# Building permits at 1518 Commonwealth Av, Boston, MA

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

Two permits on record here. The newest, Dec 1, 2025: Strip and re-roof. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 62 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 690 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1, 2025 | Roofing | Strip and re-roof | $18,800 | [SF1766056](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1766056/) |
| Oct 13, 2022 | Alteration or repair | Rebuild front two stories deck as in the plan | $24,500 | [SF1398590](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1398590/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 32 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [196-182 Allston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/196--182-allston-st/) | 990 ft NE | Plumbing | Replace water heater in the basement | $1,800 | [PL1865361](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1865361/) |
| Oct 6, 2026 | [198 Allston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/198-allston-st/) | 820 ft NE | Alteration or repair | install 9 harvey replacement windows. Energy star, inserts only with no structural work. Work to be done at secondary Address 6 Bellvista Rd #1; | $9,405 | [SF1906652](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1906652/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [145-149 Kelton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/145--149-kelton-st/) | 930 ft NE | 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 30, 2026 | [96 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/96-washington-st/) | 980 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Demolition to expose hallway areas as precondition for architecture planning. | $8,000 | [SF1902044](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902044/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [2-4 Boulevard Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2--4-boulevard-te/) | 740 ft NE | Electrical | Wiring for ADU in basement Complpete including Fire Alarm | $4,000 | [E1905458](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905458/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [170 Corey Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/170-corey-rd/) | 880 ft 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 15, 2026 | [1505 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1505-commonwealth-av/) | 570 ft N | 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/) | 930 ft NE | 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/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [170 Corey Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/170-corey-rd/) | 880 ft 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 28, 2026 | [12 Commonwealth Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-commonwealth-ct/) | 460 ft NE | 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 14, 2026 | [170 Corey Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/170-corey-rd/) | 880 ft 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/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [9-11 Woodstock Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9--11-woodstock-av/) | 810 ft E | 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/) | 930 ft NE | 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/) | 930 ft NE | 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/) | 690 ft E | 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/) | 930 ft NE | 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/) | 740 ft NE | Plumbing | Bathroom and kitchen in basement | $7,500 | [PL1864955](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1864955/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [1564 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1564-commonwealth-av/) | 630 ft 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 23, 2026 | [1501 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1501-commonwealth-av/) | 620 ft N | 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/) | 810 ft E | Solar | install 19 460W solar panels on rooftop 7.284kw DC | $10,000 | [E1861317](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861317/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [170 Corey Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/170-corey-rd/) | 880 ft 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/) | 880 ft 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 8, 2026 | [1615 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1615-commonwealth-av/) | 970 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Clean Joe will be removing all affected drywalls, ceilings, and floors to clean up and prevent further damages. Interior finishes only. | $20,000 | [SF1858326](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1858326/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [9-11 Woodstock Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9--11-woodstock-av/) | 810 ft E | 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/) | 750 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/) | 750 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/) | 930 ft NE | 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/) | 690 ft E | 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/) | 350 ft S | 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/) | 690 ft E | 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/) | 350 ft S | Plumbing | Remodeling. 1st Floor: 1 toilet, 1 lavatory, and 1 shower stall. | $3,000 | [PL1845317](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1845317/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [1576 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1576-commonwealth-av/) | 780 ft SW | Electrical | Install two dedicated circuits in unit. One in bathroom. One in kitchen. | $2,000 | [E1845307](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845307/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 30 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | [124 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/124-washington-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Plumbing | Old bathroom and kitchen renovation. | $6,800 | [PL1905173](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1905173/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [124 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/124-washington-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Plumbing | Renovation old kitchen, replace gas stove same location. | $500 | [G1905166](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1905166/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [1634 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1634-commonwealth-av/) | 0.23 mi SW | Electrical | 1634 - 1638: Wire for rear balcony lighting, total 32 locations, controlled by photo eyes | $18,000 | [E1904645](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904645/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [77 Warren St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/77-warren-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Plumbing | Renovation Office Kitchen Area | $10,000 | [PL1903331](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1903331/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [77 Warren St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/77-warren-st/) | 0.24 mi N | 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 N | 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/) | 0.20 mi SE | 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/) | 0.20 mi SE | Plumbing | 240k btu boiler replacement | $7,500 | [G1899904](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1899904/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [124 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/124-washington-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Alteration or repair | Remove existing bathtub and install new walk-in shower, exhaust fan, wall and floor tiles, replace all kitchen cabinets, add recessed lights in the kitchen, patching and paint | $49,800 | [SF1897866](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897866/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [30 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-washington-st/) | 0.19 mi S | Alteration or repair | renovation of single unit including replacement in-kind of flooring, lighting, kitchen appliances and cabinetry, bathroom fixtures | $43,966 | [SF1897349](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897349/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [127 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/127-washington-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Alteration or repair | Oasis proposes to rehab (6) bathroom and (6) kitchen damaged by flood by repairing all ceilings and walls that were damaged from abatement company. new sheetrock, plaster, and paint. New trim and woodwork, baseboards. New planks floors in all units. | $820,000 | [SF1894778](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894778/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [30 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-washington-st/) | 0.19 mi S | Plumbing | replace existing tub/shower valve and drain with new shower valve and drain | $1,895 | [PL1896534](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1896534/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [77 Warren St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/77-warren-st/) | 0.24 mi N | 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/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [77 Warren St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/77-warren-st/) | 0.24 mi N | 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 12, 2026 | [139 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/139-washington-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1883621](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1883621/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [77 Warren St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/77-warren-st/) | 0.24 mi N | 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/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [208 Kelton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/208-kelton-st/) | 0.23 mi 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/) | 0.24 mi NE | Electrical | Replace old FPE circuit breaker panel with new 20 circuit panel | $1,700 | [E1883028](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1883028/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [30 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-washington-st/) | 0.19 mi S | Plumbing | Unit 509 replace existing shower valve and drain with new shower valve and drain | $1,895 | [PL1882091](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1882091/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [127 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/127-washington-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Plumbing | 6 bathrooms fixture replacement 6 kitchens, fixture replacement. Work to be done at secondary address 121 Washington | $28,000 | [PL1875792](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1875792/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [30 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-washington-st/) | 0.19 mi S | Plumbing | replace existing shower valve and drain with new shower valve and drain | $1,895 | [PL1872549](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1872549/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [170 Kelton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/170-kelton-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | 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/) | 0.24 mi N | 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/) | 0.24 mi NE | Electrical | electrical repair | $5,000 | [E1861510](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861510/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [20 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-washington-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1861378](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1861378/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [132 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/132-washington-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Alteration or repair | Replace new TREX at the front porch and the 1st and the 2nd floor in the rear porch | $18,800 | [SF1859599](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859599/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [127 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/127-washington-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Alteration or repair | Masonry, Concrete, and metal repairs and coatings. Cut and point all masonry. | $2,137,898 | [SF1857660](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857660/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [127 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/127-washington-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Electrical | Assess Electrical Damage due to sprinkler activation. Run temp power for Hot Water and remediation. | $8,500 | [E1859957](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1859957/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [171 Corey Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/171-corey-rd/) | 0.20 mi SE | 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 N | 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/) |

## 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 |  | 3 Woodstock Av | 760 ft E | Zoning appeal; the city gives no description. | [BOA1908503](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Submitted" | 2026-10-08 |

## More on this street

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

- [1524 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1524-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Mar 16, 2026
- [1505 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1505-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Sep 15, 2026
- [1501 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1501-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Jun 23, 2026
- [1500 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1500-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Mar 24, 2026
- [1540 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1540-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Jan 14, 2025
- [1540-1542 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1540--1542-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Jan 30, 2025
- [1542 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1542-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Jun 13, 2025
- [1546 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1546-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Oct 25, 2024
- [1550 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1550-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Oct 28, 2024
- [1564 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1564-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Jun 25, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-11 02:43 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, 21:47 UTC.

Map, both permits at this address and 62 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1518-commonwealth-av/