# Building permits at 1634 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.

Four permits on record here. The newest, Sep 29: 1634 - 1638: Wire for rear balcony lighting. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 56 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | Electrical | 1634 - 1638: Wire for rear balcony lighting, total 32 locations, controlled by photo eyes | $18,000 | [E1904645](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904645/) |
| May 8, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Erect staging as needed to access all the work Provide debris netting as required Cover all windows with plastic to help contain dust from getting into units Chemically clean brick Repair damaged lintels and sills Pressure-wash the entire front facade Spot-point entire facade as needed | $38,000 | [SF1715820](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1715820/) |
| 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 Five 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 throu | $850 | [EFA836279](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA836279/) |
| Jun 5, 2018 | Fire systems | AFA is installing a Napco Cellular Communicator to replace the existing communicator which no longer functions. The building is a Five 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 throu | $850 | [EFA838420](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA838420/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

56 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2026 | [25 Mount Hood Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-mount-hood-rd/) | 220 ft SE | Plumbing | New gas line replacement from gas meter to thr gas stove only | $450 | [G1849631](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1849631/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 36 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | [96 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/96-washington-st/) | 610 ft NW | 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/) | 990 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/) | 990 ft NW | Plumbing | Renovation old kitchen, replace gas stove same location. | $500 | [G1905166](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1905166/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [170 Corey Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/170-corey-rd/) | 840 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/) | 720 ft W | 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/) | 990 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/) | 280 ft NE | 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 2, 2026 | [1662 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1662-commonwealth-av/) | 520 ft 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/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [30 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-washington-st/) | 280 ft NE | 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/) | 840 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/) | 780 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/) | 840 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 5, 2026 | [30 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-washington-st/) | 280 ft NE | Plumbing | Unit 509 replace existing shower valve and drain with new shower valve and drain | $1,895 | [PL1882091](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1882091/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [63 Corey Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/63-corey-rd/) | 910 ft S | Plumbing | Apt 1a Remodeling add a shower pan | $1,500 | [PL1880610](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1880610/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [63 Corey Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/63-corey-rd/) | 910 ft S | Electrical | Bathroom remodel and rewiring. | $2,500 | [E1879644](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1879644/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [63 Corey Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/63-corey-rd/) | 910 ft S | Alteration or repair | Tub to walk in shower conversion | $10,800 | [SF1872995](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1872995/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [30 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-washington-st/) | 280 ft NE | 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/) | 780 ft W | 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/) | 780 ft W | 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/) | 780 ft W | 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/) | 600 ft NE | 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 16, 2026 | [20 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-washington-st/) | 400 ft E | 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/) | 840 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/) | 840 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 9, 2026 | [15 Colborne Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-colborne-rd/) | 780 ft W | 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 | [1615 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1615-commonwealth-av/) | 430 ft N | 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 | [76 Euston Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76-euston-rd/) | 900 ft NW | 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 21, 2026 | [38 Claymoss Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-claymoss-rd/) | 960 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 13, 2026 | [171 Corey Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/171-corey-rd/) | 990 ft 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/) | 930 ft SW | 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 13, 2026 | [63 Corey Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/63-corey-rd/) | 910 ft S | Electrical | 114 Evans Rd, Unit 5, Brighton, MA 02135 Replace the Fuse Electrical Panel to New Electrical Breaker Panel in the apartment | $2,000 | [E1848860](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1848860/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [10 Melvin Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-melvin-av/) | 890 ft NE | Electrical | bathroom remodeling | $1,500 | [E1846329](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846329/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [74 Corey Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/74-corey-rd/) | 720 ft 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/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [10 Melvin Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-melvin-av/) | 890 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/) | 440 ft NE | 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/) | 610 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), 19 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | [15-19 Colliston Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15--19-colliston-rd/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 3 decks/balcony's to same dimensions. | $13,275 | [SF1889057](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1889057/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [133 Westbourne Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/133-westbourne-te/) | 0.23 mi E | 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/) | 0.23 mi E | Plumbing | 240k btu boiler replacement | $7,500 | [G1899904](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1899904/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [127 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/127-washington-st/) | 0.20 mi 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/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [111 Kilsyth Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/111-kilsyth-rd/) | 0.21 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Cut & point the top floor. All mortar will be kept kind, match the existing. Replace top floor headers. | $99,160 | [SF1877640](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877640/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [15-19 Colliston Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15--19-colliston-rd/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation: replace kitchen cabinets, install ceramic tile in kitchen and bathroom, repair sheetrock/plaster, paint entire unit, remove debris. Includes permit and final inspection. Plumbing and electrical by others. | $4,150 | [SF1868294](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868294/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [127 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/127-washington-st/) | 0.20 mi 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 7, 2026 | [15-19 Colliston Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15--19-colliston-rd/) | 0.24 mi SW | Electrical | kitchen renovation, adding receptacles throughout apartment, replacing light fixtures throughout apartment | $10,000 | [E1869512](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1869512/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [38-40 Colborne Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38--40-colborne-rd/) | 0.20 mi W | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy of existing 2 family; | Not listed | [ALT1860249](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1860249/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [132 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/132-washington-st/) | 0.21 mi 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 12, 2026 | [127 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/127-washington-st/) | 0.20 mi 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/) | 0.20 mi 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/) | 0.20 mi 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 8, 2026 | [50-52 Euston Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50--52-euston-rd/) | 0.20 mi 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/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [70 Claymoss Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/70-claymoss-rd/) | 0.24 mi NW | Electrical | wire recess lighting and outlets in three season room | $2,200 | [E1846630](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846630/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [71-75 Kilsyth Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71--75-kilsyth-rd/) | 0.20 mi S | Solar | Rooftop solar installation consisting of 59 photovoltaic (PV) modules, with a total installed capacity of 31.27 kW DC/19.0 kW AC. The system is configured for grid-tied operation and does NOT include ESS or battery backup. Electrical permit #E1830459 | $118,900 | [ALT1838446](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1838446/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [90 Kilsyth Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/90-kilsyth-rd/) | 0.21 mi SW | Alteration or repair | EPDM roof maintenance/repair to existing roof system. Replace flashing at penetrations, repair seams and joints, install cover strips, apply sealants, replace pourable sealer pockets, and associated waterproofing repairs. Remove debris. No structural work. | $13,100 | [SF1851873](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851873/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [100 Kilsyth Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/100-kilsyth-rd/) | 0.22 mi SW | Solar | Rooftop solar installation consisting of 59 photovoltaic (PV) modules, with a total installed capacity of 31.27 kW DC/19.0 kW AC. The system is configured for grid-tied operation and does NOT include ESS or battery backup. Electrical Permit #E1830454 | $117,600 | [ALT1838385](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1838385/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [101-103 Nottinghill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/101--103-nottinghill-rd/) | 0.25 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/) |

## 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 |  | 111 Kilsyth Rd | 0.21 mi SW | Zoning appeal: ""Changing the existing present occupancy in the building from 10 units to 13 units…" | [BOA1901447](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-09-15 |

## More on this street

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

- [1625 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1625-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Nov 26, 2024
- [1619 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1619-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Mar 5, 2026
- [1615 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1615-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Jun 8, 2026
- [1607 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1607-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Oct 31, 2024
- [1662 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1662-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Sep 2, 2026
- [1666 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1666-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Apr 18, 2025
- [1682 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1682-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Aug 15, 2026
- [1581-1597 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1581--1597-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Nov 5, 2025
- [1576 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1576-commonwealth-av/): newest permit May 5, 2026
- [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 2026-10-09 02:41 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 9, 00:17 UTC.

Map, all 4 permits at this address and 56 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1634-commonwealth-av/