# Building permits at 70 Rossmore Rd, 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.

Nine permits on record here. The newest, Aug 1, 2025: Remove existing furnace and replace with a new furnace (100,000BTUs). Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 36 more permits (33 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 0.21 mi away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2025 | Plumbing | remove existing furnace and replace with a new furnace (100,000BTUs) | $5,000 | [G1744178](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1744178/) |
| Apr 12, 2022 | Alteration or repair | Demo chimney to the first floor, Frame in holes, Install new fireplace to manufactures specs/ exhaust | $9,897 | [SF1310875](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1310875/) |
| Mar 29, 2022 | Plumbing | tankless water heater | $1,000 | [PL1309441](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1309441/) |
| Mar 29, 2022 | Plumbing | furnish & install new tankless water heater | $2,000 | [G1309439](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1309439/) |
| Sep 2, 2015 | Roofing | strip and re roof 30 sq asphalt shingles | $20,800 | [SF515587](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF515587/) |
| Nov 14, 2014 | Plumbing | change sink | $1,200 | [PL426692](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL426692/) |
| Nov 14, 2014 | Plumbing | cooktop | Not listed | [G426693](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G426693/) |
| Aug 28, 2014 | Electrical | Kitchen renovation | $3,800 | [E402277](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E402277/) |
| Aug 26, 2014 | Alteration or repair | installing kitchen cabinets flooring paint | $38,500 | [SF401063](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF401063/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 6 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 | [90-92 Rossmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/90--92-rossmore-rd/) | 220 ft SE | 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 3, 2026 | [117 Williams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/117-williams-st/) | 180 ft N | Plumbing | Kitchen and bathroom remodel | $15,000 | [PL1895983](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1895983/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [131-133 Williams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/131--133-williams-st/) | 160 ft E | Plumbing | 1st Floor Bathroom - Replace shower stall, no structural change. (Other is a valve) | $1,500 | [PL1888643](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1888643/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [117 Williams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/117-williams-st/) | 180 ft N | Alteration or repair | plumbing, electrical, siding, kitchen renovation, bathroom renovations, deck repairs | $300,000 | [SF1887546](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1887546/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [75 Rossmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-rossmore-rd/) | 140 ft 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/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [16-20 Plainfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16--20-plainfield-st/) | 170 ft W | Electrical | Replace meter due to corrosion. | $10,000 | [E1851949](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851949/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 21 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [3510 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3510-washington-st/) | 880 ft NW | 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 28, 2026 | [152 Williams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/152-williams-st/) | 360 ft E | 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/) | 360 ft E | 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/) | 360 ft E | 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/) | 360 ft E | 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/) | 390 ft SE | 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 9, 2026 | [63-65 Brookley Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/63--65-brookley-rd/) | 400 ft SW | Roofing | Rubber Roof Replacement | $29,899 | [SF1896635](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896635/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [74 Williams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/74-williams-st/) | 580 ft N | 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/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [84-86 Brookley Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84--86-brookley-rd/) | 330 ft S | Electrical | Install new exterior fixtures at front and back porches | $3,600 | [E1883333](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1883333/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [103-105 Rossmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/103--105-rossmore-rd/) | 400 ft SE | Roofing | Strip rubber roof of all rubber related products and isntall 2" polyiso insulation.060 fully adhered rubber roofing.032 drip edge, terminate/flash as required | $33,250 | [SF1880036](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880036/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [49-51 Rossmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49--51-rossmore-rd/) | 290 ft W | 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/) | 290 ft W | Plumbing | Install 40 gallon gas water heater, unit 2 | $500 | [G1869811](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1869811/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [16a Meehan St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16a-meehan-st/) | 590 ft NW | 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/) | 590 ft NW | 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 20, 2026 | [97 Williams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/97-williams-st/) | 420 ft N | 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/) | 690 ft NW | Electrical | New house, 3 story, unit in basement | $65,000 | [E1846881](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846881/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [71 Williams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-williams-st/) | 650 ft NW | Plumbing | install new fixtures. | $25,000 | [PL1847135](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1847135/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [84-86 Brookley Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84--86-brookley-rd/) | 330 ft S | Plumbing | Remodel of 2nd & 3rd floor bathrooms. | $4,000 | [PL1846571](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846571/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [24-28 Gartland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24--28-gartland-st/) | 790 ft N | 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/) | 790 ft N | 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/) | 690 ft NW | Fire systems | Install new fire alarm system | $10,000 | [EFA1845510](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1845510/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 9 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | [144 Mcbride St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/144-mcbride-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Electrical | City of boston event requiring generator | $500 | [ETS1902609](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1902609/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [159 Forest Hills St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/159-forest-hills-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | 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/) | 0.21 mi NE | Plumbing | 40 gal gas water heater | $3,700 | [G1886241](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1886241/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [3458 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3458-washington-st/) | 0.21 mi N | 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 14, 2026 | [159 Forest Hills St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/159-forest-hills-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | 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/) | 0.21 mi N | 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 1, 2026 | [3531-3541 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3531--3541-washington-st/) | 0.19 mi NW | 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 16, 2026 | [155 Forest Hills St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/155-forest-hills-st/) | 0.25 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Rebuild of back porches | $36,400 | [SF1857937](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857937/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [3484 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3484-washington-st/) | 0.19 mi NW | 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/) |

## 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 | 0.19 mi N | 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 Rossmore Rd with permits, nearest house number first:

- [66-68 Rossmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/66--68-rossmore-rd/): newest permit Oct 4, 2024
- [75 Rossmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-rossmore-rd/): newest permit Jul 31, 2026
- [65 Rossmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/65-rossmore-rd/): newest permit Jul 10, 2025
- [87-89 Rossmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/87--89-rossmore-rd/): newest permit Sep 24, 2025
- [90-92 Rossmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/90--92-rossmore-rd/): newest permit Sep 17, 2026
- [49-51 Rossmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49--51-rossmore-rd/): newest permit Jul 9, 2026
- [94-96 Rossmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/94--96-rossmore-rd/): newest permit Jan 16, 2026
- [41 Rossmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-rossmore-rd/): newest permit Dec 2, 2025
- [103-105 Rossmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/103--105-rossmore-rd/): newest permit Aug 5, 2026
- [106-108 Rossmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/106--108-rossmore-rd/): newest permit Apr 30, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-09 20:05 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 9, 19:47 UTC.

Map, all 9 permits at this address and 36 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/70-rossmore-rd/