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Map of 15 permits within a quarter mile of 871 Commonwealth AvSign, 961 Commonwealth Av, Oct 2, 2026Alteration or repair, 785-795 Commonwealth Av, Sep 28, 2026Plumbing, 961 Commonwealth Av, Aug 25, 2026Plumbing, 33 Harry Agganis Wy, Aug 24, 2026Electrical, 961 Commonwealth Av, Aug 19, 2026Plumbing, 855-861 Commonwealth Av, Aug 4, 2026Alteration or repair, 961 Commonwealth Av, Jul 28, 2026Fire systems, 855-861 Commonwealth Av, Jul 23, 2026Other, 33 Harry Agganis Wy, Jul 20, 2026Electrical, 25 Buick St, Jun 15, 2026Electrical, 855-861 Commonwealth Av, Jun 15, 2026Electrical, 855-861 Commonwealth Av, Jun 10, 2026Alteration or repair, 855-861 Commonwealth Av, May 29, 2026Electrical, 25 Buick St, May 26, 2026Electrical, 25 Buick St, May 15, 2026660 ft Map preview
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871 Commonwealth Av

Boston, MA 02215

20 permits on record here. The newest, Oct 15, 2025: Remove fixtures and cap drain lines. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 15 more permits since May 1.

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Here20 permits · 871 Commonwealth Av
  1. Remove fixtures and cap drain lines
    Plumbing
    Oct 15, 2025$1,500
  2. New temperature controls for renovated lecture rooms
    Electrical
    Aug 22, 2025$4,500
  3. Upgrade audiovisual systems - boston university cgs classroom #505
    Electrical
    Jul 22, 2025$188,419
  4. Install 48 data cables to classrooms data closets on fifth floor
    Electrical
    Jun 11, 2025$22,000
  5. Install 1 toilet and 1 lav
    Plumbing
    May 27, 2025$5,000
  6. Interior renovations to 2 lecture hall classrooms
    Alteration or repair
    May 12, 2025$1,672,883
  7. Associated w/ Long Form Application ALT1697165 Demolition of 2 large classrooms
    Alteration or repair
    Apr 28, 2025$97,000
  8. 5th Fl lecture hall renovation
    Electrical
    Apr 23, 2025$272,075
  9. 5th fl lecture hall reno
    Fire systems
    Apr 15, 2025$25,000
  10. Removing hornstobes and smoke detectors
    Fire systems
    Jun 3, 2019$9,500
  11. Furnish and Install Lighting fixtures, switches, and receptacles
    Electrical
    May 22, 2019$35,000
  12. Install power for AV equipment and install receptacles on walls for 2 classrooms
    Electrical
    Jul 23, 2014$8,200
  13. Install light fixtures in corridors
    Electrical
    Aug 17, 2011$15,000
  14. Renovation of existing stairwell floors 1-5
    Alteration or repair
    Jul 28, 2011$55,000
  15. Adding modules to monitor flow and tamper switches
    Fire systems
    Dec 29, 2010$1,200
  16. Tel/data outlets to 12 station locations in 5th floor classroom at 871 Commonwealth
    Electrical
    Aug 6, 2010$5,000
  17. Furnish and install AV and Tele/Data conduit and wire
    Electrical
    Jun 2, 2010$2,000
  18. Relocate and expand existing fire alarm devices
    Fire systems
    Jun 2, 2010$1,000
  19. Electric renovation of an existing class room
    Electrical
    Jun 2, 2010$34,000
  20. Boston University College of General Studies Classroom renovations on the 5th floor
    Alteration or repair
    Apr 29, 2010$300,000
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Next doorunder 250 ft · 8 permits
  1. New sink and misc 80' of new piping for office
    855-861 Commonwealth Av · 210 ft E · Plumbing
    Aug 4$10,000
  2. Adding (1) smoke detector and re-locating (2) strobes
    855-861 Commonwealth Av · 210 ft E · Fire systems
    Jul 23$1,000
  3. Install CCTV and access control
    25 Buick St · 250 ft NW · Electrical
    Jun 15$75,000
  4. Remove existing teldata back to termination panels in 403B Remove existing WAP and Enclosure during…
    855-861 Commonwealth Av · 210 ft E · Electrical
    Jun 15$11,725
  5. Interior electrical renovation of 5th Floor Visual Arts space including demolition
    855-861 Commonwealth Av · 210 ft E · Electrical
    Jun 10$25,000
  6. Renovation of existing office space on 5th floor
    855-861 Commonwealth Av · 210 ft E · Alteration or repair
    May 29$512,089
  7. HVAC and temperature controls for renovated office space
    25 Buick St · 250 ft NW · Electrical
    May 26$10,000
  8. Add (49) CAT6A duplexes for IPC from IDF 380F Add (6) CAT6A duplexes for WAPS (9172I) to specific location…
    25 Buick St · 250 ft NW · Electrical
    May 15$20,000
Within a quarter mile1,000 ft to ¼ mi · 7 permits
  1. Install a new front-lit channel letter sign and refacing the existing double-sided blade sign
    961 Commonwealth Av · 0.23 mi W · Sign
    Oct 2$4,983
  2. AT&T will be replacing (2) antennas
    785-795 Commonwealth Av · 0.23 mi E · Alteration or repair
    Sep 28$140,000
  3. Gas piping for a restaurant fryer and stove
    961 Commonwealth Av · 0.23 mi W · Plumbing
    Aug 25$6,000
  4. Replacement of (2) tankless water heaters
    33 Harry Agganis Wy · 0.20 mi NW · Plumbing
    Aug 24$40,000
  5. Wiring for new counter,2 electrical cook grill
    961 Commonwealth Av · 0.23 mi W · Electrical
    Aug 19$12,000
  6. Remove the old service counter and replace a new one
    961 Commonwealth Av · 0.23 mi W · Alteration or repair
    Jul 28$49,800
  7. Drill 5 borings on Boston University property on Harry Agganis Way and Buick Street
    33 Harry Agganis Wy · 0.20 mi NW · Other
    Jul 20$18,500
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