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Map of 71 permits within a quarter mile of 704 Commonwealth AvElectrical, 22 Babbitt St, Oct 1, 2026Sign, 912-912a Beacon St, Sep 30, 2026Fire systems, 700 Commonwealth Av, Sep 28, 2026Plumbing, 171 Bay State Rd, Sep 25, 2026Plumbing, 171 Bay State Rd, Sep 25, 2026Electrical, 857 Beacon St, Sep 24, 2026Electrical, 700 Commonwealth Av, Sep 21, 2026Electrical, 700 Commonwealth Av, Sep 21, 2026Electrical, 765 Commonwealth Av, Sep 21, 2026Fire systems, 22 Babbitt St, Sep 18, 2026Electrical, 22 Babbitt St, Sep 18, 2026Alteration or repair, 465 Park Dr, Sep 15, 2026Alteration or repair, 631-639 Commonwealth Av, Sep 8, 2026Plumbing, 873 Beacon St, Sep 4, 2026Other, 715 Commonwealth Av, Sep 2, 2026Plumbing, 50 Buswell St, Sep 2, 2026Alteration or repair, 873 Beacon St, Sep 1, 2026Plumbing, 464 Park Dr, Aug 31, 2026Electrical, 873 Beacon St, Aug 27, 2026Other, 270 Bay State Rd, Aug 26, 2026Electrical, 833 Beacon St, Aug 26, 2026Electrical, 833 Beacon St, Aug 26, 2026Alteration or repair, 839-843 Beacon St, Aug 26, 2026Roofing, 856 Beacon St, Aug 25, 2026Alteration or repair, 675-701 Commonwealth Av, Aug 19, 2026Alteration or repair, 9 Buswell St, Aug 18, 2026Alteration or repair, 874-880 Beacon St, Aug 13, 2026Electrical, 9 Buswell St, Aug 12, 2026Plumbing, 22 Babbitt St, Aug 11, 2026Fire systems, 22 Babbitt St, Jul 27, 2026Alteration or repair, 833 Beacon St, Jul 23, 2026Electrical, 24 Cummington Ma, Jul 22, 2026Electrical, 14 Buswell St, Jul 22, 2026Electrical, 14 Buswell St, Jul 21, 2026Electrical, 14 Buswell St, Jul 21, 2026Electrical, 14 Buswell St, Jul 21, 2026Electrical, 14 Buswell St, Jul 21, 2026Electrical, 14 Buswell St, Jul 17, 2026Electrical, 14 Buswell St, Jul 17, 2026Electrical, 14 Buswell St, Jul 17, 2026Fire systems, 700 Commonwealth Av, Jul 8, 2026Fire systems, 22 Babbitt St, Jul 2, 2026Electrical, 22 Babbitt St, Jul 1, 2026Electrical, 14 Buswell St, Jun 26, 2026Electrical, 14 Buswell St, Jun 26, 2026Electrical, 161 Bay State Rd, Jun 22, 2026Electrical, 844-844a Beacon St, Jun 22, 2026Electrical, 844-844a Beacon St, Jun 22, 2026Electrical, 844-844a Beacon St, Jun 22, 2026Electrical, 844-844a Beacon St, Jun 22, 2026Electrical, 844-844a Beacon St, Jun 22, 2026Electrical, 700 Commonwealth Av, Jun 22, 2026Plumbing, 833 Beacon St, Jun 17, 2026Alteration or repair, 775 Commonwealth Av, Jun 16, 2026Plumbing, 833 Beacon St, Jun 16, 2026Electrical, 14 Buswell St, Jun 16, 2026Alteration or repair, 22 Babbitt St, Jun 15, 2026Electrical, 24 Cummington Ma, Jun 4, 2026Electrical, 14 Buswell St, Jun 4, 2026Electrical, 22 Babbitt St, Jun 3, 2026Fire systems, 848 Beacon St, Jun 2, 2026Alteration or repair, 833 Beacon St, Jun 1, 2026Sign, 605 Commonwealth Av, Jun 1, 2026Electrical, 24 Cummington Ma, May 27, 2026Electrical, 22 Babbitt St, May 26, 2026Electrical, 270 Bay State Rd, May 22, 2026Fire systems, 22 Babbitt St, May 22, 2026Alteration or repair, 857 Beacon St, May 22, 2026Alteration or repair, 700 Commonwealth Av, May 20, 2026Alteration or repair, 22 Babbitt St, May 11, 2026Fire systems, 848 Beacon St, May 8, 2026660 ft Map preview
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704 Commonwealth Av

Boston, MA 02215

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $30M alteration or repair at 700 Commonwealth Av, permitted May 20.

20 permits on record here. The newest, Dec 9, 2025: Install 18 data drops. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 71 more permits (54 projects) since May 1.

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Here20 permits · 704 Commonwealth Av
  1. Install 18 data drops
    Electrical
    Dec 9, 2025$18,000
  2. Upgrades to an existing office- removal and install of interior partitions
    Alteration or repair
    Dec 2, 2025$293,707
  3. This project is located on the 2nd floor and consists of an interior office renovation with architectural…
    Alteration or repair
    Nov 11, 2025$51,074
  4. Installing 2 water closets - 2 lavs - and 1 kitchen sink for the BU faculty office
    Plumbing
    Oct 30, 2025not listed
  5. Work to consist of fire alarm alterations to the existing system on the second floor of the BU faculty offices
    Fire systems
    Oct 30, 2025$8,000
  6. Work to consist of additions and alterations to lighting
    Electrical
    Oct 27, 2025$36,000
  7. 1 Boiler replacement in the basement of educational building
    Plumbing
    Jan 30, 2023$1,000
  8. Minor Interior Renovation of [2] Office Suites
    Alteration or repair
    Mar 6, 2019$33,448
  9. Moving kitchen sink to new area
    Plumbing
    Aug 27, 2018$3,500
  10. Install receptacles, switches, recessed fixtures
    Electrical
    Aug 3, 2018$14,250
  11. Non bearing drywall partitions
    Alteration or repair
    Jul 30, 2018$161,690
  12. Low Voltage - Basement Card Access
    Electrical
    Oct 24, 2017$6,000
  13. Relocate five (5) CAT 5E quads and remove twenty five (25) CAT 5E Quads
    Electrical
    Jul 25, 2016$1,500
  14. Install fire alarm system × 2 permits
    Fire systems
    Mar 27, 2015 to May 14, 2015$45,500
  15. Install kitchen sink to existing plumbing
    Plumbing
    Mar 23, 2011$1,000
  16. Wire kitchenette, hallway lighting
    Electrical
    Mar 22, 2011$2,500
  17. Remove 2 partion walls,install new interior doors
    Alteration or repair
    Mar 15, 2011$52,190
  18. Remove closet within office area and extend two walls to create storage/office
    Alteration or repair
    Jun 10, 2010$13,000
  19. Miscellaneous cutting &
    Other
    Apr 14, 2010$2,100
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This block250 to 1,000 ft · 47 permits in 31 projects
  1. Install 11 data outlets
    22 Babbitt St · 250 ft SW · Electrical
    Oct 1$9,000
  2. Installation of new fire alarm system in dormitory tower
    700 Commonwealth Av · 340 ft E · Fire systems
    Sep 28$950,000
  3. Install low voltage cable, connectivity × 2 permits
    700 Commonwealth Av · 340 ft E · Electrical
    Sep 21$873,490
  4. Install PVC underground for exterior receptacles
    765 Commonwealth Av · 750 ft NW · Electrical
    Sep 21$2,000
  5. Small Lab Renovation, Albro 627-628
    22 Babbitt St · 250 ft SW · Fire systems
    Sep 18$4,000
  6. Small Lab Renovation, Albro Lab 627-628
    22 Babbitt St · 250 ft SW · Electrical
    Sep 18$15,000
  7. Provide exhaust system for existing classroom
    631-639 Commonwealth Av · 900 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 · 520 ft NW · Other
    Sep 2$6,600
  9. Installing a 40x50, 20x20, 12x48
    270 Bay State Rd · 460 ft N · Other
    Aug 26$29,800
  10. Cut & repoint mortar joints..Repair minor sill & header damage...apply clear waterproofing..
    856 Beacon St · 910 ft S · Roofing
    Aug 25$190,000
  11. Clarification
    675-701 Commonwealth Av · 260 ft N · Alteration or repair
    Aug 19$10,000,000
  12. Existing laundry in lower level
    9 Buswell St · 610 ft S · Alteration or repair
    Aug 18$68,988
  13. Cosmetic Masonry Repairs to the exterior envelope of the Bellfry
    874-880 Beacon St · 880 ft S · Alteration or repair
    Aug 13$385,000
  14. Removal and replacement of existing FPE meter stack Installing emergency lights and signs
    9 Buswell St · 610 ft S · Electrical
    Aug 12$9,500
  15. Installing 1 emergency shower / eyewash station
    22 Babbitt St · 250 ft SW · Plumbing
    Aug 11$14,000
  16. Add 5 Horn Strobes to existing Labs due to new walls
    22 Babbitt St · 250 ft SW · Fire systems
    Jul 27$6,500
  17. Replace old wiring with new wiring × 12 permits
    14 Buswell St · 790 ft S · Electrical
    Jun 4 to Jul 22$5,000
  18. Installation of new fire alarm equipment within the level 4 dining
    700 Commonwealth Av · 340 ft E · Fire systems
    Jul 8$93,000
  19. Relocate 2 Speaker/Strobes & Add 3 Speaker Strobes for Lab Renovation
    22 Babbitt St · 250 ft SW · Fire systems
    Jul 2$6,000
  20. Small Lab Renovation
    22 Babbitt St · 250 ft SW · Electrical
    Jul 1$20,000
  21. Replace old wiring with new wiring × 5 permits
    844-844a Beacon St · 920 ft SE · Electrical
    Jun 22$5,000
  22. Renovation of existing kitchen
    700 Commonwealth Av · 340 ft E · Electrical
    Jun 22$4,800,000
  23. Renovate existing 6th floor lab
    22 Babbitt St · 250 ft SW · Alteration or repair
    Jun 15$194,200
  24. Install (10) new data locations in basement
    22 Babbitt St · 250 ft SW · Electrical
    Jun 3$9,500
  25. The existing brownstone building at 848 Beacon Street
    848 Beacon St · 910 ft SE · Fire systems
    Jun 2$150,000
  26. HVAC and temperature controls for renovated lab
    22 Babbitt St · 250 ft SW · Electrical
    May 26$15,000
  27. To provide temp power via generator for the BU Beach concert on May 30
    270 Bay State Rd · 460 ft N · Electrical
    May 22$3,500
  28. New Interior fit up for lab
    22 Babbitt St · 250 ft SW · Fire systems
    May 22$6,000
  29. BU Warren Towers - architectural finishes at the main entrance lobby on the 1st floor
    700 Commonwealth Av · 340 ft E · Alteration or repair
    May 20$30,085,206
  30. New Interior Fit Up;The project consists of new casework
    22 Babbitt St · 250 ft SW · Alteration or repair
    May 11$694,346
  31. Install new addressable fire alarm system with panel and devices
    848 Beacon St · 910 ft SE · Fire systems
    May 8$75,000
Within a quarter mile1,000 ft to ¼ mi · 24 permits in 23 projects
  1. Replace the existing Gong Cha sign and install a new front-lit channel letter sign("TEAHOLIC")(same size)
    912-912a Beacon St · 0.20 mi S · Sign
    Sep 30$2,400
  2. Install new gas boiler with backflow and new water shut off valve
    171 Bay State Rd · 0.22 mi E · Plumbing
    Sep 25$15,600
  3. Install new gas boiler
    171 Bay State Rd · 0.22 mi E · Plumbing
    Sep 25$15,600
  4. Installation of new electrical wiring for new elevator unit replacement
    857 Beacon St · 0.21 mi S · Electrical
    Sep 24$8,500
  5. The side fire escape system will have all old bolts replaced with new ones
    465 Park Dr · 0.23 mi S · Alteration or repair
    Sep 15$7,600
  6. Re Pipe existing kitchen and bathroom on the first floor
    873 Beacon St · 0.21 mi S · Plumbing
    Sep 4$5,500
  7. Remove the existing boiler and replace with a new boiler (Weil McLain H-588-S) and burner (Power Flame…
    50 Buswell St · 0.19 mi S · Plumbing
    Sep 2$15,000
  8. Remodel kitchen and bath of studio apartment #12
    873 Beacon St · 0.21 mi S · Alteration or repair
    Sep 1$10,000
  9. Remove existing furnace and replace with new furnace
    464 Park Dr · 0.25 mi S · Plumbing
    Aug 31$5,000
  10. Rewire the apartment unit #12
    873 Beacon St · 0.21 mi S · Electrical
    Aug 27$5,000
  11. Unit 205 Changing outlets, switches and lights with slight remodel
    833 Beacon St · 0.22 mi SE · Electrical
    Aug 26$1,750
  12. Change outlets, switches and light, with slight remodel of kitchen
    833 Beacon St · 0.22 mi SE · Electrical
    Aug 26$2,150
  13. First floor empty retail space convert to Nail Salon
    839-843 Beacon St · 0.21 mi SE · Alteration or repair
    Aug 26$140,000
  14. Demolition, Plumbing works, electrical works × 2 permits
    833 Beacon St · 0.22 mi SE · Alteration or repair
    Jun 1 to Jul 23$34,400
  15. Add (1) explosion proof receptacle with back box and dedicated circuit
    24 Cummington Ma · 0.20 mi SE · Electrical
    Jul 22$1,500
  16. Replace an old metal junction box with new for existing service in the basement
    161 Bay State Rd · 0.24 mi E · Electrical
    Jun 22$2,000
  17. Unit 206: Install tub, toilet, vanity, kitchen sink and dishwasher
    833 Beacon St · 0.22 mi SE · Plumbing
    Jun 17$2,500
  18. Commercial dishwasher replacement
    775 Commonwealth Av · 0.21 mi NW · Alteration or repair
    Jun 16$73,104
  19. Unit 205: Install tub, toilet, vanity, kitchen sink and dishwasher
    833 Beacon St · 0.22 mi SE · Plumbing
    Jun 16$2,500
  20. Installation of audiovisual systems in boston university chemistry dept.
    24 Cummington Ma · 0.20 mi SE · Electrical
    Jun 4$300,000
  21. Install Individual letters to brick wall to read: "BOSTON UNIVERSITY WHEELOCK COLLEGE OF EDUCATION &
    605 Commonwealth Av · 0.24 mi E · Sign
    Jun 1$15,000
  22. (3) Cooling towers being replaced on the roof top
    24 Cummington Ma · 0.20 mi SE · Electrical
    May 27$15,000
  23. This amendment increases the overall height of the doghouse in the proposed plans for ALT1731150 by 3'6"
    857 Beacon St · 0.21 mi S · Alteration or repair
    May 22$3,000

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