# Building permits at 775 Commonwealth Av, Boston, MA The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $10M alteration or repair at 675-701 Commonwealth Av, permitted Aug 19. 12 permits on record here. The newest, Jun 16: Commercial dishwasher replacement. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 23 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jun 16, 2026 | 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/) | | Feb 9, 2026 | Plumbing | installing 6 sinks on the second floor for foot wash | $30,000 | [PL1819123](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1819123/) | | Sep 29, 2025 | Fire systems | Amendment to Building Permit ALT1435350. Submission of supporting documentation to align with BFD Fire Alarm permit application BFDF1518072 for the project to include construction of a new 2-hr fire barrier and decommissioning of an existing smoke control system that is no longer required by code. | Not listed | [A1691976](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1691976/) | | May 23, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Furnish and install ablation stations (foot wash) in both the men's room 210 (Qty. 3) and women's room 215 (Qty. 3). Provide and install plumbing as required, metal wall framing, tile work and painting. | $168,925 | [SF1724044](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1724044/) | | Apr 25, 2023 | Fire systems | SM#210272WAL - Furnish and install fire alarm | $940,000 | [EFA1465359](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1465359/) | | Apr 25, 2023 | Electrical | SM#210272WAL - Furnish and install lighting | $745,000 | [E1465357](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1465357/) | | Jul 7, 2016 | Electrical | Install fixtures, receptacles and switches. | $6,000 | [E606815](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E606815/) | | Jun 16, 2015 | Plumbing | Renovate floor drains, sinks, toilets, urinals, and water heaters. | Not listed | [PL484010](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL484010/) | | Aug 11, 2014 | Plumbing | Plumbing renovation. | Not listed | [PL394145](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL394145/) | | May 8, 2014 | Other | Miscellaneous Concrete Patching and Recoating | $109,090 | [SF359219](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF359219/) | | Jul 19, 2012 | Plumbing | New plumbing fixtures. | Not listed | [PL164265](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL164265/) | | Jul 25, 2011 | Electrical | Wire trash compactor,compost compactor,light and fan vent | $3,000 | [E87425](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E87425/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 23 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 17 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 1, 2026 | [22 Babbitt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-babbitt-st/) | 980 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/) | 340 ft 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 21, 2026 | [765 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/765-commonwealth-av/) | 530 ft E | Electrical | Install PVC underground for exterior receptacles. | $2,000 | [E1902006](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1902006/) | | Sep 18, 2026 | [22 Babbitt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-babbitt-st/) | 980 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/) | 980 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/) | 710 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/) | 960 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 11, 2026 | [22 Babbitt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-babbitt-st/) | 980 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/) | 980 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/) | 980 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/) | 980 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/) | 980 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/) | 980 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/) | 980 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/) | 960 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/) | 980 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/) | 980 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 19, 2026 | [675-701 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/675--701-commonwealth-av/) | 0.21 mi 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 4, 2026 | [855-861 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/855--861-commonwealth-av/) | 0.25 mi W | Plumbing | new sink and misc 80' of new piping for office | $10,000 | [PL1880340](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1880340/) | | Jul 23, 2026 | [855-861 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/855--861-commonwealth-av/) | 0.25 mi W | Fire systems | Adding (1) smoke detector and re-locating (2) strobes | $1,000 | [EFA1877357](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1877357/) | | Jun 15, 2026 | [855-861 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/855--861-commonwealth-av/) | 0.25 mi W | Electrical | Remove existing teldata back to termination panels in 403B Remove existing WAP and Enclosure during construction Install 2 teldata Cat 6a Duplex Information Outlets for WAPs Install 8 teldata Cat 6a Duplex Information Outlets for Station Locations Install WAPs and Enclosures after construction | $11,725 | [ELV1861194](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1861194/) | | Jun 10, 2026 | [855-861 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/855--861-commonwealth-av/) | 0.25 mi W | Electrical | Interior electrical renovation of 5th Floor Visual Arts space including demolition, new lighting, power, HVAC electrical connections, data receptacles, fire alarm modifications, and associated wiring. | $25,000 | [E1859028](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1859028/) | | May 29, 2026 | [855-861 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/855--861-commonwealth-av/) | 0.25 mi W | Alteration or repair | Renovation of existing office space on 5th floor. Demolition of floors, walls and ceilings, providing new openings in CMU walls. Providing new plumbing, electrical, and HVAC. Minor relocations of FA and FP devices | $512,089 | [ALT1847217](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1847217/) | ## More on this street Other addresses on Commonwealth Av with permits, nearest house number first: - [771 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/771-commonwealth-av/): newest permit May 14, 2025 - [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 - [871 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/871-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Oct 15, 2025 --- Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). 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