# Building permits at 1189 Commonwealth Av, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: an $88M new building at 1266-1270 Commonwealth Av, permitted May 26.

One permit on record here. The newest, Jan 21: Fire escape repairs remove existing square head bolts install new grade 5 hardware install j bolts to secure. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 62 more permits (61 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 0.21 mi away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2026 | Alteration or repair | fire escape repairs remove existing square head bolts install new grade 5 hardware install j bolts to secure bar grating to brackets paint black | $8,500 | [SF1812419](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1812419/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

62 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | [10 Chester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-chester-st/) | 85 ft NE | Plumbing | replace cracked 1/2" csst gas line serving gas dryer. National grid shut gas off to the building | $1,500 | [G1897029](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1897029/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [15 Chester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-chester-st/) | 220 ft NE | Alteration or repair | To legalize existing extended living space in basement. -2 bedrooms. No work to be done. Ref. permits;#ALT782071, #SF849803 | Not listed | [ALT1721812](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1721812/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 43 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | [17-37 Fordham Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17--37-fordham-rd/) | 340 ft NE | Electrical | 25 Fordham Rd. - Demo (23) modular rooms, disconnect cut and cap power to existing modular rooms. Install (18) 2x2 LED panel lights, install occupancy sensors, install (2) combo exit/emerg lights. Disconnect (23) horn strobes, one per room. | $40,000 | [E1903786](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903786/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [24 Royce Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-royce-rd/) | 890 ft SW | Alteration or repair | 24 Royce Rd, Unit 3, Allston, MA: > Complete renovation of the unit, including replacement of windows. > Relocate bedroom door. > Relocate the bathroom and kitchen areas, including the addition of a laundry area. | $39,500 | [SF1902176](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902176/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [44-46 Brighton Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44--46-brighton-av/) | 720 ft NE | Plumbing | Adding a half bath and a drinking fountain on first floor. | $9,000 | [PL1901956](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1901956/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [88 Linden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/88-linden-st/) | 350 ft NW | Plumbing | Renovation, basement 2 boiler and 1 power vent water heater. | $8,000 | [PL1901586](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1901586/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [88 Linden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/88-linden-st/) | 350 ft NW | Plumbing | Renovation, basement 2 boiler and water heater. | $600,000 | [G1901593](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1901593/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [1125 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1125-commonwealth-av/) | 860 ft E | Plumbing | RTU replacement. Disconnect and reconnect gas piping | $52,000 | [G1889217](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1889217/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [1172 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1172-commonwealth-av/) | 440 ft SE | Electrical | installation of cat 6 data cabling, | $78,375 | [ELV1877375](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1877375/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [44-46 Brighton Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44--46-brighton-av/) | 720 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Convert existing office into an ADA-compliant single-user restroom. | $45,847 | [SF1870522](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870522/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [160-162 Harvard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/160--162-harvard-av/) | 630 ft W | Alteration or repair | Replace store front door and windows, flooring updates, guardrail installation around basement stair opening, painting and lighting updates and switches. outlets, Custom photo Booths. "Part of occupancy change ALT1861608" | $61,700 | [SF1881266](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1881266/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [91 Linden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/91-linden-st/) | 340 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Install Intellijack support system to stabilize floor joist or beams as shown wit sonotube footingsAll work to be Verified in the field by the Ward Inspector ( Approved Stamped ISD Plans Only ) | $14,500 | [ALT1880333](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1880333/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [1251 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1251-commonwealth-av/) | 950 ft W | Electrical | Install 20, 4 inch recessed lights | $1,100 | [E1882063](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882063/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [29-33 Brainerd Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29--33-brainerd-rd/) | 990 ft SW | Electrical | Redo AC condenser load. | $1,000 | [E1882033](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882033/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [29-33 Brainerd Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29--33-brainerd-rd/) | 990 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Installation and wiring of replacement system into existing ductwork consisting of one condenser and one air handler 33 Brainerd Rd #311 Allston, MA 02134 | $13,986 | [SF1875781](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875781/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [128-136 Harvard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/128--136-harvard-av/) | 800 ft NW | Sign | Existing double side light box refacing only. | $1,634 | [ALT1838299](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1838299/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [32a-32 Chester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32a--32-chester-st/) | 360 ft N | Alteration or repair | Cosmetic update to front porch. Non structural. Replace front guardrails with pressure treated wood. | $7,500 | [SF1877880](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877880/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [29-33 Brainerd Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29--33-brainerd-rd/) | 990 ft SW | Electrical | Installation and wiring of replacement system into existing ductwork consisting of one condenser and one air handler 33 Brainerd Rd #311 Allston, MA 02134 | $4,662 | [E1875813](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1875813/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [108-114 Brighton Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/108--114-brighton-av/) | 700 ft NW | Sign | install a new channel letter sign with panel to the wall. | $3,200 | [ALT1871794](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1871794/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [160-162 Harvard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/160--162-harvard-av/) | 630 ft W | Alteration or repair | existing barber shop change to Photo studio. | $61,700 | [ALT1861608](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1861608/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [122-124 Brighton Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/122--124-brighton-av/) | 780 ft NW | Electrical | adding a 40 amp circuit from a mini split system. adding a disconnect on the roof next to the new condenser. also adding a new 20 amp service plug | $3,000 | [E1870580](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870580/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [32a-32 Chester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32a--32-chester-st/) | 360 ft N | Plumbing | 2 baths in basement with 2 ejector pumps | $20,000 | [PL1869186](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1869186/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [140-144 Harvard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/140--144-harvard-av/) | 730 ft NW | Fire systems | Install additional smoke detectors and horn strobes connected to existing fire alarm panel and circuits | $15,000 | [EFA1867942](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1867942/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [154-158 Harvard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/154--158-harvard-av/) | 670 ft NW | Fire systems | IN CONJUNCTION WITH PROJECT AT 156 HARVARD AVE ( ALT1651054) Modify existing fire alarm(s) to combine 2 systems into 1 within 156 Harvard Ave with remote ann-80 annuciators at entrance to both locations { replaces EFA17220446 to provide accurate new device count} | $100 | [EFA1867524](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1867524/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [128 Brighton Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/128-brighton-av/) | 840 ft NW | Sign | Existing light box refacing only | $2,000 | [ALT1846162](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1846162/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [108-114 Brighton Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/108--114-brighton-av/) | 700 ft NW | Plumbing | Replace the Chinese wok Stove. | $3,000 | [PL1864370](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1864370/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [108-114 Brighton Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/108--114-brighton-av/) | 700 ft NW | Plumbing | Replace the Chinese wok stove. | $4,000 | [G1864365](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1864365/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [160-162 Harvard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/160--162-harvard-av/) | 630 ft W | Electrical | changing out old meter bank that is water damage to a new single 125 amp meter bank with a new 30 space panel. adding 10 new outlet. 16 recess light. exit sign and ebu as needed | $12,000 | [E1862547](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862547/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [140-144 Harvard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/140--144-harvard-av/) | 730 ft NW | Plumbing | Remodeling. Commercial. 1st Floor: 1 kitchen sink, 1 hand sink, 1 3 bay sink, 1 dishwasher, 2 ice makers, 2 toilets, 2 lavatories, and 1 mop sink. | $11,000 | [PL1863908](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1863908/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [116-120 Brighton Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/116--120-brighton-av/) | 720 ft NW | Electrical | running 8 speaker in the front dinning area. adding 30 camera and 15 cat6 internet drop | $8,000 | [ELV1862546](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1862546/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [7-9 Reedsdale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7--9-reedsdale-st/) | 490 ft N | Electrical | Wire 3 bathrooms, kitchen, laundry and smoke alarm detectors. | $12,000 | [E1862093](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862093/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [32a-32 Chester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32a--32-chester-st/) | 360 ft N | Alteration or repair | Finish existing basement as a dwelling unit in an existing detached 3-story 3-family dwelling. Expand front common stair to previously unfinished basement area. The basement to be sprinklered per NFPA 13R. There is no expansion of the building envelope or footprint. | $125,000 | [ALT1652937](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1652937/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [7-9 Reedsdale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7--9-reedsdale-st/) | 490 ft N | Plumbing | First floor remodeling. Add three bathrooms. | $18,000 | [PL1858586](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1858586/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [7-9 Reedsdale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7--9-reedsdale-st/) | 490 ft N | Plumbing | fist floor renovation, gas stove moves a nothing side. | $800 | [G1858585](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1858585/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [108-114 Brighton Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/108--114-brighton-av/) | 700 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Remove part of the counter, install a partition wall, and replace the Chinese Cooking Stove. | $15,000 | [SF1857686](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857686/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [140-144 Harvard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/140--144-harvard-av/) | 730 ft NW | Electrical | Install 25 receptacles,5 refrigerator, 1 dishwasher, 1 mixer,1 coffee machine,47 recessed lights and 1 double oven. | $11,000 | [E1852477](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1852477/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [7-9 Reedsdale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7--9-reedsdale-st/) | 490 ft N | Alteration or repair | ;remodeling the kitchen and add three new bathrooms, change a part of the family room to a new room.NO RECORD OF OCCUPANCYHOMEOWNER:: | $55,000 | [ALT1828197](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1828197/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [140-144 Harvard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/140--144-harvard-av/) | 730 ft NW | Alteration or repair | New siding of the building | $8,200 | [SF1848856](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848856/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [12 Reedsdale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-reedsdale-st/) | 360 ft N | Roofing | Asphalt Shingle Repair. | $8,670 | [SF1837318](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1837318/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [140-144 Harvard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/140--144-harvard-av/) | 730 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Changing of occupancy from a gaming store (Library from previous LF) to a caffee shop (No structure will be change) scoop of work;Wall framing &; demo; electrical lighting, wiring; plumbing (sinks, DW, toilets);l HVAC (Type 2 hood, heating/cooling); painting; doors &; trims; vinyl flooring; bath &;  | $120,500 | [ALT1811429](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1811429/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [128 Brighton Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/128-brighton-av/) | 840 ft NW | Electrical | Wire dish washer, fridge. Install 20 recess lights | $8,000 | [E1846884](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846884/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [5 Fiske Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-fiske-te/) | 980 ft SW | Roofing | Install new roof shingles. | $5,500 | [SF1845050](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845050/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [1213-1223 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1213--1223-commonwealth-av/) | 410 ft W | Sign | Install a new channel letter sign with panel to the wall. | $4,500 | [ALT1843095](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1843095/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [128 Brighton Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/128-brighton-av/) | 840 ft NW | Plumbing | Renovation, 2 hand sink, 1 floor sink, 2 prep sink< and 1 9d and caping water line. | $5,000 | [PL1843572](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1843572/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [128 Brighton Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/128-brighton-av/) | 840 ft NW | Plumbing | Renovation, replace old wok with new. | $800 | [G1843574](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1843574/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 17 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | [157-171 Brighton Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/157--171-brighton-av/) | 0.24 mi NW | Electrical | Mayor's office event requiring generator | $500 | [ETS1906310](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1906310/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [1266-1270 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1266--1270-commonwealth-av/) | 0.21 mi SW | Electrical | New 200 unit apartment building with parking under | $7,000,000 | [E1901669](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1901669/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [164-174 Brighton Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/164--174-brighton-av/) | 0.24 mi NW | Electrical | Replaced a bad panel | $2,000 | [E1901449](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1901449/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [69 Quint Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-quint-av/) | 0.23 mi W | Plumbing | replacement of a range | $200 | [G1899362](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1899362/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [6 Manton Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-manton-te/) | 0.21 mi SW | Fire systems | Fire Alarm System - Remove 1 system smoke and 1 horn strobe in basement dwelling unit. Install 2 low frequency sounders 1 in each bedroom. | $2,000 | [A1888954](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1888954/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [1266-1270 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1266--1270-commonwealth-av/) | 0.21 mi SW | Electrical | Temp electrical service for construction | $2,500 | [ETS1894566](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1894566/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [84 Gardner St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84-gardner-st/) | 0.25 mi NE | Electrical | installing a temporary generator for the day of event to run the stage power | $1,200 | [ETS1889728](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1889728/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [1267-1269 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1267--1269-commonwealth-av/) | 0.20 mi W | Electrical | upgrade electrical panelboard | $1,800 | [E1889651](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1889651/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [1266-1270 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1266--1270-commonwealth-av/) | 0.21 mi SW | Demolition | Demolition of existing 1 story (with Basement) and removal of demo debris. | $119,697 | [SF1847021](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847021/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [14 Park Vale Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-park-vale-av/) | 0.20 mi W | Electrical | replace federal pacific panel with a circuit breaker type | $1,200 | [E1870018](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870018/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [6 Manton Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-manton-te/) | 0.21 mi SW | Fire systems | Fire Alarm System - Remove Fire Alarm Devices : 4 Horn Strobes and 1 Smoke Detector. Run wire in 2 bedroom basement apartment and install 2 Mini horns on the Finish. | $1,400 | [EFA1867487](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1867487/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [6 Manton Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-manton-te/) | 0.21 mi SW | Electrical | basement complete wiring with 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, kitchen and living room | $5,000 | [E1857156](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1857156/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [1284 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1284-commonwealth-av/) | 0.24 mi SW | Roofing | install new rubber roof | $65,000 | [SF1857651](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857651/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [6 Manton Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-manton-te/) | 0.21 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Change occupancy from 3 residential units to 4 residential units; convert existing basement level to a residential unit | $135,500 | [ALT1748096](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1748096/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [1122 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1122-commonwealth-av/) | 0.19 mi E | Alteration or repair | Remove/replace 1 existing exteior door. No structural work being done. | $2,515 | [SF1853009](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853009/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [1266-1270 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1266--1270-commonwealth-av/) | 0.21 mi SW | New building | Construction of a new, up to 6-story building containing approximately 206 multi-family dwelling units, approximately 2,100 square feet of ground floor retail, residential amenities, and approximately;68;72 at-grade structured vehicle parking spaces.;Demolition of existing structure under SF1847021L | $88,434,555 | [ERT1525501](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1525501/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [48-52 Glenville Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48--52-glenville-av/) | 0.24 mi W | Alteration or repair | Restoration of existing metal railings and balcony platforms. Removal of all loose balcony surfaces and applying new. Applying of waterproofing Tremco application on all balcony surfaces. Painting of all metal railings and balcony platforms. | $288,535 | [SF1848330](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848330/) |

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-05 18:57 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

Map, the one permit at this address and 62 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1189-commonwealth-av/