# Building permits at 111 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.

43 permits on record here. The newest, Jul 23, 2025: Masonry Improvements Waterproofing. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 30 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2025 | Roofing | Masonry Improvements Waterproofing | $633,900 | [SF1734951](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1734951/) |
| Oct 31, 2024 | Electrical | Annual Electrical Maintenance Permit | $10,000 | [E1660858](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1660858/) |
| Jun 14, 2024 | Electrical | selective electrical demolition of existing HVAC unit, and wiring of new HVAC unit and blower units, in Harvard's parking garage office | $20,000 | [E1614975](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1614975/) |
| May 24, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Removal of guardrails and a new brick panel with CMU. | $61,015 | [SF1605001](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1605001/) |
| May 24, 2024 | Alteration or repair | West CMU wall repair, grout repairs. Recoat top and back side of panels. Cleaning exterior brick and apply water repellent. Maintenace. | $713,688 | [SF1604993](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1604993/) |
| Aug 3, 2023 | Electrical | Annual Electrical Maintenance Permit | $10,000 | [E1508055](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1508055/) |
| Aug 8, 2022 | Electrical | Annual Electrical Maintenance Permit | $10,000 | [E1367094](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1367094/) |
| Mar 10, 2022 | Electrical | 1. Grounding 2. Install and Wire All Inverter(s) 3. Install Racking and Modules Complete 4. All AC and DC wiring and conduit 5. Complete Installation of AC Combiner Panel | $10,000 | [E1299089](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1299089/) |
| Oct 29, 2021 | Solar | Installation of solar panels and related electrical equipment on rooftop of Harvard housing building. | $114,400 | [SF1249611](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1249611/) |
| Jul 29, 2021 | Electrical | Annual Electrical Maintenance Permit | $10,000 | [E1222890](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1222890/) |
| Nov 18, 2020 | Electrical | Installation of (2) Sets of Medium Voltage cable from Manhole #12 to Owners Switch and XFRMRs, Terminate cables and test | $35,000 | [E1135356](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1135356/) |
| Aug 26, 2020 | Electrical | Hrvd - SFP Garage - Generator-111 Western Ave-Misc.Low Voltage Control Wiring- DQ 208690 | $14,900 | [ELV1111006](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1111006/) |
| Jul 21, 2020 | Electrical | Annual Electrical Maintenance Permit | $10,000 | [E1094444](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1094444/) |
| Jul 6, 2020 | Solar | Installation of 148 solar panels for a rooftop array | $177,156 | [SF1079461](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1079461/) |
| May 16, 2020 | Fire systems | Furnish and install new smoke detector and speaker/strobe in Trash Room, connect to existing system. | $5,000 | [EFA1073880](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1073880/) |
| May 16, 2020 | Electrical | Renovation of outside and 1st floor of Garage building. Furnish and install new panelboard, lighting and power. | $175,000 | [E1073862](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1073862/) |
| Dec 20, 2019 | Grading | Excavate access;test pits to inspect crawl space, reinstate work area on completion of work. | $60,000 | [SF1035640](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1035640/) |
| Dec 19, 2019 | Electrical | Install 2 15kV feeders to an owner supplied 750KVA 13.8 to 120/208 transformer | $25,000 | [E1035426](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1035426/) |
| Oct 22, 2019 | Alteration or repair | Limited renovation of the ground level of an existing parking garage at Harvard University Housing. Work to include; FA and Sprinkler, Electrical, HVAC and plumbing. Plans were last locted in wire rack 5th floor,ls more info 8/29/2109 | $2,000,000 | [ALT985526](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT985526/) |
| Sep 27, 2019 | Plumbing | to install 3 floor drains and 1 area drain on the ground floor at 111 Western Ave | $10,000 | [PL1006008](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1006008/) |
| Aug 8, 2019 | Solar | Installation of (117) 390W solar panels for a total of 45.63kWDC solar system | $141,871 | [SF983129](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF983129/) |
| Jun 26, 2019 | Alteration or repair | Installation of concrete ramps for access into the garage. Site work, landscape and railings for the ramps as needed. | $362,504 | [SF969308](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF969308/) |
| May 13, 2019 | Electrical | Install and wire 3 new 13.8-120/208 owner supplied transformers in bldg 2 transformer vault | $40,050 | [E951396](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E951396/) |
| Aug 16, 2018 | Electrical | Install Temporary 15KV to pad mount transformer | $23,000 | [E868157](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E868157/) |
| Nov 20, 2017 | Electrical | Installation of Medium Voltage feeders for the New Building (Klarman Hall), From Manhole outside building to new Switchgear. | $15,000 | [E779366](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E779366/) |
| Nov 1, 2017 | Electrical | Harvard University -Installation of temp feeder for construction power for Klarman Hall. This is in addition to previously submitted permit. Terminate secondary cables installed by others. | $5,000 | [E773449](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E773449/) |
| Oct 25, 2017 | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation to build out a temporary office of the lower level. Work to include; drywall, plywood and finishes. | $15,000 | [SF771159](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF771159/) |
| Oct 13, 2017 | Electrical | Replace 4 electric car charging stations. 40amp 240volt | $8,000 | [E764527](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E764527/) |
| Jul 19, 2016 | Electrical | Harvard University -demo of existing underground cable that is the way of a new building foundation. Remove cables and install new cables in new conduit system | $15,000 | [E613771](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E613771/) |
| Jul 18, 2016 | Electrical | Low voltage wiring Harvard University 111 Western Ave Allston MA 207 Voice/data/video outlets | $63,000 | [ELV612208](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV612208/) |
| Jun 12, 2015 | Electrical | install temporary gfi receptacles and temporary lighting on staging that is erected around the building | $10,000 | [E473673](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E473673/) |
| Feb 24, 2015 | Plumbing | Booster replacement | $4,000 | [PL447850](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL447850/) |
| May 12, 2014 | Electrical | install temporary gfi receptacles and temporary lighting on staging that is erected around the building | $10,000 | [E361705](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E361705/) |
| Oct 30, 2013 | Electrical | Wire for and install two 40amp electric car chargers. | $3,000 | [E297790](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E297790/) |
| Jun 6, 2013 | Alteration or repair | install penetrating sealer to concrete surface | $102,000 | [SF249079](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF249079/) |
| Jun 6, 2013 | Alteration or repair | Prepare surface and waterproof stair towers. Repair concrete spalled potholes reset speed bumps and install silane sealer. Work is at 107 level of garage. | $195,599 | [SF249071](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF249071/) |
| May 10, 2013 | Electrical | Furnish and Install Temporary Power and Lighting to accomodate staging and receptacles on staging | $7,500 | [E243156](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E243156/) |
| Oct 31, 2012 | Electrical | Wire for and install 2 electrical vehicle charging stations inside parking garage. | $4,000 | [E194043](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E194043/) |
| May 4, 2012 | Electrical | furnish and install temporary power and lighting to accomadate staging and receptacles on staging | $6,000 | [E138719](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E138719/) |
| Nov 7, 2011 | Alteration or repair | Remove & replace exterior brick facade panel | $35,687 | [SF104497](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF104497/) |
| Oct 17, 2011 | Plumbing | Install 12 washing machine connections. | $13,000 | [PL100119](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL100119/) |
| Oct 6, 2011 | Electrical | Install 12 outlets for washers, wire split air condition unit and rlocate 8 30-amp dryer outlets in laundry room. | $3,500 | [E99423](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E99423/) |
| Sep 22, 2011 | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation including selective demo, millwork PLAM enclosures, supply and install 1 new door/frame and associated hardware, new GWB partitions, flooring, painting of all walls and door units, concrete housekeeping pad for condensing unit, relocate/add sprinkler heads, furnish and install ne | $67,370 | [ALT95341](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT95341/) |

## 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), 2 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2026 | [1 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-western-av/) | 200 ft SE | Electrical | Removal of temporary ATS. Installation of new ATS. | $5,000 | [E1883759](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1883759/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [1 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-western-av/) | 200 ft SE | Electrical | Demo existing ATS. Installation of temporary ATS and temporary wiring. | $5,000 | [E1883757](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1883757/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 22 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | [60 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60-western-av/) | 790 ft S | Electrical | Electrical Work associated with installation of new meter socket | $1,500 | [E1909288](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1909288/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [20 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-western-av/) | 430 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/) | 430 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/) | 430 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/) | 510 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/) | 640 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/) | 640 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/) | 620 ft SW | 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/) | 640 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 20, 2026 | [45 Harvard Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45-harvard-wy/) | 970 ft 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/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [30-40 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30--40-western-av/) | 620 ft SW | 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/) | 430 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/) | 640 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/) | 790 ft S | 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 22, 2026 | [40 Harvard Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-harvard-wy/) | 840 ft N | 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/) | 840 ft N | Electrical | Upgrade lighting and lighting controls in several locations | $61,000 | [E1862156](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862156/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [20 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-western-av/) | 430 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/) | 740 ft NW | Electrical | Replace lights in (11) classrooms with new | $250,000 | [E1848806](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1848806/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [40 Harvard Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-harvard-wy/) | 840 ft N | 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/) | 840 ft N | Alteration or repair | New Mop Sink, Retrofitted Light Fixtures and Controls, Flooring, and Paint | $235,539 | [SF1855913](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855913/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [35 Harvard Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-harvard-wy/) | 740 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/) | 790 ft S | 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), 6 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2026 | [80 N Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/80-n-harvard-st/) | 0.21 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/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [114 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114-western-av/) | 0.25 mi W | Plumbing | Re-plumbing a kitchen sink waste to use the fixture as a "Food Prep Sink" | $350 | [PL1875774](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1875774/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [38 Harvard Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-harvard-wy/) | 0.21 mi N | 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/) | 0.19 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/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [114 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114-western-av/) | 0.25 mi W | Electrical | Low voltage building automation and controls for RTU replacement | $1,500 | [ELV1849386](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1849386/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [114 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114-western-av/) | 0.25 mi W | Electrical | Harvard 114 Western Ave RTU Replacement. Disconnect/Reconnect Power for (1) RTU AG 264185 | $6,514 | [E1850049](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1850049/) |

## 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 | 890 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:

- [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
- [100 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/100-western-av/): newest permit Jan 20, 2026
- [125 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/125-western-av/): newest permit Feb 26, 2026
- [150 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/150-western-av/): newest permit Sep 15, 2026
- [60 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60-western-av/): newest permit Oct 13, 2026
- [168 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/168-western-av/): newest permit Mar 13, 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
- [30-40 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30--40-western-av/): newest permit Jul 27, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-14 19:37 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 14, 16:47 UTC.

Map, all 43 permits at this address and 30 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/111-western-av/