# Building permits at 3 Commonwealth Te, Boston, MA

8 Woodstock Av: demolition permitted May 5, a new building May 12.

Nine permits on record here. The newest, Feb 13, 2025: Move portions of retaining wall to widen driveway. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 59 more permits since May 1. One is a new building, 510 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2025 | Fence, wall or deck | Move portions of retaining wall to widen driveway. Note: This is just so that we can fully open our car doors. | $44,350 | [ALT1662203](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1662203/) |
| Aug 2, 2022 | Plumbing | Fix radiator valves (3) | $3,900 | [PL1361401](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1361401/) |
| Jul 22, 2022 | Plumbing | Gas boiler replacement. | $3,900 | [G1364770](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1364770/) |
| Jun 22, 2020 | Alteration or repair | Remove existing landing and stairs. Build new deck per plans. | $18,983 | [ALT1059400](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1059400/) |
| Jan 20, 2016 | Electrical | 2nd floor bathroom renovation | $900 | [E556448](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E556448/) |
| Jan 14, 2016 | Plumbing | second floor bath remodel | $3,200 | [PL554831](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL554831/) |
| Jan 7, 2016 | Alteration or repair | Bathroom renovation. Cosmetic alterations. New wallboard, flooring, tile, fixtures, and finishes. | $27,240 | [SF552756](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF552756/) |
| Jun 9, 2015 | Electrical | Inspect and remove Knob N Tubing | $500 | [E481384](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E481384/) |
| Oct 22, 2013 | Roofing | Strip and reroof | $10,200 | [SF297858](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF297858/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

59 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | [2-4 Boulevard Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2--4-boulevard-te/) | 90 ft NE | Electrical | Wiring for ADU in basement Complpete including Fire Alarm | $4,000 | [E1905458](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905458/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [12 Commonwealth Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-commonwealth-ct/) | 210 ft SW | Roofing | Tear off the old and failing roof systems. Furnish a new insulation board mechanically fastened and a new rubber roof fully adhered.APPROX 80 SQ | $151,060 | [SF1888395](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888395/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [2-4 Boulevard Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2--4-boulevard-te/) | 90 ft NE | Plumbing | Bathroom and kitchen in basement | $7,500 | [PL1864955](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1864955/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 29 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | [1375 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1375-commonwealth-av/) | 970 ft NE | Electrical | 1375 - 1377: Wire for rear balcony lighting, total 12 locations, controlled by photo eyes | $5,000 | [E1905141](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905141/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [1505 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1505-commonwealth-av/) | 700 ft W | Alteration or repair | Repair the two Driveway Aprons. Repair the sidewalk Section. | $10,550 | [SF1785427](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1785427/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [145-149 Kelton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/145--149-kelton-st/) | 510 ft N | Roofing | Remove the ballast stone from the roof with a chute. Remove EPDM (rubber) roofing down to the roof deck and install new air and vapor barrier, new insulation and new EPDM. | $423,000 | [SF1895791](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895791/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [1391 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1391-commonwealth-av/) | 910 ft N | Plumbing | replace existing tub/shower valve and drain with new shower valve and drain | $1,895 | [PL1884070](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1884070/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [208 Kelton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/208-kelton-st/) | 560 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Install 5 replacement windows - no structural work | $4,639 | [SF1881807](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1881807/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [10 Scottfield Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-scottfield-rd/) | 630 ft NE | Electrical | Replace old FPE circuit breaker panel with new 20 circuit panel | $1,700 | [E1883028](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1883028/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [232 Kelton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/232-kelton-st/) | 720 ft E | Alteration or repair | Install 1 replacement window - no structural work | $1,784 | [SF1875650](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875650/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [9-11 Woodstock Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9--11-woodstock-av/) | 600 ft S | Solar | Install of 19 460w solar panels on rooftop of home 7.284kw dc | $26,359 | [SF1861308](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861308/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [145-149 Kelton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/145--149-kelton-st/) | 510 ft N | Alteration or repair | EMERGENCY WORK - Garage Structural Repairs - install shoring, replacing 3 beams, replacing flange on multiple beams, repairing corroded beams, install additional beams, and replace fireproofing where needed. | $464,000 | [ALT1826864](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1826864/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [145-149 Kelton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/145--149-kelton-st/) | 510 ft N | Plumbing | Disconnect gas to (1) 80,000 BTU RTU so unit can be disconnected for roof replacement. Reconnect gas line to existing RTU after roof replacement. For unit #721. | $1,000 | [G1867059](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1867059/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [8 Woodstock Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-woodstock-av/) | 510 ft S | Plumbing | Rough and finish plumbing for three units with three bathrooms, one kitchen, one laundry, and one water heater each | $50,000 | [PL1865766](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1865766/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [145-149 Kelton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/145--149-kelton-st/) | 510 ft N | Alteration or repair | EIFS system has started to fall off the side of the building. BRS will be infilling the areas that is now missing EIFS, install new WRB and PVC sheet panel system as well as install new flashings and sealants. | $43,660 | [SF1826756](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1826756/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [170 Kelton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/170-kelton-st/) | 520 ft N | Plumbing | Install gas stove unit #5 | $1,000 | [G1862323](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1862323/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [1501 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1501-commonwealth-av/) | 670 ft NW | Alteration or repair | We were pulling out the existing slider. Custom fabricating the proper drip pan for underneath the slider then reinstalling the same slider with the same trim. nothing is to be replaced. strictly adding brake metal and caulking only | $4,500 | [SF1859800](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859800/) |
| Jun 19, 2026 | [9-11 Woodstock Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9--11-woodstock-av/) | 600 ft S | Solar | install 19 460W solar panels on rooftop 7.284kw DC | $10,000 | [E1861317](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861317/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [1435 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1435-commonwealth-av/) | 930 ft N | Plumbing | Replacing gas dryers in common area laundry room. | $400 | [G1861124](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1861124/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [1399 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1399-commonwealth-av/) | 930 ft N | Plumbing | Replacing gas dryers in common area laundry room. | $400 | [G1861123](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1861123/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [220 Kelton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/220-kelton-st/) | 600 ft E | Electrical | electrical repair | $5,000 | [E1861510](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861510/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [1423 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1423-commonwealth-av/) | 990 ft N | Plumbing | UNIT 101 - Convert basement bathtub to shower and replace toilet and valve. | $6,000 | [PL1856381](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1856381/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [1423 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1423-commonwealth-av/) | 990 ft N | Alteration or repair | UNIT 101 - Demo drywall in basement unit's bathtub and replace with new shower. Replace existing toilet with new toilet. Inspection for fire stopping and/or insulation. | $15,000 | [SF1856371](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856371/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [9-11 Woodstock Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9--11-woodstock-av/) | 600 ft S | Electrical | Service upgrade to 400A, 2 tenant (200A) and 1 new public (100A) | $16,000 | [E1855912](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855912/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [1395 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1395-commonwealth-av/) | 920 ft N | Plumbing | replace existing tub/shower valve and drain with new shower valve and drain | $1,895 | [PL1852036](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1852036/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [1 Woodstock Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-woodstock-av/) | 670 ft S | Alteration or repair | Confirm existing single family occupancy of 1 Woodstock Avenue, Brighton, MA 02135 | Not listed | [ALT1850562](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1850562/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [1 Woodstock Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-woodstock-av/) | 670 ft S | Alteration or repair | Demo existing front deck and install new front deck per drawing specs | $35,100 | [SF1850500](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850500/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [145-149 Kelton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/145--149-kelton-st/) | 510 ft N | Plumbing | Replace 1" and 2" gas lines from meter to building. Building 147 | $10,000 | [G1848958](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1848958/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [8 Woodstock Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-woodstock-av/) | 510 ft S | New building | Erect a new 3 family house. Demo of existing house under separate SF | $985,000 | [ERT1824210](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1824210/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [10 Melvin Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-melvin-av/) | 940 ft SW | Electrical | bathroom remodeling | $1,500 | [E1846329](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846329/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [8 Woodstock Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-woodstock-av/) | 510 ft S | Demolition | Demolition of single family home.Dig Safe#20261809249 | $25,000 | [SF1834157](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1834157/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [10 Melvin Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-melvin-av/) | 940 ft SW | Plumbing | Remodeling. 1st Floor: 1 toilet, 1 lavatory, and 1 shower stall. | $3,000 | [PL1845317](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1845317/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 27 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | [125 Glenville Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/125-glenville-av/) | 0.22 mi NE | Plumbing | re-pipe the exhaust and air intake for a gas furnace. replace gas flexible tubing to a black pipe. 80,000 Btu's | $2,500 | [G1903118](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1903118/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [85 Brainerd Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-brainerd-rd/) | 0.24 mi E | Plumbing | replace existing tub/shower valve and drain with new shower valve and drain | $1,895 | [PL1902470](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1902470/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [85 Brainerd Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-brainerd-rd/) | 0.24 mi E | Plumbing | Remodeling. 4th Floor: 1 kitchen sink, 1 garbage disposal, 1 dishwasher, 1 ice maker, 2 toilets, 2 lavatories, and 2 bathtubs. | $10,000 | [PL1901584](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1901584/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [170 Corey Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/170-corey-rd/) | 0.23 mi S | Plumbing | Brighton house kitchen renov. - Provide installation of gas piping and connections to (3) pieces of equipment - steamer, range and covection oven (cut sheets attached) - cut into existing 6" gas main - all electrical and exhaust will be done by others. | $25,000 | [G1899712](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1899712/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [77 Warren St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/77-warren-st/) | 0.25 mi NW | Electrical | Install new Tel Data cable locations for office area renovation | $5,000 | [E1901930](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1901930/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [77 Warren St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/77-warren-st/) | 0.25 mi NW | Electrical | Office Renovation including new Outlets, Floor Boxes, Kitchenette, Tel Data devices | $10,000 | [E1901929](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1901929/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [133 Westbourne Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/133-westbourne-te/) | 0.23 mi S | Plumbing | combination boiler replacement | $7,500 | [PL1899901](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1899901/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [133 Westbourne Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/133-westbourne-te/) | 0.23 mi S | Plumbing | 240k btu boiler replacement | $7,500 | [G1899904](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1899904/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [77 Warren St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/77-warren-st/) | 0.25 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Renovating a 5,000 sq. ft. office, which includes adding a kitchenette and three conference rooms, as well as refurbishing the remaining offices with new paint. | $80,000 | [SF1894833](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894833/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [170 Corey Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/170-corey-rd/) | 0.23 mi S | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation of the existing medical area, food service and emergency food storage, and conference room, reconfiguration of the OT/PT gym and ADL suite, Renovation of the entrance lobby and reception area, and conversion of existing restroom and offices throughout the basement and 1st flr | $350,000 | [ALT1870273](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1870273/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [77 Warren St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/77-warren-st/) | 0.25 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Renovating an existing 5,000 sq ft office space. This will include building (3) conference rooms, refreshing multiple existing offices, and adding multi-purpose spaces. | $80,000 | [SF1890731](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890731/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [117-119 Glenville Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/117--119-glenville-av/) | 0.23 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Replace Vinyl Flooring. Repair damaged/broken drywall and Paintings. Replace windows, existing opening. Replace interior doors, existing opening. Install new Cabinets and countertops. All work Non-Structural. | $25,000 | [SF1888718](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888718/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [170 Corey Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/170-corey-rd/) | 0.23 mi S | Fire systems | Remove and relocate fire alarm equipment as shown on E1.0, E1.2, and E2.2 dated 1-14-26. - Furnish and install two (2) monitor modules in the basement kitchen - Furnish and install one (1) control module in the basement kitchen - Furnish and install one (1) CO detector in the basement kitchen | $4,720 | [EFA1884482](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1884482/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [77 Warren St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/77-warren-st/) | 0.25 mi NW | Fire systems | Per FD request - Permit is to swap out recalled sprinkler heads throughout entire building. Swap will consist of replacing 1800 recalled sprinkler heads throughout the building | $54,910 | [ALT1863451](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1863451/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [85 Brainerd Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-brainerd-rd/) | 0.24 mi E | Alteration or repair | Kitchen and 2 bathrooms renovation | $40,000 | [SF1878090](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1878090/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [85 Brainerd Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-brainerd-rd/) | 0.24 mi E | Alteration or repair | Replacement of the existing storefront windows at the front elevation on levels 1 through 6. The existing windows will be removed and replaced with new. | $358,373 | [SF1864244](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864244/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [1315 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1315-commonwealth-av/) | 0.25 mi NE | Plumbing | swapping out existing DHW boiler that is leaking | $8,000 | [PL1868102](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1868102/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [1564 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1564-commonwealth-av/) | 0.23 mi SW | Electrical | install 60 amp sub panel in unit add 12 receptacle outlets. Work being done in Unit 16 | $7,600 | [E1865041](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1865041/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [94 Brainerd Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/94-brainerd-rd/) | 0.24 mi E | Other | Installation of 16 new Fujitsu mini split systems to serve the apartments. | $300,000 | [SF1854832](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1854832/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [170 Corey Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/170-corey-rd/) | 0.23 mi S | Electrical | Installation of wiring for a new kitchen hood system. Installation of new sub panel for kitchen equipment. Install wiring for new kitchen equipment. | $20,000 | [E1861180](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861180/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [170 Corey Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/170-corey-rd/) | 0.23 mi S | Alteration or repair | Renovate and upgrade the facility's existing warming kitchen into a fully Equipped production kitchen capable of preparing and Serving meals for all residents. The work will focus on Modernizing the current space with new commercial Grade appliances, ventilation systems, food preparation areas.eplan | $75,000 | [ALT1819726](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1819726/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [91 Gordon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/91-gordon-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Alteration or repair | Replacing 2 Windows and 2 Doors Installing 1 New Door | $7,450 | [SF1857225](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857225/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [94 Brainerd Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/94-brainerd-rd/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical | Install wiring for new heat pump mini splits | $20,000 | [E1850884](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1850884/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [77 Warren St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/77-warren-st/) | 0.25 mi NW | Plumbing | Disconnect kitchen sink to allow for repairs to flooring and walls Reconnect upon completion of repairs | $1,375 | [PL1846221](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846221/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [84 Gordon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84-gordon-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Electrical | Bedroom and kitchen remodel, replace old electric panel for new. Install a 20 amps for bathroom. Replace old Knobs tube. On unit 205 | $7,000 | [E1848288](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1848288/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [84 Gordon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84-gordon-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Plumbing | Kitchen remodeling | $2,000 | [PL1845968](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1845968/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [84 Gordon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84-gordon-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Alteration or repair | Kitchen remodeling, bedroom remodeling, replace new electrical panel in Unit 205 | $41,697 | [SF1844646](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844646/) |

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