# Building permits at 1615 Commonwealth Av, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $2.1M alteration or repair at 127 Washington St, permitted Jun 12.

Five permits on record here. The newest, Jun 8: Clean Joe will be removing all affected drywalls. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 50 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 8, 2026 | 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/) |
| Nov 18, 2020 | Roofing | strip front rubber roof section /replace with.060 fully adhered rubber roof system | $52,800 | [SF1136776](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1136776/) |
| Aug 31, 2020 | Electrical | Run new feed to basement, new circuit breaker panel in unit, put kitchen lights on switch and replace the 2 flush mount light fixtures, add outlets, switches and smoke detectors. | $5,000 | [E1106746](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1106746/) |
| Feb 14, 2019 | Alteration or repair | Repair and repoint facade, replace lintels | $93,177 | [SF921581](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF921581/) |
| Feb 16, 2012 | Electrical | Add new electric panel in unit to replace old fuse box. Add 2 Kitchen plugs | $2,000 | [E119833](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E119833/) |

## 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), 1 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | [96 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/96-washington-st/) | 190 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Demolition to expose hallway areas as precondition for architecture planning. | $8,000 | [SF1902044](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902044/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 39 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | [124 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/124-washington-st/) | 590 ft NW | 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/) | 590 ft NW | 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/) | 430 ft S | 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/) | 950 ft E | 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 | [27 Ransom Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-ransom-rd/) | 590 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Weatherization, insulation, air sealing | $15,435 | [SF1900197](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900197/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [124 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/124-washington-st/) | 590 ft NW | 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/) | 480 ft SE | 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/) | 650 ft NW | 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 | [1662 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1662-commonwealth-av/) | 780 ft S | Alteration or repair | Removing and replacing 6 windows, replacing like with like, no structural changes. | $9,894 | [SF1891754](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1891754/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [30 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-washington-st/) | 480 ft SE | 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/) | 950 ft E | 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 15, 2026 | [1682 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1682-commonwealth-av/) | 970 ft SW | Plumbing | Replacing gas dryers in common area laundry room. | $400 | [G1888023](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1888023/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [170 Corey Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/170-corey-rd/) | 950 ft E | 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 12, 2026 | [139 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/139-washington-st/) | 970 ft NW | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1883621](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1883621/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [30 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-washington-st/) | 480 ft SE | 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/) | 650 ft NW | 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/) | 480 ft SE | Plumbing | replace existing shower valve and drain with new shower valve and drain | $1,895 | [PL1872549](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1872549/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [15 Colborne Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-colborne-rd/) | 760 ft SW | Electrical | Unit 3 bathroom rewire | $2,000 | [E1865419](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1865419/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [15 Colborne Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-colborne-rd/) | 760 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Bathroom renovation. Replace Bathtub, vanity, tile floor, plaster walls, painting. | $25,800 | [SF1853093](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853093/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [15 Colborne Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-colborne-rd/) | 760 ft SW | Plumbing | bathroom | $3,000 | [PL1864769](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1864769/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [1564 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1564-commonwealth-av/) | 430 ft E | 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 24, 2026 | [38-40 Colborne Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38--40-colborne-rd/) | 890 ft W | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy of existing 2 family; | Not listed | [ALT1860249](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1860249/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [20 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-washington-st/) | 670 ft SE | 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/) | 700 ft NW | 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 15, 2026 | [170 Corey Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/170-corey-rd/) | 950 ft E | 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/) | 950 ft E | 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/) | 650 ft NW | 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 | [38-40 Colborne Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38--40-colborne-rd/) | 890 ft W | Roofing | water intrusion currently, remove and install new shingles check and replace damaged wood install ice and water shield install drip edge | $16,200 | [SF1860010](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860010/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [127 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/127-washington-st/) | 650 ft NW | 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 9, 2026 | [15 Colborne Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-colborne-rd/) | 760 ft SW | Alteration or repair | ;15 Colborne Rd is an existing 20 unit residential building.; | Not listed | [ALT1854974](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1854974/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [50-52 Euston Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50--52-euston-rd/) | 890 ft W | Alteration or repair | Blown cellulose in walls. Additional weatherization including air sealing, door weather strips, and basement ceiling insulation. | $13,899 | [SF1856345](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856345/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [76 Euston Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76-euston-rd/) | 630 ft 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/) | 900 ft NW | 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/) | 620 ft NW | 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 14, 2026 | [25 Mount Hood Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-mount-hood-rd/) | 640 ft SE | Plumbing | New gas line replacement from gas meter to thr gas stove only | $450 | [G1849631](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1849631/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [10 Melvin Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-melvin-av/) | 700 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/) | 700 ft NE | 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/) | 320 ft E | Electrical | Install two dedicated circuits in unit. One in bathroom. One in kitchen. | $2,000 | [E1845307](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845307/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [42 Orchard Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-orchard-rd/) | 990 ft SE | Fire systems | Install a new UL central station fire alarm system | $5,000 | [EFA1844528](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1844528/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 10 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2026 | [15-17 Union St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15--17-union-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Plumbing | swap rooftop unit | $2,500 | [G1900819](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1900819/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [30-32 Monastery Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30--32-monastery-rd/) | 0.19 mi NW | Roofing | Strip the old shingles roof. - Install WeatherWatch ice and water shield -GAF Deck Armor Synthetic Underlayment- GAF Pro Start Starter. GAF Timberline architectural shingles UHDZ- GAF Seal A Ridge Hip and Ridge cap.- New aluminum drip edge. New flashing, New pipe boot, vent collars | $18,000 | [SF1895950](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895950/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [10 Union St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-union-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Roofing | strip the old shingles roof -If you need to change wood you would pay extra - install 6 ft waterproofing underlayment grace vycor select - install water-Resistant Underlayment. Roofrunner in the rest of the house -F8 Open Face x 10 ft. White Aluminum Drip Edge Flashing around the house -Install Star | $13,000 | [SF1890733](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890733/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [30-32 Monastery Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30--32-monastery-rd/) | 0.19 mi NW | Plumbing | replacement of boiler | $5,000 | [PL1880364](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1880364/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [30-32 Monastery Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30--32-monastery-rd/) | 0.19 mi NW | Plumbing | replacement of 105 btu gas boiler | $5,000 | [G1880360](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1880360/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [19-21 Monastery Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19--21-monastery-rd/) | 0.22 mi NW | Plumbing | replacement of a range | $200 | [G1869190](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1869190/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [171 Corey Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/171-corey-rd/) | 0.22 mi E | 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 | [36 Cummings Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-cummings-rd/) | 0.23 mi S | Plumbing | Remove and replace existing bathroom fixtures including toilet, lavatory sink, tub/shower trim and related fixture connections as part of bathroom remodel. No alterations to existing drainage, venting or water piping layout. | $2,000 | [PL1846303](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846303/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [101-103 Nottinghill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/101--103-nottinghill-rd/) | 0.21 mi W | Alteration or repair | Convert existing unfinished attic into habitable space, as shown in the attached drawings. Scope includes new bathroom, windows, insulation, and updates to existing stair from the second floor. The attic will remain part of the same unit as the second floor. | $80,000 | [ALT1738715](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1738715/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [74 Corey Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/74-corey-rd/) | 0.22 mi S | Roofing | Project: Rubber Roof Replacement – Approx. 1,800 Sq. Ft. - Remove and dispose of existing rubber roof and all gravel. - Prepare surface for installation of a new EPDM rubber roof system. - Install new black EPDM rubber membrane, drip edges, flashings, and termination bars. - Includes all materials,  | $20,000 | [SF1795360](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1795360/) |

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-05 18:43 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

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