# Building permits at 715 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. Four permits on record here. The newest, Sep 2: Installing a temporary weighted 40x60 frame tent with walls on Marsh Plaza for the BU Study Abroad Fair. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 39 more permits (27 projects) since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 2, 2026 | 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/) | | Feb 10, 2026 | Other | Installing a weighted temporary frame tent with walls on three sides for a BU Commencement event on Marsh Plaza. Installing 05/15/26 by 8:00am and removing 05/17/27 after 6:30pm. No alcohol is being served. | $3,675 | [SF1818798](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1818798/) | | Feb 13, 2025 | Other | Installing a weighted temporary frame tent with walls on 3 sides for BU Commencement event on Marsh Plaza. Installing 05/16/25 by 8am and removing 05/18/25 after 6:30pm. No alcohol being served. | $3,675 | [SF1689052](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1689052/) | | Oct 17, 2024 | Other | Installing a temporary 20x40 weighted frame tent with walls for the BU Giving & Gathering Event. Installing 11/11/24 and removing 11/13/24. No alcohol. | $2,425 | [SF1662460](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1662460/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 39 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### Next door (under 250 ft), 1 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 21, 2026 | [765 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/765-commonwealth-av/) | 240 ft NW | Electrical | Install PVC underground for exterior receptacles. | $2,000 | [E1902006](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1902006/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 22 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 1, 2026 | [22 Babbitt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-babbitt-st/) | 550 ft S | 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/) | 800 ft SE | Fire systems | Installation of new fire alarm system in dormitory tower. | $950,000 | [EFA1902449](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1902449/) | | Sep 21, 2026 | [700 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/700-commonwealth-av/) | 800 ft SE | 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/) | 800 ft SE | 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/) | 550 ft S | 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/) | 550 ft S | Electrical | Small Lab Renovation, Albro Lab 627-628 | $15,000 | [E1901927](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1901927/) | | Aug 26, 2026 | [270 Bay State Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/270-bay-state-rd/) | 260 ft E | 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/) | 420 ft SE | 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 11, 2026 | [22 Babbitt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-babbitt-st/) | 550 ft S | Plumbing | installing 1 emergency shower / eyewash station | $14,000 | [PL1884432](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1884432/) | | Jul 27, 2026 | [22 Babbitt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-babbitt-st/) | 550 ft S | 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 8, 2026 | [700 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/700-commonwealth-av/) | 800 ft SE | 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/) | 550 ft S | 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/) | 550 ft S | Electrical | Small Lab Renovation. Relocate power, lights & FA. | $20,000 | [E1867162](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867162/) | | Jun 22, 2026 | [700 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/700-commonwealth-av/) | 800 ft SE | 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 16, 2026 | [775 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/775-commonwealth-av/) | 710 ft W | Alteration or repair | Commercial dishwasher replacement. Disconnect power and exhaust and remove the existing dishwasher. Install new dishwasher, wire and install new duct work. | $73,104 | [SF1860448](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860448/) | | Jun 15, 2026 | [22 Babbitt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-babbitt-st/) | 550 ft S | 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 3, 2026 | [22 Babbitt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-babbitt-st/) | 550 ft S | Electrical | Install (10) new data locations in basement | $9,500 | [ELV1857058](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1857058/) | | May 26, 2026 | [22 Babbitt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-babbitt-st/) | 550 ft S | 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/) | 260 ft E | 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/) | 550 ft S | 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/) | 800 ft SE | 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/) | 550 ft S | 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/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 16 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 28, 2026 | [785-795 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/785--795-commonwealth-av/) | 0.19 mi W | Alteration or repair | AT&T will be replacing (2) antennas, replacing (1) RRHs, removing (2) RRHs, and replacing FRP canister on concealment ballasted tripod. | $140,000 | [SF1901060](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901060/) | | Sep 8, 2026 | [631-639 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/631--639-commonwealth-av/) | 0.23 mi E | Alteration or repair | Provide exhaust system for existing classroom. | $179,406 | [SF1897255](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897255/) | | Aug 18, 2026 | [9 Buswell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-buswell-st/) | 0.21 mi S | 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/) | 0.21 mi S | Electrical | Removal and replacement of existing FPE meter stack Installing emergency lights and signs | $9,500 | [E1884466](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1884466/) | | Jul 22, 2026 | [14 Buswell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-buswell-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | 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/) | 0.24 mi SE | 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/) | 0.24 mi SE | 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/) | 0.24 mi SE | 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/) | 0.24 mi SE | 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/) | 0.24 mi SE | 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/) | 0.24 mi SE | 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/) | 0.24 mi SE | 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/) | 0.24 mi SE | 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/) | 0.24 mi SE | 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/) | 0.24 mi SE | 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/) | 0.24 mi SE | 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/) | ## More on this street Other addresses on Commonwealth Av with permits, nearest house number first: - [704 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/704-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Dec 9, 2025 - [726 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/726-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Apr 9, 2026 - [728 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/728-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Apr 9, 2026 - [700 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/700-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Sep 28, 2026 - [675-701 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/675--701-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Aug 19, 2026 - [665 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/665-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Dec 31, 2024 - [765 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/765-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Sep 21, 2026 - [771 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/771-commonwealth-av/): newest permit May 14, 2025 - [775 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/775-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Jun 16, 2026 - [785-795 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/785--795-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Sep 28, 2026 --- Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). 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