# Building permits at 696 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.

14 permits on record here. The newest, Jul 9: Install 3 Initiating Devices. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 78 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2026 | Fire systems | Install 3 Initiating Devices. Davenport B | $2,500 | [EFA1870310](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1870310/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | Electrical | Install wiring for Fire Pump and Controller. Davenport B | $15,000 | [E1870305](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870305/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 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/) |
| Dec 11, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Installation of a misc. metals crossover stair over existing ductwork on the roof. | $39,000 | [SF1799120](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1799120/) |
| Jul 15, 2025 | Plumbing | Replace 2 Roof top units | $5,000 | [G1728422](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1728422/) |
| Jun 20, 2025 | Electrical | Install new lighting and outlets per plan Davenport B Refresh | $89,500 | [E1723366](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1723366/) |
| Jun 19, 2025 | Electrical | NEU, Davenport B Base Building BMS Upgrade. MISC Low Voltage HVAC Control wiring KG 253432 | $136,725 | [ELV1731098](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1731098/) |
| Jun 11, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Replace two existing rooftop Make-Up Air Units (MAUs) with new MAUs. Work also includes installation of new unit supports with minor structural reinforcement. Emergency repair work has started on short form # sf1710844 which is what the total cost for the job was paid on | $700,000 | [ALT1716383](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1716383/) |
| May 19, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Remove existing concrete parapet wall caps along roof edge and install new wood and metal parapet wall caps | $914,120 | [SF1721413](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1721413/) |
| May 15, 2025 | Electrical | Installation of new rooftop mechanical units | $20,000 | [E1720251](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1720251/) |
| May 8, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Renovation to lobby and common spaces on 1st floor. Includes drywall, paint, lighting, framing, flooring, a new fancoil unit, and relocating 5 existing sprinkler heads to accommodate the new lighting layout, job cost reflected on permit number alt1716383 | $324,775 | [SF1718197](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1718197/) |
| May 6, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Replace two existing rooftop Make-Up Air Units (MAUs) with new MAUs. Work also includes installation of new unit supports with minor structural reinforcement. This is an emergency repair, short form is being issued to begin emergency repair. Long form number ALT1716383 is on file and in the review p | $700,000 | [SF1710844](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1710844/) |
| Apr 4, 2025 | Electrical | NFPA - Electrical Maintenance Program & Testing deficiency repair from FY24 EMP | $3,900 | [E1705143](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1705143/) |
| Jun 3, 2024 | Electrical | NFPA-70B EPM compliant Eversource Pad Mount Transformer Re-Energize Inspection | $14,000 | [E1608318](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1608318/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 13 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2026 | [700 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/700-columbus-av/) | 150 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/) | 150 ft SW | Fire systems | Replacement of FACU and updating firmware. | $25,000 | [ALT1871149](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1871149/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [700 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/700-columbus-av/) | 150 ft SW | Plumbing | Re-Connect Gas Line to 3 Roof Top Units | $5,000 | [G1880193](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1880193/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [700 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/700-columbus-av/) | 150 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/) | 150 ft NW | Electrical | City of boston event requiring generator | $500 | [ETS1871804](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1871804/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [700 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/700-columbus-av/) | 150 ft SW | Fire systems | Replace FACU only | $25,000 | [EFA1870836](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1870836/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [700 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/700-columbus-av/) | 150 ft SW | Fire systems | Install 3 Detection Devices. Davenport a | $2,500 | [EFA1870320](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1870320/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [700 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/700-columbus-av/) | 150 ft SW | Electrical | Install wiring for new Fire Pump and Controller. Davenport a | $14,000 | [E1870316](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870316/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [700 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/700-columbus-av/) | 150 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/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [700 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/700-columbus-av/) | 150 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/) | 150 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/) | 150 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 7, 2026 | [700 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/700-columbus-av/) | 150 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/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 16 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [66 Hammond St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/66-hammond-st/) | 910 ft 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/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [41-55 Warwick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41--55-warwick-st/) | 840 ft 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/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [1035-1039 Tremont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1035--1039-tremont-st/) | 660 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 9, 2026 | [1035-1039 Tremont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1035--1039-tremont-st/) | 660 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 7, 2026 | [716-728 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/716--728-columbus-av/) | 320 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/) | 660 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 26, 2026 | [815 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/815-columbus-av/) | 980 ft 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 17, 2026 | [742-744 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/742--744-columbus-av/) | 450 ft SW | Plumbing | Replacing gas dryers in common area laundry room. | $3,645 | [G1861819](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1861819/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [774 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/774-columbus-av/) | 700 ft 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 | [1035-1039 Tremont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1035--1039-tremont-st/) | 660 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/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [716-728 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/716--728-columbus-av/) | 320 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 15, 2026 | [53 Greenwich St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/53-greenwich-st/) | 890 ft S | Plumbing | Replace gas stove | $800 | [G1848787](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1848787/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [53 Greenwich St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/53-greenwich-st/) | 890 ft S | Plumbing | Renew kitchen | $2,500 | [PL1848783](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1848783/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [805 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/805-columbus-av/) | 700 ft W | 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 4, 2026 | [255-257 Northampton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/255--257-northampton-st/) | 900 ft NE | Electrical | Secure recessed lighting | $300 | [E1845390](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845390/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [53 Greenwich St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/53-greenwich-st/) | 890 ft 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/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 49 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [462 Massachusetts Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/462-massachusetts-av/) | 0.23 mi 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/) | 0.19 mi 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/) | 0.22 mi 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/) | 0.22 mi 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 28, 2026 | [10-20 Kendall St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10--20-kendall-st/) | 0.25 mi SE | Roofing | Remove existing roof system. Install new adhered tapered insulation, coverboard, and 060 EPDM. Install new edge metal. | $201,846 | [SF1901888](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901888/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [35-45 Hammond St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35--45-hammond-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | 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 22, 2026 | [218 Northampton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/218-northampton-st/) | 0.21 mi 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 16, 2026 | [370 Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/370-huntington-av/) | 0.22 mi W | Mechanical (HVAC) | Remove DX air handler and condensing unit. Replace with a chilled water air handler. utilizing building chilled water supply. | $84,182 | [SF1894517](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894517/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [30 Gainsborough St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-gainsborough-st/) | 0.21 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 9, 2026 | [208 W Springfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/208-w-springfield-st/) | 0.25 mi 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/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [30 Gainsborough St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-gainsborough-st/) | 0.21 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 13, 2026 | [225 Northampton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/225-northampton-st/) | 0.21 mi 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/) | 0.21 mi NE | 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/) | 0.23 mi 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 10, 2026 | [120 Forsyth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-forsyth-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Fire systems | Extension and relocation of an existing 2.5" standpipe hose valve within the mechanical penthouse to improve accessibility. No additional standpipe outlets are added. The standpipe system shall remain compliant with NFPA 14 | $2,500 | [ALT1873839](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1873839/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [225 Northampton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/225-northampton-st/) | 0.21 mi 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/) | 0.20 mi 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/) | 0.23 mi NE | Plumbing | Replacement of fixtures. Toilet, lav, and kitchen sink | $1,000 | [PL1880059](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1880059/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [255 Saint Botolph St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/255-saint-botolph-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Plumbing | Replacing gas dryer in common area laundry room. | $325 | [G1880123](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1880123/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [478 Massachusetts Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/478-massachusetts-av/) | 0.23 mi NE | Plumbing | Install condensing boiler | $15,000 | [G1880057](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1880057/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [324 Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/324-huntington-av/) | 0.23 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 21, 2026 | [324 Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/324-huntington-av/) | 0.23 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 | [208 W Springfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/208-w-springfield-st/) | 0.25 mi NE | Electrical | Wire a full bathroom renovation | $2,800 | [E1870190](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870190/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [120 Forsyth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-forsyth-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Fire systems | Install 3 detection devices. Egan building | $2,500 | [EFA1870297](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1870297/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [120 Forsyth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-forsyth-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Electrical | Install wiring for the new Fire pump and controller | $15,000 | [E1870295](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870295/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [208 W Springfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/208-w-springfield-st/) | 0.25 mi 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/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [511 Massachusetts Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/511-massachusetts-av/) | 0.21 mi 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 23, 2026 | [120 Forsyth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-forsyth-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Alteration or repair | The scope of work includes selective demo, fire protection, fire alarm, and electrical to accommodate the installation of a new fire pump controller | $95,040 | [ALT1851699](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1851699/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [527 Massachusetts Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/527-massachusetts-av/) | 0.22 mi 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 16, 2026 | [529 Massachusetts Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/529-massachusetts-av/) | 0.22 mi 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 9, 2026 | [120 Forsyth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-forsyth-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Fire systems | Extension and relocation of an existing 2 1/2" standpipe hose valve within the mechanical penthouse to improve accessibility. No additional standpipe outlets are being added. The standpipe system shall remain compliant with NFPA 14. No Modifications to system demand, classification or configuration | $7,000 | [SF1851596](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851596/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [468 Massachusetts Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/468-massachusetts-av/) | 0.23 mi NE | Plumbing | Replacement of an EWH | $1,500 | [PL1857413](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1857413/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [511 Massachusetts Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/511-massachusetts-av/) | 0.21 mi E | Alteration or repair | Front Stairs - refinish as needed to match the existing. | $4,500 | [SF1850731](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850731/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [346 Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/346-huntington-av/) | 0.21 mi NW | Electrical | install outlets and replace fixtures. Ell Hall, Blackman Auditorium | $28,000 | [E1852134](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1852134/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [451-453 Massachusetts Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/451--453-massachusetts-av/) | 0.20 mi 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 27, 2026 | [511 Massachusetts Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/511-massachusetts-av/) | 0.21 mi 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 27, 2026 | [346 Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/346-huntington-av/) | 0.21 mi NW | Plumbing | Replacing roof drains | $15,000 | [PL1855046](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1855046/) |
| May 23, 2026 | [465 Massachusetts Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/465-massachusetts-av/) | 0.19 mi 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 19, 2026 | [346 Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/346-huntington-av/) | 0.21 mi NW | 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 | [427a-427 Massachusetts Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/427a--427-massachusetts-av/) | 0.20 mi 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 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 15, 2026 | [208 W Springfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/208-w-springfield-st/) | 0.25 mi 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 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 12, 2026 | [428-434 Massachusetts Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/428--434-massachusetts-av/) | 0.23 mi 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 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 7, 2026 | [262 Saint Botolph St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/262-saint-botolph-st/) | 0.22 mi 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/) |

## 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 | 0.22 mi 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 | 510 ft E | 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 | 0.24 mi NE | 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:

- [700 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/700-columbus-av/): newest permit Aug 18, 2026
- [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
- [650 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/650-columbus-av/): newest permit Jan 24, 2025
- [742-744 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/742--744-columbus-av/): newest permit Jun 17, 2026
- [748 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/748-columbus-av/): newest permit Nov 26, 2025
- [774 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/774-columbus-av/): newest permit Jun 11, 2026
- [775-795 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/775--795-columbus-av/): newest permit Sep 8, 2025
- [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

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-11 04:32 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 11, 04:17 UTC.

Map, all 14 permits at this address and 78 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/696-columbus-av/