# Building permits at 2101 Commonwealth Av, Boston, MA 18 permits on record here. The newest, Sep 17: Erect 50x131, 20x30 and (2) 9x10 tents on 20" high platform plus 15x15. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 43 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 17, 2026 | 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/) | | Jun 18, 2026 | 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/) | | May 20, 2026 | 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 | 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 8, 2026 | 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/) | | Oct 31, 2025 | Electrical | Install of temp generator and spider boxes, run cords for a wedding | $6,000 | [E1791758](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1791758/) | | Oct 13, 2025 | Other | Erect 50x99, 20x40, (2) 6x10 and 6x150 tents with flooring (0' - 2') and 16x32x16" platform on 10/20/25, removal on 10/28/25. | $51,305 | [SF1787366](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1787366/) | | May 27, 2025 | Other | Erect a 40x120 tent and a 15x45 tent at BC Conference Center on 5-28 to 6-3-25. Using on 5-31 from 6pm to 11pm for Annual Reunion party. 300 people. No cooking or smoking. Large stamped drawing attached. | $3,211 | [SF1719732](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1719732/) | | Apr 29, 2025 | Electrical | Temporary generator power for a concert event in the Mod Lot at Boston College on 5/1/2025 | $2,000 | [ETS1715074](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1715074/) | | Apr 29, 2025 | Electrical | Temporary generator power for a concert event in the Mod Lot at Boston College on 4/21/2025 | $2,000 | [ETS1703396](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1703396/) | | Feb 27, 2023 | Electrical | Controls wiring for AHU Upgrades | $5,000 | [E1444187](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1444187/) | | Feb 7, 2023 | Electrical | Minor lighting and power upgrades @ BC McMullen | $21,000 | [E1438830](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1438830/) | | Sep 14, 2016 | Other | Erect 60x148, 66x24, 50x50, 20x50, 20x30, 20x20, 10x10 and (12) 6x10 tents with flooring (maximum of 16" high) on 9/17/16. Removal beginning on 9/30/16. | $90,000 | [SF636539](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF636539/) | | Mar 11, 2015 | Electrical | BC McMullen Museum (NPB/JME #15-2015) Low voltage building automation control system. | $60,000 | [ELV452480](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV452480/) | | Dec 18, 2014 | Electrical | Temporary Gas needed for some construction activities, gas permit already pulled for the larger activities on project. | $3,000 | [G434981](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G434981/) | | Aug 22, 2012 | Other | Erect 40x60 tent on grass in front of 2101 comm ave boston college. 9/10 -9/12 | $1,500 | [SF175794](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF175794/) | | Jun 1, 2010 | Other | erect 40x60 tent on grass field in front of 2101 Comm Ave. 6/2 through 6/10 (G-28 License Paul Appleton) | $1,000 | [SF27971](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF27971/) | | May 11, 2010 | Other | erect 50x140 tent on field behind 2101 comm ave (boston college) for graduation 5/20 - 5/27/2010 | $4,000 | [SF25316](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF25316/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 43 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 27 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 22, 2026 | [29 Lane Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-lane-pk/) | 970 ft NE | 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/) | 970 ft NE | 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/) | 970 ft NE | 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/) | 970 ft NE | Electrical | New wiring Unit 1 with 200Amp underground service | $25,000 | [E1902876](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1902876/) | | Sep 9, 2026 | [2121 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2121-commonwealth-av/) | 390 ft W | Other | Erect a 40x60 frame tent and a 10x10 tent at BC Cadigan Lawn on 9-23 to 9-24-26. Using on 9-24 for the Annual Board of Trustees dinner from 5pm to 8pm. No heat, cooking or smoking. | $2,014 | [SF1899170](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899170/) | | Sep 2, 2026 | [29 Lane Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-lane-pk/) | 970 ft NE | 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/) | 970 ft NE | Plumbing | two water heaters, two kitchens, two laundry, four baths and two future baths | $25,000 | [PL1896352](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1896352/) | | Aug 21, 2026 | [14 Lane Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-lane-pk/) | 950 ft NE | Electrical | Installation of a hardwired smoke detector system. | $3,000 | [E1890528](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890528/) | | Aug 3, 2026 | [2121 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2121-commonwealth-av/) | 390 ft W | Other | Erect a 40x60 frame tent at BC Cadigan Center on 9-8 to 9-10-26. Using on 9-9 for Annual Taste of Campus 3pm to 9pm. 150 ppl. No heat, cooking or smoking. | $1,777 | [SF1879961](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879961/) | | Jul 28, 2026 | [34 Lane Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-lane-pk/) | 850 ft NE | 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/) | | Jul 28, 2026 | [27-29 Greycliff Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27--29-greycliff-rd/) | 550 ft E | 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/) | 860 ft NE | 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/) | 780 ft NE | 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/) | 780 ft NE | Plumbing | Connecting gas and flues to 2 furnaces | $2,500 | [G1865712](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1865712/) | | Jun 29, 2026 | [117 Lake St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/117-lake-st/) | 830 ft N | Fire systems | Install fire alarm devices as indicated on BR+A Drawings dated 5/29/26. Modify existing fire alarm devices as needed. | $8,000 | [EFA1864415](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1864415/) | | Jun 25, 2026 | [2150 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2150-commonwealth-av/) | 830 ft SW | Grading | Seven (7) soil borings to be completed as wells. | $5,000 | [SF1864597](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864597/) | | Jun 25, 2026 | [117 Lake St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/117-lake-st/) | 830 ft N | Electrical | Install power, lighting and conduit for low voltage provisions per BR+A Drawings dated 5/29/26. | $80,000 | [E1864417](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1864417/) | | Jun 25, 2026 | [117a Lake St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/117a-lake-st/) | 990 ft N | Electrical | Install (8) parking lot site poles with the associated conduit and branch circuit wiring that will originate from the Maintenance Building. | $95,000 | [E1863092](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1863092/) | | Jun 11, 2026 | [117 Lake St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/117-lake-st/) | 830 ft N | Alteration or repair | Demo of existing finishes and addition of new finishes including flooring, drywall, paint, ceiling tiles and doors. Mechanical upgrades include new heating / cooling equipment inside the space. Electrical upgrades include new light fixtures, electrical outlets, etc. | $500,000 | [SF1857943](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857943/) | | Jun 11, 2026 | [10 Wade St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-wade-st/) | 950 ft SE | 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 | [34 Lane Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-lane-pk/) | 850 ft NE | Electrical | Install new hardwired 120v smoke/carbon system | $3,000 | [E1850288](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1850288/) | | May 26, 2026 | [16 Wade St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-wade-st/) | 950 ft SE | 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/) | 810 ft SE | 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 15, 2026 | [2150 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2150-commonwealth-av/) | 830 ft SW | Plumbing | Direct replace 2 water heater storage tanks | $30,000 | [PL1849080](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1849080/) | | May 4, 2026 | [2121 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2121-commonwealth-av/) | 390 ft W | Other | Erect a 30x50 frame tent at BC Cadigan center front lawn on 5-11 to 5-19-26. Using on 5-18 from 1pm to 4pm for a reception after graduation. No heat, cooking or smoking. | $1,283 | [SF1844749](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844749/) | | May 4, 2026 | [2121 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2121-commonwealth-av/) | 390 ft W | Other | Erect a 20x20 frame tent at BC Cadigan Lawn on 5-11 to 5-12-26 for a Sr. Class get together from 10am to 7pm. No heat,cooking or smoking. | $403 | [SF1844726](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844726/) | | May 4, 2026 | [2121 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2121-commonwealth-av/) | 390 ft W | Electrical | install one portable generator | $10,000 | [E1844653](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1844653/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 16 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 24, 2026 | [110 Saint Thomas More Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/110-saint-thomas-more-rd/) | 0.23 mi SW | Fire systems | wiring for Pre action system | $5,000 | [EFA1903235](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1903235/) | | Sep 18, 2026 | [2193-2201 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2193--2201-commonwealth-av/) | 0.19 mi W | Electrical | Install Camera system and Burglar Alarm | $4,500 | [ELV1901974](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1901974/) | | Sep 15, 2026 | [2193-2201 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2193--2201-commonwealth-av/) | 0.19 mi W | Plumbing | Waste and water | $14,000 | [PL1900381](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1900381/) | | Sep 14, 2026 | [2193-2201 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2193--2201-commonwealth-av/) | 0.19 mi W | Electrical | Reno of existing store front | $30,000 | [E1900362](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900362/) | | Sep 11, 2026 | [270 Foster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/270-foster-st/) | 0.22 mi E | 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/) | 0.21 mi E | 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/) | 0.21 mi E | 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 24, 2026 | [127-129 Lake St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/127--129-lake-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Other | Erect 20x50 tent on 8/25/26, removal on 8/27/26. | $2,500 | [SF1890986](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890986/) | | Aug 24, 2026 | [52-54 Lane Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/52--54-lane-pk/) | 0.22 mi NE | 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/) | | Jul 14, 2026 | [110 Saint Thomas More Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/110-saint-thomas-more-rd/) | 0.23 mi SW | Electrical | Replace existing 15kv Eversource station | $435,000 | [E1871822](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1871822/) | | Jul 13, 2026 | [98 Lake St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/98-lake-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Renovate first floor kitchen, change first floor half bathroom to a full bathroom, replace 30 windows and change second floor master bedroom to two small bedrooms (per drawing specs) | $58,100 | [SF1870004](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870004/) | | Jul 8, 2026 | [90 Lake St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/90-lake-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Electrical | 40 amp Hard Wired EV Charger | $1,936 | [E1869887](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1869887/) | | May 26, 2026 | [2193-2201 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2193--2201-commonwealth-av/) | 0.19 mi W | Alteration or repair | Refurbish commercial space including laminate flooring, ceilings and electrical work. Interior work only. | $42,200 | [SF1852220](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1852220/) | | May 26, 2026 | [52-54 Lane Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/52--54-lane-pk/) | 0.22 mi NE | Plumbing | two gas stove, two gas tankless, and two gas furnace(future) | $5,000 | [G1853059](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1853059/) | | May 12, 2026 | [25 Undine Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-undine-rd/) | 0.24 mi NW | Electrical | Install wiring for 2 bathrooms, 4 closet lights, add recessed lights and bath fans. Alter existing wiring in ductless air conditioning and other miscellaneous repairs | $10,000 | [E1848145](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1848145/) | | May 11, 2026 | [25 Undine Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-undine-rd/) | 0.24 mi NW | Alteration or repair | First Floor Laundry room Walls Enclousure. Second floor 3 Closets frame and walls. Second floor new bathroom. | $27,000 | [SF1847218](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847218/) | ## More on this street Other addresses on Commonwealth Av with permits, nearest house number first: - [2121 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2121-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Sep 9, 2026 - [2060 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2060-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Feb 3, 2025 - [2150 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2150-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Jun 25, 2026 - [2021 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2021-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Apr 14, 2026 - [2018 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2018-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Dec 11, 2025 - [2193-2201 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2193--2201-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Sep 18, 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 --- Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). 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