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Map of 79 permits within a quarter mile of 623 Commonwealth AvElectrical, 22 Babbitt St, Oct 1, 2026Alteration or repair, 113 Bay State Rd, Sep 28, 2026Fire systems, 700 Commonwealth Av, Sep 28, 2026Plumbing, 171 Bay State Rd, Sep 25, 2026Plumbing, 171 Bay State Rd, Sep 25, 2026Electrical, 857 Beacon St, Sep 24, 2026Electrical, 700 Commonwealth Av, Sep 21, 2026Electrical, 700 Commonwealth Av, Sep 21, 2026Fire systems, 22 Babbitt St, Sep 18, 2026Electrical, 22 Babbitt St, Sep 18, 2026Electrical, 533-545 Commonwealth Av, Sep 17, 2026Alteration or repair, 631-639 Commonwealth Av, Sep 8, 2026Electrical, 584-598 Commonwealth Av, Sep 2, 2026Roofing, 99 Bay State Rd, Aug 27, 2026Other, 270 Bay State Rd, Aug 26, 2026Electrical, 833 Beacon St, Aug 26, 2026Electrical, 833 Beacon St, Aug 26, 2026Alteration or repair, 839-843 Beacon St, Aug 26, 2026Roofing, 856 Beacon St, Aug 25, 2026Electrical, 565 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, 2026Alteration or repair, 533-545 Commonwealth Av, Aug 19, 2026Alteration or repair, 675-701 Commonwealth Av, Aug 19, 2026Alteration or repair, 9 Buswell St, Aug 18, 2026Electrical, 9 Buswell St, Aug 12, 2026Plumbing, 22 Babbitt St, Aug 11, 2026Plumbing, 566 Commonwealth Av, Aug 11, 2026Alteration or repair, 584-598 Commonwealth Av, Aug 11, 2026Alteration or repair, 566 Commonwealth Av, Aug 6, 2026Alteration or repair, 566 Commonwealth Av, Aug 5, 2026Alteration or repair, 566 Commonwealth Av, Aug 4, 2026Alteration or repair, 136-148 Bay State Rd, Jul 31, 2026Alteration or repair, 680 Beacon St, Jul 28, 2026Fire systems, 22 Babbitt St, Jul 27, 2026Alteration or repair, 833 Beacon St, Jul 23, 2026Electrical, 24 Cummington Ma, Jul 22, 2026Electrical, 14 Buswell St, Jul 22, 2026Electrical, 14 Buswell St, Jul 21, 2026Electrical, 14 Buswell St, Jul 21, 2026Electrical, 14 Buswell St, Jul 21, 2026Electrical, 14 Buswell St, Jul 21, 2026Electrical, 14 Buswell St, Jul 17, 2026Electrical, 14 Buswell St, Jul 17, 2026Electrical, 14 Buswell St, Jul 17, 2026Fire systems, 700 Commonwealth Av, Jul 8, 2026Fire systems, 22 Babbitt St, Jul 2, 2026Electrical, 22 Babbitt St, Jul 1, 2026Electrical, 14 Buswell St, Jun 26, 2026Electrical, 14 Buswell St, Jun 26, 2026Electrical, 161 Bay State Rd, Jun 22, 2026Electrical, 844-844a Beacon St, Jun 22, 2026Electrical, 844-844a Beacon St, Jun 22, 2026Electrical, 844-844a Beacon St, Jun 22, 2026Electrical, 844-844a Beacon St, Jun 22, 2026Electrical, 844-844a Beacon St, Jun 22, 2026Electrical, 700 Commonwealth Av, Jun 22, 2026Plumbing, 833 Beacon St, Jun 17, 2026Plumbing, 833 Beacon St, Jun 16, 2026Electrical, 14 Buswell St, Jun 16, 2026Alteration or repair, 22 Babbitt St, Jun 15, 2026Electrical, 24 Cummington Ma, Jun 4, 2026Electrical, 14 Buswell St, Jun 4, 2026Electrical, 22 Babbitt St, Jun 3, 2026Fire systems, 848 Beacon St, Jun 2, 2026Alteration or repair, 833 Beacon St, Jun 1, 2026Alteration or repair, 533-545 Commonwealth Av, Jun 1, 2026Sign, 605 Commonwealth Av, Jun 1, 2026Electrical, 24 Cummington Ma, May 27, 2026Electrical, 22 Babbitt St, May 26, 2026Electrical, 270 Bay State Rd, May 22, 2026Fire systems, 22 Babbitt St, May 22, 2026Sign, 680 Beacon St, May 22, 2026Alteration or repair, 857 Beacon St, May 22, 2026Alteration or repair, 700 Commonwealth Av, May 20, 2026Roofing, 566-574 Commonwealth Av, May 13, 2026Alteration or repair, 22 Babbitt St, May 11, 2026Fire systems, 848 Beacon St, May 8, 2026660 ft Map preview
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623 Commonwealth Av

Boston, MA 02215

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

Two permits on record here. The newest, Dec 19, 2025: Bus duct Repair. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 79 more permits (62 projects) since May 1.

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Here2 permits · 623 Commonwealth Av
  1. Bus duct Repair
    Electrical
    Dec 19, 2025$100,000
  2. Replacement of two steel I-beams underneath the front stairs
    Alteration or repair
    Dec 12, 2016$17,000
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Next doorunder 250 ft · 2 permits
  1. Provide exhaust system for existing classroom
    631-639 Commonwealth Av · 160 ft W · Alteration or repair
    Sep 8$179,406
  2. Install Individual letters to brick wall to read: "BOSTON UNIVERSITY WHEELOCK COLLEGE OF EDUCATION &
    605 Commonwealth Av · 210 ft E · Sign
    Jun 1$15,000
This block250 to 1,000 ft · 28 permits in 27 projects
  1. Interior demolition and abatement of ETR apartments
    113 Bay State Rd · 840 ft E · Alteration or repair
    Sep 28$30,500
  2. Installation of new fire alarm system in dormitory tower
    700 Commonwealth Av · 720 ft W · Fire systems
    Sep 28$950,000
  3. Install new gas boiler with backflow and new water shut off valve
    171 Bay State Rd · 310 ft N · Plumbing
    Sep 25$15,600
  4. Install new gas boiler
    171 Bay State Rd · 310 ft N · Plumbing
    Sep 25$15,600
  5. Install low voltage cable, connectivity × 2 permits
    700 Commonwealth Av · 720 ft W · Electrical
    Sep 21$873,490
  6. Access control doors
    584-598 Commonwealth Av · 700 ft SE · Electrical
    Sep 2$65,000
  7. Installing underground PVC to three (3) locations
    565 Commonwealth Av · 910 ft E · Electrical
    Aug 25$1,500
  8. Interior renovations to increase dining room and kitchen/trash services and meeting room space
    58 Deerfield St · 980 ft E · Alteration or repair
    Aug 25$975,000
  9. Kitchen and bathroom remodeling
    566 Commonwealth Av · 770 ft SE · Electrical
    Aug 24$9,000
  10. Provide wiring for one environmental room for the Chem Lab for BU including wiring from control panel into…
    584-598 Commonwealth Av · 700 ft SE · Electrical
    Aug 21$14,000
  11. Clarification
    675-701 Commonwealth Av · 980 ft W · Alteration or repair
    Aug 19$10,000,000
  12. Bathroom and kitchen remodel Same location Convert bathtub into a shower stall
    566 Commonwealth Av · 770 ft SE · Plumbing
    Aug 11$6,300
  13. This is to amend building permit #ALT1732443 to capture Bulletin#04 layout modifications
    584-598 Commonwealth Av · 700 ft SE · Alteration or repair
    Aug 11$306,027
  14. Interior renovation only (kitchen + bath in unit #508)
    566 Commonwealth Av · 770 ft SE · Alteration or repair
    Aug 6$46,600
  15. Demolition of interior finishes in preparation for fit out under ALT1790171
    566 Commonwealth Av · 770 ft SE · Alteration or repair
    Aug 5$35,000
  16. Full renovation on Kitchen and bathroom
    566 Commonwealth Av · 770 ft SE · Alteration or repair
    Aug 4$28,000
  17. Installing a temporary weighted 20x40 frame tent without walls for a BU open house and an ROTC BBQ
    136-148 Bay State Rd · 450 ft E · Alteration or repair
    Jul 31$2,100
  18. Renovate existing Citizens Bank 24-hour ATM vestibule including interior demolition
    680 Beacon St · 910 ft SE · Alteration or repair
    Jul 28$172,000
  19. Add (1) explosion proof receptacle with back box and dedicated circuit
    24 Cummington Ma · 520 ft S · Electrical
    Jul 22$1,500
  20. Installation of new fire alarm equipment within the level 4 dining
    700 Commonwealth Av · 720 ft W · Fire systems
    Jul 8$93,000
  21. Replace an old metal junction box with new for existing service in the basement
    161 Bay State Rd · 340 ft NE · Electrical
    Jun 22$2,000
  22. Renovation of existing kitchen
    700 Commonwealth Av · 720 ft W · Electrical
    Jun 22$4,800,000
  23. Installation of audiovisual systems in boston university chemistry dept.
    24 Cummington Ma · 520 ft S · Electrical
    Jun 4$300,000
  24. (3) Cooling towers being replaced on the roof top
    24 Cummington Ma · 520 ft S · Electrical
    May 27$15,000
  25. Elec App. Per BPDA approval 4-14-26 install signs for Citizens: S1 channel letters on backer panel parallel…
    680 Beacon St · 910 ft SE · Sign
    May 22$18,000
  26. BU Warren Towers - architectural finishes at the main entrance lobby on the 1st floor
    700 Commonwealth Av · 720 ft W · Alteration or repair
    May 20$30,085,206
  27. Re roof
    566-574 Commonwealth Av · 790 ft SE · Roofing
    May 13$655,550
Within a quarter mile1,000 ft to ¼ mi · 49 permits in 33 projects
  1. Install 11 data outlets
    22 Babbitt St · 0.24 mi W · Electrical
    Oct 1$9,000
  2. Installation of new electrical wiring for new elevator unit replacement
    857 Beacon St · 0.25 mi SW · Electrical
    Sep 24$8,500
  3. Small Lab Renovation, Albro 627-628
    22 Babbitt St · 0.24 mi W · Fire systems
    Sep 18$4,000
  4. Small Lab Renovation, Albro Lab 627-628
    22 Babbitt St · 0.24 mi W · Electrical
    Sep 18$15,000
  5. Power modifications renovations for new wall on 2nd floor
    533-545 Commonwealth Av · 0.24 mi E · Electrical
    Sep 17$11,000
  6. Masonry waterproofing to 5th and 6th floors rear of building
    99 Bay State Rd · 0.21 mi E · Roofing
    Aug 27$202,700
  7. Installing a 40x50, 20x20, 12x48
    270 Bay State Rd · 0.22 mi W · Other
    Aug 26$29,800
  8. Unit 205 Changing outlets, switches and lights with slight remodel
    833 Beacon St · 0.20 mi S · Electrical
    Aug 26$1,750
  9. Change outlets, switches and light, with slight remodel of kitchen
    833 Beacon St · 0.20 mi S · Electrical
    Aug 26$2,150
  10. First floor empty retail space convert to Nail Salon
    839-843 Beacon St · 0.21 mi SW · Alteration or repair
    Aug 26$140,000
  11. Cut & repoint mortar joints..Repair minor sill & header damage...apply clear waterproofing..
    856 Beacon St · 0.22 mi SW · Roofing
    Aug 25$190,000
  12. Office renovation of approx 214 SF of existing office and gym space
    533-545 Commonwealth Av · 0.24 mi E · Alteration or repair
    Aug 19$27,500
  13. Existing laundry in lower level
    9 Buswell St · 0.22 mi SW · Alteration or repair
    Aug 18$68,988
  14. Removal and replacement of existing FPE meter stack Installing emergency lights and signs
    9 Buswell St · 0.22 mi SW · Electrical
    Aug 12$9,500
  15. Installing 1 emergency shower / eyewash station
    22 Babbitt St · 0.24 mi W · Plumbing
    Aug 11$14,000
  16. Add 5 Horn Strobes to existing Labs due to new walls
    22 Babbitt St · 0.24 mi W · Fire systems
    Jul 27$6,500
  17. Demolition, Plumbing works, electrical works × 2 permits
    833 Beacon St · 0.20 mi S · Alteration or repair
    Jun 1 to Jul 23$34,400
  18. Replace old wiring with new wiring × 12 permits
    14 Buswell St · 0.22 mi SW · Electrical
    Jun 4 to Jul 22$5,000
  19. Relocate 2 Speaker/Strobes & Add 3 Speaker Strobes for Lab Renovation
    22 Babbitt St · 0.24 mi W · Fire systems
    Jul 2$6,000
  20. Small Lab Renovation
    22 Babbitt St · 0.24 mi W · Electrical
    Jul 1$20,000
  21. Replace old wiring with new wiring × 5 permits
    844-844a Beacon St · 0.20 mi SW · Electrical
    Jun 22$5,000
  22. Unit 206: Install tub, toilet, vanity, kitchen sink and dishwasher
    833 Beacon St · 0.20 mi S · Plumbing
    Jun 17$2,500
  23. Unit 205: Install tub, toilet, vanity, kitchen sink and dishwasher
    833 Beacon St · 0.20 mi S · Plumbing
    Jun 16$2,500
  24. Renovate existing 6th floor lab
    22 Babbitt St · 0.24 mi W · Alteration or repair
    Jun 15$194,200
  25. Install (10) new data locations in basement
    22 Babbitt St · 0.24 mi W · Electrical
    Jun 3$9,500
  26. The existing brownstone building at 848 Beacon Street
    848 Beacon St · 0.20 mi SW · Fire systems
    Jun 2$150,000
  27. Installing an All-Glass Ballistic Door System for a secured entrance to the CEO Admin space
    533-545 Commonwealth Av · 0.24 mi E · Alteration or repair
    Jun 1$61,800
  28. HVAC and temperature controls for renovated lab
    22 Babbitt St · 0.24 mi W · Electrical
    May 26$15,000
  29. To provide temp power via generator for the BU Beach concert on May 30
    270 Bay State Rd · 0.22 mi W · Electrical
    May 22$3,500
  30. New Interior fit up for lab
    22 Babbitt St · 0.24 mi W · Fire systems
    May 22$6,000
  31. This amendment increases the overall height of the doghouse in the proposed plans for ALT1731150 by 3'6"
    857 Beacon St · 0.25 mi SW · Alteration or repair
    May 22$3,000
  32. New Interior Fit Up;The project consists of new casework
    22 Babbitt St · 0.24 mi W · Alteration or repair
    May 11$694,346
  33. Install new addressable fire alarm system with panel and devices
    848 Beacon St · 0.20 mi SW · Fire systems
    May 8$75,000

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