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Map of 26 permits within a quarter mile of 765 Commonwealth AvElectrical, 22 Babbitt St, Oct 1, 2026Alteration or repair, 785-795 Commonwealth Av, Sep 28, 2026Fire systems, 700 Commonwealth Av, Sep 28, 2026Electrical, 700 Commonwealth Av, Sep 21, 2026Electrical, 700 Commonwealth Av, Sep 21, 2026Fire systems, 22 Babbitt St, Sep 18, 2026Electrical, 22 Babbitt St, Sep 18, 2026Other, 715 Commonwealth Av, Sep 2, 2026Other, 270 Bay State Rd, Aug 26, 2026Alteration or repair, 675-701 Commonwealth Av, Aug 19, 2026Alteration or repair, 9 Buswell St, Aug 18, 2026Electrical, 9 Buswell St, Aug 12, 2026Plumbing, 22 Babbitt St, Aug 11, 2026Fire systems, 22 Babbitt St, Jul 27, 2026Fire systems, 700 Commonwealth Av, Jul 8, 2026Fire systems, 22 Babbitt St, Jul 2, 2026Electrical, 22 Babbitt St, Jul 1, 2026Electrical, 700 Commonwealth Av, Jun 22, 2026Alteration or repair, 775 Commonwealth Av, Jun 16, 2026Alteration or repair, 22 Babbitt St, Jun 15, 2026Electrical, 22 Babbitt St, Jun 3, 2026Electrical, 22 Babbitt St, May 26, 2026Electrical, 270 Bay State Rd, May 22, 2026Fire systems, 22 Babbitt St, May 22, 2026Alteration or repair, 700 Commonwealth Av, May 20, 2026Alteration or repair, 22 Babbitt St, May 11, 2026660 ft Map preview
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765 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.

70 permits on record here. The newest, Sep 21: Install PVC underground for exterior receptacles. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 26 more permits (25 projects) since May 1.

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Here70 permits · 765 Commonwealth Av
  1. Install PVC underground for exterior receptacles
    Electrical
    Sep 21$2,000
  2. This is an Application for Permit to Perform Electrical Work for Institutional Use Only This is the Third of…
    Electrical
    Jun 12, 2024$310
  3. Install New LED Lamps & Fixtures
    Electrical
    Dec 22, 2023$183,000
  4. Minor renovation of Event Center and Breakroom
    Electrical
    Sep 13, 2023$20,500
  5. Make Safe Existing WAPs and Enclosures Make Safe Existing Hardwall Teldata Cabling Install 5 Duplex Category…
    Electrical
    Sep 6, 2023$5,850
  6. The project consists of interior renovations to include removal and upgrade of existing mechanical and…
    Alteration or repair
    Aug 10, 2023$179,289
  7. This is an Application for Permit to Perform Electrical Work for Institutional Use Only This is the Third of…
    Electrical
    Sep 29, 2022$320
  8. This is an Application for Permit to Perform Electrical Work for Institutional Use Only This is the Third of…
    Electrical
    Sep 17, 2021$320
  9. Installing a 9x100 frame tent in the courtyard behind the B.U. School of Law
    Other
    Nov 2, 2020$3,664
  10. Low Voltage - Law School - Exterior Alley Door
    Electrical
    Jun 12, 2019$9,000
  11. Low Voltage - Law School 801 Card Reader & 10th Floor Panic Button
    Electrical
    May 10, 2019$9,000
  12. This work is being done at 766 Commonwealth Ave parking lot
    Electrical
    Jul 23, 2018$600
  13. Low Voltage - Law School - Turnstile
    Electrical
    Apr 3, 2018$50,000
  14. Low Voltage - Law School - 4th Floor Card Access
    Electrical
    Mar 22, 2018$10,000
  15. Low Voltage - Law School Card Access
    Electrical
    Dec 18, 2017$31,000
  16. Low Voltage - Law School Card Access
    Electrical
    Sep 19, 2017$23,000
  17. Low Voltage - Law School - Card Access
    Electrical
    Jul 5, 2017$47,000
  18. At rooms B54 and B45 install 2 sinks 1 eye wash/ shower station - water piping and 2 hose bibs
    Plumbing
    Jul 26, 2016$10,000
  19. Audio Visual Installation / Upgrades
    Electrical
    Jul 21, 2015$12,000
  20. Add to existing fire alarm system
    Electrical
    Jul 2, 2015$100,000
  21. 351800 - Boston university - pappas law library - installation of 3 toilets
    Plumbing
    Jun 24, 2015$108,000
  22. Renovation of Auditorium and Library, Lighting, Fire Alarm
    Electrical
    Jun 11, 2015$350,000
  23. Frist floor
    Electrical
    Jun 5, 2015$7,000
  24. LPR Code Upgrades to Pappas Library &
    Alteration or repair
    May 14, 2015$3,008,511
  25. Cut in holes to existing drywall & plaster ceilings for above ceiling investigation
    Alteration or repair
    Feb 17, 2015$49,951
  26. Installation of a new fire alarm system in the BU Law Tower
    Electrical
    Dec 9, 2014$200,000
  27. Remodel of the existing 17 story BU Law Tower
    Electrical
    Oct 31, 2014$4,000,000
  28. Boston University School of Law Renovation for Security Wiring
    Electrical
    Oct 16, 2014$50,000
  29. Boston University School of Law Tower Renovation,floors B to 18 for tel-data wiring
    Electrical
    Oct 16, 2014$300,000
  30. ****Please note that the building is located at 765 commonwealth ave*****
    Plumbing
    Sep 19, 2014not listed
  31. Install wiring within office cubicles on 3rd and 5th floors for BU
    Electrical
    Jun 11, 2014$400
  32. AV wiring - 50 rooms at BU School of Law - 765 Commonwealth Ave Job 14-0046-10
    Electrical
    Mar 10, 2014$210,000
  33. Maintain the existing temporary electrical service at the BU Law Project
    Electrical
    Feb 11, 2014$2,500
  34. Installation of new FA system at the BU Law School
    Electrical
    Feb 11, 2014$25,000
  35. Boston University School of Law West Addition on floors 1 to 6
    Electrical
    Jan 21, 2014$25,000
  36. Install No. Devices Tel/Data:400 @ Boston University School of Law West Addition
    Electrical
    Jan 21, 2014$200,000
  37. Control interlock wiring between the fire alarm control panel and the fire smoke dampers for HVAC electrical…
    Fire systems
    Dec 4, 2013$7,500
  38. HVAC electrical control work
    Electrical
    Dec 4, 2013$242,500
  39. Temp gas for heat
    Plumbing
    Nov 25, 2013$15,000
  40. Renovation/new building (part of permit# PL297082)
    Plumbing
    Oct 29, 2013$2,500,000
  41. Renovation/new building
    Plumbing
    Oct 29, 2013$2,500,000
  42. Relocate Gas train vents
    Plumbing
    Oct 29, 2013$50,000
  43. Install temporary tents for registration event on 08/29/2013 1 - 20' x 20' & 1 - 20' x 50' frame tents…
    Other
    Aug 9, 2013$1,394
  44. Law School COO for Law School Alt227808 issued 7/25/2013 &
    Addition
    Jul 25, 2013$73,038,000
  45. Furnish and install pipe for underground storage tank to existing building
    Plumbing
    May 14, 2013$42,000
  46. Temporary plumbing to office trailer
    Plumbing
    Apr 25, 2013$10,000
  47. Provide a 1000A 480V Temp
    Electrical
    Apr 18, 2013$100,000
  48. Furnish and install drainage and vent piping
    Plumbing
    Mar 7, 2013$117,276
  49. Remove 4' overhead cantopy at existing loading dock in conjunction with building permit ALT 205259
    Alteration or repair
    Jan 23, 2013$3,000
  50. Installing (2) toilets and (2) lavs in a job site trailer at BU Law
    Plumbing
    Jan 8, 2013$5,000
  51. Build 6 story addition to existing law school
    New building
    Jan 7, 2013$11,197,000
  52. Install pressure injected footings for addition on alt205259 cost reflected on same alt
    Alteration or repair
    Dec 27, 2012not listed
  53. BU -765 Comm Ave - NPB Demo and make safe
    Alteration or repair
    Nov 27, 2012$2,000
  54. Install propane piping and tank mainfold at the Boston University loading dock to service the boilers in the…
    Plumbing
    Aug 24, 2012$5,000
  55. Temporary tent(S) install on 08/29/2012 removed 08/31/2012 for registration on 08/30/2012 of (1)20x20 Frame…
    Alteration or repair
    Jul 19, 2012$1,394
  56. Conduct 5 test borings
    Grading
    Mar 8, 2012$3,000
  57. Work includes six test pits and restoring site back to original condition
    Grading
    Mar 8, 2012$5,000
  58. Install outside scffolding and remove one window unit on the 3rd floor
    Alteration or repair
    Dec 21, 2011$12,000
  59. Temporary tent(s) install on 08/30/2011 and removed on 09/02/2011 of (1) 20x20 frame tent & (1) 20x50 frame…
    Other
    Aug 5, 2011$1,394
  60. Plumbing work in the basement to relocating main drain and two main rain leaders,repipe two sewerage ejectors
    Plumbing
    Jul 19, 2011$25,000
  61. Installing water filters on the 3rd and 14th floors
    Plumbing
    Aug 23, 2010$500
  62. Tel/data outlets to 6 new station locations in suite 320
    Electrical
    Aug 12, 2010$3,000
  63. Tel/data outlets to 9 station locations in suite 1620
    Electrical
    Aug 6, 2010$4,000
  64. Install 30 2x2 recessed light fixtures and refeed 9 outlets
    Electrical
    Jul 29, 2010$8,000
  65. Replace ceiling grid system
    Alteration or repair
    Jul 28, 2010$69,000
  66. Temporary tent install on 08/25/2010 removed08/28/2010 for registration on 08/26/2010 of (1) 20x20 and ( 1)…
    Other
    Jul 23, 2010$1,394
  67. Installn 48 2x2 light fixtures, 12 duplex receptacles, 8 switches
    Electrical
    Jul 8, 2010$8,000
  68. Removal and provision of the following: ceiling system
    Alteration or repair
    Jun 25, 2010$65,000
  69. Remove and Install new floor finishes and wall paneling
    Alteration or repair
    May 21, 2010$168,750
  70. The installation of soil borings to 10' below ground surface
    Grading
    Apr 14, 2010$2,300
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Next doorunder 250 ft · 1 permit
  1. Installing a temporary weighted 40x60 frame tent with walls on Marsh Plaza for the BU Study Abroad Fair
    715 Commonwealth Av · 240 ft SE · Other
    Sep 2$6,600
This block250 to 1,000 ft · 17 permits
  1. Install 11 data outlets
    22 Babbitt St · 740 ft SE · Electrical
    Oct 1$9,000
  2. AT&T will be replacing (2) antennas
    785-795 Commonwealth Av · 790 ft W · Alteration or repair
    Sep 28$140,000
  3. Small Lab Renovation, Albro 627-628
    22 Babbitt St · 740 ft SE · Fire systems
    Sep 18$4,000
  4. Small Lab Renovation, Albro Lab 627-628
    22 Babbitt St · 740 ft SE · Electrical
    Sep 18$15,000
  5. Installing a 40x50, 20x20, 12x48
    270 Bay State Rd · 460 ft E · Other
    Aug 26$29,800
  6. Clarification
    675-701 Commonwealth Av · 660 ft SE · Alteration or repair
    Aug 19$10,000,000
  7. Installing 1 emergency shower / eyewash station
    22 Babbitt St · 740 ft SE · Plumbing
    Aug 11$14,000
  8. Add 5 Horn Strobes to existing Labs due to new walls
    22 Babbitt St · 740 ft SE · Fire systems
    Jul 27$6,500
  9. Relocate 2 Speaker/Strobes & Add 3 Speaker Strobes for Lab Renovation
    22 Babbitt St · 740 ft SE · Fire systems
    Jul 2$6,000
  10. Small Lab Renovation
    22 Babbitt St · 740 ft SE · Electrical
    Jul 1$20,000
  11. Commercial dishwasher replacement
    775 Commonwealth Av · 530 ft W · Alteration or repair
    Jun 16$73,104
  12. Renovate existing 6th floor lab
    22 Babbitt St · 740 ft SE · Alteration or repair
    Jun 15$194,200
  13. Install (10) new data locations in basement
    22 Babbitt St · 740 ft SE · Electrical
    Jun 3$9,500
  14. HVAC and temperature controls for renovated lab
    22 Babbitt St · 740 ft SE · Electrical
    May 26$15,000
  15. To provide temp power via generator for the BU Beach concert on May 30
    270 Bay State Rd · 460 ft E · Electrical
    May 22$3,500
  16. New Interior fit up for lab
    22 Babbitt St · 740 ft SE · Fire systems
    May 22$6,000
  17. New Interior Fit Up;The project consists of new casework
    22 Babbitt St · 740 ft SE · Alteration or repair
    May 11$694,346
Within a quarter mile1,000 ft to ¼ mi · 8 permits in 7 projects
  1. Installation of new fire alarm system in dormitory tower
    700 Commonwealth Av · 0.20 mi SE · Fire systems
    Sep 28$950,000
  2. Install low voltage cable, connectivity × 2 permits
    700 Commonwealth Av · 0.20 mi SE · Electrical
    Sep 21$873,490
  3. Existing laundry in lower level
    9 Buswell St · 0.25 mi SE · Alteration or repair
    Aug 18$68,988
  4. Removal and replacement of existing FPE meter stack Installing emergency lights and signs
    9 Buswell St · 0.25 mi SE · Electrical
    Aug 12$9,500
  5. Installation of new fire alarm equipment within the level 4 dining
    700 Commonwealth Av · 0.20 mi SE · Fire systems
    Jul 8$93,000
  6. Renovation of existing kitchen
    700 Commonwealth Av · 0.20 mi SE · Electrical
    Jun 22$4,800,000
  7. BU Warren Towers - architectural finishes at the main entrance lobby on the 1st floor
    700 Commonwealth Av · 0.20 mi SE · Alteration or repair
    May 20$30,085,206

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