# Building permits at 97 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.

14 permits on record here. The newest, May 20: Gas stove, 3rd floor. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 37 more permits (34 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 720 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2026 | Plumbing | Gas stove, 3rd floor | $800 | [G1851412](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1851412/) |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Electrical | Rewire 2nd floor and bring up subpanel Put common area lights on common panel | $14,000 | [E1820467](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1820467/) |
| Feb 11, 2026 | Electrical | Wo took over a permit that was existing. The rough inspection was in october. We did the finish work for living room upgrade, kitchen upgrade, and bath upgrade | $4,000 | [E1819420](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1819420/) |
| Oct 7, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Kitchen renovation, Bathroom renovation, floors sanded interior painting | $51,000 | [SF1771557](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1771557/) |
| Oct 6, 2025 | Plumbing | Replumb bathroom into existing system Replumb kitchen into existing system | $5,000 | [PL1784872](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1784872/) |
| Oct 1, 2025 | Electrical | Wire Kitchen and Bathroom 3rd floor | $5,000 | [E1783418](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1783418/) |
| Jun 23, 2025 | Plumbing | Replumb bathroom into existing system Replumb kitchen into existing system | $5,000 | [PL1731821](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1731821/) |
| May 6, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Bathroom renovation same layout Interior painting Laundry renovation Hardwood floor sand and buff | $57,150 | [SF1716212](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1716212/) |
| May 5, 2025 | Roofing | EPDM Rubber Roof Replacement \| Main Roof Chimney Repointing | $17,258 | [SF1709887](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1709887/) |
| Apr 5, 2023 | Electrical | Tv/internet cable brought into apartments | $2,000 | [ELV1456502](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1456502/) |
| Sep 15, 2015 | Plumbing | f+i new water heater 2nd floor | $1,440 | [PL512883](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL512883/) |
| Sep 15, 2015 | Plumbing | f+i new water heater 2nd floor | $1,400 | [G512863](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G512863/) |
| Apr 9, 2015 | Plumbing | F+i new water heater | $1,175 | [PL453208](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL453208/) |
| Apr 9, 2015 | Plumbing | F+i new water heater unit #1 | $1,175 | [G453207](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G453207/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

37 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 9, 2026 | [74 Williams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/74-williams-st/) | 170 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/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [16a Meehan St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16a-meehan-st/) | 230 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/) | 230 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 11, 2026 | [71 Williams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-williams-st/) | 240 ft NW | Plumbing | install new fixtures. | $25,000 | [PL1847135](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1847135/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 28 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [3510 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3510-washington-st/) | 510 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/) | 670 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/) | 670 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/) | 670 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/) | 670 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/) | 760 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/) | 970 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/) | 620 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 9, 2026 | [63-65 Brookley Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/63--65-brookley-rd/) | 700 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/) | 270 ft SE | 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/) | 480 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/) | 920 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/) | 270 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/) | 740 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/) | 810 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/) | 530 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/) | 720 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 9, 2026 | [49-51 Rossmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49--51-rossmore-rd/) | 310 ft SW | 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/) | 310 ft SW | 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/) | 720 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/) | 770 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/) | 400 ft S | Electrical | Replace meter due to corrosion. | $10,000 | [E1851949](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851949/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [71a Williams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71a-williams-st/) | 280 ft NW | Electrical | New house, 3 story, unit in basement | $65,000 | [E1846881](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846881/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [3484 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3484-washington-st/) | 600 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/) | 740 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/) | 410 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/) | 410 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/) | 280 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), 5 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2026 | [159 Forest Hills St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/159-forest-hills-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Electrical | 50A EV charging station install for apartment 1 | $1,500 | [E1886273](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1886273/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [36a-36c Union Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36a--36c-union-av/) | 0.25 mi N | Electrical | remodel basement, install lights and outlets | $3,000 | [E1869733](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1869733/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [159 Forest Hills St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/159-forest-hills-st/) | 0.21 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 7, 2026 | [36a-36c Union Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36a--36c-union-av/) | 0.25 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/) | 0.21 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Rebuild of back porches | $36,400 | [SF1857937](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857937/) |

## More on this street

Other addresses on Williams St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [102 Williams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/102-williams-st/): newest permit Apr 3, 2026
- [91 Williams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/91-williams-st/): newest permit Jun 17, 2025
- [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
- [113-115 Williams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/113--115-williams-st/): newest permit Nov 19, 2024
- [116 Williams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/116-williams-st/): newest permit Mar 26, 2026
- [117 Williams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/117-williams-st/): newest permit Sep 3, 2026
- [75 Williams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-williams-st/): newest permit Oct 13, 2025
- [120 Williams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-williams-st/): newest permit Aug 27, 2025
- [74 Williams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/74-williams-st/): newest permit Sep 9, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-08 01:26 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

Map, all 14 permits at this address and 37 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/97-williams-st/