# Building permits at 498-528 Commonwealth Av, Boston, MA

36 permits on record here. The newest, Aug 25: Interior renovation of a former restaurant to a "Spaghetti Bar". Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 65 more permits (64 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2026 | 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/) |
| Mar 9, 2026 | Electrical | Replace old pendant lights. Replace vanity lights in the bathrooms. Install new led tap lighting for the arches. Install light,and outlet for the office. | $6,500 | [E1826122](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1826122/) |
| Mar 9, 2026 | Other | No construction proposed - request for extension of time for temporary permit.;In conjunction with ALT1706990eplan PROVISO;the permit is good for 1 more year, (March of 2027) subject to obtaining a 2nd extension if the hotel redevelopment is not completed. - Not reviewed for zoning- not in the occup | Not listed | [A1825743](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1825743/) |
| Dec 17, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Remodel existing Restaurant : Tiling walls, install new light and plumbing fixtures install small office update media rack paint and finish walls and ceiling | $134,000 | [SF1806100](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1806100/) |
| Jul 7, 2025 | Sign | Blade Sign: (4) Nonilluminated Double Sided Panels 19" x 16" (Overall 19" x 73" 9.63sf) Canopy Sign: Internally Illuminated Halo Reverse Channel Letters With Pillow Backers (74" x 17.1" 8.79sf) | $33,384 | [ALT1731118](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1731118/) |
| May 23, 2025 | Electrical | Providing AT&;T with a 200 Amp Single Phase Sub Panel off of the New 480 Volt 50 KVA Transformer stepping down power to 120/240 Volt Single Phase. We will be piping and Wiring all of the AT&;T Equipment inside their lease area and also all of the Grounding. | $65,000 | [E1720538](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1720538/) |
| Apr 29, 2025 | Fire systems | Relocate approx 15 sprinkler heads per attached plans. Work associated with SF1689578. | $15,000 | [ALT1707159](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1707159/) |
| Apr 29, 2025 | Other | AT&;T TEMPORARY CELL SITE.eplan; PROVISO;the permit is good for 1 year, subject to obtaining an extension if the hotel redevelopment is not completed. - Not reviewed for zoning- not in the occupancy- | $173,000 | [ALT1706990](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1706990/) |
| Mar 18, 2025 | Plumbing | Fitout of Row 34 Restaurant Space | $28,000 | [PL1699206](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1699206/) |
| Mar 17, 2025 | Plumbing | Fitout of Row 34 Restaurant Space | $3,500 | [G1699210](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1699210/) |
| Mar 12, 2025 | Electrical | Wire Low Voltage switch legs for LED tape light | $4,000 | [ELV1697304](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1697304/) |
| Mar 12, 2025 | Electrical | Replace light fixtures,rewire bar,wire new kitchen/bar equipment | $130,000 | [E1697296](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1697296/) |
| Feb 12, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Interior finishes renovation to existing restaurant including millwork, flooring, lighting and paint. No egress changes, no fire alarm work existing to remain, no increase in occupancy | $580,300 | [SF1689578](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1689578/) |
| Nov 18, 2024 | Alteration or repair | This project will take place at the Hotel Commonwealth located at 500 Commonwealth Avenue. The scope of work to be completed is: replace the existing storefront entry doors - same design as exisiting, replace existing staircase railings, replace lighting fixtures, upgrade reception desk and replace  | $448,564 | [SF1671888](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1671888/) |
| May 23, 2019 | Electrical | Furnish and install tele/data for Tsuru Ton Tan restaurant. | $10,000 | [ELV956424](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV956424/) |
| May 23, 2019 | Fire systems | Furnish and install added devices to existing addressable system. | $20,000 | [EFA956429](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA956429/) |
| May 23, 2019 | Electrical | Minor demo & make safe. Furnish and install branch power & lighting for Tsuru Ton Tan restaurant fit-up. | $75,000 | [E956416](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E956416/) |
| May 23, 2019 | Electrical | Supply and install power and lighting for new storage room. | $6,255 | [E954246](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E954246/) |
| Apr 25, 2019 | Alteration or repair | Hotel Commonwealth - Vansanity, Inc., - 2nd Floor -; Change Occupancy to include a Medical Aesthetics Treatment space.; Interior Office tenant fit-up forSuite #526.; Work to include new metal studs/insulation/drywall, doors, ceilings, flooring/wall finishes, millwork, misc. specialties and required  | $549,875 | [ALT943922](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT943922/) |
| Apr 22, 2019 | Plumbing | 500 Commonwealth Ave Ste 526 -- kitchen, bathroom, and water heater renovations | $95,000 | [PL943802](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL943802/) |
| Dec 4, 2018 | Electrical | installation of controls for walk in coolers and novelty cooler shut offs | $2,600 | [E813556](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E813556/) |
| Dec 3, 2018 | Alteration or repair | Interior Renovation of the Existing Starbucks. Including Selective removal of finishes, Relocation and Installation of Starbucks Equipment and Fixtures, Carpentry, Painting, Lighting, and Misc Finishes. | $59,055 | [SF903801](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF903801/) |
| Nov 2, 2017 | Alteration or repair | Removal of existing interior non bearing partitions and new tenant separation wall for 4 future tenant spaces. Removal of existing acoustical and gypsum ceilings. Turn up existing sprinkler heads to maintain proper coverage. Construction of new interior non bearing partitions. Work does not impact f | $40,000 | [ALT709227](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT709227/) |
| Jul 12, 2017 | Electrical | Demo and make safe transformers and electrical panels. Install temporary lights. | $15,000 | [E729803](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E729803/) |
| Jan 19, 2016 | Alteration or repair | Repair and replace kiktchen and bar floor(s) within Eastern Standard Restaurant. | $9,000 | [SF554300](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF554300/) |
| Nov 6, 2015 | Alteration or repair | Floor repairs/re-finish, wall repairs, ceiling repairs and painting | $10,000 | [SF536152](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF536152/) |
| Sep 27, 2012 | Alteration or repair | Interior Demolition of existing space for new Starbucks. No Fire Alarm or Sprinkler work. | $20,000 | [SF187257](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF187257/) |
| Aug 3, 2012 | Alteration or repair | renew the covering as per existing | $12,660 | [SF169417](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF169417/) |
| Mar 22, 2012 | Electrical | Replace 1 surface mount ceiling light | $200 | [E126440](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E126440/) |
| Dec 15, 2011 | Alteration or repair | Change occupancy from retail (ie, prev.;Nantucket Oils);to frozen yogurt shop, pursuant to the attached plans; and Tenant fit-up and slight modifications, including but not limited to: installing partition walls; plumbing for 3 compartment sink, mop sink, hand sinks, etc.; partial flooring; electric | $150,000 | [ALT72438](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT72438/) |
| Oct 20, 2011 | Plumbing | Gas piping for future fireplace | $3,000 | [G100064](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G100064/) |
| Oct 6, 2011 | Alteration or repair | running speaker wires for sound system | $8,000 | [ELV99409](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV99409/) |
| Oct 5, 2011 | Electrical | Remodel of The Hawthorne Restaurant on the ground level of the Commonwealth Hotel in Kenmore Square. Electrical work includes small power work for convinience receptacles and the rework of (60) existing light fixtures. | $85,000 | [E99055](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E99055/) |
| Oct 5, 2011 | Electrical | Make Safe demolition of lighting and install of temporary lighting for future construcction project. The Hawthorne Restaurant is on the ground level of The Commonwealth Hotel located @ 500 Commonwealth Avenue in Kenmore Square. | $7,500 | [E94323](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E94323/) |
| Sep 29, 2011 | Alteration or repair | Change occupancy from retail (ie, prev.;Nantucket Oils);to frozen yogurt shop with tenant demolition and fit-out; up to and including Rough Inspections Only.; Approved by the Board of Appeal. At Risk Permit Issued up to and including Rough Inspections Only.; | Not listed | [SF97643](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF97643/) |
| Sep 1, 2011 | Alteration or repair | Removal of floor, wall and ceiling finishes interior only | $5,500 | [SF93601](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF93601/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 49 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [464-466 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/464--466-commonwealth-av/) | 710 ft E | Electrical | Wiring for remodeled kitchen,bathroom,living room. Replace sub panel | $9,000 | [E1907927](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1907927/) |
| Oct 6, 2026 | [566 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/566-commonwealth-av/) | 850 ft 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 5, 2026 | [464-466 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/464--466-commonwealth-av/) | 710 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 28, 2026 | [113 Bay State Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/113-bay-state-rd/) | 990 ft 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/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [487 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/487-commonwealth-av/) | 540 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/) | 620 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/) | 620 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/) | 780 ft NE | 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/) | 360 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/) | 710 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/) | 540 ft SE | 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/) | 710 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/) | 870 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/) | 810 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/) | 710 ft NW | 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/) | 930 ft 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/) | 850 ft 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 20, 2026 | [470 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/470-commonwealth-av/) | 610 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/) | 360 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/) | 790 ft NE | Electrical | 2 bathrooms laundry room | $26,000 | [E1885724](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1885724/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [566 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/566-commonwealth-av/) | 850 ft W | Plumbing | Bathroom and kitchen remodel Same location Convert bathtub into a shower stall | $6,300 | [PL1884398](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1884398/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [566 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/566-commonwealth-av/) | 850 ft 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/) | 850 ft 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 4, 2026 | [566 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/566-commonwealth-av/) | 850 ft 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/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [636-638 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/636--638-beacon-st/) | 400 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/) | 790 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/) | 700 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/) | 280 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/) | 300 ft N | 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/) | 300 ft N | 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/) | 280 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/) | 630 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/) | 630 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/) | 280 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/) | 300 ft N | 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/) | 300 ft N | 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/) | 300 ft N | 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/) | 630 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/) | 360 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 29, 2026 | [535 Newbury St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/535-newbury-st/) | 500 ft E | 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/) | 280 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/) | 300 ft N | 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/) | 700 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/) | 650 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 13, 2026 | [566-574 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/566--574-commonwealth-av/) | 820 ft W | Roofing | Re roof | $655,550 | [SF1848121](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848121/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [1167 Boylston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1167-boylston-st/) | 870 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/) | 870 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/) | 790 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/) | 280 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), 16 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | [584-598 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/584--598-commonwealth-av/) | 0.21 mi W | Electrical | Access control doors | $65,000 | [ELV1896773](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1896773/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [584-598 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/584--598-commonwealth-av/) | 0.21 mi W | Electrical | Provide wiring for one environmental room for the Chem Lab for BU including wiring from control panel into the environmental room. | $14,000 | [E1890453](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890453/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [584-598 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/584--598-commonwealth-av/) | 0.21 mi W | Alteration or repair | This is to amend building permit #ALT1732443 to capture Bulletin#04 layout modifications | $306,027 | [A1880703](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1880703/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [4 Jersey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-jersey-st/) | 0.19 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 5, 2026 | [1249 Boylston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1249-boylston-st/) | 0.21 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/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [136-148 Bay State Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/136--148-bay-state-rd/) | 0.23 mi NW | Other | Installing a temporary weighted 20x40 frame tent without walls for a BU open house and an ROTC BBQ. Installing 08/31/26 and removing 09/03/26. No alcohol. | $2,100 | [SF1877670](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877670/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [1249 Boylston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1249-boylston-st/) | 0.21 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/) | 0.21 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/) | 0.19 mi SW | Electrical | Grounding of (1) 300KW generator for a 1-day event. 7/15th | $1,000 | [ETS1872120](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1872120/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [1249 Boylston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1249-boylston-st/) | 0.21 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 5, 2026 | [4 Jersey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-jersey-st/) | 0.19 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/) | 0.19 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/) | 0.25 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/) | 0.25 mi E | Plumbing | water heater replacement | $5,000 | [G1849672](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1849672/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [4 Jersey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-jersey-st/) | 0.19 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/) | 0.20 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/) |

## 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 | 0.19 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:

- [490-496 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/490--496-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Feb 26, 2026
- [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
- [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 2026-10-11 04:34 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 11, 04:17 UTC.

Map, all 36 permits at this address and 65 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/498--528-commonwealth-av/