771 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.

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.

1. Exploratory work to support the design of a future building renovation

   Alteration or repair
   May 14, 2025$370,000
2. This work includes the removal of 150 sqft of brick pavers and the repair of waterproofing below followed by…

   Roofing
   Jul 25, 2024$5,000
3. Temporary power and lighting to support roof replacement

   Electrical
   Apr 17, 2023$60,000
4. The work includes a complete roof replacement with minor finish repairs on the interior from water damage

   Roofing
   Mar 29, 2023$5,415,817
5. Install (11) new cat6a data duplexes Relocate (2) existing cat6a data duplexes Terminate and test all data…

   Electrical
   Feb 15, 2022$5,000
6. Suite B3 (basement level) Install new acoustical rated partition walls

   Alteration or repair
   Dec 9, 2021$50,390
7. Demo receptacles and light fixtures

   Electrical
   Nov 29, 2021$20,000
8. Install (5) data drops in library area

   Electrical
   Jun 19, 2020$3,500
9. Mugar Library 1st Floor

   Alteration or repair
   May 22, 2020$163,625
10. Alteration to fire alarm system for office build out

    Fire systems
    Oct 3, 2019$5,000
11. Low Voltage - Mugar Library - Card Access

    Electrical
    Sep 12, 2019$17,000
12. Sub-Basement 5 new Cat 6a duplex teldata outlets Basement 60 new Cat 6a duplex teldata outlets

    Electrical
    Sep 11, 2019$25,000
13. Interior renovation of the basement of the Mugar Library on BU campus

    Alteration or repair
    Jul 29, 2019$1,319,206
14. Remodel of office area for a Boston University division

    Electrical
    Jul 15, 2019$100,000
15. Renovate Pantry and bath

    Plumbing
    Jun 14, 2019$1,000
16. Demo/abatment permit for the Mugar Library at BU while the long form building permit is under review

    Alteration or repair
    Jun 5, 2019$11,500
17. Install temporary frame tent 20' x 40' Install on or about 6/20/18 Remove on or about 6/21/18

    Other
    Jun 14, 2018$840
18. Add new circuits from existing panel for new Boston Police equipment

    Electrical
    Dec 14, 2017$3,000
19. Removing and replacing 10 outlets during renovation of a teller line in Bank of America

    Electrical
    Jul 19, 2017$2,800
20. Low Voltage - Copy Center Camera Add

    Electrical
    Feb 13, 2017$2,000
21. Low Voltage - Law School - 14th and 16th Floor Egress Doors

    Electrical
    Nov 18, 2016$10,000
22. Big Base Decorative Pole to replace existing pole

    Electrical
    Oct 9, 2016$1,000
23. 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…

    Other
    Aug 23, 2016$1,504
24. Install 100 amp 3 phase panel for cell antena work

    Electrical
    Aug 16, 2016$3,000
25. Installation of a new wireless communications facility

    Alteration or repair
    Dec 22, 2015$125,000
26. Renovation of small area

    Electrical
    Dec 26, 2013$12,000
27. Construct two partition walls, minor electrical, Paint

    Alteration or repair
    Dec 13, 2013$20,650
28. 11 Devices Install CCTV System

    Electrical
    Sep 5, 2012$2,633
29. Add fuel oil station

    Electrical
    Aug 10, 2012$5,000
30. Renovation to existing library lounge, adding entrance

    Alteration or repair
    Apr 3, 2012$250,000
31. Demolition of non load bearing brick veneer for installation of new storefront entry

    Demolition
    Mar 9, 2012not listed
32. Install new lighting per drawings

    Electrical
    Sep 13, 2011$8,000
33. New Acoustical ceilings, lighting, carpet, painting, cap sink plumbing

    Alteration or repair
    Jul 13, 2011$37,810
34. Install a new addressable fire alarm system on all floors

    Fire systems
    Sep 21, 2010$45,000
35. Renovation office space lighting and power room 313a and b

    Electrical
    Aug 12, 2010$4,000
36. Remove existing non bearing partition and build new partition with borrowed lites,install new shelving,new…

    Alteration or repair
    Aug 6, 2010$28,256
37. Installing water filtration system

    Plumbing
    Apr 21, 2010$500

1. Install PVC underground for exterior receptacles

   765 Commonwealth Av · 220 ft E · Electrical
   Sep 21$2,000

1. Install 11 data outlets

   22 Babbitt St · 850 ft SE · Electrical
   Oct 1$9,000
2. AT&T will be replacing (2) antennas

   785-795 Commonwealth Av · 570 ft W · Alteration or repair
   Sep 28$140,000
3. Small Lab Renovation, Albro 627-628

   22 Babbitt St · 850 ft SE · Fire systems
   Sep 18$4,000
4. Small Lab Renovation, Albro Lab 627-628

   22 Babbitt St · 850 ft SE · Electrical
   Sep 18$15,000
5. Installing a temporary weighted 40x60 frame tent with walls on Marsh Plaza for the BU Study Abroad Fair

   715 Commonwealth Av · 440 ft E · Other
   Sep 2$6,600
6. Installing a 40x50, 20x20, 12x48

   270 Bay State Rd · 670 ft E · Other
   Aug 26$29,800
7. Clarification

   675-701 Commonwealth Av · 860 ft E · Alteration or repair
   Aug 19$10,000,000
8. Installing 1 emergency shower / eyewash station

   22 Babbitt St · 850 ft SE · Plumbing
   Aug 11$14,000
9. Add 5 Horn Strobes to existing Labs due to new walls

   22 Babbitt St · 850 ft SE · Fire systems
   Jul 27$6,500
10. Relocate 2 Speaker/Strobes & Add 3 Speaker Strobes for Lab Renovation

    22 Babbitt St · 850 ft SE · Fire systems
    Jul 2$6,000
11. Small Lab Renovation

    22 Babbitt St · 850 ft SE · Electrical
    Jul 1$20,000
12. Commercial dishwasher replacement

    775 Commonwealth Av · 320 ft W · Alteration or repair
    Jun 16$73,104
13. Renovate existing 6th floor lab

    22 Babbitt St · 850 ft SE · Alteration or repair
    Jun 15$194,200
14. Install (10) new data locations in basement

    22 Babbitt St · 850 ft SE · Electrical
    Jun 3$9,500
15. HVAC and temperature controls for renovated lab

    22 Babbitt St · 850 ft SE · Electrical
    May 26$15,000
16. To provide temp power via generator for the BU Beach concert on May 30

    270 Bay State Rd · 670 ft E · Electrical
    May 22$3,500
17. New Interior fit up for lab

    22 Babbitt St · 850 ft SE · Fire systems
    May 22$6,000
18. New Interior Fit Up;The project consists of new casework

    22 Babbitt St · 850 ft SE · Alteration or repair
    May 11$694,346

1. Installation of new fire alarm system in dormitory tower

   700 Commonwealth Av · 0.23 mi SE · Fire systems
   Sep 28$950,000
2. Install low voltage cable, connectivity × 2 permits

   700 Commonwealth Av · 0.23 mi SE · Electrical
   Sep 21$873,490
3. Installation of new fire alarm equipment within the level 4 dining

   700 Commonwealth Av · 0.23 mi SE · Fire systems
   Jul 8$93,000
4. Renovation of existing kitchen

   700 Commonwealth Av · 0.23 mi SE · Electrical
   Jun 22$4,800,000
5. BU Warren Towers - architectural finishes at the main entrance lobby on the 1st floor

   700 Commonwealth Av · 0.23 mi SE · Alteration or repair
   May 20$30,085,206

Boston Inspectional Services Department updated its data Oct 4, 2026. We checked it Oct 5, 19:45 UTC. See the city's official records.

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