# Building permits at 540-548 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, Jul 14: Replace a dishwasher and replace ice-maker installed 3 faucet. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 60 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2026 | Plumbing | Replace a dishwasher and replace ice-maker installed 3 faucet | $2,500 | [PL1869957](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1869957/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | 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 | Electrical | Furnish (12) data cables to AV closet on 3rd floor. | $5,000 | [ELV1859490](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1859490/) |
| May 27, 2026 | 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 | 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/) |
| Feb 11, 2026 | Fire systems | Replace 102 Sprinkler heads in basement which have expired, with new heads of the same specification. This will in no way alter the operation or capacity of the system. | $12,000 | [ALT1806694](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1806694/) |
| Jan 9, 2026 | Plumbing | Installation of a new breakroom sink and faucet. Demo and re-installation of (2) salvaged toilets and (2) salvaged lavatories on existing plumbing rough. | $13,400 | [PL1809406](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1809406/) |
| Dec 17, 2025 | Electrical | Demo make safe as needed. Install new receptacles in offices as shown. Install surface raceway for power. Work is off hours. So may need off hours inspections. | $10,000 | [E1806707](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1806707/) |
| Dec 5, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Interior renovations to existing bank branch. Finishes, flooring, furniture and equipment, minor electrical additions. No modifications to FA / FP systems. | $197,947 | [SF1803539](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1803539/) |
| Oct 10, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Starbucks is closing. Scope is to remove trademark items-Removal of all casework, cabinets, fixtures, artwork and furniture. | $20,000 | [SF1787429](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1787429/) |
| Oct 8, 2025 | Electrical | make safe counters and equipment Starbucks store closing | $1,500 | [E1786306](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1786306/) |
| Jul 22, 2025 | Plumbing | replace gas water heater | $4,800 | [PL1750447](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1750447/) |
| Jul 22, 2025 | Plumbing | relocate floor sink location | $800 | [PL1749122](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1749122/) |
| Jul 22, 2025 | Plumbing | replace gas water heater | $800 | [G1750774](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1750774/) |
| Jul 16, 2025 | Plumbing | relocate hand sink 2' | $1,000 | [PL1748304](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1748304/) |
| Jul 2, 2025 | Electrical | McDonalds. Rework electrical receptacles, lighting and equipment to accommodate new front service counter layout. Add 1 - 200A subpanel. | $12,000 | [E1729173](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1729173/) |
| May 9, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Interior remodel to kitchen, customer service area and vestibule - replace McCafe Wall and finishes, replace ceiling in service area, relocate 3 kiosks in service area and add 3 kiosks, no structural work and no fire protection system work is taking place | $125,000 | [SF1706738](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1706738/) |
| May 2, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Apply structural skin with open weave mesh, followed by Conproco Stucco application, covering areas from Low Roof to Grade at West elevation. | $106,665 | [SF1703803](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1703803/) |
| Dec 26, 2024 | Electrical | Wachter will Install up to 28 low voltage Data Cables and 1 VGA cable for Self-service kiosks and Front Counter renovation inside of McDonald's. | $2,200 | [ELV1677731](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1677731/) |
| Nov 1, 2022 | Electrical | Provide metered construction power during fit out on 3rd floor originating from main electric room @ 545 Commonwealth Avenue | $25,000 | [E1408780](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1408780/) |
| Mar 24, 2016 | Electrical | Remodel dining room. Remodel bathrooms. Rework plugs at front counter. | $520,000 | [E573905](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E573905/) |
| Jul 16, 2013 | Alteration or repair | Proposed Work: Reconfigure and enlarge rear exit door and landing. Widen first fl stair landing and enlarge tenant exit door; install handrails and guardrails at rear stair, Last Action: READY TO ISSUE | Not listed | [ALT9321](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT9321/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 47 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/) | 820 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/) | 780 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/) | 710 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/) | 710 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/) | 980 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/) | 260 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/) | 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/) | 760 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/) | 810 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/) | 700 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/) | 490 ft NW | 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/) | 280 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/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [58 Deerfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58-deerfield-st/) | 800 ft N | 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/) | 570 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/) | 810 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/) | 880 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/) | 260 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 11, 2026 | [566 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/566-commonwealth-av/) | 570 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/) | 810 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/) | 810 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/) | 570 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/) | 570 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/) | 570 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/) | 580 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 31, 2026 | [136-148 Bay State Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/136--148-bay-state-rd/) | 990 ft 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 28, 2026 | [680 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/680-beacon-st/) | 420 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/) | 810 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/) | 380 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/) | 380 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/) | 880 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/) | 880 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/) | 810 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/) | 810 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/) | 380 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/) | 380 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/) | 380 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/) | 880 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/) | 260 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/) | 770 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/) | 810 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/) | 380 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/) | 420 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/) | 910 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 18, 2026 | [24 Jersey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-jersey-st/) | 880 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/) | 550 ft W | Roofing | Re roof | $655,550 | [SF1848121](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848121/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 13 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2026 | [85 Van Ness St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-van-ness-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Electrical | Temporary generator power for the Taste of Fenway event on 9/16 | $2,000 | [ETS1899709](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1899709/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [109 Brookline Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/109-brookline-av/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Installation of kitchenette and associated finishes for existing office space | $89,996 | [SF1891632](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1891632/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [583 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/583-beacon-st/) | 0.21 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 12, 2026 | [21-23 Bay State Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21--23-bay-state-rd/) | 0.19 mi NE | Electrical | 2 bathrooms laundry room | $26,000 | [E1885724](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1885724/) |
| 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 29, 2026 | [21-23 Bay State Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21--23-bay-state-rd/) | 0.19 mi NE | Plumbing | Renovation of 2 bathrooms on 2nd floor of 23 Bay State | $5,000 | [PL1877852](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1877852/) |
| 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/) | 0.21 mi NW | 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/) | 0.21 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/) | 0.21 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/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [21-23 Bay State Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21--23-bay-state-rd/) | 0.19 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Renovate two bathrooms - remove all finishes, new tile, fixtures, flooring. | $200,000 | [SF1847575](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847575/) |

## More on this street

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

- [534-538 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/534--538-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Oct 14, 2025
- [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
- [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
- [584-598 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/584--598-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Sep 2, 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

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-08 13:27 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

Map, all 22 permits at this address and 60 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/540--548-commonwealth-av/