# Building permits at 640 Commonwealth Av, Boston, MA

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

28 permits on record here. The newest, Oct 16, 2024: Erect 30x70 tent on 10/17/24, removal on 10/19/24. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 95 more permits (78 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2024 | Other | Erect 30x70 tent on 10/17/24, removal on 10/19/24. | $3,265 | [SF1657357](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1657357/) |
| Jul 15, 2024 | Other | Installing a temporary frame tent without walls for a BU reception. Installing 09/04/24 and removing 09/07/24. Event is 09/06/24 serving alcohol. Barricade plan included in the stamped engineer drawing. | $6,125 | [SF1621223](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1621223/) |
| Sep 29, 2023 | Other | Installing a temporary 30x70 frame tent with walls for a BU reception. Installing 10/19/23 and removing 10/21/23. Alcohol is being served, barricade plan included in the engineer drawings. | $6,800 | [SF1529312](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1529312/) |
| Aug 11, 2023 | Other | Installing a temporary 30x70 frame tent without walls for two BU receptions. Installing 09/07/23 and removing 09/14/23. Event on 09/08/23 is serving alcohol. Barricade plan included in stamped engineer drawing. | $9,200 | [SF1513601](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1513601/) |
| Sep 21, 2022 | Other | Installing a temporary 30x70 frame tent without walls for a B.U. event. Installing on or about 09/26/22 and removing on or about 09/28/22. No alcohol is being served. | $4,200 | [SF1392868](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1392868/) |
| May 25, 2022 | Other | Installing a temporary frame tent with walls for a B.U. function. No alcohol is being served. Installing on or about 06/01/22 and removing on or about 06/02/22. | $2,400 | [SF1337770](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1337770/) |
| Apr 25, 2022 | Other | Installing a temporary 30x70 frame tent with walls for Boston University receptions. Installing on or about 05/04/22 and removing on or about 05/09/22. | $4,000 | [SF1322289](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1322289/) |
| Apr 13, 2022 | Other | Installing 30x70 temporary tent w/o walls delivery on or about 3/30/2022 use on 4/1/2022 pickup on or about 04/18/2022 | $9,779 | [SF1311460](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1311460/) |
| Mar 14, 2022 | Other | Temporary 30x30 tent with walls delivery on 03/11/2022 use on 03/14/2022 pick up on or about 03/15/2022 | $3,275 | [SF1305871](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1305871/) |
| Nov 18, 2021 | Other | Installing a temporary 30x70 frame tent with walls for a Boston University function. Installing on or about 10/28/21 and removing on or about 11/01/21. | $5,400 | [SF1260632](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1260632/) |
| Oct 20, 2021 | Other | Installing a 30x70 frame tent with walls for two Boston University events. Installing on or about 09/30/21 and removing on or about 10/06/21. | $12,500 | [SF1253614](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1253614/) |
| Sep 23, 2021 | Other | Installing a 30x70 temporary tent with walls a B.U. evening reception. Installing on or about 09/13/21 and removing on or about 09/16/21. | $7,130 | [SF1246333](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1246333/) |
| Jun 30, 2015 | Other | Install temporary frame tent 30' x 50' Install on or about 7/22/15 Remove on or about 7/23/15 | $1,485 | [SF488207](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF488207/) |
| May 22, 2015 | Other | Install temporary frame tent 30' x 40' Install on or about 6/3/15 Remove on or about 6/4/15 | $1,188 | [SF475938](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF475938/) |
| May 19, 2015 | Alteration or repair | Small scale interior renovation of classrooms including finishes. No HVAC, plumbing, or sprinkler work. | $138,079 | [SF474504](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF474504/) |
| May 7, 2015 | Electrical | Remodel of classrooms 210, 212, 213, 215 & 217 | $23,000 | [E467653](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E467653/) |
| Sep 16, 2014 | Other | Erect 20x40 tent on 9/19/14. Removal on 9/21/14. | $1,000 | [SF407534](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF407534/) |
| Aug 11, 2014 | Plumbing | Installation of One Easco 150hp Steam Boler | Not listed | [G392599](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G392599/) |
| Jun 19, 2014 | Other | Install temporary 30' x 40 frame tent for student symposium on 07-11-2014 Install on or about 7-11-2014 Remove on or about 07-12-2014 | $1,188 | [SF374048](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF374048/) |
| Jun 18, 2013 | Electrical | Low Voltage HVAC Control Wiring ~ BU Epic @750 Comm Ave &(744 Comm Ave is Adjacent/Connected Garage). Job #13-0357 (pag) | $40,000 | [ELV245295](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV245295/) |
| May 30, 2013 | Other | Install temporary 30 x 40 frame tent on lawn for use on 06/05/2013 Install on or about 06/05/2013 Remove on or about 06/06/2013 | $1,164 | [SF248540](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF248540/) |
| Aug 30, 2012 | Other | Erect 30x40 tent on 9/6/12. Removal on 9/8/12. | $1,025 | [SF179252](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF179252/) |
| Jun 27, 2012 | Other | Erect 30x40 tent on 6/229/12.Removal on 7/2/12. | $1,000 | [SF157015](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF157015/) |
| Sep 2, 2011 | Other | tempoirary tent install and removed on 09/16/2011 pf (1) 30x40 frame tent | $1,040 | [SF93138](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF93138/) |
| Jun 8, 2011 | Other | Temporary tent install and removed on 06/08/2011 of (1) 30x40 frame tent | $1,040 | [SF79772](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF79772/) |
| Aug 5, 2010 | Electrical | Install 4-level 5E cables to eight (8) locations. | $5,000 | [ELV36551](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV36551/) |
| Aug 2, 2010 | Electrical | electrical renovations | $20,000 | [E36501](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E36501/) |
| Jul 22, 2010 | Alteration or repair | The scope of work includes selective demolition, millwork, gypsum partitions, acoustical ceilings, flooring, plumbing, HVAC and Electric renovations for existing classrooms located in the basement and third floor of the building. | $168,415 | [SF35035](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF35035/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 3 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2026 | [24 Cummington Ma](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-cummington-ma/) | 230 ft SE | Electrical | Add (1) explosion proof receptacle with back box and dedicated circuit. | $1,500 | [E1874797](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874797/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [24 Cummington Ma](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-cummington-ma/) | 230 ft SE | Electrical | Installation of audiovisual systems in boston university chemistry dept. | $300,000 | [ELV1857481](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1857481/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [24 Cummington Ma](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-cummington-ma/) | 230 ft SE | 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/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | [700 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/700-commonwealth-av/) | 500 ft W | Fire systems | Installation of new fire alarm system in dormitory tower. | $950,000 | [EFA1902449](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1902449/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [171 Bay State Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/171-bay-state-rd/) | 710 ft 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/) | 710 ft NE | Plumbing | install new gas boiler | $15,600 | [G1903908](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1903908/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [857 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/857-beacon-st/) | 890 ft SW | 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/) | 500 ft W | 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/) | 500 ft W | 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 8, 2026 | [631-639 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/631--639-commonwealth-av/) | 380 ft N | Alteration or repair | Provide exhaust system for existing classroom. | $179,406 | [SF1897255](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897255/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [584-598 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/584--598-commonwealth-av/) | 710 ft E | Electrical | Access control doors | $65,000 | [ELV1896773](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1896773/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [833 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/833-beacon-st/) | 680 ft S | 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/) | 680 ft S | 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/) | 700 ft S | 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 25, 2026 | [856 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/856-beacon-st/) | 750 ft SW | Roofing | Cut & repoint mortar joints..Repair minor sill & header damage...apply clear waterproofing... | $190,000 | [SF1877458](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877458/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [566 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/566-commonwealth-av/) | 920 ft E | 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/) | 710 ft 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 19, 2026 | [675-701 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/675--701-commonwealth-av/) | 880 ft NW | 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 18, 2026 | [9 Buswell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-buswell-st/) | 780 ft SW | 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 13, 2026 | [874-880 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/874--880-beacon-st/) | 930 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 12, 2026 | [9 Buswell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-buswell-st/) | 780 ft SW | Electrical | Removal and replacement of existing FPE meter stack Installing emergency lights and signs | $9,500 | [E1884466](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1884466/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [566 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/566-commonwealth-av/) | 920 ft E | 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/) | 710 ft 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/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [566 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/566-commonwealth-av/) | 920 ft E | 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/) | 920 ft E | 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/) | 920 ft E | 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/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [136-148 Bay State Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/136--148-bay-state-rd/) | 810 ft NE | 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 23, 2026 | [833 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/833-beacon-st/) | 680 ft S | 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/) | 680 ft S | 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 | [14 Buswell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-buswell-st/) | 750 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/) | 750 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/) | 750 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/) | 750 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/) | 750 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/) | 750 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/) | 750 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/) | 750 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/) | 750 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/) | 750 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/) | 750 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/) | 750 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/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [700 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/700-commonwealth-av/) | 500 ft W | 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/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [161 Bay State Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/161-bay-state-rd/) | 750 ft NE | Electrical | Replace an old metal junction box with new for existing service in the basement. | $2,000 | [E1863118](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1863118/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [844-844a Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/844--844a-beacon-st/) | 650 ft SW | 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/) | 650 ft SW | 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/) | 650 ft SW | 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/) | 650 ft SW | 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/) | 650 ft SW | 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 22, 2026 | [700 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/700-commonwealth-av/) | 500 ft W | 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/) | 680 ft S | 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/) | 680 ft S | 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 2, 2026 | [848 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/848-beacon-st/) | 670 ft SW | 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/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [605 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/605-commonwealth-av/) | 540 ft 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 22, 2026 | [857 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/857-beacon-st/) | 890 ft SW | 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/) | 500 ft W | 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 13, 2026 | [566-574 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/566--574-commonwealth-av/) | 940 ft E | Roofing | Re roof | $655,550 | [SF1848121](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848121/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [848 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/848-beacon-st/) | 670 ft SW | Fire systems | Install new addressable fire alarm system with panel and devices. | $75,000 | [EFA1844946](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1844946/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 38 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | [22 Babbitt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-babbitt-st/) | 0.19 mi W | 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/) | 0.25 mi 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 | [113 Bay State Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/113-bay-state-rd/) | 0.23 mi NE | 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 18, 2026 | [22 Babbitt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-babbitt-st/) | 0.19 mi W | 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/) | 0.19 mi W | 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/) | 0.25 mi 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 15, 2026 | [465 Park Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/465-park-dr/) | 0.21 mi SW | 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 | [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 4, 2026 | [873 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/873-beacon-st/) | 0.19 mi SW | Plumbing | Re Pipe existing kitchen and bathroom on the first floor | $5,500 | [PL1897045](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1897045/) |
| 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 1, 2026 | [873 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/873-beacon-st/) | 0.19 mi SW | 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/) | 0.25 mi 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/) | 0.19 mi SW | Electrical | Rewire the apartment unit #12 | $5,000 | [E1891873](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1891873/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [270 Bay State Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/270-bay-state-rd/) | 0.21 mi NW | 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 | [565 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/565-commonwealth-av/) | 0.22 mi E | Electrical | Installing underground PVC to three (3) locations. | $1,500 | [E1894206](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1894206/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [22 Babbitt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-babbitt-st/) | 0.19 mi W | Plumbing | installing 1 emergency shower / eyewash station | $14,000 | [PL1884432](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1884432/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [4 Jersey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-jersey-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Electrical | Grounding of (4) 500KW generators for Chris Stapleton Concert -- 8/11-15th | $1,000 | [ETS1883223](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1883223/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [680 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/680-beacon-st/) | 0.20 mi E | 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 27, 2026 | [22 Babbitt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-babbitt-st/) | 0.19 mi W | 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 18, 2026 | [462 Park Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/462-park-dr/) | 0.25 mi 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/) | 0.25 mi 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 14, 2026 | [4 Jersey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-jersey-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Electrical | Grounding of (1) 300KW generator for a 1-day event. 7/15th | $1,000 | [ETS1872120](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1872120/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [462 Park Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/462-park-dr/) | 0.25 mi 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/) | 0.25 mi 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 2, 2026 | [22 Babbitt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-babbitt-st/) | 0.19 mi W | 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/) | 0.23 mi SW | 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/) | 0.19 mi W | Electrical | Small Lab Renovation. Relocate power, lights & FA. | $20,000 | [E1867162](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867162/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [22 Babbitt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-babbitt-st/) | 0.19 mi W | 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 5, 2026 | [4 Jersey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-jersey-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | 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/) | 0.24 mi SE | Electrical | Grounding of (4) 500KW generators for Noah Kahan show - Fenway - 7/3-12th | $1,000 | [ETS1856785](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1856785/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [462 Park Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/462-park-dr/) | 0.25 mi 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/) | 0.19 mi W | Electrical | Install (10) new data locations in basement | $9,500 | [ELV1857058](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1857058/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [4 Jersey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-jersey-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | 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 26, 2026 | [22 Babbitt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-babbitt-st/) | 0.19 mi W | Electrical | HVAC and temperature controls for renovated lab | $15,000 | [ELV1853702](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1853702/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [270 Bay State Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/270-bay-state-rd/) | 0.21 mi NW | 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 22, 2026 | [22 Babbitt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-babbitt-st/) | 0.19 mi W | Fire systems | New Interior fit up for lab | $6,000 | [EFA1851869](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1851869/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [680 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/680-beacon-st/) | 0.20 mi E | 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 11, 2026 | [22 Babbitt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-babbitt-st/) | 0.19 mi W | 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/) |

## More on this street

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

- [631-639 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/631--639-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Sep 8, 2026
- [627-629 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/627--629-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Mar 10, 2026
- [625 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/625-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Mar 18, 2025
- [623 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/623-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Dec 19, 2025
- [665 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/665-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Dec 31, 2024
- [610 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/610-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Nov 3, 2025
- [605 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/605-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Jun 1, 2026
- [675-701 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/675--701-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Aug 19, 2026
- [595 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/595-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Jul 9, 2025
- [584-598 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/584--598-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Sep 2, 2026

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Map, all 28 permits at this address and 95 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/640-commonwealth-av/