# Building permits at 174 Bay State Rd, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $30M alteration or repair at 700 Commonwealth Av, permitted May 20.

Two permits on record here. The newest, Oct 7, 2025: Creation Iron Design will repair the fire escape per Section 1001.3.1. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 76 more permits (59 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Creation Iron Design will repair the fire escape per Section 1001.3.1, replace deteriorated bolts with new structural steel bolts (ensuring stability during work), obtain all Boston ISD permits, and provide a valid 5-year Fire Escape Certificate with affidavit submission for recordkeeping. | $3,000 | [SF1785271](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1785271/) |
| Aug 13, 2018 | Electrical | Replace electrical panel in unit. Wire in two bath fans off existing circuits | $2,000 | [E865103](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E865103/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 4 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2026 | [171 Bay State Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/171-bay-state-rd/) | 160 ft NE | Plumbing | Install new gas boiler with backflow and new water shut off valve | $15,600 | [PL1903909](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1903909/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [171 Bay State Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/171-bay-state-rd/) | 160 ft NE | Plumbing | install new gas boiler | $15,600 | [G1903908](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1903908/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [631-639 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/631--639-commonwealth-av/) | 190 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Provide exhaust system for existing classroom. | $179,406 | [SF1897255](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897255/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [161 Bay State Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/161-bay-state-rd/) | 220 ft NE | Electrical | Replace an old metal junction box with new for existing service in the basement. | $2,000 | [E1863118](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1863118/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 25 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [566 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/566-commonwealth-av/) | 870 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Seeking to change the occupancy from 111 apartments, garage for 105 vehicles, and offices to 117 apartments, garage for 105 vehicles, and offices and to complete interior renovate. Nominal Fee. [Apartments to replace some of the previous office space on the second floor] | $650,000 | [ALT1790171](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1790171/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [113 Bay State Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/113-bay-state-rd/) | 820 ft E | Alteration or repair | Interior demolition and abatement of ETR apartments. Interior renovations under separate long-form permit. | $30,500 | [SF1897404](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897404/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [700 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/700-commonwealth-av/) | 760 ft SW | Fire systems | Installation of new fire alarm system in dormitory tower. | $950,000 | [EFA1902449](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1902449/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [700 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/700-commonwealth-av/) | 760 ft SW | Electrical | Install low voltage cable, connectivity, and system components associated with Security system renovations at Boston University Warren Towers, Phase B – Tower B and Podium. | $425,975 | [ELV1902535](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1902535/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [700 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/700-commonwealth-av/) | 760 ft SW | Electrical | Install low voltage cable, connectivity, and system components associated with Tel Data and Security system renovations at Boston University Warren Towers, Phase B – Tower B and Podium. | $447,515 | [ELV1902528](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1902528/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [584-598 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/584--598-commonwealth-av/) | 840 ft SE | Electrical | Access control doors | $65,000 | [ELV1896773](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1896773/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [565 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/565-commonwealth-av/) | 950 ft E | Electrical | Installing underground PVC to three (3) locations. | $1,500 | [E1894206](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1894206/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [58 Deerfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58-deerfield-st/) | 960 ft E | Alteration or repair | Interior renovations to increase dining room and kitchen/trash services and meeting room space. Work is contained to only the basement and first floor. | $975,000 | [ALT1859819](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1859819/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [566 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/566-commonwealth-av/) | 870 ft SE | Electrical | kitchen and bathroom remodeling, installation of sconce lights in the living room, and replacement of electrical outlets | $9,000 | [E1886107](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1886107/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [584-598 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/584--598-commonwealth-av/) | 840 ft SE | Electrical | Provide wiring for one environmental room for the Chem Lab for BU including wiring from control panel into the environmental room. | $14,000 | [E1890453](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890453/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [675-701 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/675--701-commonwealth-av/) | 950 ft W | Alteration or repair | Clarification; Fire Protection Upgrades to existing building, including new closet for supplemental equipment.Project replaces ceilings in public corridors on level b, level 1, level 3, level 4.NOTE: BU - FP upgrades to entire building - ALT 1761847 Due to dewatering issue BU is saying the cost is t | $10,000,000 | [A1848041](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1848041/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [566 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/566-commonwealth-av/) | 870 ft SE | Plumbing | Bathroom and kitchen remodel Same location Convert bathtub into a shower stall | $6,300 | [PL1884398](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1884398/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [584-598 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/584--598-commonwealth-av/) | 840 ft SE | Alteration or repair | This is to amend building permit #ALT1732443 to capture Bulletin#04 layout modifications | $306,027 | [A1880703](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1880703/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [566 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/566-commonwealth-av/) | 870 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation only (kitchen + bath in unit #508) | $46,600 | [SF1881610](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1881610/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [566 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/566-commonwealth-av/) | 870 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Demolition of interior finishes in preparation for fit out under ALT1790171. | $35,000 | [SF1879776](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879776/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [566 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/566-commonwealth-av/) | 870 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Full renovation on Kitchen and bathroom, Remove two closets walls ( No-bearing wall ). Install new kitchen cabinets following the old layout, Install new toilet, shower valve, tiles on walls and floor, new lights on kitchen and bathroom ceilings. Hauling out all debris by city code. | $28,000 | [SF1881910](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1881910/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [136-148 Bay State Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/136--148-bay-state-rd/) | 450 ft E | Other | Installing a temporary weighted 20x40 frame tent without walls for a BU open house and an ROTC BBQ. Installing 08/31/26 and removing 09/03/26. No alcohol. | $2,100 | [SF1877670](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877670/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [24 Cummington Ma](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-cummington-ma/) | 690 ft S | Electrical | Add (1) explosion proof receptacle with back box and dedicated circuit. | $1,500 | [E1874797](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874797/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [700 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/700-commonwealth-av/) | 760 ft SW | Fire systems | Installation of new fire alarm equipment within the level 4 dining, kitchen areas and roof mounted equipment serving the dining area. | $93,000 | [EFA1869481](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1869481/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [700 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/700-commonwealth-av/) | 760 ft SW | Electrical | Renovation of existing kitchen, cafe and dining area on level 4 (East side only). Scope includes new panelboards, branch power, lighting, lighting controls, fire alarm, security, telecom. Also includes kitchen equipment connections. | $4,800,000 | [E1861486](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861486/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [24 Cummington Ma](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-cummington-ma/) | 690 ft S | Electrical | Installation of audiovisual systems in boston university chemistry dept. | $300,000 | [ELV1857481](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1857481/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [605 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/605-commonwealth-av/) | 300 ft SE | Sign | Install Individual letters to brick wall to read: "BOSTON UNIVERSITY WHEELOCK COLLEGE OF EDUCATION &; HUMAN DEVELOPMENT" as approved by BPDA | $15,000 | [ALT1848608](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1848608/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [24 Cummington Ma](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-cummington-ma/) | 690 ft S | Electrical | (3) Cooling towers being replaced on the roof top. (3) VFD's for towers being replaced in Penthouse Mech Room. | $15,000 | [E1853138](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1853138/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [700 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/700-commonwealth-av/) | 760 ft SW | Alteration or repair | BU Warren Towers - architectural finishes at the main entrance lobby on the 1st floor, 4th floor west reconfiguration and garage renovations. Structural, MEP's and finishes as per plans and memo. All work in conjunction with ALT1672973.eplan | $30,085,206 | [A1828902](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1828902/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [566-574 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/566--574-commonwealth-av/) | 890 ft SE | Roofing | Re roof | $655,550 | [SF1848121](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848121/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 47 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [9 Buswell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-buswell-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Electrical | basement wire for 2 electric dryer and 2 washer | $2,900 | [E1907394](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1907394/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [22 Babbitt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-babbitt-st/) | 0.25 mi W | Electrical | Install 11 data outlets | $9,000 | [ELV1903721](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1903721/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [22 Babbitt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-babbitt-st/) | 0.25 mi W | Fire systems | Small Lab Renovation, Albro 627-628 | $4,000 | [EFA1901928](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1901928/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [22 Babbitt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-babbitt-st/) | 0.25 mi W | Electrical | Small Lab Renovation, Albro Lab 627-628 | $15,000 | [E1901927](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1901927/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [99 Bay State Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/99-bay-state-rd/) | 0.20 mi E | Roofing | masonry waterproofing to 5th and 6th floors rear of building. remove balcony to seal penetrations. seal 10 rear facing windows. repairs needed 20x25 rubber roof where existing deck currently sits. copper scuppers & down spouts to match existing | $202,700 | [SF1890653](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890653/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [270 Bay State Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/270-bay-state-rd/) | 0.21 mi W | Other | Installing a 40x50, 20x20, 12x48, 9x20 and 19 9x10 temporary, weighted frame tents for a BU Alumni event. Installing 09/15/26 and removing 09/21/26. Alcohol served 09/19/26 12:00pm-3:00pm in the 40x50. Barricade plan included in the stamped engineer drawings. | $29,800 | [SF1890421](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890421/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [833 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/833-beacon-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Electrical | Unit 205 Changing outlets, switches and lights with slight remodel | $1,750 | [E1891880](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1891880/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [833 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/833-beacon-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Electrical | Change outlets, switches and light, with slight remodel of kitchen | $2,150 | [E1891879](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1891879/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [839-843 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/839--843-beacon-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Alteration or repair | First floor empty retail space convert to Nail Salon, Construction, new framing, flooring, sheetrock, plumbing, electrical. | $140,000 | [ALT1848263](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1848263/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [856 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/856-beacon-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Roofing | Cut & repoint mortar joints..Repair minor sill & header damage...apply clear waterproofing... | $190,000 | [SF1877458](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877458/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [9 Buswell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-buswell-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Existing laundry in lower level, owner wants new floor, new plumbing, walls, ceiling, painting, stairs to be trimmed out, lighting | $68,988 | [SF1887666](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1887666/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [9 Buswell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-buswell-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Electrical | Removal and replacement of existing FPE meter stack Installing emergency lights and signs | $9,500 | [E1884466](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1884466/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [22 Babbitt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-babbitt-st/) | 0.25 mi W | Plumbing | installing 1 emergency shower / eyewash station | $14,000 | [PL1884432](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1884432/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [680 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/680-beacon-st/) | 0.19 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Renovate existing Citizens Bank 24-hour ATM vestibule including interior demolition, new non-load-bearing partitions, doors, glazing, finishes, HVAC, electrical and lighting. No structural work or change of occupancy. | $172,000 | [SF1873238](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873238/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [22 Babbitt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-babbitt-st/) | 0.25 mi W | Fire systems | Add 5 Horn Strobes to existing Labs due to new walls. Architectural and Mechanical scope is being performed under SF1853713. | $6,500 | [ALT1862712](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1862712/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [833 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/833-beacon-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Alteration or repair | Demolition, Plumbing works, electrical works, appliance works, tile and plank flooring works, paint works, cabinet work, countertop work | $34,400 | [SF1868253](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868253/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [833 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/833-beacon-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Alteration or repair | Demolition, Plumbing works, electrical works, appliance works, tile and plank flooring works, paint works, cabinet work, countertop work | $34,400 | [SF1851872](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851872/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [14 Buswell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-buswell-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Electrical | Replace old wiring with new wiring. Install new light fixtures, swithces, and receptacles in unit 609. | $5,000 | [E1874085](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874085/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [14 Buswell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-buswell-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Electrical | Replace old wiring with new wiring. Install new light fixtures, swithces, and receptacles in unit 611. | $5,000 | [E1874090](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874090/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [14 Buswell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-buswell-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Electrical | Replace old wiring with new wiring. Install new light fixtures, swithces, and receptacles in unit 304. | $5,000 | [E1874083](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874083/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [14 Buswell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-buswell-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Electrical | Replace old wiring with new wiring. Install new light fixtures, swithces, and receptacles in unit 612. | $5,000 | [E1874074](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874074/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [14 Buswell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-buswell-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Electrical | Replace old wiring with new wiring. Install new light fixtures, swithces, and receptacles in unit 604. | $5,000 | [E1874068](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874068/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [14 Buswell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-buswell-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Electrical | Replace old wiring with new wiring. Install new light fixtures, swithces, and receptacles in unit 615. | $5,000 | [E1873419](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1873419/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [14 Buswell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-buswell-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Electrical | Replace old wiring with new wiring. Install new light fixtures, swithces, and receptacles in unit 416. | $5,000 | [E1873409](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1873409/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [14 Buswell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-buswell-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Electrical | Replace old wiring with new wiring. Install new light fixtures, swithces, and receptacles in unit 401. | $5,000 | [E1873401](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1873401/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [14 Buswell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-buswell-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Electrical | Replace old wiring with new wiring. Install new light fixtures, swithces, and receptacles in unit 608. | $5,000 | [E1864245](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1864245/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [14 Buswell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-buswell-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Electrical | Replace old wiring with new wiring. Install new light fixtures, swithces, and receptacles in unit 402. | $5,000 | [E1864243](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1864243/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [14 Buswell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-buswell-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Electrical | Replace old wiring with new wiring. Install new light fixtures, swithces, and receptacles in unit 514. | $5,000 | [E1861318](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861318/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [14 Buswell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-buswell-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Electrical | Replace old wiring with new wiring. Install new light fixtures, swithces, and receptacles in unit 614. | $5,000 | [E1856910](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1856910/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [22 Babbitt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-babbitt-st/) | 0.25 mi W | Fire systems | Relocate 2 Speaker/Strobes & Add 3 Speaker Strobes for Lab Renovation | $6,000 | [EFA1867174](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1867174/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [22 Babbitt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-babbitt-st/) | 0.25 mi W | Electrical | Small Lab Renovation. Relocate power, lights & FA. | $20,000 | [E1867162](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867162/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [844-844a Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/844--844a-beacon-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Electrical | Replace old wiring with new wiring. Install new light fixtures, swithces, and receptacles in unit 505. | $5,000 | [E1862219](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862219/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [844-844a Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/844--844a-beacon-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Electrical | Replace old wiring with new wiring. Install new light fixtures, swithces, and receptacles in unit 405. | $5,000 | [E1862214](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862214/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [844-844a Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/844--844a-beacon-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Electrical | Replace old wiring with new wiring. Install new light fixtures, swithces, and receptacles in unit 305. | $5,000 | [E1862208](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862208/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [844-844a Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/844--844a-beacon-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Electrical | Replace old wiring with new wiring. Install new light fixtures, swithces, and receptacles in unit 205. | $5,000 | [E1862198](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862198/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [844-844a Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/844--844a-beacon-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Electrical | Replace old wiring with new wiring. Install new light fixtures, swithces, and receptacles in unit 105. | $5,000 | [E1862179](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862179/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [833 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/833-beacon-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Plumbing | Unit 206: Install tub, toilet, vanity, kitchen sink and dishwasher. Set tub in mortar bed and rough/install shower valve. | $2,500 | [PL1861255](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1861255/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [833 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/833-beacon-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Plumbing | Unit 205: Install tub, toilet, vanity, kitchen sink and dishwasher. Set tub in mortar bed and rough/install shower valve. | $2,500 | [PL1861245](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1861245/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [22 Babbitt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-babbitt-st/) | 0.25 mi W | Alteration or repair | Renovate existing 6th floor lab. Build 2 new walls to separate labs. Relocate existing benches, rework HVAC, lighting, power and plumbing to accommodate new floor plan. | $194,200 | [SF1853713](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853713/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [22 Babbitt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-babbitt-st/) | 0.25 mi W | Electrical | Install (10) new data locations in basement | $9,500 | [ELV1857058](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1857058/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [848 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/848-beacon-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Fire systems | The existing brownstone building at 848 Beacon Street, Boston, MA will have a new fire alarm system installed and will undergo cosmetic finish upgrades throughout the building. The building will be equipped with a new full coverage sprinkler system and new fire alarm devices will be installed | $150,000 | [ALT1850886](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1850886/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [22 Babbitt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-babbitt-st/) | 0.25 mi W | Electrical | HVAC and temperature controls for renovated lab | $15,000 | [ELV1853702](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1853702/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [270 Bay State Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/270-bay-state-rd/) | 0.21 mi W | Electrical | To provide temp power via generator for the BU Beach concert on May 30, 2026. | $3,500 | [ETS1851924](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1851924/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [22 Babbitt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-babbitt-st/) | 0.25 mi W | Fire systems | New Interior fit up for lab | $6,000 | [EFA1851869](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1851869/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [680 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/680-beacon-st/) | 0.19 mi SE | Sign | Elec App. Per BPDA approval 4-14-26 install signs for Citizens: S1 channel letters on backer panel parallel wall sign @34 sf; S2 and S3 two illum blades @19.17 sf each to replace two existing blades; S4 hours on door glass; S5 reface non-illum parallel sign over rear entrance. | $18,000 | [ALT1850496](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1850496/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [22 Babbitt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-babbitt-st/) | 0.25 mi W | Alteration or repair | New Interior Fit Up;The project consists of new casework, alterations to existing casework, MEP modifications, flooring updates, and lighting modifications. | $694,346 | [ALT1836199](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1836199/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [848 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/848-beacon-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Fire systems | Install new addressable fire alarm system with panel and devices. | $75,000 | [EFA1844946](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1844946/) |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Approved | Jun 16, 2026 | 61 Brookline Av | 0.24 mi SE | Zoning appeal; the description is on the city's appeal tracker. | [BOA1824666](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "AppProv" | 2026-03-03 |
| Closed with no decision posted |  | 839 to 843 Beacon St | 0.24 mi S | To change the use to Dunkin' restaurant | [BOA1846602](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed" | 2026-05-06 |

Boston's decision codes, from its data dictionary (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/37d2e087-ce02-4090-bfdf-22de1ada3b23/resource/e11dcfa5-6f6f-4999-abc3-741f53c6731f/download/zba-data-dictionary.pdf): AppProv, "approved with conditions".

## More on this street

Other addresses on Bay State Rd with permits, nearest house number first:

- [171 Bay State Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/171-bay-state-rd/): newest permit Sep 25, 2026
- [161 Bay State Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/161-bay-state-rd/): newest permit Jun 22, 2026
- [136-148 Bay State Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/136--148-bay-state-rd/): newest permit Jul 31, 2026
- [213-217 Bay State Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/213--217-bay-state-rd/): newest permit Dec 6, 2024
- [214 Bay State Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/214-bay-state-rd/): newest permit Sep 9, 2025
- [126 Bay State Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/126-bay-state-rd/): newest permit Aug 24, 2025
- [116 Bay State Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/116-bay-state-rd/): newest permit Oct 19, 2024
- [113 Bay State Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/113-bay-state-rd/): newest permit Sep 28, 2026
- [100 Bay State Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/100-bay-state-rd/): newest permit Nov 25, 2025
- [99 Bay State Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/99-bay-state-rd/): newest permit Aug 27, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-12 03:09 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, 23:47 UTC.

Map, both permits at this address and 76 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/174-bay-state-rd/