# Building permits at 34 Buswell St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $30M alteration or repair at 700 Commonwealth Av, permitted May 20.

One permit on record here. The newest, Sep 22, 2025: Exterior fire escape repair. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 98 more permits (80 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2025 | Alteration or repair | exterior fire escape repair. install new wall supports and repair steel grating and handrails as necessary | $5,000 | [SF1776904](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1776904/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 2 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | [912-912a Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/912--912a-beacon-st/) | 190 ft S | Sign | Replace the existing Gong Cha sign and install a new front-lit channel letter sign("TEAHOLIC")(same size) | $2,400 | [ALT1896713](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1896713/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [50 Buswell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-buswell-st/) | 200 ft SW | Plumbing | Remove the existing boiler and replace with a new boiler (Weil McLain H-588-S) and burner (Power Flame CR1-G-12) | $15,000 | [G1895637](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1895637/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 74 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [9 Buswell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-buswell-st/) | 380 ft NE | Electrical | basement wire for 2 electric dryer and 2 washer | $2,900 | [E1907394](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1907394/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [22 Babbitt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-babbitt-st/) | 730 ft N | Electrical | Install 11 data outlets | $9,000 | [ELV1903721](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1903721/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [700 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/700-commonwealth-av/) | 950 ft NE | Fire systems | Installation of new fire alarm system in dormitory tower. | $950,000 | [EFA1902449](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1902449/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [857 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/857-beacon-st/) | 610 ft E | Electrical | Installation of new electrical wiring for new elevator unit replacement. | $8,500 | [E1877709](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1877709/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [700 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/700-commonwealth-av/) | 950 ft NE | Electrical | Install low voltage cable, connectivity, and system components associated with Security system renovations at Boston University Warren Towers, Phase B – Tower B and Podium. | $425,975 | [ELV1902535](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1902535/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [700 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/700-commonwealth-av/) | 950 ft NE | Electrical | Install low voltage cable, connectivity, and system components associated with Tel Data and Security system renovations at Boston University Warren Towers, Phase B – Tower B and Podium. | $447,515 | [ELV1902528](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1902528/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [22 Babbitt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-babbitt-st/) | 730 ft N | Fire systems | Small Lab Renovation, Albro 627-628 | $4,000 | [EFA1901928](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1901928/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [22 Babbitt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-babbitt-st/) | 730 ft N | Electrical | Small Lab Renovation, Albro Lab 627-628 | $15,000 | [E1901927](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1901927/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [462 Park Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/462-park-dr/) | 530 ft SE | Alteration or repair | 1. Remodel bathroom at 2nd floor. 2. Repair floors 3. No structural work | $20,000 | [SF1851433](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851433/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [919 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/919-beacon-st/) | 450 ft S | Electrical | Bedroom and bathroom remodel Permit for final inspection Rough inspection is pass a ready | $2,500 | [E1900889](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900889/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [465 Park Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/465-park-dr/) | 510 ft SE | Alteration or repair | The side fire escape system will have all old bolts replaced with new ones. All landings, stringer & treads will be re-secured with new bolts. The cantilever ladder will be re-secured with new bolts. Seal all wall connections. Scraped of all rust and chipped paint, and re-painted. FEA will be filed. | $7,600 | [SF1897476](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897476/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [873 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/873-beacon-st/) | 480 ft SE | Plumbing | Re Pipe existing kitchen and bathroom on the first floor | $5,500 | [PL1897045](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1897045/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [873 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/873-beacon-st/) | 480 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Remodel kitchen and bath of studio apartment #12, replace flooring, paint | $10,000 | [SF1875990](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875990/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [464 Park Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/464-park-dr/) | 510 ft SE | Plumbing | Remove existing furnace and replace with new furnace | $5,000 | [G1886551](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1886551/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [873 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/873-beacon-st/) | 480 ft SE | Electrical | Rewire the apartment unit #12 | $5,000 | [E1891873](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1891873/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [833 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/833-beacon-st/) | 870 ft E | Electrical | Unit 205 Changing outlets, switches and lights with slight remodel | $1,750 | [E1891880](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1891880/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [833 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/833-beacon-st/) | 870 ft E | Electrical | Change outlets, switches and light, with slight remodel of kitchen | $2,150 | [E1891879](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1891879/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [839-843 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/839--843-beacon-st/) | 790 ft E | Alteration or repair | First floor empty retail space convert to Nail Salon, Construction, new framing, flooring, sheetrock, plumbing, electrical. | $140,000 | [ALT1848263](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1848263/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [856 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/856-beacon-st/) | 520 ft E | Roofing | Cut & repoint mortar joints..Repair minor sill & header damage...apply clear waterproofing... | $190,000 | [SF1877458](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877458/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [9 Buswell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-buswell-st/) | 380 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Existing laundry in lower level, owner wants new floor, new plumbing, walls, ceiling, painting, stairs to be trimmed out, lighting | $68,988 | [SF1887666](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1887666/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [874-880 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/874--880-beacon-st/) | 290 ft E | Alteration or repair | Cosmetic Masonry Repairs to the exterior envelope of the Bellfry, Latern and Spire. | $385,000 | [SF1880601](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880601/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [9 Buswell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-buswell-st/) | 380 ft NE | Electrical | Removal and replacement of existing FPE meter stack Installing emergency lights and signs | $9,500 | [E1884466](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1884466/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [22 Babbitt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-babbitt-st/) | 730 ft N | Plumbing | installing 1 emergency shower / eyewash station | $14,000 | [PL1884432](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1884432/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [6 Keswick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-keswick-st/) | 460 ft S | Alteration or repair | replace the windows | $4,000 | [SF1880628](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880628/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [22 Babbitt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-babbitt-st/) | 730 ft N | Fire systems | Add 5 Horn Strobes to existing Labs due to new walls. Architectural and Mechanical scope is being performed under SF1853713. | $6,500 | [ALT1862712](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1862712/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [833 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/833-beacon-st/) | 870 ft E | Alteration or repair | Demolition, Plumbing works, electrical works, appliance works, tile and plank flooring works, paint works, cabinet work, countertop work | $34,400 | [SF1868253](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868253/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [833 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/833-beacon-st/) | 870 ft E | Alteration or repair | Demolition, Plumbing works, electrical works, appliance works, tile and plank flooring works, paint works, cabinet work, countertop work | $34,400 | [SF1851872](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851872/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [14 Buswell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-buswell-st/) | 430 ft E | Electrical | Replace old wiring with new wiring. Install new light fixtures, swithces, and receptacles in unit 609. | $5,000 | [E1874085](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874085/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [14 Buswell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-buswell-st/) | 430 ft E | Electrical | Replace old wiring with new wiring. Install new light fixtures, swithces, and receptacles in unit 611. | $5,000 | [E1874090](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874090/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [14 Buswell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-buswell-st/) | 430 ft E | Electrical | Replace old wiring with new wiring. Install new light fixtures, swithces, and receptacles in unit 304. | $5,000 | [E1874083](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874083/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [14 Buswell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-buswell-st/) | 430 ft E | Electrical | Replace old wiring with new wiring. Install new light fixtures, swithces, and receptacles in unit 612. | $5,000 | [E1874074](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874074/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [14 Buswell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-buswell-st/) | 430 ft E | Electrical | Replace old wiring with new wiring. Install new light fixtures, swithces, and receptacles in unit 604. | $5,000 | [E1874068](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874068/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [14 Buswell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-buswell-st/) | 430 ft E | Electrical | Replace old wiring with new wiring. Install new light fixtures, swithces, and receptacles in unit 615. | $5,000 | [E1873419](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1873419/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [14 Buswell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-buswell-st/) | 430 ft E | Electrical | Replace old wiring with new wiring. Install new light fixtures, swithces, and receptacles in unit 416. | $5,000 | [E1873409](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1873409/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [14 Buswell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-buswell-st/) | 430 ft E | Electrical | Replace old wiring with new wiring. Install new light fixtures, swithces, and receptacles in unit 401. | $5,000 | [E1873401](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1873401/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [14 Buswell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-buswell-st/) | 430 ft E | Electrical | Replace old wiring with new wiring. Install new light fixtures, swithces, and receptacles in unit 608. | $5,000 | [E1864245](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1864245/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [14 Buswell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-buswell-st/) | 430 ft E | Electrical | Replace old wiring with new wiring. Install new light fixtures, swithces, and receptacles in unit 402. | $5,000 | [E1864243](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1864243/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [14 Buswell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-buswell-st/) | 430 ft E | Electrical | Replace old wiring with new wiring. Install new light fixtures, swithces, and receptacles in unit 514. | $5,000 | [E1861318](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861318/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [14 Buswell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-buswell-st/) | 430 ft E | Electrical | Replace old wiring with new wiring. Install new light fixtures, swithces, and receptacles in unit 614. | $5,000 | [E1856910](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1856910/) |
| Jul 18, 2026 | [462 Park Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/462-park-dr/) | 530 ft SE | Plumbing | Renovation, 2nd fl kitchen stove. | $800 | [G1872672](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1872672/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [462 Park Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/462-park-dr/) | 530 ft SE | Plumbing | Renovation, 1st fl kitchen, washer and 1 full bath. 2Nd fl kitchen and 1 full bath. 3Rd fl washer, utility sink and 1 full bath. | $14,000 | [PL1872668](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1872668/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [462 Park Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/462-park-dr/) | 530 ft SE | Electrical | Rewiring unit #1,2,3 and common area, and 3 x 100 amps sub-panel | $36,000 | [E1871483](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1871483/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [462 Park Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/462-park-dr/) | 530 ft SE | Alteration or repair | 1st floor- remodeling kitchen and bathroom and adding a laundry; 3rd floor- remodeling kitchen and bathroom and adding a laundry. | $40,000 | [SF1861128](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861128/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [700 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/700-commonwealth-av/) | 950 ft NE | Fire systems | Installation of new fire alarm equipment within the level 4 dining, kitchen areas and roof mounted equipment serving the dining area. | $93,000 | [EFA1869481](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1869481/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [6 Keswick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-keswick-st/) | 460 ft S | Electrical | Rewire the kitchen,bathroom and two bedrooms | $18,000 | [E1868920](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1868920/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [22 Babbitt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-babbitt-st/) | 730 ft N | Fire systems | Relocate 2 Speaker/Strobes & Add 3 Speaker Strobes for Lab Renovation | $6,000 | [EFA1867174](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1867174/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [457 Park Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/457-park-dr/) | 640 ft SE | Electrical | Install (4) 20 amp circuits on 1st floor. Install (8) 20 amp circuits on 2nd floor. Install (8) 20 amp circuits on 3rd floor. All work old work style and surface wire mold. Install arc fault breakers on new circuits. Change out (2) panels to get rid of mini breakers. | $21,000 | [E1868125](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1868125/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [22 Babbitt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-babbitt-st/) | 730 ft N | Electrical | Small Lab Renovation. Relocate power, lights & FA. | $20,000 | [E1867162](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867162/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [6 Keswick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-keswick-st/) | 460 ft S | Plumbing | Kitchen remodeling in unit #5 | $300 | [G1863570](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1863570/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [6 Keswick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-keswick-st/) | 460 ft S | Plumbing | Kitchen remodeling and New bathroom | $7,500 | [PL1863560](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1863560/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [6 Keswick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-keswick-st/) | 460 ft S | Alteration or repair | Kitchen Remodeling, New bathroom and new closet in the bedrrom in unit #5 | $73,500 | [SF1863091](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863091/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [844-844a Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/844--844a-beacon-st/) | 640 ft E | Electrical | Replace old wiring with new wiring. Install new light fixtures, swithces, and receptacles in unit 505. | $5,000 | [E1862219](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862219/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [844-844a Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/844--844a-beacon-st/) | 640 ft E | Electrical | Replace old wiring with new wiring. Install new light fixtures, swithces, and receptacles in unit 405. | $5,000 | [E1862214](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862214/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [844-844a Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/844--844a-beacon-st/) | 640 ft E | Electrical | Replace old wiring with new wiring. Install new light fixtures, swithces, and receptacles in unit 305. | $5,000 | [E1862208](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862208/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [844-844a Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/844--844a-beacon-st/) | 640 ft E | Electrical | Replace old wiring with new wiring. Install new light fixtures, swithces, and receptacles in unit 205. | $5,000 | [E1862198](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862198/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [844-844a Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/844--844a-beacon-st/) | 640 ft E | Electrical | Replace old wiring with new wiring. Install new light fixtures, swithces, and receptacles in unit 105. | $5,000 | [E1862179](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862179/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [700 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/700-commonwealth-av/) | 950 ft NE | Electrical | Renovation of existing kitchen, cafe and dining area on level 4 (East side only). Scope includes new panelboards, branch power, lighting, lighting controls, fire alarm, security, telecom. Also includes kitchen equipment connections. | $4,800,000 | [E1861486](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861486/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [833 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/833-beacon-st/) | 870 ft E | Plumbing | Unit 206: Install tub, toilet, vanity, kitchen sink and dishwasher. Set tub in mortar bed and rough/install shower valve. | $2,500 | [PL1861255](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1861255/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [833 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/833-beacon-st/) | 870 ft E | Plumbing | Unit 205: Install tub, toilet, vanity, kitchen sink and dishwasher. Set tub in mortar bed and rough/install shower valve. | $2,500 | [PL1861245](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1861245/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [22 Babbitt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-babbitt-st/) | 730 ft N | Alteration or repair | Renovate existing 6th floor lab. Build 2 new walls to separate labs. Relocate existing benches, rework HVAC, lighting, power and plumbing to accommodate new floor plan. | $194,200 | [SF1853713](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853713/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [462 Park Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/462-park-dr/) | 530 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Remodel kitchen at 2nd floor. | $20,000 | [SF1851688](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851688/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [22 Babbitt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-babbitt-st/) | 730 ft N | Electrical | Install (10) new data locations in basement | $9,500 | [ELV1857058](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1857058/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [848 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/848-beacon-st/) | 610 ft E | Fire systems | The existing brownstone building at 848 Beacon Street, Boston, MA will have a new fire alarm system installed and will undergo cosmetic finish upgrades throughout the building. The building will be equipped with a new full coverage sprinkler system and new fire alarm devices will be installed | $150,000 | [ALT1850886](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1850886/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [20-22 Medfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20--22-medfield-st/) | 730 ft S | Electrical | Direct wiring to replacement HVAC equipment | $1,500 | [E1851432](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851432/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [22 Babbitt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-babbitt-st/) | 730 ft N | Electrical | HVAC and temperature controls for renovated lab | $15,000 | [ELV1853702](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1853702/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [22 Babbitt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-babbitt-st/) | 730 ft N | Fire systems | New Interior fit up for lab | $6,000 | [EFA1851869](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1851869/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [857 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/857-beacon-st/) | 610 ft E | Alteration or repair | This amendment increases the overall height of the doghouse in the proposed plans for ALT1731150 by 3'6", adds an access door, access stair from roof and a maintenance platform around elevator equipment.eplan -- BOA decision valid until 03/2028; APPROVED WITH PROVISO: Machine beams on head house to  | $3,000 | [A1798212](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1798212/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [700 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/700-commonwealth-av/) | 950 ft NE | Alteration or repair | BU Warren Towers - architectural finishes at the main entrance lobby on the 1st floor, 4th floor west reconfiguration and garage renovations. Structural, MEP's and finishes as per plans and memo. All work in conjunction with ALT1672973.eplan | $30,085,206 | [A1828902](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1828902/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [6 Keswick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-keswick-st/) | 460 ft S | Electrical | Rewire a bathroom | $2,500 | [E1850389](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1850389/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [421 Park Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/421-park-dr/) | 980 ft SE | Electrical | We are applying for an electrical permit for the continuation of installation of light and power to the outside area of 421 Park Drive, this request is due to the closing of permit E1486659 for the interior work that originally had this work included. | $10,000 | [E1849685](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1849685/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [6 Keswick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-keswick-st/) | 460 ft S | Plumbing | Bathroom remodeling in Unit 3 | $3,500 | [PL1846223](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846223/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [22 Babbitt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-babbitt-st/) | 730 ft N | Alteration or repair | New Interior Fit Up;The project consists of new casework, alterations to existing casework, MEP modifications, flooring updates, and lighting modifications. | $694,346 | [ALT1836199](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1836199/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [848 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/848-beacon-st/) | 610 ft E | Fire systems | Install new addressable fire alarm system with panel and devices. | $75,000 | [EFA1844946](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1844946/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [6 Keswick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-keswick-st/) | 460 ft S | Alteration or repair | Bathroom remodeling unit 3 | $22,000 | [SF1846005](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846005/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 22 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2026 | [401 Park Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/401-park-dr/) | 0.25 mi SE | Plumbing | Fitness-area plumbing work on the 1st and 2nd floors: remove 2 existing water heaters and install 1 drinking fountain with associated piping. | $14,300 | [PL1904350](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1904350/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [401 Park Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/401-park-dr/) | 0.25 mi SE | Alteration or repair | 2nd floor Renovation of existing approximately 4,000 SF security office into a new fitness space available for building tenants. The occupancy type is Group B, Business Occupancy for level 2 and will be changed to Occupancy type A-3 Assembly Exercise room. [ePlans] | $670,230 | [ALT1872459](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1872459/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [401 Park Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/401-park-dr/) | 0.25 mi SE | Electrical | 208 telecom drops on the 1st & 2nd floors of 401 Park Drive for tenant Equinox Fenway Main Club CZ-267385 | $84,314 | [ELV1902190](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1902190/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [401 Park Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/401-park-dr/) | 0.25 mi SE | Electrical | Renovation of existing office space into gym | $125,000 | [E1901626](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1901626/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [715 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/715-commonwealth-av/) | 0.24 mi N | Other | Installing a temporary weighted 40x60 frame tent with walls on Marsh Plaza for the BU Study Abroad Fair. Installing 09/08/26 and removing 09/10/26 after 3:00pm. No alcohol. | $6,600 | [SF1896587](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896587/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [401 Park Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/401-park-dr/) | 0.25 mi SE | Electrical | 401 Park Drive Boston, MA 02215 | $61,000 | [E1889694](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1889694/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [675-701 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/675--701-commonwealth-av/) | 0.21 mi N | Alteration or repair | Clarification; Fire Protection Upgrades to existing building, including new closet for supplemental equipment.Project replaces ceilings in public corridors on level b, level 1, level 3, level 4.NOTE: BU - FP upgrades to entire building - ALT 1761847 Due to dewatering issue BU is saying the cost is t | $10,000,000 | [A1848041](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1848041/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [401 Park Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/401-park-dr/) | 0.25 mi SE | Electrical | Low Voltage HVAC Controls | $125,000 | [ELV1886724](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1886724/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [401 Park Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/401-park-dr/) | 0.25 mi SE | Electrical | 5 telecom drops on the 1st floor of 401 Park Drive for tenant Equinox Fenway CZ-267385 | $2,652 | [ELV1880171](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1880171/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [401 Park Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/401-park-dr/) | 0.25 mi SE | Sign | Debranding Notes: De-Branding to occur in the morning of first day of Closing • Remove all exterior signage – (3) exterior signs o Park Drive signage – Unbolt from awning frame and make electrical safe o (2) Blade Signs in Parking Garage – Remove, patch and make electrical safe • Remove branding sti | $303,485 | [SF1873552](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873552/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [24 Cummington Ma](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-cummington-ma/) | 0.23 mi E | Electrical | Add (1) explosion proof receptacle with back box and dedicated circuit. | $1,500 | [E1874797](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874797/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [401 Park Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/401-park-dr/) | 0.25 mi SE | Fire systems | Fire alarm scope associated with a fit-up on the ground level. New wiring & devices to be installed & tied to an existing system. | $12,000 | [EFA1870431](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1870431/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [401 Park Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/401-park-dr/) | 0.25 mi SE | Electrical | Electrical scope associated with a tenant fit-up on the ground level. Electrical scope includes installation of new panelboard, transformer, receptacles, light fixtures, & lighting controls. | $28,000 | [E1870422](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870422/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [401 Park Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/401-park-dr/) | 0.25 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Interior fit-out of a temporary sales space including new partitions, HVAC/Electrical upgrades, and associated architectural finishes. No change of occupancy or exterior signage is associated with this permit application. | $409,456 | [ALT1852522](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1852522/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [401 Park Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/401-park-dr/) | 0.25 mi SE | Plumbing | New Fitness Center | $1,500 | [G1859766](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1859766/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [401 Park Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/401-park-dr/) | 0.25 mi SE | Plumbing | New Fitness Center | $1,550,000 | [PL1859759](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1859759/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [401 Park Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/401-park-dr/) | 0.25 mi SE | Fire systems | Fire alarm scope associated with renovations on the 1st &; 2nd floor. New devices &; wiring tied to an existing system. | $170,000 | [EFA1859961](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1859961/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [401 Park Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/401-park-dr/) | 0.25 mi SE | Electrical | Electrical scope associated with renovations on floors 1 & 2. New light fixtures, lighting controls, receptacles, grounding & bonding, panelboards & transformers to be installed throughout. | $1,100,000 | [E1859885](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1859885/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [24 Cummington Ma](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-cummington-ma/) | 0.23 mi E | Electrical | Installation of audiovisual systems in boston university chemistry dept. | $300,000 | [ELV1857481](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1857481/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [401 Park Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/401-park-dr/) | 0.25 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Change occupancy to include fitness center (health club) with cafe. Then renovate 48,656 sq. ft. on first and second floors as per plans filed herewith to be used as Equinox Fitness Center and Cafe after renovations are completed. See pda no. 36 for zoning.eplan; APPROVED WITH PROVISO: To provide wa | $1,703,000 | [ALT1807998](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1807998/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [24 Cummington Ma](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-cummington-ma/) | 0.23 mi E | Electrical | (3) Cooling towers being replaced on the roof top. (3) VFD's for towers being replaced in Penthouse Mech Room. | $15,000 | [E1853138](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1853138/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [401 Park Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/401-park-dr/) | 0.25 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Vertical Subdivision: Existing lot is 401 Park Drive (ID 2100077000) consisting of 346,234 sqft which will be subdivided into two parcels. Parcel 401-C will retain the 401 Park Drive address consisting of 230,897 sqft and parcel 421-B with address 421 Park Drive (ALT1599000) consisting of 115,337 sq | Not listed | [ALT1598990](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1598990/) |

## 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 |  | 839 to 843 Beacon St | 810 ft E | To change the use to Dunkin' restaurant | [BOA1846602](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed" | 2026-05-06 |

## More on this street

Other addresses on Buswell St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [50 Buswell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-buswell-st/): newest permit Sep 2, 2026
- [14 Buswell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-buswell-st/): newest permit Jul 21, 2026
- [13 Buswell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13-buswell-st/): newest permit Aug 19, 2025
- [9 Buswell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-buswell-st/): newest permit Oct 6, 2026
- [6 Buswell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-buswell-st/): newest permit Oct 28, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-17 18:39 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 17, 16:17 UTC.

Map, the one permit at this address and 98 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-buswell-st/