# Building permits at 53 Woolson St, Boston, MA

10 permits on record here. The newest, Aug 15, 2025: Remove the existing aluminum siding and dispose of it. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 55 more permits (52 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Remove the existing aluminum siding and dispose of it. The homeowner will purchase all necessary materials, and the Contractor will install new insulation boards and vinyl siding with new coil on the windows. | $15,000 | [SF1764045](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1764045/) |
| May 1, 2017 | Plumbing | installing new drainage for 3 family. 3 full bathrooms & kitchens. | $4,750 | [PL689791](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL689791/) |
| Apr 11, 2017 | Electrical | Rewire 3 kitchen and 3 bathroom (one kitchen and one bathroom per floor) | $4,000 | [E697062](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E697062/) |
| Mar 30, 2017 | Electrical | Wiring of three steam boilers | $1,200 | [E693700](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E693700/) |
| Mar 17, 2017 | Alteration or repair | Remodel 2 kitchens (2nd and 3rd floors);with new wall and base cabinets approx. 32 l.f.. Purchase and install new underlayment and tile approx. 260 s.f. Repair existing front and rear porches by installing new veranda flooring and Titan rails. | $22,000 | [SF688963](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF688963/) |
| Mar 9, 2017 | Plumbing | installing 3- 40 gallon gas hot water heaters. (3- 1/2 inch backflow preventers) | $3,500 | [PL687236](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL687236/) |
| Mar 9, 2017 | Plumbing | installing 3- steam boilers, 3- hot water heaters, test on existing piping. | $7,500 | [G687237](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G687237/) |
| Mar 8, 2017 | Electrical | install in service with common meter | $2,200 | [E687096](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E687096/) |
| Feb 10, 2017 | Fire systems | Install smoke and co detectors in common areas | $1,000 | [EFA679887](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA679887/) |
| Jul 13, 2012 | Alteration or repair | sheetrock and plaster walls and ceiling in kitchen install trim on doors and windows in kitchen and bathroom install ceramic tiles on bath tub walls and bathroom floor install vanity paint walls and ceiling in kitchen and bathroom unit 1 | $8,000 | [SF162531](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF162531/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

55 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2026 | [42 Hosmer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-hosmer-st/) | 170 ft S | Electrical | Upgrade service from 100 amps to 200amps | $7,500 | [E1897381](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1897381/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [20 Sutton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-sutton-st/) | 180 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/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [52 Woolson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/52-woolson-st/) | 110 ft N | 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/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 42 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | [23 Hosmer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-hosmer-st/) | 380 ft W | 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/) | 380 ft W | 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/) | 670 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/) | 550 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 15, 2026 | [487 Norfolk St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/487-norfolk-st/) | 420 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/) | 690 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/) | 370 ft W | Plumbing | replacement of a range | $200 | [G1899171](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1899171/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [10 Hosmer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-hosmer-st/) | 470 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/) | 470 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 3, 2026 | [85 Astoria St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-astoria-st/) | 910 ft S | Alteration or repair | Remove & replace 4 windows; like for like size; no structural changes | $12,190 | [SF1896294](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896294/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [42 Astoria St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-astoria-st/) | 850 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/) | 740 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/) | 740 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/) | 370 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/) | 620 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/) | 890 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/) | 880 ft SW | Alteration or repair | ;(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/) | 420 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/) | 890 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/) | 660 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/) | 660 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/) | 800 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/) | 300 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/) | 470 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/) | 350 ft E | Solar | Installation of roof mount solar system | $45,633 | [SF1850934](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850934/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [78 Astoria St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/78-astoria-st/) | 940 ft SE | Plumbing | First floor shower pan replacement Third floor shower pan replacement | $2,500 | [PL1866959](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1866959/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [12 Verrill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-verrill-st/) | 350 ft E | Solar | Install 26 solar panels 10.66 kW | $45,633 | [E1850926](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1850926/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [78 Astoria St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/78-astoria-st/) | 940 ft 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/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [83 Wildwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/83-wildwood-st/) | 410 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/) | 830 ft NE | 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/) | 600 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/) | 420 ft N | 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/) | 600 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/) | 670 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/) | 670 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/) | 770 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/) | 770 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/) | 670 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/) | 750 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/) | 620 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/) | 280 ft NW | 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/) | 590 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), 10 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2026 | [31 Wellington Hill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-wellington-hill-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Plumbing | Gas furnace replacement | $7,500 | [G1902208](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1902208/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [725 Morton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/725-morton-st/) | 0.20 mi 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 14, 2026 | [11 Deering Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-deering-rd/) | 0.24 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/) | 0.20 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/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [1310 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1310-blue-hill-av/) | 0.24 mi SW | Plumbing | Replacing gas dryers in common area laundry room. | $750 | [G1890207](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1890207/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [15 Ormond St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-ormond-st/) | 0.21 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/) | 0.21 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/) | 0.22 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/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [6 Deering Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-deering-rd/) | 0.22 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/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [23 Goodale Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-goodale-rd/) | 0.22 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:

- [52 Woolson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/52-woolson-st/): newest permit May 1, 2026
- [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
- [63 Woolson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/63-woolson-st/): newest permit Oct 3, 2025
- [43 Woolson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-woolson-st/): newest permit Mar 13, 2025
- [67 Woolson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-woolson-st/): newest permit Jul 21, 2026
- [37 Woolson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-woolson-st/): newest permit May 18, 2026
- [18 Woolson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-woolson-st/): newest permit Jan 24, 2025

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Map, all 10 permits at this address and 55 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/53-woolson-st/