# Building permits at 65 Brainerd Rd, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: an $88M new building at 1266-1270 Commonwealth Av, permitted May 26.

28 permits on record here. The newest, Jun 15: Change occupancy of Unit 206 from Manager's Office to Studio Unit (Allowed use on 2nd story). Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 41 more permits since May 1. One is a new building, 520 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Change occupancy of Unit 206 from Manager's Office to Studio Unit (Allowed use on 2nd story). BOA Decision BZC No 27571 Permit #06-3535 (01/09/2007) approved 103 units in NS-1 zone. Current use is 100 units + Manager's Office + 101 spaces. New use to be 101 units + 101 spaces. No construction needed | $100 | [ALT1724684](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1724684/) |
| Mar 31, 2025 | Plumbing | Replace failed gas fired rooftop unit. | $21,000 | [G1704419](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1704419/) |
| Jun 17, 2024 | Electrical | Electrical Testing and Maintenance | $10,000 | [E1598882](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1598882/) |
| Jul 28, 2023 | Fire systems | Facp & initiating device replacement | $6,000 | [EFA1506276](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1506276/) |
| Jul 24, 2023 | Fire systems | Fire alarm Panel and initiating device change out from Asbuilt type to Notifier. | $10,000 | [ALT1491394](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1491394/) |
| Oct 18, 2018 | Electrical | Install low voltage wiring and system components associated with a wireless network upgrade at 65 Brainerd Road for Starry Internet. | $19,926 | [ELV890827](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV890827/) |
| Aug 18, 2017 | Electrical | Install (48) replacement light fixtures; new panelboard, (8) new electric heaters above ceiling. | $35,000 | [E734547](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E734547/) |
| Jun 16, 2017 | Plumbing | gas piping installed on the roof top. | $2,000 | [G721182](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G721182/) |
| Aug 2, 2016 | Sign | Install 1"thick fabricated stainless steel letters, "Leasing" and "Office" with 2"x2" aluminum tube band painted green. Letters and tube will be stud mounted to brick storefront. Install (1) 12" vinyl logo, "E3 Green District" on glass next to entrance door. | $6,957 | [ALT610386](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT610386/) |
| May 26, 2016 | Alteration or repair | THE ELEMENT - Ground Floor - Renovations to existing Management Sales Office/Fitness Center and Lobby spaces. Second Floor - Renovations to existing Club Room and Fitness Studio. Work to include: new flooring, new millwork, ACT, modifications to existing MEP/Fire Alarm &; Sprinklers.; | $573,000 | [A558641](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A558641/) |
| Mar 15, 2016 | Plumbing | Office Renovations | $25,000 | [PL564238](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL564238/) |
| Mar 4, 2016 | Fire systems | Replace existing Digital Communicator with an AES Central Station radio Transmitter | $600 | [EFA565766](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA565766/) |
| Feb 22, 2016 | Fire systems | Fire Alarm Renovations to existing Lobby and 2nd floor fitness center | $6,000 | [EFA564632](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA564632/) |
| Feb 22, 2016 | Electrical | Renovations to existing 1st floor lobby and 2nd floor club room | $105,000 | [E564626](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E564626/) |
| May 8, 2015 | Alteration or repair | THE ELEMENT - Ground Floor -;Renovations to existing Management Sales Office / Fitness Center and Lobby spaces.; Work to include ; new carpeting, new millwork, ACT, modifications to;existing MEP / Fire Alarm &; Sprinklers | $324,000 | [ALT468414](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT468414/) |
| Apr 25, 2014 | Electrical | Wiring for TV and speakers | $4,000 | [ELV352573](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV352573/) |
| Aug 19, 2013 | Alteration or repair | Amendment to existing permit; ERT73369 to include adding windows to the north elevation of the building | $10,000 | [A126892](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A126892/) |
| Sep 14, 2012 | Roofing | Amend Permit ERT73369/2011;Construct new railings on Roof which will;connect the;two stair towers for emergency egress for fire fighters.; Railing will not be visible from the Street. | $4,750 | [A166643](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A166643/) |
| Jun 14, 2012 | Electrical | This low voltage wiring is for the access control and cameras. | $2,500 | [ELV150820](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV150820/) |
| May 23, 2012 | Plumbing | gas fireplace | $5,000 | [G143745](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G143745/) |
| Mar 19, 2012 | Electrical | Wiring for 2 TV's and speakers in the common areas of the apartment building as well as speakers on the roofdeck. | $7,500 | [ELV124384](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV124384/) |
| Feb 21, 2012 | Electrical | Installation of thermostat wiring | $14,000 | [ELV119046](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV119046/) |
| Oct 3, 2011 | Fire systems | Installation of fire alarm devices | $5,000 | [EFA98600](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA98600/) |
| Oct 3, 2011 | Electrical | Supply and install wiring for new 100 unit apartment building to also include tele, cable, fire alarm, generator and parking garage. | $1,100,000 | [E98590](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E98590/) |
| Sep 13, 2011 | Plumbing | plumbing work new construction apartment building | $612,000 | [PL95236](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL95236/) |
| Sep 13, 2011 | Plumbing | gasfitting for new 102 unit apartment building | $5,100 | [G95239](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G95239/) |
| Sep 2, 2011 | Electrical | Install ground wire at footing rebar | $185 | [E93857](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E93857/) |
| Jun 24, 2011 | New building | New construction of 5 story,steel;frame,100 Unit Apartment Building with masonry veneer.; First level is a Parking Garage with 4 floors of Apartments above.; ZBA Approvals &; Extensions granted under Appl # 06 -3535; BZC 27571; PLEASE NOTE: THAT THERE IS AN AMENDMENT FILED FOR EXTERIOR WINDOWS IN NO | $15,621,593 | [ERT73369](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT73369/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 1 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2026 | [59 Brainerd Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-brainerd-rd/) | 230 ft E | Electrical | Kitchen remodeling unit #205 | $5,000 | [E1827594](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1827594/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 32 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | [125 Glenville Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/125-glenville-av/) | 870 ft NW | Plumbing | re-pipe the exhaust and air intake for a gas furnace. replace gas flexible tubing to a black pipe. 80,000 Btu's | $2,500 | [G1903118](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1903118/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [1375 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1375-commonwealth-av/) | 850 ft W | Electrical | 1375 - 1377: Wire for rear balcony lighting, total 12 locations, controlled by photo eyes | $5,000 | [E1905141](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905141/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [24 Royce Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-royce-rd/) | 800 ft NE | Alteration or repair | 24 Royce Rd, Unit 3, Allston, MA: > Complete renovation of the unit, including replacement of windows. > Relocate bedroom door. > Relocate the bathroom and kitchen areas, including the addition of a laundry area. | $39,500 | [SF1902176](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902176/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [85 Brainerd Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-brainerd-rd/) | 340 ft SW | Plumbing | replace existing tub/shower valve and drain with new shower valve and drain | $1,895 | [PL1902470](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1902470/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [1266-1270 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1266--1270-commonwealth-av/) | 520 ft NE | Electrical | New 200 unit apartment building with parking under | $7,000,000 | [E1901669](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1901669/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [85 Brainerd Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-brainerd-rd/) | 340 ft SW | Plumbing | Remodeling. 4th Floor: 1 kitchen sink, 1 garbage disposal, 1 dishwasher, 1 ice maker, 2 toilets, 2 lavatories, and 2 bathtubs. | $10,000 | [PL1901584](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1901584/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [69 Quint Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-quint-av/) | 950 ft N | Plumbing | replacement of a range | $200 | [G1899362](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1899362/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [6 Manton Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-manton-te/) | 690 ft E | Fire systems | Fire Alarm System - Remove 1 system smoke and 1 horn strobe in basement dwelling unit. Install 2 low frequency sounders 1 in each bedroom. | $2,000 | [A1888954](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1888954/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [1266-1270 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1266--1270-commonwealth-av/) | 520 ft NE | Electrical | Temp electrical service for construction | $2,500 | [ETS1894566](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1894566/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [1267-1269 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1267--1269-commonwealth-av/) | 740 ft N | Electrical | upgrade electrical panelboard | $1,800 | [E1889651](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1889651/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [117-119 Glenville Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/117--119-glenville-av/) | 790 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Replace Vinyl Flooring. Repair damaged/broken drywall and Paintings. Replace windows, existing opening. Replace interior doors, existing opening. Install new Cabinets and countertops. All work Non-Structural. | $25,000 | [SF1888718](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888718/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [208 Kelton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/208-kelton-st/) | 990 ft W | Alteration or repair | Install 5 replacement windows - no structural work | $4,639 | [SF1881807](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1881807/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [10 Scottfield Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-scottfield-rd/) | 950 ft W | Electrical | Replace old FPE circuit breaker panel with new 20 circuit panel | $1,700 | [E1883028](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1883028/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [85 Brainerd Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-brainerd-rd/) | 340 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Kitchen and 2 bathrooms renovation | $40,000 | [SF1878090](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1878090/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [1251 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1251-commonwealth-av/) | 840 ft N | Electrical | Install 20, 4 inch recessed lights | $1,100 | [E1882063](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882063/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [29-33 Brainerd Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29--33-brainerd-rd/) | 670 ft NE | Electrical | Redo AC condenser load. | $1,000 | [E1882033](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882033/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [85 Brainerd Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-brainerd-rd/) | 340 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Replacement of the existing storefront windows at the front elevation on levels 1 through 6. The existing windows will be removed and replaced with new. | $358,373 | [SF1864244](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864244/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [29-33 Brainerd Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29--33-brainerd-rd/) | 670 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Installation and wiring of replacement system into existing ductwork consisting of one condenser and one air handler 33 Brainerd Rd #311 Allston, MA 02134 | $13,986 | [SF1875781](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875781/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [1266-1270 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1266--1270-commonwealth-av/) | 520 ft NE | Demolition | Demolition of existing 1 story (with Basement) and removal of demo debris. | $119,697 | [SF1847021](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847021/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [29-33 Brainerd Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29--33-brainerd-rd/) | 670 ft NE | Electrical | Installation and wiring of replacement system into existing ductwork consisting of one condenser and one air handler 33 Brainerd Rd #311 Allston, MA 02134 | $4,662 | [E1875813](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1875813/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [232 Kelton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/232-kelton-st/) | 850 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Install 1 replacement window - no structural work | $1,784 | [SF1875650](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875650/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [1315 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1315-commonwealth-av/) | 500 ft NW | Plumbing | swapping out existing DHW boiler that is leaking | $8,000 | [PL1868102](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1868102/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [6 Manton Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-manton-te/) | 690 ft E | Fire systems | Fire Alarm System - Remove Fire Alarm Devices : 4 Horn Strobes and 1 Smoke Detector. Run wire in 2 bedroom basement apartment and install 2 Mini horns on the Finish. | $1,400 | [EFA1867487](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1867487/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [220 Kelton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/220-kelton-st/) | 940 ft W | Electrical | electrical repair | $5,000 | [E1861510](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861510/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [94 Brainerd Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/94-brainerd-rd/) | 440 ft SW | Other | Installation of 16 new Fujitsu mini split systems to serve the apartments. | $300,000 | [SF1854832](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1854832/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [6 Manton Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-manton-te/) | 690 ft E | Electrical | basement complete wiring with 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, kitchen and living room | $5,000 | [E1857156](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1857156/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [1284 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1284-commonwealth-av/) | 400 ft NE | Roofing | install new rubber roof | $65,000 | [SF1857651](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857651/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [6 Manton Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-manton-te/) | 690 ft E | Alteration or repair | Change occupancy from 3 residential units to 4 residential units; convert existing basement level to a residential unit | $135,500 | [ALT1748096](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1748096/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [94 Brainerd Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/94-brainerd-rd/) | 440 ft SW | Electrical | Install wiring for new heat pump mini splits | $20,000 | [E1850884](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1850884/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [1266-1270 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1266--1270-commonwealth-av/) | 520 ft NE | New building | Construction of a new, up to 6-story building containing approximately 206 multi-family dwelling units, approximately 2,100 square feet of ground floor retail, residential amenities, and approximately;68;72 at-grade structured vehicle parking spaces.;Demolition of existing structure under SF1847021L | $88,434,555 | [ERT1525501](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1525501/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [48-52 Glenville Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48--52-glenville-av/) | 700 ft N | Alteration or repair | Restoration of existing metal railings and balcony platforms. Removal of all loose balcony surfaces and applying new. Applying of waterproofing Tremco application on all balcony surfaces. Painting of all metal railings and balcony platforms. | $288,535 | [SF1848330](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848330/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [5 Fiske Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-fiske-te/) | 820 ft E | Roofing | Install new roof shingles. | $5,500 | [SF1845050](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845050/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 8 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | [1391 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1391-commonwealth-av/) | 0.22 mi W | Plumbing | replace existing tub/shower valve and drain with new shower valve and drain | $1,895 | [PL1884070](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1884070/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [14 Park Vale Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-park-vale-av/) | 0.21 mi N | Electrical | replace federal pacific panel with a circuit breaker type | $1,200 | [E1870018](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870018/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [170 Kelton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/170-kelton-st/) | 0.25 mi W | Plumbing | Install gas stove unit #5 | $1,000 | [G1862323](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1862323/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [1399 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1399-commonwealth-av/) | 0.24 mi W | Plumbing | Replacing gas dryers in common area laundry room. | $400 | [G1861123](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1861123/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [85 Allston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-allston-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Electrical | Installation of underground for Boston Public Works Dept. lighting system. | $37,584 | [E1851653](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851653/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [1395 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1395-commonwealth-av/) | 0.23 mi W | Plumbing | replace existing tub/shower valve and drain with new shower valve and drain | $1,895 | [PL1852036](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1852036/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [4-6 Greylock Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4--6-greylock-rd/) | 0.22 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Installation of five (5) battery units, each with a capacity of 5 kWh, for a total ESS capacity of 25 kWh. The system will utilize Enphase IQ 5P batteries, to be mounted on the exterior western wall of the building. The solar photovoltaic system was previously installed under permit SF1819352. | $15,000 | [ALT1819344](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1819344/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [20 Radcliffe Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-radcliffe-rd/) | 0.23 mi N | Plumbing | Kitchen sink replacement | $1,000 | [PL1846265](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846265/) |

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-05 03:23 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/