# Building permits at 485 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.

22 permits on record here. The newest, Jan 16: Replace wiring to 5 speakers and volume controls. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 92 more permits (91 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 16, 2026 | Electrical | Replace wiring to 5 speakers and volume controls | $500 | [ELV1811107](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1811107/) |
| Nov 7, 2025 | Electrical | Replace light fixtures, wiring, and equipment damaged by water due to a sprinkler head letting go The damaged areas include the center stairwell 1st to the 4th floor, and the ground level storefront | $91,000 | [E1796693](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1796693/) |
| Aug 12, 2025 | Electrical | Check for water damage after a sprinkler head let go, 5 floors Extent of damage to be determined, water leaked from 4 th floor down center stairwell to ground level | $2,500 | [E1741433](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1741433/) |
| Aug 26, 2021 | Plumbing | Replace 4" sanitary drain portion | $1,500 | [PL1242199](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1242199/) |
| Apr 2, 2021 | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation of MIT Fraternity located at 485 & 487 Commonwealth Ave. Scope also includes some exterior improvements- roofing, window replacement (on Beacon St. side), masonry, and re-pointing of both sides. | $968,000 | [SF1171367](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1171367/) |
| Sep 1, 2015 | Fire systems | Adding new devices on fire alarm including ( 8 mini horns,3 horn strobes, 1 strobe, 8 CO2 hard wire and 1 power booster) | $15,000 | [EFA515275](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA515275/) |
| Aug 4, 2015 | Alteration or repair | Code compliance repairs per plans dated 9/5/14.;Removal of existing Loft spaces throughout Building.; Fire Alarm / Emergency Lighting;/ Life Safety system upgrades per plans submitted. As of 9/15/17 the loft spaces throughout the building have not been removed per the building owners decision. This  | $82,800 | [ALT431971](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT431971/) |
| May 6, 2014 | Electrical | install security system | $429 | [ELV355571](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV355571/) |
| Feb 18, 2014 | Electrical | adding new lines for a spa as well as recessed lights outlets some exit signs and laundry | $6,500 | [E327472](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E327472/) |
| Nov 15, 2013 | Alteration or repair | Replace damaged skylight, install guardrail and remove roof deck | $5,000 | [SF303345](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF303345/) |
| Nov 8, 2013 | Electrical | Misc repairs to existing wiring | $10,000 | [E303355](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E303355/) |
| Oct 22, 2013 | Fire systems | Due to renovation - install new Fire Alarm Devices in renovated space only | $500 | [EFA286928](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA286928/) |
| Oct 11, 2013 | Alteration or repair | Change Occupancy from 8 apartments, restaurant, tanning salon to 8 apartments and Beauty Salon with Skin care (Facial and Waxing), Nails (Manicure and Pedicure)and Massage. The renovation work as per plan, add sink and all associated plumbing and electrical work. Relocate sprinkler heads and or add  | $37,000 | [ALT219975](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT219975/) |
| Oct 10, 2013 | Plumbing | Install 3 hand sinks, 2 pedicure stations, 1 washer set up, 1 gas water heater | $6,500 | [PL294525](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL294525/) |
| Oct 10, 2013 | Plumbing | Install 40 gallon gas water tank, to be vented to the existing chimney | $1,500 | [G294529](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G294529/) |
| Oct 4, 2013 | Electrical | wire in new plugs and lights for new spa | $8,500 | [E292735](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E292735/) |
| Sep 25, 2013 | Alteration or repair | Remove and dispose of plaster on ceilings, and 3 non bearing walls. | $3,000 | [SF289086](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF289086/) |
| Sep 12, 2013 | Alteration or repair | Install plywood to make floor safe | $2,500 | [SF284873](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF284873/) |
| Apr 13, 2011 | Plumbing | remodel basement bathroom. | $2,500 | [PL72132](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL72132/) |
| Apr 6, 2011 | Electrical | 2 bathroom remodle | $600 | [E71037](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E71037/) |
| Apr 4, 2011 | Alteration or repair | Remodeling an existing bathroom in the basement unit of 485 Comm Ave. New Plumbing, and fixtures in existing locations. | $12,000 | [SF69361](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF69361/) |
| Jan 19, 2010 | Electrical | grounding | $600 | [E11296](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E11296/) |

## 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/) | 30 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/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [479 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/479-commonwealth-av/) | 75 ft E | 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/) | 75 ft E | 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/) | 75 ft E | 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/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [477-479 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/477--479-commonwealth-av/) | 100 ft E | 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/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 61 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [464-466 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/464--466-commonwealth-av/) | 400 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 | [534-538 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/534--538-beacon-st/) | 870 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/) | 400 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/) | 870 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/) | 980 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/) | 500 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/) | 500 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/) | 290 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/) | 720 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/) | 400 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/) | 720 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 4, 2026 | [464-466 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/464--466-commonwealth-av/) | 400 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/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [583 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/583-beacon-st/) | 310 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/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [532 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/532-beacon-st/) | 920 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 27, 2026 | [99 Bay State Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/99-bay-state-rd/) | 980 ft 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 | [498-528 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/498--528-commonwealth-av/) | 560 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 | [407-411 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/407--411-commonwealth-av/) | 850 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/) | 340 ft SE | 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/) | 720 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/) | 910 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/) | 980 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/) | 910 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/) | 280 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/) | 960 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/) | 920 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/) | 310 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/) | 280 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/) | 980 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/) | 980 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/) | 850 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/) | 980 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/) | 910 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/) | 910 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/) | 810 ft SW | 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/) | 500 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/) | 870 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/) | 980 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/) | 980 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/) | 920 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/) | 950 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/) | 500 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/) | 810 ft SW | 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/) | 980 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/) | 870 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/) | 960 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/) | 810 ft SW | 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/) | 500 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/) | 500 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/) | 500 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/) | 720 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/) | 790 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/) | 790 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/) | 430 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 | [540-548 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/540--548-commonwealth-av/) | 810 ft SW | 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/) | 500 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 12, 2026 | [400-416 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/400--416-commonwealth-av/) | 960 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/) | 280 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/) | 950 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/) | 810 ft SW | 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), 26 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [395 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/395-commonwealth-av/) | 0.19 mi E | Alteration or repair | interior demo following blue print | $100,000 | [SF1904898](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1904898/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [113 Bay State Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/113-bay-state-rd/) | 0.23 mi W | Alteration or repair | Interior demolition and abatement of ETR apartments. Interior renovations under separate long-form permit. | $30,500 | [SF1897404](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897404/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [497 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/497-beacon-st/) | 0.24 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/) | 0.22 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/) | 0.21 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 8, 2026 | [520 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/520-beacon-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Plumbing | Replace commercial boiler | Not listed | [PL1897632](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1897632/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [497 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/497-beacon-st/) | 0.24 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/) | 0.24 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/) | 0.23 mi E | Plumbing | Repairing burst in 1/2 inch silcoc line. Replace kitchen faucet | $450 | [PL1890321](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1890321/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [565 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/565-commonwealth-av/) | 0.20 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/) | 0.21 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 21, 2026 | [520 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/520-beacon-st/) | 0.20 mi 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 3, 2026 | [497 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/497-beacon-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical | Renovation 2 story apartament unit, unit 11 and unit 12, | $45,000 | [E1880550](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1880550/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [680 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/680-beacon-st/) | 0.22 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/) | 0.25 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/) | 0.24 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/) | 0.23 mi SE | Plumbing | Replacing gas dryers in common area laundry room. | $400 | [G1861825](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1861825/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [380 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/380-commonwealth-av/) | 0.24 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/) | 0.23 mi E | Alteration or repair | Replace 10 windows | $21,893 | [SF1849807](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849807/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [390 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/390-commonwealth-av/) | 0.20 mi E | Alteration or repair | Replacement of six windows in Unit 812 | $15,633 | [SF1850528](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850528/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [421-423 Marlborough St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/421--423-marlborough-st/) | 0.24 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/) | 0.24 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/) | 0.22 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/) | 0.25 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/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [445 Marlborough St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/445-marlborough-st/) | 0.19 mi 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 13, 2026 | [566-574 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/566--574-commonwealth-av/) | 0.25 mi W | Roofing | Re roof | $655,550 | [SF1848121](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848121/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

There are no zoning requests on file within ¼ mi. Boston's feed was last read Oct 9.

## More on this street

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

- [484 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/484-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Mar 10, 2026
- [487 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/487-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Sep 25, 2026
- [490-496 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/490--496-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Feb 26, 2026
- [479 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/479-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Jun 16, 2026
- [477-479 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/477--479-commonwealth-av/): newest permit May 21, 2026
- [472 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/472-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Dec 23, 2025
- [498-528 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/498--528-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Aug 25, 2026
- [470 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/470-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Aug 20, 2026
- [468 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/468-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Apr 20, 2026
- [465 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/465-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Aug 14, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-09 04:14 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 9, 00:17 UTC.

Map, all 22 permits at this address and 92 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/485-commonwealth-av/