# Building permits at 1375 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.

Three permits on record here. The newest, Sep 30: 1375 - 1377: Wire for rear balcony lighting. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 51 more permits since May 1. One is a new building, 0.22 mi away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | 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 5, 2019 | Fire systems | AFA is installing a Napco Cellular Communicator to replace the existing communicator which no longer functions. The building is a Three Story Residential building. It has a usage code of R-2. There is a sprinkler system, and the building is equipped with Smoke Detection and Manual Pull Stations thro | $850 | [EFA836266](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA836266/) |
| Oct 21, 2013 | Plumbing | New conversion burner | $5,000 | [G296611](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G296611/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

51 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | [125 Glenville Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/125-glenville-av/) | 210 ft N | 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/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [117-119 Glenville Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/117--119-glenville-av/) | 250 ft NE | 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/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 33 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | [2-4 Boulevard Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2--4-boulevard-te/) | 880 ft SW | Electrical | Wiring for ADU in basement Complpete including Fire Alarm | $4,000 | [E1905458](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905458/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [85 Brainerd Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-brainerd-rd/) | 790 ft SE | Plumbing | replace existing tub/shower valve and drain with new shower valve and drain | $1,895 | [PL1902470](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1902470/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [71 Allston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-allston-st/) | 900 ft N | 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/) | 790 ft SE | 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 8, 2026 | [145-149 Kelton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/145--149-kelton-st/) | 820 ft W | 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 12, 2026 | [1391 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1391-commonwealth-av/) | 330 ft W | Plumbing | replace existing tub/shower valve and drain with new shower valve and drain | $1,895 | [PL1884070](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1884070/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [208 Kelton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/208-kelton-st/) | 490 ft S | 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/) | 390 ft S | Electrical | Replace old FPE circuit breaker panel with new 20 circuit panel | $1,700 | [E1883028](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1883028/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [85 Brainerd Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-brainerd-rd/) | 790 ft SE | 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/) | 790 ft SE | 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 24, 2026 | [232 Kelton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/232-kelton-st/) | 650 ft S | Alteration or repair | Install 1 replacement window - no structural work | $1,784 | [SF1875650](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875650/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [1315 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1315-commonwealth-av/) | 420 ft E | Plumbing | swapping out existing DHW boiler that is leaking | $8,000 | [PL1868102](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1868102/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [145-149 Kelton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/145--149-kelton-st/) | 820 ft W | 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/) | 820 ft W | 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 1, 2026 | [145-149 Kelton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/145--149-kelton-st/) | 820 ft W | 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/) | 880 ft SW | 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/) | 530 ft SW | Plumbing | Install gas stove unit #5 | $1,000 | [G1862323](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1862323/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [1435 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1435-commonwealth-av/) | 930 ft W | 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/) | 430 ft W | Plumbing | Replacing gas dryers in common area laundry room. | $400 | [G1861123](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1861123/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [220 Kelton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/220-kelton-st/) | 550 ft S | Electrical | electrical repair | $5,000 | [E1861510](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861510/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [94 Brainerd Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/94-brainerd-rd/) | 900 ft SE | Other | Installation of 16 new Fujitsu mini split systems to serve the apartments. | $300,000 | [SF1854832](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1854832/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [65 Brainerd Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/65-brainerd-rd/) | 850 ft E | 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 4, 2026 | [1423 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1423-commonwealth-av/) | 780 ft W | 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/) | 780 ft W | 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/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [85 Allston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-allston-st/) | 800 ft N | Electrical | Installation of underground for Boston Public Works Dept. lighting system. | $37,584 | [E1851653](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851653/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [94 Brainerd Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/94-brainerd-rd/) | 900 ft SE | Electrical | Install wiring for new heat pump mini splits | $20,000 | [E1850884](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1850884/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [1395 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1395-commonwealth-av/) | 380 ft W | Plumbing | replace existing tub/shower valve and drain with new shower valve and drain | $1,895 | [PL1852036](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1852036/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [48-52 Glenville Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48--52-glenville-av/) | 920 ft NE | 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 | [145-149 Kelton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/145--149-kelton-st/) | 820 ft W | Plumbing | Replace 1" and 2" gas lines from meter to building. Building 147 | $10,000 | [G1848958](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1848958/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [4-6 Greylock Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4--6-greylock-rd/) | 860 ft N | 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 13, 2026 | [84 Gordon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84-gordon-st/) | 960 ft NW | Electrical | Bedroom and kitchen remodel, replace old electric panel for new. Install a 20 amps for bathroom. Replace old Knobs tube. On unit 205 | $7,000 | [E1848288](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1848288/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [84 Gordon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84-gordon-st/) | 960 ft NW | Plumbing | Kitchen remodeling | $2,000 | [PL1845968](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1845968/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [84 Gordon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84-gordon-st/) | 960 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Kitchen remodeling, bedroom remodeling, replace new electrical panel in Unit 205 | $41,697 | [SF1844646](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844646/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 16 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | [1266-1270 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1266--1270-commonwealth-av/) | 0.22 mi E | Electrical | New 200 unit apartment building with parking under | $7,000,000 | [E1901669](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1901669/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [69 Quint Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-quint-av/) | 0.20 mi NE | Plumbing | replacement of a range | $200 | [G1899362](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1899362/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [12 Commonwealth Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-commonwealth-ct/) | 0.22 mi SW | 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/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [1266-1270 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1266--1270-commonwealth-av/) | 0.22 mi E | Electrical | Temp electrical service for construction | $2,500 | [ETS1894566](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1894566/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [1267-1269 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1267--1269-commonwealth-av/) | 0.22 mi NE | Electrical | upgrade electrical panelboard | $1,800 | [E1889651](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1889651/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [1251 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1251-commonwealth-av/) | 0.24 mi NE | Electrical | Install 20, 4 inch recessed lights | $1,100 | [E1882063](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882063/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [1266-1270 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1266--1270-commonwealth-av/) | 0.22 mi E | Demolition | Demolition of existing 1 story (with Basement) and removal of demo debris. | $119,697 | [SF1847021](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847021/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [83 Gordon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/83-gordon-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Plumbing | Re-pipe gas line from meter set to stove in kitchen in APT 8 | $200 | [G1858570](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1858570/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [17r Griggs Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17r-griggs-pl/) | 0.20 mi N | Electrical | Bathroom remodel including installation of new receptacles, lighting, exaust fan, switches, and wiring | $2,500 | [E1864734](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1864734/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [17r Griggs Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17r-griggs-pl/) | 0.20 mi N | Plumbing | Bathroom remodel | $3,500 | [PL1863188](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1863188/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [17r Griggs Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17r-griggs-pl/) | 0.20 mi N | Alteration or repair | Renovate second floor bathroom | $32,600 | [SF1853711](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853711/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [1284 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1284-commonwealth-av/) | 0.19 mi E | Roofing | install new rubber roof | $65,000 | [SF1857651](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857651/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [91 Gordon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/91-gordon-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Replacing 2 Windows and 2 Doors Installing 1 New Door | $7,450 | [SF1857225](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857225/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [1266-1270 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1266--1270-commonwealth-av/) | 0.22 mi E | 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 6, 2026 | [20 Radcliffe Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-radcliffe-rd/) | 0.20 mi NE | Plumbing | Kitchen sink replacement | $1,000 | [PL1846265](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846265/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [59 Brainerd Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-brainerd-rd/) | 0.20 mi E | Electrical | Kitchen remodeling unit #205 | $5,000 | [E1827594](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1827594/) |

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-05 15:20 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

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