# Building permits at 1251 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.

Six permits on record here. The newest, Aug 5: Install 20, 4 inch recessed lights. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 87 more permits (84 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 370 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2026 | Electrical | Install 20, 4 inch recessed lights | $1,100 | [E1882063](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882063/) |
| Sep 16, 2025 | Plumbing | Work is being done at 1259 commonwealth ave apt 7 and 8 but this is the primary address. Emergency kitchen remodel due to a major leak on the drainage pipe serving both apartment kitchens, These are back to back. Also replacing water piping to as far as we can get to. | $5,000 | [PL1773371](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1773371/) |
| Dec 23, 2024 | Plumbing | Repleace fixtures | $4,000 | [PL1679766](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1679766/) |
| Dec 23, 2024 | Plumbing | Replace stove | $1,000 | [G1679765](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1679765/) |
| Dec 18, 2024 | Electrical | wiring bathroom and replacing outlets in kitchen @ 1263 commonwealth ave unit 5 | $3,000 | [E1679253](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1679253/) |
| Dec 17, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Ketchen and Bathroom Renovation Work to be performed at 1263 commonwealth av #5 | $11,000 | [SF1677165](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1677165/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 1 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2026 | [1267-1269 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1267--1269-commonwealth-av/) | 110 ft SW | Electrical | upgrade electrical panelboard | $1,800 | [E1889651](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1889651/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 42 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [24 Royce Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-royce-rd/) | 610 ft SE | Plumbing | Apt 3, 1st floor: Plumbing for a bathroom and kitchen renovation, new layout. Add a new washer hook-up. | $8,850 | [PL1904947](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1904947/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [24 Royce Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-royce-rd/) | 610 ft SE | Plumbing | Apt 3, 1st floor: Relocate the stove gas line as needed for the new kitchen layout and install the new stove. | $1,000 | [G1904948](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1904948/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [24 Royce Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-royce-rd/) | 610 ft SE | 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 | [1266-1270 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1266--1270-commonwealth-av/) | 370 ft S | Electrical | New 200 unit apartment building with parking under | $7,000,000 | [E1901669](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1901669/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [88 Linden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/88-linden-st/) | 910 ft NE | 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/) | 910 ft NE | Plumbing | Renovation, basement 2 boiler and water heater. | $600,000 | [G1901593](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1901593/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [69 Quint Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-quint-av/) | 360 ft NW | 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/) | 770 ft SE | 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/) | 370 ft S | Electrical | Temp electrical service for construction | $2,500 | [ETS1894566](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1894566/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [160-162 Harvard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/160--162-harvard-av/) | 610 ft NE | 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/) | 760 ft NE | 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 4, 2026 | [29-33 Brainerd Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29--33-brainerd-rd/) | 580 ft SE | 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/) | 580 ft SE | 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 31, 2026 | [1266-1270 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1266--1270-commonwealth-av/) | 370 ft S | Demolition | Demolition of existing 1 story (with Basement) and removal of demo debris. | $119,697 | [SF1847021](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847021/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [128-136 Harvard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/128--136-harvard-av/) | 800 ft N | Sign | Existing double side light box refacing only. | $1,634 | [ALT1838299](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1838299/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [29-33 Brainerd Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29--33-brainerd-rd/) | 580 ft SE | 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 20, 2026 | [160-162 Harvard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/160--162-harvard-av/) | 610 ft NE | Alteration or repair | existing barber shop change to Photo studio. | $61,700 | [ALT1861608](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1861608/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [1315 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1315-commonwealth-av/) | 860 ft SW | Plumbing | swapping out existing DHW boiler that is leaking | $8,000 | [PL1868102](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1868102/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [14 Park Vale Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-park-vale-av/) | 370 ft NW | Electrical | replace federal pacific panel with a circuit breaker type | $1,200 | [E1870018](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870018/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [140-144 Harvard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/140--144-harvard-av/) | 730 ft N | 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/) | 650 ft NE | 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 30, 2026 | [6 Manton Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-manton-te/) | 770 ft SE | 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 26, 2026 | [128 Brighton Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/128-brighton-av/) | 990 ft N | Sign | Existing light box refacing only | $2,000 | [ALT1846162](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1846162/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [160-162 Harvard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/160--162-harvard-av/) | 610 ft NE | 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 N | 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 15, 2026 | [65 Brainerd Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/65-brainerd-rd/) | 840 ft S | Alteration or repair | Change occupancy of Unit 206 from Manager's Office to Studio Unit (Allowed use on 2nd story). BOA Decision BZC No 27571 Permit #06-3535 (01/09/2007) approved 103 units in NS-1 zone. Current use is 100 units + Manager's Office + 101 spaces. New use to be 101 units + 101 spaces. No construction needed | $100 | [ALT1724684](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1724684/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [6 Manton Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-manton-te/) | 770 ft SE | 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/) | 440 ft S | Other | install new rubber roof | $65,000 | [SF1857651](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857651/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [140-144 Harvard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/140--144-harvard-av/) | 730 ft N | 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 29, 2026 | [6 Manton Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-manton-te/) | 770 ft SE | 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 26, 2026 | [1266-1270 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1266--1270-commonwealth-av/) | 370 ft S | 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 20, 2026 | [140-144 Harvard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/140--144-harvard-av/) | 730 ft N | Alteration or repair | New siding of the building | $8,200 | [SF1848856](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848856/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [48-52 Glenville Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48--52-glenville-av/) | 340 ft 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/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [4-6 Greylock Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4--6-greylock-rd/) | 860 ft W | Alteration or repair | Installation of five (5) battery units, each with a capacity of 5 kWh, for a total ESS capacity of 25 kWh. The system will utilize Enphase IQ 5P batteries, to be mounted on the exterior western wall of the building. The solar photovoltaic system was previously installed under permit SF1819352. | $15,000 | [ALT1819344](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1819344/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [140-144 Harvard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/140--144-harvard-av/) | 730 ft N | 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/) | 990 ft N | 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/) | 770 ft SE | Roofing | Install new roof shingles. | $5,500 | [SF1845050](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845050/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [20 Radcliffe Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-radcliffe-rd/) | 740 ft NW | Plumbing | Kitchen sink replacement | $1,000 | [PL1846265](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846265/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [1213-1223 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1213--1223-commonwealth-av/) | 560 ft NE | 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/) | 990 ft N | 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/) | 990 ft N | Plumbing | Renovation, replace old wok with new. | $800 | [G1843574](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1843574/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [59 Brainerd Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-brainerd-rd/) | 740 ft S | Electrical | Kitchen remodeling unit #205 | $5,000 | [E1827594](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1827594/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 44 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | [125 Glenville Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/125-glenville-av/) | 0.21 mi W | Plumbing | re-pipe the exhaust and air intake for a gas furnace. replace gas flexible tubing to a black pipe. 80,000 Btu's | $2,500 | [G1903118](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1903118/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [157-171 Brighton Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/157--171-brighton-av/) | 0.22 mi N | Electrical | Mayor's office event requiring generator | $500 | [ETS1906310](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1906310/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [1375 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1375-commonwealth-av/) | 0.24 mi SW | 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 24, 2026 | [17-37 Fordham Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17--37-fordham-rd/) | 0.24 mi E | 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 | [85 Brainerd Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-brainerd-rd/) | 0.22 mi SW | Plumbing | replace existing tub/shower valve and drain with new shower valve and drain | $1,895 | [PL1902470](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1902470/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [178 Brighton Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/178-brighton-av/) | 0.20 mi N | Plumbing | bathroom reno, replace a shower valve a toilet a dishwasher and a kitchen sink | $3,000 | [PL1901975](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1901975/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [71 Allston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-allston-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Alteration or repair | Removing kitchen cabinets | $2,200 | [SF1901598](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901598/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [85 Brainerd Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-brainerd-rd/) | 0.22 mi SW | Plumbing | Remodeling. 4th Floor: 1 kitchen sink, 1 garbage disposal, 1 dishwasher, 1 ice maker, 2 toilets, 2 lavatories, and 2 bathtubs. | $10,000 | [PL1901584](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1901584/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [164-174 Brighton Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/164--174-brighton-av/) | 0.20 mi N | Electrical | Replaced a bad panel | $2,000 | [E1901449](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1901449/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [12 Adella Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-adella-pl/) | 0.24 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Install 18 jarvey replacement windows. Energy staar, inserts only with no structural work | $15,850 | [SF1899439](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899439/) |
| Sep 6, 2026 | [178 Brighton Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/178-brighton-av/) | 0.20 mi N | Electrical | Kitchen renovation and bathroom renovation. | $9,200 | [E1894968](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1894968/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [10 Chester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-chester-st/) | 0.19 mi E | 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/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [178 Brighton Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/178-brighton-av/) | 0.20 mi N | Alteration or repair | Moving Non structural wall 18". ADD LVLs to support roof structure above and add headers, Extending lower dropped ceiling to expand kitchen remodel. All sink oven and dishwasher remain in same locations | $39,644 | [ALT1840668](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1840668/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [1172 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1172-commonwealth-av/) | 0.22 mi E | Electrical | installation of cat 6 data cabling, | $78,375 | [ELV1877375](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1877375/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [117-119 Glenville Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/117--119-glenville-av/) | 0.20 mi W | Alteration or repair | Replace Vinyl Flooring. Repair damaged/broken drywall and Paintings. Replace windows, existing opening. Replace interior doors, existing opening. Install new Cabinets and countertops. All work Non-Structural. | $25,000 | [SF1888718](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888718/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [85 Brainerd Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-brainerd-rd/) | 0.22 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Kitchen and 2 bathrooms renovation | $40,000 | [SF1878090](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1878090/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [85 Brainerd Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-brainerd-rd/) | 0.22 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Replacement of the existing storefront windows at the front elevation on levels 1 through 6. The existing windows will be removed and replaced with new. | $358,373 | [SF1864244](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864244/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [35 Allston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-allston-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Electrical | Installation and wiring of ductless system consisting of two condensers and five mini split heads. Service upgrade 100A > 200A to maintain amperage, UA#27386943 | $27,585 | [SF1869971](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869971/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [35 Allston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-allston-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Electrical | Installation and wiring of ductless system consisting of two condensers and five mini split heads. Service upgrade 100A > 200A to maintain amperage, UA#27386943 | $9,195 | [E1869439](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1869439/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [32a-32 Chester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32a--32-chester-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | 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 23, 2026 | [108-114 Brighton Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/108--114-brighton-av/) | 0.21 mi NE | Sign | install a new channel letter sign with panel to the wall. | $3,200 | [ALT1871794](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1871794/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [122-124 Brighton Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/122--124-brighton-av/) | 0.19 mi NE | 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/) | 0.23 mi NE | Plumbing | 2 baths in basement with 2 ejector pumps | $20,000 | [PL1869186](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1869186/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [180-190a Brighton Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/180--190a-brighton-av/) | 0.21 mi N | Plumbing | Connection of new Combi Oven in Saloniki Greek Restaurant Space | $8,000 | [PL1866968](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1866968/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [180-190a Brighton Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/180--190a-brighton-av/) | 0.21 mi N | Plumbing | Connection of new Combi oven in Saloniki Greek Restaurant space | $7,000 | [G1866972](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1866972/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [180-190a Brighton Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/180--190a-brighton-av/) | 0.21 mi N | Sign | Installation of (1) illuminated wall sign to read "Saloniki Greek" and (1) illuminated blade sign to read "Saloniki Greek" | $11,765 | [ALT1864806](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1864806/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [17r Griggs Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17r-griggs-pl/) | 0.23 mi NW | Electrical | Bathroom remodel including installation of new receptacles, lighting, exaust fan, switches, and wiring | $2,500 | [E1864734](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1864734/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [15 Chester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-chester-st/) | 0.22 mi E | 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/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [108-114 Brighton Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/108--114-brighton-av/) | 0.21 mi NE | 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/) | 0.21 mi NE | Plumbing | Replace the Chinese wok stove. | $4,000 | [G1864365](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1864365/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [17r Griggs Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17r-griggs-pl/) | 0.23 mi NW | Plumbing | Bathroom remodel | $3,500 | [PL1863188](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1863188/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [116-120 Brighton Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/116--120-brighton-av/) | 0.20 mi NE | 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/) | 0.21 mi NE | 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/) | 0.23 mi NE | 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 15, 2026 | [94 Brainerd Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/94-brainerd-rd/) | 0.24 mi S | Mechanical (HVAC) | Installation of 16 new Fujitsu mini split systems to serve the apartments. | $300,000 | [SF1854832](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1854832/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [7-9 Reedsdale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7--9-reedsdale-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | 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/) | 0.21 mi NE | Plumbing | fist floor renovation, gas stove moves a nothing side. | $800 | [G1858585](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1858585/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [17r Griggs Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17r-griggs-pl/) | 0.23 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Renovate second floor bathroom | $32,600 | [SF1853711](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853711/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [108-114 Brighton Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/108--114-brighton-av/) | 0.21 mi NE | 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 | [85 Allston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-allston-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Electrical | Installation of underground for Boston Public Works Dept. lighting system. | $37,584 | [E1851653](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851653/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [7-9 Reedsdale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7--9-reedsdale-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | 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 27, 2026 | [94 Brainerd Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/94-brainerd-rd/) | 0.24 mi S | Electrical | Install wiring for new heat pump mini splits | $20,000 | [E1850884](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1850884/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [180-190a Brighton Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/180--190a-brighton-av/) | 0.21 mi N | Sign | replace the existing wall sign with a new Metro by Tmobile set of channel letters | $3,400 | [ALT1844981](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1844981/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [12 Reedsdale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-reedsdale-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Roofing | Asphalt Shingle Repair. | $8,670 | [SF1837318](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1837318/) |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Requested |  | 24 Chester St | 0.21 mi NE | To renovate an existing detached 3-story 2-family dwelling into a 3-family dwelling | [BOA1907604](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-10-06 |
| Approved | Apr 7, 2026 | 15 Chester St | 0.22 mi E | Zoning appeal; the description is on the city's appeal tracker. | [BOA1807244](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2025-12-18 |

## More on this street

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

- [1254 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1254-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Sep 8, 2025
- [1243-1245 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1243--1245-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Apr 2, 2025
- [1242 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1242-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Mar 7, 2025
- [1238 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1238-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Jun 18, 2025
- [1266-1270 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1266--1270-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Sep 21, 2026
- [1267-1269 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1267--1269-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Aug 18, 2026
- [1227-1239 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1227--1239-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Aug 15, 2025
- [1284 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1284-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Jun 4, 2026
- [1213-1223 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1213--1223-commonwealth-av/): newest permit May 6, 2026
- [1211 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1211-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Dec 3, 2024

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-10 17:59 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 10, 15:17 UTC.

Map, all 6 permits at this address and 87 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1251-commonwealth-av/