# Building permits at 490-496 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, Feb 26: Replacing a cross connection device on a cooling tower. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 92 more permits (91 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2026 | Plumbing | Replacing a cross connection device on a cooling tower. | $1,500 | [PL1823747](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1823747/) |
| Apr 14, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Install 2 replacement windows - no structural work | $2,631 | [SF1705354](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1705354/) |

## 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), 1 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2026 | [535 Newbury St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/535-newbury-st/) | 230 ft SE | 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/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 40 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [464-466 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/464--466-commonwealth-av/) | 420 ft E | Electrical | Wiring for remodeled kitchen,bathroom,living room. Replace sub panel | $9,000 | [E1907927](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1907927/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [464-466 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/464--466-commonwealth-av/) | 420 ft E | 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/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [487 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/487-commonwealth-av/) | 330 ft NE | 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 25, 2026 | [61 Bay State Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61-bay-state-rd/) | 650 ft N | 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/) | 650 ft N | 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/) | 620 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/) | 600 ft NW | 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/) | 420 ft E | 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/) | 420 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/) | 420 ft E | 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/) | 620 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 27, 2026 | [99 Bay State Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/99-bay-state-rd/) | 990 ft NW | 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/) | 970 ft W | Electrical | Installing underground PVC to three (3) locations. | $1,500 | [E1894206](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1894206/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [498-528 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/498--528-commonwealth-av/) | 290 ft W | 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 20, 2026 | [470 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/470-commonwealth-av/) | 310 ft E | 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/) | 600 ft NW | 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 12, 2026 | [21-23 Bay State Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21--23-bay-state-rd/) | 620 ft NE | Electrical | 2 bathrooms laundry room | $26,000 | [E1885724](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1885724/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [636-638 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/636--638-beacon-st/) | 380 ft N | 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/) | 620 ft NE | Plumbing | Renovation of 2 bathrooms on 2nd floor of 23 Bay State | $5,000 | [PL1877852](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1877852/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [680 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/680-beacon-st/) | 990 ft 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 14, 2026 | [540-548 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/540--548-commonwealth-av/) | 570 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/) | 430 ft NW | 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 2, 2026 | [650-660 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/650--660-beacon-st/) | 430 ft NW | 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/) | 570 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/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [479 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/479-commonwealth-av/) | 390 ft NE | 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/) | 390 ft NE | 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 12, 2026 | [540-548 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/540--548-commonwealth-av/) | 570 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/) | 430 ft NW | 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/) | 430 ft NW | 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/) | 430 ft NW | Electrical | General lighting and devices of Pilates studio | $45,000 | [E1857233](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1857233/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [479 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/479-commonwealth-av/) | 390 ft NE | 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/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [533-545 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/533--545-commonwealth-av/) | 600 ft NW | 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 27, 2026 | [540-548 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/540--548-commonwealth-av/) | 570 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/) | 430 ft NW | 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 22, 2026 | [680 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/680-beacon-st/) | 990 ft 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 21, 2026 | [477-479 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/477--479-commonwealth-av/) | 410 ft NE | 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/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [1167 Boylston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1167-boylston-st/) | 700 ft SE | 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/) | 700 ft SE | 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/) | 620 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Renovate two bathrooms - remove all finishes, new tile, fixtures, flooring. | $200,000 | [SF1847575](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847575/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [540-548 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/540--548-commonwealth-av/) | 570 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), 51 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [395 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/395-commonwealth-av/) | 0.23 mi 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/) | 0.22 mi 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 6, 2026 | [566 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/566-commonwealth-av/) | 0.22 mi W | Alteration or repair | Seeking to change the occupancy from 111 apartments, garage for 105 vehicles, and offices to 117 apartments, garage for 105 vehicles, and offices and to complete interior renovate. Nominal Fee. [Apartments to replace some of the previous office space on the second floor] | $650,000 | [ALT1790171](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1790171/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [534-538 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/534--538-beacon-st/) | 0.22 mi 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/) | 0.23 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Demo kitchen and bathroom to studs and build back the same | $60,000 | [SF1900776](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900776/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [113 Bay State Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/113-bay-state-rd/) | 0.23 mi NW | 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/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [532 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/532-beacon-st/) | 0.23 mi 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 | [58 Deerfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58-deerfield-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | 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 24, 2026 | [566 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/566-commonwealth-av/) | 0.22 mi W | Electrical | kitchen and bathroom remodeling, installation of sconce lights in the living room, and replacement of electrical outlets | $9,000 | [E1886107](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1886107/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [407-411 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/407--411-commonwealth-av/) | 0.20 mi E | Electrical | Swap 20 fixtures | $5,000 | [E1882771](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882771/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [527-529 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/527--529-beacon-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | 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/) | 0.24 mi 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/) | 0.23 mi NE | Electrical | kitchen, Laundry, bathroom and one Bedroom renovation. Unit 6 | $11,500 | [E1886044](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1886044/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [400-416 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/400--416-commonwealth-av/) | 0.21 mi 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 11, 2026 | [566 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/566-commonwealth-av/) | 0.22 mi W | Plumbing | Bathroom and kitchen remodel Same location Convert bathtub into a shower stall | $6,300 | [PL1884398](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1884398/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [4 Jersey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-jersey-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Electrical | Grounding of (4) 500KW generators for Chris Stapleton Concert -- 8/11-15th | $1,000 | [ETS1883223](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1883223/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [532 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/532-beacon-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Fire systems | replace existing fire alarm system with an addressable system | $15,000 | [EFA1882129](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1882129/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [566 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/566-commonwealth-av/) | 0.22 mi W | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation only (kitchen + bath in unit #508) | $46,600 | [SF1881610](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1881610/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [566 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/566-commonwealth-av/) | 0.22 mi W | Alteration or repair | Demolition of interior finishes in preparation for fit out under ALT1790171. | $35,000 | [SF1879776](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879776/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [1249 Boylston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1249-boylston-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Alteration or repair | Tenant buildout for new Cafe with 49 seats. Space was formerly CVS.; Restaurant to occupancy. Change occupancy from;Offices, Retail, Dance Studio &; Classrooms to;Office Retail, Dance Studio &; Classrooms and restaurant. [ePlans] | $500,000 | [ALT1857421](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1857421/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [566 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/566-commonwealth-av/) | 0.22 mi W | Alteration or repair | Full renovation on Kitchen and bathroom, Remove two closets walls ( No-bearing wall ). Install new kitchen cabinets following the old layout, Install new toilet, shower valve, tiles on walls and floor, new lights on kitchen and bathroom ceilings. Hauling out all debris by city code. | $28,000 | [SF1881910](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1881910/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [528 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/528-beacon-st/) | 0.24 mi 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/) | 0.23 mi 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/) | 0.20 mi 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/) | 0.24 mi 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/) | 0.23 mi NE | 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/) | 0.23 mi NE | Electrical | Rewire Kitchen, Bathroom, Bedroom and Laundry. Apartment 11 | $15,000 | [E1874287](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874287/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [1249 Boylston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1249-boylston-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Alteration or repair | Interior demo and exploritory work ahead of full buildout permit under ALT1857421. Scope to include turning up 9 sprinkler heads as needed | $15,000 | [SF1873439](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873439/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [1249 Boylston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1249-boylston-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Sign | Elec app. Per approval BPDA 3-10-26 and engineered attachment details, install projecting sign above existing canopy. Aluminum truss 3' x 22.5' with internally illuminated letters. To read: berklee. | $35,000 | [ALT1863121](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1863121/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [4 Jersey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-jersey-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Electrical | Grounding of (1) 300KW generator for a 1-day event. 7/15th | $1,000 | [ETS1872120](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1872120/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [534-538 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/534--538-beacon-st/) | 0.22 mi 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/) | 0.24 mi 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/) | 0.24 mi 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/) | 0.22 mi NE | 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/) | 0.22 mi 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 1, 2026 | [397 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/397-commonwealth-av/) | 0.23 mi 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 26, 2026 | [1249 Boylston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1249-boylston-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Electrical | Furnish and install 20Amp/120Volt Circuits for a new sign. (Sign installed by others). | $4,000 | [E1863567](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1863567/) |
| Jun 20, 2026 | [534-538 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/534--538-beacon-st/) | 0.22 mi 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/) | 0.21 mi 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 17, 2026 | [30 Ipswich St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-ipswich-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Plumbing | Replacing gas dryers in common area laundry room. | $400 | [G1861825](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1861825/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [4 Jersey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-jersey-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Electrical | Grounding of (4) 500KW generators - TIM MCGRAW SHOW - Fenway - 7/27th-8/3rd | $1,000 | [ETS1856794](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1856794/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [4 Jersey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-jersey-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Electrical | Grounding of (4) 500KW generators for Noah Kahan show - Fenway - 7/3-12th | $1,000 | [ETS1856785](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1856785/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [413-415 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/413--415-commonwealth-av/) | 0.19 mi 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/) | 0.19 mi E | Plumbing | water heater replacement | $5,000 | [G1849672](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1849672/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [390 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/390-commonwealth-av/) | 0.23 mi E | Alteration or repair | Replacement of six windows in Unit 812 | $15,633 | [SF1850528](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850528/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [4 Jersey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-jersey-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Electrical | Grounding of (4) 500KW generators for Mumford and Sons/Rufus Du Sol shows. Dates 6/19-24th | $800 | [ETS1853313](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1853313/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [24 Jersey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-jersey-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Other | Apply for a permit to install a temporary 20x20x4 boxing ring supplied and installed by Bernardo Boxing at Gate C for an amateur boxing match to be held on June 6th 2026 Drawings and narrative attached | $30,000 | [SF1850619](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850619/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [445 Marlborough St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/445-marlborough-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | 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/) | 0.21 mi W | Roofing | Re roof | $655,550 | [SF1848121](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848121/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [400-416 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/400--416-commonwealth-av/) | 0.21 mi 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 6, 2026 | [401 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/401-commonwealth-av/) | 0.22 mi E | Electrical | replacing panel for new security devices including door contacts and keypads | $1,400 | [ELV1846170](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1846170/) |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Approved | Jun 16, 2026 | 61 Brookline Av | 0.24 mi SW | Zoning appeal; the description is on the city's appeal tracker. | [BOA1824666](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "AppProv" | 2026-03-03 |

Boston's decision codes, from its data dictionary (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/37d2e087-ce02-4090-bfdf-22de1ada3b23/resource/e11dcfa5-6f6f-4999-abc3-741f53c6731f/download/zba-data-dictionary.pdf): AppProv, "approved with conditions".

## More on this street

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

- [487 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/487-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Sep 25, 2026
- [485 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/485-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Jan 16, 2026
- [484 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/484-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Mar 10, 2026
- [498-528 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/498--528-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Aug 25, 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
- [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 2026-10-13 01:00 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 12, 19:17 UTC.

Map, both permits at this address and 92 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/490--496-commonwealth-av/