# Building permits at 1955 Commonwealth Av, Boston, MA

Five permits on record here. The newest, Dec 2, 2025: Electrical Panel Replacement for Units 2, 4, 5 and 6. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 57 more permits (56 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2, 2025 | Electrical | Electrical Panel Replacement for Units 2, 4, 5 and 6 | $4,200 | [E1802943](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1802943/) |
| Feb 1, 2017 | Fence, wall or deck | Porch and stair repair: remove excessive rust. Re-bolt step connections where needed. Paint repairs. | $626 | [SF657203](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF657203/) |
| Dec 8, 2016 | Fence, wall or deck | Install railing @ ground level basement access stair well. Install two new porch railings. | $2,069 | [SF657205](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF657205/) |
| Jul 25, 2016 | Alteration or repair | Cut and point part of the brick side wall, Apx. 380 sf Repair all cracks | $19,800 | [SF616322](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF616322/) |
| Apr 13, 2016 | Alteration or repair | revove existing chimney | $7,000 | [SF579826](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF579826/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 9 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2026 | [35 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-south-st/) | 200 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/) | 160 ft NW | Electrical | Demo basement apartments | $4,000 | [E1894145](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1894145/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [35 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-south-st/) | 200 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/) | 200 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/) | 160 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/) | 200 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/) | 35 ft NW | Electrical | Rewire of existing apartment unit #6 | $5,000 | [E1862456](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862456/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [1957 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1957-commonwealth-av/) | 35 ft NW | Electrical | Rewire of existing apartment unit #4 | $5,000 | [E1862447](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862447/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [1957 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1957-commonwealth-av/) | 35 ft NW | Electrical | Rewire of existing apartment unit #5 | $5,000 | [E1857850](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1857850/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 24 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [152-164 Chestnut Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/152--164-chestnut-hill-av/) | 910 ft NE | Plumbing | install waste vent and water pipe for Buffalo Wild Wings Restaurant | $42,000 | [PL1907488](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1907488/) |
| Oct 6, 2026 | [152-164 Chestnut Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/152--164-chestnut-hill-av/) | 910 ft NE | Plumbing | install gas pipe for Buffalo Wild Wings | $13,000 | [G1907491](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1907491/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [152-164 Chestnut Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/152--164-chestnut-hill-av/) | 910 ft NE | 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/) | 860 ft N | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-873785) | $3,000 | [SF1893901](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1893901/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [183 Strathmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/183-strathmore-rd/) | 730 ft E | 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/) | 910 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Remodeling an interior tenant space in an existing building. | $356,925 | [ALT1875461](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1875461/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [270 Foster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/270-foster-st/) | 870 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Interior gut renovation. Replace kitchen cabinets, bathrooms, strip walls. Exterior replace roof and siding where needed, deck and stairs where rotted, new windows. Insulate to code, drywall, new hw floors, trim/doors, cabinets, tile, vanities. | $257,000 | [SF1889846](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1889846/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [15 Radnor Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-radnor-rd/) | 550 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/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [34 Kirkwood Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-kirkwood-rd/) | 650 ft 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 28, 2026 | [15 Radnor Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-radnor-rd/) | 550 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 19, 2026 | [209 Chestnut Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/209-chestnut-hill-av/) | 500 ft NE | 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/) | 450 ft E | 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/) | 550 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 6, 2026 | [167-183 Chestnut Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/167--183-chestnut-hill-av/) | 980 ft NE | 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/) | 650 ft 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/) | 660 ft N | Alteration or repair | Weatherization, Insulation and air sealing | $6,567 | [SF1879120](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879120/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [286 Chestnut Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/286-chestnut-hill-av/) | 900 ft E | 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/) | 790 ft E | 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/) | 790 ft E | 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/) | 450 ft E | 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 11, 2026 | [10 Wade St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-wade-st/) | 810 ft 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/) | 860 ft 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/) | 930 ft 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 | [41 Kirkwood Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-kirkwood-rd/) | 480 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/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 24 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | [29 Lane Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-lane-pk/) | 0.25 mi NW | Electrical | Low Voltage TV and Internet Unit#2 | $3,500 | [ELV1902911](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1902911/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [29 Lane Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-lane-pk/) | 0.25 mi NW | Electrical | Low Voltage TV and Internet Unit#1 | $3,500 | [ELV1902890](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1902890/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [29 Lane Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-lane-pk/) | 0.25 mi NW | Electrical | New wiring Unit#2 with 200Amp underground service | $25,000 | [E1902900](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1902900/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [29 Lane Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-lane-pk/) | 0.25 mi NW | Electrical | New wiring Unit 1 with 200Amp underground service | $25,000 | [E1902876](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1902876/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [1874-1876 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1874--1876-commonwealth-av/) | 0.24 mi SE | 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 2, 2026 | [29 Lane Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-lane-pk/) | 0.25 mi NW | Plumbing | two gas waterheaters and two gas stove | $4,000 | [G1896353](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1896353/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [29 Lane Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-lane-pk/) | 0.25 mi NW | Plumbing | two water heaters, two kitchens, two laundry, four baths and two future baths | $25,000 | [PL1896352](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1896352/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [32 Colwell Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-colwell-av/) | 0.19 mi N | Plumbing | Install 3 kitchens, 6 bathrooms in 3 laundries. | $45,000 | [PL1894725](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1894725/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [32 Colwell Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-colwell-av/) | 0.19 mi N | Plumbing | Install 3 gas stoves, 2 fireplaces in 3 gas, hot water tanks. | $6,725 | [G1894729](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1894729/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [1853 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1853-commonwealth-av/) | 0.20 mi E | Electrical | Replace HVAC control wires | $1,000 | [E1895550](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895550/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [14 Lane Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-lane-pk/) | 0.21 mi NW | Electrical | Installation of a hardwired smoke detector system. | $3,000 | [E1890528](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890528/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [35 Colwell Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-colwell-av/) | 0.21 mi N | Roofing | Removing existing roof, installing new icy water barrier and new asphalt roof 30 Squares | $22,500 | [SF1889539](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1889539/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [1874-1876 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1874--1876-commonwealth-av/) | 0.24 mi SE | Plumbing | Replace Tub, kitchen sink, lavatory and toilet | $2,000 | [PL1883570](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1883570/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [27-29 Greycliff Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27--29-greycliff-rd/) | 0.23 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Amend existing permit ERT1667047- 1) Add a bathroom in the attic of 27 Greycliff RD.; 2) Add staircase from basement to outside. 3) Modify partition some interior partition walls (minor, non-structural);4) Add bathroom &; bedroom w/ closet in attic of 29 Greycliff RD.;Amendment to ERT1667047 to corr | $15,100 | [A1797099](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1797099/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [26 Lane Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-lane-pk/) | 0.24 mi NW | Electrical | Installing a hardwired smoke alarm system throughout home | $6,000 | [E1871903](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1871903/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [48 Greycliff Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-greycliff-rd/) | 0.23 mi NW | Plumbing | Finish work on a 2 family 2 bathrooms kitchen laundry and water heater in each | $4,500 | [PL1865711](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1865711/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [48 Greycliff Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-greycliff-rd/) | 0.23 mi NW | Plumbing | Connecting gas and flues to 2 furnaces | $2,500 | [G1865712](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1865712/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [231 Foster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/231-foster-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Plumbing | Waste and water | $9,000 | [PL1859183](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1859183/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [231 Foster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/231-foster-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Addition | New work addition to single family residence | $30,000 | [E1858609](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1858609/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [231 Foster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/231-foster-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Electrical | Install Low Voltage Smoke/ CO Alarm System | $5,000 | [ELV1857224](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1857224/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [32 Colwell Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-colwell-av/) | 0.19 mi N | Alteration or repair | replace load bearing beams first and second floor. Add new beam and footings in basement to carry loads. Temporary supporting walls first and second floor during beam replacement.This permit is for what is stated in the job description not window wells or entrance door as shown on the drawings or an | $62,680 | [ALT1837823](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1837823/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [1874-1876 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1874--1876-commonwealth-av/) | 0.24 mi SE | 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/) | 0.24 mi SE | 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/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [24-32 Sidlaw Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24--32-sidlaw-rd/) | 0.21 mi E | Plumbing | Replacement of a range | $200 | [G1846393](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1846393/) |

## 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 |  | 64 to 66 Lane Pk | 0.22 mi NW | To correct a violation issued by ISD | [BOA1864271](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-06-23 |
| Approved | Apr 28, 2026 | 1954 Commonwealth Av | 410 ft S | Zoning appeal: "ARTICLE 80: Preserve the existing structure by relocating it closer to Commonwealth Avenue…" | [BOA1827544](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "ZBA Decision Finalized", decision "Approved" | 2026-03-12 |

## More on this street

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

- [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
- [1950 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1950-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Mar 28, 2026
- [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
- [1945-1949 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1945--1949-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Oct 20, 2025
- [1940 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1940-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Nov 25, 2025
- [1933 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1933-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Mar 25, 2026
- [1982-1986 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1982--1986-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Sep 11, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-09 10:19 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, 06:47 UTC.

Map, all 5 permits at this address and 57 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1955-commonwealth-av/