# Building permits at 79-81 Brookley 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. One permit on record here. The newest, Nov 13, 2025: Air seal and insulate basement sills and exterior walls. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 29 more permits (26 projects) since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Nov 13, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Air seal and insulate basement sills and exterior walls. | $11,000 | [SF1796335](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1796335/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 29 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 9, 2026 | [63-65 Brookley Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/63--65-brookley-rd/) | 200 ft NW | Roofing | Rubber Roof Replacement | $29,899 | [SF1896635](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896635/) | | Aug 7, 2026 | [84-86 Brookley Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84--86-brookley-rd/) | 120 ft NE | Electrical | Install new exterior fixtures at front and back porches | $3,600 | [E1883333](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1883333/) | | May 7, 2026 | [84-86 Brookley Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84--86-brookley-rd/) | 120 ft NE | Plumbing | Remodel of 2nd & 3rd floor bathrooms. | $4,000 | [PL1846571](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846571/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 18 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 28, 2026 | [152 Williams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/152-williams-st/) | 610 ft NE | 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/) | 610 ft NE | 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/) | 610 ft NE | 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/) | 610 ft NE | 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/) | 510 ft NE | 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 17, 2026 | [90-92 Rossmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/90--92-rossmore-rd/) | 370 ft NE | 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 | [74 Williams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/74-williams-st/) | 990 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/) | | Sep 3, 2026 | [117 Williams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/117-williams-st/) | 620 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/) | 520 ft NE | 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/) | 620 ft N | Alteration or repair | plumbing, electrical, siding, kitchen renovation, bathroom renovations, deck repairs | $300,000 | [SF1887546](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1887546/) | | Aug 5, 2026 | [103-105 Rossmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/103--105-rossmore-rd/) | 300 ft E | 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/) | 300 ft N | 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 9, 2026 | [49-51 Rossmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49--51-rossmore-rd/) | 550 ft N | 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/) | 550 ft N | 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/) | 930 ft N | 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/) | 930 ft N | 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 21, 2026 | [16-20 Plainfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16--20-plainfield-st/) | 420 ft N | Electrical | Replace meter due to corrosion. | $10,000 | [E1851949](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851949/) | | May 20, 2026 | [97 Williams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/97-williams-st/) | 810 ft N | Plumbing | Gas stove, 3rd floor | $800 | [G1851412](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1851412/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 8 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 5, 2026 | [3510 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3510-washington-st/) | 0.22 mi 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/) | | Jul 1, 2026 | [3531-3541 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3531--3541-washington-st/) | 0.22 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 | [96 Morton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/96-morton-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Plumbing | Replace existing tub/shower valve. | $1,000 | [PL791473](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL791473/) | | May 20, 2026 | [71a Williams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71a-williams-st/) | 0.20 mi N | 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/) | 0.19 mi N | 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/) | 0.23 mi 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/) | 0.23 mi 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/) | 0.20 mi N | Fire systems | Install new fire alarm system | $10,000 | [EFA1845510](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1845510/) | ## Zoning requests nearby There are no zoning requests on file within ¼ mi. Boston's feed was last read Oct 10. ## More on this street Other addresses on Brookley Rd with permits, nearest house number first: - [84-86 Brookley Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84--86-brookley-rd/): newest permit Aug 7, 2026 - [90 Brookley Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/90-brookley-rd/): newest permit Nov 20, 2025 - [93 Brookley Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/93-brookley-rd/): newest permit Jun 10, 2025 - [63-65 Brookley Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/63--65-brookley-rd/): newest permit Sep 9, 2026 - [41 Brookley Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-brookley-rd/): newest permit Apr 18, 2025 - [20 Brookley Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-brookley-rd/): newest permit Jun 9, 2025 --- Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-10 22:56 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 10, 21:47 UTC. Map, the one permit at this address and 29 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/79--81-brookley-rd/