# Building permits at 1868 Commonwealth Av, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $754,085 alteration or repair at 4 Chiswick Rd, permitted Aug 13.

Eight permits on record here. The newest, Feb 11: Install 9 harvey replacement windows. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 48 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 11, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Install 9 harvey replacement windows. (In Unit #3) Energy star, inserts only with no structural work | $8,900 | [SF1820023](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1820023/) |
| Oct 5, 2018 | Fire systems | Replacement of Fire AES radio, like for like. | $900 | [EFA887323](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA887323/) |
| Oct 4, 2012 | Electrical | Relocate panel into apartment. Old work rewire front hallway and living room | $4,000 | [E189500](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E189500/) |
| Jun 14, 2011 | Electrical | re-wiring unit #15 - fourth floor | $1,000 | [E81442](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E81442/) |
| May 26, 2011 | Plumbing | replace plumbing on 4th floor | $2,000 | [PL78657](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL78657/) |
| May 26, 2011 | Plumbing | replace gas range on 4th floor | $300 | [G78660](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G78660/) |
| May 5, 2011 | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation to apartment. Refinish (1) bathroom, (1) bedroom, (1) kitchen, (1) family room. | $13,000 | [SF75448](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF75448/) |
| Aug 16, 2010 | Alteration or repair | installation of new vanity and new tiles. new mirror and shelves. | $7,700 | [SF38358](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF38358/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

48 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 15, 2026 | [1874-1876 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1874--1876-commonwealth-av/) | 140 ft SW | Electrical | Bedroom - 4 Recessed light Kitchen - Circuit C-top 1 - Circuit C-top 2 - Disposal - Fridge - Microwave - 1 R's light Dining/Living - 5 Recessed light - Circuit C-top Bathroom - Fan - Vanity light - GFCI Hall - 2 Recessed light Sub panel | $12,000 | [E1901183](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1901183/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [1874-1876 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1874--1876-commonwealth-av/) | 140 ft SW | Plumbing | Replace Tub, kitchen sink, lavatory and toilet | $2,000 | [PL1883570](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1883570/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [1874-1876 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1874--1876-commonwealth-av/) | 140 ft SW | Plumbing | 1874 Commonwealth Ave, Brighton MA. Permit SF1848056 Kitchen drain and faucet install. | $500 | [PL1848815](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1848815/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [1874-1876 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1874--1876-commonwealth-av/) | 140 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Removal of existing window sashes and replacement with new (Exterior bronze look to remain on new replacement windows) Removal of existing millwork and replacement with new. New kitchen cabinets, countertops, appliances. New electrical panel. Flooring to remain. Bathroom upgrades. | $84,931 | [SF1848056](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848056/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 27 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | [183 Strathmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/183-strathmore-rd/) | 870 ft NW | 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/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [1853 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1853-commonwealth-av/) | 430 ft N | 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/) | 640 ft E | 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 20, 2026 | [374 Chestnut Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/374-chestnut-hill-av/) | 750 ft SE | Roofing | Strip and re-roof, strip and re-side headhouse. All work to be performed on roof. | $123,640 | [SF1889882](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1889882/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [247 Chestnut Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/247-chestnut-hill-av/) | 880 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Masonry repair including repointing, spalling brick replacement, and header and sill repairs. | $103,440 | [SF1852523](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1852523/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [4 Chiswick Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-chiswick-rd/) | 430 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Reconstruction of selected sections of masonry parapet. Repointing of remaining sections of masonry parapet. Limited replacement of precast cornice stones. Patching of remaining precast cornice stones. Apply elastomeric coating to precast cornice stones. Replacement of cracked brick at parapet. | $754,085 | [SF1867700](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867700/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [50 Sutherland Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-sutherland-rd/) | 640 ft E | 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 4, 2026 | [50 Sutherland Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-sutherland-rd/) | 640 ft E | Plumbing | Direct replace 1 RTU | $6,000 | [G1880993](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1880993/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [4 Chiswick Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-chiswick-rd/) | 430 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Install 6 harvey replacement windows. Energy star, inserts only with no structural work | $13,495 | [SF1862757](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1862757/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [77 Englewood Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/77-englewood-av/) | 990 ft E | 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/) | 640 ft E | 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/) |
| Jul 3, 2026 | [4 Chiswick Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-chiswick-rd/) | 430 ft SE | Electrical | Description: kitchen rewire, panel change, adding recess lights and changing plugs. 18 Recess lights, 1 range, 1 dishwasher, 25 receptacles, 8 switches | $16,000 | [E1868274](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1868274/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [50 Sutherland Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-sutherland-rd/) | 640 ft E | 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 24, 2026 | [286 Chestnut Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/286-chestnut-hill-av/) | 420 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Retrofit insulation using poured in place polyurethane insulation | $166,000 | [SF1864258](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864258/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [160 Strathmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/160-strathmore-rd/) | 650 ft NW | 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 | [40 Orkney Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-orkney-rd/) | 880 ft SE | Electrical | Emergency call water meter damage.c Checked all fixtures and devices for water damage. | $500 | [E1861300](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861300/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [160 Strathmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/160-strathmore-rd/) | 650 ft NW | 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 12, 2026 | [247 Chestnut Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/247-chestnut-hill-av/) | 880 ft NW | Alteration or repair | fire escape repairs- exterior at 4 separate areas- repair stair treads, repair cantilever, repair wall supports on side fire escape and rear courtyard balconies--masonry not included-filed separate | $30,000 | [SF1854920](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1854920/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [1800 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1800-commonwealth-av/) | 740 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Repair water damaged drywall ceiling and wall from water leak from above unit | $750 | [SF1856846](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856846/) |
| May 23, 2026 | [69-75 Strathmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69--75-strathmore-rd/) | 950 ft E | Plumbing | Replacement of gas range at 72 Strathmore, unit #8 | $200 | [G1852482](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1852482/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [137 Englewood Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/137-englewood-av/) | 320 ft SE | Alteration or repair | all work to be performed in the courtyard: Window sealant replacement, cut & point masonry joints, patch precast, coat precast | $86,325 | [SF1840615](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1840615/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [110 Strathmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/110-strathmore-rd/) | 390 ft NE | 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/) | 390 ft NE | 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/) | 750 ft N | Plumbing | Replacement of a range | $200 | [G1846393](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1846393/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [1940-1960 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1940--1960-beacon-st/) | 900 ft SE | Sign | Installation of (1) set of internally illuminated channel letters to read "FAR OUT". Installation of (1) set of non-illuminated acrylic letters to read "New Zealand Style Ice Cream". Also the installation of (1) externally illuminated blade sign to read "Far Out Ice Cream, It's Super Choice!" | $16,215 | [ALT1842207](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1842207/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [50 Sutherland Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-sutherland-rd/) | 640 ft E | Plumbing | Renovating - 4 kitchen sink, 10 Lavatories, 10 shower stalls, 10 toilets. | $147,000 | [PL1845873](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1845873/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [1922-1924a Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1922--1924a-beacon-st/) | 990 ft SE | Electrical | Installation of 125 amp sub-panel and 45 kva transformer | $10,000 | [E1843609](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1843609/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 17 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/) | 0.25 mi NW | Electrical | wiring for lights and receptacles for new Buffalo Wild Wings GO restaurant | $30,000 | [E1905494](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905494/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [19-21 Orkney Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19--21-orkney-rd/) | 0.20 mi E | Electrical | complete rewire of 3 family home | $40,000 | [E1903855](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903855/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [152-164 Chestnut Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/152--164-chestnut-hill-av/) | 0.25 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Remodeling an interior tenant space in an existing building. | $356,925 | [ALT1875461](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1875461/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [111 Sutherland Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/111-sutherland-rd/) | 0.24 mi NE | 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/) | 0.25 mi NE | Other | Removal of wet maiterial from water damage to the ceiling, walls & floor | $100,000 | [SF1882450](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1882450/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [209 Chestnut Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/209-chestnut-hill-av/) | 0.23 mi NW | Electrical | service upgrade to 200 amp | $6,500 | [E1889148](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1889148/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [19-21 Orkney Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19--21-orkney-rd/) | 0.20 mi E | Electrical | Rewire entire house complete up to Electrical code first floor second floor third floor and basement | $49,000 | [E1881548](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1881548/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [19-21 Orkney Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19--21-orkney-rd/) | 0.20 mi E | Plumbing | Renew 8 bath 3 kitcen 3 laundry | $35,000 | [PL1874448](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1874448/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [19-21 Orkney Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19--21-orkney-rd/) | 0.20 mi E | Plumbing | replace 3 water heater 3 gas stove 3 dryer | $8,000 | [G1874450](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1874450/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [10 Selkirk Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-selkirk-rd/) | 0.24 mi E | 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 5, 2026 | [30 Kinross Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-kinross-rd/) | 0.22 mi NE | Electrical | Check all wiring by electrical code and add more recessed lights | $2,000 | [E1858113](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1858113/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [15 Orkney Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-orkney-rd/) | 0.21 mi E | Electrical | Install circuit for electric range. Install circuit for hood. Replace electric panel. | $5,000 | [E1856184](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1856184/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [6 Orkney Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-orkney-rd/) | 0.24 mi E | Plumbing | Unit 25 Bathroom and kitchen | $4,500 | [PL1855361](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1855361/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [6 Orkney Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-orkney-rd/) | 0.24 mi E | Plumbing | Unit 25: Replace gas stove | $800 | [G1847435](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1847435/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [19-21 Orkney Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19--21-orkney-rd/) | 0.20 mi E | Fire systems | Install low voltage fire alarm to monitor common areas and sprinkler system in this 3 unit residential property. | $8,675 | [EFA1847455](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1847455/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [6 Orkney Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-orkney-rd/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical | unit #25 complete rewire of a studio unit. kitchen, bath, living area along with a new sub panel inside the unit for all new wiring. | $8,000 | [E1846263](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846263/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [6 Orkney Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-orkney-rd/) | 0.24 mi E | Alteration or repair | Spray foam & rockwool insulation, sheetrock/plaster, white oak hardwood floors, interior & entry doors, kitchen cabinet installation, ceramic tile (kitchen & bathroom floors/walls), finish carpentry, baseboards, closet shelving, and paint throughout. - Work limited to Unit 25 | $55,340 | [SF1845320](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845320/) |

## More on this street

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

- [1870 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1870-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Mar 18, 2026
- [1871-1875 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1871--1875-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Mar 18, 2025
- [1874-1876 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1874--1876-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Sep 15, 2026
- [1853 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1853-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Aug 28, 2026
- [1848-1850 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1848--1850-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Nov 10, 2025
- [1925 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1925-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Jan 6, 2025
- [1933 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1933-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Mar 25, 2026
- [1800 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1800-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Jun 8, 2026
- [1940 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1940-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Nov 25, 2025
- [1945-1949 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1945--1949-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Oct 20, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-07 20:23 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

Map, all 8 permits at this address and 48 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1868-commonwealth-av/