# Building permits at 74 Williams St, 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.

Eight permits on record here. The newest, Sep 9: Air source heat pump system connections to (1) condenser and (1) air handler suspended from ceiling above. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 41 more permits (38 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 550 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2026 | 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/) |
| Jun 18, 2024 | Alteration or repair | remove 3 back decks and front deck and rebuild with pt and composite decking and pvc railings | $69,400 | [SF1616274](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1616274/) |
| Jan 13, 2020 | Alteration or repair | insulating 2nd floor ext walls with blown in insulation | $3,411 | [SF1041397](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1041397/) |
| Nov 7, 2019 | Plumbing | install backflow preventer | $600 | [PL1020719](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1020719/) |
| Nov 6, 2019 | Plumbing | Replace gas boiler | $5,000 | [G1020745](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1020745/) |
| Jul 18, 2016 | Alteration or repair | Remove the existing decking, rails roof and ceiling. Frame out new 2nd floor deck. Install new rubber roof system. Install new composite decking and new pressure treated rail system. Install new PVC ceiling. | $9,750 | [SF613599](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF613599/) |
| Jul 30, 2013 | Other | Proposed Work: One vehicle parking, Last Action: READY TO ISSUE | Not listed | [U499931](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/U499931/) |
| Dec 12, 2012 | Alteration or repair | re-frame top deck with new rubber roof and add new railing and new deck boards floor plan to remain the same | $5,500 | [SF207230](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF207230/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 8 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2026 | [16a Meehan St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16a-meehan-st/) | 240 ft W | 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/) | 240 ft W | 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/) | 170 ft S | 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/) | 190 ft W | 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/) | 160 ft W | Plumbing | install new fixtures. | $25,000 | [PL1847135](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1847135/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [24-28 Gartland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24--28-gartland-st/) | 250 ft NE | 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/) | 250 ft NE | 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/) | 190 ft W | Fire systems | Install new fire alarm system | $10,000 | [EFA1845510](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1845510/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 26 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [3510 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3510-washington-st/) | 460 ft W | 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/) | 780 ft SE | 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/) | 780 ft SE | 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/) | 780 ft SE | 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/) | 780 ft SE | 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/) | 890 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 21, 2026 | [144 Mcbride St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/144-mcbride-st/) | 930 ft W | Electrical | City of boston event requiring generator | $500 | [ETS1902609](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1902609/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [90-92 Rossmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/90--92-rossmore-rd/) | 780 ft S | 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 9, 2026 | [63-65 Brookley Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/63--65-brookley-rd/) | 870 ft S | Roofing | Rubber Roof Replacement | $29,899 | [SF1896635](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896635/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [117 Williams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/117-williams-st/) | 420 ft SE | Plumbing | Kitchen and bathroom remodel | $15,000 | [PL1895983](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1895983/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [159 Forest Hills St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/159-forest-hills-st/) | 990 ft NE | Electrical | 50A EV charging station install for apartment 1 | $1,500 | [E1886273](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1886273/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [131-133 Williams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/131--133-williams-st/) | 620 ft SE | Plumbing | 1st Floor Bathroom - Replace shower stall, no structural change. (Other is a valve) | $1,500 | [PL1888643](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1888643/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [45 Lourdes Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45-lourdes-av/) | 820 ft NE | Plumbing | 40 gal gas water heater | $3,700 | [G1886241](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1886241/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [117 Williams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/117-williams-st/) | 420 ft SE | Alteration or repair | plumbing, electrical, siding, kitchen renovation, bathroom renovations, deck repairs | $300,000 | [SF1887546](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1887546/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [84-86 Brookley Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84--86-brookley-rd/) | 900 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/) | 970 ft S | 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 31, 2026 | [75 Rossmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-rossmore-rd/) | 700 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/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [3458 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3458-washington-st/) | 550 ft 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/) | 990 ft 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 | [49-51 Rossmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49--51-rossmore-rd/) | 480 ft S | 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/) | 480 ft S | Plumbing | Install 40 gallon gas water heater, unit 2 | $500 | [G1869811](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1869811/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [3458 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3458-washington-st/) | 550 ft 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/) | 790 ft W | 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/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [16-20 Plainfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16--20-plainfield-st/) | 570 ft S | Electrical | Replace meter due to corrosion. | $10,000 | [E1851949](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851949/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [3484 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3484-washington-st/) | 460 ft 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/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [84-86 Brookley Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84--86-brookley-rd/) | 900 ft S | Plumbing | Remodel of 2nd & 3rd floor bathrooms. | $4,000 | [PL1846571](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846571/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 7 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2026 | [3371-3375 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3371--3375-washington-st/) | 0.25 mi N | Demolition | Removal of underground storage tanks discovered during demolition of the existing building. Tanks have been removed from the ground, but need to be disposed of. All waste has been drained and disposed. This is an amendment/ addition to ERT1120164. EPA#MAR000636423.*6/20/24 application assigned to FD | $1,000 | [A1617323](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1617323/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [3371-3375 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3371--3375-washington-st/) | 0.25 mi N | Alteration or repair | We noticed a discrepancy between the existing conditions plan and the actual field condition. This required the footings along gridline L to be redesigned. Building Permit: ERT1120164 | $8,000 | [A1653374](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1653374/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [36a-36c Union Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36a--36c-union-av/) | 0.22 mi N | Electrical | remodel basement, install lights and outlets | $3,000 | [E1869733](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1869733/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [36a-36c Union Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36a--36c-union-av/) | 0.22 mi N | Alteration or repair | Remodel Basement Storage: Frame and insulate exterior walls. Frame storage partition walls. Lighting and outlets Relocate laundry appliances Drywall, taping and painting. | $79,584 | [ALT1843265](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1843265/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [155 Forest Hills St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/155-forest-hills-st/) | 0.19 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Rebuild of back porches | $36,400 | [SF1857937](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857937/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [3371-3375 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3371--3375-washington-st/) | 0.25 mi N | Sign | Install (1) Channel Letters on Raceway with Dimensional Graphics Flush mount to fascia (retic. brick) using hardware | $9,989 | [ALT1847158](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1847158/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [3377-3379 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3377--3379-washington-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Electrical | Running a new line for stove, running a new wire CNC machine and add 16 outlets | $3,000 | [E1852007](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1852007/) |

## 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 | 460 ft 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 Williams St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [75 Williams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-williams-st/): newest permit Oct 13, 2025
- [71 Williams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-williams-st/): newest permit May 11, 2026
- [60 Williams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60-williams-st/): newest permit Oct 24, 2024
- [91 Williams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/91-williams-st/): newest permit Jun 17, 2025
- [97 Williams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/97-williams-st/): newest permit May 20, 2026
- [102 Williams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/102-williams-st/): newest permit Apr 3, 2026
- [104 Williams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/104-williams-st/): newest permit Dec 18, 2024
- [111 Williams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/111-williams-st/): newest permit Nov 5, 2025
- [37 Williams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-williams-st/): newest permit Feb 18, 2025
- [113-115 Williams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/113--115-williams-st/): newest permit Nov 19, 2024

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-09 03:18 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, 00:17 UTC.

Map, all 8 permits at this address and 41 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/74-williams-st/