# Building permits at 280 Western Av, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: an $82M new building at 250 Everett St, permitted Jun 2.

11 permits on record here. The newest, Aug 13, 2025: 1 set of face lit channel letters to read "PARK BAGELRY & CAFE". Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 51 more permits (47 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 650 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2025 | Sign | (1) set of face lit channel letters to read "PARK BAGELRY & CAFE". also the installation of (1) set of dimensional letters to read, "PARK BAGELRY & CAFE". | $21,019 | [ALT1745523](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1745523/) |
| Jun 17, 2025 | Other | Installing a temporary 20x30 weighted frame tent without walls in the courtyard of Alchemy Station. Installing 06/20/25 and removing 06/23/25. No alcohol being served under the tent. | $2,100 | [SF1733378](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1733378/) |
| Apr 17, 2025 | Electrical | Install DMP security alarm system | $1,412 | [ELV1710273](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1710273/) |
| Apr 15, 2025 | Electrical | hvac controls | $20,000 | [ELV1704465](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1704465/) |
| Mar 27, 2025 | Electrical | 280 Western Ave Forge Cafe; run cables for Low Voltage systems | $3,500 | [ELV1700748](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1700748/) |
| Mar 27, 2025 | Fire systems | 280 Western Ave. Forge Cafe: relocate existing devices and add new devices per engineered Fire Alarm plans | $21,310 | [EFA1700753](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1700753/) |
| Mar 5, 2025 | Plumbing | Fitout of Forge Cafe Restaurant Space | $300,000 | [PL1696487](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1696487/) |
| Mar 5, 2025 | Plumbing | Fitout of Forge Cafe Restaurant Space | $3,000 | [G1696489](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1696489/) |
| Jan 28, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Restaurant w/Takeout fitout of existing shell space per plans with new walls, ceilings and finishes throughout including kitchen, dining, restrooms, Plumbing, Sprinkler, HVAC and Electrical work. All zoning and uses per approved Nexus at the Allston Innovation Corridor PDA#130. | $1,855,500 | [ALT1679573](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1679573/) |
| Sep 26, 2023 | Fire systems | Installation of Pre-Action System | $6,000 | [E1528536](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1528536/) |
| May 23, 2023 | Fire systems | Installation of Pre-Action System | $6,000 | [EFA1477837](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1477837/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 1 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2026 | [22-24 Everett Sq](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22--24-everett-sq/) | 230 ft S | Electrical | Relocate 2nd Floor panel | $4,000 | [E1849034](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1849034/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 36 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [250 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/250-western-av/) | 350 ft E | Electrical | Connecting 119 Office cubicles at 250 Western Ave, Boston, 3rd floor for Terrestrial Bio. | $3,749 | [E1906751](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1906751/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [180 Telford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/180-telford-st/) | 980 ft W | Electrical | Old work 8 recess light fixtures, replace existing switches with new, replace existing fixtures with new recess | $2,200 | [E1901195](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1901195/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [25-27 Riverdale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25--27-riverdale-st/) | 470 ft E | Plumbing | new bathroom fixture install, toilet and lav | $600 | [PL1896625](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1896625/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [172-174 Franklin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/172--174-franklin-st/) | 980 ft SE | Electrical | Wiring 1 bathroom to each of the units (total 2 bathroom), and two baseboard heat | $4,000 | [E1895299](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895299/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [250 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/250-western-av/) | 350 ft E | Electrical | Provide wiring for 2 environmental rooms on the 3rd floor for Vaxess | $20,000 | [E1890117](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890117/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [5-7 Prescott Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5--7-prescott-pl/) | 820 ft S | Plumbing | Remodeling. 3rd Floor: 3 toilets, 3 lavatories, 3 showers stalls, and 1 washing machine connection. | $10,000 | [PL1883747](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1883747/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [1234 Soldiers Field Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1234-soldiers-field-rd/) | 620 ft NW | Plumbing | Put 5 burners in kitchen for hotel event. For 1 week. | Not listed | [G1881469](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1881469/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [25-27 Riverdale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25--27-riverdale-st/) | 470 ft E | Roofing | Add new roofing to the existing roofing, repair gutter. Install gutter and downspout at the one level roof. | $4,500 | [SF1882020](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1882020/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [1234 Soldiers Field Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1234-soldiers-field-rd/) | 620 ft NW | Other | Install 672' of temporary fencing for multiple events. Installed 8/5. Removed by 8/24. Event dates 8/15-8/23/26. | $33,587 | [SF1880597](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880597/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [1234 Soldiers Field Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1234-soldiers-field-rd/) | 620 ft NW | Other | Install temporary 30x45 & 15x60 tents & 8x16x6" stage used for multiple events. Installed as early as 8/11. Removed by 8/24. Event dates 8/15-8/23/26 Application is a duplicate of SF1874746 updated description to include stage | $26,986 | [SF1879263](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879263/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [25-27 Riverdale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25--27-riverdale-st/) | 470 ft E | Electrical | Wire new bathroom on third floor. Add new outlet to second floor bathroom, add two closet lights, swap out 20 circuit electrical panel for 30 circuit panel. | $5,500 | [E1878537](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1878537/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [25-27 Riverdale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25--27-riverdale-st/) | 470 ft E | Electrical | Project Address: 27 Riverdale Street, Boston, MA 02134 Installation and wiring of ductless system consisting of one condenser and four mini split heads. | $14,437 | [SF1875630](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875630/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [25-27 Riverdale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25--27-riverdale-st/) | 470 ft E | Electrical | The project address is 27 Riverdale Street, Boston, MA 02134. Installation and wiring of ductless system consisting of one condenser and four mini split heads. | $4,812 | [E1875539](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1875539/) |
| Jul 18, 2026 | [25-27 Riverdale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25--27-riverdale-st/) | 470 ft E | Plumbing | new bathroom on 3rd floor | $3,000 | [PL1872998](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1872998/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [172-174 Franklin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/172--174-franklin-st/) | 980 ft SE | Plumbing | Renovate unit 174's bathroom (x2) on second and third (attic) floor | $6,000 | [PL1872238](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1872238/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [5-7 Prescott Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5--7-prescott-pl/) | 820 ft S | Alteration or repair | The proposed project addition will involve the following: remodel a half bath on the third floor add a three-quarter bathroom to the third floor. Remodel the front two-level deck porch. Remodel the side entrance add door to the first floor first side entrance. Remodel the second floor kitchen. Addit | $150,000 | [ALT1798602](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1798602/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [3-4 Everett Sq](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3--4-everett-sq/) | 330 ft SE | Electrical | Perform electrical service upgrade from 100 to 200 amps. Install three new dedicated circuits for window AC units to plug into | $10,000 | [E1870444](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870444/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [25-27 Riverdale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25--27-riverdale-st/) | 470 ft E | Alteration or repair | renovation 3rd floor add new bathroom on a 1st floor room add a wall, a door, and a closet. | $15,000 | [SF1869878](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869878/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [25-27 Riverdale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25--27-riverdale-st/) | 470 ft E | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy of existing 2 family.; | Not listed | [ALT1862840](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1862840/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [11 Raymond St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-raymond-st/) | 550 ft S | Plumbing | Boiler replacement | $8,000 | [G1863148](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1863148/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [11 Raymond St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-raymond-st/) | 550 ft S | Plumbing | Boiler replacement | $8,000 | [PL1863149](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1863149/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [250 Everett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/250-everett-st/) | 650 ft SW | Electrical | Provide New 600A, 208/120v 3PH, 4W Temp Service Mast | $15,000 | [ETS1851951](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1851951/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [250 Everett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/250-everett-st/) | 650 ft SW | Electrical | New Multi resid. bldg to include NEW Light fixt., lighting ctrls, FA syst. /wiring, Switchgear, panelboards, unit load ctrs & wiring, LV cabling/empty LV pathways (T/D, security, Access CTRL), mech. wiring/connections, grounding, interior temp pwr/lighting, BDA syst./wiring, feeder & brch circ. wirg | $5,931,620 | [E1851945](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851945/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [250 Everett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/250-everett-st/) | 650 ft SW | Plumbing | Complete Plumbing System from Underground to Finish, 6 Floors. | $3,750,000 | [PL1864246](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1864246/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [172-174 Franklin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/172--174-franklin-st/) | 980 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Add two new bathrooms on unit two. (One on second floor and one on third floor) | $20,000 | [ALT1856708](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1856708/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [1240 Soldiers Field Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1240-soldiers-field-rd/) | 750 ft W | Electrical | Reconnect existing service for temporary use | $1,000 | [ETS1859670](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1859670/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [1240 Soldiers Field Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1240-soldiers-field-rd/) | 750 ft W | Electrical | Temporary power distribution for RV's, Temporary festoon lighting for special event | $15,000 | [ETS1859666](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1859666/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [1234 Soldiers Field Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1234-soldiers-field-rd/) | 620 ft NW | Electrical | Install temporary receptacles for special event | $1,000 | [E1859669](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1859669/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [285-291 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/285--291-western-av/) | 280 ft N | Electrical | fire damage due to sprinkler system, need to replace damaged shower lights in unit 501 | $1,200 | [E1843141](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1843141/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [285-291 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/285--291-western-av/) | 280 ft N | Electrical | fire damage due to sprinkler system, need to replace damaged shower lights in unit 401 | $1,200 | [E1843139](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1843139/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [285-291 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/285--291-western-av/) | 280 ft N | Electrical | fire damage due to sprinkler system, need to replace damaged shower lights in unit 301 | $1,200 | [E1843136](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1843136/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [285-291 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/285--291-western-av/) | 280 ft N | Electrical | fire damage due to sprinkler system, need to replace damaged shower lights in unit 201 | $1,200 | [E1843132](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1843132/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [5-7 Prescott Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5--7-prescott-pl/) | 820 ft S | Electrical | kitchen remodel 3 bathrooms remodel outside lights | $11,000 | [E1858512](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1858512/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [250 Everett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/250-everett-st/) | 650 ft SW | New building | Construction of a new 240-unit multi-family residential building. The building shall be constructed utilizing cast-in-place concrete walls, post-tension concrete podium slabs, and a combination of metal and wood framing. (i.e. 6 story, 256,250gsf, with 17% Affordable housing units to equal 41 apartm | $81,753,200 | [ERT1800416](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1800416/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [250 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/250-western-av/) | 350 ft E | Electrical | Low voltage network and security systems cabling and installation Phase 2 | $1,000 | [ELV1845866](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1845866/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [250 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/250-western-av/) | 350 ft E | Electrical | Low voltage network and security systems cabling and installation | $150,000 | [ELV1844937](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1844937/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 14 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | [57-59 Holton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57--59-holton-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Other | German international School wants to use the property for event parking on October 16, 17 and 18. There are no costs associated with this event. | Not listed | [SF1908266](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1908266/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [29-31 Bayard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29--31-bayard-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Electrical | EV charger installation | $1,000 | [E1886853](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1886853/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [1120 Soldiers Field Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1120-soldiers-field-rd/) | 0.24 mi NE | Alteration or repair | remove old carpet, remove one non load bearing wall. paint walls | $70,000 | [SF1870879](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870879/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [100 S Campus Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/100-s-campus-dr/) | 0.24 mi NE | Electrical | site exterior landscape and power | $20,000 | [E1860398](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860398/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [229 N Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/229-n-harvard-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Roofing | Flat roof membrane replacement | $105,800 | [SF1862601](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1862601/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [43 Holton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-holton-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Electrical | Installation and temporary connection of three portable generator light towers for the Saint Anthony's Feast event on August 1, 2026, at 43 Holton Street, Allston, MA. | $5,000 | [ETS1862458](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1862458/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [100r S Campus Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/100r-s-campus-dr/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical | Bike Room Harvard 100 South Campus Drive | $5,000 | [ELV1858666](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1858666/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [139 Franklin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/139-franklin-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Build 19x11 deck in rear with steps to grade and built-in planters. Install drainage system per plans. | $127,588 | [ALT1846439](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1846439/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [385 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/385-western-av/) | 0.23 mi W | Fire systems | Installation of 2 smoke detectors and 2 RAI in MRI and equipment room. | $2,000 | [EFA1857314](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1857314/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [385 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/385-western-av/) | 0.23 mi W | Electrical | Low voltage wiring and associated thermostats for (1) Exhaust Fan, (2) Mini Splits, (2) AHUs, (1) Chiller | $20,493 | [E1855338](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855338/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [61-63 Brentwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61--63-brentwood-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Alteration or repair | Weatherization, Insulation, Air Sealing for 61-63 Brentwood St #63 | $12,803 | [SF1848602](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848602/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [26-28 Myrick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26--28-myrick-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Alteration or repair | insulating the walls with cellulose also insulating the kneewall slope with 6" fiberglass and 2" rigid board r max and air sealing | $15,872 | [SF1846930](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846930/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [1255 Soldiers Field Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1255-soldiers-field-rd/) | 0.20 mi NW | Other | Erect tents for Epilepsy Walk 2026 - Artesani Park Boston Sunday, May 31, 2026 | $7,686 | [SF1845997](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845997/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [385 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/385-western-av/) | 0.23 mi W | Fire systems | Provide all labor, material, and equipment to modify the existing wet-pipe fire sprinkler system to accommodate the new tenant layout, in accordance with project drawings, specifications, and applicable codes. We are looking for a permit for demolition & make safe for Phase 1. 5 Sprinklers. | $3,882 | [SF1839871](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1839871/) |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Approved | Sep 22, 2026 | 1200 Soldiers Field Rd | 610 ft N | To raze existing two story commercial structure at this premises and revitalize it with a new six story… | [BOA1860757](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "ZBA Decision Finalized", decision "Approved" | 2026-06-12 |
| Approved | Jun 11, 2026 | 5 to 7 Prescott Pl | 820 ft S | Zoning appeal: "The proposed project addition will involve the following: remodel a half bath on the third…" | [BOA1822545](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2026-02-20 |

## More on this street

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

- [277-281 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/277--281-western-av/): newest permit Mar 27, 2025
- [285-291 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/285--291-western-av/): newest permit Jun 15, 2026
- [267-269 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/267--269-western-av/): newest permit Jan 30, 2026
- [300 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/300-western-av/): newest permit Dec 11, 2024
- [304 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/304-western-av/): newest permit Feb 20, 2026
- [305 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/305-western-av/): newest permit Jan 28, 2026
- [250 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/250-western-av/): newest permit Oct 6, 2026
- [235 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/235-western-av/): newest permit Jul 7, 2025
- [219 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/219-western-av/): newest permit Aug 25, 2025
- [198-204 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/198--204-western-av/): newest permit Dec 27, 2024

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-11 02:12 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 10, 21:47 UTC.

Map, all 11 permits at this address and 51 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/280-western-av/