# Building permits at 533-545 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.

13 permits on record here. The newest, Sep 17: Power modifications renovations for new wall on 2nd floor. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 57 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 | Electrical | Power modifications renovations for new wall on 2nd floor | $11,000 | [E1902014](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1902014/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | 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/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | 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/) |
| Apr 3, 2026 | Electrical | Lighting and power renovations for temporary space 1st floor | $45,000 | [E1836296](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1836296/) |
| Nov 18, 2025 | Sign | Furnish and install one set of internally illuminated channel letters. 20" H x 225" W | $15,199 | [ALT1797302](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1797302/) |
| Oct 10, 2025 | Electrical | Power upgrades for Executive Events Space on 7th Floor | $18,000 | [E1786883](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1786883/) |
| Oct 8, 2025 | Plumbing | Adding Kitchenette | $12,000 | [PL1786933](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1786933/) |
| Oct 7, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Adding millwork pantry and island to an existing space on the 7th floor. Flooring and paint includedSplit one sprinkler head to two to allow for hood installation | $134,476 | [SF1786440](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1786440/) |
| Sep 19, 2025 | Electrical | Install new recessed lighting, outlets and switches. | $7,500 | [E1775845](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1775845/) |
| Aug 26, 2025 | Alteration or repair | New flooring and interior GWB wall to create storage area. No work to be done to the existing fire alarm, fire sprinkler, or egress pathways. | $40,865 | [SF1761788](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1761788/) |
| Jan 22, 2025 | Electrical | Connect furniture feeds for 216 furniture stations | $8,000 | [E1681871](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1681871/) |
| Dec 9, 2024 | Electrical | Installation of Low Voltage HVAC control wiring as required for new and existing mechanical equipment within the new El Jefe restaurant space. | $27,500 | [ELV1675920](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1675920/) |
| Nov 20, 2024 | Electrical | Installation of low voltage telecommunications cabling | $11,000 | [ELV1670666](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1670666/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 6 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2026 | [650-660 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/650--660-beacon-st/) | 220 ft E | 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/) | 220 ft E | Plumbing | Plumbing piping and fixtures at Strong Pilates | $40,000 | [PL1868014](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1868014/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [650-660 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/650--660-beacon-st/) | 220 ft E | 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/) | 220 ft E | 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/) | 220 ft E | Electrical | General lighting and devices of Pilates studio | $45,000 | [E1857233](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1857233/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [650-660 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/650--660-beacon-st/) | 220 ft E | 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/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [464-466 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/464--466-commonwealth-av/) | 990 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/) | 640 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/) | 690 ft E | 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/) | 480 ft NE | 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/) | 480 ft NE | 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/) | 830 ft NE | Plumbing | Replacing existing plumbing fixtures in Unit #5 | $2,000 | [PL1901932](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1901932/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [464-466 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/464--466-commonwealth-av/) | 990 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/) | 900 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/) | 990 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 | [584-598 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/584--598-commonwealth-av/) | 890 ft W | Electrical | Access control doors | $65,000 | [ELV1896773](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1896773/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [99 Bay State Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/99-bay-state-rd/) | 470 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/) | 380 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/) | 360 ft SE | 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 25, 2026 | [58 Deerfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58-deerfield-st/) | 580 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/) | 600 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 21, 2026 | [584-598 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/584--598-commonwealth-av/) | 890 ft 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 20, 2026 | [470 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/470-commonwealth-av/) | 890 ft E | Electrical | Install hardwired smoke detectors/carbon monoxide detectors in all common hallways | $3,500 | [E1890180](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890180/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [21-23 Bay State Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21--23-bay-state-rd/) | 860 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/) | 600 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 11, 2026 | [584-598 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/584--598-commonwealth-av/) | 890 ft 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 6, 2026 | [566 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/566-commonwealth-av/) | 600 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/) | 600 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/) | 600 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/) | 430 ft E | 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 31, 2026 | [136-148 Bay State Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/136--148-bay-state-rd/) | 880 ft W | 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 29, 2026 | [21-23 Bay State Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21--23-bay-state-rd/) | 860 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/) | 460 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/) | 260 ft S | Plumbing | Replace a dishwasher and replace ice-maker installed 3 faucet | $2,500 | [PL1869957](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1869957/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [540-548 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/540--548-commonwealth-av/) | 260 ft S | 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/) | 800 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/) | 800 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 12, 2026 | [540-548 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/540--548-commonwealth-av/) | 260 ft S | Electrical | Furnish (12) data cables to AV closet on 3rd floor. | $5,000 | [ELV1859490](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1859490/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [479 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/479-commonwealth-av/) | 800 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 29, 2026 | [535 Newbury St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/535-newbury-st/) | 820 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/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [540-548 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/540--548-commonwealth-av/) | 260 ft S | 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 22, 2026 | [680 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/680-beacon-st/) | 460 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/) | 820 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/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [566-574 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/566--574-commonwealth-av/) | 580 ft W | Roofing | Re roof | $655,550 | [SF1848121](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848121/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [21-23 Bay State Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21--23-bay-state-rd/) | 860 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/) | 260 ft S | 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), 11 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | [583 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/583-beacon-st/) | 0.19 mi E | 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 10, 2026 | [4 Jersey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-jersey-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Electrical | Grounding of (4) 500KW generators for Chris Stapleton Concert -- 8/11-15th | $1,000 | [ETS1883223](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1883223/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [4 Jersey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-jersey-st/) | 0.20 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 22, 2026 | [161 Bay State Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/161-bay-state-rd/) | 0.23 mi NW | Electrical | Replace an old metal junction box with new for existing service in the basement. | $2,000 | [E1863118](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1863118/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [4 Jersey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-jersey-st/) | 0.20 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/) | 0.20 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/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [605 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/605-commonwealth-av/) | 0.20 mi W | Sign | Install Individual letters to brick wall to read: "BOSTON UNIVERSITY WHEELOCK COLLEGE OF EDUCATION &; HUMAN DEVELOPMENT" as approved by BPDA | $15,000 | [ALT1848608](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1848608/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [4 Jersey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-jersey-st/) | 0.20 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/) | 0.21 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 12, 2026 | [1167 Boylston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1167-boylston-st/) | 0.23 mi 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/) | 0.23 mi SE | Electrical | Install underground electrical service for traffic signal cabinet at boylston st/bowker overpass | $2,500 | [E1848508](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1848508/) |

## 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 | 970 ft 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:

- [533 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/533-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Oct 15, 2024
- [534-538 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/534--538-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Oct 14, 2025
- [540-548 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/540--548-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Jul 14, 2026
- [565 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/565-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Aug 25, 2026
- [566-574 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/566--574-commonwealth-av/): newest permit May 13, 2026
- [566 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/566-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Aug 24, 2026
- [498-528 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/498--528-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Aug 25, 2026
- [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

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-08 17:47 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 8, 11:17 UTC.

Map, all 13 permits at this address and 57 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/533--545-commonwealth-av/