# Building permits at 55 Williams Av, Boston, MA

Two permits on record here. The newest, May 4: No inspections until occupancy is confirmed. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 61 more permits (56 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2026 | Alteration or repair | No inspections until occupancy is confirmed; ALT1844278 pending.Install 3/8" foam insulation board to exterior of home. Install double 4" vinyl siding to home. Cover trim fascia and soffit. | $14,000 | [SF1844054](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844054/) |
| Dec 13, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Mass Save Insulation & Air Sealing. No Structural Changes. | $11,117 | [SF1672231](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1672231/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

61 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | [46 Neponset Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/46-neponset-av/) | 160 ft SW | Electrical | Address also known as 50 Neponset ave. 200 amp overhead sevice upgrade | $5,300 | [E1884013](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1884013/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 40 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2026 | [168 Dana Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/168-dana-av/) | 670 ft S | Plumbing | Install it on electric water, heat a forty gallon in the basement | $1,200 | [PL1903840](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1903840/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [48 Williams Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-williams-av/) | 290 ft N | Plumbing | New Gas Lines for 2 furnaces, 2 stoves, 2 waterheaters | $10,000 | [G1897568](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1897568/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [176-178 Dana Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/176--178-dana-av/) | 800 ft S | Plumbing | Adding new gas meter to supply furnace and water heater. | $2,000 | [G1895520](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1895520/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [168 Dana Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/168-dana-av/) | 670 ft S | Alteration or repair | Change occupancy from one-family to a two-family. No work to be done. | $80,000 | [ALT1690566](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1690566/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [48 Williams Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-williams-av/) | 290 ft N | Plumbing | Whole house plumbing renovation | $19,800 | [PL1895575](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1895575/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [48 Williams Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-williams-av/) | 290 ft N | Electrical | Comeplete rewire Add public meter Upgrade service from 100AMPS TO 200AMPS | $25,000 | [E1894515](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1894515/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [17 Neponset Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-neponset-av/) | 670 ft NW | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 8.61 kw 21 panels with installation of 2 franklin batteries installed on exterior of home | $103,200 | [SF1886935](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886935/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [17 Neponset Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-neponset-av/) | 670 ft NW | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 8.61 kw 21 panels with installation of 2 franklin batteries installed on exterior of home | $103,200 | [E1886942](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1886942/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [14 Highland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-highland-st/) | 630 ft NE | Electrical | Install dedicated receptacles for counter top and a/c units | $2,500 | [E1891324](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1891324/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [7 Highland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-highland-st/) | 340 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy of existing 2 family.; | Not listed | [ALT1878953](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1878953/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [36r Williams Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36r-williams-av/) | 500 ft N | Plumbing | New Kichten, bathrom and laundry | $8,000 | [PL1887914](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1887914/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [48 Williams Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-williams-av/) | 290 ft N | Alteration or repair | Confirming occupancy of existing 2 family home | Not listed | [ALT1863371](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1863371/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [13 Williams Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13-williams-av/) | 690 ft NW | Electrical | Install #10 AWG circuit with 35A 2-pole GFCI breaker to 60-amp AC disconnect with surge arrester sizing per manufacturer name plate. • Install a 20-amp circuit with 20A AFCI/GFCI breaker for a service receptacle with in-use weatherproof cover. | $3,000 | [E1882603](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882603/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [13 Williams Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13-williams-av/) | 690 ft NW | Electrical | Install #10 AWG circuit and a #12 AWG with 35A 2-pole GFCI breaker to 60-amp AC disconnect with surge arrester each sizing per manufacturer name plate. • Install 2 20-amp circuit with 20A AFCI/GFCI breaker for a service receptacle with in-useweatherproof cover. | $3,000 | [E1882601](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882601/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [7 Highland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-highland-st/) | 340 ft NE | Roofing | remove and install 18sq asphalt roofing | $13,990 | [SF1864947](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864947/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [179 Dana Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/179-dana-av/) | 900 ft S | Electrical | Wire 1 electric water heater | $500 | [E1881347](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1881347/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [35 Pond St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-pond-st/) | 320 ft E | Roofing | Flat Roof Replacement - 18 square | $27,430 | [SF1796763](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1796763/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [179 Dana Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/179-dana-av/) | 900 ft S | Plumbing | Replace electric water heater | $2,500 | [PL1879014](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1879014/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [17 Neponset Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-neponset-av/) | 670 ft NW | Electrical | Install SPAN panel and replace meter and service conductors | $9,600 | [E1877930](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1877930/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [211 Fairmount Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/211-fairmount-av/) | 760 ft NE | Electrical | wiring 2new circuit to the attic lights and receptacles | $1,500 | [E1875219](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1875219/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [17 Neponset Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-neponset-av/) | 670 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy of existing single-family dwelling. | Not listed | [ALT1861742](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1861742/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [123 Dana Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/123-dana-av/) | 890 ft W | Alteration or repair | Insulation + Air Sealing | $16,200 | [SF1874056](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1874056/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [100 Williams Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/100-williams-av/) | 820 ft SE | Electrical | Bathroom Remodeling | $1,500 | [E1863704](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1863704/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [100 Williams Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/100-williams-av/) | 820 ft SE | Plumbing | Bathroom remodel: Toilet, lav, and shower on 2nd floor. | $1,500 | [PL1867412](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1867412/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [48 Williams Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-williams-av/) | 290 ft N | Alteration or repair | Replace windows 20 shingle part of mansortroof,drywall and plaster, remodel4 bathrooms, rewire to code,new electrical service, revise plumbing to code and ne hvav systems | $200,000 | [SF1863142](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863142/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [100 Williams Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/100-williams-av/) | 820 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Bathroom remodel including plumbing, electrical, tiles, new bathroom fixtures, painting and insulation as needed per code. | $47,700 | [SF1859089](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859089/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [4 Neponset Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-neponset-av/) | 890 ft NW | Alteration or repair | I Peggy Hinds Watson declare my home occupancy at 4 Neponset Av is an existing two family. | Not listed | [ALT1842285](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1842285/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [168 Dana Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/168-dana-av/) | 670 ft S | Electrical | Electrical service 3 gang 200A addition of public panel and 1st floor panel relocation | $5,000 | [E1859145](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1859145/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [19 Loring Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-loring-pl/) | 980 ft SW | Roofing | Replace old existing shingles, 14 sq. Install high performance synthetic underlayment. Apply GAF ice and water shields. Install GAF Timberline architectural shingles. All materials, labor, and debris clean up are included. | $5,600 | [SF1859501](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859501/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [19 Loring Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-loring-pl/) | 980 ft SW | Solar | Installation of 12 roof mounted solar panels, no ESS. | $22,000 | [SF1854947](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1854947/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [19 Loring Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-loring-pl/) | 980 ft SW | Solar | Installation of 12 roof mounted solar panels, no ESS. | $5,000 | [E1854954](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1854954/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [14 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-washington-st/) | 820 ft S | Roofing | Strip Existing Asphalt Roof And Dispose Of. Install High Temp Ice And Water barrier to Complete Roof. Install 24 gauge 16'' wide standing seam to all roof facets. | $27,000 | [SF1836010](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1836010/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [4 Neponset Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-neponset-av/) | 890 ft NW | Alteration or repair | No inspections unit the occupancy is confirmed; ALT1842285 pending.Remove existing rotted 4x30 front porch and 3 steps only. Install new footings and pressure treated framing. Install new composite decking boards and steps. Install new vinyl guardrails and handrails. | $24,000 | [SF1851727](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851727/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [225 Fairmount Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/225-fairmount-av/) | 740 ft NE | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $2,293 | [PL1851921](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1851921/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [225 Fairmount Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/225-fairmount-av/) | 740 ft NE | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $2,293 | [G1851920](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1851920/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [125 Dana Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/125-dana-av/) | 860 ft W | Electrical | Uprage service to 400 amps Add public panel Add circuits for 3 heat pumps | $8,000 | [E1852253](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1852253/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [102 Williams Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/102-williams-av/) | 850 ft SE | Alteration or repair | remove and replace deck boards and rails only - no digging, no framing | $20,633 | [SF1847436](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847436/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [243 Fairmount Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/243-fairmount-av/) | 880 ft E | Plumbing | Gas piping for Generator install | $850 | [G1844355](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1844355/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [211 Fairmount Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/211-fairmount-av/) | 760 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Finish attic space and add attic drop down stairs. Finished attic space to be used as a finished storage area. | $10,000 | [ALT1799979](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1799979/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [125 Dana Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/125-dana-av/) | 860 ft W | Alteration or repair | Energy retrofit scope: Replacement of two windows. Door weatherstripping. Installation of new HVAC system, electric water heater, and electrical service upgrade. Replacement of kitchen and bath ventilation fans. All work is part of the City of Boston Healthy and Green Retrofit Pilot Program. | $123,800 | [SF1840339](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1840339/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 20 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [67 Garfield Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-garfield-av/) | 0.24 mi SW | Plumbing | Replacement of 2 gas furnaces | $15,000 | [G1906035](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1906035/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [45 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45-washington-st/) | 0.19 mi S | Plumbing | Installing one, w/c, lav., lau. & one shower on floor one. | $5,000 | [PL1906418](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1906418/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [32 Garfield Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-garfield-av/) | 0.21 mi SW | Electrical | Span panel and service conductor refeed 200A | $5,000 | [E1905056](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905056/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [731 Truman Pw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/731-truman-pw/) | 0.20 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Creation of an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) within the existing basement of a two-family residential dwelling. | $110,000 | [ALT1828804](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1828804/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [32 Garfield Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-garfield-av/) | 0.21 mi SW | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 9.43 kw 23 panels with installation of 1 tesla powerwall3 battery installed on exterior of home | $86,700 | [E1901813](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1901813/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [39 Garfield Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-garfield-av/) | 0.23 mi SW | Solar | Roof top installation of 29 solar panels and 29 Micro inverters with ESS storage on the exterior outside wall | $11,608 | [E1896597](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896597/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [210 Dana Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/210-dana-av/) | 0.24 mi S | Alteration or repair | Window Replacement as per request of the customer. We are replacing 20 windows | $37,000 | [SF1884488](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1884488/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [66 Warren Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/66-warren-av/) | 0.22 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Work being performed through mass save. Air seal and insulate attic floor up to R-49 using open blown cellulsoe. Install Fiberglass and 2" Poly board on open wall in attic space | $4,000 | [SF1877499](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877499/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [12 Newacre Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-newacre-rd/) | 0.24 mi S | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 4.51 kw 11 panels with installation of 1 Franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $47,700 | [SF1879842](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879842/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [12 Newacre Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-newacre-rd/) | 0.24 mi S | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 4.51 kw 11 panels with installation of 1 Franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $47,700 | [E1879845](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1879845/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [44 Warren Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-warren-av/) | 0.24 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace one (1) broken storm door; Remove and replace approx. ten (10) siding shingles and Cleaning of front yard. Trash to be removed by Contractor in pick up truck to an authorized facility. | $2,400 | [SF1877700](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877700/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [56-58 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56--58-washington-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Electrical | install 2 recessed light at the porch and 1 switch | $500 | [E1872885](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1872885/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [28b Garfield Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28b-garfield-av/) | 0.20 mi W | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-869246)(Unit-2) | $5,000 | [SF1861131](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861131/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [775 Truman Pw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/775-truman-pw/) | 0.21 mi NW | Roofing | Roof replacement - Remove existing layers, inspect decking & replace if needed. Install proper underlayment, install new shingles. | $11,225 | [SF1865083](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1865083/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [195 Dana Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/195-dana-av/) | 0.21 mi S | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 8.2 KW 20 panels NO BATTERY STORAGE | $45,000 | [SF1856810](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856810/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [195 Dana Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/195-dana-av/) | 0.21 mi S | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 8.2 KW 20 panels NO BATTERY STORAGE | $45,000 | [E1856812](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1856812/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [221 Dana Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/221-dana-av/) | 0.23 mi S | Alteration or repair | Installation of (5) Double-Hung, Like-for-Like, Window Inserts. No structural changes per building code. | $15,763 | [SF1843545](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843545/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [672-674 Truman Pw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/672--674-truman-pw/) | 0.21 mi N | Plumbing | Installing a prep sink at Cappy's pizza | $1,000 | [PL1858513](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1858513/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [200 Fairmount Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/200-fairmount-av/) | 0.19 mi NE | Electrical | Emergency Service Wire Reattachment | $1,500 | [E1852791](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1852791/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [56-58 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56--58-washington-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Roofing | Construct roof over existing deck, including new framing, support posts, roof sheathing, and asphalt shingles. Install ceiling insulation and finish interior ceiling. Converting it into a season room. Relocate existing shed on the property and reinstall. | $20,000 | [SF1838108](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1838108/) |

## More on this street

Other addresses on Williams Av with permits, nearest house number first:

- [53 Williams Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/53-williams-av/): newest permit Feb 20, 2025
- [52 Williams Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/52-williams-av/): newest permit Jul 14, 2025
- [48 Williams Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-williams-av/): newest permit Sep 4, 2026
- [75 Williams Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-williams-av/): newest permit Oct 23, 2025
- [32 Williams Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-williams-av/): newest permit Nov 3, 2025
- [31 Williams Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-williams-av/): newest permit Jan 22, 2026
- [23 Williams Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-williams-av/): newest permit Jan 28, 2025
- [17 Williams Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-williams-av/): newest permit Mar 18, 2025
- [15 Williams Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-williams-av/): newest permit Dec 2, 2024
- [13 Williams Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13-williams-av/): newest permit Aug 10, 2026

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Map, both permits at this address and 61 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-williams-av/