# Building permits at 1550 Commonwealth Av, Boston, MA

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

One permit on record here. The newest, Oct 28, 2024: Rebrand the existing gas station to a Mobil. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 50 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 900 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2024 | Sign | Rebrand the existing gas station to a Mobil. Reskin the existing OH canopy, add (2) Mobil logos and LED downlighting around the perimeter of the OH canopy. Install synergy components. Reskin fuel dispensers. | $55,758 | [ALT1621532](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1621532/) |

## 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), 3 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2026 | [1564 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1564-commonwealth-av/) | 150 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/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [10 Melvin Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-melvin-av/) | 140 ft NE | Electrical | bathroom remodeling | $1,500 | [E1846329](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846329/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [10 Melvin Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-melvin-av/) | 140 ft NE | Plumbing | Remodeling. 1st Floor: 1 toilet, 1 lavatory, and 1 shower stall. | $3,000 | [PL1845317](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1845317/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 34 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | [96 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/96-washington-st/) | 640 ft W | 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 | [124 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/124-washington-st/) | 940 ft 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/) | 940 ft 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/) | 750 ft 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 18, 2026 | [170 Corey Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/170-corey-rd/) | 590 ft SE | 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 14, 2026 | [133 Westbourne Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/133-westbourne-te/) | 920 ft 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/) | 920 ft 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/) | 940 ft 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/) | 550 ft 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/) | 910 ft 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/) | 550 ft 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 | [170 Corey Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/170-corey-rd/) | 590 ft SE | 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/) | 880 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/) | 590 ft SE | 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 5, 2026 | [30 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-washington-st/) | 550 ft 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 24, 2026 | [9-11 Woodstock Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9--11-woodstock-av/) | 990 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 23, 2026 | [127 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/127-washington-st/) | 910 ft 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/) | 550 ft S | Plumbing | replace existing shower valve and drain with new shower valve and drain | $1,895 | [PL1872549](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1872549/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [8 Woodstock Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-woodstock-av/) | 900 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/) |
| Jun 19, 2026 | [9-11 Woodstock Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9--11-woodstock-av/) | 990 ft E | Solar | install 19 460W solar panels on rooftop 7.284kw DC | $10,000 | [E1861317](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861317/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [20 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-washington-st/) | 650 ft S | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1861378](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1861378/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [170 Corey Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/170-corey-rd/) | 590 ft SE | 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/) | 590 ft SE | 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 12, 2026 | [127 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/127-washington-st/) | 910 ft 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/) | 910 ft 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/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [1615 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1615-commonwealth-av/) | 560 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/) | 990 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/) | 880 ft E | 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/) | 880 ft E | 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 | [25 Mount Hood Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-mount-hood-rd/) | 850 ft S | Plumbing | New gas line replacement from gas meter to thr gas stove only | $450 | [G1849631](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1849631/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [171 Corey Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/171-corey-rd/) | 810 ft 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 12, 2026 | [8 Woodstock Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-woodstock-av/) | 900 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 5, 2026 | [8 Woodstock Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-woodstock-av/) | 900 ft E | Demolition | Demolition of single family home.Dig Safe#20261809249 | $25,000 | [SF1834157](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1834157/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [1576 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1576-commonwealth-av/) | 310 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), 13 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [198 Allston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/198-allston-st/) | 0.23 mi 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/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [2-4 Boulevard Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2--4-boulevard-te/) | 0.22 mi 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/) | 0.19 mi N | Alteration or repair | Repair the two Driveway Aprons. Repair the sidewalk Section. | $10,550 | [SF1785427](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1785427/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [27 Ransom Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-ransom-rd/) | 0.22 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Weatherization, insulation, air sealing | $15,435 | [SF1900197](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900197/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [1662 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1662-commonwealth-av/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Removing and replacing 6 windows, replacing like with like, no structural changes. | $9,894 | [SF1891754](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1891754/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [139 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/139-washington-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1883621](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1883621/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [2-4 Boulevard Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2--4-boulevard-te/) | 0.22 mi NE | Plumbing | Bathroom and kitchen in basement | $7,500 | [PL1864955](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1864955/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [1501 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1501-commonwealth-av/) | 0.20 mi 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 15, 2026 | [132 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/132-washington-st/) | 0.20 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 1, 2026 | [76 Euston Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76-euston-rd/) | 0.22 mi W | Electrical | Emergency service repair. Riser was ripped off building. Going to replace the broken rigid pipe and run new XHHW conductors to the meter box inside | $4,000 | [E1856327](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1856327/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [70 Claymoss Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/70-claymoss-rd/) | 0.25 mi W | Electrical | wire recess lighting and outlets in three season room | $2,200 | [E1846630](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846630/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [38 Claymoss Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-claymoss-rd/) | 0.20 mi W | Roofing | Remove and Replace Existing Asphalt Shingle Roof, Replace all Pipe Flashings, Replace Chimney Flashing, Rebuild Top Course of Chimney, Install Cement and Stainless Steel Cap | $17,106 | [SF1851494](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851494/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [42 Orchard Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-orchard-rd/) | 0.19 mi S | Fire systems | Install a new UL central station fire alarm system | $5,000 | [EFA1844528](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1844528/) |

## 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 | 910 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:

- [1546 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1546-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Oct 25, 2024
- [1542 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1542-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Jun 13, 2025
- [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
- [1564 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1564-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Jun 25, 2026
- [1576 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1576-commonwealth-av/): newest permit May 5, 2026
- [1524 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1524-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Mar 16, 2026
- [1581-1597 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1581--1597-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Nov 5, 2025
- [1518 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1518-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Dec 1, 2025
- [1505 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1505-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Sep 15, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-11 16:54 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 11, 10:47 UTC.

Map, the one permit at this address and 50 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1550-commonwealth-av/