# Building permits at 87-89 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. Five permits on record here. The newest, Sep 24, 2025: New plumbing for a full bathroom. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 30 more permits (27 projects) since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 24, 2025 | Plumbing | New plumbing for a full bathroom, washer machine connection, utility sink and 3 kitchen sinks. | $14,000 | [PL1777506](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1777506/) | | Sep 12, 2025 | Electrical | Wire complete kitchen, bath, and laundry room remodel as well as lighting upgrades in living room, dining room and bedroom. | $10,000 | [E1772473](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1772473/) | | Aug 18, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Remodel of existing 1st floor condominium. Remodel of entry, kitchen, bathroom, and laundry room. | $126,000 | [SF1759519](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1759519/) | | Oct 9, 2013 | Plumbing | Convert (1)One Oil Fired Boiler to Gas @ #89 Rossmore and Install (1) One Gas Fired Hot Water Heater @ Same. These are Condo's and we are only working @ #89 not 87 | $5,900 | [PL293867](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL293867/) | | Jul 7, 2010 | Plumbing | Instal acrylic tub liner, wall. Install new water mixing valve. | $4,330 | [PL30725](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL30725/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 30 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### Next door (under 250 ft), 5 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 17, 2026 | [90-92 Rossmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/90--92-rossmore-rd/) | 120 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/) | | Aug 7, 2026 | [84-86 Brookley Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84--86-brookley-rd/) | 140 ft SW | 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/) | 180 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 31, 2026 | [75 Rossmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-rossmore-rd/) | 140 ft NW | 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 7, 2026 | [84-86 Brookley Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84--86-brookley-rd/) | 140 ft SW | Plumbing | Remodel of 2nd & 3rd floor bathrooms. | $4,000 | [PL1846571](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846571/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 19 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 28, 2026 | [152 Williams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/152-williams-st/) | 360 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/) | 360 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/) | 360 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/) | 360 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/) | 290 ft E | 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/) | 330 ft W | 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/) | 810 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/) | 410 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/) | 270 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/) | 410 ft N | Alteration or repair | plumbing, electrical, siding, kitchen renovation, bathroom renovations, deck repairs | $300,000 | [SF1887546](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1887546/) | | Jul 9, 2026 | [49-51 Rossmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49--51-rossmore-rd/) | 470 ft NW | 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/) | 470 ft NW | 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/) | 810 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/) | 810 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 21, 2026 | [16-20 Plainfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16--20-plainfield-st/) | 310 ft NW | 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/) | 650 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/) | 910 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/) | 880 ft NW | Plumbing | install new fixtures. | $25,000 | [PL1847135](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1847135/) | | May 4, 2026 | [71a Williams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71a-williams-st/) | 910 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), 6 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 5, 2026 | [3510 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3510-washington-st/) | 0.21 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/) | | Aug 17, 2026 | [45 Lourdes Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45-lourdes-av/) | 0.24 mi NE | Plumbing | 40 gal gas water heater | $3,700 | [G1886241](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1886241/) | | 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/) | | May 13, 2026 | [3484 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3484-washington-st/) | 0.24 mi N | 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 6, 2026 | [24-28 Gartland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24--28-gartland-st/) | 0.19 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/) | 0.19 mi N | Plumbing | Boiler replacement, work in 28 Gartland St only. | $7,000 | [G1843470](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1843470/) | ## 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 | 0.24 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: - [90-92 Rossmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/90--92-rossmore-rd/): newest permit Sep 17, 2026 - [94-96 Rossmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/94--96-rossmore-rd/): newest permit Jan 16, 2026 - [75 Rossmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-rossmore-rd/): newest permit Jul 31, 2026 - [103-105 Rossmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/103--105-rossmore-rd/): newest permit Aug 5, 2026 - [70 Rossmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/70-rossmore-rd/): newest permit Aug 1, 2025 - [106-108 Rossmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/106--108-rossmore-rd/): newest permit Apr 30, 2026 - [66-68 Rossmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/66--68-rossmore-rd/): newest permit Oct 4, 2024 - [65 Rossmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/65-rossmore-rd/): newest permit Jul 10, 2025 - [49-51 Rossmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49--51-rossmore-rd/): newest permit Jul 9, 2026 - [41 Rossmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-rossmore-rd/): newest permit Dec 2, 2025 --- Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-12 10:14 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 12, 06:17 UTC. Map, all 5 permits at this address and 30 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/87--89-rossmore-rd/