# Building permits at 1391 Commonwealth Av, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $464,000 alteration or repair at 145-149 Kelton St, permitted Jul 9.

Eight permits on record here. The newest, Aug 12: Replace existing tub/shower valve and drain with new shower valve and drain. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 50 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | Plumbing | replace existing tub/shower valve and drain with new shower valve and drain | $1,895 | [PL1884070](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1884070/) |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Plumbing | replace existing tub/shower valve and drain with new shower valve and drain | $1,895 | [PL1822287](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1822287/) |
| Oct 30, 2025 | Plumbing | replace existing tub shower valve and drain with new tub shower valve and drain | $1,895 | [PL1790652](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1790652/) |
| Sep 22, 2025 | Electrical | Removing existing Weil McLain Heating Boilers and replacing them with two (2) new boilers, wiring required. | $4,000 | [E1757709](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1757709/) |
| Jul 28, 2025 | Plumbing | Doming existing Weil McLain Heating Boiler and all associated piping. Mobilize the two (2) new sectional Weil McLain boilers and position them so that they can be side by side where the existing Weil McLain Heating Boiler sits. | $10,000 | [PL1749326](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1749326/) |
| Aug 31, 2023 | Alteration or repair | Re-point front facade of right side bay windows from roof line to third floor. Window header repair/mortar replacement for 3rd, 4th and fifth floor windows. Caulk, mortar and weatherproof same corresponding windows. Repair flashing and metal holes in front of building. | $20,000 | [SF1515195](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1515195/) |
| Sep 19, 2018 | Fire systems | Upgrade of existing fire alarm panel, 23 smoke detectors, annunciator and cell communicator. | $1,500 | [EFA860903](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA860903/) |
| Oct 15, 2014 | Alteration or repair | Furnish and Install 111 bronze aluminum replacement windows for 1391 & 1395 Commonwealth Avenue, Allston. | $44,000 | [SF416836](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF416836/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

50 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | [1399 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1399-commonwealth-av/) | 110 ft NW | Plumbing | Replacing gas dryers in common area laundry room. | $400 | [G1861123](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1861123/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [1395 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1395-commonwealth-av/) | 50 ft NW | Plumbing | replace existing tub/shower valve and drain with new shower valve and drain | $1,895 | [PL1852036](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1852036/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 27 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | [125 Glenville Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/125-glenville-av/) | 370 ft E | 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/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [1375 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1375-commonwealth-av/) | 330 ft E | 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 29, 2026 | [2-4 Boulevard Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2--4-boulevard-te/) | 820 ft S | Electrical | Wiring for ADU in basement Complpete including Fire Alarm | $4,000 | [E1905458](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905458/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [71 Allston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-allston-st/) | 870 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Removing kitchen cabinets | $2,200 | [SF1901598](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901598/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [145-149 Kelton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/145--149-kelton-st/) | 610 ft SW | 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 17, 2026 | [117-119 Glenville Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/117--119-glenville-av/) | 460 ft E | 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 6, 2026 | [208 Kelton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/208-kelton-st/) | 600 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/) | 520 ft S | 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/) | 850 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Install 1 replacement window - no structural work | $1,784 | [SF1875650](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875650/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [83 Gordon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/83-gordon-st/) | 780 ft NW | Plumbing | Re-pipe gas line from meter set to stove in kitchen in APT 8 | $200 | [G1858570](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1858570/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [1315 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1315-commonwealth-av/) | 720 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/) | 610 ft SW | 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/) | 610 ft SW | 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/) | 610 ft SW | 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/) | 820 ft S | 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/) | 390 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/) | 620 ft W | Plumbing | Replacing gas dryers in common area laundry room. | $400 | [G1861124](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1861124/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [220 Kelton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/220-kelton-st/) | 710 ft S | Electrical | electrical repair | $5,000 | [E1861510](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861510/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [1423 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1423-commonwealth-av/) | 450 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 3, 2026 | [91 Gordon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/91-gordon-st/) | 740 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Replacing 2 Windows and 2 Doors Installing 1 New Door | $7,450 | [SF1857225](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857225/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [1423 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1423-commonwealth-av/) | 450 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/) | 780 ft NE | Electrical | Installation of underground for Boston Public Works Dept. lighting system. | $37,584 | [E1851653](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851653/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [145-149 Kelton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/145--149-kelton-st/) | 610 ft SW | 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/) | 920 ft NE | 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/) | 640 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/) | 640 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/) | 640 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), 21 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2026 | [5 Cambridge Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-cambridge-te/) | 0.24 mi N | Electrical | installing light and outlet up to code for a finsih basement with one playroom, one office, one bathroom and one mechanical room | $8,500 | [E1903945](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903945/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [85 Brainerd Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-brainerd-rd/) | 0.21 mi 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 21, 2026 | [10 Camelot Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-camelot-ct/) | 0.20 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Retrofit insulation with pour foam | $377,347 | [SF1902607](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902607/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [85 Brainerd Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-brainerd-rd/) | 0.21 mi 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 15, 2026 | [1505 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1505-commonwealth-av/) | 0.23 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Repair the two Driveway Aprons. Repair the sidewalk Section. | $10,550 | [SF1785427](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1785427/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [69 Quint Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-quint-av/) | 0.24 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/) | 0.21 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 | [5 Cambridge Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-cambridge-te/) | 0.24 mi N | Alteration or repair | basement renovation as follows Building playroom, office, storage and bathroom This basement belongs to unit one | $50,000 | [ALT1883143](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1883143/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [85 Brainerd Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-brainerd-rd/) | 0.21 mi 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/) | 0.21 mi 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 14, 2026 | [10 Imrie Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-imrie-rd/) | 0.23 mi N | Electrical | EV charger | $2,270 | [E1836348](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1836348/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [17r Griggs Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17r-griggs-pl/) | 0.19 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/) | 0.19 mi N | Plumbing | Bathroom remodel | $3,500 | [PL1863188](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1863188/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [1501 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1501-commonwealth-av/) | 0.21 mi SW | 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 15, 2026 | [94 Brainerd Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/94-brainerd-rd/) | 0.23 mi 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/) | 0.22 mi 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 5, 2026 | [17r Griggs Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17r-griggs-pl/) | 0.19 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/) | 0.25 mi E | Roofing | install new rubber roof | $65,000 | [SF1857651](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857651/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [94 Brainerd Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/94-brainerd-rd/) | 0.23 mi SE | Electrical | Install wiring for new heat pump mini splits | $20,000 | [E1850884](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1850884/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [48-52 Glenville Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48--52-glenville-av/) | 0.22 mi E | 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 6, 2026 | [20 Radcliffe Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-radcliffe-rd/) | 0.21 mi NE | Plumbing | Kitchen sink replacement | $1,000 | [PL1846265](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846265/) |

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-05 20:06 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

Map, all 8 permits at this address and 50 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1391-commonwealth-av/