# Building permits at 59 Woolson St, Boston, MA

Six permits on record here. The newest, Sep 4, 2025: Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems 7.38 KW 18 panels with installation of 1 Tesla. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 53 more permits (50 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2025 | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems 7.38 KW 18 panels with installation of 1 Tesla Powerwall3 battery on exterior of home | $92,388 | [SF1755927](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1755927/) |
| Aug 14, 2025 | Electrical | Install a SPAN panel at site | $6,000 | [E1756871](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1756871/) |
| Aug 14, 2025 | Electrical | Service conductor refeed to relocate 3 meters to the exterior and install new 3 gang meter/main bank - meters in basement currently - 100 AMP at site | $4,000 | [E1756867](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1756867/) |
| Aug 1, 2025 | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems 7.38 KW 18 panels with installation of 1 Tesla Powerwall3 battery on exterior of home | $92,388 | [E1755930](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1755930/) |
| Jul 2, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Demolish and Re-build exist front porches. New Footings, Stairs, balustrades, Railings and boards. (Keep exist size and layout) | $32,000 | [SF1744083](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1744083/) |
| Sep 27, 2023 | Alteration or repair | Replacing 21 old single pane windows with triple pane vinyl replacement | $12,600 | [SF1520954](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1520954/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

53 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2026 | [42 Hosmer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-hosmer-st/) | 150 ft SW | Electrical | Upgrade service from 100 amps to 200amps | $7,500 | [E1897381](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1897381/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [67 Woolson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-woolson-st/) | 170 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 16, 2026 | [20 Sutton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-sutton-st/) | 220 ft N | 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/) | 190 ft NW | 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), 41 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | [23 Hosmer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-hosmer-st/) | 470 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/) | 470 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/) | 770 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/) | 540 ft SW | 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/) | 330 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/) | 780 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/) | 490 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/) | 590 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/) | 590 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/) | 820 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/) | 730 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/) | 830 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/) | 830 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/) | 390 ft N | 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/) | 720 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/) | 870 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/) | 930 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/) | 330 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/) | 870 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/) | 780 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/) | 780 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/) | 880 ft N | Roofing | Strip and replace roofing material Install metal covering over facia | $10,500 | [SF1877140](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877140/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [10 Hosmer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-hosmer-st/) | 590 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 NE | 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/) | 840 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/) | 290 ft NE | 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/) | 840 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/) | 520 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/) | 780 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/) | 560 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/) | 530 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/) | 560 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/) | 770 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/) | 770 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/) | 650 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/) | 650 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/) | 770 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/) | 630 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/) | 700 ft W | 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/) | 400 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/) | 680 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), 8 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 | [725 Morton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/725-morton-st/) | 0.22 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 4, 2026 | [1294-1300 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1294--1300-blue-hill-av/) | 0.21 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/) | 0.22 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/) | 0.25 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/) | 0.24 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/) | 0.25 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:

- [57 Woolson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-woolson-st/): newest permit Apr 24, 2025
- [63 Woolson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/63-woolson-st/): newest permit Oct 3, 2025
- [53 Woolson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/53-woolson-st/): newest permit Aug 15, 2025
- [52 Woolson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/52-woolson-st/): newest permit May 1, 2026
- [67 Woolson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-woolson-st/): newest permit Jul 21, 2026
- [43 Woolson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-woolson-st/): newest permit Mar 13, 2025
- [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 6 permits at this address and 53 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-woolson-st/