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Map of 86 permits within a quarter mile of 487 Commonwealth AvPlumbing, 534-538 Beacon St, Oct 1, 2026Alteration or repair, 449 Marlborough St, Sep 28, 2026Alteration or repair, 113 Bay State Rd, Sep 28, 2026Plumbing, 61 Bay State Rd, Sep 25, 2026Plumbing, 61 Bay State Rd, Sep 25, 2026Fire systems, 497 Beacon St, Sep 21, 2026Plumbing, 25 Bay State Rd, Sep 17, 2026Electrical, 533-545 Commonwealth Av, Sep 17, 2026Electrical, 383 Commonwealth Av, Sep 16, 2026Electrical, 387 Commonwealth Av, Sep 15, 2026Plumbing, 464-466 Commonwealth Av, Sep 11, 2026Sign, 145-151 Ipswich St, Sep 9, 2026Plumbing, 520 Beacon St, Sep 8, 2026Alteration or repair, 464-466 Commonwealth Av, Sep 4, 2026Roofing, 583 Beacon St, Sep 2, 2026Plumbing, 497 Beacon St, Sep 2, 2026Plumbing, 497 Beacon St, Aug 31, 2026Fire systems, 532 Beacon St, Aug 31, 2026Plumbing, 431 Marlborough St, Aug 28, 2026Roofing, 99 Bay State Rd, Aug 27, 2026Electrical, 565 Commonwealth Av, Aug 25, 2026Alteration or repair, 498-528 Commonwealth Av, Aug 25, 2026Alteration or repair, 58 Deerfield St, Aug 25, 2026Electrical, 566 Commonwealth Av, Aug 24, 2026Alteration or repair, 520 Beacon St, Aug 21, 2026Electrical, 407-411 Commonwealth Av, Aug 21, 2026Electrical, 470 Commonwealth Av, Aug 20, 2026Alteration or repair, 533-545 Commonwealth Av, Aug 19, 2026Alteration or repair, 527-529 Beacon St, Aug 18, 2026Plumbing, 528 Beacon St, Aug 17, 2026Electrical, 527-529 Beacon St, Aug 14, 2026Electrical, 21-23 Bay State Rd, Aug 12, 2026Alteration or repair, 400-416 Commonwealth Av, Aug 11, 2026Plumbing, 566 Commonwealth Av, Aug 11, 2026Fire systems, 532 Beacon St, Aug 7, 2026Alteration or repair, 566 Commonwealth Av, Aug 6, 2026Alteration or repair, 566 Commonwealth Av, Aug 5, 2026Alteration or repair, 566 Commonwealth Av, Aug 4, 2026Plumbing, 636-638 Beacon St, Aug 3, 2026Electrical, 497 Beacon St, Aug 3, 2026Plumbing, 21-23 Bay State Rd, Jul 29, 2026Alteration or repair, 680 Beacon St, Jul 28, 2026Plumbing, 528 Beacon St, Jul 27, 2026Roofing, 397 Commonwealth Av, Jul 23, 2026Alteration or repair, 407-411 Commonwealth Av, Jul 22, 2026Plumbing, 528 Beacon St, Jul 22, 2026Electrical, 527-529 Beacon St, Jul 21, 2026Electrical, 527-529 Beacon St, Jul 21, 2026Plumbing, 540-548 Commonwealth Av, Jul 14, 2026Plumbing, 650-660 Beacon St, Jul 14, 2026Alteration or repair, 534-538 Beacon St, Jul 10, 2026Alteration or repair, 528 Beacon St, Jul 8, 2026Alteration or repair, 528 Beacon St, Jul 8, 2026Electrical, 451 Marlborough St, Jul 6, 2026Electrical, 401 Commonwealth Av, Jul 6, 2026Plumbing, 650-660 Beacon St, Jul 2, 2026Electrical, 540-548 Commonwealth Av, Jul 1, 2026Fire systems, 397 Commonwealth Av, Jul 1, 2026Plumbing, 534-538 Beacon St, Jun 20, 2026Alteration or repair, 400-416 Commonwealth Av, Jun 17, 2026Plumbing, 30 Ipswich St, Jun 17, 2026Fire systems, 479 Commonwealth Av, Jun 16, 2026Plumbing, 479 Commonwealth Av, Jun 13, 2026Electrical, 540-548 Commonwealth Av, Jun 12, 2026Alteration or repair, 430 Marlborough St, Jun 8, 2026Fire systems, 650-660 Beacon St, Jun 5, 2026Electrical, 650-660 Beacon St, Jun 4, 2026Electrical, 650-660 Beacon St, Jun 4, 2026Electrical, 479 Commonwealth Av, Jun 3, 2026Alteration or repair, 533-545 Commonwealth Av, Jun 1, 2026Plumbing, 413-415 Commonwealth Av, May 29, 2026Plumbing, 413-415 Commonwealth Av, May 29, 2026Electrical, 535 Newbury St, May 29, 2026Alteration or repair, 390 Commonwealth Av, May 27, 2026Electrical, 540-548 Commonwealth Av, May 27, 2026Alteration or repair, 650-660 Beacon St, May 27, 2026Sign, 680 Beacon St, May 22, 2026Alteration or repair, 477-479 Commonwealth Av, May 21, 2026Alteration or repair, 445 Marlborough St, May 15, 2026Roofing, 566-574 Commonwealth Av, May 13, 2026Plumbing, 400-416 Commonwealth Av, May 12, 2026Electrical, 1167 Boylston St, May 12, 2026Electrical, 1167 Boylston St, May 12, 2026Alteration or repair, 21-23 Bay State Rd, May 11, 2026Electrical, 401 Commonwealth Av, May 6, 2026Alteration or repair, 540-548 Commonwealth Av, May 4, 2026660 ft Map preview
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487 Commonwealth Av

Boston, MA 02215

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

10 permits on record here. The newest, Sep 25: Rear elevation waterproofing. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 86 more permits (85 projects) since May 1.

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Here10 permits · 487 Commonwealth Av
  1. Rear elevation waterproofing
    Roofing
    Sep 25$41,850
  2. The unit suffered a water damage that required extensive drying
    Alteration or repair
    Oct 23, 2025$45,000
  3. Replace 4" main drain and area drain
    Plumbing
    Aug 26, 2021$2,500
  4. Installed 6 recess 2 outlets and relocated switches in the basement
    Electrical
    Jul 29, 2021$3,500
  5. New hot water system
    Plumbing
    Mar 30, 2021$22,000
  6. Boiler replacements
    Plumbing
    Mar 30, 2021$25,000
  7. Install 23 windows into existing openings
    Alteration or repair
    Jan 6, 2020$81,678
  8. Replacement of walkway and repointing stairs
    Other
    Nov 12, 2019$20,000
  9. 1) In the kitchen replace the door hold back floor mount
    Electrical
    Nov 7, 2013$1,700
  10. We are remodeling 2 existing bathrooms
    Alteration or repair
    Jan 4, 2010$20,000
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Next doorunder 250 ft · 4 permits
  1. Moving existing fire alarm devices on 3rd and 4th floor due to work being performed by others on building…
    479 Commonwealth Av · 100 ft E · Fire systems
    Jun 16$2,995
  2. Rough in 2 laundries and water cooler on the 3rd floor
    479 Commonwealth Av · 100 ft E · Plumbing
    Jun 13$14,500
  3. 4th & 5th Floor Subpanel replacements 7 Bathroom shower fixtures with switches
    479 Commonwealth Av · 100 ft E · Electrical
    Jun 3$23,000
  4. Renovate unused space to study rooms
    477-479 Commonwealth Av · 130 ft E · Alteration or repair
    May 21$259,050
This block250 to 1,000 ft · 50 permits in 49 projects
  1. Unit 301 Replacing bathtub with Shower
    534-538 Beacon St · 900 ft NE · Plumbing
    Oct 1$3,000
  2. Install new backflow and water shut off for new boilers
    61 Bay State Rd · 490 ft NW · Plumbing
    Sep 25$25,000
  3. Install two new gas boilers
    61 Bay State Rd · 490 ft NW · Plumbing
    Sep 25$25,000
  4. Replacing existing plumbing fixtures in Unit #5
    25 Bay State Rd · 300 ft N · Plumbing
    Sep 17$2,000
  5. Power modifications renovations for new wall on 2nd floor
    533-545 Commonwealth Av · 690 ft W · Electrical
    Sep 17$11,000
  6. Remodel of condo with new bathroom fixtures and new kitchen fixtures
    464-466 Commonwealth Av · 410 ft SE · Plumbing
    Sep 11$8,400
  7. Replace existing Lucky Strike signage with new & updated signage
    145-151 Ipswich St · 710 ft S · Sign
    Sep 9$18,800
  8. Renovate existing kitchen and bathroom in Unit 203A
    464-466 Commonwealth Av · 410 ft SE · Alteration or repair
    Sep 4$35,000
  9. Demo deck, roofing, & flashings
    583 Beacon St · 340 ft E · Roofing
    Sep 2$66,000
  10. Replacing existing fire system with new addressable fire system (firelite and safety sensor)Approved Tier-1…
    532 Beacon St · 950 ft NE · Fire systems
    Aug 31$36,000
  11. Masonry waterproofing to 5th and 6th floors rear of building
    99 Bay State Rd · 960 ft W · Roofing
    Aug 27$202,700
  12. Interior renovation of a former restaurant to a "Spaghetti Bar"
    498-528 Commonwealth Av · 540 ft SW · Alteration or repair
    Aug 25$2,287,363
  13. Swap 20 fixtures
    407-411 Commonwealth Av · 880 ft E · Electrical
    Aug 21$5,000
  14. Install hardwired smoke detectors/carbon monoxide detectors in all common hallways
    470 Commonwealth Av · 350 ft SE · Electrical
    Aug 20$3,500
  15. Office renovation of approx 214 SF of existing office and gym space
    533-545 Commonwealth Av · 690 ft W · Alteration or repair
    Aug 19$27,500
  16. 529 beacon st unit# 11 Kitchen and bathroom renovation Including floor and painting
    527-529 Beacon St · 940 ft E · Alteration or repair
    Aug 18$45,000
  17. Kitchen, Laundry, bathroom and one Bedroom renovation
    527-529 Beacon St · 940 ft E · Electrical
    Aug 14$11,500
  18. 2 bathrooms laundry room
    21-23 Bay State Rd · 290 ft N · Electrical
    Aug 12$26,000
  19. Interior Demo Only Selective interior demolition within existing condominium Unit 301
    400-416 Commonwealth Av · 980 ft E · Alteration or repair
    Aug 11$30,000
  20. Replace existing fire alarm system with an addressable system
    532 Beacon St · 950 ft NE · Fire systems
    Aug 7$15,000
  21. I will replace existing boiler with same exact boiler
    636-638 Beacon St · 280 ft W · Plumbing
    Aug 3$15,000
  22. Renovation of 2 bathrooms on 2nd floor of 23 Bay State
    21-23 Bay State Rd · 290 ft N · Plumbing
    Jul 29$5,000
  23. Replace kitchen countertop, sink and faucet
    407-411 Commonwealth Av · 880 ft E · Alteration or repair
    Jul 22$575,000
  24. Rewire Kitchen, Bathroom, Laundry and Bedroom
    527-529 Beacon St · 940 ft E · Electrical
    Jul 21$15,000
  25. Rewire Kitchen, Bathroom, Bedroom and Laundry
    527-529 Beacon St · 940 ft E · Electrical
    Jul 21$15,000
  26. Replace a dishwasher and replace ice-maker installed 3 faucet
    540-548 Commonwealth Av · 780 ft SW · Plumbing
    Jul 14$2,500
  27. Amendment of existing ALT 1798474 to add (2) showers in restrooms
    650-660 Beacon St · 470 ft W · Plumbing
    Jul 14$8,500
  28. Install 8 windows for replacement
    534-538 Beacon St · 900 ft NE · Alteration or repair
    Jul 10$51,547
  29. Electrical to (3) rooftop mounted bathroom exhaust fans
    451 Marlborough St · 950 ft E · Electrical
    Jul 6$5,666
  30. Minor electrical demo of second floor office suite for safety 400-416 Commonwealth Ave
    401 Commonwealth Av · 980 ft E · Electrical
    Jul 6$2,500
  31. Plumbing piping and fixtures at Strong Pilates
    650-660 Beacon St · 470 ft W · Plumbing
    Jul 2$40,000
  32. AV Work: Furnish and Install 3 Displays and 6 Computer Monitors Furnish and Install 3 Clocks
    540-548 Commonwealth Av · 780 ft SW · Electrical
    Jul 1$9,223
  33. Replacing gas dryers in common area laundry room
    534-538 Beacon St · 900 ft NE · Plumbing
    Jun 20$570
  34. Selective demolition existing office space
    400-416 Commonwealth Av · 980 ft E · Alteration or repair
    Jun 17$39,238
  35. Furnish (12) data cables to AV closet on 3rd floor
    540-548 Commonwealth Av · 780 ft SW · Electrical
    Jun 12$5,000
  36. Provide Fire Alarm Fitout for Pilates Studio Renovation
    650-660 Beacon St · 470 ft W · Fire systems
    Jun 5$35,500
  37. Running low voltage data
    650-660 Beacon St · 470 ft W · Electrical
    Jun 4$8,000
  38. General lighting and devices of Pilates studio
    650-660 Beacon St · 470 ft W · Electrical
    Jun 4$45,000
  39. Installing an All-Glass Ballistic Door System for a secured entrance to the CEO Admin space
    533-545 Commonwealth Av · 690 ft W · Alteration or repair
    Jun 1$61,800
  40. Water heater replacement × 2 permits
    413-415 Commonwealth Av · 810 ft E · Plumbing
    May 29$5,000
  41. Install 30 amp Fused Htap in handhole in sidewalk to feed new decorative light pole with pole top antenna
    535 Newbury St · 430 ft S · Electrical
    May 29$3,500
  42. Demo and install new light fixtures, switches, and receptacles
    540-548 Commonwealth Av · 780 ft SW · Electrical
    May 27$20,000
  43. Change occupancy from shell space to Pilates studio
    650-660 Beacon St · 470 ft W · Alteration or repair
    May 27$610,000
  44. Half bathroom: Toilet and sink replacement Full Bathroom: toilet replacement
    400-416 Commonwealth Av · 980 ft E · Plumbing
    May 12$3,500
  45. Install underground electrical service for street lighting control cabinet at boylston st/bowker overpass
    1167 Boylston St · 930 ft S · Electrical
    May 12$2,500
  46. Install underground electrical service for traffic signal cabinet at boylston st/bowker overpass
    1167 Boylston St · 930 ft S · Electrical
    May 12$2,500
  47. Renovate two bathrooms - remove all finishes
    21-23 Bay State Rd · 290 ft N · Alteration or repair
    May 11$200,000
  48. Replacing panel for new security devices including door contacts and keypads
    401 Commonwealth Av · 980 ft E · Electrical
    May 6$1,400
  49. Scope of work to be completed in Room 317
    540-548 Commonwealth Av · 780 ft SW · Alteration or repair
    May 4$112,450
Within a quarter mile1,000 ft to ¼ mi · 32 permits
  1. Demo kitchen and bathroom to studs and build back the same
    449 Marlborough St · 0.19 mi E · Alteration or repair
    Sep 28$60,000
  2. Interior demolition and abatement of ETR apartments
    113 Bay State Rd · 0.23 mi W · Alteration or repair
    Sep 28$30,500
  3. Alter and modify existing manual fire alarm system per 780 cmr
    497 Beacon St · 0.24 mi E · Fire systems
    Sep 21$10,500
  4. Replace meter centers and service feeds
    383 Commonwealth Av · 0.23 mi E · Electrical
    Sep 16$10,000
  5. Replace meter centers and service feeds
    387 Commonwealth Av · 0.22 mi E · Electrical
    Sep 15$10,000
  6. Replace commercial boiler
    520 Beacon St · 0.20 mi NE · Plumbing
    Sep 8not listed
  7. Gas piping for Stoves Units 11 & 12
    497 Beacon St · 0.24 mi E · Plumbing
    Sep 2$2,000
  8. Plumbing for 2 new residential units on lower two floors
    497 Beacon St · 0.24 mi E · Plumbing
    Aug 31$30,000
  9. Repairing burst in 1/2 inch silcoc line
    431 Marlborough St · 0.23 mi E · Plumbing
    Aug 28$450
  10. Installing underground PVC to three (3) locations
    565 Commonwealth Av · 0.20 mi W · Electrical
    Aug 25$1,500
  11. Interior renovations to increase dining room and kitchen/trash services and meeting room space
    58 Deerfield St · 0.21 mi NW · Alteration or repair
    Aug 25$975,000
  12. Kitchen and bathroom remodeling
    566 Commonwealth Av · 0.24 mi W · Electrical
    Aug 24$9,000
  13. Remove and dispose all 15 window trims from the bay window on the left side of the rear façade Install 15 new…
    520 Beacon St · 0.20 mi NE · Alteration or repair
    Aug 21$10,000
  14. Renovation on Unit 06: First floor - 1 Kitchen
    528 Beacon St · 0.19 mi NE · Plumbing
    Aug 17$8,000
  15. Bathroom and kitchen remodel Same location Convert bathtub into a shower stall
    566 Commonwealth Av · 0.24 mi W · Plumbing
    Aug 11$6,300
  16. Interior renovation only (kitchen + bath in unit #508)
    566 Commonwealth Av · 0.24 mi W · Alteration or repair
    Aug 6$46,600
  17. Demolition of interior finishes in preparation for fit out under ALT1790171
    566 Commonwealth Av · 0.24 mi W · Alteration or repair
    Aug 5$35,000
  18. Full renovation on Kitchen and bathroom
    566 Commonwealth Av · 0.24 mi W · Alteration or repair
    Aug 4$28,000
  19. Renovation 2 story apartament unit, unit 11 and unit 12
    497 Beacon St · 0.24 mi E · Electrical
    Aug 3$45,000
  20. Renovate existing Citizens Bank 24-hour ATM vestibule including interior demolition
    680 Beacon St · 0.22 mi W · Alteration or repair
    Jul 28$172,000
  21. Renovation Third floor unit 17: 1 kitchen
    528 Beacon St · 0.19 mi NE · Plumbing
    Jul 27$8,000
  22. Per ALT1855252 - Install fall protection at roof
    397 Commonwealth Av · 0.19 mi E · Roofing
    Jul 23$8,000
  23. Renovation on second floor: 1 Kitchen, 1 laundry and 1 3/4-bath
    528 Beacon St · 0.19 mi NE · Plumbing
    Jul 22$8,000
  24. Kitchen and bathroom Flooring and painting
    528 Beacon St · 0.19 mi NE · Alteration or repair
    Jul 8$45,000
  25. Kitchen and bathroom renovation Also floor and paiting
    528 Beacon St · 0.19 mi NE · Alteration or repair
    Jul 8$45,000
  26. Work and costs is associated with ALT1301067
    397 Commonwealth Av · 0.19 mi E · Fire systems
    Jul 1$20,000
  27. Replacing gas dryers in common area laundry room
    30 Ipswich St · 0.24 mi SE · Plumbing
    Jun 17$400
  28. Replace 10 windows
    430 Marlborough St · 0.23 mi E · Alteration or repair
    Jun 8$21,893
  29. Replacement of six windows in Unit 812
    390 Commonwealth Av · 0.21 mi E · Alteration or repair
    May 27$15,633
  30. Elec App. Per BPDA approval 4-14-26 install signs for Citizens: S1 channel letters on backer panel parallel…
    680 Beacon St · 0.22 mi W · Sign
    May 22$18,000
  31. Install 1 french entry door and 2 windows for replacement
    445 Marlborough St · 0.20 mi E · Alteration or repair
    May 15$27,817
  32. Re roof
    566-574 Commonwealth Av · 0.24 mi W · Roofing
    May 13$655,550

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