# Building permits at 39 Rockvale Ci, 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.

Four permits on record here. The newest, Aug 4, 2025: Remove existing (3) gas boilers + indirect DHW tanks and install (3) new gas boilers + DHW tanks in same. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 55 more permits (50 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 460 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2025 | Plumbing | Remove existing (3) gas boilers + indirect DHW tanks and install (3) new gas boilers + DHW tanks in same location. | $21,000 | [PL1757751](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1757751/) |
| Aug 4, 2025 | Plumbing | Remove existing (3) gas boilers + indirect DHW tanks and install (3) new gas boilers + DHW tanks in same location. | $21,000 | [G1757748](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1757748/) |
| May 21, 2025 | Roofing | Strip and re-roof | $11,490 | [SF1718556](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1718556/) |
| May 1, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Common area attic and wall insulation + air sealing to R-60. | $16,500 | [SF1703366](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1703366/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [3510 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3510-washington-st/) | 880 ft SW | Fire systems | This amendment changes the licensed professional designer for fire alarm installation and inspection for Permit Number ALT1462358. The design remains the same as the previous design. The New Subcontractor company name is Priority 7 Alarm Systems LLC.Provide a common access to the sprinkler room.; | $25,000 | [A1901113](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1901113/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [74 Williams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/74-williams-st/) | 580 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/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [117 Williams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/117-williams-st/) | 860 ft S | Plumbing | Kitchen and bathroom remodel | $15,000 | [PL1895983](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1895983/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [159 Forest Hills St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/159-forest-hills-st/) | 520 ft E | Electrical | 50A EV charging station install for apartment 1 | $1,500 | [E1886273](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1886273/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [45 Lourdes Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45-lourdes-av/) | 390 ft E | Plumbing | 40 gal gas water heater | $3,700 | [G1886241](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1886241/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [117 Williams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/117-williams-st/) | 860 ft S | 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/) | 820 ft N | 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/) | 820 ft N | 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 | [3458 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3458-washington-st/) | 460 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 15, 2026 | [36a-36c Union Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36a--36c-union-av/) | 800 ft NW | Electrical | remodel basement, install lights and outlets | $3,000 | [E1869733](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1869733/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [159 Forest Hills St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/159-forest-hills-st/) | 520 ft E | 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/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [3458 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3458-washington-st/) | 460 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 7, 2026 | [36a-36c Union Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36a--36c-union-av/) | 800 ft 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/) | 980 ft N | Electrical | In ground pool | $2,000 | [E1862117](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862117/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [155 Forest Hills St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/155-forest-hills-st/) | 530 ft E | Alteration or repair | Rebuild of back porches | $36,400 | [SF1857937](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857937/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [3371-3375 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3371--3375-washington-st/) | 820 ft N | 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/) | 790 ft 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/) | 790 ft 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/) | 840 ft N | 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/) | 730 ft 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/) | 670 ft SW | Electrical | New house, 3 story, unit in basement | $65,000 | [E1846881](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846881/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [53 Glen Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/53-glen-rd/) | 960 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 13, 2026 | [3484 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3484-washington-st/) | 620 ft 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/) | 670 ft SW | Plumbing | install new fixtures. | $25,000 | [PL1847135](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1847135/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [24-28 Gartland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24--28-gartland-st/) | 340 ft SW | 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/) | 340 ft SW | Plumbing | Boiler replacement, work in 28 Gartland St only. | $7,000 | [G1843470](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1843470/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [71a Williams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71a-williams-st/) | 670 ft SW | Fire systems | Install new fire alarm system | $10,000 | [EFA1845510](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1845510/) |

### 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/) | 0.20 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/) | 0.20 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/) | 0.20 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/) | 0.20 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/) | 0.23 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 25, 2026 | [10 Glenside Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-glenside-av/) | 0.21 mi E | Electrical | New construction 2 family house | $50,000 | [E1875080](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1875080/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [150 Brookside Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/150-brookside-av/) | 0.21 mi NW | Roofing | Remove & repalce entire roof | $11,875 | [SF1901844](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901844/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [144 Mcbride St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/144-mcbride-st/) | 0.25 mi W | Electrical | City of boston event requiring generator | $500 | [ETS1902609](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1902609/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [90-92 Rossmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/90--92-rossmore-rd/) | 0.22 mi S | Alteration or repair | Front deck replacement: demolish existing deck, new composite decking, rebuild knee wall in lieu of railings with paint finish, and replace one window seal/casing | $19,120 | [SF1901997](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901997/) |
| Sep 6, 2026 | [75 Forest Hills St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-forest-hills-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Electrical | Upgrade the service for 100amps to 200amps and add public meter | $5,000 | [E1897183](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1897183/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [4 Glade Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-glade-av/) | 0.25 mi E | Alteration or repair | Removing and raplacing 8 windows | $8,425 | [SF1887929](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1887929/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [131-133 Williams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/131--133-williams-st/) | 0.19 mi S | Plumbing | 1st Floor Bathroom - Replace shower stall, no structural change. (Other is a valve) | $1,500 | [PL1888643](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1888643/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [75 Rossmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-rossmore-rd/) | 0.22 mi S | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization and air sealing with the Mass Save Program. No structural changes. | $3,142 | [SF1877289](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877289/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [90 Forest Hills St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/90-forest-hills-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | 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 21, 2026 | [13 Union Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13-union-av/) | 0.20 mi N | Alteration or repair | Blown Cellulose-Walls R-13 | $4,800 | [SF1869910](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869910/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [13 Union Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13-union-av/) | 0.20 mi N | Alteration or repair | Blown Cellulose-Walls R-13 | $4,500 | [SF1869900](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869900/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [13 Union Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13-union-av/) | 0.20 mi N | Alteration or repair | Blown Cellulose-Walls R-13 | $4,500 | [SF1869890](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869890/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [3345 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3345-washington-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Plumbing | replace 4 roof drains for the boston police | $4,000 | [PL1872793](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1872793/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [16 Glade Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-glade-av/) | 0.22 mi 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 | [49-51 Rossmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49--51-rossmore-rd/) | 0.20 mi SW | Plumbing | Install 40 gallon gas water heater, unit 2 | $500 | [PL1869809](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1869809/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [49-51 Rossmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49--51-rossmore-rd/) | 0.20 mi SW | Plumbing | Install 40 gallon gas water heater, unit 2 | $500 | [G1869811](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1869811/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [16 Glade Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-glade-av/) | 0.22 mi E | Plumbing | Add 2 laundries on 2nd and 3rd floor | $7,000 | [PL1867354](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1867354/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [3531-3541 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3531--3541-washington-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Other | Install one (1) single sided banner. 36" H x 120" W. Flush mount to wall over main entrance. Installed for 30 days and then to be removed | $475 | [SF1867184](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867184/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [8 Glenside Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-glenside-av/) | 0.22 mi 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 5, 2026 | [165 Green St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/165-green-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Roofing | Roof replacement Asphalt shinglesAPPROX 10 SQ | $5,500 | [SF1856706](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856706/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [10 Glenside Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-glenside-av/) | 0.21 mi E | 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/) | 0.21 mi E | Plumbing | New gas for the house | $8,000 | [G1848982](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1848982/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [16-20 Plainfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16--20-plainfield-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Electrical | Replace meter due to corrosion. | $10,000 | [E1851949](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851949/) |

## 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 | 300 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 Rockvale Ci with permits, nearest house number first:

- [40 Rockvale Ci](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-rockvale-ci/): newest permit Aug 4, 2025
- [43 Rockvale Ci](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-rockvale-ci/): newest permit Aug 8, 2025
- [32 Rockvale Ci](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-rockvale-ci/): newest permit Aug 4, 2025
- [46-52 Rockvale Ci](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/46--52-rockvale-ci/): newest permit Dec 15, 2025
- [28 Rockvale Ci](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-rockvale-ci/): newest permit Aug 4, 2025

---
Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-11 16:36 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 11, 10:47 UTC.

Map, all 4 permits at this address and 55 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-rockvale-ci/