# Building permits at 75 Brainerd Rd, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: an $88M new building at 1266-1270 Commonwealth Av, permitted May 26.

20 permits on record here. The newest, Oct 17, 2024: Electrical Testing and Maintenance. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 40 more permits since May 1. One is a new building, 690 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 17, 2024 | Electrical | Electrical Testing and Maintenance | $10,000 | [E1598890](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1598890/) |
| Oct 18, 2018 | Electrical | Install low voltage wiring and system components associated with a wireless network upgrade at 75 Brainerd Road for Starry Internet. | $19,231 | [ELV890830](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV890830/) |
| Mar 4, 2016 | Fire systems | Replace existing Digital Communicator with an AES Central Station Radio Transmitter | $600 | [EFA565771](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA565771/) |
| Apr 9, 2014 | Electrical | Card Access System Installation | $3,500 | [ELV351207](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV351207/) |
| Feb 18, 2014 | Plumbing | install 2 temp heaters | Not listed | [G326864](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G326864/) |
| Jan 31, 2014 | Fire systems | install a new addressable FA system at the ICON apartments 104 units +++ | $12,000 | [EFA317839](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA317839/) |
| Jan 31, 2014 | Electrical | 104 new apartments, 2500amp service, lights and power | $1,500,000 | [E317833](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E317833/) |
| Jan 22, 2014 | Electrical | low voltage t-stats, data, cable, at ICON apartments | $8,000 | [ELV317848](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV317848/) |
| Dec 6, 2013 | New building | The ICON - New construction of a 5 story, 108 Unit Apartment Building. The Building will be made of; structural steel and panelized wood frame construction. There will be a common Roof Deck for Building Tenants.; Parking will be located beneath Building;to accomodate;108 Off-street Parking;spaces. | $18,411,326 | [ERT220567](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT220567/) |
| Nov 19, 2013 | Electrical | run underground from new ICON apartment building to transformer pad, generator and tel com manhole...all work to shift onto to new/permanent electrical permit once available to pull | $2,000 | [E306187](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E306187/) |
| Oct 31, 2013 | New building | At-Risk permit to erect structural steel. Structural drawings and cost included in application ERT220567 (pending). | Not listed | [SF300903](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF300903/) |
| Oct 30, 2013 | Plumbing | New construction | $1,120,000 | [PL297773](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL297773/) |
| Oct 30, 2013 | Plumbing | New construction | $160,000 | [G297774](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G297774/) |
| Sep 23, 2013 | Electrical | bond footings only in order to advance job while contract work is settled | $1,000 | [E288238](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E288238/) |
| Aug 28, 2013 | Alteration or repair | Foundation - only At Risk Permit reflect- Ert220567 | $1,744,000 | [SF279993](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF279993/) |
| Jun 11, 2013 | Grading | Temporary Direct push geoprobes | $6,000 | [SF252414](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF252414/) |
| Apr 10, 2013 | Electrical | set 200 amp 1ph temp service for construction trailer NSTAR# 193589 | $800 | [ETS234232](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS234232/) |
| Dec 12, 2012 | Demolition | Demolish existing warehouse | $135,000 | [SF207119](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF207119/) |
| Jan 6, 2012 | Grading | 4 test borings performed inside and adjacent to structure | $3,000 | [SF113097](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF113097/) |
| Jun 9, 2010 | Electrical | Install Alarm system. | $3,300 | [ELV29039](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV29039/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 5 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | [85 Brainerd Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-brainerd-rd/) | 170 ft SW | Plumbing | replace existing tub/shower valve and drain with new shower valve and drain | $1,895 | [PL1902470](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1902470/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [85 Brainerd Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-brainerd-rd/) | 170 ft SW | Plumbing | Remodeling. 4th Floor: 1 kitchen sink, 1 garbage disposal, 1 dishwasher, 1 ice maker, 2 toilets, 2 lavatories, and 2 bathtubs. | $10,000 | [PL1901584](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1901584/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [85 Brainerd Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-brainerd-rd/) | 170 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Kitchen and 2 bathrooms renovation | $40,000 | [SF1878090](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1878090/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [85 Brainerd Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-brainerd-rd/) | 170 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Replacement of the existing storefront windows at the front elevation on levels 1 through 6. The existing windows will be removed and replaced with new. | $358,373 | [SF1864244](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864244/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [65 Brainerd Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/65-brainerd-rd/) | 170 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Change occupancy of Unit 206 from Manager's Office to Studio Unit (Allowed use on 2nd story). BOA Decision BZC No 27571 Permit #06-3535 (01/09/2007) approved 103 units in NS-1 zone. Current use is 100 units + Manager's Office + 101 spaces. New use to be 101 units + 101 spaces. No construction needed | $100 | [ALT1724684](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1724684/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 27 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | [125 Glenville Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/125-glenville-av/) | 890 ft NW | Plumbing | re-pipe the exhaust and air intake for a gas furnace. replace gas flexible tubing to a black pipe. 80,000 Btu's | $2,500 | [G1903118](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1903118/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [1375 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1375-commonwealth-av/) | 830 ft NW | Electrical | 1375 - 1377: Wire for rear balcony lighting, total 12 locations, controlled by photo eyes | $5,000 | [E1905141](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905141/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [24 Royce Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-royce-rd/) | 940 ft NE | Alteration or repair | 24 Royce Rd, Unit 3, Allston, MA: > Complete renovation of the unit, including replacement of windows. > Relocate bedroom door. > Relocate the bathroom and kitchen areas, including the addition of a laundry area. | $39,500 | [SF1902176](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902176/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [1266-1270 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1266--1270-commonwealth-av/) | 690 ft NE | Electrical | New 200 unit apartment building with parking under | $7,000,000 | [E1901669](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1901669/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [6 Manton Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-manton-te/) | 810 ft E | Fire systems | Fire Alarm System - Remove 1 system smoke and 1 horn strobe in basement dwelling unit. Install 2 low frequency sounders 1 in each bedroom. | $2,000 | [A1888954](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1888954/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [1266-1270 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1266--1270-commonwealth-av/) | 690 ft NE | Electrical | Temp electrical service for construction | $2,500 | [ETS1894566](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1894566/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [1267-1269 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1267--1269-commonwealth-av/) | 910 ft N | Electrical | upgrade electrical panelboard | $1,800 | [E1889651](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1889651/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [117-119 Glenville Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/117--119-glenville-av/) | 820 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Replace Vinyl Flooring. Repair damaged/broken drywall and Paintings. Replace windows, existing opening. Replace interior doors, existing opening. Install new Cabinets and countertops. All work Non-Structural. | $25,000 | [SF1888718](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888718/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [208 Kelton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/208-kelton-st/) | 880 ft W | Alteration or repair | Install 5 replacement windows - no structural work | $4,639 | [SF1881807](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1881807/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [10 Scottfield Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-scottfield-rd/) | 850 ft W | Electrical | Replace old FPE circuit breaker panel with new 20 circuit panel | $1,700 | [E1883028](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1883028/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [29-33 Brainerd Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29--33-brainerd-rd/) | 820 ft NE | Electrical | Redo AC condenser load. | $1,000 | [E1882033](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882033/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [29-33 Brainerd Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29--33-brainerd-rd/) | 820 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Installation and wiring of replacement system into existing ductwork consisting of one condenser and one air handler 33 Brainerd Rd #311 Allston, MA 02134 | $13,986 | [SF1875781](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875781/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [1266-1270 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1266--1270-commonwealth-av/) | 690 ft NE | Demolition | Demolition of existing 1 story (with Basement) and removal of demo debris. | $119,697 | [SF1847021](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847021/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [29-33 Brainerd Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29--33-brainerd-rd/) | 820 ft NE | Electrical | Installation and wiring of replacement system into existing ductwork consisting of one condenser and one air handler 33 Brainerd Rd #311 Allston, MA 02134 | $4,662 | [E1875813](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1875813/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [232 Kelton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/232-kelton-st/) | 710 ft W | Alteration or repair | Install 1 replacement window - no structural work | $1,784 | [SF1875650](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875650/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [1315 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1315-commonwealth-av/) | 540 ft NW | Plumbing | swapping out existing DHW boiler that is leaking | $8,000 | [PL1868102](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1868102/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [6 Manton Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-manton-te/) | 810 ft E | Fire systems | Fire Alarm System - Remove Fire Alarm Devices : 4 Horn Strobes and 1 Smoke Detector. Run wire in 2 bedroom basement apartment and install 2 Mini horns on the Finish. | $1,400 | [EFA1867487](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1867487/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [220 Kelton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/220-kelton-st/) | 810 ft W | Electrical | electrical repair | $5,000 | [E1861510](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861510/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [94 Brainerd Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/94-brainerd-rd/) | 270 ft S | Other | Installation of 16 new Fujitsu mini split systems to serve the apartments. | $300,000 | [SF1854832](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1854832/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [6 Manton Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-manton-te/) | 810 ft E | Electrical | basement complete wiring with 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, kitchen and living room | $5,000 | [E1857156](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1857156/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [1284 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1284-commonwealth-av/) | 570 ft NE | Roofing | install new rubber roof | $65,000 | [SF1857651](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857651/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [6 Manton Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-manton-te/) | 810 ft E | Alteration or repair | Change occupancy from 3 residential units to 4 residential units; convert existing basement level to a residential unit | $135,500 | [ALT1748096](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1748096/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [94 Brainerd Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/94-brainerd-rd/) | 270 ft S | Electrical | Install wiring for new heat pump mini splits | $20,000 | [E1850884](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1850884/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [1266-1270 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1266--1270-commonwealth-av/) | 690 ft NE | New building | Construction of a new, up to 6-story building containing approximately 206 multi-family dwelling units, approximately 2,100 square feet of ground floor retail, residential amenities, and approximately;68;72 at-grade structured vehicle parking spaces.;Demolition of existing structure under SF1847021L | $88,434,555 | [ERT1525501](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1525501/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [48-52 Glenville Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48--52-glenville-av/) | 850 ft N | Alteration or repair | Restoration of existing metal railings and balcony platforms. Removal of all loose balcony surfaces and applying new. Applying of waterproofing Tremco application on all balcony surfaces. Painting of all metal railings and balcony platforms. | $288,535 | [SF1848330](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848330/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [5 Fiske Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-fiske-te/) | 940 ft E | Roofing | Install new roof shingles. | $5,500 | [SF1845050](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845050/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [59 Brainerd Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-brainerd-rd/) | 370 ft NE | Electrical | Kitchen remodeling unit #205 | $5,000 | [E1827594](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1827594/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 8 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2026 | [69 Quint Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-quint-av/) | 0.21 mi N | Plumbing | replacement of a range | $200 | [G1899362](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1899362/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [1391 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1391-commonwealth-av/) | 0.22 mi NW | Plumbing | replace existing tub/shower valve and drain with new shower valve and drain | $1,895 | [PL1884070](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1884070/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [1251 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1251-commonwealth-av/) | 0.19 mi NE | Electrical | Install 20, 4 inch recessed lights | $1,100 | [E1882063](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882063/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [14 Park Vale Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-park-vale-av/) | 0.24 mi N | Electrical | replace federal pacific panel with a circuit breaker type | $1,200 | [E1870018](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870018/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [170 Kelton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/170-kelton-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Plumbing | Install gas stove unit #5 | $1,000 | [G1862323](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1862323/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [1399 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1399-commonwealth-av/) | 0.24 mi NW | Plumbing | Replacing gas dryers in common area laundry room. | $400 | [G1861123](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1861123/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [1395 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1395-commonwealth-av/) | 0.23 mi NW | Plumbing | replace existing tub/shower valve and drain with new shower valve and drain | $1,895 | [PL1852036](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1852036/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [4-6 Greylock Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4--6-greylock-rd/) | 0.24 mi N | Alteration or repair | Installation of five (5) battery units, each with a capacity of 5 kWh, for a total ESS capacity of 25 kWh. The system will utilize Enphase IQ 5P batteries, to be mounted on the exterior western wall of the building. The solar photovoltaic system was previously installed under permit SF1819352. | $15,000 | [ALT1819344](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1819344/) |

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-03 16:03 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/