# Building permits at 20 Western Av, Boston, MA The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $3.8M alteration or repair at 35 Harvard Wy, permitted May 12. 21 permits on record here. The newest, Sep 25: Erect 30x40 tent on 9/30/26, removal on 10/5/26. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 23 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 25, 2026 | Other | Erect 30x40 tent on 9/30/26, removal on 10/5/26. | $2,415 | [SF1902069](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902069/) | | Sep 15, 2026 | Other | Erect 30x70 tent on 9/16/26, removal on 9/18/26. Please note: 20 Western Ave is closest address in database to new street (1 Milestone St) | $3,795 | [SF1901367](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901367/) | | Sep 15, 2026 | Other | Erect 30x40 tent on 9/18/26, removal on 9/21/26. | $2,415 | [SF1900653](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900653/) | | Jul 15, 2026 | Other | Erect 30x40 tent on 7/15/26, removal on 7/18/26. | $4,105 | [SF1872439](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1872439/) | | Jun 17, 2026 | Other | Erect 30x40 tent on 6/18/26, removal on 6/25/26. | $4,105 | [SF1860374](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860374/) | | Apr 14, 2026 | Other | Erect 9x45 tent on 4/14/26, removal on 4/17/26. | $990 | [SF1838051](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1838051/) | | Mar 31, 2026 | Plumbing | Installing a reverse Osmosis treatment system to feed Espresso machine, 20" sediment and carbon filters for the drip coffee system, and 20" sediment and anti-scale filters for the ice machine. | $8,426 | [PL1832645](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1832645/) | | Feb 4, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Fast Track- Harvard Rubinstein Conf Ctr Lobby Cafe Coffee Shop. New fixtures, electrical, plumbing, hood with ansul, kitchen equipment, FF&E. All work in full compliance with 780 CMR,527 CMR,521 CMR. All work as per plans Approved by Boston ISD Health Division. | $413,000 | [ALT1807819](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1807819/) | | Jan 23, 2026 | Fire systems | Renovation of existing area on 1st floor for coffee shop | $5,000 | [EFA1814050](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1814050/) | | Jan 9, 2026 | Electrical | Renovation of existing area on 1st floor for coffee shop | $25,000 | [E1810668](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1810668/) | | Jan 6, 2026 | Plumbing | Plumbing scope for the new cafe project on the first floor. | $50,000 | [PL1809425](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1809425/) | | Nov 17, 2025 | Electrical | Temporary power for new street lighting. | $5,000 | [ETS1798345](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1798345/) | | Sep 30, 2025 | Solar | 95.52Kw dc / 80.00kw ac roof mounted solar array | $26,000 | [E1783861](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1783861/) | | Jul 9, 2025 | Electrical | Provide branch wiring and conduit for a new water feature for Harvard University at 20 Western Ave. | $180,000 | [E1731805](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1731805/) | | May 16, 2025 | Electrical | New street lighting system along new road Trotting Avenue and Milestone Street. | $200,000 | [E1719568](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1719568/) | | Mar 26, 2025 | Electrical | Install conduit & wiring for lighting, outlets & power pedestals for new outside Greenway space. Install empty conduits for tel-data provisions. Install feeder for new Greenway electric room. | $750,000 | [E1699936](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1699936/) | | Oct 8, 2024 | Electrical | Provide low voltage wiring for camera's, doors, and tel/data systems throughout building. Address listed as 22-40 Western Ave. | $125,000 | [ELV1657385](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1657385/) | | Jul 9, 2024 | Other | Harvard ERC Greenway- Landscape, hardscape, water feature, furnishings, support area lighting, installation. All work associated and fees paid under ERT 1477406 Harvard David Rubenstein Conference Center. All work in full compliance with 780 CMR,527 CMR,521 CMR. All Exterior work in private way. | $1,000 | [SF1623884](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1623884/) | | Oct 3, 2023 | Fire systems | Installation of Pre Action System | $6,000 | [EFA1530274](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1530274/) | | Oct 3, 2023 | Fire systems | Installation of Pre Action System | $6,000 | [E1530269](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1530269/) | | Sep 22, 2023 | New building | Conference center w/ 3 stories and basement. Mass Timber Construction Type VA, Elevators, M/E/P systems. 3 level Atrium w/ smoke control, Life Safety systems NFPA 70,72,13,14,20, CMR 780- 9th Ed. \Occupancies non separated mixed use- A-2 dining, A-3, B- Office/meeting rooms, M- Retail, S-2 Storage. | $59,294,302 | [ERT1477406](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1477406/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 23 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 14 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 31, 2026 | [640 Soldiers Field Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/640-soldiers-field-rd/) | 900 ft N | Roofing | Removal of an existing rubber roof system down to the concrete substrate. Remove roofing debris off site to an approved landfill. Then we will be installing a single ply roof system with tapered insulation per MA code. | $1,185,000 | [SF1888923](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888923/) | | Aug 18, 2026 | [80 N Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/80-n-harvard-st/) | 990 ft NW | Fire systems | Replace dry sprinkler system throughout loading dock and supporting spaces. Install nitrogen generator and replace currently installed dry valve. | $151,102 | [ALT1865079](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1865079/) | | Aug 10, 2026 | [1 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-western-av/) | 460 ft NE | Electrical | Removal of temporary ATS. Installation of new ATS. | $5,000 | [E1883759](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1883759/) | | Aug 10, 2026 | [1 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-western-av/) | 460 ft NE | Electrical | Demo existing ATS. Installation of temporary ATS and temporary wiring. | $5,000 | [E1883757](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1883757/) | | Jul 29, 2026 | [117 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/117-western-av/) | 700 ft NW | Electrical | add low voltage security wiring to (3) doors | $3,500 | [ELV1879249](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1879249/) | | Jul 29, 2026 | [117 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/117-western-av/) | 700 ft NW | Electrical | Relocate existing light, relocate outlet, add new light and add exit sign. | $3,000 | [E1879246](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1879246/) | | Jul 27, 2026 | [30-40 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30--40-western-av/) | 290 ft W | Sign | Intstal "COOP" Retail Sign as APPROVED by BPDA. As per plans and document provided. All work in full compliance with MGL 780 CMR,527 CMR, 521 CMR | $15,000 | [ALT1870308](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1870308/) | | Jul 23, 2026 | [117 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/117-western-av/) | 700 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Addition and relocation of (4) doors in tunnels below Spangler Center. Includes construction of partitions, installation of card readers and automatic door openers, and minor MEP relocations to accommodate new door locations. | $168,322 | [SF1873792](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873792/) | | Jul 16, 2026 | [30-40 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30--40-western-av/) | 290 ft W | Alteration or repair | New ATLAS Hotel - Change Occupancy to Include "LIVE ENTERTAINMENT". This is a licensed full service hotel with restaurant, retail, Parking Garage. | $100 | [ALT1846962](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1846962/) | | Jul 1, 2026 | [117 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/117-western-av/) | 700 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Remove damaged section of brick chimney and rebuild it. | $179,747 | [SF1865412](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1865412/) | | Jun 25, 2026 | [60 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60-western-av/) | 400 ft S | Electrical | 30 telecom drops & 5 security devices on the 1st floor of 60 Western Ave (1 Milestone St) for tenant Little Sprouts RS-267340 | $5,136 | [ELV1864431](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1864431/) | | Jun 9, 2026 | [35 Harvard Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-harvard-wy/) | 920 ft NW | Electrical | Replace lights in (11) classrooms with new | $250,000 | [E1848806](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1848806/) | | May 12, 2026 | [35 Harvard Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-harvard-wy/) | 920 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Upgrades to existing lighting and controls in Basement and 1st Floor Classrooms. Work includes Lighting, Controls and minor Fire Alarm work. | $3,823,080 | [ALT1843720](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1843720/) | | May 5, 2026 | [60 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60-western-av/) | 400 ft S | Electrical | One Milestone - Little Sprouts. MISC Low Voltage HVAC Control Wiring KG 264159 | $37,000 | [ELV1845650](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1845650/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 9 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 14, 2026 | [68 Hopedale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/68-hopedale-st/) | 0.25 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Mass save insulation and air sealing. No structural changes. No dumpster needed. | $11,246 | [SF1879253](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879253/) | | Aug 4, 2026 | [114 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114-western-av/) | 0.19 mi W | Plumbing | Re-plumbing a kitchen sink waste to use the fixture as a "Food Prep Sink" | $350 | [PL1875774](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1875774/) | | Jun 22, 2026 | [40 Harvard Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-harvard-wy/) | 0.22 mi N | Electrical | Install 12 data jacks | $6,500 | [ELV1862161](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1862161/) | | Jun 22, 2026 | [40 Harvard Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-harvard-wy/) | 0.22 mi N | Electrical | Upgrade lighting and lighting controls in several locations | $61,000 | [E1862156](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862156/) | | Jun 3, 2026 | [40 Harvard Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-harvard-wy/) | 0.22 mi N | Plumbing | Replacing existing mop service basin in basement | $3,000 | [PL1856160](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1856160/) | | Jun 2, 2026 | [40 Harvard Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-harvard-wy/) | 0.22 mi N | Alteration or repair | New Mop Sink, Retrofitted Light Fixtures and Controls, Flooring, and Paint | $235,539 | [SF1855913](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855913/) | | May 22, 2026 | [25 Harvard Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-harvard-wy/) | 0.22 mi NW | Other | Erect 41x24, 20x40, 20x30 and 20x20 tents and 25x41x36" platform on 5/20/26, removal on 5/29/26. | $15,580 | [SF1849160](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849160/) | | May 15, 2026 | [114 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114-western-av/) | 0.19 mi W | Electrical | Low voltage building automation and controls for RTU replacement | $1,500 | [ELV1849386](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1849386/) | | May 15, 2026 | [114 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114-western-av/) | 0.19 mi W | Electrical | Harvard 114 Western Ave RTU Replacement. Disconnect/Reconnect Power for (1) RTU AG 264185 | $6,514 | [E1850049](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1850049/) | ## 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Closed with no decision posted | | 50 to 54 Western Av | 480 ft SW | Zoning appeal; the city gives no description. | [BOA1856613](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed" | 2026-06-01 | ## More on this street Other addresses on Western Av with permits, nearest house number first: - [12 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-western-av/): newest permit Feb 19, 2025 - [30-40 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30--40-western-av/): newest permit Jul 27, 2026 - [1 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-western-av/): newest permit Aug 10, 2026 - [50 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-western-av/): newest permit Oct 10, 2024 - [50-54 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50--54-western-av/): newest permit Feb 3, 2026 - [60 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60-western-av/): newest permit Jun 25, 2026 - [100 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/100-western-av/): newest permit Jan 20, 2026 - [111 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/111-western-av/): newest permit Jul 23, 2025 - [114 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114-western-av/): newest permit Aug 4, 2026 - [117 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/117-western-av/): newest permit Jul 29, 2026 --- Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-12 05:02 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, all 21 permits at this address and 23 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-western-av/