# Building permits at 728 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. Three permits on record here. The newest, Apr 9: Install new addressable fire alarm system with panel and devices. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 56 more permits (40 projects) since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Apr 9, 2026 | Fire systems | Install new addressable fire alarm system with panel and devices. | $75,000 | [EFA1837622](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1837622/) | | Aug 8, 2025 | Fire systems | Install new addressable fire alarm system. | $222,500 | [ALT1710605](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1710605/) | | Jul 11, 2025 | Fire systems | Install new addressable fire alarm system with panel and devices. | $75,000 | [EFA1746466](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1746466/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 56 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### Next door (under 250 ft), 12 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 1, 2026 | [22 Babbitt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-babbitt-st/) | 190 ft SE | Electrical | Install 11 data outlets | $9,000 | [ELV1903721](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1903721/) | | Sep 18, 2026 | [22 Babbitt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-babbitt-st/) | 190 ft SE | 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/) | 190 ft SE | Electrical | Small Lab Renovation, Albro Lab 627-628 | $15,000 | [E1901927](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1901927/) | | Aug 11, 2026 | [22 Babbitt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-babbitt-st/) | 190 ft SE | 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/) | 190 ft SE | 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 2, 2026 | [22 Babbitt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-babbitt-st/) | 190 ft SE | 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/) | 190 ft SE | Electrical | Small Lab Renovation. Relocate power, lights & FA. | $20,000 | [E1867162](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867162/) | | Jun 15, 2026 | [22 Babbitt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-babbitt-st/) | 190 ft SE | 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/) | 190 ft SE | 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/) | 190 ft SE | Electrical | HVAC and temperature controls for renovated lab | $15,000 | [ELV1853702](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1853702/) | | May 22, 2026 | [22 Babbitt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-babbitt-st/) | 190 ft SE | Fire systems | New Interior fit up for lab | $6,000 | [EFA1851869](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1851869/) | | May 11, 2026 | [22 Babbitt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-babbitt-st/) | 190 ft SE | 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/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 27 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 28, 2026 | [700 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/700-commonwealth-av/) | 660 ft E | 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/) | 660 ft E | 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/) | 660 ft E | 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 21, 2026 | [765 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/765-commonwealth-av/) | 560 ft N | Electrical | Install PVC underground for exterior receptacles. | $2,000 | [E1902006](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1902006/) | | Sep 2, 2026 | [715 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/715-commonwealth-av/) | 380 ft N | 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/) | | Sep 2, 2026 | [50 Buswell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-buswell-st/) | 970 ft S | Plumbing | Remove the existing boiler and replace with a new boiler (Weil McLain H-588-S) and burner (Power Flame CR1-G-12) | $15,000 | [G1895637](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1895637/) | | Aug 26, 2026 | [270 Bay State Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/270-bay-state-rd/) | 490 ft NE | 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/) | 440 ft NE | 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/) | 760 ft SE | 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/) | 760 ft SE | 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/) | 960 ft 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/) | 960 ft 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/) | 960 ft 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/) | 960 ft 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/) | 960 ft 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/) | 960 ft 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/) | 960 ft 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/) | 960 ft 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/) | 960 ft 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/) | 960 ft 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/) | 960 ft 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/) | 960 ft 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/) | | Jul 8, 2026 | [700 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/700-commonwealth-av/) | 660 ft E | 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/) | | Jun 22, 2026 | [700 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/700-commonwealth-av/) | 660 ft E | 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/) | 810 ft NW | 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/) | | May 22, 2026 | [270 Bay State Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/270-bay-state-rd/) | 490 ft NE | 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 20, 2026 | [700 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/700-commonwealth-av/) | 660 ft E | 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/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 17 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 30, 2026 | [912-912a Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/912--912a-beacon-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Sign | Replace the existing Gong Cha sign and install a new front-lit channel letter sign("TEAHOLIC")(same size) | $2,400 | [ALT1896713](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1896713/) | | Sep 28, 2026 | [785-795 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/785--795-commonwealth-av/) | 0.22 mi NW | 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 24, 2026 | [857 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/857-beacon-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Electrical | Installation of new electrical wiring for new elevator unit replacement. | $8,500 | [E1877709](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1877709/) | | 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/) | | Sep 4, 2026 | [873 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/873-beacon-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Plumbing | Re Pipe existing kitchen and bathroom on the first floor | $5,500 | [PL1897045](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1897045/) | | Sep 1, 2026 | [873 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/873-beacon-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | 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 SE | Electrical | Rewire the apartment unit #12 | $5,000 | [E1891873](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1891873/) | | Aug 25, 2026 | [856 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/856-beacon-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Roofing | Cut & repoint mortar joints..Repair minor sill & header damage...apply clear waterproofing... | $190,000 | [SF1877458](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877458/) | | Aug 13, 2026 | [874-880 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/874--880-beacon-st/) | 0.19 mi SE | 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/) | | Jun 22, 2026 | [844-844a Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/844--844a-beacon-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | 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/) | 0.22 mi SE | 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/) | 0.22 mi SE | 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/) | 0.22 mi SE | 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/) | 0.22 mi SE | 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 2, 2026 | [848 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/848-beacon-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | 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/) | | May 22, 2026 | [857 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/857-beacon-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | 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 8, 2026 | [848 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/848-beacon-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Fire systems | Install new addressable fire alarm system with panel and devices. | $75,000 | [EFA1844946](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1844946/) | ## More on this street Other addresses on Commonwealth Av with permits, nearest house number first: - [726 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/726-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Apr 9, 2026 - [715 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/715-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Sep 2, 2026 - [704 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/704-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Dec 9, 2025 - [700 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/700-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Sep 28, 2026 - [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 - [675-701 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/675--701-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Aug 19, 2026 - [785-795 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/785--795-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Sep 28, 2026 - [665 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/665-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Dec 31, 2024 --- Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-08 06:51 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/ Map, all 3 permits at this address and 56 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/728-commonwealth-av/