# Building permits at 52 Woolson St, Boston, MA

10 permits on record here. The newest, May 1: Installing addressable fire alarm system that consists of smokes. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 57 more permits (54 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2026 | Fire systems | Installing addressable fire alarm system that consists of smokes, horn strobes and pulls in the common hallways. Sounders in the bedrooms. All signals will transmitted to a UL listed Central Station. | $6,000 | [EFA1843883](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1843883/) |
| Oct 31, 2025 | Fire systems | Changed sprinkler from 13R to 13D Permit: ALT1606666 | Not listed | [A1761858](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1761858/) |
| Aug 26, 2025 | Electrical | 3family gutted rough in 4 gang meter | $15,000 | [E1764629](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1764629/) |
| Aug 22, 2025 | Plumbing | Plumbing renovation of in bathroom and kitchen including replacement of old pipes, | Not listed | [PL1765739](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1765739/) |
| Aug 22, 2025 | Plumbing | installing stove and water heater and furnace for 1st 2fl 3fl | Not listed | [G1765740](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1765740/) |
| Apr 18, 2025 | Electrical | Install temporary service for carpenters to frame exterior building | $1,500 | [ETS1704806](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1704806/) |
| Oct 17, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Total rehab of 3 family home which was damaged by fire &; water. Repairs to include the following: Structural repairs, roofing, rear decks, sprinklers, windows, doors, drywall, new electrical, new plumbing, new flooring, new HVACs, kitchen &; bathroom renovations. | $402,000 | [ALT1606666](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1606666/) |
| Nov 13, 2023 | Other | emergency board up and securing property after a fire. | $1,000 | [SF1533821](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1533821/) |
| Jul 21, 2023 | Roofing | Install new roof. Install vinyl siding, install new windows. Repair front entry stairs. Rebuild front decks. | $85,000 | [SF1501046](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1501046/) |
| Mar 23, 2023 | Alteration or repair | Demo and remove dilapidated rear decks. then install new decks like for like using pressure treated lumber. Remove dilapidated stairs at rear egress, install new stairs like for like and roof above door. Replace exterior basement door.; | $15,000 | [SF1450516](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1450516/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

57 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | [20 Sutton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-sutton-st/) | 70 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Extension of living space from unit one into basement.; renovation of a basement, framing, flooring, drywall, insulation and painting | $49,400 | [ALT1848144](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1848144/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 41 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | [23 Hosmer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-hosmer-st/) | 450 ft SW | Plumbing | Replace (3) automatic feeds serving boilers | $1,000 | [PL1904795](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1904795/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [23 Hosmer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-hosmer-st/) | 450 ft SW | Plumbing | (3) Cast iron boiler replacements | $30,000 | [G1904796](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1904796/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [6 Clarkwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-clarkwood-st/) | 720 ft W | Roofing | Tear off existing roof materials (1 layer) and plywood decking. Install 72 sheets of new plywood decking. Apply adhesive and install 23sq membrane. Trim edges and install drip edge. | $30,630 | [SF1903479](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903479/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [53 Clarkwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/53-clarkwood-st/) | 670 ft S | Roofing | Full tear-off and replacement of the existing asphalt shingle roof with Owens Corning Oakridge AR shingles. Install new synthetic underlayment, ice & water barrier, drip edge, flashing, pipe boots, ridge vent, and intake ventilation. Replace roof decking as needed using 15/32" CDX plywood. No struct | $22,050 | [SF1899745](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899745/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [725 Morton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/725-morton-st/) | 960 ft N | Electrical | full electrical wiring installation across all three floors of the property, along with installation of outlets and lighting fixtures on each floor and smoke detectors throughout. Work also includes corrections to previously completed first-floor electrical work performed by another contractor, addr | $16,000 | [E1899995](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899995/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [487 Norfolk St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/487-norfolk-st/) | 520 ft S | Electrical | Install compressor for Walk-in Freezer | $1,800 | [E1890808](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890808/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [18 Leston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-leston-st/) | 590 ft N | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1900289](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1900289/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [14 Hosmer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-hosmer-st/) | 400 ft W | Plumbing | replacement of a range | $200 | [G1899171](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1899171/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [42 Hosmer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-hosmer-st/) | 280 ft S | Electrical | Upgrade service from 100 amps to 200amps | $7,500 | [E1897381](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1897381/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [10 Hosmer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-hosmer-st/) | 490 ft W | Fire systems | install 4 smokes detector 2 carbon monoxide detectors only inside the apartment on the second floor. | $3,000 | [EFA1896847](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1896847/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [10 Hosmer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-hosmer-st/) | 490 ft W | Electrical | rewired apartment 25 outlet 12 switches 10 light fixtures 1 dispose 1 central air /ac 1 boiler 100 amp panel inside the unit | $8,500 | [E1896849](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896849/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [42 Astoria St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-astoria-st/) | 890 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-886102 886100 886099) (Unit-1,Unit-2,Unit-3) | $12,000 | [SF1895054](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895054/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [12 Leston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-leston-st/) | 640 ft N | Alteration or repair | install 1800sq ft siding including trim and gutters - no change to structure | $82,659 | [SF1891689](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1891689/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [12 Leston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-leston-st/) | 640 ft N | Alteration or repair | remove and replace 19 windows and one entry door - same size as existing - no change in structure | $70,799 | [SF1891659](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1891659/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [10 Sutton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-sutton-st/) | 270 ft NE | Plumbing | install: toilets, shower, lav, sink and laundry hook up | $11,000 | [PL1892884](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1892884/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [12 Clarkwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-clarkwood-st/) | 680 ft W | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 27 windows, like for like, same size, no structural changes | $47,036 | [SF1886829](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886829/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [19 Hildreth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-hildreth-st/) | 790 ft NE | Plumbing | Retest of 1st floor gas line | $1,000 | [G1887749](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1887749/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [17 Evelyn St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-evelyn-st/) | 980 ft SW | Other | ;(To correct violation V851134.); Applicant must remove basement unit back to original state to be used as storage only to correct (#V900658). | $5,000 | [SF1883811](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1883811/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [487 Norfolk St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/487-norfolk-st/) | 520 ft S | Electrical | install walk in cooler. Dimensions 13'6" x 8' x 7'. Any electric to be done by licensed electrician and will apply for their own permit. | $32,806 | [SF1879635](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879635/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [19 Hildreth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-hildreth-st/) | 790 ft NE | Plumbing | Gas re-test for floor #1. | $1,000 | [G1880981](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1880981/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [35 Leston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-leston-st/) | 600 ft NW | Plumbing | replacement of 3 gas boilers in Apt 1,2 and 3 | $20,000 | [PL1879501](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1879501/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [35 Leston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-leston-st/) | 600 ft NW | Plumbing | replacement of 3 gas boilers for APT 1, 2 AND 3 | $20,000 | [G1879499](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1879499/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [8 Leston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-leston-st/) | 700 ft N | Roofing | Strip and replace roofing material Install metal covering over facia | $10,500 | [SF1877140](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877140/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [67 Woolson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-woolson-st/) | 350 ft SE | Plumbing | Estimate includes Labor and materials 2-3 technician required. Disconnect, both bathroom vanity second and the third floor to get access on the tub Replacing 2 tubs third and the second floor by open up a little bit the tile wall to get access installing the new tubs (size 60inch x30 )( right side d | Not listed | [PL1875101](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1875101/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [10 Hosmer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-hosmer-st/) | 490 ft W | Alteration or repair | Install new vinyl siding and gutters | $16,000 | [SF1862755](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1862755/) |
| Jul 4, 2026 | [12 Verrill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-verrill-st/) | 290 ft E | Solar | Installation of roof mount solar system | $45,633 | [SF1850934](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850934/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [12 Verrill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-verrill-st/) | 290 ft E | Solar | Install 26 solar panels 10.66 kW | $45,633 | [E1850926](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1850926/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [83 Wildwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/83-wildwood-st/) | 340 ft NW | Electrical | Temporary service | $500 | [ETS1865224](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1865224/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [429 Norfolk St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/429-norfolk-st/) | 760 ft E | Electrical | Diesel generator to Power Inflatables for duration of event | $400 | [E1861796](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861796/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [65-67 Clarkwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/65--67-clarkwood-st/) | 710 ft S | Alteration or repair | Insulating ext walls and attic with blown in insulation | $14,830 | [SF1858150](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1858150/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [79 Wildwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/79-wildwood-st/) | 340 ft NW | Electrical | Replacement of broken pipe on service after tree took it down | $1,000 | [E1856121](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1856121/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [65-67 Clarkwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/65--67-clarkwood-st/) | 710 ft S | Electrical | Replacing two exhaust fans in the bathrooms | $1,500 | [E1859020](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1859020/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [6 Clarkwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-clarkwood-st/) | 720 ft W | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 6.97 kw 17 panels NO BATTERY STORAGE | $65,400 | [SF1855454](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855454/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [6 Clarkwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-clarkwood-st/) | 720 ft W | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 6.97 kw 17 panels NO BATTERY STORAGE | $65,400 | [E1855456](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855456/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [67 Astoria St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-astoria-st/) | 840 ft SE | Plumbing | (2) boiler replacements, for Unit 1 and Unit 3. | $15,000 | [PL1855594](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1855594/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [67 Astoria St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-astoria-st/) | 840 ft SE | Plumbing | (2) boiler replacements, for Unit 1 and Unit 3. | $15,000 | [G1855585](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1855585/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [6 Clarkwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-clarkwood-st/) | 720 ft W | Electrical | 100A meter replacement and service conductor refeed | $2,200 | [E1855412](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855412/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [17 Elizabeth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-elizabeth-st/) | 810 ft SE | Solar | Installation of 5.74 kw solar panels located on roof of dwelling | $30,186 | [ALT1817004](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1817004/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [19-21 Clarkwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19--21-clarkwood-st/) | 710 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization and air sealing with the Mass Save Program. No structural changes. | $4,626 | [SF1848748](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848748/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [37 Woolson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-woolson-st/) | 270 ft W | Plumbing | Retest de gas line to check for leaks on unit 03 | $1,000 | [G1849519](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1849519/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [16 Clarkwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-clarkwood-st/) | 650 ft W | Electrical | have a current permit on this project.They added ac unit and water heaters after first permit. Inspector just said submit one for the extras stuff they add because they were up in the air on what they were going to do | $4,000 | [E1826446](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1826446/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 15 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | [98 Willowwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/98-willowwood-st/) | 0.25 mi NE | Plumbing | 2 Gas furnace replacements | $5,000 | [G1901062](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1901062/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [11 Deering Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-deering-rd/) | 0.22 mi NW | Electrical | Reconstruction of water-damaged areas to restore the residence to its pre-loss condition, including insulation, structural framing only if required, drywall, blueboard and plaster, painting, flooring, cabinetry, countertops, interior doors, trim, plumbing, electrical, finish carpentry, | $60,414 | [SF1883582](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1883582/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [1294-1300 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1294--1300-blue-hill-av/) | 0.22 mi SW | Sign | Remove existing sign and install new 22" high x12' aluminum tube frame sign with cut out acrylic letters, Lux Beauty Bar. Non-illuminated. | $1,875 | [ALT1882705](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1882705/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [85 Astoria St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-astoria-st/) | 0.19 mi S | Alteration or repair | Remove & replace 4 windows; like for like size; no structural changes | $12,190 | [SF1896294](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896294/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [92 Willowwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/92-willowwood-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Roofing | Roof replacement | $18,500 | [SF1891839](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1891839/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [26 Deering Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-deering-rd/) | 0.25 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Electrical wiring to install (2) 36000 btu multi zone outdoor unit with (8) 6k mini splits, (2) 9k mini splits, and (2) proterra 65 gal. Smart hight efficiency hybrid heat pump water heater. | $3,500 | [E1881027](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1881027/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [15 Ormond St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-ormond-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Solar | Installing rooftop railed solar PV of 5.33 KW and 13 modules. No ESS installation. | $5,597 | [ALT1867402](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1867402/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [15 Ormond St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-ormond-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Solar | Installing rooftop railed solar PV of 5.33 KW and 13 modules. No ESS installation. | $13,059 | [E1867408](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867408/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [23 Goodale Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-goodale-rd/) | 0.21 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Second and third floor only; insulation and air sealing to R-60. | $1,000 | [SF1873994](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873994/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [50 Winston Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-winston-rd/) | 0.24 mi N | Electrical | Add 2x new Counter circuits for kitchen. Running conduit from basement to unit 2Ls kitchen | $800 | [E1868763](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1868763/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [78 Astoria St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/78-astoria-st/) | 0.19 mi SE | Plumbing | First floor shower pan replacement Third floor shower pan replacement | $2,500 | [PL1866959](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1866959/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [6 Deering Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-deering-rd/) | 0.21 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Structural repair in basement. Remove and replace deteriorated main girder with new 3-ply LVL beam. Replace 3 lally columns with new 4 inch code-compliant columns. Excavate and pour new concrete footings per engineer. Install temporary shoring during work. No change to use or unit count. | $17,390 | [ALT1856292](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1856292/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [78 Astoria St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/78-astoria-st/) | 0.19 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Remove 2 existing tub/shower and replace with 2 new tub/shower in existing footprint. Repair walls as needed. No structural work. !st flr and 3rd flr | $34,900 | [SF1862051](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1862051/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [71 Willowwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-willowwood-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Electrical | Adding 2 meters | $6,500 | [E1849453](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1849453/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [23 Goodale Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-goodale-rd/) | 0.21 mi NW | Electrical | Building service upgrade to 400 amps. Installing ASHP in all 3 units. Unit 1 - (2) external condensers, (6) indoor head units Unit 2 - (2) external condensers, (6) indoor head units Unit 3 - (2) external condensers, (6) indoor head units | $90,000 | [E1844701](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1844701/) |

## More on this street

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

- [53 Woolson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/53-woolson-st/): newest permit Aug 15, 2025
- [57 Woolson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-woolson-st/): newest permit Apr 24, 2025
- [59 Woolson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-woolson-st/): newest permit Sep 4, 2025
- [43 Woolson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-woolson-st/): newest permit Mar 13, 2025
- [63 Woolson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/63-woolson-st/): newest permit Oct 3, 2025
- [37 Woolson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-woolson-st/): newest permit May 18, 2026
- [67 Woolson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-woolson-st/): newest permit Jul 21, 2026
- [18 Woolson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-woolson-st/): newest permit Jan 24, 2025

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