# Building permits at 1 Western Av, Boston, MA The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $3.8M alteration or repair at 35 Harvard Wy, permitted May 12. 17 permits on record here. The newest, Aug 10: Removal of temporary ATS. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 24 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 10, 2026 | Electrical | Removal of temporary ATS. Installation of new ATS. | $5,000 | [E1883759](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1883759/) | | Aug 10, 2026 | Electrical | Demo existing ATS. Installation of temporary ATS and temporary wiring. | $5,000 | [E1883757](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1883757/) | | May 7, 2025 | Electrical | Modernization of 3 Hydraulic Elevators, New Disconnects, lights, pits | $65,000 | [E1708841](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1708841/) | | Nov 1, 2024 | Electrical | Annual Electrical Maintenance Permit | $10,000 | [E1660845](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1660845/) | | Aug 10, 2020 | Electrical | Install 12 way 5" electrical duct | $36,000 | [E998209](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E998209/) | | Sep 28, 2018 | Plumbing | to install 2 back flow preventers and 1 floor drain on the 1st floor at 1 Western Ave | $4,000 | [PL881580](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL881580/) | | Jun 11, 2018 | Electrical | Install temporary power for mason equipment. 10-20A twist lock cord | $7,500 | [ETS841030](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS841030/) | | Aug 10, 2016 | Electrical | Harvard University-One Western Ave: Bike Storage Area Installing new outlets and lighting | $200,000 | [E619083](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E619083/) | | Apr 27, 2016 | Electrical | Renovation at Harvard University-Graduate commons & Children Room | $250,000 | [E582952](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E582952/) | | Oct 1, 2015 | Alteration or repair | Renovation to several rooms in lobby area (mail room, package room, elevator lobby). Renovations to west side entrance. | $339,763 | [ALT511678](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT511678/) | | Sep 8, 2015 | Plumbing | Install 2 floor drains & one trap primer | $3,500 | [PL516863](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL516863/) | | Jun 19, 2015 | Alteration or repair | Perform minor concrete repairs to floor slabs, and following repairs install traffic topping on slabs in drive lanes | $170,310 | [SF484182](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF484182/) | | Jun 2, 2014 | Electrical | Replace one for one existing luminaires with LED type. | $10,000 | [E365805](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E365805/) | | Jun 13, 2012 | Alteration or repair | Repair of concrete spalls at entrance to garage | $36,000 | [SF150327](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF150327/) | | Oct 12, 2011 | Electrical | Furnish and Install 6 Side walk pole mounted Luminaires | $15,000 | [E98565](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E98565/) | | Sep 23, 2011 | Electrical | Temporary 100 amp power panel from 125 amp MLO 120/208v 3P 4W panel in subbasement for dorm room mock-up for Harvard University's house renewal renovations of Old Quincy House in Cambridge | $3,000 | [ETS97290](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS97290/) | | Nov 29, 2010 | Plumbing | Remove and replace (2) ground water pumps. Extend new 6" cast iron drain from sump pit and connect to exterior foundation drain piping. | $8,000 | [PL53192](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL53192/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 24 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 16 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 25, 2026 | [20 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-western-av/) | 460 ft SW | Other | Erect 30x40 tent on 9/30/26, removal on 10/5/26. | $2,415 | [SF1902069](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902069/) | | Sep 15, 2026 | [20 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-western-av/) | 460 ft SW | Other | Erect 30x70 tent on 9/16/26, removal on 9/18/26. Please note: 20 Western Ave is closest address in database to new street (1 Milestone St) | $3,795 | [SF1901367](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901367/) | | Sep 15, 2026 | [20 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-western-av/) | 460 ft SW | Other | Erect 30x40 tent on 9/18/26, removal on 9/21/26. | $2,415 | [SF1900653](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900653/) | | Aug 31, 2026 | [640 Soldiers Field Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/640-soldiers-field-rd/) | 640 ft N | Roofing | Removal of an existing rubber roof system down to the concrete substrate. Remove roofing debris off site to an approved landfill. Then we will be installing a single ply roof system with tapered insulation per MA code. | $1,185,000 | [SF1888923](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888923/) | | Jul 29, 2026 | [117 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/117-western-av/) | 840 ft W | Electrical | add low voltage security wiring to (3) doors | $3,500 | [ELV1879249](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1879249/) | | Jul 29, 2026 | [117 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/117-western-av/) | 840 ft W | Electrical | Relocate existing light, relocate outlet, add new light and add exit sign. | $3,000 | [E1879246](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1879246/) | | Jul 27, 2026 | [30-40 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30--40-western-av/) | 710 ft W | Sign | Intstal "COOP" Retail Sign as APPROVED by BPDA. As per plans and document provided. All work in full compliance with MGL 780 CMR,527 CMR, 521 CMR | $15,000 | [ALT1870308](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1870308/) | | Jul 23, 2026 | [117 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/117-western-av/) | 840 ft W | Alteration or repair | Addition and relocation of (4) doors in tunnels below Spangler Center. Includes construction of partitions, installation of card readers and automatic door openers, and minor MEP relocations to accommodate new door locations. | $168,322 | [SF1873792](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873792/) | | Jul 16, 2026 | [30-40 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30--40-western-av/) | 710 ft W | Alteration or repair | New ATLAS Hotel - Change Occupancy to Include "LIVE ENTERTAINMENT". This is a licensed full service hotel with restaurant, retail, Parking Garage. | $100 | [ALT1846962](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1846962/) | | Jul 15, 2026 | [20 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-western-av/) | 460 ft SW | Other | Erect 30x40 tent on 7/15/26, removal on 7/18/26. | $4,105 | [SF1872439](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1872439/) | | Jul 1, 2026 | [117 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/117-western-av/) | 840 ft W | Alteration or repair | Remove damaged section of brick chimney and rebuild it. | $179,747 | [SF1865412](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1865412/) | | Jun 25, 2026 | [60 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60-western-av/) | 740 ft SW | Electrical | 30 telecom drops & 5 security devices on the 1st floor of 60 Western Ave (1 Milestone St) for tenant Little Sprouts RS-267340 | $5,136 | [ELV1864431](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1864431/) | | Jun 17, 2026 | [20 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-western-av/) | 460 ft SW | Other | Erect 30x40 tent on 6/18/26, removal on 6/25/26. | $4,105 | [SF1860374](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860374/) | | Jun 9, 2026 | [35 Harvard Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-harvard-wy/) | 930 ft NW | Electrical | Replace lights in (11) classrooms with new | $250,000 | [E1848806](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1848806/) | | May 12, 2026 | [35 Harvard Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-harvard-wy/) | 930 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Upgrades to existing lighting and controls in Basement and 1st Floor Classrooms. Work includes Lighting, Controls and minor Fire Alarm work. | $3,823,080 | [ALT1843720](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1843720/) | | May 5, 2026 | [60 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60-western-av/) | 740 ft SW | Electrical | One Milestone - Little Sprouts. MISC Low Voltage HVAC Control Wiring KG 264159 | $37,000 | [ELV1845650](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1845650/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 8 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 18, 2026 | [80 N Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/80-n-harvard-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Fire systems | Replace dry sprinkler system throughout loading dock and supporting spaces. Install nitrogen generator and replace currently installed dry valve. | $151,102 | [ALT1865079](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1865079/) | | Jul 20, 2026 | [45 Harvard Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45-harvard-wy/) | 0.21 mi N | Alteration or repair | 45 Harvard Way (Esteves Hall) involves removal of the existing air handling unit (AHU) and associated ductwork, and installation of a new AHU with new supply and return ductwork, piping, controls, and electrical connections. Work also includes construction of a new partition, creation of a new door | $357,109 | [SF1865483](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1865483/) | | Jun 22, 2026 | [40 Harvard Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-harvard-wy/) | 0.19 mi NW | Electrical | Install 12 data jacks | $6,500 | [ELV1862161](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1862161/) | | Jun 22, 2026 | [40 Harvard Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-harvard-wy/) | 0.19 mi NW | Electrical | Upgrade lighting and lighting controls in several locations | $61,000 | [E1862156](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862156/) | | Jun 3, 2026 | [40 Harvard Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-harvard-wy/) | 0.19 mi NW | Plumbing | Replacing existing mop service basin in basement | $3,000 | [PL1856160](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1856160/) | | Jun 2, 2026 | [40 Harvard Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-harvard-wy/) | 0.19 mi NW | Alteration or repair | New Mop Sink, Retrofitted Light Fixtures and Controls, Flooring, and Paint | $235,539 | [SF1855913](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855913/) | | May 22, 2026 | [38 Harvard Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-harvard-wy/) | 0.24 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Gable Restoration & Flashing Work Project | $326,526 | [SF1850364](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850364/) | | May 22, 2026 | [25 Harvard Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-harvard-wy/) | 0.23 mi NW | Other | Erect 41x24, 20x40, 20x30 and 20x20 tents and 25x41x36" platform on 5/20/26, removal on 5/29/26. | $15,580 | [SF1849160](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849160/) | ## 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Closed with no decision posted | | 50 to 54 Western Av | 940 ft SW | Zoning appeal; the city gives no description. | [BOA1856613](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed" | 2026-06-01 | ## More on this street Other addresses on Western Av with permits, nearest house number first: - [12 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-western-av/): newest permit Feb 19, 2025 - [20 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-western-av/): newest permit Sep 25, 2026 - [30-40 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30--40-western-av/): newest permit Jul 27, 2026 - [50 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-western-av/): newest permit Oct 10, 2024 - [50-54 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50--54-western-av/): newest permit Feb 3, 2026 - [60 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60-western-av/): newest permit Jun 25, 2026 - [100 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/100-western-av/): newest permit Jan 20, 2026 - [111 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/111-western-av/): newest permit Jul 23, 2025 - [114 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114-western-av/): newest permit Aug 4, 2026 - [117 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/117-western-av/): newest permit Jul 29, 2026 --- Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-11 20:36 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 11, 17:17 UTC. Map, all 17 permits at this address and 24 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-western-av/