# Building permits at 85 Allston St, Boston, MA

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

Three permits on record here. The newest, Jun 1: Installation of underground for Boston Public Works Dept. lighting system. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 61 more permits (59 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 0.23 mi away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026 | Electrical | Installation of underground for Boston Public Works Dept. lighting system. | $37,584 | [E1851653](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851653/) |
| Apr 10, 2026 | Electrical | New electrical service to new court light poles. | $118,300 | [E1838277](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1838277/) |
| Nov 21, 2025 | Electrical | Spray pad bonding. | $3,345 | [E1799864](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1799864/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 2 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | [71 Allston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-allston-st/) | 100 ft N | Alteration or repair | Removing kitchen cabinets | $2,200 | [SF1901598](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901598/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [4-6 Greylock Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4--6-greylock-rd/) | 230 ft E | 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/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 28 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [5 Cambridge Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-cambridge-te/) | 970 ft NW | Plumbing | Renovation, basement 1 full bath. | $3,500 | [PL1906851](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1906851/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [125 Glenville Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/125-glenville-av/) | 600 ft S | 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/) | 800 ft S | 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 25, 2026 | [5 Cambridge Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-cambridge-te/) | 970 ft NW | Electrical | installing light and outlet up to code for a finsih basement with one playroom, one office, one bathroom and one mechanical room | $8,500 | [E1903945](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903945/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [12 Adella Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-adella-pl/) | 590 ft N | Alteration or repair | Install 18 jarvey replacement windows. Energy staar, inserts only with no structural work | $15,850 | [SF1899439](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899439/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [69 Quint Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-quint-av/) | 740 ft E | Plumbing | replacement of a range | $200 | [G1899362](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1899362/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [3 Islington Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-islington-te/) | 740 ft N | Alteration or repair | pouring a concrete slab in the basemant and replacing 3 windows | $3,200 | [SF1896156](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896156/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [5 Cambridge Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-cambridge-te/) | 970 ft NW | Alteration or repair | basement renovation as follows Building playroom, office, storage and bathroom This basement belongs to unit one | $50,000 | [ALT1883143](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1883143/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [117-119 Glenville Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/117--119-glenville-av/) | 610 ft S | 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 17, 2026 | [5 Islington Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-islington-te/) | 770 ft N | Alteration or repair | Installation of new vinyl siding | $25,800 | [SF1888561](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888561/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [1391 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1391-commonwealth-av/) | 780 ft SW | Plumbing | replace existing tub/shower valve and drain with new shower valve and drain | $1,895 | [PL1884070](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1884070/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [35 Allston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-allston-st/) | 570 ft NE | Electrical | Installation and wiring of ductless system consisting of two condensers and five mini split heads. Service upgrade 100A > 200A to maintain amperage, UA#27386943 | $27,585 | [SF1869971](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869971/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [35 Allston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-allston-st/) | 570 ft NE | Electrical | Installation and wiring of ductless system consisting of two condensers and five mini split heads. Service upgrade 100A > 200A to maintain amperage, UA#27386943 | $9,195 | [E1869439](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1869439/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [10 Imrie Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-imrie-rd/) | 840 ft NW | Electrical | EV charger | $2,270 | [E1836348](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1836348/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [1315 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1315-commonwealth-av/) | 820 ft SE | Plumbing | swapping out existing DHW boiler that is leaking | $8,000 | [PL1868102](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1868102/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [14 Park Vale Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-park-vale-av/) | 910 ft E | Electrical | replace federal pacific panel with a circuit breaker type | $1,200 | [E1870018](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870018/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [17r Griggs Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17r-griggs-pl/) | 280 ft N | Electrical | Bathroom remodel including installation of new receptacles, lighting, exaust fan, switches, and wiring | $2,500 | [E1864734](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1864734/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [17r Griggs Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17r-griggs-pl/) | 280 ft N | Plumbing | Bathroom remodel | $3,500 | [PL1863188](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1863188/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [1399 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1399-commonwealth-av/) | 790 ft SW | Plumbing | Replacing gas dryers in common area laundry room. | $400 | [G1861123](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1861123/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [17r Griggs Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17r-griggs-pl/) | 280 ft N | Alteration or repair | Renovate second floor bathroom | $32,600 | [SF1853711](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853711/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [1423 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1423-commonwealth-av/) | 980 ft SW | Plumbing | UNIT 101 - Convert basement bathtub to shower and replace toilet and valve. | $6,000 | [PL1856381](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1856381/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [1423 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1423-commonwealth-av/) | 980 ft SW | Alteration or repair | UNIT 101 - Demo drywall in basement unit's bathtub and replace with new shower. Replace existing toilet with new toilet. Inspection for fire stopping and/or insulation. | $15,000 | [SF1856371](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856371/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [1395 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1395-commonwealth-av/) | 780 ft SW | Plumbing | replace existing tub/shower valve and drain with new shower valve and drain | $1,895 | [PL1852036](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1852036/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [48-52 Glenville Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48--52-glenville-av/) | 800 ft SE | 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 13, 2026 | [84 Gordon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84-gordon-st/) | 960 ft W | Electrical | Bedroom and kitchen remodel, replace old electric panel for new. Install a 20 amps for bathroom. Replace old Knobs tube. On unit 205 | $7,000 | [E1848288](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1848288/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [20 Radcliffe Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-radcliffe-rd/) | 420 ft E | Plumbing | Kitchen sink replacement | $1,000 | [PL1846265](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846265/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [84 Gordon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84-gordon-st/) | 960 ft W | Plumbing | Kitchen remodeling | $2,000 | [PL1845968](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1845968/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [84 Gordon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84-gordon-st/) | 960 ft W | Alteration or repair | Kitchen remodeling, bedroom remodeling, replace new electrical panel in Unit 205 | $41,697 | [SF1844646](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844646/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 31 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | [178 Brighton Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/178-brighton-av/) | 0.22 mi NE | Plumbing | bathroom reno, replace a shower valve a toilet a dishwasher and a kitchen sink | $3,000 | [PL1901975](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1901975/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [1266-1270 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1266--1270-commonwealth-av/) | 0.23 mi SE | Electrical | New 200 unit apartment building with parking under | $7,000,000 | [E1901669](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1901669/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [501 Cambridge St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/501-cambridge-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Electrical | Installing (10) cameras at Blank Street Coffee....added workers comp form. | $2,700 | [ELV1901319](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1901319/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [164-174 Brighton Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/164--174-brighton-av/) | 0.23 mi NE | Electrical | Replaced a bad panel | $2,000 | [E1901449](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1901449/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [501 Cambridge St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/501-cambridge-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Electrical | Run necessary speaker cable for (5) ceiling speakers | $1,000 | [ELV1899704](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1899704/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [501 Cambridge St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/501-cambridge-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Plumbing | Gas piping to new hot water heater 100,000 BTU's & existing furnaces 258,000 BTU's | $5,000 | [G1897310](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1897310/) |
| Sep 6, 2026 | [178 Brighton Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/178-brighton-av/) | 0.22 mi NE | Electrical | Kitchen renovation and bathroom renovation. | $9,200 | [E1894968](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1894968/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [1266-1270 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1266--1270-commonwealth-av/) | 0.23 mi SE | Electrical | Temp electrical service for construction | $2,500 | [ETS1894566](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1894566/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [533 Cambridge St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/533-cambridge-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Electrical | Bond the Csst Gas piping | $3,000 | [E1895044](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895044/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [178 Brighton Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/178-brighton-av/) | 0.22 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Moving Non structural wall 18". ADD LVLs to support roof structure above and add headers, Extending lower dropped ceiling to expand kitchen remodel. All sink oven and dishwasher remain in same locations | $39,644 | [ALT1840668](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1840668/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [1267-1269 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1267--1269-commonwealth-av/) | 0.19 mi E | Electrical | upgrade electrical panelboard | $1,800 | [E1889651](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1889651/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [477-489 Cambridge St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/477--489-cambridge-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Fire systems | Commercial hood with fire suppression installed in Unit 483 from; Coffee shop to; take out restaurant; -; 477–489 Cambridge St. All cooking equipment (grill, fryer, stove) will be electric. No gas. Installation supervised by licensed electrician. Plans and diagrams attached | $30,000 | [ALT1830110](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1830110/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [208 Kelton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/208-kelton-st/) | 0.24 mi S | 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/) | 0.22 mi S | Electrical | Replace old FPE circuit breaker panel with new 20 circuit panel | $1,700 | [E1883028](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1883028/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [1251 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1251-commonwealth-av/) | 0.20 mi E | Electrical | Install 20, 4 inch recessed lights | $1,100 | [E1882063](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882063/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [1266-1270 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1266--1270-commonwealth-av/) | 0.23 mi SE | Demolition | Demolition of existing 1 story (with Basement) and removal of demo debris. | $119,697 | [SF1847021](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847021/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [83 Gordon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/83-gordon-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Plumbing | Re-pipe gas line from meter set to stove in kitchen in APT 8 | $200 | [G1858570](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1858570/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [217a-229 Brighton Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/217a--229-brighton-av/) | 0.21 mi N | Sign | NAPA Auto Parts Signage - Re-face existing wedge shaped door sign on south elevation (fronting Brighton Ave); Install (1) internally illuminated sign cabinet to west elevation (fronting Craftsman St); Install (1) set of face-lit channel letters to east elevation [eFile] | $8,769 | [ALT1868068](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1868068/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [180-190a Brighton Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/180--190a-brighton-av/) | 0.20 mi NE | Plumbing | Connection of new Combi Oven in Saloniki Greek Restaurant Space | $8,000 | [PL1866968](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1866968/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [180-190a Brighton Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/180--190a-brighton-av/) | 0.20 mi NE | Plumbing | Connection of new Combi oven in Saloniki Greek Restaurant space | $7,000 | [G1866972](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1866972/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [180-190a Brighton Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/180--190a-brighton-av/) | 0.20 mi NE | Sign | Installation of (1) illuminated wall sign to read "Saloniki Greek" and (1) illuminated blade sign to read "Saloniki Greek" | $11,765 | [ALT1864806](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1864806/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [501 Cambridge St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/501-cambridge-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Plumbing | Plumbing piping and fixtures at Blank St Coffee | $69,500 | [PL1862711](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1862711/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [170 Kelton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/170-kelton-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Plumbing | Install gas stove unit #5 | $1,000 | [G1862323](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1862323/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [1435 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1435-commonwealth-av/) | 0.22 mi SW | Plumbing | Replacing gas dryers in common area laundry room. | $400 | [G1861124](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1861124/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [65 Brainerd Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/65-brainerd-rd/) | 0.24 mi SE | 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/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [1284 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1284-commonwealth-av/) | 0.22 mi SE | Other | install new rubber roof | $65,000 | [SF1857651](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857651/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [91 Gordon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/91-gordon-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Alteration or repair | Replacing 2 Windows and 2 Doors Installing 1 New Door | $7,450 | [SF1857225](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857225/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [1266-1270 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1266--1270-commonwealth-av/) | 0.23 mi SE | 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 20, 2026 | [501 Cambridge St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/501-cambridge-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Electrical | Blank Street Coffee - New tenant fit out installing new lighting, wiring, and breakers to accommodate new tenant. | $39,200 | [E1851147](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851147/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [501 Cambridge St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/501-cambridge-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Electrical | New 400 Amp Service | $5,000 | [E1850912](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1850912/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [180-190a Brighton Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/180--190a-brighton-av/) | 0.20 mi NE | Sign | replace the existing wall sign with a new Metro by Tmobile set of channel letters | $3,400 | [ALT1844981](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1844981/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

Hearings are public: you can comment or attend. Dates can move; check the city's page before you go.

| Status | Hearing | Address | Distance | Request | Case | City's words | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Approved | Jul 23, 2026 | 16 High Rock Wy | 700 ft W | Zoning appeal: "Kitchen addition Front vestibule addition…" | [BOA1851194](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2026-05-19 |

## More on this street

Other addresses on Allston St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [71 Allston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-allston-st/): newest permit Sep 18, 2026
- [68-70 Allston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/68--70-allston-st/): newest permit Oct 10, 2025
- [105 Allston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/105-allston-st/): newest permit Mar 16, 2026
- [51-53 Allston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51--53-allston-st/): newest permit Apr 15, 2026
- [45 Allston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45-allston-st/): newest permit Aug 14, 2025
- [44 Allston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-allston-st/): newest permit May 2, 2025
- [38 Allston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-allston-st/): newest permit Oct 18, 2024
- [37 Allston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-allston-st/): newest permit Oct 7, 2026
- [35 Allston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-allston-st/): newest permit Jul 28, 2026
- [26 Allston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-allston-st/): newest permit Apr 3, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-11 20:45 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

Zoning requests come from the Boston Zoning Board of Appeal tracker (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/zoning-board-of-appeal-tracker). We read it Oct 11, 17:17 UTC.

Map, all 3 permits at this address and 61 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-allston-st/