# Building permits at 771 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.

37 permits on record here. The newest, May 14, 2025: Exploratory work to support the design of a future building renovation. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 25 more permits (24 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Exploratory work to support the design of a future building renovation. Work includes select window removal/reinstallation, wall/floor assembly documentation, precast panel connection documentation, and exterior test pits to observe foundation and plaza waterproofing assemblies | $370,000 | [SF1719487](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1719487/) |
| Jul 25, 2024 | Roofing | This work includes the removal of 150 sqft of brick pavers and the repair of waterproofing below followed by the reinstallation of the brick pavers | $5,000 | [SF1629602](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1629602/) |
| Apr 17, 2023 | Electrical | Temporary power and lighting to support roof replacement. Disconnect / reconnect electrical equipment as required. | $60,000 | [E1462458](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1462458/) |
| Mar 29, 2023 | Roofing | The work includes a complete roof replacement with minor finish repairs on the interior from water damage. No modification to use, fire alarm, or sprinkler. | $5,415,817 | [SF1451709](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1451709/) |
| Feb 15, 2022 | Electrical | Install (11) new cat6a data duplexes Relocate (2) existing cat6a data duplexes Terminate and test all data locations | $5,000 | [ELV1295422](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1295422/) |
| Dec 9, 2021 | Alteration or repair | Suite B3 (basement level) Install new acoustical rated partition walls; install wall mounted acoustical panels; rework existing receptacles; painting and carpet repairs | $50,390 | [SF1277596](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1277596/) |
| Nov 29, 2021 | Electrical | Demo receptacles and light fixtures. Install temporary lights, new and existing light fixtures, exit signs, receptacles, base-feeds, switches, disconnects, control panel, and home-runs. Install power to Air Cooled Condensing Unit (ACCU). | $20,000 | [E1271722](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1271722/) |
| Jun 19, 2020 | Electrical | Install (5) data drops in library area. | $3,500 | [ELV1084033](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1084033/) |
| May 22, 2020 | Alteration or repair | Mugar Library 1st Floor. Demo existing reception counter and flooring. Install new reception counter. Electrical, data and painting. | $163,625 | [SF1071499](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1071499/) |
| Oct 3, 2019 | Fire systems | Alteration to fire alarm system for office build out | $5,000 | [EFA1007786](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1007786/) |
| Sep 12, 2019 | Electrical | Low Voltage - Mugar Library - Card Access | $17,000 | [ELV1000595](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1000595/) |
| Sep 11, 2019 | Electrical | Sub-Basement 5 new Cat 6a duplex teldata outlets Basement 60 new Cat 6a duplex teldata outlets | $25,000 | [ELV999897](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV999897/) |
| Jul 29, 2019 | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation of the basement of the Mugar Library on BU campus. | $1,319,206 | [ALT956921](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT956921/) |
| Jul 15, 2019 | Electrical | Remodel of office area for a Boston University division. | $100,000 | [E975573](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E975573/) |
| Jun 14, 2019 | Plumbing | Renovate Pantry and bath | $1,000 | [PL965269](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL965269/) |
| Jun 5, 2019 | Alteration or repair | Demo/abatment permit for the Mugar Library at BU while the long form building permit is under review. Small demo/remodeling project. knocking down a couple office partitions in the basement. in conjunction alt956921 | $11,500 | [SF958119](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF958119/) |
| Jun 14, 2018 | Other | Install temporary frame tent 20' x 40' Install on or about 6/20/18 Remove on or about 6/21/18 | $840 | [SF842667](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF842667/) |
| Dec 14, 2017 | Electrical | add new circuits from existing panel for new Boston Police equipment | $3,000 | [E775952](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E775952/) |
| Jul 19, 2017 | Electrical | Removing and replacing 10 outlets during renovation of a teller line in Bank of America | $2,800 | [E732470](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E732470/) |
| Feb 13, 2017 | Electrical | Low Voltage - Copy Center Camera Add | $2,000 | [ELV679675](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV679675/) |
| Nov 18, 2016 | Electrical | Low Voltage - Law School - 14th and 16th Floor Egress Doors | $10,000 | [ELV657096](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV657096/) |
| Oct 9, 2016 | Electrical | Big Base Decorative Pole to replace existing pole | $1,000 | [E642530](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E642530/) |
| Aug 23, 2016 | Other | Install 2 temporary frame tents 1-20' x 20' and 1 -20' x 50' Install on or about 8/30/16 Remove on or about 9/3/16 | $1,504 | [SF625573](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF625573/) |
| Aug 16, 2016 | Electrical | install 100 amp 3 phase panel for cell antena work | $3,000 | [E619900](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E619900/) |
| Dec 22, 2015 | Alteration or repair | Installation of a new wireless communications facility. All as depicted on the plans submitted herewith. Change occupancy to include wireless communications facility. | $125,000 | [ALT341580](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT341580/) |
| Dec 26, 2013 | Electrical | Renovation of small area | $12,000 | [E315430](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E315430/) |
| Dec 13, 2013 | Alteration or repair | Construct two partition walls, minor electrical, Paint. No fire protection work required. | $20,650 | [SF313078](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF313078/) |
| Sep 5, 2012 | Electrical | 11 Devices Install CCTV System | $2,633 | [ELV177134](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV177134/) |
| Aug 10, 2012 | Electrical | Add fuel oil station | $5,000 | [E171917](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E171917/) |
| Apr 3, 2012 | Alteration or repair | Renovation to existing library lounge, adding entrance | $250,000 | [ALT119042](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT119042/) |
| Mar 9, 2012 | Demolition | Demolition of non load bearing brick veneer for installation of new storefront entry, cost reflected on ALT#119042 | Not listed | [SF123937](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF123937/) |
| Sep 13, 2011 | Electrical | Install new lighting per drawings. | $8,000 | [E95208](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E95208/) |
| Jul 13, 2011 | Alteration or repair | New Acoustical ceilings, lighting, carpet, painting, cap sink plumbing | $37,810 | [SF84601](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF84601/) |
| Sep 21, 2010 | Fire systems | Install a new addressable fire alarm system on all floors. | $45,000 | [EFA43439](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA43439/) |
| Aug 12, 2010 | Electrical | renovation office space lighting and power room 313a and b | $4,000 | [E37774](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E37774/) |
| Aug 6, 2010 | Alteration or repair | Remove existing non bearing partition and build new partition with borrowed lites,install new shelving,new lighting in existing acoustical ceiling,modify HVAC. Paint, new door and hardware. | $28,256 | [SF37256](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF37256/) |
| Apr 21, 2010 | Plumbing | Installing water filtration system | $500 | [PL19427](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL19427/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

25 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/) | 220 ft E | Electrical | Install PVC underground for exterior receptacles. | $2,000 | [E1902006](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1902006/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 18 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | [22 Babbitt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-babbitt-st/) | 850 ft SE | Electrical | Install 11 data outlets | $9,000 | [ELV1903721](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1903721/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [785-795 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/785--795-commonwealth-av/) | 570 ft 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 18, 2026 | [22 Babbitt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-babbitt-st/) | 850 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/) | 850 ft SE | Electrical | Small Lab Renovation, Albro Lab 627-628 | $15,000 | [E1901927](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1901927/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [715 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/715-commonwealth-av/) | 440 ft E | 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/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [270 Bay State Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/270-bay-state-rd/) | 670 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/) | 860 ft E | 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/) | 850 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/) | 850 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/) | 850 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/) | 850 ft SE | Electrical | Small Lab Renovation. Relocate power, lights & FA. | $20,000 | [E1867162](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867162/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [775 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/775-commonwealth-av/) | 320 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/) | 850 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/) | 850 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/) | 850 ft SE | 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/) | 670 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/) | 850 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/) | 850 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/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 6 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | [700 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/700-commonwealth-av/) | 0.23 mi 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/) | 0.23 mi 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/) | 0.23 mi 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/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [700 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/700-commonwealth-av/) | 0.23 mi 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/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [700 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/700-commonwealth-av/) | 0.23 mi 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/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [700 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/700-commonwealth-av/) | 0.23 mi 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/) |

## More on this street

Other addresses on Commonwealth Av with permits, nearest house number first:

- [775 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/775-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Jun 16, 2026
- [765 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/765-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Sep 21, 2026
- [785-795 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/785--795-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Sep 28, 2026
- [728 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/728-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Apr 9, 2026
- [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
- [855-861 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/855--861-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Aug 4, 2026
- [675-701 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/675--701-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Aug 19, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-06 23:04 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

Map, all 37 permits at this address and 25 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/771-commonwealth-av/