# Building permits at 1757 Commonwealth Av, Boston, MA

Seven permits on record here. The newest, Aug 20: Full demolition of existing rear deck. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 53 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Full demolition of existing rear deck. Remove 2 existing footings; install 2 new footings, 12" dia x 48" deep per code. Reconstruct exact-replica deck (8'8"W x 9'7"D x 10'5.5" off ground), same framing specs as existing structure. | $15,300 | [SF1868602](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868602/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Replace 16 existing windows with Pella Impervia fiberglass double-hung 1-over-1 units. Replace one existing sliding door and one existing basement door. No structural changes to existing openings. Same size, same location. Exterior renovation only. | $40,955 | [SF1856641](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856641/) |
| Sep 17, 2024 | Roofing | Strip the existing rubber roof and install new EPDM roof. | $16,200 | [SF1651262](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1651262/) |
| Feb 24, 2020 | Electrical | Replace 100 amp main breaker that has failed and clean up neutral wires. | $1,200 | [E1020539](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1020539/) |
| Sep 4, 2014 | Plumbing | Install a gas conversion burner to replace oil fired burner | $4,500 | [G393308](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G393308/) |
| Jul 7, 2014 | Fence, wall or deck | Repair front porch and rail. Add 2 steps to left front corner (when facing building), as entry into garden. Add wrought iron fence around garden. | $7,300 | [SF381109](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF381109/) |
| May 20, 2014 | Electrical | remove one existing circuit of knob and tube wiring and rewire to meet NEC | $1,700 | [E362797](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E362797/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 23 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | [48 Wallingford Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-wallingford-rd/) | 650 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Resurface driveway | $10,000 | [SF1903944](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903944/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [123 Nottinghill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/123-nottinghill-rd/) | 960 ft NE | Roofing | Remove and replace a portion of the shingle roof8 SQ | $12,450 | [SF1904075](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1904075/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [111 Sutherland Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/111-sutherland-rd/) | 840 ft SE | Roofing | Scrape and remove one layer of asphalt shingle and install about 30 to 35 square of the GAF asphalt shingle matching existing color | $29,970 | [SF1872157](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1872157/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [115-117 Sutherland Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/115--117-sutherland-rd/) | 830 ft SE | Other | Removal of wet maiterial from water damage to the ceiling, walls & floor | $100,000 | [SF1882450](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1882450/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [1718 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1718-commonwealth-av/) | 620 ft E | Plumbing | Bathroom renovation Toilet Vanity Bathtub | $3,500 | [PL1890051](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1890051/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [1718 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1718-commonwealth-av/) | 620 ft E | Alteration or repair | Partial renovation of existing bathroom. No layout of the existing plumbing or structural framing will be made. | $15,000 | [SF1886532](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886532/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [110 Lanark Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/110-lanark-rd/) | 570 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Creation will conduct fire escape repairs on the balconies located at the back of building. The repairs will consist of replacement of all square head bolts to new steel bolts, replacement of cement on brackets, scape and paint, filing and archiving a fire escape affidavit w/ ISD of Boston. | $4,342 | [SF1881841](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1881841/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [15-17 Nottinghill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15--17-nottinghill-rd/) | 880 ft N | Alteration or repair | Creation of an internal Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) within the existing basement footprint of an owner-occupied two-family dwelling, per the City of Boston ADU Program. | $269,000 | [ALT1833381](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1833381/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [80 Nottinghill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/80-nottinghill-rd/) | 810 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Mass Save Insulation & Air Sealing for 3 units. No Structural Changes. | $13,036 | [SF1856787](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856787/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [84-86 Nottinghill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84--86-nottinghill-rd/) | 820 ft NE | Electrical | Upgrade electrical service to 400A | $10,000 | [E1867979](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867979/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [30 Wallingford Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-wallingford-rd/) | 570 ft NW | Plumbing | Backflow Replacement | $1,500 | [PL1870072](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1870072/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [75 Nottinghill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-nottinghill-rd/) | 590 ft NE | Electrical | Job Electrical work : Service upgrade from 200A to 600A for a 16-unit residential building. Install new 600A service equipment, replace feeders, and replace electrical panels for all 16 apartments. | $58,000 | [E1862092](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862092/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [30 Wallingford Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-wallingford-rd/) | 570 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Enclose new laundry chute. Metal studs and sheetrock | $53,300 | [SF1860216](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860216/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [57 Leamington Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-leamington-rd/) | 300 ft NW | Plumbing | re-plumb 2 bathrooms on 1st and 2nd floor. 2 toilets, 2 vanities, 2 tub/shower | $7,000 | [PL1861830](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1861830/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [57 Leamington Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-leamington-rd/) | 300 ft NW | Electrical | rewire 2 bathrooms due to fire Demo all wiring in basement apt so it can not be renovated back to apt repair some code violations | $15,000 | [E1855302](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855302/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [1800 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1800-commonwealth-av/) | 610 ft S | Alteration or repair | Repair water damaged drywall ceiling and wall from water leak from above unit | $750 | [SF1856846](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856846/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [123 Kilsyth Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/123-kilsyth-rd/) | 940 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Replace Three story Porch. | $31,000 | [ALT1757539](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1757539/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [30 Kinross Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-kinross-rd/) | 550 ft SE | Electrical | Check all wiring by electrical code and add more recessed lights | $2,000 | [E1858113](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1858113/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [30 Wallingford Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-wallingford-rd/) | 570 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Remove the existing Trash Chute and Install a new Trash Chute per NFPA 82. | $143,144 | [SF1844141](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844141/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [110 Strathmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/110-strathmore-rd/) | 970 ft S | Electrical | disconnect old condensers and re connect new ones | $600 | [E1847743](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1847743/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [110 Strathmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/110-strathmore-rd/) | 970 ft S | Plumbing | Unit #ph2. Replace 2 furnace. | $5,000 | [G1847558](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1847558/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [24-32 Sidlaw Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24--32-sidlaw-rd/) | 830 ft SW | Plumbing | Replacement of a range | $200 | [G1846393](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1846393/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [101-103 Nottinghill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/101--103-nottinghill-rd/) | 940 ft NE | 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/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | [152-164 Chestnut Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/152--164-chestnut-hill-av/) | 0.21 mi W | Electrical | wiring for lights and receptacles for new Buffalo Wild Wings GO restaurant | $30,000 | [E1905494](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905494/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [52 Lanark Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/52-lanark-rd/) | 0.22 mi SE | Fence, wall or deck | Fully remove and replace the brick staircase and brick retaining wall. Replacing both with 8" CMU fully grouted with vertical and horizontal steel reinforcement. Install new footings for both staircase and retaining wall. Repair wooden walkway and install wooden hand rail on both sides of walkway. c | $30,684 | [SF1859008](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859008/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [183 Strathmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/183-strathmore-rd/) | 0.22 mi SW | Electrical | Electrical updates: Furnish and install breakers, wiring, boxes, devices, finish plates, light fixtures, and all associated fittings to complete electrical updates to 6 apartment units | $4,795 | [E1902169](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1902169/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [152-164 Chestnut Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/152--164-chestnut-hill-av/) | 0.21 mi W | Alteration or repair | Remodeling an interior tenant space in an existing building. | $356,925 | [ALT1875461](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1875461/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [2-4 Wiltshire Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2--4-wiltshire-rd/) | 0.23 mi NW | Plumbing | Replace the stove valve and reconnect the stove | $900 | [G1899759](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1899759/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [111 Kilsyth Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/111-kilsyth-rd/) | 0.21 mi E | 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/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [1853 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1853-commonwealth-av/) | 0.20 mi SW | Electrical | Replace HVAC control wires | $1,000 | [E1895550](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895550/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [50 Sutherland Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-sutherland-rd/) | 0.25 mi S | Plumbing | Renovating - 5 kitchen sinks, 7 roof drains, 7 shower stalls and 7 toilets patients room unit turns. | $44,604 | [PL1891554](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1891554/) |
| Aug 15, 2026 | [1682 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1682-commonwealth-av/) | 0.24 mi E | Plumbing | Replacing gas dryers in common area laundry room. | $400 | [G1888023](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1888023/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [50 Sutherland Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-sutherland-rd/) | 0.25 mi S | Alteration or repair | This project scope includes renovations to seven (7) resident apartment units at Benchmark Senior Living - Chestnut Park at Cleveland Circle. Each unit including new paint, flooring, cabinets, countertops, showers, sinks, faucets, toilets, bath vanities, and vanity light fixtures. | $338,038 | [SF1873648](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873648/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [167-183 Chestnut Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/167--183-chestnut-hill-av/) | 0.23 mi W | Plumbing | Demo drain before trap under stainless sink and add air gap under sink before trap | $800 | [PL1882624](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1882624/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [50 Sutherland Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-sutherland-rd/) | 0.25 mi S | Plumbing | Direct replace 1 RTU | $6,000 | [G1880993](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1880993/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [77 Englewood Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/77-englewood-av/) | 0.25 mi S | Roofing | Emergency repairs to stabilize historic masonry chimneys with loose and falling bricks creating an immediate safety hazard. Work is limited to preservation and in-kind repairs only; no structural changes are proposed. Repairs will prevent further deterioration, water intrusion, and falling debris. | $5,750 | [SF1865037](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1865037/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [50 Sutherland Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-sutherland-rd/) | 0.25 mi S | Electrical | Furnish and install new primary conduits to the property line. Install the owner-supplied temporary generator to the current switchgear main. Furnish & install power changeover from normal power to generator power. Furnish and install power changeover from generator power back to normal power. | $38,000 | [E1870407](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870407/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [50 Sutherland Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-sutherland-rd/) | 0.25 mi S | Electrical | 10 unit turnover, which includes ONLY swapping out old devices/fixtures to new devices/fixtures. | $4,000 | [E1857852](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1857852/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [15 Colborne Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-colborne-rd/) | 0.22 mi E | 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/) | 0.22 mi E | 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/) | 0.22 mi E | Plumbing | bathroom | $3,000 | [PL1864769](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1864769/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [10 Selkirk Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-selkirk-rd/) | 0.20 mi SE | Roofing | Replace entire asphalt shingle roof Replace all flashing as needed it Remove the existing hand rail and install back after the roof is finished | $18,000 | [SF1850501](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850501/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [38-40 Colborne Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38--40-colborne-rd/) | 0.21 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy of existing 2 family; | Not listed | [ALT1860249](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1860249/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [160 Strathmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/160-strathmore-rd/) | 0.23 mi SW | Fire systems | Due to elevator modernization, a new addressable fire alarm control panel and addressable smoke detectors are being installed to support elevator recall. All existing fire alarm devices will be connected to the new panel. | $39,000 | [EFA1849554](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1849554/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [160 Strathmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/160-strathmore-rd/) | 0.23 mi SW | Fire systems | As a part of modernizing the building's elevator, the existing fire alarm panel is being upgraded to an addressable panel to support elevator recall. Addressable detectors will be installed in elevator lobbies. All existing zones will be connected to the new panel and monitored by new modules. | $39,000 | [ALT1849551](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1849551/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [38-40 Colborne Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38--40-colborne-rd/) | 0.21 mi NE | 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 9, 2026 | [15 Colborne Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-colborne-rd/) | 0.22 mi E | 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/) | 0.20 mi NE | 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 26, 2026 | [90 Kilsyth Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/90-kilsyth-rd/) | 0.25 mi E | 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/) | 0.23 mi SE | 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 23, 2026 | [69-75 Strathmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69--75-strathmore-rd/) | 0.21 mi S | Plumbing | Replacement of gas range at 72 Strathmore, unit #8 | $200 | [G1852482](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1852482/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [130 Chestnut Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/130-chestnut-hill-av/) | 0.21 mi NW | Sign | Installation of one double-sided monument sign for 2Life Communities. Approved by BPDA. | $14,315 | [ALT1845841](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1845841/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [50 Sutherland Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-sutherland-rd/) | 0.25 mi S | Plumbing | Renovating - 4 kitchen sink, 10 Lavatories, 10 shower stalls, 10 toilets. | $147,000 | [PL1845873](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1845873/) |

## 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 |  | 15 Priscilla Rd | 0.24 mi NW | To change occupancy from three dwelling units to four dwelling units by way of interior renovations… | [BOA1906667](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-10-02 |
| Requested |  | 111 Kilsyth Rd | 0.21 mi E | 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 |
| Requested |  | 24 Leamington Rd | 190 ft N | To change occupancy from a 1-family to a 2-family dwelling | [BOA1900877](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-09-14 |
| Approved | Jul 14, 2026 | 17r Melton Rd | 960 ft N | Zoning appeal: "rebuilding a garage" | [BOA1833442](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2026-03-26 |

## More on this street

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

- [1734 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1734-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Apr 9, 2026
- [1731 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1731-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Feb 25, 2026
- [1718 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1718-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Aug 20, 2026
- [1800 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1800-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Jun 8, 2026
- [1705-1711 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1705--1711-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Jan 22, 2026
- [1682 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1682-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Aug 15, 2026
- [1666 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1666-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Apr 18, 2025
- [1848-1850 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1848--1850-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Nov 10, 2025
- [1662 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1662-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Sep 2, 2026
- [1853 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1853-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Aug 28, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-08 19:47 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 8, 17:47 UTC.

Map, all 7 permits at this address and 53 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1757-commonwealth-av/