700 Commonwealth Av

Boston, MA 02215

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $10M alteration or repair at 675-701 Commonwealth Av, permitted Aug 19.

111 permits on record here. The newest, Sep 28: Installation of new fire alarm system in dormitory tower. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 75 more permits (59 projects) since May 1.

1. Installation of new fire alarm system in dormitory tower

   Fire systems
   Sep 28$950,000
2. Install low voltage cable, connectivity × 2 permits

   Electrical
   Sep 21$873,490
3. Installation of new fire alarm equipment within the level 4 dining

   Fire systems
   Jul 8$93,000
4. Renovation of existing kitchen

   Electrical
   Jun 22$4,800,000
5. BU Warren Towers - architectural finishes at the main entrance lobby on the 1st floor

   Alteration or repair
   May 20$30,085,206
6. Installation of Pre Action System

   Fire systems
   Feb 4$5,000
7. Installation of Pre Action System

   Electrical
   Feb 4$5,000
8. Installation of new fire alarm system in dormitory tower

   Fire systems
   Dec 3, 2025$950,000
9. Install low voltage cable, connectivity

   Electrical
   Sep 3, 2025$457,280
10. Selective replacement of existing electrical system for building podium area

    Electrical
    Aug 28, 2025$19,680,000
11. Install Fire Alarm devices onto existing system for Bike Storage Room

    Fire systems
    Aug 22, 2025$12,000
12. Wiring for split AC system replacement

    Electrical
    Aug 22, 2025$1,800
13. Complete removal and replacement of existing electrical system for Tower C dorm rooms and common areas

    Electrical
    Aug 22, 2025$8,862,370
14. Complete removal and replacement of existing electrical system for Tower B dorm rooms and common areas

    Electrical
    Aug 22, 2025$8,908,000
15. Complete removal and replacement of existing electrical system for Tower A dorm rooms and common areas

    Electrical
    Aug 22, 2025$11,846,000
16. Install low votage cable, connectivity

    Electrical
    Aug 21, 2025$438,970
17. Installation of control wiring for HVAC equipment for (3) tower renovation

    Electrical
    Jun 10, 2025$1,500,000
18. Installation of single 15kV Feeder to provide temporary power

    Electrical
    May 28, 2025$23,000
19. Installing CAT6 to 18 locations for temporary camera locations during construction

    Electrical
    May 15, 2025$113,000
20. Renovation of Dormitory Building

    Plumbing
    May 6, 2025$31,000,000
21. Temporary Gas Piping and Babfar Heaters

    Plumbing
    May 6, 2025$100,000
22. Installation of temporary fire alarm system devices phase A locations

    Fire systems
    Apr 17, 2025$75,000
23. Renovation of (3) 14 story towers of dorm rooms of BU Warren Towers

    Alteration or repair
    Apr 10, 2025$430,000,000
24. Fire Review Required for ALT1672629

    Fire systems
    Mar 10, 2025not listed
25. Construction of temporary electrical room

    Fire systems
    Jan 17, 2025not listed
26. Demo, enabling, and temp for BU Warren Towers

    Electrical
    Dec 19, 2024$20,000
27. Site enabling work and demo at BU Warren Towers

    Alteration or repair
    Dec 5, 2024$24,890,732
28. Install Temp Smoke, Pull Station and A/V in temporary electric room

    Fire systems
    Oct 8, 2024$5,000
29. Install 3000 temporary service

    Electrical
    Oct 8, 2024$500,000
30. Renovating 3 cross connection device, 1 water pipping on the 1st floor

    Plumbing
    Aug 15, 2024$6,800
31. Convenience store: Demo existing millwork section

    Alteration or repair
    Aug 8, 2024$60,299
32. BU Warren Tower- Tower A - foundation installation for future hoist and common tower

    Electrical
    Jul 25, 2024$616,375
33. Demo old light fixtures & switches

    Electrical
    Jun 7, 2024$98,000
34. Install 2 grease traps - 4 floor drains - 5 floor sinks - 1 hand sink and 2 backflow preventers

    Plumbing
    May 20, 2024$85,000
35. Exploratory and enabling work at BU Warren Tower

    Alteration or repair
    May 17, 2024$1,372,000
36. Renovations of an existing dish room #425C

    Alteration or repair
    Apr 30, 2024$391,986
37. Install 6 backflow preventers

    Plumbing
    Mar 31, 2023$6,000
38. This is an Application for Permit to Perform Electrical Work for Institutional Use Only This is the thirteen…

    Electrical
    Nov 2, 2022$320
39. Install new light pole and handhole at 700 Commonwealth Ave. Install conduit and wiring to Eversource manhole

    Electrical
    Oct 19, 2022$1,500
40. Demolition and disposal of existing East and West Stairwell at Exterior of Building and full replacement

    Alteration or repair
    Oct 4, 2022$650,000
41. Add (1) strobe only device

    Fire systems
    Aug 22, 2022$300
42. Starbucks Demo existing Cat5e drops back to 700COMM-B180 Install 25 Cat6a duplex outlets

    Electrical
    Aug 8, 2022$25,000
43. Renovation of existing Starbucks Coffee Shop

    Alteration or repair
    Jul 11, 2022$343,553
44. Select Demolition of interior finishes and casework and MEP systems.demo only

    Alteration or repair
    Jun 22, 2022$27,500
45. Demo and remove the old light fixtures and receptacles

    Electrical
    Jun 17, 2022$41,000
46. BU Warren Towers exploratory work to include

    Alteration or repair
    Jun 14, 2022$1,175,000
47. Renovation of existing coffee bar to a Starbucks

    Plumbing
    Jun 8, 2022$50,000
48. This is an Application for Permit to Perform Electrical Work for Institutional Use Only This is the thirteen…

    Electrical
    Sep 27, 2021$90,000
49. Replace 4 lobby fixtures, add 3 fixtures (fixture count 7)

    Electrical
    Jun 15, 2020$2,500
50. Installation of 12 replacement display cases 4'-5.5" x 6'-0"

    Sign
    Sep 23, 2019$482,940
51. Provide Power and Data Conduit for (4) New Poster Board Monitors

    Electrical
    Aug 27, 2019$3,800
52. Work to be completed at main entrance to 700 Commonwealth Ave. Misc

    Alteration or repair
    Aug 21, 2019$22,800
53. BU Warren Towers - Exploratory work to include selective demo and patching to existing conditions

    Alteration or repair
    Aug 1, 2019$205,292
54. Per Boston Fire Department Install 42 speakers 7 in each of the six stairwells for Paging Only

    Fire systems
    Jul 30, 2018$40,000
55. Installation of exposed EMT for power and communication wiring at existing parking garage for new exit lane…

    Electrical
    Jul 23, 2018$3,000
56. Installation of conduit for power and communication from the parking lot booth to new island for new parking…

    Electrical
    Jul 23, 2018$2,000
57. Forming and pouring for two new 3'6" x 23'4" concrete island for parking arm

    Other
    Jul 3, 2018$4,200
58. Concrete deck repairs at the basement level of the existing garage

    Fence, wall or deck
    Jun 27, 2018$150,000
59. Install raceway for data and install a 110v circuit for park and pay in garage

    Electrical
    Jun 15, 2018$4,500
60. Install new 30 amp UG service to base of streetlight pole

    Electrical
    Nov 15, 2017$1,300
61. Install new 30 amp underground electrical service to base of streetlight pole

    Electrical
    Nov 2, 2017$1,200
62. Pipe new gas grille

    Plumbing
    Jul 22, 2016$3,400
63. Install receptacles, fixtures and switch

    Electrical
    Jul 7, 2016$4,300
64. Install new fire alarm system × 2 permits

    Fire systems
    Feb 24, 2016 to Mar 30, 2016$970,000
65. Low Voltage - Security Cameras - Basho

    Electrical
    Jan 15, 2016$6,700
66. Replace 2 Signs: 1) Replace "SUBWAY" signage with "BASHO express" at 700 Commonwealth Ave. Sign will be…

    Sign
    Dec 31, 2015$8,100
67. Install 13 plumbing fixtures on first floor Basho sushi restaurant

    Plumbing
    Sep 30, 2015$40,000
68. We are installing 5 telecom devices at the new sushi resturant at 700 comm ave

    Electrical
    Sep 30, 2015$1,500
69. Construct metal stud and drywall non bearing partitions

    Alteration or repair
    Sep 23, 2015$354,570
70. Low Voltage - Card Readers (Gluten Free/Warren Towers)

    Electrical
    Sep 15, 2015$4,000
71. Install fixtures, switches and receptacles

    Electrical
    Aug 26, 2015$25,000
72. Install heat detectors, smoke detectors, and strobes

    Fire systems
    Aug 19, 2015$4,500
73. Other Floor Sink quantity (6) Other Kettle quantity (1)

    Plumbing
    Jun 9, 2015$1,000
74. BU Servery Fl-4 Other Fryer quantity (2) Other Oven/steamer quantity (2)

    Plumbing
    Jun 9, 2015$1,000
75. Run power to 6 wireless controllers

    Electrical
    May 19, 2015$3,000
76. Boston University - Warren Towers - 4th Floor

    Alteration or repair
    May 18, 2015$1,534,600
77. Perform deck coating and patching

    Fence, wall or deck
    May 13, 2015$128,700
78. Demolition and make-safe, minor Electrical and minor plumbing work

    Alteration or repair
    May 12, 2015$35,000
79. Warren Tower - Food Service - 4th Floor - Fire alarm new ANSUL system (new exhaust hood)

    Fire systems
    May 5, 2015$10,000
80. Warren Tower - Food Services - 4th Floor - Power and Lighting

    Electrical
    May 5, 2015$70,000
81. Low Voltage - Camera Adds

    Electrical
    Aug 26, 2014$6,100
82. Renovation to Starbucks to include 2 floor sinks

    Plumbing
    Aug 21, 2014$30,000
83. "SUBWAY" signage relocation: Move existing sign from 642-644 Commonwealth Ave to new location at 700…

    Sign
    Aug 14, 2014$2,000
84. Reinstall gas fireplace

    Plumbing
    Aug 6, 2014$500
85. Plumbing renovation

    Plumbing
    Jul 9, 2014not listed
86. UPGRADE ELECTRICAL, UPGRADE PLUMBING

    Alteration or repair
    Jun 25, 2014$151,043
87. To install 1 roof top unit @ 700 commonwealth ave

    Plumbing
    Jun 25, 2014$41,100
88. Relocate existing fire alarm devices

    Fire systems
    Jun 25, 2014$4,000
89. Renovate Subway store

    Electrical
    Jun 25, 2014$35,000
90. To install 5 water closets, 6 lavs and 1 urinal at 700 Commonwealth ave 4th floor

    Plumbing
    Jun 18, 2014$41,100
91. Demo ATM vestibule and Starbucks Re Wire back to Original conditions

    Electrical
    Jun 18, 2014$50,000
92. #14-204 BU Warren Towers

    Electrical
    Jun 11, 2014$13,000
93. Renovations of existing locker room on the 4th floor for Boston University

    Alteration or repair
    Jun 11, 2014$390,000
94. Remove and replace interior of coffee shop for others to repair garage concrete

    Alteration or repair
    May 14, 2014$414,000
95. Jamba Juice

    Sign
    Mar 25, 2014$11,420
96. Add a new burglar alarm in one of the storefronts on the ground floor

    Electrical
    Aug 16, 2013$5,000
97. We are installing 13 telecom devices

    Electrical
    Jul 25, 2013$4,000
98. New plumbing fixtures

    Plumbing
    Jul 23, 2013not listed
99. Add alarm work, Last Action: READY TO ISSUE

    Alteration or repair
    Jul 16, 2013not listed
100. Remove smoke detectors and replace with heats during construction

     Fire systems
     Jun 20, 2013$5,000
101. Minor electrical renovations to an existing storefront

     Electrical
     Jun 20, 2013$50,000
102. Perform concrete repairs to surface of garage floor

     Alteration or repair
     May 24, 2013$823,600
103. 1st flr-Demo of floor, ceilings, &

     Alteration or repair
     May 22, 2013$200,000
104. Renovation for Tenant Space, install outlets

     Electrical
     Jan 22, 2013$8,975
105. Renovation of existing commercial space

     Alteration or repair
     Dec 28, 2012$70,000
106. Plumbing renovations

     Plumbing
     Dec 14, 2012not listed
107. Install Security System 3 devices

     Electrical
     Jul 12, 2012$4,094
108. Protective coating floors and repair minor concrete spalls

     Alteration or repair
     May 25, 2012$34,000
109. Patching of existing potholes and waterproof new repair areas

     Alteration or repair
     Jun 10, 2011$7,700

1. Install 11 data outlets

   22 Babbitt St · 560 ft W · Electrical
   Oct 1$9,000
2. Install new gas boiler with backflow and new water shut off valve

   171 Bay State Rd · 880 ft NE · Plumbing
   Sep 25$15,600
3. Install new gas boiler

   171 Bay State Rd · 880 ft NE · Plumbing
   Sep 25$15,600
4. Installation of new electrical wiring for new elevator unit replacement

   857 Beacon St · 990 ft S · Electrical
   Sep 24$8,500
5. Small Lab Renovation, Albro 627-628

   22 Babbitt St · 560 ft W · Fire systems
   Sep 18$4,000
6. Small Lab Renovation, Albro Lab 627-628

   22 Babbitt St · 560 ft W · Electrical
   Sep 18$15,000
7. Provide exhaust system for existing classroom

   631-639 Commonwealth Av · 580 ft E · Alteration or repair
   Sep 8$179,406
8. Installing a temporary weighted 40x60 frame tent with walls on Marsh Plaza for the BU Study Abroad Fair

   715 Commonwealth Av · 800 ft NW · Other
   Sep 2$6,600
9. Installing a 40x50, 20x20, 12x48

   270 Bay State Rd · 650 ft NW · Other
   Aug 26$29,800
10. Unit 205 Changing outlets, switches and lights with slight remodel

    833 Beacon St · 930 ft S · Electrical
    Aug 26$1,750
11. Change outlets, switches and light, with slight remodel of kitchen

    833 Beacon St · 930 ft S · Electrical
    Aug 26$2,150
12. First floor empty retail space convert to Nail Salon

    839-843 Beacon St · 910 ft S · Alteration or repair
    Aug 26$140,000
13. Cut & repoint mortar joints..Repair minor sill & header damage...apply clear waterproofing..

    856 Beacon St · 780 ft S · Roofing
    Aug 25$190,000
14. Clarification

    675-701 Commonwealth Av · 410 ft NW · Alteration or repair
    Aug 19$10,000,000
15. Existing laundry in lower level

    9 Buswell St · 590 ft SW · Alteration or repair
    Aug 18$68,988
16. Cosmetic Masonry Repairs to the exterior envelope of the Bellfry

    874-880 Beacon St · 840 ft S · Alteration or repair
    Aug 13$385,000
17. Removal and replacement of existing FPE meter stack Installing emergency lights and signs

    9 Buswell St · 590 ft SW · Electrical
    Aug 12$9,500
18. Installing 1 emergency shower / eyewash station

    22 Babbitt St · 560 ft W · Plumbing
    Aug 11$14,000
19. Add 5 Horn Strobes to existing Labs due to new walls

    22 Babbitt St · 560 ft W · Fire systems
    Jul 27$6,500
20. Demolition, Plumbing works, electrical works × 2 permits

    833 Beacon St · 930 ft S · Alteration or repair
    Jun 1 to Jul 23$34,400
21. Add (1) explosion proof receptacle with back box and dedicated circuit

    24 Cummington Ma · 710 ft SE · Electrical
    Jul 22$1,500
22. Replace old wiring with new wiring × 12 permits

    14 Buswell St · 700 ft S · Electrical
    Jun 4 to Jul 22$5,000
23. Relocate 2 Speaker/Strobes & Add 3 Speaker Strobes for Lab Renovation

    22 Babbitt St · 560 ft W · Fire systems
    Jul 2$6,000
24. Small Lab Renovation

    22 Babbitt St · 560 ft W · Electrical
    Jul 1$20,000
25. Replace an old metal junction box with new for existing service in the basement

    161 Bay State Rd · 970 ft NE · Electrical
    Jun 22$2,000
26. Replace old wiring with new wiring × 5 permits

    844-844a Beacon St · 750 ft S · Electrical
    Jun 22$5,000
27. Unit 206: Install tub, toilet, vanity, kitchen sink and dishwasher

    833 Beacon St · 930 ft S · Plumbing
    Jun 17$2,500
28. Unit 205: Install tub, toilet, vanity, kitchen sink and dishwasher

    833 Beacon St · 930 ft S · Plumbing
    Jun 16$2,500
29. Renovate existing 6th floor lab

    22 Babbitt St · 560 ft W · Alteration or repair
    Jun 15$194,200
30. Installation of audiovisual systems in boston university chemistry dept.

    24 Cummington Ma · 710 ft SE · Electrical
    Jun 4$300,000
31. Install (10) new data locations in basement

    22 Babbitt St · 560 ft W · Electrical
    Jun 3$9,500
32. The existing brownstone building at 848 Beacon Street

    848 Beacon St · 750 ft S · Fire systems
    Jun 2$150,000
33. Install Individual letters to brick wall to read: "BOSTON UNIVERSITY WHEELOCK COLLEGE OF EDUCATION &

    605 Commonwealth Av · 910 ft E · Sign
    Jun 1$15,000
34. (3) Cooling towers being replaced on the roof top

    24 Cummington Ma · 710 ft SE · Electrical
    May 27$15,000
35. HVAC and temperature controls for renovated lab

    22 Babbitt St · 560 ft W · Electrical
    May 26$15,000
36. To provide temp power via generator for the BU Beach concert on May 30

    270 Bay State Rd · 650 ft NW · Electrical
    May 22$3,500
37. New Interior fit up for lab

    22 Babbitt St · 560 ft W · Fire systems
    May 22$6,000
38. This amendment increases the overall height of the doghouse in the proposed plans for ALT1731150 by 3'6"

    857 Beacon St · 990 ft S · Alteration or repair
    May 22$3,000
39. New Interior Fit Up;The project consists of new casework

    22 Babbitt St · 560 ft W · Alteration or repair
    May 11$694,346
40. Install new addressable fire alarm system with panel and devices

    848 Beacon St · 750 ft S · Fire systems
    May 8$75,000

1. Replace the existing Gong Cha sign and install a new front-lit channel letter sign("TEAHOLIC")(same size)

   912-912a Beacon St · 0.22 mi SW · Sign
   Sep 30$2,400
2. Install PVC underground for exterior receptacles

   765 Commonwealth Av · 0.20 mi NW · Electrical
   Sep 21$2,000
3. 1. Remodel bathroom at 2nd floor

   462 Park Dr · 0.25 mi S · Alteration or repair
   Sep 16$20,000
4. The side fire escape system will have all old bolts replaced with new ones

   465 Park Dr · 0.21 mi S · Alteration or repair
   Sep 15$7,600
5. Re Pipe existing kitchen and bathroom on the first floor

   873 Beacon St · 0.19 mi S · Plumbing
   Sep 4$5,500
6. Remove the existing boiler and replace with a new boiler (Weil McLain H-588-S) and burner (Power Flame…

   50 Buswell St · 0.21 mi SW · Plumbing
   Sep 2$15,000
7. Access control doors

   584-598 Commonwealth Av · 0.23 mi E · Electrical
   Sep 2$65,000
8. Remodel kitchen and bath of studio apartment #12

   873 Beacon St · 0.19 mi S · Alteration or repair
   Sep 1$10,000
9. Remove existing furnace and replace with new furnace

   464 Park Dr · 0.24 mi S · Plumbing
   Aug 31$5,000
10. Rewire the apartment unit #12

    873 Beacon St · 0.19 mi S · Electrical
    Aug 27$5,000
11. Provide wiring for one environmental room for the Chem Lab for BU including wiring from control panel into…

    584-598 Commonwealth Av · 0.23 mi E · Electrical
    Aug 21$14,000
12. This is to amend building permit #ALT1732443 to capture Bulletin#04 layout modifications

    584-598 Commonwealth Av · 0.23 mi E · Alteration or repair
    Aug 11$306,027
13. Installing a temporary weighted 20x40 frame tent without walls for a BU open house and an ROTC BBQ

    136-148 Bay State Rd · 0.22 mi E · Alteration or repair
    Jul 31$2,100
14. Renovation, 2nd fl kitchen stove

    462 Park Dr · 0.25 mi S · Plumbing
    Jul 18$800
15. Renovation, 1st fl kitchen, washer and 1 full bath

    462 Park Dr · 0.25 mi S · Plumbing
    Jul 15$14,000
16. Rewiring unit #1,2,3 and common area, and 3 x 100 amps sub-panel

    462 Park Dr · 0.25 mi S · Electrical
    Jul 13$36,000
17. 1st floor- remodeling kitchen and bathroom and adding a laundry

    462 Park Dr · 0.25 mi S · Alteration or repair
    Jul 10$40,000
18. Install (4) 20 amp circuits on 1st floor

    457 Park Dr · 0.24 mi S · Electrical
    Jul 2$21,000
19. Remodel kitchen at 2nd floor

    462 Park Dr · 0.25 mi S · Alteration or repair
    Jun 3$20,000

Boston Inspectional Services Department updated its data Oct 4, 2026. We checked it Oct 5, 15:22 UTC. Official data.

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