# Building permits at 12 Commonwealth Ct, Boston, MA

8 Woodstock Av: demolition permitted May 5, a new building May 12.

16 permits on record here. The newest, Aug 28: Tear off the old and failing roof systems. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 48 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 450 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2026 | Roofing | Tear off the old and failing roof systems. Furnish a new insulation board mechanically fastened and a new rubber roof fully adhered.APPROX 80 SQ | $151,060 | [SF1888395](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888395/) |
| Jun 28, 2016 | Fire systems | Replace fire alarm control panel and devices. | $3,000 | [EFA607273](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA607273/) |
| May 18, 2016 | Demolition | Renovate Bathroom, Demolition of walls and tile surround, finish Drywall and Retile shower surround.; Units 8 | $8,107 | [SF592375](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF592375/) |
| May 16, 2016 | Electrical | Install 20 amp 110 volt outlet in bathroom. Install two 20 amp 110 volt outlet in kitchen. install new panel to accommodate arc fault breakers. | $5,000 | [E591307](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E591307/) |
| May 12, 2016 | Plumbing | Bathroom & Kitchen renovations. | $2,500 | [PL589438](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL589438/) |
| May 12, 2016 | Plumbing | Bathroom and kitchen renovations. | $500 | [G589437](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G589437/) |
| Sep 24, 2015 | Electrical | Replacement of electrical panel, unit #6. | $700 | [E523092](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E523092/) |
| Aug 20, 2015 | Electrical | replace a sub panel | $600 | [E509544](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E509544/) |
| Dec 6, 2014 | Electrical | Replace existing Federal Pacific electrical panel with new 12 circuit Murray electrical panel. | $1,500 | [E418987](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E418987/) |
| Nov 13, 2014 | Electrical | Apartment#2 ONLY- To Replace existing 60A "Federal Pacific" electrical panel in kitchen to a new 60A code compliant type. Location, amperage and circuitry to remain the same and within 6' of existing location, no added load. | $600 | [E421771](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E421771/) |
| Nov 12, 2014 | Electrical | replace electrical panel | $900 | [E425194](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E425194/) |
| Oct 24, 2014 | Electrical | Change electrical panel | $600 | [E420035](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E420035/) |
| Sep 25, 2014 | Plumbing | dishwasher installation | $500 | [PL408700](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL408700/) |
| Sep 19, 2014 | Plumbing | Replace existing tub/shower valve. | $1,000 | [PL406071](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL406071/) |
| Jul 1, 2014 | Electrical | replace existing fpe house and laundry panels | $2,000 | [E379685](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E379685/) |
| Jun 25, 2010 | Demolition | Demolition of the existing retaining wall. Excavation and new construction of a reinforced concrete retaining wall in the same place, same height. | $125,000 | [ALT27039](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT27039/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

48 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months).

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 25 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [145-149 Kelton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/145--149-kelton-st/) | 620 ft N | Electrical | Disconnect 20 heat pump units, & wire 20 new heat pump units Install 20 plugs | $54,000 | [E1907276](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1907276/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [2-4 Boulevard Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2--4-boulevard-te/) | 290 ft NE | Electrical | Wiring for ADU in basement Complpete including Fire Alarm | $4,000 | [E1905458](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905458/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [1505 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1505-commonwealth-av/) | 620 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Repair the two Driveway Aprons. Repair the sidewalk Section. | $10,550 | [SF1785427](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1785427/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [145-149 Kelton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/145--149-kelton-st/) | 620 ft N | Roofing | Remove the ballast stone from the roof with a chute. Remove EPDM (rubber) roofing down to the roof deck and install new air and vapor barrier, new insulation and new EPDM. | $423,000 | [SF1895791](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895791/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [208 Kelton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/208-kelton-st/) | 760 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Install 5 replacement windows - no structural work | $4,639 | [SF1881807](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1881807/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [10 Scottfield Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-scottfield-rd/) | 830 ft NE | Electrical | Replace old FPE circuit breaker panel with new 20 circuit panel | $1,700 | [E1883028](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1883028/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [232 Kelton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/232-kelton-st/) | 890 ft E | Alteration or repair | Install 1 replacement window - no structural work | $1,784 | [SF1875650](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875650/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [9-11 Woodstock Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9--11-woodstock-av/) | 570 ft SE | Solar | Install of 19 460w solar panels on rooftop of home 7.284kw dc | $26,359 | [SF1861308](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861308/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [145-149 Kelton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/145--149-kelton-st/) | 620 ft N | Alteration or repair | EMERGENCY WORK - Garage Structural Repairs - install shoring, replacing 3 beams, replacing flange on multiple beams, repairing corroded beams, install additional beams, and replace fireproofing where needed. | $464,000 | [ALT1826864](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1826864/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [145-149 Kelton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/145--149-kelton-st/) | 620 ft N | Plumbing | Disconnect gas to (1) 80,000 BTU RTU so unit can be disconnected for roof replacement. Reconnect gas line to existing RTU after roof replacement. For unit #721. | $1,000 | [G1867059](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1867059/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [8 Woodstock Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-woodstock-av/) | 450 ft SE | Plumbing | Rough and finish plumbing for three units with three bathrooms, one kitchen, one laundry, and one water heater each | $50,000 | [PL1865766](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1865766/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [145-149 Kelton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/145--149-kelton-st/) | 620 ft N | Alteration or repair | EIFS system has started to fall off the side of the building. BRS will be infilling the areas that is now missing EIFS, install new WRB and PVC sheet panel system as well as install new flashings and sealants. | $43,660 | [SF1826756](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1826756/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [2-4 Boulevard Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2--4-boulevard-te/) | 290 ft NE | Plumbing | Bathroom and kitchen in basement | $7,500 | [PL1864955](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1864955/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [170 Kelton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/170-kelton-st/) | 710 ft NE | Plumbing | Install gas stove unit #5 | $1,000 | [G1862323](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1862323/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [1501 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1501-commonwealth-av/) | 620 ft NW | Alteration or repair | We were pulling out the existing slider. Custom fabricating the proper drip pan for underneath the slider then reinstalling the same slider with the same trim. nothing is to be replaced. strictly adding brake metal and caulking only | $4,500 | [SF1859800](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859800/) |
| Jun 19, 2026 | [9-11 Woodstock Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9--11-woodstock-av/) | 570 ft SE | Solar | install 19 460W solar panels on rooftop 7.284kw DC | $10,000 | [E1861317](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861317/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [220 Kelton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/220-kelton-st/) | 790 ft NE | Electrical | electrical repair | $5,000 | [E1861510](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861510/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [9-11 Woodstock Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9--11-woodstock-av/) | 570 ft SE | Electrical | Service upgrade to 400A, 2 tenant (200A) and 1 new public (100A) | $16,000 | [E1855912](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855912/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [1 Woodstock Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-woodstock-av/) | 590 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Confirm existing single family occupancy of 1 Woodstock Avenue, Brighton, MA 02135 | Not listed | [ALT1850562](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1850562/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [1 Woodstock Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-woodstock-av/) | 590 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Demo existing front deck and install new front deck per drawing specs | $35,100 | [SF1850500](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850500/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [145-149 Kelton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/145--149-kelton-st/) | 620 ft N | Plumbing | Replace 1" and 2" gas lines from meter to building. Building 147 | $10,000 | [G1848958](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1848958/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [8 Woodstock Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-woodstock-av/) | 450 ft SE | New building | Erect a new 3 family house. Demo of existing house under separate SF | $985,000 | [ERT1824210](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1824210/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [10 Melvin Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-melvin-av/) | 740 ft SW | Electrical | bathroom remodeling | $1,500 | [E1846329](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846329/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [8 Woodstock Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-woodstock-av/) | 450 ft SE | Demolition | Demolition of single family home.Dig Safe#20261809249 | $25,000 | [SF1834157](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1834157/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [10 Melvin Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-melvin-av/) | 740 ft SW | Plumbing | Remodeling. 1st Floor: 1 toilet, 1 lavatory, and 1 shower stall. | $3,000 | [PL1845317](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1845317/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 23 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | [1375 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1375-commonwealth-av/) | 0.22 mi NE | Electrical | 1375 - 1377: Wire for rear balcony lighting, total 12 locations, controlled by photo eyes | $5,000 | [E1905141](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905141/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [170 Corey Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/170-corey-rd/) | 0.20 mi S | Plumbing | Brighton house kitchen renov. - Provide installation of gas piping and connections to (3) pieces of equipment - steamer, range and covection oven (cut sheets attached) - cut into existing 6" gas main - all electrical and exhaust will be done by others. | $25,000 | [G1899712](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1899712/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [77 Warren St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/77-warren-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Electrical | Install new Tel Data cable locations for office area renovation | $5,000 | [E1901930](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1901930/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [77 Warren St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/77-warren-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Electrical | Office Renovation including new Outlets, Floor Boxes, Kitchenette, Tel Data devices | $10,000 | [E1901929](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1901929/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [133 Westbourne Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/133-westbourne-te/) | 0.21 mi S | Plumbing | combination boiler replacement | $7,500 | [PL1899901](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1899901/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [133 Westbourne Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/133-westbourne-te/) | 0.21 mi S | Plumbing | 240k btu boiler replacement | $7,500 | [G1899904](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1899904/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [77 Warren St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/77-warren-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Renovating a 5,000 sq. ft. office, which includes adding a kitchenette and three conference rooms, as well as refurbishing the remaining offices with new paint. | $80,000 | [SF1894833](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894833/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [170 Corey Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/170-corey-rd/) | 0.20 mi S | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation of the existing medical area, food service and emergency food storage, and conference room, reconfiguration of the OT/PT gym and ADL suite, Renovation of the entrance lobby and reception area, and conversion of existing restroom and offices throughout the basement and 1st flr | $350,000 | [ALT1870273](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1870273/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [77 Warren St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/77-warren-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Renovating an existing 5,000 sq ft office space. This will include building (3) conference rooms, refreshing multiple existing offices, and adding multi-purpose spaces. | $80,000 | [SF1890731](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890731/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [170 Corey Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/170-corey-rd/) | 0.20 mi S | Fire systems | Remove and relocate fire alarm equipment as shown on E1.0, E1.2, and E2.2 dated 1-14-26. - Furnish and install two (2) monitor modules in the basement kitchen - Furnish and install one (1) control module in the basement kitchen - Furnish and install one (1) CO detector in the basement kitchen | $4,720 | [EFA1884482](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1884482/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [1391 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1391-commonwealth-av/) | 0.21 mi NE | Plumbing | replace existing tub/shower valve and drain with new shower valve and drain | $1,895 | [PL1884070](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1884070/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [77 Warren St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/77-warren-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Fire systems | Per FD request - Permit is to swap out recalled sprinkler heads throughout entire building. Swap will consist of replacing 1800 recalled sprinkler heads throughout the building | $54,910 | [ALT1863451](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1863451/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [1564 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1564-commonwealth-av/) | 0.20 mi SW | Electrical | install 60 amp sub panel in unit add 12 receptacle outlets. Work being done in Unit 16 | $7,600 | [E1865041](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1865041/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [1435 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1435-commonwealth-av/) | 0.20 mi N | Plumbing | Replacing gas dryers in common area laundry room. | $400 | [G1861124](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1861124/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [1399 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1399-commonwealth-av/) | 0.21 mi N | Plumbing | Replacing gas dryers in common area laundry room. | $400 | [G1861123](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1861123/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [170 Corey Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/170-corey-rd/) | 0.20 mi S | Electrical | Installation of wiring for a new kitchen hood system. Installation of new sub panel for kitchen equipment. Install wiring for new kitchen equipment. | $20,000 | [E1861180](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861180/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [170 Corey Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/170-corey-rd/) | 0.20 mi S | Alteration or repair | Renovate and upgrade the facility's existing warming kitchen into a fully Equipped production kitchen capable of preparing and Serving meals for all residents. The work will focus on Modernizing the current space with new commercial Grade appliances, ventilation systems, food preparation areas.eplan | $75,000 | [ALT1819726](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1819726/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [1423 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1423-commonwealth-av/) | 0.21 mi N | Plumbing | UNIT 101 - Convert basement bathtub to shower and replace toilet and valve. | $6,000 | [PL1856381](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1856381/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [1423 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1423-commonwealth-av/) | 0.21 mi N | Alteration or repair | UNIT 101 - Demo drywall in basement unit's bathtub and replace with new shower. Replace existing toilet with new toilet. Inspection for fire stopping and/or insulation. | $15,000 | [SF1856371](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856371/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [1395 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1395-commonwealth-av/) | 0.21 mi NE | Plumbing | replace existing tub/shower valve and drain with new shower valve and drain | $1,895 | [PL1852036](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1852036/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [171 Corey Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/171-corey-rd/) | 0.22 mi S | Demolition | Demolition RAZE of existing garage/studio space to prepare for the erection of a 5-story mixed-use building under Permit # ERT1152179. | $15,000 | [SF1812723](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1812723/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [77 Warren St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/77-warren-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Plumbing | Disconnect kitchen sink to allow for repairs to flooring and walls Reconnect upon completion of repairs | $1,375 | [PL1846221](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846221/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [1576 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1576-commonwealth-av/) | 0.23 mi SW | Electrical | Install two dedicated circuits in unit. One in bathroom. One in kitchen. | $2,000 | [E1845307](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845307/) |

## More on this street

Other addresses on Commonwealth Ct with permits, nearest house number first:

- [15 Commonwealth Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-commonwealth-ct/): newest permit Apr 22, 2025
- [8 Commonwealth Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-commonwealth-ct/): newest permit Apr 3, 2025
- [4-6 Commonwealth Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4--6-commonwealth-ct/): newest permit Dec 5, 2024

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-07 03:47 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

Map, all 16 permits at this address and 48 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-commonwealth-ct/