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Map of 59 permits within a quarter mile of 540-548 Commonwealth AvAlteration or repair, 113 Bay State Rd, Sep 28, 2026Roofing, 487 Commonwealth Av, Sep 25, 2026Plumbing, 61 Bay State Rd, Sep 25, 2026Plumbing, 61 Bay State Rd, Sep 25, 2026Plumbing, 25 Bay State Rd, Sep 17, 2026Electrical, 533-545 Commonwealth Av, Sep 17, 2026Plumbing, 464-466 Commonwealth Av, Sep 11, 2026Electrical, 85 Van Ness St, Sep 9, 2026Sign, 145-151 Ipswich St, Sep 9, 2026Alteration or repair, 109 Brookline Av, Sep 8, 2026Alteration or repair, 464-466 Commonwealth Av, Sep 4, 2026Roofing, 583 Beacon St, Sep 2, 2026Electrical, 584-598 Commonwealth Av, Sep 2, 2026Roofing, 99 Bay State Rd, Aug 27, 2026Electrical, 565 Commonwealth Av, Aug 25, 2026Alteration or repair, 498-528 Commonwealth Av, Aug 25, 2026Alteration or repair, 58 Deerfield St, Aug 25, 2026Electrical, 566 Commonwealth Av, Aug 24, 2026Electrical, 584-598 Commonwealth Av, Aug 21, 2026Electrical, 470 Commonwealth Av, Aug 20, 2026Alteration or repair, 533-545 Commonwealth Av, Aug 19, 2026Electrical, 21-23 Bay State Rd, Aug 12, 2026Plumbing, 566 Commonwealth Av, Aug 11, 2026Alteration or repair, 584-598 Commonwealth Av, Aug 11, 2026Electrical, 4 Jersey St, Aug 10, 2026Alteration or repair, 566 Commonwealth Av, Aug 6, 2026Alteration or repair, 566 Commonwealth Av, Aug 5, 2026Alteration or repair, 1249 Boylston St, Aug 5, 2026Alteration or repair, 566 Commonwealth Av, Aug 4, 2026Plumbing, 636-638 Beacon St, Aug 3, 2026Alteration or repair, 136-148 Bay State Rd, Jul 31, 2026Plumbing, 21-23 Bay State Rd, Jul 29, 2026Alteration or repair, 680 Beacon St, Jul 28, 2026Alteration or repair, 1249 Boylston St, Jul 16, 2026Sign, 1249 Boylston St, Jul 15, 2026Electrical, 4 Jersey St, Jul 14, 2026Plumbing, 650-660 Beacon St, Jul 14, 2026Plumbing, 650-660 Beacon St, Jul 2, 2026Electrical, 1249 Boylston St, Jun 26, 2026Fire systems, 479 Commonwealth Av, Jun 16, 2026Plumbing, 479 Commonwealth Av, Jun 13, 2026Electrical, 4 Jersey St, Jun 5, 2026Electrical, 4 Jersey St, Jun 5, 2026Fire systems, 650-660 Beacon St, Jun 5, 2026Electrical, 650-660 Beacon St, Jun 4, 2026Electrical, 650-660 Beacon St, Jun 4, 2026Electrical, 479 Commonwealth Av, Jun 3, 2026Alteration or repair, 533-545 Commonwealth Av, Jun 1, 2026Sign, 605 Commonwealth Av, Jun 1, 2026Electrical, 535 Newbury St, May 29, 2026Electrical, 4 Jersey St, May 27, 2026Alteration or repair, 650-660 Beacon St, May 27, 2026Sign, 680 Beacon St, May 22, 2026Alteration or repair, 477-479 Commonwealth Av, May 21, 2026Other, 24 Jersey St, May 18, 2026Roofing, 566-574 Commonwealth Av, May 13, 2026Electrical, 1167 Boylston St, May 12, 2026Electrical, 1167 Boylston St, May 12, 2026Alteration or repair, 21-23 Bay State Rd, May 11, 2026660 ft Map preview
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540-548 Commonwealth Av

Boston, MA 02215

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

30 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 59 more permits since May 1.

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Here30 permits · 540-548 Commonwealth Av
  1. Replace a dishwasher and replace ice-maker installed 3 faucet
    Plumbing
    Jul 14$2,500
  2. AV Work: Furnish and Install 3 Displays and 6 Computer Monitors Furnish and Install 3 Clocks
    Electrical
    Jul 1$9,223
  3. Furnish (12) data cables to AV closet on 3rd floor
    Electrical
    Jun 12$5,000
  4. Demo and install new light fixtures, switches, and receptacles
    Electrical
    May 27$20,000
  5. Scope of work to be completed in Room 317
    Alteration or repair
    May 4$112,450
  6. Replace 102 Sprinkler heads in basement which have expired
    Fire systems
    Feb 11$12,000
  7. Installation of a new breakroom sink and faucet
    Plumbing
    Jan 9$13,400
  8. Demo make safe as needed
    Electrical
    Dec 17, 2025$10,000
  9. Interior renovations to existing bank branch
    Alteration or repair
    Dec 5, 2025$197,947
  10. Starbucks is closing
    Alteration or repair
    Oct 10, 2025$20,000
  11. Make safe counters and equipment Starbucks store closing
    Electrical
    Oct 8, 2025$1,500
  12. Replace gas water heater × 2 permits
    Plumbing
    Jul 22, 2025$5,600
  13. Relocate floor sink location
    Plumbing
    Jul 22, 2025$800
  14. Relocate hand sink 2'
    Plumbing
    Jul 16, 2025$1,000
  15. McDonalds
    Electrical
    Jul 2, 2025$12,000
  16. Interior remodel to kitchen, customer service area and vestibule - replace McCafe Wall and finishes
    Alteration or repair
    May 9, 2025$125,000
  17. Apply structural skin with open weave mesh
    Alteration or repair
    May 2, 2025$106,665
  18. Wachter will Install up to 28 low voltage Data Cables and 1 VGA cable for Self-service kiosks and Front…
    Electrical
    Dec 26, 2024$2,200
  19. Sound masking
    Electrical
    Apr 25, 2023$1,500
  20. Low voltage sound masking
    Electrical
    Feb 9, 2023$1,500
  21. Provide metered construction power during fit out on 3rd floor originating from main electric room @ 545…
    Electrical
    Nov 1, 2022$25,000
  22. E - Plan;Per BPDA approval replace signs for Bank of America: 001 parallel sign @27.91 sf
    Sign
    May 21, 2020$8,000
  23. Bank of America-Install new office wood door and sidelight
    Alteration or repair
    Jun 22, 2018$32,000
  24. Replacement of 10ton condensing unit
    Electrical
    Apr 20, 2017$2,000
  25. Replacement ice machine
    Plumbing
    Mar 29, 2017$750
  26. Install raceway mounted internally illuminated channel letter sign 2' 5/8" x 16' 4 5/16" (33.38sf) Install…
    Sign
    Oct 27, 2016$9,500
  27. Install news stand on sidewalk
    Electrical
    Jul 11, 2016$300
  28. Remodel dining room
    Electrical
    Mar 24, 2016$520,000
  29. Reconfigure and enlarge rear exit door and landing
    Alteration or repair
    Jul 16, 2013not listed
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This block250 to 1,000 ft · 46 permits
  1. Interior demolition and abatement of ETR apartments
    113 Bay State Rd · 820 ft NW · Alteration or repair
    Sep 28$30,500
  2. Rear elevation waterproofing
    487 Commonwealth Av · 780 ft NE · Roofing
    Sep 25$41,850
  3. Install new backflow and water shut off for new boilers
    61 Bay State Rd · 710 ft NE · Plumbing
    Sep 25$25,000
  4. Install two new gas boilers
    61 Bay State Rd · 710 ft NE · Plumbing
    Sep 25$25,000
  5. Replacing existing plumbing fixtures in Unit #5
    25 Bay State Rd · 980 ft NE · Plumbing
    Sep 17$2,000
  6. Power modifications renovations for new wall on 2nd floor
    533-545 Commonwealth Av · 260 ft N · Electrical
    Sep 17$11,000
  7. Remodel of condo with new bathroom fixtures and new kitchen fixtures
    464-466 Commonwealth Av · 990 ft E · Plumbing
    Sep 11$8,400
  8. Replace existing Lucky Strike signage with new & updated signage
    145-151 Ipswich St · 760 ft SE · Sign
    Sep 9$18,800
  9. Renovate existing kitchen and bathroom in Unit 203A
    464-466 Commonwealth Av · 990 ft E · Alteration or repair
    Sep 4$35,000
  10. Access control doors
    584-598 Commonwealth Av · 810 ft W · Electrical
    Sep 2$65,000
  11. Masonry waterproofing to 5th and 6th floors rear of building
    99 Bay State Rd · 700 ft N · Roofing
    Aug 27$202,700
  12. Installing underground PVC to three (3) locations
    565 Commonwealth Av · 490 ft NW · Electrical
    Aug 25$1,500
  13. Interior renovation of a former restaurant to a "Spaghetti Bar"
    498-528 Commonwealth Av · 280 ft E · Alteration or repair
    Aug 25$2,287,363
  14. Interior renovations to increase dining room and kitchen/trash services and meeting room space
    58 Deerfield St · 800 ft N · Alteration or repair
    Aug 25$975,000
  15. Kitchen and bathroom remodeling
    566 Commonwealth Av · 570 ft W · Electrical
    Aug 24$9,000
  16. Provide wiring for one environmental room for the Chem Lab for BU including wiring from control panel into…
    584-598 Commonwealth Av · 810 ft W · Electrical
    Aug 21$14,000
  17. Install hardwired smoke detectors/carbon monoxide detectors in all common hallways
    470 Commonwealth Av · 880 ft E · Electrical
    Aug 20$3,500
  18. Office renovation of approx 214 SF of existing office and gym space
    533-545 Commonwealth Av · 260 ft N · Alteration or repair
    Aug 19$27,500
  19. Bathroom and kitchen remodel Same location Convert bathtub into a shower stall
    566 Commonwealth Av · 570 ft W · Plumbing
    Aug 11$6,300
  20. This is to amend building permit #ALT1732443 to capture Bulletin#04 layout modifications
    584-598 Commonwealth Av · 810 ft W · Alteration or repair
    Aug 11$306,027
  21. Grounding of (4) 500KW generators for Chris Stapleton Concert -- 8/11-15th
    4 Jersey St · 810 ft SW · Electrical
    Aug 10$1,000
  22. Interior renovation only (kitchen + bath in unit #508)
    566 Commonwealth Av · 570 ft W · Alteration or repair
    Aug 6$46,600
  23. Demolition of interior finishes in preparation for fit out under ALT1790171
    566 Commonwealth Av · 570 ft W · Alteration or repair
    Aug 5$35,000
  24. Full renovation on Kitchen and bathroom
    566 Commonwealth Av · 570 ft W · Alteration or repair
    Aug 4$28,000
  25. I will replace existing boiler with same exact boiler
    636-638 Beacon St · 580 ft NE · Plumbing
    Aug 3$15,000
  26. Installing a temporary weighted 20x40 frame tent without walls for a BU open house and an ROTC BBQ
    136-148 Bay State Rd · 990 ft NW · Alteration or repair
    Jul 31$2,100
  27. Renovate existing Citizens Bank 24-hour ATM vestibule including interior demolition
    680 Beacon St · 420 ft W · Alteration or repair
    Jul 28$172,000
  28. Grounding of (1) 300KW generator for a 1-day event
    4 Jersey St · 810 ft SW · Electrical
    Jul 14$1,000
  29. Amendment of existing ALT 1798474 to add (2) showers in restrooms
    650-660 Beacon St · 380 ft NE · Plumbing
    Jul 14$8,500
  30. Plumbing piping and fixtures at Strong Pilates
    650-660 Beacon St · 380 ft NE · Plumbing
    Jul 2$40,000
  31. Moving existing fire alarm devices on 3rd and 4th floor due to work being performed by others on building…
    479 Commonwealth Av · 880 ft NE · Fire systems
    Jun 16$2,995
  32. Rough in 2 laundries and water cooler on the 3rd floor
    479 Commonwealth Av · 880 ft NE · Plumbing
    Jun 13$14,500
  33. Grounding of (4) 500KW generators - TIM MCGRAW SHOW - Fenway - 7/27th-8/3rd
    4 Jersey St · 810 ft SW · Electrical
    Jun 5$1,000
  34. Grounding of (4) 500KW generators for Noah Kahan show - Fenway - 7/3-12th
    4 Jersey St · 810 ft SW · Electrical
    Jun 5$1,000
  35. Provide Fire Alarm Fitout for Pilates Studio Renovation
    650-660 Beacon St · 380 ft NE · Fire systems
    Jun 5$35,500
  36. Running low voltage data
    650-660 Beacon St · 380 ft NE · Electrical
    Jun 4$8,000
  37. General lighting and devices of Pilates studio
    650-660 Beacon St · 380 ft NE · Electrical
    Jun 4$45,000
  38. 4th & 5th Floor Subpanel replacements 7 Bathroom shower fixtures with switches
    479 Commonwealth Av · 880 ft NE · Electrical
    Jun 3$23,000
  39. Installing an All-Glass Ballistic Door System for a secured entrance to the CEO Admin space
    533-545 Commonwealth Av · 260 ft N · Alteration or repair
    Jun 1$61,800
  40. Install 30 amp Fused Htap in handhole in sidewalk to feed new decorative light pole with pole top antenna
    535 Newbury St · 770 ft E · Electrical
    May 29$3,500
  41. Grounding of (4) 500KW generators for Mumford and Sons/Rufus Du Sol shows
    4 Jersey St · 810 ft SW · Electrical
    May 27$800
  42. Change occupancy from shell space to Pilates studio
    650-660 Beacon St · 380 ft NE · Alteration or repair
    May 27$610,000
  43. Elec App. Per BPDA approval 4-14-26 install signs for Citizens: S1 channel letters on backer panel parallel…
    680 Beacon St · 420 ft W · Sign
    May 22$18,000
  44. Renovate unused space to study rooms
    477-479 Commonwealth Av · 910 ft E · Alteration or repair
    May 21$259,050
  45. Apply for a permit to install a temporary 20x20x4 boxing ring supplied and installed by Bernardo Boxing at…
    24 Jersey St · 880 ft SW · Other
    May 18$30,000
  46. Re roof
    566-574 Commonwealth Av · 550 ft W · Roofing
    May 13$655,550
Within a quarter mile1,000 ft to ¼ mi · 13 permits
  1. Temporary generator power for the Taste of Fenway event on 9/16
    85 Van Ness St · 0.24 mi SW · Electrical
    Sep 9$2,000
  2. Installation of kitchenette and associated finishes for existing office space
    109 Brookline Av · 0.24 mi SW · Alteration or repair
    Sep 8$89,996
  3. Demo deck, roofing, & flashings
    583 Beacon St · 0.21 mi NE · Roofing
    Sep 2$66,000
  4. 2 bathrooms laundry room
    21-23 Bay State Rd · 0.19 mi NE · Electrical
    Aug 12$26,000
  5. Tenant buildout for new Cafe with 49 seats
    1249 Boylston St · 0.22 mi S · Alteration or repair
    Aug 5$500,000
  6. Renovation of 2 bathrooms on 2nd floor of 23 Bay State
    21-23 Bay State Rd · 0.19 mi NE · Plumbing
    Jul 29$5,000
  7. Interior demo and exploritory work ahead of full buildout permit under ALT1857421
    1249 Boylston St · 0.22 mi S · Alteration or repair
    Jul 16$15,000
  8. Elec app. Per approval BPDA 3-10-26 and engineered attachment details
    1249 Boylston St · 0.22 mi S · Sign
    Jul 15$35,000
  9. Furnish and install 20Amp/120Volt Circuits for a new sign
    1249 Boylston St · 0.22 mi S · Electrical
    Jun 26$4,000
  10. Install Individual letters to brick wall to read: "BOSTON UNIVERSITY WHEELOCK COLLEGE OF EDUCATION &
    605 Commonwealth Av · 0.21 mi NW · Sign
    Jun 1$15,000
  11. Install underground electrical service for street lighting control cabinet at boylston st/bowker overpass
    1167 Boylston St · 0.21 mi SE · Electrical
    May 12$2,500
  12. Install underground electrical service for traffic signal cabinet at boylston st/bowker overpass
    1167 Boylston St · 0.21 mi SE · Electrical
    May 12$2,500
  13. Renovate two bathrooms - remove all finishes
    21-23 Bay State Rd · 0.19 mi NE · Alteration or repair
    May 11$200,000

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