# Building permits at 650 Columbus Av, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $28M project at 262 Saint Botolph St, permitted May 7.

Six permits on record here. The newest, Jan 24, 2025: Inspect and repair leaking windows on 7th floor. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 108 more permits (107 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Inspect and repair leaking windows on 7th floor. Apply sealants as needed. | $13,500 | [SF1680017](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1680017/) |
| Oct 8, 2024 | Plumbing | Replace existing tub shower valve and drain with new tub shower valve and drain | $1,895 | [PL1659426](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1659426/) |
| Oct 21, 2015 | Plumbing | Replace multiple boilers for heating and hot water. | $100,000 | [G530365](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G530365/) |
| Oct 20, 2015 | Plumbing | Replacement of hot water boilers in building | $100,000 | [PL530370](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL530370/) |
| Jul 12, 2012 | Electrical | Unit #534 Check panel and circiits, Power shut off for non payment in may 2011 | $200 | [E161793](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E161793/) |
| Sep 7, 2011 | Electrical | Outdoor Location for 4 temporary generators to support temporary electrical power for vendors at the Beantown Jazz Festival on Columbus Ave. Event is Saturday September 24, 2011 and the contact is Adam Norcott. This will be an After Hours Inspection on September 24, 2011 | $100 | [ETS94369](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS94369/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 51 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [462 Massachusetts Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/462-massachusetts-av/) | 870 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Remove rear and top deck replace to structural plan | $88,000 | [ALT1869730](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1869730/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [467 Massachusetts Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/467-massachusetts-av/) | 710 ft NE | Electrical | Meter socket replacement | $12,000 | [E1907051](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1907051/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [262 Saint Botolph St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/262-saint-botolph-st/) | 980 ft N | Plumbing | New Multipurpose Athletic Facility | $9,000,000 | [PL1906177](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1906177/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [523 Massachusetts Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/523-massachusetts-av/) | 930 ft E | Electrical | Replacement of 50 light fixtures with new energy efficient light fixtures, range hood fan light bulbs, retrofit 20 hallway lights with LED | $3,350 | [E1905680](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905680/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [218 Northampton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/218-northampton-st/) | 910 ft E | Alteration or repair | Repairs to basement floor (storage only) pour new basement floor with concrete, install new floor joists on top of concrete, repoint interior brick walls install 2 new rear windows | $15,750 | [SF1902990](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902990/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [208 W Springfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/208-w-springfield-st/) | 990 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Repair front steps in kind, cut and repoint masonry at both sides of the stairs. | $5,700 | [SF1897952](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897952/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [700 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/700-columbus-av/) | 470 ft SW | Other | Erect (2) 9x20 tents on 9/4/26, removal on 9/8/26. | $1,160 | [SF1885896](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1885896/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [700 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/700-columbus-av/) | 470 ft SW | Fire systems | Replacement of FACU and updating firmware. | $25,000 | [ALT1871149](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1871149/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [225 Northampton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/225-northampton-st/) | 870 ft E | Alteration or repair | ;Install new sprinkler and Fire Alarm Systems. Repairs will be made to the staircase, guards and handrails.[ePlans] | $137,000 | [ALT1813671](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1813671/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [413 Massachusetts Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/413-massachusetts-av/) | 800 ft N | Roofing | Strip off existing roofing and Re-install new roofing. Non-Structural | $14,000 | [SF1883613](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1883613/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [472 Massachusetts Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/472-massachusetts-av/) | 870 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Water damage causing EMS work. Full basement renovation. Including kitchen, concrete, and bathroom work. | $196,000 | [SF1883132](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1883132/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [225 Northampton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/225-northampton-st/) | 870 ft E | Fire systems | Installation of new fire alarm system in existing three unit apartment style building. | $29,500 | [EFA1879594](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1879594/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [451-453 Massachusetts Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/451--453-massachusetts-av/) | 720 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Apt 3 remove and replace 2 windows and 1 entry door, like for like, same size, no structural changes | $13,930 | [SF1862110](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1862110/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [478 Massachusetts Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/478-massachusetts-av/) | 880 ft NE | Plumbing | Replacement of fixtures. Toilet, lav, and kitchen sink | $1,000 | [PL1880059](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1880059/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [700 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/700-columbus-av/) | 470 ft SW | Plumbing | Re-Connect Gas Line to 3 Roof Top Units | $5,000 | [G1880193](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1880193/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [478 Massachusetts Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/478-massachusetts-av/) | 880 ft NE | Plumbing | Install condensing boiler | $15,000 | [G1880057](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1880057/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [1035-1039 Tremont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1035--1039-tremont-st/) | 980 ft SW | Fire systems | Install two smoke detectors,two pull stations,two horn strobes and one strobe in the bathroom, all to be connected to the existing fire alarm system in the building | $4,200 | [ALT1871673](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1871673/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [700 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/700-columbus-av/) | 470 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Replace three existing rooftop make up air units with new MAU's. Work includes installation of associated duct work; new unit supports with minor structural reinforcement. | $1,411,000 | [ALT1838419](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1838419/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [709 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/709-columbus-av/) | 400 ft SW | Electrical | City of boston event requiring generator | $500 | [ETS1871804](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1871804/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [208 W Springfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/208-w-springfield-st/) | 990 ft NE | Electrical | Wire a full bathroom renovation | $2,800 | [E1870190](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870190/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [700 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/700-columbus-av/) | 470 ft SW | Fire systems | Replace FACU only | $25,000 | [EFA1870836](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1870836/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [1035-1039 Tremont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1035--1039-tremont-st/) | 980 ft SW | Fire systems | Install 02 horn strobes in the dining area and Kitchen,01 strobe in the bathroom, install the pull stations and two smokes | $3,500 | [EFA1870572](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1870572/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [700 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/700-columbus-av/) | 470 ft SW | Fire systems | Install 3 Detection Devices. Davenport a | $2,500 | [EFA1870320](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1870320/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [696 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/696-columbus-av/) | 320 ft SW | Fire systems | Install 3 Initiating Devices. Davenport B | $2,500 | [EFA1870310](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1870310/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [700 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/700-columbus-av/) | 470 ft SW | Electrical | Install wiring for new Fire Pump and Controller. Davenport a | $14,000 | [E1870316](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870316/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [696 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/696-columbus-av/) | 320 ft SW | Electrical | Install wiring for Fire Pump and Controller. Davenport B | $15,000 | [E1870305](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870305/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [208 W Springfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/208-w-springfield-st/) | 990 ft NE | Plumbing | Install water and drainage lines to the 4th and 5th floor bathrooms to suit the new layout. | $3,000 | [PL1869509](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1869509/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [716-728 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/716--728-columbus-av/) | 640 ft SW | Electrical | Furnish and Install 1 FBP | $1,500 | [ELV1869126](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1869126/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [1035-1039 Tremont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1035--1039-tremont-st/) | 980 ft SW | Electrical | Add 03 / 20 amp circuit, replace two emergency lights with exit sign, wiring, electric gas, valve,and place dining area light | $2,800 | [E1866821](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1866821/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [511 Massachusetts Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/511-massachusetts-av/) | 860 ft E | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation to repair water damage. New flooring, cabinetry and paint throughout. | $214,189 | [SF1861790](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861790/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [527 Massachusetts Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/527-massachusetts-av/) | 950 ft E | Plumbing | Run three (3) 1/2" gas lines to three (3) fireplace appliances on the first second and third floors | $10,000 | [G1843490](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1843490/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [696 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/696-columbus-av/) | 320 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Scope of work includes selective demo, concrete pad, fire protection, fire alarm and electrical to accommodate for the installation of a new fire pump controller. | $79,280 | [ALT1851468](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1851468/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [700 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/700-columbus-av/) | 470 ft SW | Fire systems | Scope of work includes installation of concrete pad, fire protection, fire alarm and electrical to accommodate the installation of a new fire pump controller. | $82,645 | [ALT1851458](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1851458/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [742-744 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/742--744-columbus-av/) | 770 ft SW | Plumbing | Replacing gas dryers in common area laundry room. | $3,645 | [G1861819](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1861819/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [529 Massachusetts Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/529-massachusetts-av/) | 950 ft E | Alteration or repair | Front building staircade repaair remove all the damage paintin and cement front staircasse of thebuilding 11 steps finishing and paiting | $15,800 | [SF1857683](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857683/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [468 Massachusetts Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/468-massachusetts-av/) | 870 ft NE | Plumbing | Replacement of an EWH | $1,500 | [PL1857413](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1857413/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [1035-1039 Tremont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1035--1039-tremont-st/) | 980 ft SW | Fire systems | Tie in 1st floor restaurant kitchen Ansul to fire alarm system for supervision. | $2,000 | [EFA1858153](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1858153/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [511 Massachusetts Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/511-massachusetts-av/) | 860 ft E | Alteration or repair | Front Stairs - refinish as needed to match the existing. | $4,500 | [SF1850731](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850731/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [451-453 Massachusetts Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/451--453-massachusetts-av/) | 720 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Replace rotted window trims, sills and moldings on the lower floors facing Mass Av and on the rear bay window. Chip off and repair all damages on the concrete windowsills and lintels as needed. Replace the rotted wood panels on 453 side, then caulk, prepare and paint them to match original color. | $9,000 | [SF1848247](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848247/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [716-728 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/716--728-columbus-av/) | 640 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Scope of work for 716 Columbus Ave includes painting, replacing carpet, installing base, and replacing one fan box unit. | $126,522 | [SF1855611](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855611/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [511 Massachusetts Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/511-massachusetts-av/) | 860 ft E | Alteration or repair | Interior water damage restoration due to burst pipe. Replace damaged drywall/plaster, install Roxul fire-rated insulation, perform fire-blocking and fire-stopping at accessible penetrations utilizing intumescent fire caulking, install double layer ?" gypsum board, restore wall/ceiling finishes, trim | $10,800 | [SF1846627](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846627/) |
| May 23, 2026 | [465 Massachusetts Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/465-massachusetts-av/) | 710 ft NE | Alteration or repair | repair & restore all gutters & downspouts in front of building. prep & paint 3 bay windows in front & back of unit. prep & paint front door & surround. prep & paint all window sills. prep, repair & paint existing railings. Paint hallway walls & ceilings in common area. | $12,894 | [SF1847675](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847675/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [700 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/700-columbus-av/) | 470 ft SW | Electrical | NEU Davenport Bldg A - Demo of existing controls on (12) exhaust fans, (3) RTUs. (3) new RTUs & associated interlock. Abs103x | $55,205 | [ELV1851606](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1851606/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [700 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/700-columbus-av/) | 470 ft SW | Electrical | Replacement of (3) roof top mechanical units,consisting of disconnect of old units and rewiring (1) for( 1 0of the new units | $42,000 | [E1851093](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851093/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [700 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/700-columbus-av/) | 470 ft SW | Fire systems | Disconnect and reinstall (3) induct smoke detectors into new RTU units | $10,000 | [EFA1851101](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1851101/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [427a-427 Massachusetts Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/427a--427-massachusetts-av/) | 730 ft NE | Electrical | Add two new step lights on the new concrete pad at front door | $2,500 | [E1851190](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851190/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [208 W Springfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/208-w-springfield-st/) | 990 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Replace insulation and sheetrock from two foot flood cut in basement, reinstall cabinets and flooring following water damage | $25,488 | [SF1848437](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848437/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [428-434 Massachusetts Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/428--434-massachusetts-av/) | 890 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Change Occupancy to include live entertainment to existing Restaurant #36A/37 " No work to be done. The restaurant with live entertainment will operate after 10:30pm. Aka 569 columbus ave. | Not listed | [ALT1792194](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1792194/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [700 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/700-columbus-av/) | 470 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Enabling; work Replacing 3 roof top units with associated duct work | $5,000 | [SF1847067](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847067/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [262 Saint Botolph St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/262-saint-botolph-st/) | 980 ft N | Electrical | Electrical power distribution system and lighting for a new construction high-rise building that includes new multi-purpose hockey arena/basketball area, athletic-focused training, recreation, lockers, associated office, service, and support spaces. | $27,735,000 | [E1845947](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845947/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [255-257 Northampton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/255--257-northampton-st/) | 600 ft E | Electrical | Secure recessed lighting | $300 | [E1845390](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845390/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 57 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [66 Hammond St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/66-hammond-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Alteration or repair | 1. 2Nd floor: convert the tub bathroom to standing shower bathroom, relocate the door to make it a private bathrom inside the bedroom 2. 2Nd floor: add one shower bathroom in another bedroom 3.3rd floor: add one shower bathroom in each bedroomwork to be done at secondary address 68 hammond; | $40,000 | [SF1906875](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1906875/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [524 Massachusetts Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/524-massachusetts-av/) | 0.20 mi E | Alteration or repair | Replacing pressure treated decking with composite decking. The deck is 15x15. Railings aren't being replaced. | $25,000 | [SF1902100](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902100/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [264 Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/264-huntington-av/) | 0.23 mi NW | Electrical | Install, terminate, test, and commission low voltage cabling and low voltage equipment throughout the Huntington Theatre. | $86,950 | [ELV1905360](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1905360/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [41-55 Warwick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41--55-warwick-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Roofing | Remove existing roof system. Install new adhered tapered insulation, coverboard, and 060 EPDM. Install new edge metal. | $283,891 | [SF1902015](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902015/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [35-45 Hammond St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35--45-hammond-st/) | 0.25 mi S | Roofing | Remove existing roof system. Install new adhered tapered insulation, coverboard, and 060 EPDM. Install new edge metal. | $195,998 | [SF1901880](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901880/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [553b-553 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/553b--553-columbus-av/) | 0.22 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Repair front steps and sidewalls to steps as necessary with in kind materials to include shaping to match original profile. Prime and paint front steps. Remove damaged bluestone at base of front steps and to the side of the fronts and replace with new bluestone to match original. | $14,300 | [SF1897350](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897350/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [252 Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/252-huntington-av/) | 0.24 mi N | Fire systems | Installation of new FA equipment in renovated theater lobby that will tie to existing system | $25,000 | [EFA1895256](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1895256/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [252 Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/252-huntington-av/) | 0.24 mi N | Other | Installation of distribution, power, lighting, fire alarm, AV & Teldata Raceways, temporaries and grounding. | $2,211,370 | [E1895249](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895249/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [198 Saint Botolph St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/198-saint-botolph-st/) | 0.25 mi N | Roofing | - Remove and replace the EPDM roof system. - Remove and rebuild the existing deck keeping the existing size and location (non-visible from the street) - Remove and replace roof 4 skylights and 1 roof hatch. | $65,000 | [SF1896297](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896297/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [30 Gainsborough St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-gainsborough-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Electrical | Remodel of office(s) in suite 114. (NE Conservatory of Music - Job #260430) | $28,500 | [E1899784](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899784/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [9 Wellington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-wellington-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Electrical | Relocate recessed lighting pendant light and exhaust fan in bathroom. Run damper control wire for HVAC | $2,000 | [E1871195](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1871195/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [9 Wellington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-wellington-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Electrical | Relocate recessed lighting pendant light and exhaust fan in bathroom. Run damper control wire for HVAC | $2,000 | [E1871080](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1871080/) |
| Sep 7, 2026 | [15 Albemarle St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-albemarle-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Electrical | Bath Remodel | $2,600 | [E1897188](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1897188/) |
| Sep 5, 2026 | [563-567 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/563--567-columbus-av/) | 0.19 mi NE | Electrical | rough and finish wire new coffee shop taking space of prior coffee shop. Install lighting outlets etc. | $25,000 | [E1896356](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896356/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [30 Gainsborough St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-gainsborough-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Office renovations including minor demolition of existing office walls, frame a couple new office walls, swap out light fixtures, replace ceiling tiles and carpet. Replace existing HVAC unit and condenser. | $201,764 | [SF1883606](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1883606/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [4 Claremont Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-claremont-pk/) | 0.24 mi NE | Plumbing | Gas Grill on roof. | $1,000 | [G1890998](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1890998/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [156 Worcester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/156-worcester-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Electrical | Remodeling two bathrooms | $4,000 | [E1895341](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895341/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [156 Worcester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/156-worcester-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Gut-Remodel 2 bathrooms | $50,000 | [SF1887659](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1887659/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [15 Albemarle St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-albemarle-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Plumbing | Bathroom Remodeling | $1,500 | [PL1894010](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1894010/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [252 Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/252-huntington-av/) | 0.24 mi N | Alteration or repair | The project consists of the fit-out of levels 1 and 2 providing a mixed-use facility adjacent existing huntington theatre space. It consists of general ticketing, a blackbox theatre, office space, a bookstore and café with refreshments, a catering kitchen, and miscellaneous storage / MEP space. | $12,975,637 | [ALT1864662](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1864662/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [2 Claremont Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-claremont-pk/) | 0.24 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Renovate existing full bath. No Structural Work | $73,885 | [SF1881503](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1881503/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [558 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/558-columbus-av/) | 0.21 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Front Stairs: Chip the hollow cement off the front stairs as needed and refinish Upon completion of the repairs prime and paint with Tammscoat waterproof paint to match the existing. | $7,500 | [SF1879984](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879984/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [542 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/542-columbus-av/) | 0.24 mi NE | Plumbing | Install a indirect waste for sink | $1,500 | [PL1887032](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1887032/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [15 Albemarle St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-albemarle-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Alteration or repair | Remodeling of existing bathroom - Same Layout | $39,986 | [SF1882240](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1882240/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [557a-559 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/557a--559-columbus-av/) | 0.21 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Front - Refinish the entryway limestone. Side - Cut 3/4" into the joints of the bricks and repoint. Refinish lintels and sills. | $93,800 | [SF1875327](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875327/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [156 Worcester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/156-worcester-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Plumbing | remodel of two bathroom. replace two toilets, replace two showers, replace tub, replace 3 lavatory sinks | $6,000 | [PL1883345](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1883345/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [255 Saint Botolph St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/255-saint-botolph-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Plumbing | Replacing gas dryer in common area laundry room. | $325 | [G1880123](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1880123/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [324 Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/324-huntington-av/) | 0.24 mi NW | Electrical | Provide all labor to disconnect and make safe the existing electrical services serving the chiller unit. Furnish and install all conduit, supports, strut, and associated hardware required to prepare for the installation of the new chiller, panelboards, transformers, and disconnect switches. | $50,000 | [E1880089](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1880089/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [252 Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/252-huntington-av/) | 0.24 mi N | Roofing | Removal and Disposal if existing Asphalt Roof. Replacing with 50 Yr Tamko Titan Asphalt Shingle Using 6ft of Ice and Water on Eaves 3 feet in rakes and valleys. Includes all accessories including drip edge flashings and ridge vent. | $14,120 | [SF1869645](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869645/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [324 Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/324-huntington-av/) | 0.24 mi NW | Electrical | NEU Dodge Hall - Chiller Replacement. Misc. Low Voltage HVAC Control Wiring. KG-264128 | $74,800 | [ELV1873900](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1873900/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [9 Wellington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-wellington-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Plumbing | 1 Fire Place | $1,000 | [G1871672](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1871672/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [563-567 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/563--567-columbus-av/) | 0.19 mi NE | Plumbing | install new floor drain, lav, kitchen sink, toilets | $2,500 | [PL1870347](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1870347/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [815 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/815-columbus-av/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Renovate Lvl 1 room &; Lvl 4 research lab. L1 Rm to be 1-HR fire rating and reclassified Control Area. L4 existing Group H-3 chem. storage be modified to allow reclassification as Group H-3/H-4. Apart from the H-3/H-4 room reclassification, the renovations do not change occup. classification or use. | $733,205 | [ALT1807917](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1807917/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [557a-559 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/557a--559-columbus-av/) | 0.21 mi NE | Electrical | Install public meter and public subpanel for HVAC systems | $3,000 | [E1864387](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1864387/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [15 Albemarle St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-albemarle-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Alteration or repair | Cut and remove all existing layers of the rubber roof that was damaged by a fire. Fasten new insulation over the entire roof surface using 3" screws. Install new EPDM rubber roofing over the entire roof surface. Rebuild the roof deck that was affected by fire keeping the same size and location. corr | $35,000 | [SF1859965](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859965/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [530 Massachusetts Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/530-massachusetts-av/) | 0.22 mi E | Plumbing | kit bath | $3,500 | [PL1854828](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1854828/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [774 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/774-columbus-av/) | 0.19 mi SW | Other | Install and secure exterior banners on building surfaces to advertise apartment availability. Measure and position banners for proper placement and visibility, using appropriate tools and equipment. Banners are 2x4 and 3x8 | $150 | [SF1859958](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859958/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [2 Claremont Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-claremont-pk/) | 0.24 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Kitchen Renovation - per attached estimate proposal | $42,850 | [SF1857278](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857278/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [346 Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/346-huntington-av/) | 0.24 mi W | Electrical | install outlets and replace fixtures. Ell Hall, Blackman Auditorium | $28,000 | [E1852134](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1852134/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [552 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/552-columbus-av/) | 0.22 mi NE | Electrical | wiring 3 zone minisplit system, installing exterior disconnect. | $1,700 | [E1852027](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1852027/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [9 Wellington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-wellington-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Interior renovations, to include electrical, plumbing, HVAC and finishes and flooring. | $211,357 | [SF1851254](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851254/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [346 Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/346-huntington-av/) | 0.24 mi W | Plumbing | Replacing roof drains | $15,000 | [PL1855046](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1855046/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [7 Wellington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-wellington-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Change occupancy from (3) Family to 2 Family; full gut renovation; install groundwater recharge system; add 1 rear deck; new roof deck with access via a hatch. Restore front stairway to original historic condition up to parlor level. Request for zoning code and building code refusal &; proceed to Bo | $1,130,000 | [ALT1691641](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1691641/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [530 Massachusetts Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/530-massachusetts-av/) | 0.22 mi E | Electrical | Kitchen, bath and living room renovation | $9,500 | [E1851704](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851704/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [346 Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/346-huntington-av/) | 0.24 mi W | Roofing | Remove and replace generator section of roof on Ell Hall at Northeastern | $375,240 | [SF1850275](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850275/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [61 Lenox St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61-lenox-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Electrical | Unit L2 Electrical repairs due to water damage. Replace panelboard and update circuit breakers. Replace throughout: light fixtures, receptacles, switches and smoke and carbon-monoxide detectors. | $10,000 | [E1849404](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1849404/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [61 Lenox St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61-lenox-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Electrical | Unit L1 Electrical repairs due to water damage. Replace panelboard and update circuit breakers. Replace throughout: light fixtures, receptacles, switches and smoke and carbon-monoxide detectors. | $10,000 | [E1849398](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1849398/) |
| May 16, 2026 | [552 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/552-columbus-av/) | 0.22 mi NE | Alteration or repair | install 3 min split systems | $3,000 | [SF1849974](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849974/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [61 Lenox St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61-lenox-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Plumbing | 61 Lenox Street, Unit 2. Permit SF1847339; Swapping the angle stops in the kitchen. Cap off the drain. Install a p-trap and reconnect the drain. | $1,000 | [PL1848831](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1848831/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [61 Lenox St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61-lenox-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Plumbing | 61 Lenox Street Unit 1, Permit SF1847344; Swapping the angle stops in the kitchen. Cap off the drain. Install a p-trap and reconnect the drain. | $1,000 | [PL1848828](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1848828/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [53 Greenwich St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/53-greenwich-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Plumbing | Replace gas stove | $800 | [G1848787](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1848787/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [14 Wellington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-wellington-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Alteration or repair | Replace existing roof top deck, keep the same design. | $48,260 | [SF1834167](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1834167/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [53 Greenwich St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/53-greenwich-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Plumbing | Renew kitchen | $2,500 | [PL1848783](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1848783/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [61 Lenox St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61-lenox-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Electrical | Reconstruction of the unit 2 from water damaged/affected areas, partial drywall removal in the affected areas, new kitchen cabinets, new electrical panel, new flooring, new ceiling fixtures, new paint. | $42,500 | [SF1847344](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847344/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [61 Lenox St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61-lenox-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Electrical | Unit 1 Reconstruction of water damaged/affected areas. New kitchen cabinets, new flooring, partial drywall removal, new appliances, new electrical panel, new ceiling fixtures, new paint. | $42,500 | [SF1847339](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847339/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [805 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/805-columbus-av/) | 0.19 mi SW | Alteration or repair | This project is taking one large lab support space (469C) and dividing it into 2 smaller spaces (469C and 470C). This work will also include new casework in 469C including a new sink. 470C will also receive new casework. Original permit number was SF-1809746, we are updating to an ALT permit.eplan; | $206,282 | [ALT1818822](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1818822/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [53 Greenwich St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/53-greenwich-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Alteration or repair | Install 1 entry door and 1 storm door for replacement. No structural changes. | $4,061 | [SF1844170](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844170/) |

## 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 |  | 527 Massachusetts Av | 950 ft E | To subdivide the lot into two lots and to create the proposed easement to access the right of way.*Existing… | [BOA1867708](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-06-30 |
| No decision posted | Oct 6, 2026 | 151 Lenox St | 460 ft SE | To erect a new 7-story Multifamily Dwelling for 38 units on vacant land | [BOA1857936](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Concluded" | 2026-06-04 |
| Requested |  | 773 Tremont St | 970 ft E | To replace rubber on roof and build roof deck | [BOA1733603](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2025-06-13 |

## More on this street

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

- [614 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/614-columbus-av/): newest permit Nov 30, 2024
- [612 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/612-columbus-av/): newest permit Jul 22, 2025
- [696 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/696-columbus-av/): newest permit Jul 9, 2026
- [700 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/700-columbus-av/): newest permit Aug 18, 2026
- [600 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/600-columbus-av/): newest permit Oct 1, 2025
- [709 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/709-columbus-av/): newest permit Jul 13, 2026
- [716-728 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/716--728-columbus-av/): newest permit Jul 7, 2026
- [563-567 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/563--567-columbus-av/): newest permit Sep 5, 2026
- [558 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/558-columbus-av/): newest permit Aug 14, 2026
- [742-744 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/742--744-columbus-av/): newest permit Jun 17, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-12 09:44 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 12, 06:17 UTC.

Map, all 6 permits at this address and 108 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/650-columbus-av/