# Building permits at 2018 Commonwealth Av, Boston, MA

Five permits on record here. The newest, Dec 11, 2025: Replacing a ceiling light with a bathroom exhaust fan. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 47 more permits (46 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2025 | Electrical | Replacing a ceiling light with a bathroom exhaust fan. | Not listed | [E1805729](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1805729/) |
| Jul 24, 2024 | Roofing | Repair roofing | $11,875 | [SF1621352](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1621352/) |
| Mar 6, 2023 | Roofing | 1 Install new copper flashing around the chimney 2 Patch all areas on the roof where there is a leak 3 Install new copper drip edge 4 Take off old gutter Install new commercial size (6") aluminum gutter 5 Fix aluminum fascia and soffit 6 Install new step copper flashing on brick walls 7 Clean | $5,200 | [SF1442740](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1442740/) |
| Oct 1, 2012 | Plumbing | Installtion of backflow preventer and hot water tankless | $10,000 | [PL188198](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL188198/) |
| Oct 1, 2012 | Plumbing | installing gas lines and venting to 2 new gas high efficiency condensing boilers | $10,000 | [G188082](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G188082/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 3 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2026 | [10 Wade St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-wade-st/) | 80 ft SW | 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/) | 150 ft SW | 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/) | 160 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/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 26 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 | [2101 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2101-commonwealth-av/) | 940 ft NW | Other | Erect 50x131, 20x30 and (2) 9x10 tents on 20" high platform plus 15x15, 20x60, 6x8 and 9x10 tents at grade on 10/7/26, removal on 10/17/26. | $60,335 | [SF1900965](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900965/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [270 Foster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/270-foster-st/) | 830 ft N | 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/) | 430 ft NE | 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/) | 920 ft NE | 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/) | 430 ft NE | 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 25, 2026 | [35 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-south-st/) | 620 ft E | 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/) | 710 ft E | Electrical | Demo basement apartments | $4,000 | [E1894145](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1894145/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [14 Lane Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-lane-pk/) | 890 ft N | Electrical | Installation of a hardwired smoke detector system. | $3,000 | [E1890528](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890528/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [35 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-south-st/) | 620 ft E | 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/) | 620 ft E | 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/) | 710 ft E | 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/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [34 Kirkwood Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-kirkwood-rd/) | 920 ft NE | 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/) | 870 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Weatherization, Insulation and air sealing | $6,567 | [SF1879120](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879120/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [27-29 Greycliff Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27--29-greycliff-rd/) | 670 ft 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 16, 2026 | [35 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-south-st/) | 620 ft E | 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/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [26 Lane Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-lane-pk/) | 970 ft N | 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/) | 860 ft N | 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/) | 860 ft N | Plumbing | Connecting gas and flues to 2 furnaces | $2,500 | [G1865712](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1865712/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [1957 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1957-commonwealth-av/) | 740 ft E | 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/) | 740 ft E | Electrical | Rewire of existing apartment unit #4 | $5,000 | [E1862447](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862447/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [2101 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2101-commonwealth-av/) | 940 ft NW | Other | Erect a 20x20 frame tent and a 40x80 tent at BC Conference Center on 6-25 to 6-29-26. Using on 6-27 and 6-28 from 2pm to 8pm for Grace Conference. No heat, cooking or smoking. | $1,998 | [SF1860480](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860480/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [1957 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1957-commonwealth-av/) | 740 ft E | Electrical | Rewire of existing apartment unit #5 | $5,000 | [E1857850](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1857850/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [2101 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2101-commonwealth-av/) | 940 ft NW | Other | Erect a 44x83 tent and a 20x20 tent at BC Conference Center on 6-10 to 6-15-26. Using on 6-13 for a Wedding from 2pm to 11pm. No heat, cooking or smoking. | $4,883 | [SF1850890](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850890/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [2101 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2101-commonwealth-av/) | 940 ft NW | Other | Erect a 20x40 frame tent at BC Conference Center on 5-28 to 6-1-26. Using on 5-30 from 3pm to 11pm for a registration tent, storage area and work area Max 20 people. No heat cooking or smoking | $675 | [SF1849745](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849745/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [41 Kirkwood Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-kirkwood-rd/) | 880 ft NE | 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 8, 2026 | [2101 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2101-commonwealth-av/) | 940 ft NW | Other | Erect a 10x10, a 15x45 frame tent and 40x120 pole tent at BC Conference Center on 5-27 to 6-2-26 for the Annual Reunion party on 5-30 from 7pm to 11pm. Roughly 300 people. The 10x10 is only used as a walkway between tents. No cooking or smoking. Large stamped drawing is attached | $3,388 | [SF1846742](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846742/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 18 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | [205 Chiswick Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/205-chiswick-rd/) | 0.21 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-873785) | $3,000 | [SF1893901](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1893901/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [29 Lane Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-lane-pk/) | 0.20 mi N | 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/) | 0.20 mi N | 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/) | 0.20 mi N | 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/) | 0.20 mi N | Electrical | New wiring Unit 1 with 200Amp underground service | $25,000 | [E1902876](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1902876/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [29 Lane Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-lane-pk/) | 0.20 mi N | 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/) | 0.20 mi N | Plumbing | two water heaters, two kitchens, two laundry, four baths and two future baths | $25,000 | [PL1896352](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1896352/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [52-54 Lane Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/52--54-lane-pk/) | 0.23 mi N | Alteration or repair | Amend long form permit #ERT1673243. Approved plans have FAR of.57 where.60 is allowed. New proposed plan makes use of the additional ~150-160 sq. ft. to finish a small portion of the basement on the right side.; Space to be used as a "Study".;e[Plans] filed.;Please note that Page 3 has been revised  | $2,000 | [A1824177](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1824177/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [209 Chestnut Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/209-chestnut-hill-av/) | 0.23 mi E | 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/) | 0.23 mi 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/) | 0.19 mi NE | 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/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [34 Lane Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-lane-pk/) | 0.21 mi N | Alteration or repair | Dismantle the stair treads and risers, form and pour new stair treads and risers. | $35,800 | [SF1861953](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861953/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [247 Chestnut Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/247-chestnut-hill-av/) | 0.23 mi 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 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 26, 2026 | [52-54 Lane Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/52--54-lane-pk/) | 0.23 mi N | Plumbing | two gas stove, two gas tankless, and two gas furnace(future) | $5,000 | [G1853059](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1853059/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [34 Lane Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-lane-pk/) | 0.21 mi N | Electrical | Install new hardwired 120v smoke/carbon system | $3,000 | [E1850288](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1850288/) |

## More on this street

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

- [2021 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2021-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Apr 14, 2026
- [2000 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2000-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Oct 3, 2025
- [1997-2003 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1997--2003-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Sep 11, 2025
- [1988-1992 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1988--1992-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Nov 1, 2024
- [1982-1986 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1982--1986-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Sep 11, 2025
- [2060 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2060-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Feb 3, 2025
- [1963 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1963-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Nov 14, 2025
- [1961 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1961-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Dec 2, 2025
- [1960-1980 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1960--1980-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Mar 20, 2026
- [1959 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1959-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Apr 20, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-06 12:54 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

Map, all 5 permits at this address and 47 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2018-commonwealth-av/