/): newest permit Apr 13, 2025
- [202 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/202-south-st/): newest permit Feb 19, 2025
- [114-122 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114--122-south-st/): newest permit Sep 2, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-09 06:49 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 9, 06:47 UTC.

Map, all 15 permits at this address and 42 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/159-south-st/