# Building permits at 1950 Commonwealth Av, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $356,925 alteration or repair at 152-164 Chestnut Hill Av, permitted Sep 18.

Seven permits on record here. The newest, Mar 28: Erect 20x30 tent on 4/18/26, removal on 4/20/26. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 39 more permits (38 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 28, 2026 | Other | Erect 20x30 tent on 4/18/26, removal on 4/20/26. | $830 | [SF1830132](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1830132/) |
| Apr 3, 2025 | Other | Erect 20x30 tent on 4/19/25, removal on 4/21/25. | $805 | [SF1703317](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1703317/) |
| Apr 3, 2023 | Other | Erect 20x30 tent on 4/16/23, removal on 4/17/23. | $750 | [SF1448799](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1448799/) |
| Oct 8, 2021 | Other | Erect 20x30 tent on 10/11/21, removal on 10/11/21. Marathon Med Tent 19 | $685 | [SF1251845](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1251845/) |
| Mar 13, 2019 | Other | Erect 20x30 tent on 4/13/1/. Removal on 4/15/19. | $765 | [SF929770](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF929770/) |
| Apr 4, 2018 | Other | Erect 20x30 tent on 4/14/18. Removal on 4/16/18. | $1,000 | [SF809537](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF809537/) |
| Mar 23, 2017 | Other | Erect 20x30 tent on 4/15/17. Removal on 4/17/17. | $1,000 | [SF691217](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF691217/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | [183 Strathmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/183-strathmore-rd/) | 740 ft NE | 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 15, 2026 | [1874-1876 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1874--1876-commonwealth-av/) | 890 ft E | 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/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [15 Radnor Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-radnor-rd/) | 1,000 ft NW | Electrical | Temporarily remove and reinstall existing electrical service as needed to allow PVC installation behind service. Install boxes and wiring for 4 exterior lights and 2 exterior receptacles. | $2,000 | [E1897563](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1897563/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [15 Radnor Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-radnor-rd/) | 1,000 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Remove all existing cedar siding and install new 38 SQ of siding + 38 windows and 4 new doors | $50,000 | [SF1895533](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895533/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [1853 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1853-commonwealth-av/) | 850 ft E | Electrical | Replace HVAC control wires | $1,000 | [E1895550](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895550/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [35 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-south-st/) | 670 ft NW | Electrical | Demo basement apartments | $4,000 | [E1894148](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1894148/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [31 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-south-st/) | 640 ft NW | Electrical | Demo basement apartments | $4,000 | [E1894145](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1894145/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [209 Chestnut Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/209-chestnut-hill-av/) | 770 ft N | Electrical | service upgrade to 200 amp | $6,500 | [E1889148](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1889148/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [247 Chestnut Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/247-chestnut-hill-av/) | 350 ft NE | 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 12, 2026 | [50 Kirkwood Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-kirkwood-rd/) | 980 ft N | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 14 windows and 1 entry door, like for like, same size, no structural changes | $18,000 | [SF1883724](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1883724/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [1874-1876 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1874--1876-commonwealth-av/) | 890 ft E | Plumbing | Replace Tub, kitchen sink, lavatory and toilet | $2,000 | [PL1883570](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1883570/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [35 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-south-st/) | 670 ft NW | Plumbing | water heater unit 1 | $650 | [PL1882863](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1882863/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [35 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-south-st/) | 670 ft NW | Plumbing | water heater unit 1 | $650 | [G1882862](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1882862/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [31 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-south-st/) | 640 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Complete demolition of all interior partition walls, ceiling, flooring, bathroom, etc., leaving the units on studs. Units B1 and B4 at 35 South St. and units B1, B3 and B4 at 31 South St. | $206,050 | [SF1873112](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873112/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [35 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-south-st/) | 670 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Complete demolition of all interior partition walls, ceiling, flooring, bathroom, etc. leaving the units on studs. Units B2 and B3 at 35 South St. and unit B2 at 31 South St | $110,000 | [SF1871092](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871092/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [1957 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1957-commonwealth-av/) | 510 ft NW | Electrical | Rewire of existing apartment unit #6 | $5,000 | [E1862456](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862456/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [286 Chestnut Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/286-chestnut-hill-av/) | 580 ft E | Alteration or repair | Retrofit insulation using poured in place polyurethane insulation | $166,000 | [SF1864258](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864258/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [1957 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1957-commonwealth-av/) | 510 ft NW | Electrical | Rewire of existing apartment unit #4 | $5,000 | [E1862447](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862447/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [160 Strathmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/160-strathmore-rd/) | 640 ft NE | 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/) | 640 ft NE | 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/) | 350 ft NE | 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 | [1957 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1957-commonwealth-av/) | 510 ft NW | Electrical | Rewire of existing apartment unit #5 | $5,000 | [E1857850](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1857850/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [41 Kirkwood Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-kirkwood-rd/) | 940 ft N | Electrical | Re-wiring of 2 family dwelling with addition of public meter and new service equipment. Project is being taken over from electrician whom walked away from job before pulling an electrical permit | $16,000 | [E1849973](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1849973/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [1874-1876 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1874--1876-commonwealth-av/) | 890 ft E | 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/) | 890 ft E | 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/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 14 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 N | Electrical | wiring for lights and receptacles for new Buffalo Wild Wings GO restaurant | $30,000 | [E1905494](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905494/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [205 Chiswick Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/205-chiswick-rd/) | 0.25 mi N | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-873785) | $3,000 | [SF1893901](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1893901/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [152-164 Chestnut Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/152--164-chestnut-hill-av/) | 0.21 mi N | Alteration or repair | Remodeling an interior tenant space in an existing building. | $356,925 | [ALT1875461](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1875461/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [34 Kirkwood Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-kirkwood-rd/) | 0.21 mi N | Alteration or repair | Refinish masonry front entry stairs with new masonry treads. Replace 3 basement windows. | $15,000 | [SF1895481](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895481/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [167-183 Chestnut Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/167--183-chestnut-hill-av/) | 0.23 mi N | 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 3, 2026 | [34 Kirkwood Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-kirkwood-rd/) | 0.21 mi N | Electrical | upgrading from 100 amp single phase to 300 amp service relocating panels. | Not listed | [E1875861](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1875861/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [30 Kirkwood Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-kirkwood-rd/) | 0.21 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Weatherization, Insulation and air sealing | $6,567 | [SF1879120](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879120/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [10 Wade St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-wade-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Electrical | Install new 120v hardwired voice alert 10 year battery smoke/carbon system | $2,000 | [E1859951](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1859951/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [16 Wade St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-wade-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Electrical | Install new hardwired 120v smoke/carbon system | $3,000 | [E1850277](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1850277/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [7 Wade St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-wade-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Electrical | Install new 120v hardwired, photoelectric, 10 year sealed batter, voice alert smoke/carbon system | $3,000 | [E1848538](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1848538/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [137 Englewood Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/137-englewood-av/) | 0.23 mi E | 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/) | 0.23 mi E | 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/) | 0.23 mi E | 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/) | 0.20 mi NE | Plumbing | Replacement of a range | $200 | [G1846393](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1846393/) |

## More on this street

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

- [1955 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1955-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Dec 2, 2025
- [1945-1949 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1945--1949-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Oct 20, 2025
- [1957 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1957-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Jun 25, 2026
- [1959 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1959-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Apr 20, 2026
- [1940 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1940-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Nov 25, 2025
- [1960-1980 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1960--1980-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Mar 20, 2026
- [1961 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1961-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Dec 2, 2025
- [1963 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1963-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Nov 14, 2025
- [1933 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1933-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Mar 25, 2026
- [1925 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1925-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Jan 6, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-07 21:27 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

Map, all 7 permits at this address and 39 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1950-commonwealth-av/