# Building permits at 851 Beacon St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $30M alteration or repair at 700 Commonwealth Av, permitted May 20.

Four permits on record here. The newest, Mar 31: Proposed to change the Occupancy from 9 lodging house units and a beauty parlor to 10 lodging house units and. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 126 more permits (108 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Proposed to change the Occupancy from 9 lodging house units and a beauty parlor to 10 lodging house units and increase capacity from 15 lodgers to 20 lodgers (as per plans). | $8,000 | [ALT1728279](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1728279/) |
| Mar 25, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Amend to the application # ALT1202955 to revise plans to verify the As-Built Condition for (9 Logging House and a Beauty Parlor). | Not listed | [A1693818](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1693818/) |
| Apr 4, 2023 | Electrical | Upgrade electrical service from 200 to 600 Amps, underground | $19,000 | [E1456043](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1456043/) |
| Aug 22, 2022 | Fire systems | Installation of Fire Alarm system with radio for Central Station monitoring. | $1,000 | [EFA1362310](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1362310/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 20 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | [857 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/857-beacon-st/) | 80 ft SW | Electrical | Installation of new electrical wiring for new elevator unit replacement. | $8,500 | [E1877709](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1877709/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [873 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/873-beacon-st/) | 230 ft W | Plumbing | Re Pipe existing kitchen and bathroom on the first floor | $5,500 | [PL1897045](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1897045/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [873 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/873-beacon-st/) | 230 ft W | Alteration or repair | Remodel kitchen and bath of studio apartment #12, replace flooring, paint | $10,000 | [SF1875990](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875990/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [873 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/873-beacon-st/) | 230 ft W | Electrical | Rewire the apartment unit #12 | $5,000 | [E1891873](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1891873/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [833 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/833-beacon-st/) | 240 ft E | Electrical | Unit 205 Changing outlets, switches and lights with slight remodel | $1,750 | [E1891880](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1891880/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [833 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/833-beacon-st/) | 240 ft E | Electrical | Change outlets, switches and light, with slight remodel of kitchen | $2,150 | [E1891879](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1891879/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [839-843 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/839--843-beacon-st/) | 160 ft NE | Alteration or repair | First floor empty retail space convert to Nail Salon, Construction, new framing, flooring, sheetrock, plumbing, electrical. | $140,000 | [ALT1848263](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1848263/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [856 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/856-beacon-st/) | 200 ft NW | Roofing | Cut & repoint mortar joints..Repair minor sill & header damage...apply clear waterproofing... | $190,000 | [SF1877458](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877458/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [833 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/833-beacon-st/) | 240 ft E | Alteration or repair | Demolition, Plumbing works, electrical works, appliance works, tile and plank flooring works, paint works, cabinet work, countertop work | $34,400 | [SF1868253](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868253/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [833 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/833-beacon-st/) | 240 ft E | Alteration or repair | Demolition, Plumbing works, electrical works, appliance works, tile and plank flooring works, paint works, cabinet work, countertop work | $34,400 | [SF1851872](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851872/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [844-844a Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/844--844a-beacon-st/) | 200 ft N | Electrical | Replace old wiring with new wiring. Install new light fixtures, swithces, and receptacles in unit 505. | $5,000 | [E1862219](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862219/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [844-844a Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/844--844a-beacon-st/) | 200 ft N | Electrical | Replace old wiring with new wiring. Install new light fixtures, swithces, and receptacles in unit 405. | $5,000 | [E1862214](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862214/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [844-844a Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/844--844a-beacon-st/) | 200 ft N | Electrical | Replace old wiring with new wiring. Install new light fixtures, swithces, and receptacles in unit 305. | $5,000 | [E1862208](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862208/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [844-844a Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/844--844a-beacon-st/) | 200 ft N | Electrical | Replace old wiring with new wiring. Install new light fixtures, swithces, and receptacles in unit 205. | $5,000 | [E1862198](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862198/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [844-844a Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/844--844a-beacon-st/) | 200 ft N | Electrical | Replace old wiring with new wiring. Install new light fixtures, swithces, and receptacles in unit 105. | $5,000 | [E1862179](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862179/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [833 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/833-beacon-st/) | 240 ft E | Plumbing | Unit 206: Install tub, toilet, vanity, kitchen sink and dishwasher. Set tub in mortar bed and rough/install shower valve. | $2,500 | [PL1861255](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1861255/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [833 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/833-beacon-st/) | 240 ft E | Plumbing | Unit 205: Install tub, toilet, vanity, kitchen sink and dishwasher. Set tub in mortar bed and rough/install shower valve. | $2,500 | [PL1861245](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1861245/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [848 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/848-beacon-st/) | 200 ft N | Fire systems | The existing brownstone building at 848 Beacon Street, Boston, MA will have a new fire alarm system installed and will undergo cosmetic finish upgrades throughout the building. The building will be equipped with a new full coverage sprinkler system and new fire alarm devices will be installed | $150,000 | [ALT1850886](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1850886/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [857 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/857-beacon-st/) | 80 ft SW | Alteration or repair | This amendment increases the overall height of the doghouse in the proposed plans for ALT1731150 by 3'6", adds an access door, access stair from roof and a maintenance platform around elevator equipment.eplan -- BOA decision valid until 03/2028; APPROVED WITH PROVISO: Machine beams on head house to  | $3,000 | [A1798212](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1798212/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [848 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/848-beacon-st/) | 200 ft N | Fire systems | Install new addressable fire alarm system with panel and devices. | $75,000 | [EFA1844946](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1844946/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 69 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [9 Buswell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-buswell-st/) | 550 ft NW | Electrical | basement wire for 2 electric dryer and 2 washer | $2,900 | [E1907394](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1907394/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [201 Brookline Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/201-brookline-av/) | 870 ft SE | Electrical | Renovation to existing lab space. Changing lights, power outlets, Fire alarm, wiremold. | $180,000 | [E1905198](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905198/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [201 Brookline Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/201-brookline-av/) | 870 ft SE | Plumbing | Renovation of sanitary waste and domestic water for existing lab. | $33,000 | [PL1905499](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1905499/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [912-912a Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/912--912a-beacon-st/) | 710 ft W | Sign | Replace the existing Gong Cha sign and install a new front-lit channel letter sign("TEAHOLIC")(same size) | $2,400 | [ALT1896713](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1896713/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [700 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/700-commonwealth-av/) | 950 ft N | Fire systems | Installation of new fire alarm system in dormitory tower. | $950,000 | [EFA1902449](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1902449/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [401 Park Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/401-park-dr/) | 870 ft S | Plumbing | Fitness-area plumbing work on the 1st and 2nd floors: remove 2 existing water heaters and install 1 drinking fountain with associated piping. | $14,300 | [PL1904350](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1904350/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [401 Park Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/401-park-dr/) | 870 ft S | Alteration or repair | 2nd floor Renovation of existing approximately 4,000 SF security office into a new fitness space available for building tenants. The occupancy type is Group B, Business Occupancy for level 2 and will be changed to Occupancy type A-3 Assembly Exercise room. [ePlans] | $670,230 | [ALT1872459](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1872459/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [700 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/700-commonwealth-av/) | 950 ft N | 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/) | 950 ft N | 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/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [401 Park Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/401-park-dr/) | 870 ft S | Electrical | 208 telecom drops on the 1st & 2nd floors of 401 Park Drive for tenant Equinox Fenway Main Club CZ-267385 | $84,314 | [ELV1902190](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1902190/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [401 Park Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/401-park-dr/) | 870 ft S | Electrical | Renovation of existing office space into gym | $125,000 | [E1901626](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1901626/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [462 Park Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/462-park-dr/) | 520 ft SW | Alteration or repair | 1. Remodel bathroom at 2nd floor. 2. Repair floors 3. No structural work | $20,000 | [SF1851433](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851433/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [919 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/919-beacon-st/) | 790 ft W | Electrical | Bedroom and bathroom remodel Permit for final inspection Rough inspection is pass a ready | $2,500 | [E1900889](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900889/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [465 Park Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/465-park-dr/) | 310 ft SW | Alteration or repair | The side fire escape system will have all old bolts replaced with new ones. All landings, stringer & treads will be re-secured with new bolts. The cantilever ladder will be re-secured with new bolts. Seal all wall connections. Scraped of all rust and chipped paint, and re-painted. FEA will be filed. | $7,600 | [SF1897476](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897476/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [201 Brookline Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/201-brookline-av/) | 870 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Renovation of 3000 sq ft of laboratory space located on the 13th floor of the building. Work includes electrical, plumbing, HVAC as well as fire alarm and fire protection. | $872,410 | [ALT1894176](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1894176/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [109 Brookline Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/109-brookline-av/) | 960 ft E | Alteration or repair | Installation of kitchenette and associated finishes for existing office space | $89,996 | [SF1891632](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1891632/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [201 Brookline Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/201-brookline-av/) | 870 ft SE | Plumbing | Water heater replacement | $900 | [PL1896656](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1896656/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [50 Buswell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-buswell-st/) | 840 ft W | Plumbing | Remove the existing boiler and replace with a new boiler (Weil McLain H-588-S) and burner (Power Flame CR1-G-12) | $15,000 | [G1895637](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1895637/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [464 Park Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/464-park-dr/) | 520 ft SW | Plumbing | Remove existing furnace and replace with new furnace | $5,000 | [G1886551](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1886551/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [401 Park Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/401-park-dr/) | 870 ft S | Electrical | 401 Park Drive Boston, MA 02215 | $61,000 | [E1889694](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1889694/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [9 Buswell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-buswell-st/) | 550 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Existing laundry in lower level, owner wants new floor, new plumbing, walls, ceiling, painting, stairs to be trimmed out, lighting | $68,988 | [SF1887666](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1887666/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [401 Park Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/401-park-dr/) | 870 ft S | Electrical | Low Voltage HVAC Controls | $125,000 | [ELV1886724](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1886724/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [874-880 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/874--880-beacon-st/) | 380 ft W | Alteration or repair | Cosmetic Masonry Repairs to the exterior envelope of the Bellfry, Latern and Spire. | $385,000 | [SF1880601](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880601/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [9 Buswell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-buswell-st/) | 550 ft NW | Electrical | Removal and replacement of existing FPE meter stack Installing emergency lights and signs | $9,500 | [E1884466](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1884466/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [6 Keswick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-keswick-st/) | 640 ft SW | Alteration or repair | replace the windows | $4,000 | [SF1880628](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880628/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [401 Park Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/401-park-dr/) | 870 ft S | Electrical | 5 telecom drops on the 1st floor of 401 Park Drive for tenant Equinox Fenway CZ-267385 | $2,652 | [ELV1880171](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1880171/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [401 Park Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/401-park-dr/) | 870 ft S | Sign | Debranding Notes: De-Branding to occur in the morning of first day of Closing • Remove all exterior signage – (3) exterior signs o Park Drive signage – Unbolt from awning frame and make electrical safe o (2) Blade Signs in Parking Garage – Remove, patch and make electrical safe • Remove branding sti | $303,485 | [SF1873552](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873552/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [24 Cummington Ma](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-cummington-ma/) | 750 ft NE | Electrical | Add (1) explosion proof receptacle with back box and dedicated circuit. | $1,500 | [E1874797](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874797/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [14 Buswell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-buswell-st/) | 340 ft NW | Electrical | Replace old wiring with new wiring. Install new light fixtures, swithces, and receptacles in unit 609. | $5,000 | [E1874085](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874085/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [14 Buswell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-buswell-st/) | 340 ft NW | Electrical | Replace old wiring with new wiring. Install new light fixtures, swithces, and receptacles in unit 611. | $5,000 | [E1874090](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874090/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [14 Buswell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-buswell-st/) | 340 ft NW | Electrical | Replace old wiring with new wiring. Install new light fixtures, swithces, and receptacles in unit 304. | $5,000 | [E1874083](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874083/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [14 Buswell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-buswell-st/) | 340 ft NW | Electrical | Replace old wiring with new wiring. Install new light fixtures, swithces, and receptacles in unit 612. | $5,000 | [E1874074](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874074/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [14 Buswell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-buswell-st/) | 340 ft NW | Electrical | Replace old wiring with new wiring. Install new light fixtures, swithces, and receptacles in unit 604. | $5,000 | [E1874068](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874068/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [14 Buswell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-buswell-st/) | 340 ft NW | Electrical | Replace old wiring with new wiring. Install new light fixtures, swithces, and receptacles in unit 615. | $5,000 | [E1873419](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1873419/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [14 Buswell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-buswell-st/) | 340 ft NW | Electrical | Replace old wiring with new wiring. Install new light fixtures, swithces, and receptacles in unit 416. | $5,000 | [E1873409](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1873409/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [14 Buswell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-buswell-st/) | 340 ft NW | Electrical | Replace old wiring with new wiring. Install new light fixtures, swithces, and receptacles in unit 401. | $5,000 | [E1873401](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1873401/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [14 Buswell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-buswell-st/) | 340 ft NW | Electrical | Replace old wiring with new wiring. Install new light fixtures, swithces, and receptacles in unit 608. | $5,000 | [E1864245](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1864245/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [14 Buswell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-buswell-st/) | 340 ft NW | Electrical | Replace old wiring with new wiring. Install new light fixtures, swithces, and receptacles in unit 402. | $5,000 | [E1864243](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1864243/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [14 Buswell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-buswell-st/) | 340 ft NW | Electrical | Replace old wiring with new wiring. Install new light fixtures, swithces, and receptacles in unit 514. | $5,000 | [E1861318](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861318/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [14 Buswell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-buswell-st/) | 340 ft NW | Electrical | Replace old wiring with new wiring. Install new light fixtures, swithces, and receptacles in unit 614. | $5,000 | [E1856910](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1856910/) |
| Jul 18, 2026 | [462 Park Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/462-park-dr/) | 520 ft SW | Plumbing | Renovation, 2nd fl kitchen stove. | $800 | [G1872672](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1872672/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [462 Park Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/462-park-dr/) | 520 ft SW | Plumbing | Renovation, 1st fl kitchen, washer and 1 full bath. 2Nd fl kitchen and 1 full bath. 3Rd fl washer, utility sink and 1 full bath. | $14,000 | [PL1872668](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1872668/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [462 Park Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/462-park-dr/) | 520 ft SW | Electrical | Rewiring unit #1,2,3 and common area, and 3 x 100 amps sub-panel | $36,000 | [E1871483](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1871483/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [462 Park Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/462-park-dr/) | 520 ft SW | Alteration or repair | 1st floor- remodeling kitchen and bathroom and adding a laundry; 3rd floor- remodeling kitchen and bathroom and adding a laundry. | $40,000 | [SF1861128](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861128/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [401 Park Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/401-park-dr/) | 870 ft S | Fire systems | Fire alarm scope associated with a fit-up on the ground level. New wiring & devices to be installed & tied to an existing system. | $12,000 | [EFA1870431](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1870431/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [700 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/700-commonwealth-av/) | 950 ft N | 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/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [401 Park Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/401-park-dr/) | 870 ft S | Electrical | Electrical scope associated with a tenant fit-up on the ground level. Electrical scope includes installation of new panelboard, transformer, receptacles, light fixtures, & lighting controls. | $28,000 | [E1870422](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870422/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [6 Keswick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-keswick-st/) | 640 ft SW | Electrical | Rewire the kitchen,bathroom and two bedrooms | $18,000 | [E1868920](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1868920/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [457 Park Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/457-park-dr/) | 370 ft SW | Electrical | Install (4) 20 amp circuits on 1st floor. Install (8) 20 amp circuits on 2nd floor. Install (8) 20 amp circuits on 3rd floor. All work old work style and surface wire mold. Install arc fault breakers on new circuits. Change out (2) panels to get rid of mini breakers. | $21,000 | [E1868125](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1868125/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [401 Park Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/401-park-dr/) | 870 ft S | Alteration or repair | Interior fit-out of a temporary sales space including new partitions, HVAC/Electrical upgrades, and associated architectural finishes. No change of occupancy or exterior signage is associated with this permit application. | $409,456 | [ALT1852522](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1852522/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [6 Keswick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-keswick-st/) | 640 ft SW | Plumbing | Kitchen remodeling in unit #5 | $300 | [G1863570](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1863570/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [6 Keswick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-keswick-st/) | 640 ft SW | Plumbing | Kitchen remodeling and New bathroom | $7,500 | [PL1863560](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1863560/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [6 Keswick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-keswick-st/) | 640 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Kitchen Remodeling, New bathroom and new closet in the bedrrom in unit #5 | $73,500 | [SF1863091](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863091/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [700 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/700-commonwealth-av/) | 950 ft N | 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/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [401 Park Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/401-park-dr/) | 870 ft S | Plumbing | New Fitness Center | $1,500 | [G1859766](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1859766/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [401 Park Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/401-park-dr/) | 870 ft S | Plumbing | New Fitness Center | $1,550,000 | [PL1859759](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1859759/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [401 Park Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/401-park-dr/) | 870 ft S | Fire systems | Fire alarm scope associated with renovations on the 1st &; 2nd floor. New devices &; wiring tied to an existing system. | $170,000 | [EFA1859961](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1859961/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [401 Park Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/401-park-dr/) | 870 ft S | Electrical | Electrical scope associated with renovations on floors 1 & 2. New light fixtures, lighting controls, receptacles, grounding & bonding, panelboards & transformers to be installed throughout. | $1,100,000 | [E1859885](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1859885/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [24 Cummington Ma](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-cummington-ma/) | 750 ft NE | Electrical | Installation of audiovisual systems in boston university chemistry dept. | $300,000 | [ELV1857481](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1857481/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [462 Park Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/462-park-dr/) | 520 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Remodel kitchen at 2nd floor. | $20,000 | [SF1851688](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851688/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [20-22 Medfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20--22-medfield-st/) | 790 ft SW | Electrical | Direct wiring to replacement HVAC equipment | $1,500 | [E1851432](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851432/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [401 Park Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/401-park-dr/) | 870 ft S | Alteration or repair | Change occupancy to include fitness center (health club) with cafe. Then renovate 48,656 sq. ft. on first and second floors as per plans filed herewith to be used as Equinox Fitness Center and Cafe after renovations are completed. See pda no. 36 for zoning.eplan; APPROVED WITH PROVISO: To provide wa | $1,703,000 | [ALT1807998](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1807998/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [24 Cummington Ma](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-cummington-ma/) | 750 ft NE | Electrical | (3) Cooling towers being replaced on the roof top. (3) VFD's for towers being replaced in Penthouse Mech Room. | $15,000 | [E1853138](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1853138/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [700 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/700-commonwealth-av/) | 950 ft N | 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/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [6 Keswick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-keswick-st/) | 640 ft SW | Electrical | Rewire a bathroom | $2,500 | [E1850389](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1850389/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [421 Park Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/421-park-dr/) | 530 ft S | Electrical | We are applying for an electrical permit for the continuation of installation of light and power to the outside area of 421 Park Drive, this request is due to the closing of permit E1486659 for the interior work that originally had this work included. | $10,000 | [E1849685](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1849685/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [6 Keswick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-keswick-st/) | 640 ft SW | Plumbing | Bathroom remodeling in Unit 3 | $3,500 | [PL1846223](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846223/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [401 Park Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/401-park-dr/) | 870 ft S | Alteration or repair | Vertical Subdivision: Existing lot is 401 Park Drive (ID 2100077000) consisting of 346,234 sqft which will be subdivided into two parcels. Parcel 401-C will retain the 401 Park Drive address consisting of 230,897 sqft and parcel 421-B with address 421 Park Drive (ALT1599000) consisting of 115,337 sq | Not listed | [ALT1598990](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1598990/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [6 Keswick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-keswick-st/) | 640 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Bathroom remodeling unit 3 | $22,000 | [SF1846005](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846005/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 37 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | [132-138 Brookline Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/132--138-brookline-av/) | 0.19 mi SE | Electrical | Just Salads 4 speakers 21 CAT6 network drops, rack with amplifier | $4,300 | [ELV1904394](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1904394/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [22 Babbitt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-babbitt-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Electrical | Install 11 data outlets | $9,000 | [ELV1903721](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1903721/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [122-130 Brookline Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/122--130-brookline-av/) | 0.20 mi SE | Electrical | Install security cameras for new Pressed Cafe at 126 Brookline Ave | $5,000 | [ELV1904584](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1904584/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [22 Babbitt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-babbitt-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | 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/) | 0.21 mi NW | Electrical | Small Lab Renovation, Albro Lab 627-628 | $15,000 | [E1901927](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1901927/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [122-130 Brookline Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/122--130-brookline-av/) | 0.20 mi SE | Sign | Installation of (2) sets of halo lit channel letters to read "Pressed Cafe". There will also be (2) illuminated blade signs to display the company logo. | $36,688 | [ALT1895248](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1895248/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [85 Van Ness St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-van-ness-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical | Temporary generator power for the Taste of Fenway event on 9/16 | $2,000 | [ETS1899709](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1899709/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [132-138 Brookline Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/132--138-brookline-av/) | 0.19 mi SE | Electrical | connect 3 signs to existing electrical service for Just Salad | $1,000 | [E1899217](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899217/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [631-639 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/631--639-commonwealth-av/) | 0.23 mi N | Alteration or repair | Provide exhaust system for existing classroom. | $179,406 | [SF1897255](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897255/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [132-138 Brookline Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/132--138-brookline-av/) | 0.19 mi SE | Electrical | Perform Low Voltage work at Samuels Properties - 200 Brookline, 401 Park, 1330, Van Ness-Install cameras, intercoms, card readers etc. | $25,000 | [ELV1899039](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1899039/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [180 Brookline Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/180-brookline-av/) | 0.22 mi SE | Electrical | Preventative maintenance | $20,000 | [E1894124](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1894124/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [132-138 Brookline Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/132--138-brookline-av/) | 0.19 mi SE | Sign | Install two (2) sets of internally illuminated channel letters on raceways (one on southwest elevation and one on southeast elevation), one blade sign and window vinyl graphics as per drawings provided | $18,410 | [ALT1886371](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1886371/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [122-130 Brookline Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/122--130-brookline-av/) | 0.20 mi SE | Electrical | AV wiring, IT Network with POS terminals. Work is being performed at 126 Brookline Ave the new Pressed Cafe location. | $75,000 | [ELV1896945](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1896945/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [584-598 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/584--598-commonwealth-av/) | 0.22 mi NE | Electrical | Access control doors | $65,000 | [ELV1896773](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1896773/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [132-138 Brookline Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/132--138-brookline-av/) | 0.19 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Tenant buildout for a "Just Salad" restaurant, replacing the Sweetgreen. No change in use. Associated MEP-FP-FA work. GC Is tbd | $530,000 | [ALT1866794](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1866794/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [584-598 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/584--598-commonwealth-av/) | 0.22 mi NE | Electrical | Provide wiring for one environmental room for the Chem Lab for BU including wiring from control panel into the environmental room. | $14,000 | [E1890453](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890453/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [122-130 Brookline Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/122--130-brookline-av/) | 0.20 mi SE | Electrical | CHIPOTLE: Emergency Water Damage from sprinkler head Saturday 8/15/26. This is for the electrical inspection of all electrical effected by Saturdays sprinkler head opening. The only electrical device effected was a 2x2 drop in fixtures that was replaced. | $1,000 | [E1889911](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1889911/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [675-701 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/675--701-commonwealth-av/) | 0.25 mi N | 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/) | 0.21 mi NW | Plumbing | installing 1 emergency shower / eyewash station | $14,000 | [PL1884432](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1884432/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [584-598 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/584--598-commonwealth-av/) | 0.22 mi NE | Alteration or repair | This is to amend building permit #ALT1732443 to capture Bulletin#04 layout modifications | $306,027 | [A1880703](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1880703/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [122-130 Brookline Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/122--130-brookline-av/) | 0.20 mi SE | Sign | Installation of new - 32" w x 144" h x 3" d - stainless steel, cabinet style, internally lit blade sign with push-through acrylic lettering. | $8,000 | [ALT1852428](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1852428/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [22 Babbitt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-babbitt-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | 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 17, 2026 | [144-180 Brookline Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/144--180-brookline-av/) | 0.20 mi SE | Sign | Install (3) shed style awnings - (1) 37"h x 159"w x 40"d, (2) 37"h x 240"w x 40"d; aluminum frame with green Sunbrella fabric and white graphics (1.7 SF total) | $21,279 | [ALT1857509](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1857509/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [122-130 Brookline Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/122--130-brookline-av/) | 0.20 mi SE | Electrical | HVAC Controls | $18,000 | [ELV1868485](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1868485/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [22 Babbitt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-babbitt-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | 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/) | 0.21 mi NW | 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/) | 0.21 mi NW | 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 8, 2026 | [122-130 Brookline Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/122--130-brookline-av/) | 0.20 mi SE | Electrical | Renovation to the Lobby of 126 Brookline Ave. | $50,000 | [E1858337](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1858337/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [22 Babbitt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-babbitt-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Electrical | Install (10) new data locations in basement | $9,500 | [ELV1857058](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1857058/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [605 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/605-commonwealth-av/) | 0.25 mi NE | Sign | Install Individual letters to brick wall to read: "BOSTON UNIVERSITY WHEELOCK COLLEGE OF EDUCATION &; HUMAN DEVELOPMENT" as approved by BPDA | $15,000 | [ALT1848608](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1848608/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [144-180 Brookline Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/144--180-brookline-av/) | 0.20 mi SE | Sign | NAYA Signage - Install (1) set of face-lit raceway-mounted channel letters, "NAYA" (14.3 SF); Install (1) internally illum blade sign, 30" diameter, overall projection is 32" | $16,458 | [ALT1851803](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1851803/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [22 Babbitt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-babbitt-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Electrical | HVAC and temperature controls for renovated lab | $15,000 | [ELV1853702](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1853702/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [22 Babbitt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-babbitt-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Fire systems | New Interior fit up for lab | $6,000 | [EFA1851869](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1851869/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [122-130 Brookline Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/122--130-brookline-av/) | 0.20 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Location: 126 Brookline Avenue for One Medical Offices, Amending Permit ALT1736228 to show plan adjustments for plumbing changes, new drawings issued for Architectural and MEP adjustments. Eplans*Assigned 4.6.26 | $25,000 | [A1835794](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1835794/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [180 Brookline Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/180-brookline-av/) | 0.22 mi SE | Plumbing | Replacing Booster Pump and associated piping | $51,000 | [PL1849793](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1849793/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [22 Babbitt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-babbitt-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | 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/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [122-130 Brookline Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/122--130-brookline-av/) | 0.20 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Interior Renovations of existing lobby space. Work includes removal of finishes, flooring, painting, millwork, minor electrical work. | $161,385 | [SF1845644](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845644/) |

## 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 | Dec 16, 2025 | At this address |  | Zoning appeal: "Proposed to change the Occupancy from 9 lodging house units…" | [BOA1761297](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2025-08-08 |
| Requested |  | 201 Brookline Av | 870 ft SE | Zoning appeal: "Compliant with the existing building chemical strategy, Levels 2…" | [BOA1756547](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2025-07-30 |
| Approved | Jun 16, 2026 | 61 Brookline Av | 0.23 mi E | Zoning appeal; the description is on the city's appeal tracker. | [BOA1824666](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "AppProv" | 2026-03-03 |
| Closed with no decision posted |  | 839 to 843 Beacon St | 170 ft E | To change the use to Dunkin' restaurant | [BOA1846602](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed" | 2026-05-06 |

Boston's decision codes, from its data dictionary (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/37d2e087-ce02-4090-bfdf-22de1ada3b23/resource/e11dcfa5-6f6f-4999-abc3-741f53c6731f/download/zba-data-dictionary.pdf): AppProv, "approved with conditions".

## More on this street

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

- [848 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/848-beacon-st/): newest permit Jun 2, 2026
- [856 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/856-beacon-st/): newest permit Aug 25, 2026
- [857 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/857-beacon-st/): newest permit Sep 24, 2026
- [839-843 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/839--843-beacon-st/): newest permit Aug 26, 2026
- [833 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/833-beacon-st/): newest permit Aug 26, 2026
- [869 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/869-beacon-st/): newest permit Feb 3, 2026
- [871 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/871-beacon-st/): newest permit Oct 4, 2024
- [873 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/873-beacon-st/): newest permit Sep 4, 2026
- [829 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/829-beacon-st/): newest permit Dec 3, 2024
- [874-880 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/874--880-beacon-st/): newest permit Aug 13, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-11 13:57 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, 10:47 UTC.

Map, all 4 permits at this address and 126 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/851-beacon-st/