# Building permits at 477-479 Commonwealth Av, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $2.3M alteration or repair at 498-528 Commonwealth Av, permitted Aug 25.

Two permits on record here. The newest, May 21: Renovate unused space to study rooms. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 92 more permits (91 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Renovate unused space to study rooms. Update shower plumbing and wall/floor surfaces. Reconfigure storage room to laundry. | $259,050 | [SF1847059](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847059/) |
| Apr 21, 2025 | Roofing | Install roof screen for future chiller installation. | $36,000 | [SF1701647](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1701647/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 5 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2026 | [487 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/487-commonwealth-av/) | 130 ft W | Roofing | rear elevation waterproofing. replace copper gutters with new copper gutters. flash and seal 22 windows | $41,850 | [SF1899983](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899983/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [583 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/583-beacon-st/) | 210 ft NE | Roofing | Demo deck, roofing, & flashings. Install new roof insulation & membrane. Install new metal flashings, gutter & downspouts. Replacement skylights. Re-install deck in original footprint and anchor points. Reinstall railings in original locations. | $66,000 | [SF1842089](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1842089/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [479 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/479-commonwealth-av/) | 25 ft W | Fire systems | Moving existing fire alarm devices on 3rd and 4th floor due to work being performed by others on building permit SF1847059 | $2,995 | [EFA1861174](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1861174/) |
| Jun 13, 2026 | [479 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/479-commonwealth-av/) | 25 ft W | Plumbing | Rough in 2 laundries and water cooler on the 3rd floor. replace 7 shower units. | $14,500 | [PL1859410](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1859410/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [479 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/479-commonwealth-av/) | 25 ft W | Electrical | 4th & 5th Floor Subpanel replacements 7 Bathroom shower fixtures with switches, 1 overhead light Power for 2 washer/dryer setups, 1 drinking fountain | $23,000 | [E1856533](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1856533/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 64 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [464-466 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/464--466-commonwealth-av/) | 360 ft SE | Electrical | Wiring for remodeled kitchen,bathroom,living room. Replace sub panel | $9,000 | [E1907927](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1907927/) |
| Oct 6, 2026 | [395 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/395-commonwealth-av/) | 930 ft E | Alteration or repair | interior demo following blue print | $100,000 | [SF1904898](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1904898/) |
| Oct 6, 2026 | [534-538 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/534--538-beacon-st/) | 780 ft NE | Plumbing | Remove and replace one (1) existing 200gal hot water storage tank serving the building's domestic hot water system. Work includes isolating and draining the existing tank, cutting and removing piping as required, and installing one (1) new A.O. Smith 200gal ASME hot water storage tank. | $13,000 | [PL1906349](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1906349/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [464-466 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/464--466-commonwealth-av/) | 360 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Repoint all sides of the courtyard walls on the rear of the building. Replace bricks as needed. Refinish lintels and sills as needed. | $420,000 | [SF1902180](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902180/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [534-538 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/534--538-beacon-st/) | 780 ft NE | Plumbing | Unit 301 Replacing bathtub with Shower | $3,000 | [PL1896110](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1896110/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [449 Marlborough St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/449-marlborough-st/) | 880 ft E | Alteration or repair | Demo kitchen and bathroom to studs and build back the same | $60,000 | [SF1900776](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900776/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [61 Bay State Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61-bay-state-rd/) | 580 ft NW | Plumbing | install new backflow and water shut off for new boilers | $25,000 | [PL1903913](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1903913/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [61 Bay State Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61-bay-state-rd/) | 580 ft NW | Plumbing | install two new gas boilers | $25,000 | [G1903912](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1903912/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [25 Bay State Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-bay-state-rd/) | 280 ft N | Plumbing | Replacing existing plumbing fixtures in Unit #5 | $2,000 | [PL1901932](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1901932/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [533-545 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/533--545-commonwealth-av/) | 820 ft W | Electrical | Power modifications renovations for new wall on 2nd floor | $11,000 | [E1902014](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1902014/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [464-466 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/464--466-commonwealth-av/) | 360 ft SE | Plumbing | remodel of condo with new bathroom fixtures and new kitchen fixtures | $8,400 | [PL1900561](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1900561/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [145-151 Ipswich St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/145--151-ipswich-st/) | 760 ft S | Sign | Replace existing Lucky Strike signage with new & updated signage. Install window vinyl. | $18,800 | [ALT1893936](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1893936/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [520 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/520-beacon-st/) | 960 ft NE | Plumbing | Replace commercial boiler | Not listed | [PL1897632](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1897632/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [464-466 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/464--466-commonwealth-av/) | 360 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Renovate existing kitchen and bathroom in Unit 203A. Replace cabinets, counters, some appliances, fixtures, tile and finishes. Open/repair walls as needed for plumbing/electrical access, with no structural alterations. Separate trade permits. No egress, occupancy or use changes. | $35,000 | [SF1897165](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897165/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [532 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/532-beacon-st/) | 830 ft NE | Fire systems | Replacing existing fire system with new addressable fire system (firelite and safety sensor)Approved Tier-1 only.;Tier-2 Requirements: To qualify for Tier-2 approval, a beacon must be provided. If clearance heights are restricted, the wall-mounted beacon must still be installed between 80 and 96 inc | $36,000 | [ALT1889619](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1889619/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [498-528 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/498--528-commonwealth-av/) | 650 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation of a former restaurant to a "Spaghetti Bar". Work includes select demolition, install of new flooring, millwork finishes, ceiling tile, folding windows at the existing solarium and steel to support the marquee sign. Please note that the actual address is 528 Commonwealth Ave no l | $2,287,363 | [ALT1870857](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1870857/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [520 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/520-beacon-st/) | 960 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Remove and dispose all 15 window trims from the bay window on the left side of the rear façade Install 15 new wooden trims on the rear façade, keeping the existing aesthetic Seal all 15 new wooden trims with exterior grade sealant Prepare and paint the trims to match the original color | $10,000 | [SF1889078](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1889078/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [407-411 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/407--411-commonwealth-av/) | 750 ft E | Electrical | Swap 20 fixtures | $5,000 | [E1882771](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882771/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [470 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/470-commonwealth-av/) | 320 ft S | Electrical | Install hardwired smoke detectors/carbon monoxide detectors in all common hallways | $3,500 | [E1890180](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890180/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [533-545 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/533--545-commonwealth-av/) | 820 ft W | Alteration or repair | Office renovation of approx 214 SF of existing office and gym space, installing a 12' GWB wall and door to seperate the spaces | $27,500 | [SF1883374](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1883374/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [527-529 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/527--529-beacon-st/) | 810 ft E | Alteration or repair | 529 beacon st unit# 11 Kitchen and bathroom renovation Including floor and painting | $45,000 | [SF1884320](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1884320/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [528 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/528-beacon-st/) | 880 ft NE | Plumbing | Renovation on Unit 06: First floor - 1 Kitchen, 1 electric laundry and 1 3/4 bathroom. | $8,000 | [PL1887781](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1887781/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [527-529 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/527--529-beacon-st/) | 810 ft E | Electrical | kitchen, Laundry, bathroom and one Bedroom renovation. Unit 6 | $11,500 | [E1886044](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1886044/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [21-23 Bay State Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21--23-bay-state-rd/) | 250 ft N | Electrical | 2 bathrooms laundry room | $26,000 | [E1885724](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1885724/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [400-416 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/400--416-commonwealth-av/) | 870 ft E | Alteration or repair | Interior Demo Only Selective interior demolition within existing condominium Unit 301, including removal of non-load-bearing partitions, kitchen cabinetry, bathroom finishes and fixtures, flooring, ceilings, and miscellaneous interior finishes. No structural demolition, change of occupancy, or exter | $30,000 | [SF1884051](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1884051/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [532 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/532-beacon-st/) | 830 ft NE | Fire systems | replace existing fire alarm system with an addressable system | $15,000 | [EFA1882129](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1882129/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [636-638 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/636--638-beacon-st/) | 410 ft W | Plumbing | I will replace existing boiler with same exact boiler, all piping will remain just doing swap out of boiler | $15,000 | [G1881395](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1881395/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [21-23 Bay State Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21--23-bay-state-rd/) | 250 ft N | Plumbing | Renovation of 2 bathrooms on 2nd floor of 23 Bay State | $5,000 | [PL1877852](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1877852/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [528 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/528-beacon-st/) | 880 ft NE | Plumbing | Renovation Third floor unit 17: 1 kitchen, 1 laundry and 1 3/4-bathroom. | $8,000 | [PL1875856](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1875856/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [397 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/397-commonwealth-av/) | 880 ft E | Other | Per ALT1855252 - Install fall protection at roof. Safety requirement. | $8,000 | [A1874834](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1874834/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [407-411 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/407--411-commonwealth-av/) | 750 ft E | Alteration or repair | Replace kitchen countertop, sink and faucet. Replace tile backsplash in kitchen. Replace bathroom faucet. Remove and replace decorative lighting fixtures. Install new millwork in living room and replace interior trim. Paint and wallpaper thoroughout | $575,000 | [SF1863431](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863431/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [528 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/528-beacon-st/) | 880 ft NE | Plumbing | Renovation on second floor: 1 Kitchen, 1 laundry and 1 3/4-bath. Unit #11 | $8,000 | [PL1875107](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1875107/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [527-529 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/527--529-beacon-st/) | 810 ft E | Electrical | Rewire Kitchen, Bathroom, Laundry and Bedroom. Apartment 17. | $15,000 | [E1874288](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874288/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [527-529 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/527--529-beacon-st/) | 810 ft E | Electrical | Rewire Kitchen, Bathroom, Bedroom and Laundry. Apartment 11 | $15,000 | [E1874287](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874287/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [540-548 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/540--548-commonwealth-av/) | 910 ft W | Plumbing | Replace a dishwasher and replace ice-maker installed 3 faucet | $2,500 | [PL1869957](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1869957/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [650-660 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/650--660-beacon-st/) | 600 ft W | Plumbing | Amendment of existing ALT 1798474 to add (2) showers in restrooms. No additional life safety work.*Office, Retail, Pilates studio and Research Lab | $8,500 | [A1871477](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1871477/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [534-538 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/534--538-beacon-st/) | 780 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Install 8 windows for replacement. No structural changes. Work to be done in unit #407 admin: 5-13-2026 | $51,547 | [SF1868587](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868587/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [528 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/528-beacon-st/) | 880 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Kitchen and bathroom Flooring and painting | $45,000 | [SF1862101](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1862101/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [528 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/528-beacon-st/) | 880 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Kitchen and bathroom renovation Also floor and paiting | $45,000 | [SF1862097](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1862097/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [451 Marlborough St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/451-marlborough-st/) | 820 ft E | Electrical | Electrical to (3) rooftop mounted bathroom exhaust fans | $5,666 | [E1868655](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1868655/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [401 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/401-commonwealth-av/) | 850 ft E | Electrical | Minor electrical demo of second floor office suite for safety 400-416 Commonwealth Ave | $2,500 | [E1862581](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862581/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [650-660 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/650--660-beacon-st/) | 600 ft W | Plumbing | Plumbing piping and fixtures at Strong Pilates | $40,000 | [PL1868014](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1868014/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [540-548 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/540--548-commonwealth-av/) | 910 ft W | Electrical | AV Work: Furnish and Install 3 Displays and 6 Computer Monitors Furnish and Install 3 Clocks | $9,223 | [ELV1863856](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1863856/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [397 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/397-commonwealth-av/) | 880 ft E | Fire systems | Work and costs is associated with ALT1301067. Sprinkler standpipe with roof hydrant location/access plan. | $20,000 | [ALT1855252](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1855252/) |
| Jun 20, 2026 | [534-538 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/534--538-beacon-st/) | 780 ft NE | Plumbing | Replacing gas dryers in common area laundry room. | $570 | [G1861834](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1861834/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [400-416 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/400--416-commonwealth-av/) | 870 ft E | Alteration or repair | Selective demolition existing office space. Remove partition walls, flooring, ceiling finishes to create warm lit shell. Fire Alarm, Fire Sprinkler to remain active and unchanged in space. Light fixtures and EBUs to be preserved in space. Debris to be live loaded, no onsite dumpster. | $39,238 | [SF1846668](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846668/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [540-548 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/540--548-commonwealth-av/) | 910 ft W | Electrical | Furnish (12) data cables to AV closet on 3rd floor. | $5,000 | [ELV1859490](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1859490/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [650-660 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/650--660-beacon-st/) | 600 ft W | Fire systems | Provide Fire Alarm Fitout for Pilates Studio Renovation, located on first floor. | $35,500 | [EFA1858162](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1858162/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [650-660 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/650--660-beacon-st/) | 600 ft W | Electrical | Running low voltage data | $8,000 | [ELV1857236](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1857236/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [650-660 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/650--660-beacon-st/) | 600 ft W | Electrical | General lighting and devices of Pilates studio | $45,000 | [E1857233](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1857233/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [533-545 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/533--545-commonwealth-av/) | 820 ft W | Alteration or repair | Installing an All-Glass Ballistic Door System for a secured entrance to the CEO Admin space. Modify existing GWB wall and GWB ceiling to receive new door, and relocation of (1) light and (1) diffuser | $61,800 | [SF1851672](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851672/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [413-415 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/413--415-commonwealth-av/) | 690 ft E | Plumbing | Water heater replacement | $5,000 | [PL1849669](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1849669/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [413-415 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/413--415-commonwealth-av/) | 690 ft E | Plumbing | water heater replacement | $5,000 | [G1849672](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1849672/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [535 Newbury St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/535-newbury-st/) | 450 ft S | Electrical | Install 30 amp Fused Htap in handhole in sidewalk to feed new decorative light pole with pole top antenna. Install fused Htap for pole light circuit. Install 4 circuits for pole antenna equip.. Crown Castle BOS_SC_018 | $3,500 | [E1855586](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855586/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [390 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/390-commonwealth-av/) | 970 ft E | Alteration or repair | Replacement of six windows in Unit 812 | $15,633 | [SF1850528](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850528/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [540-548 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/540--548-commonwealth-av/) | 910 ft W | Electrical | Demo and install new light fixtures, switches, and receptacles. Wire A/C units. Install pipes and pull strings. | $20,000 | [E1853337](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1853337/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [650-660 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/650--660-beacon-st/) | 600 ft W | Alteration or repair | Change occupancy from shell space to Pilates studio. Renovation of first floor unoccupied shell space for new pilates studio. Includes training room, 2 restrooms, 3 fan coil units, 1 electric water heater, a new electric meter and panels, and updates to the storefront. Adding FA/FP;3.18.2026 Applica | $610,000 | [ALT1798474](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1798474/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [445 Marlborough St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/445-marlborough-st/) | 930 ft E | Alteration or repair | Install 1 french entry door and 2 windows for replacement. No structural changes. Admin: 2-11-2026 | $27,817 | [SF1847653](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847653/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [400-416 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/400--416-commonwealth-av/) | 870 ft E | Plumbing | Half bathroom: Toilet and sink replacement Full Bathroom: toilet replacement; tub to shower; sink replacement | $3,500 | [PL1848354](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1848354/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [1167 Boylston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1167-boylston-st/) | 930 ft S | Electrical | Install underground electrical service for street lighting control cabinet at boylston st/bowker overpass | $2,500 | [E1848511](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1848511/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [1167 Boylston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1167-boylston-st/) | 930 ft S | Electrical | Install underground electrical service for traffic signal cabinet at boylston st/bowker overpass | $2,500 | [E1848508](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1848508/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [21-23 Bay State Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21--23-bay-state-rd/) | 250 ft N | Alteration or repair | Renovate two bathrooms - remove all finishes, new tile, fixtures, flooring. | $200,000 | [SF1847575](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847575/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [401 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/401-commonwealth-av/) | 850 ft E | Electrical | replacing panel for new security devices including door contacts and keypads | $1,400 | [ELV1846170](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1846170/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [540-548 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/540--548-commonwealth-av/) | 910 ft W | Alteration or repair | Scope of work to be completed in Room 317. Demo the existing work counters, install (2) split HVAC system, new lighting, new electrical for incoming AV monitors and painting. | $112,450 | [SF1845008](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845008/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 23 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | [497 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/497-beacon-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Fire systems | Alter and modify existing manual fire alarm system per 780 cmr, chapter 34. | $10,500 | [EFA1901893](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1901893/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [383 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/383-commonwealth-av/) | 0.20 mi E | Electrical | Replace meter centers and service feeds. No change to service, replacement is a one for one swap. | $10,000 | [E1901433](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1901433/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [387 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/387-commonwealth-av/) | 0.19 mi E | Electrical | Replace meter centers and service feeds. No change to service, replacement is a one for one swap. | $10,000 | [E1901434](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1901434/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [374 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/374-commonwealth-av/) | 0.25 mi E | Alteration or repair | Repair existing wall-mounted cantilevered canopy by removing deteriorated material and replacing it with custom-fabricated iron components. Reinforce bracket supports with new bolts. Prime and paint repaired areas. Obtain Boston Fire Department Hot Work Permit and provide Fire Marshal. | $4,000 | [SF1887479](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1887479/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [497 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/497-beacon-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Plumbing | Gas piping for Stoves Units 11 & 12 | $2,000 | [G1896188](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1896188/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [497 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/497-beacon-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Plumbing | Plumbing for 2 new residential units on lower two floors. | $30,000 | [PL1837207](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1837207/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [431 Marlborough St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/431-marlborough-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Plumbing | Repairing burst in 1/2 inch silcoc line. Replace kitchen faucet | $450 | [PL1890321](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1890321/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [99 Bay State Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/99-bay-state-rd/) | 0.20 mi W | Roofing | masonry waterproofing to 5th and 6th floors rear of building. remove balcony to seal penetrations. seal 10 rear facing windows. repairs needed 20x25 rubber roof where existing deck currently sits. copper scuppers & down spouts to match existing | $202,700 | [SF1890653](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890653/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [565 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/565-commonwealth-av/) | 0.22 mi W | Electrical | Installing underground PVC to three (3) locations. | $1,500 | [E1894206](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1894206/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [58 Deerfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58-deerfield-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Alteration or repair | Interior renovations to increase dining room and kitchen/trash services and meeting room space. Work is contained to only the basement and first floor. | $975,000 | [ALT1859819](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1859819/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [497 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/497-beacon-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Electrical | Renovation 2 story apartament unit, unit 11 and unit 12, | $45,000 | [E1880550](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1880550/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [51 Massachusetts Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-massachusetts-av/) | 0.23 mi E | Electrical | Power feed to existing DAS node location. Site ID - BB-02 (Mass Ave @ Comm Ave Bridge) | $15,000 | [E1880948](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1880948/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [680 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/680-beacon-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Alteration or repair | Renovate existing Citizens Bank 24-hour ATM vestibule including interior demolition, new non-load-bearing partitions, doors, glazing, finishes, HVAC, electrical and lighting. No structural work or change of occupancy. | $172,000 | [SF1873238](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873238/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [504 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/504-beacon-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Other | Remove all de-energized equipment associated with site ID 4BN0049C, to no longer have any equipment associated with this location. | $19,980 | [SF1863398](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863398/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [380 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/380-commonwealth-av/) | 0.23 mi E | Alteration or repair | Interior renovations including new lighting, millwork, paint, appliances, wallcoverings, and flooring. | $900,000 | [SF1856481](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856481/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [30 Ipswich St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-ipswich-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Plumbing | Replacing gas dryers in common area laundry room. | $400 | [G1861825](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1861825/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [51 Massachusetts Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-massachusetts-av/) | 0.23 mi E | Electrical | Installation of new handhole in sidewalk at intersection of (59-61)Mass Ave and Commonwealth Ave. Install 30 amp underground service from Eversource Manhole. Install #6 conductors and 30 Amp Fused H-tap in Handhole for future Extenet pole. Ext_bb-02 | $1,500 | [E1861526](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861526/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [380 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/380-commonwealth-av/) | 0.23 mi E | Alteration or repair | Provide all necessary infrastructure to furnish and install an accessible lift for the courtWork to be done at rear entry, 415 Newbury Street; | $100,000 | [ALT1857944](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1857944/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [430 Marlborough St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/430-marlborough-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Alteration or repair | Replace 10 windows | $21,893 | [SF1849807](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849807/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [421-423 Marlborough St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/421--423-marlborough-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Plumbing | back flow preventer for steam boiler back flow preventer for water boiler Water piping | $2,500 | [PL1855077](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1855077/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [421-423 Marlborough St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/421--423-marlborough-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Plumbing | Replace existing steam boiler. Install new boiler for hot water system. | $40,000 | [G1855080](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1855080/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [680 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/680-beacon-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Sign | Elec App. Per BPDA approval 4-14-26 install signs for Citizens: S1 channel letters on backer panel parallel wall sign @34 sf; S2 and S3 two illum blades @19.17 sf each to replace two existing blades; S4 hours on door glass; S5 reface non-illum parallel sign over rear entrance. | $18,000 | [ALT1850496](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1850496/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [31 Massachusetts Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-massachusetts-av/) | 0.23 mi E | Plumbing | Unit 1-1 We will install gas stove and do pressure test on existing gas line | $1,500 | [G1850486](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1850486/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

There are no zoning requests on file within ¼ mi. Boston's feed was last read Oct 10.

## More on this street

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

- [479 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/479-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Jun 16, 2026
- [472 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/472-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Dec 23, 2025
- [484 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/484-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Mar 10, 2026
- [470 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/470-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Aug 20, 2026
- [485 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/485-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Jan 16, 2026
- [468 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/468-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Apr 20, 2026
- [487 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/487-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Sep 25, 2026
- [465 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/465-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Aug 14, 2025
- [464-466 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/464--466-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Oct 7, 2026
- [490-496 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/490--496-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Feb 26, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-10 17:34 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, 15:17 UTC.

Map, both permits at this address and 92 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/477--479-commonwealth-av/