# Building permits at 6 Buswell St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $30M alteration or repair at 700 Commonwealth Av, permitted May 20.

One permit on record here. The newest, Oct 28, 2025: Remove and dispose of existing roof system down to wood deck. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 112 more permits (94 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2025 | Roofing | Remove and dispose of existing roof system down to wood deck, supply and install vapor barrier, supply and install rigid taper insulation with High density cover board mechanically attached with 3" plates and screws. Supply and install fully adhered.060 reinforced membrane. | $393,192 | [SF1790682](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1790682/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 23 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [9 Buswell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-buswell-st/) | 250 ft W | Electrical | basement wire for 2 electric dryer and 2 washer | $2,900 | [E1907394](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1907394/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [856 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/856-beacon-st/) | 180 ft S | Roofing | Cut & repoint mortar joints..Repair minor sill & header damage...apply clear waterproofing... | $190,000 | [SF1877458](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877458/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [9 Buswell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-buswell-st/) | 250 ft W | Alteration or repair | Existing laundry in lower level, owner wants new floor, new plumbing, walls, ceiling, painting, stairs to be trimmed out, lighting | $68,988 | [SF1887666](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1887666/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [9 Buswell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-buswell-st/) | 250 ft W | Electrical | Removal and replacement of existing FPE meter stack Installing emergency lights and signs | $9,500 | [E1884466](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1884466/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [14 Buswell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-buswell-st/) | 130 ft SW | Electrical | Replace old wiring with new wiring. Install new light fixtures, swithces, and receptacles in unit 609. | $5,000 | [E1874085](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874085/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [14 Buswell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-buswell-st/) | 130 ft SW | Electrical | Replace old wiring with new wiring. Install new light fixtures, swithces, and receptacles in unit 611. | $5,000 | [E1874090](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874090/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [14 Buswell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-buswell-st/) | 130 ft SW | Electrical | Replace old wiring with new wiring. Install new light fixtures, swithces, and receptacles in unit 304. | $5,000 | [E1874083](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874083/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [14 Buswell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-buswell-st/) | 130 ft SW | Electrical | Replace old wiring with new wiring. Install new light fixtures, swithces, and receptacles in unit 612. | $5,000 | [E1874074](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874074/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [14 Buswell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-buswell-st/) | 130 ft SW | Electrical | Replace old wiring with new wiring. Install new light fixtures, swithces, and receptacles in unit 604. | $5,000 | [E1874068](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874068/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [14 Buswell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-buswell-st/) | 130 ft SW | Electrical | Replace old wiring with new wiring. Install new light fixtures, swithces, and receptacles in unit 615. | $5,000 | [E1873419](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1873419/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [14 Buswell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-buswell-st/) | 130 ft SW | Electrical | Replace old wiring with new wiring. Install new light fixtures, swithces, and receptacles in unit 416. | $5,000 | [E1873409](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1873409/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [14 Buswell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-buswell-st/) | 130 ft SW | Electrical | Replace old wiring with new wiring. Install new light fixtures, swithces, and receptacles in unit 401. | $5,000 | [E1873401](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1873401/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [14 Buswell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-buswell-st/) | 130 ft SW | Electrical | Replace old wiring with new wiring. Install new light fixtures, swithces, and receptacles in unit 608. | $5,000 | [E1864245](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1864245/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [14 Buswell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-buswell-st/) | 130 ft SW | Electrical | Replace old wiring with new wiring. Install new light fixtures, swithces, and receptacles in unit 402. | $5,000 | [E1864243](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1864243/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [14 Buswell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-buswell-st/) | 130 ft SW | Electrical | Replace old wiring with new wiring. Install new light fixtures, swithces, and receptacles in unit 514. | $5,000 | [E1861318](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861318/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [14 Buswell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-buswell-st/) | 130 ft SW | Electrical | Replace old wiring with new wiring. Install new light fixtures, swithces, and receptacles in unit 614. | $5,000 | [E1856910](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1856910/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [844-844a Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/844--844a-beacon-st/) | 180 ft SE | Electrical | Replace old wiring with new wiring. Install new light fixtures, swithces, and receptacles in unit 505. | $5,000 | [E1862219](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862219/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [844-844a Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/844--844a-beacon-st/) | 180 ft SE | Electrical | Replace old wiring with new wiring. Install new light fixtures, swithces, and receptacles in unit 405. | $5,000 | [E1862214](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862214/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [844-844a Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/844--844a-beacon-st/) | 180 ft SE | Electrical | Replace old wiring with new wiring. Install new light fixtures, swithces, and receptacles in unit 305. | $5,000 | [E1862208](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862208/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [844-844a Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/844--844a-beacon-st/) | 180 ft SE | Electrical | Replace old wiring with new wiring. Install new light fixtures, swithces, and receptacles in unit 205. | $5,000 | [E1862198](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862198/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [844-844a Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/844--844a-beacon-st/) | 180 ft SE | Electrical | Replace old wiring with new wiring. Install new light fixtures, swithces, and receptacles in unit 105. | $5,000 | [E1862179](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862179/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [848 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/848-beacon-st/) | 170 ft SE | Fire systems | The existing brownstone building at 848 Beacon Street, Boston, MA will have a new fire alarm system installed and will undergo cosmetic finish upgrades throughout the building. The building will be equipped with a new full coverage sprinkler system and new fire alarm devices will be installed | $150,000 | [ALT1850886](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1850886/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [848 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/848-beacon-st/) | 170 ft SE | Fire systems | Install new addressable fire alarm system with panel and devices. | $75,000 | [EFA1844946](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1844946/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 57 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | [22 Babbitt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-babbitt-st/) | 770 ft NW | Electrical | Install 11 data outlets | $9,000 | [ELV1903721](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1903721/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [912-912a Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/912--912a-beacon-st/) | 690 ft SW | Sign | Replace the existing Gong Cha sign and install a new front-lit channel letter sign("TEAHOLIC")(same size) | $2,400 | [ALT1896713](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1896713/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [700 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/700-commonwealth-av/) | 600 ft N | Fire systems | Installation of new fire alarm system in dormitory tower. | $950,000 | [EFA1902449](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1902449/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [857 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/857-beacon-st/) | 390 ft S | Electrical | Installation of new electrical wiring for new elevator unit replacement. | $8,500 | [E1877709](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1877709/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [700 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/700-commonwealth-av/) | 600 ft N | Electrical | Install low voltage cable, connectivity, and system components associated with Security system renovations at Boston University Warren Towers, Phase B – Tower B and Podium. | $425,975 | [ELV1902535](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1902535/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [700 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/700-commonwealth-av/) | 600 ft N | Electrical | Install low voltage cable, connectivity, and system components associated with Tel Data and Security system renovations at Boston University Warren Towers, Phase B – Tower B and Podium. | $447,515 | [ELV1902528](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1902528/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [22 Babbitt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-babbitt-st/) | 770 ft NW | Fire systems | Small Lab Renovation, Albro 627-628 | $4,000 | [EFA1901928](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1901928/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [22 Babbitt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-babbitt-st/) | 770 ft NW | Electrical | Small Lab Renovation, Albro Lab 627-628 | $15,000 | [E1901927](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1901927/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [462 Park Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/462-park-dr/) | 720 ft SW | Alteration or repair | 1. Remodel bathroom at 2nd floor. 2. Repair floors 3. No structural work | $20,000 | [SF1851433](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851433/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [919 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/919-beacon-st/) | 880 ft SW | Electrical | Bedroom and bathroom remodel Permit for final inspection Rough inspection is pass a ready | $2,500 | [E1900889](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900889/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [465 Park Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/465-park-dr/) | 540 ft S | Alteration or repair | The side fire escape system will have all old bolts replaced with new ones. All landings, stringer & treads will be re-secured with new bolts. The cantilever ladder will be re-secured with new bolts. Seal all wall connections. Scraped of all rust and chipped paint, and re-painted. FEA will be filed. | $7,600 | [SF1897476](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897476/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [631-639 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/631--639-commonwealth-av/) | 960 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Provide exhaust system for existing classroom. | $179,406 | [SF1897255](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897255/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [873 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/873-beacon-st/) | 430 ft S | Plumbing | Re Pipe existing kitchen and bathroom on the first floor | $5,500 | [PL1897045](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1897045/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [50 Buswell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-buswell-st/) | 760 ft W | Plumbing | Remove the existing boiler and replace with a new boiler (Weil McLain H-588-S) and burner (Power Flame CR1-G-12) | $15,000 | [G1895637](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1895637/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [873 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/873-beacon-st/) | 430 ft S | Alteration or repair | Remodel kitchen and bath of studio apartment #12, replace flooring, paint | $10,000 | [SF1875990](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875990/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [464 Park Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/464-park-dr/) | 710 ft SW | Plumbing | Remove existing furnace and replace with new furnace | $5,000 | [G1886551](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1886551/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [873 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/873-beacon-st/) | 430 ft S | Electrical | Rewire the apartment unit #12 | $5,000 | [E1891873](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1891873/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [833 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/833-beacon-st/) | 430 ft SE | Electrical | Unit 205 Changing outlets, switches and lights with slight remodel | $1,750 | [E1891880](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1891880/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [833 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/833-beacon-st/) | 430 ft SE | Electrical | Change outlets, switches and light, with slight remodel of kitchen | $2,150 | [E1891879](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1891879/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [839-843 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/839--843-beacon-st/) | 380 ft SE | Alteration or repair | First floor empty retail space convert to Nail Salon, Construction, new framing, flooring, sheetrock, plumbing, electrical. | $140,000 | [ALT1848263](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1848263/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [675-701 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/675--701-commonwealth-av/) | 940 ft N | Alteration or repair | Clarification; Fire Protection Upgrades to existing building, including new closet for supplemental equipment.Project replaces ceilings in public corridors on level b, level 1, level 3, level 4.NOTE: BU - FP upgrades to entire building - ALT 1761847 Due to dewatering issue BU is saying the cost is t | $10,000,000 | [A1848041](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1848041/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [874-880 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/874--880-beacon-st/) | 310 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Cosmetic Masonry Repairs to the exterior envelope of the Bellfry, Latern and Spire. | $385,000 | [SF1880601](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880601/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [22 Babbitt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-babbitt-st/) | 770 ft NW | Plumbing | installing 1 emergency shower / eyewash station | $14,000 | [PL1884432](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1884432/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [6 Keswick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-keswick-st/) | 780 ft SW | Alteration or repair | replace the windows | $4,000 | [SF1880628](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880628/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [22 Babbitt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-babbitt-st/) | 770 ft NW | Fire systems | Add 5 Horn Strobes to existing Labs due to new walls. Architectural and Mechanical scope is being performed under SF1853713. | $6,500 | [ALT1862712](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1862712/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [833 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/833-beacon-st/) | 430 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Demolition, Plumbing works, electrical works, appliance works, tile and plank flooring works, paint works, cabinet work, countertop work | $34,400 | [SF1868253](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868253/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [833 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/833-beacon-st/) | 430 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Demolition, Plumbing works, electrical works, appliance works, tile and plank flooring works, paint works, cabinet work, countertop work | $34,400 | [SF1851872](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851872/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [24 Cummington Ma](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-cummington-ma/) | 650 ft E | Electrical | Add (1) explosion proof receptacle with back box and dedicated circuit. | $1,500 | [E1874797](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874797/) |
| Jul 18, 2026 | [462 Park Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/462-park-dr/) | 720 ft SW | Plumbing | Renovation, 2nd fl kitchen stove. | $800 | [G1872672](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1872672/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [462 Park Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/462-park-dr/) | 720 ft SW | Plumbing | Renovation, 1st fl kitchen, washer and 1 full bath. 2Nd fl kitchen and 1 full bath. 3Rd fl washer, utility sink and 1 full bath. | $14,000 | [PL1872668](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1872668/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [462 Park Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/462-park-dr/) | 720 ft SW | Electrical | Rewiring unit #1,2,3 and common area, and 3 x 100 amps sub-panel | $36,000 | [E1871483](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1871483/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [462 Park Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/462-park-dr/) | 720 ft SW | Alteration or repair | 1st floor- remodeling kitchen and bathroom and adding a laundry; 3rd floor- remodeling kitchen and bathroom and adding a laundry. | $40,000 | [SF1861128](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861128/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [700 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/700-commonwealth-av/) | 600 ft N | Fire systems | Installation of new fire alarm equipment within the level 4 dining, kitchen areas and roof mounted equipment serving the dining area. | $93,000 | [EFA1869481](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1869481/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [6 Keswick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-keswick-st/) | 780 ft SW | Electrical | Rewire the kitchen,bathroom and two bedrooms | $18,000 | [E1868920](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1868920/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [22 Babbitt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-babbitt-st/) | 770 ft NW | Fire systems | Relocate 2 Speaker/Strobes & Add 3 Speaker Strobes for Lab Renovation | $6,000 | [EFA1867174](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1867174/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [457 Park Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/457-park-dr/) | 660 ft S | Electrical | Install (4) 20 amp circuits on 1st floor. Install (8) 20 amp circuits on 2nd floor. Install (8) 20 amp circuits on 3rd floor. All work old work style and surface wire mold. Install arc fault breakers on new circuits. Change out (2) panels to get rid of mini breakers. | $21,000 | [E1868125](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1868125/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [22 Babbitt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-babbitt-st/) | 770 ft NW | Electrical | Small Lab Renovation. Relocate power, lights & FA. | $20,000 | [E1867162](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867162/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [6 Keswick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-keswick-st/) | 780 ft SW | Plumbing | Kitchen remodeling in unit #5 | $300 | [G1863570](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1863570/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [6 Keswick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-keswick-st/) | 780 ft SW | Plumbing | Kitchen remodeling and New bathroom | $7,500 | [PL1863560](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1863560/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [6 Keswick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-keswick-st/) | 780 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Kitchen Remodeling, New bathroom and new closet in the bedrrom in unit #5 | $73,500 | [SF1863091](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863091/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [700 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/700-commonwealth-av/) | 600 ft N | Electrical | Renovation of existing kitchen, cafe and dining area on level 4 (East side only). Scope includes new panelboards, branch power, lighting, lighting controls, fire alarm, security, telecom. Also includes kitchen equipment connections. | $4,800,000 | [E1861486](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861486/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [833 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/833-beacon-st/) | 430 ft SE | Plumbing | Unit 206: Install tub, toilet, vanity, kitchen sink and dishwasher. Set tub in mortar bed and rough/install shower valve. | $2,500 | [PL1861255](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1861255/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [833 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/833-beacon-st/) | 430 ft SE | Plumbing | Unit 205: Install tub, toilet, vanity, kitchen sink and dishwasher. Set tub in mortar bed and rough/install shower valve. | $2,500 | [PL1861245](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1861245/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [22 Babbitt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-babbitt-st/) | 770 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Renovate existing 6th floor lab. Build 2 new walls to separate labs. Relocate existing benches, rework HVAC, lighting, power and plumbing to accommodate new floor plan. | $194,200 | [SF1853713](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853713/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [24 Cummington Ma](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-cummington-ma/) | 650 ft E | Electrical | Installation of audiovisual systems in boston university chemistry dept. | $300,000 | [ELV1857481](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1857481/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [462 Park Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/462-park-dr/) | 720 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Remodel kitchen at 2nd floor. | $20,000 | [SF1851688](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851688/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [22 Babbitt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-babbitt-st/) | 770 ft NW | Electrical | Install (10) new data locations in basement | $9,500 | [ELV1857058](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1857058/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [24 Cummington Ma](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-cummington-ma/) | 650 ft E | Electrical | (3) Cooling towers being replaced on the roof top. (3) VFD's for towers being replaced in Penthouse Mech Room. | $15,000 | [E1853138](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1853138/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [22 Babbitt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-babbitt-st/) | 770 ft NW | Electrical | HVAC and temperature controls for renovated lab | $15,000 | [ELV1853702](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1853702/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [22 Babbitt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-babbitt-st/) | 770 ft NW | Fire systems | New Interior fit up for lab | $6,000 | [EFA1851869](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1851869/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [857 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/857-beacon-st/) | 390 ft S | Alteration or repair | This amendment increases the overall height of the doghouse in the proposed plans for ALT1731150 by 3'6", adds an access door, access stair from roof and a maintenance platform around elevator equipment.eplan -- BOA decision valid until 03/2028; APPROVED WITH PROVISO: Machine beams on head house to  | $3,000 | [A1798212](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1798212/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [700 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/700-commonwealth-av/) | 600 ft N | Alteration or repair | BU Warren Towers - architectural finishes at the main entrance lobby on the 1st floor, 4th floor west reconfiguration and garage renovations. Structural, MEP's and finishes as per plans and memo. All work in conjunction with ALT1672973.eplan | $30,085,206 | [A1828902](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1828902/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [6 Keswick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-keswick-st/) | 780 ft SW | Electrical | Rewire a bathroom | $2,500 | [E1850389](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1850389/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [421 Park Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/421-park-dr/) | 890 ft S | Electrical | We are applying for an electrical permit for the continuation of installation of light and power to the outside area of 421 Park Drive, this request is due to the closing of permit E1486659 for the interior work that originally had this work included. | $10,000 | [E1849685](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1849685/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [6 Keswick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-keswick-st/) | 780 ft SW | Plumbing | Bathroom remodeling in Unit 3 | $3,500 | [PL1846223](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846223/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [22 Babbitt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-babbitt-st/) | 770 ft NW | Alteration or repair | New Interior Fit Up;The project consists of new casework, alterations to existing casework, MEP modifications, flooring updates, and lighting modifications. | $694,346 | [ALT1836199](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1836199/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [6 Keswick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-keswick-st/) | 780 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Bathroom remodeling unit 3 | $22,000 | [SF1846005](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846005/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 32 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | [201 Brookline Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/201-brookline-av/) | 0.23 mi SE | Electrical | Renovation to existing lab space. Changing lights, power outlets, Fire alarm, wiremold. | $180,000 | [E1905198](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905198/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [201 Brookline Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/201-brookline-av/) | 0.23 mi SE | Plumbing | Renovation of sanitary waste and domestic water for existing lab. | $33,000 | [PL1905499](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1905499/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [401 Park Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/401-park-dr/) | 0.23 mi S | Plumbing | Fitness-area plumbing work on the 1st and 2nd floors: remove 2 existing water heaters and install 1 drinking fountain with associated piping. | $14,300 | [PL1904350](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1904350/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [171 Bay State Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/171-bay-state-rd/) | 0.25 mi NE | Plumbing | Install new gas boiler with backflow and new water shut off valve | $15,600 | [PL1903909](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1903909/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [171 Bay State Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/171-bay-state-rd/) | 0.25 mi NE | Plumbing | install new gas boiler | $15,600 | [G1903908](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1903908/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [401 Park Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/401-park-dr/) | 0.23 mi S | Alteration or repair | 2nd floor Renovation of existing approximately 4,000 SF security office into a new fitness space available for building tenants. The occupancy type is Group B, Business Occupancy for level 2 and will be changed to Occupancy type A-3 Assembly Exercise room. [ePlans] | $670,230 | [ALT1872459](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1872459/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [401 Park Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/401-park-dr/) | 0.23 mi S | Electrical | 208 telecom drops on the 1st & 2nd floors of 401 Park Drive for tenant Equinox Fenway Main Club CZ-267385 | $84,314 | [ELV1902190](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1902190/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [401 Park Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/401-park-dr/) | 0.23 mi S | Electrical | Renovation of existing office space into gym | $125,000 | [E1901626](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1901626/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [201 Brookline Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/201-brookline-av/) | 0.23 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Renovation of 3000 sq ft of laboratory space located on the 13th floor of the building. Work includes electrical, plumbing, HVAC as well as fire alarm and fire protection. | $872,410 | [ALT1894176](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1894176/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [109 Brookline Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/109-brookline-av/) | 0.23 mi SE | 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 | [715 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/715-commonwealth-av/) | 0.24 mi NW | Other | Installing a temporary weighted 40x60 frame tent with walls on Marsh Plaza for the BU Study Abroad Fair. Installing 09/08/26 and removing 09/10/26 after 3:00pm. No alcohol. | $6,600 | [SF1896587](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896587/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [201 Brookline Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/201-brookline-av/) | 0.23 mi SE | Plumbing | Water heater replacement | $900 | [PL1896656](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1896656/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [584-598 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/584--598-commonwealth-av/) | 0.22 mi E | Electrical | Access control doors | $65,000 | [ELV1896773](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1896773/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [270 Bay State Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/270-bay-state-rd/) | 0.22 mi N | Other | Installing a 40x50, 20x20, 12x48, 9x20 and 19 9x10 temporary, weighted frame tents for a BU Alumni event. Installing 09/15/26 and removing 09/21/26. Alcohol served 09/19/26 12:00pm-3:00pm in the 40x50. Barricade plan included in the stamped engineer drawings. | $29,800 | [SF1890421](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890421/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [401 Park Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/401-park-dr/) | 0.23 mi S | Electrical | 401 Park Drive Boston, MA 02215 | $61,000 | [E1889694](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1889694/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [584-598 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/584--598-commonwealth-av/) | 0.22 mi E | 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 17, 2026 | [401 Park Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/401-park-dr/) | 0.23 mi S | Electrical | Low Voltage HVAC Controls | $125,000 | [ELV1886724](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1886724/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [584-598 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/584--598-commonwealth-av/) | 0.22 mi E | 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/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [401 Park Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/401-park-dr/) | 0.23 mi S | Electrical | 5 telecom drops on the 1st floor of 401 Park Drive for tenant Equinox Fenway CZ-267385 | $2,652 | [ELV1880171](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1880171/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [401 Park Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/401-park-dr/) | 0.23 mi S | Sign | Debranding Notes: De-Branding to occur in the morning of first day of Closing • Remove all exterior signage – (3) exterior signs o Park Drive signage – Unbolt from awning frame and make electrical safe o (2) Blade Signs in Parking Garage – Remove, patch and make electrical safe • Remove branding sti | $303,485 | [SF1873552](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873552/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [401 Park Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/401-park-dr/) | 0.23 mi S | Fire systems | Fire alarm scope associated with a fit-up on the ground level. New wiring & devices to be installed & tied to an existing system. | $12,000 | [EFA1870431](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1870431/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [401 Park Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/401-park-dr/) | 0.23 mi S | Electrical | Electrical scope associated with a tenant fit-up on the ground level. Electrical scope includes installation of new panelboard, transformer, receptacles, light fixtures, & lighting controls. | $28,000 | [E1870422](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870422/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [401 Park Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/401-park-dr/) | 0.23 mi S | Alteration or repair | Interior fit-out of a temporary sales space including new partitions, HVAC/Electrical upgrades, and associated architectural finishes. No change of occupancy or exterior signage is associated with this permit application. | $409,456 | [ALT1852522](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1852522/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [401 Park Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/401-park-dr/) | 0.23 mi S | Plumbing | New Fitness Center | $1,500 | [G1859766](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1859766/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [401 Park Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/401-park-dr/) | 0.23 mi S | Plumbing | New Fitness Center | $1,550,000 | [PL1859759](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1859759/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [401 Park Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/401-park-dr/) | 0.23 mi S | Fire systems | Fire alarm scope associated with renovations on the 1st &; 2nd floor. New devices &; wiring tied to an existing system. | $170,000 | [EFA1859961](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1859961/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [401 Park Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/401-park-dr/) | 0.23 mi S | Electrical | Electrical scope associated with renovations on floors 1 & 2. New light fixtures, lighting controls, receptacles, grounding & bonding, panelboards & transformers to be installed throughout. | $1,100,000 | [E1859885](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1859885/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [20-22 Medfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20--22-medfield-st/) | 0.19 mi SW | Electrical | Direct wiring to replacement HVAC equipment | $1,500 | [E1851432](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851432/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [605 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/605-commonwealth-av/) | 0.22 mi NE | 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 28, 2026 | [401 Park Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/401-park-dr/) | 0.23 mi S | Alteration or repair | Change occupancy to include fitness center (health club) with cafe. Then renovate 48,656 sq. ft. on first and second floors as per plans filed herewith to be used as Equinox Fitness Center and Cafe after renovations are completed. See pda no. 36 for zoning.eplan; APPROVED WITH PROVISO: To provide wa | $1,703,000 | [ALT1807998](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1807998/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [270 Bay State Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/270-bay-state-rd/) | 0.22 mi N | Electrical | To provide temp power via generator for the BU Beach concert on May 30, 2026. | $3,500 | [ETS1851924](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1851924/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [401 Park Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/401-park-dr/) | 0.23 mi S | Alteration or repair | Vertical Subdivision: Existing lot is 401 Park Drive (ID 2100077000) consisting of 346,234 sqft which will be subdivided into two parcels. Parcel 401-C will retain the 401 Park Drive address consisting of 230,897 sqft and parcel 421-B with address 421 Park Drive (ALT1599000) consisting of 115,337 sq | Not listed | [ALT1598990](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1598990/) |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Requested |  | 201 Brookline Av | 0.23 mi SE | Zoning appeal: "Compliant with the existing building chemical strategy, Levels 2…" | [BOA1756547](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2025-07-30 |
| Closed with no decision posted |  | 839 to 843 Beacon St | 410 ft SE | To change the use to Dunkin' restaurant | [BOA1846602](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed" | 2026-05-06 |

## More on this street

Other addresses on Buswell St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [9 Buswell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-buswell-st/): newest permit Oct 6, 2026
- [13 Buswell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13-buswell-st/): newest permit Aug 19, 2025
- [14 Buswell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-buswell-st/): newest permit Jul 21, 2026
- [34 Buswell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-buswell-st/): newest permit Sep 22, 2025
- [50 Buswell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-buswell-st/): newest permit Sep 2, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-13 16:30 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 13, 14:47 UTC.

Map, the one permit at this address and 112 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-buswell-st/