# Building permits at 534-538 Commonwealth Av, Boston, MA

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

22 permits on record here. The newest, Oct 14, 2025: Remove fixtures and cap drain lines. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 70 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2025 | Plumbing | Remove fixtures and cap drain lines | $1,500 | [PL1785042](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1785042/) |
| Oct 3, 2024 | Roofing | Strip and reroof. Partial roof replacement ( Attached contract) | $82,900 | [SF1658625](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1658625/) |
| May 31, 2023 | Electrical | Telcom. Installation of 177 telecommunications devices | $38,453 | [ELV1461973](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1461973/) |
| Feb 28, 2020 | Alteration or repair | Unit 6A-replace 4 sliders, decking, fasteners, cortex, misc. drywall patching | $22,350 | [SF1048884](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1048884/) |
| Jun 14, 2019 | Plumbing | INstall kitchen sink, lav sink and dishwashert | $1,500 | [PL965370](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL965370/) |
| May 15, 2019 | Electrical | Adding four recess fixture in the living area in apartment 2C. | $1,500 | [E953231](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E953231/) |
| Apr 6, 2018 | Electrical | Installation of low voltage Category 6 Cabling for voice and data | $4,500 | [ELV816682](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV816682/) |
| Mar 13, 2018 | Plumbing | relocate kitchen sink and janitor's sink | $5,000 | [PL807975](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL807975/) |
| Feb 26, 2018 | Alteration or repair | Interior Renovations of existing space on the 1st Floor for Ace Ticket. Work includes demolition, drywall, patching, painting, flooring, ceilings, HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Fire Alarm and Sprinkler work. | $349,211 | [ALT802428](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT802428/) |
| Feb 1, 2018 | Fire systems | Relocation of existing devices to new walls | $2,500 | [EFA798276](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA798276/) |
| Feb 1, 2018 | Electrical | Renovation of existing retail space | $25,000 | [E798274](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E798274/) |
| May 19, 2014 | Electrical | Demo and make safe of offices to be removed, relocate horn/strobe and pull station, 1 Each. | $2,000 | [E360381](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E360381/) |
| Aug 10, 2012 | Electrical | Install Security System | $800 | [ELV167686](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV167686/) |
| Apr 27, 2012 | Sign | "ACE TICKET"; - Fabricate and install (2)two 6'6" X 4'11" illuminated channel letters with LED lighting and white acrylic faces and vinyl graphics. Fabricare and install (1) one 61"H x 82"W x 41" projection domed awning a galvanized steel frame and SunBrella fabric. Change occupancy to include ticke | $20,730 | [ALT123248](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT123248/) |
| Apr 25, 2012 | Alteration or repair | Interior and exterior modifications to the basement and ground floor areas of 7-story building in Kenmore Square. All work in support of a new ticket sales tenant fit-out at the ground floor and radio/TV studio.; | Not listed | [ALT90895](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT90895/) |
| Apr 11, 2012 | Fire systems | Install fire alarm devices for Ace Ticket Renovation | $5,000 | [EFA130831](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA130831/) |
| Feb 21, 2012 | Electrical | tenant fit out | $50,000 | [E120419](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E120419/) |
| Feb 2, 2012 | Electrical | Data cabling (phones/computers) | $4,000 | [ELV117668](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV117668/) |
| Jan 11, 2012 | Plumbing | 1 kitchen sink and 1 mop sink floor 1 ACE | $500 | [PL113970](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL113970/) |
| Dec 29, 2011 | Alteration or repair | Preparatory work for long form permit application ALT90895, approved by the Zoning Board of Appeals (Z212)on December 13, 2011. Cost of the work on ALT90895. | Not listed | [SF112297](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF112297/) |
| Oct 28, 2011 | Plumbing | replace hwh | $1,000 | [PL102328](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL102328/) |
| Oct 28, 2011 | Electrical | replace hwh | $500 | [E102366](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E102366/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 7 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | [540-548 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/540--548-commonwealth-av/) | 85 ft W | Alteration or repair | We will be cutting and pointing 100% of the rear facade. Replacing broken bricks and repairing cracked sills | $114,000 | [SF1909535](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1909535/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [498-528 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/498--528-commonwealth-av/) | 190 ft E | 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/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [540-548 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/540--548-commonwealth-av/) | 85 ft W | 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/) | 85 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 12, 2026 | [540-548 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/540--548-commonwealth-av/) | 85 ft W | Electrical | Furnish (12) data cables to AV closet on 3rd floor. | $5,000 | [ELV1859490](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1859490/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [540-548 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/540--548-commonwealth-av/) | 85 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 4, 2026 | [540-548 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/540--548-commonwealth-av/) | 85 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/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 54 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | [4 Jersey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-jersey-st/) | 870 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Renovation of the existing control room.eplan; | $900,000 | [ALT1901783](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1901783/) |
| Oct 14, 2026 | [4 Jersey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-jersey-st/) | 870 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Interior partition demo and make safe MEP of control room to prep room for future build out | $40,000 | [SF1909656](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1909656/) |
| Oct 13, 2026 | [4 Jersey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-jersey-st/) | 870 ft SW | Electrical | Renovation of Game day control room at Fenway Park. 100Kva ups | $125,000 | [E1908575](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1908575/) |
| Oct 9, 2026 | [24 Jersey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-jersey-st/) | 930 ft SW | Fire systems | Emergency repair/ replace a 8"dia x 8" tall piece of sprinkler line main in the Gate D valve room. All; | $10,000 | [SF1908698](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1908698/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [464-466 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/464--466-commonwealth-av/) | 900 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/) | 650 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/) | 900 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/) | 870 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/) | 700 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/) | 670 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/) | 670 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/) | 910 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/) | 250 ft N | 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/) | 900 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/) | 690 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/) | 900 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/) | 900 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/) | 720 ft N | 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/) | 550 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/) | 820 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/) | 650 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/) | 900 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/) | 800 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/) | 250 ft N | 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/) | 930 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/) | 650 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/) | 900 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 10, 2026 | [4 Jersey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-jersey-st/) | 870 ft SW | Electrical | Grounding of (4) 500KW generators for Chris Stapleton Concert -- 8/11-15th | $1,000 | [ETS1883223](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1883223/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [566 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/566-commonwealth-av/) | 650 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/) | 650 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/) | 650 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/) | 510 ft NE | 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/) | 930 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/) | 510 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 | [4 Jersey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-jersey-st/) | 870 ft SW | Electrical | Grounding of (1) 300KW generator for a 1-day event. 7/15th | $1,000 | [ETS1872120](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1872120/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [650-660 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/650--660-beacon-st/) | 330 ft NE | 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/) | 330 ft NE | Plumbing | Plumbing piping and fixtures at Strong Pilates | $40,000 | [PL1868014](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1868014/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [479 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/479-commonwealth-av/) | 800 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/) | 800 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 5, 2026 | [4 Jersey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-jersey-st/) | 870 ft 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/) | 870 ft 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 5, 2026 | [650-660 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/650--660-beacon-st/) | 330 ft NE | 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/) | 330 ft NE | 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/) | 330 ft NE | 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/) | 800 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/) | 250 ft N | 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/) | 690 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 | [4 Jersey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-jersey-st/) | 870 ft 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 27, 2026 | [650-660 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/650--660-beacon-st/) | 330 ft NE | 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/) | 510 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 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 18, 2026 | [24 Jersey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-jersey-st/) | 930 ft 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 13, 2026 | [566-574 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/566--574-commonwealth-av/) | 630 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/) | 930 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Renovate two bathrooms - remove all finishes, new tile, fixtures, flooring. | $200,000 | [SF1847575](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847575/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 9 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | [583 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/583-beacon-st/) | 0.20 mi 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 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/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [136-148 Bay State Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/136--148-bay-state-rd/) | 0.20 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/) | 0.22 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/) |
| 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 1, 2026 | [605 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/605-commonwealth-av/) | 0.23 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 12, 2026 | [1167 Boylston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1167-boylston-st/) | 0.19 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/) | 0.19 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 | 850 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:

- [533-545 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/533--545-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Sep 17, 2026
- [533 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/533-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Oct 15, 2024
- [540-548 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/540--548-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Oct 15, 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 Oct 6, 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 2026-10-17 20:53 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 17, 16:17 UTC.

Map, all 22 permits at this address and 70 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/534--538-commonwealth-av/