# Building permits at 665 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.

15 permits on record here. The newest, Dec 31, 2024: Install 10" stainless steel individual wall mounted letters by both entrances and new vinyl lettering on two. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 77 more permits (60 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2024 | Sign | Install 10" stainless steel individual wall mounted letters by both entrances and new vinyl lettering on two existing freestanding signs which remain in place. Vinyl lettering by 3 doors. As approved by BPDA. | $40,000 | [ALT1655397](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1655397/) |
| Nov 16, 2022 | Electrical | Add emergency lighting (EBU's and relays) as requested by BFD & ISD officials during a lights out walk thru. | $40,000 | [E1415448](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1415448/) |
| Apr 25, 2022 | Electrical | Job# 22-0104-10 Boston University 655 Commonwealth Ave Low voltage cabling for A/V | $167,500 | [ELV1322239](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1322239/) |
| Jan 24, 2022 | Fire systems | installation of preaction fire suppression system | $10,000 | [EFA1282389](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1282389/) |
| Dec 27, 2021 | Electrical | Installation of Card access and camera devices for security purposes. | $200,000 | [ELV1281153](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1281153/) |
| Dec 22, 2021 | Electrical | Install Schneider Electric Building Automation System for HVAC Controls @ 665 Commonwealth Ave - Boston University Center for Computing and Data Services | $650,000 | [ELV1279767](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1279767/) |
| Sep 22, 2021 | Electrical | Job# 21-0096-10 Boston University-Telecom wiring 5,319 cables | $2,119,484 | [ELV1248086](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1248086/) |
| Feb 16, 2021 | Plumbing | New plumbing work for the new BU Data & Sciences Center. Plumbing work includes new mechanical rooms and bathrooms from Sub Basement levels up to 19th floor. | $4,000,000 | [PL1163722](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1163722/) |
| Aug 20, 2020 | Fire systems | Fire alarm system for a new ground up academic building at BU - Center for Computing & Data Sciences Building is 21 Levels, total of 376,750 square feet. | $1,800,000 | [EFA1103883](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1103883/) |
| Aug 20, 2020 | Electrical | Electrical work for new ground up academic building at BU - Center for Computing & Data Sciences Sub Basement through Level 21, total of 376,750 square feet. Scope includes electrical service, lighting & ltg controls, power wiring, HVAC power, site electrical, low voltage provisions, etc. | $19,437,000 | [E1103865](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1103865/) |
| May 21, 2020 | New building | ; Boston University proposes an approximately 307,500 sf new building that will be 19 stories with 2 levels below grade. The Occupancy will be mixed-use Group B Business, Group A-3 Assembly, and Group S-2 Storage. Also combine two lots into one lot. | $285,993,935 | [ERT1022776](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1022776/) |
| May 19, 2020 | Electrical | Installation of a 2,000A 277/480V temporary electrical service for construction power at the new BU Center for Computing & Data Science Building. | $50,000 | [ETS1074185](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1074185/) |
| Nov 26, 2019 | Electrical | Temporary generator power and electrical distribution for Boston University Ground Breaking Ceremony on December 5th of 2019. | $1,850 | [ETS1025968](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1025968/) |
| May 15, 2019 | Other | Installation of 28 Geothermal Wells on vacant land (currently surface parking) owned by Boston University. | $2,800,000 | [SF948614](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF948614/) |
| Dec 10, 2018 | Other | Install three (3) geothermal wells on property owned by Boston University. | $750,000 | [SF905067](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF905067/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 52 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | [22 Babbitt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-babbitt-st/) | 820 ft W | Electrical | Install 11 data outlets | $9,000 | [ELV1903721](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1903721/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [700 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/700-commonwealth-av/) | 300 ft SW | 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/) | 590 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/) | 590 ft NE | Plumbing | install new gas boiler | $15,600 | [G1903908](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1903908/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [700 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/700-commonwealth-av/) | 300 ft SW | 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/) | 300 ft SW | Electrical | Install low voltage cable, connectivity, and system components associated with Tel Data and Security system renovations at Boston University Warren Towers, Phase B – Tower B and Podium. | $447,515 | [ELV1902528](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1902528/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [22 Babbitt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-babbitt-st/) | 820 ft 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/) | 820 ft W | Electrical | Small Lab Renovation, Albro Lab 627-628 | $15,000 | [E1901927](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1901927/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [631-639 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/631--639-commonwealth-av/) | 340 ft E | Alteration or repair | Provide exhaust system for existing classroom. | $179,406 | [SF1897255](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897255/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [715 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/715-commonwealth-av/) | 900 ft W | 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/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [270 Bay State Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/270-bay-state-rd/) | 680 ft 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 19, 2026 | [675-701 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/675--701-commonwealth-av/) | 490 ft W | 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/) | 880 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 12, 2026 | [9 Buswell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-buswell-st/) | 880 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 | [22 Babbitt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-babbitt-st/) | 820 ft W | Plumbing | installing 1 emergency shower / eyewash station | $14,000 | [PL1884432](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1884432/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [136-148 Bay State Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/136--148-bay-state-rd/) | 920 ft E | 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 27, 2026 | [22 Babbitt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-babbitt-st/) | 820 ft 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 22, 2026 | [24 Cummington Ma](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-cummington-ma/) | 700 ft SE | Electrical | Add (1) explosion proof receptacle with back box and dedicated circuit. | $1,500 | [E1874797](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874797/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [14 Buswell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-buswell-st/) | 960 ft S | 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/) | 960 ft S | 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/) | 960 ft S | 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/) | 960 ft S | 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/) | 960 ft S | 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/) | 960 ft S | 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/) | 960 ft S | 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/) | 960 ft S | 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/) | 960 ft S | 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/) | 960 ft S | 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/) | 960 ft S | 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/) | 960 ft S | 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/) | 300 ft SW | Fire systems | Installation of new fire alarm equipment within the level 4 dining, kitchen areas and roof mounted equipment serving the dining area. | $93,000 | [EFA1869481](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1869481/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [22 Babbitt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-babbitt-st/) | 820 ft W | Fire systems | Relocate 2 Speaker/Strobes & Add 3 Speaker Strobes for Lab Renovation | $6,000 | [EFA1867174](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1867174/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [22 Babbitt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-babbitt-st/) | 820 ft W | Electrical | Small Lab Renovation. Relocate power, lights & FA. | $20,000 | [E1867162](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867162/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [161 Bay State Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/161-bay-state-rd/) | 690 ft E | 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/) | 960 ft S | 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/) | 960 ft S | 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/) | 960 ft S | 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/) | 960 ft S | 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/) | 960 ft S | 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/) | 300 ft SW | 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 15, 2026 | [22 Babbitt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-babbitt-st/) | 820 ft 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 4, 2026 | [24 Cummington Ma](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-cummington-ma/) | 700 ft SE | Electrical | Installation of audiovisual systems in boston university chemistry dept. | $300,000 | [ELV1857481](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1857481/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [22 Babbitt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-babbitt-st/) | 820 ft W | Electrical | Install (10) new data locations in basement | $9,500 | [ELV1857058](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1857058/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [848 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/848-beacon-st/) | 970 ft S | 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/) | 700 ft E | 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 27, 2026 | [24 Cummington Ma](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-cummington-ma/) | 700 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/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [22 Babbitt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-babbitt-st/) | 820 ft 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/) | 680 ft 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/) | 820 ft W | Fire systems | New Interior fit up for lab | $6,000 | [EFA1851869](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1851869/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [700 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/700-commonwealth-av/) | 300 ft SW | 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 11, 2026 | [22 Babbitt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-babbitt-st/) | 820 ft 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/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [848 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/848-beacon-st/) | 970 ft S | 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), 25 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | [113 Bay State Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/113-bay-state-rd/) | 0.25 mi E | 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 24, 2026 | [857 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/857-beacon-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Electrical | Installation of new electrical wiring for new elevator unit replacement. | $8,500 | [E1877709](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1877709/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [765 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/765-commonwealth-av/) | 0.21 mi W | Electrical | Install PVC underground for exterior receptacles. | $2,000 | [E1902006](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1902006/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [873 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/873-beacon-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Plumbing | Re Pipe existing kitchen and bathroom on the first floor | $5,500 | [PL1897045](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1897045/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [584-598 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/584--598-commonwealth-av/) | 0.21 mi SE | Electrical | Access control doors | $65,000 | [ELV1896773](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1896773/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [873 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/873-beacon-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Alteration or repair | Remodel kitchen and bath of studio apartment #12, replace flooring, paint | $10,000 | [SF1875990](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875990/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [873 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/873-beacon-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Electrical | Rewire the apartment unit #12 | $5,000 | [E1891873](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1891873/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [833 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/833-beacon-st/) | 0.20 mi 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/) | 0.20 mi 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/) | 0.21 mi 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/) | 0.19 mi S | 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/) | 0.23 mi 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/) | 0.21 mi SE | 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 13, 2026 | [874-880 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/874--880-beacon-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Cosmetic Masonry Repairs to the exterior envelope of the Bellfry, Latern and Spire. | $385,000 | [SF1880601](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880601/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [566 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/566-commonwealth-av/) | 0.23 mi 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/) | 0.21 mi SE | 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/) | 0.23 mi 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/) | 0.23 mi 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/) | 0.23 mi 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 23, 2026 | [833 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/833-beacon-st/) | 0.20 mi 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/) | 0.20 mi 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/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [833 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/833-beacon-st/) | 0.20 mi 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/) | 0.20 mi 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/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [857 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/857-beacon-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Alteration or repair | This amendment increases the overall height of the doghouse in the proposed plans for ALT1731150 by 3'6", adds an access door, access stair from roof and a maintenance platform around elevator equipment.eplan -- BOA decision valid until 03/2028; APPROVED WITH PROVISO: Machine beams on head house to  | $3,000 | [A1798212](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1798212/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [566-574 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/566--574-commonwealth-av/) | 0.24 mi E | Roofing | Re roof | $655,550 | [SF1848121](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848121/) |

## More on this street

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

- [675-701 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/675--701-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Aug 19, 2026
- [640 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/640-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Oct 16, 2024
- [631-639 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/631--639-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Sep 8, 2026
- [700 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/700-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Sep 28, 2026
- [627-629 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/627--629-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Mar 10, 2026
- [704 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/704-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Dec 9, 2025
- [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
- [715 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/715-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Sep 2, 2026
- [610 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/610-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Nov 3, 2025

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