# Building permits at 905 Commonwealth Av, Boston, MA

28 permits on record here. The newest, Nov 18, 2025: Demolition of the existing men and women's shower stalls on the basement level. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 20 more permits (19 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 18, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Demolition of the existing men and women's shower stalls on the basement level. Furnish and install new shower pans and acrylic wall panels. Work to be done at 915 Commonwealth. | $150,316 | [SF1798796](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1798796/) |
| Nov 13, 2025 | Plumbing | installing 8 showers in the BU rec shower room | $25,000 | [PL1797773](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1797773/) |
| Jul 9, 2024 | Electrical | We will be doing a lighting retrofit throughout 915 commonwealth ave ( BU Fitness and Recreation Center ) | $36,000 | [E1612845](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1612845/) |
| Jan 26, 2021 | Electrical | Rework existing wiring and install receptacles for COVID-19 booths | $2,500 | [E1155056](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1155056/) |
| Dec 8, 2020 | Electrical | Disconnected and made safe digital unit | $100 | [E1142887](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1142887/) |
| Jul 23, 2020 | Grading | Five geotechnical borings to support the design of MassDOT's proposed improvement to the Allston Viaduct | $16,770 | [SF1072519](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1072519/) |
| Jan 28, 2020 | Electrical | Install digital unit on sidewalk | $300 | [E1041507](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1041507/) |
| Mar 1, 2019 | Plumbing | Install Two (2) hot water heaters in the basement boiler room. | $25,000 | [PL927703](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL927703/) |
| Nov 26, 2018 | Electrical | Mitsubishi VRF BACnet Interface • One (1) new SmartStruxure AS-P power supply and associated mounting base, control enclosure and mech space. Exact location on 2nd flr to be determined. • Electrical installation o Mounting of control enclosure, AS-P and power supply in central location. o CAT5 conne | $21,350 | [ELV870248](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV870248/) |
| Sep 28, 2018 | Electrical | BU Agganis Arena - Airflow Project, Misc low voltage HVAC control wiring - AP, 186371 | $332,400 | [ELV884080](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV884080/) |
| Aug 31, 2018 | Electrical | Low Voltage - Fit Rec - 1st Floor Camera ONE | $2,000 | [ELV870723](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV870723/) |
| Apr 9, 2018 | Electrical | Low Voltage - 900 Comm - Psychology Security | $32,000 | [ELV817397](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV817397/) |
| Mar 2, 2018 | Electrical | 129 telecom drops for Boston University / WBUR on the first and mezzanine levels of 890 Commonwealth Ave. (RS-187070) | $15,000 | [ELV805929](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV805929/) |
| Jul 19, 2017 | Plumbing | move urinal to meet ADA | $2,000 | [PL732752](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL732752/) |
| Jun 6, 2017 | Plumbing | Install Two Ace Domestic Hot Water Heaters at 915 Commonwealth Avenue. | $100,000 | [PL717070](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL717070/) |
| Dec 21, 2016 | Electrical | 132 Category 5e cables for communications grouped as follows: 33 Quad tel/data outlets. 12 Category 6a cables for communications grouped as follows: 6 Duplex tel/data outlets. | $19,000 | [ELV667437](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV667437/) |
| Nov 28, 2016 | Electrical | Low Voltage - 888 Commonwealth Ave - Card Access | $6,000 | [ELV660020](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV660020/) |
| Sep 27, 2016 | Other | Install temporary frame tent 30' x 80' Install on or about 10/1/16 Remove on or about 10/2/16 | $2,640 | [SF640931](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF640931/) |
| Jun 28, 2016 | Alteration or repair | Emergency repairs to boston university gymnasium floor due to water damages | $1,000 | [SF605687](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF605687/) |
| Nov 20, 2015 | Electrical | Low Voltage - 915 Comm Ave - Ryan Center Assistance Buttons Add | $2,000 | [ELV538282](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV538282/) |
| Jan 12, 2015 | Electrical | we are installing 2 telecom devices and relocating 3 in recreation center lobby at 915 comm ave | $1,200 | [ELV440666](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV440666/) |
| Dec 23, 2014 | Alteration or repair | Suite 101 & Main Lobby- Install new doorway into room 101, install new millwork and countertops, re-switch ceiling lighting, install new electrical outlets and install new flooring. | $61,004 | [SF436471](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF436471/) |
| Apr 9, 2013 | Electrical | Supply and install power and lighting in the new MDF room. Supply and install three empty 4" pipes for future telecom wiring. | $7,600 | [E232207](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E232207/) |
| Jun 1, 2012 | Electrical | Re-work lighting, add new lights and install plugs for new office layout. | $15,000 | [E146906](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E146906/) |
| May 11, 2012 | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation to include minor partition walls, plumbing, electrical, new interior glass wall, ceiling, and flooring finishes. | $136,750 | [SF141036](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF141036/) |
| Aug 1, 2011 | Plumbing | install 6 treatment room sinks. | $12,000 | [PL88601](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL88601/) |
| Jul 27, 2011 | Electrical | Contractor re-working existing offic area to make it one large room. Re-worklighting and power for new layout. | $25,000 | [E87837](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E87837/) |
| Jul 19, 2011 | Alteration or repair | interior renovation to include minor plumbing, electrical, and finishes including new flooring, new ceiling to be installed at existing height. Existing fire protection systems to remain as is. | $132,500 | [SF86654](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF86654/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 14 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | [961 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/961-commonwealth-av/) | 690 ft W | Sign | Install a new front-lit channel letter sign and refacing the existing double-sided blade sign | $4,983 | [ALT1896335](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1896335/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [961 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/961-commonwealth-av/) | 690 ft W | Plumbing | gas piping for a restaurant fryer and stove. | $6,000 | [G1890331](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1890331/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [33 Harry Agganis Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33-harry-agganis-wy/) | 620 ft NW | Plumbing | Replacement of (2) tankless water heaters | $40,000 | [PL1890912](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1890912/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [961 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/961-commonwealth-av/) | 690 ft W | Electrical | wiring for new counter,2 electrical cook grill. | $12,000 | [E1889180](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1889180/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [855-861 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/855--861-commonwealth-av/) | 750 ft E | Plumbing | new sink and misc 80' of new piping for office | $10,000 | [PL1880340](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1880340/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [961 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/961-commonwealth-av/) | 690 ft W | Alteration or repair | Remove the old service counter and replace a new one. Repair, fix and patch the walls. Install new wall paper on small walls section TORI | $49,800 | [SF1878108](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1878108/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [855-861 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/855--861-commonwealth-av/) | 750 ft E | Fire systems | Adding (1) smoke detector and re-locating (2) strobes | $1,000 | [EFA1877357](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1877357/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [33 Harry Agganis Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33-harry-agganis-wy/) | 620 ft NW | Other | Drill 5 borings on Boston University property on Harry Agganis Way and Buick Street. | $18,500 | [SF1873734](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873734/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [25 Buick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-buick-st/) | 360 ft E | Electrical | install CCTV and access control | $75,000 | [ELV1861348](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1861348/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [855-861 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/855--861-commonwealth-av/) | 750 ft E | 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/) | 750 ft E | 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/) | 750 ft E | 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/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [25 Buick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-buick-st/) | 360 ft E | Electrical | HVAC and temperature controls for renovated office space | $10,000 | [ELV1853708](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1853708/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [25 Buick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-buick-st/) | 360 ft E | Electrical | Scope of work: Add (49) CAT6A duplexes for IPC from IDF 380F Add (6) CAT6A duplexes for WAPS (9172I) to specific location Add (15) CAT6A duplexes to various rooms | $20,000 | [ELV1849358](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1849358/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 6 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2026 | [277 Babcock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/277-babcock-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Fire systems | furnish and install (6) fire alarm speaker strobes, (1) smoke detector, and (1) relay module in lacross locker room | $5,000 | [EFA1863032](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1863032/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [277 Babcock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/277-babcock-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Fire systems | furnish and install (6) fire alarm speaker strobes, (1) smoke detector, and (1) relay module in lacross locker room | $5,000 | [E1863029](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1863029/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [277 Babcock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/277-babcock-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Electrical | installation of speaker system and drops to (6) telecom locations | $5,000 | [ELV1863988](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1863988/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [277 Babcock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/277-babcock-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Electrical | demo existing locker room, furnish and install new power and lighting for new locker room layout | $30,000 | [E1862993](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862993/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [277 Babcock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/277-babcock-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Alteration or repair | This project renovates portions of the Case Athletic Center at Boston University serving the men's lacrosse team and BU Athletics. The project reconfigures their current locker room space, upgrades finishes, and adjusts the associated mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection &; AV. Work to  | $887,643 | [ALT1850064](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1850064/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [275 Babcock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/275-babcock-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Electrical | To provide temp power via generators for the BU graduation on 5/17/2026 on Nickerson Field | $3,500 | [ETS1846092](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1846092/) |

## More on this street

Other addresses on Commonwealth Av with permits, nearest house number first:

- [881 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/881-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Feb 11, 2025
- [871 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/871-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Oct 15, 2025
- [949 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/949-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Nov 17, 2025
- [855-861 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/855--861-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Aug 4, 2026
- [957 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/957-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Nov 6, 2025
- [961 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/961-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Oct 2, 2026
- [963-969 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/963--969-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Apr 1, 2026
- [971-977 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/971--977-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Apr 9, 2025
- [983-985 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/983--985-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Apr 1, 2025
- [1001-1005 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1001--1005-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Feb 26, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-07 17:55 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

Map, all 28 permits at this address and 20 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/905-commonwealth-av/