# Building permits at 949 Commonwealth Av, Boston, MA Six permits on record here. The newest, Nov 17, 2025: Replacement of WIC refrigeration equipment. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 23 more permits (22 projects) since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Nov 17, 2025 | Electrical | Replacement of WIC refrigeration equipment. | $1,000 | [E1798414](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1798414/) | | Apr 1, 2025 | Plumbing | installing - 1- water closet - 1 lav - 2 kitchen sinks - 1 shower - 1 hose bib - 1 water heater - 3 floor drains | $45,000 | [PL1704629](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1704629/) | | Jan 15, 2025 | Alteration or repair | At Raising Cane's restaurant, open the slab-on-grade and excavate to allow for replacement of the failed sanitary line that is being replaced via plumbing permit PL1681666. Backfill the replaced sanitary line and reconstruct the tile floor. | $75,000 | [SF1683965](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1683965/) | | Jan 7, 2025 | Plumbing | Replacing old cast iron piping that is broken and leaking. | $12,000 | [PL1681666](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1681666/) | | Sep 18, 2012 | Alteration or repair | Cut and Point mortar joints in party wall | $1,500 | [SF183562](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF183562/) | | Apr 2, 2010 | Alteration or repair | Install thru wall flashing above entrance door and window | $2,100 | [SF20444](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF20444/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 23 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### Next door (under 250 ft), 4 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 2, 2026 | [961 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/961-commonwealth-av/) | 100 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/) | 100 ft W | Plumbing | gas piping for a restaurant fryer and stove. | $6,000 | [G1890331](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1890331/) | | Aug 19, 2026 | [961 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/961-commonwealth-av/) | 100 ft W | Electrical | wiring for new counter,2 electrical cook grill. | $12,000 | [E1889180](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1889180/) | | Jul 28, 2026 | [961 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/961-commonwealth-av/) | 100 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/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 17 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 28, 2026 | [285 Babcock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/285-babcock-st/) | 900 ft NW | Electrical | Audio Visual | $4,000 | [ELV1891875](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1891875/) | | Sep 16, 2026 | [285 Babcock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/285-babcock-st/) | 900 ft NW | Electrical | Install (10) new cat6a data duplexes for network connection at TV Locations and Wifi signal Terminate and test all new data drops | $8,000 | [ELV1901610](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1901610/) | | Aug 24, 2026 | [33 Harry Agganis Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33-harry-agganis-wy/) | 530 ft NE | Plumbing | Replacement of (2) tankless water heaters | $40,000 | [PL1890912](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1890912/) | | Aug 3, 2026 | [285 Babcock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/285-babcock-st/) | 900 ft NW | Plumbing | -Furnish and install sanitary piping -Video inspection of piping | $11,090 | [PL1880272](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1880272/) | | Jul 20, 2026 | [33 Harry Agganis Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33-harry-agganis-wy/) | 530 ft NE | Other | Drill 5 borings on Boston University property on Harry Agganis Way and Buick Street. | $18,500 | [SF1873734](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873734/) | | Jul 14, 2026 | [285 Babcock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/285-babcock-st/) | 900 ft NW | Electrical | Install Access control and CCTV | $15,000 | [ELV1869789](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1869789/) | | Jun 30, 2026 | [1027-1033 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1027--1033-commonwealth-av/) | 820 ft W | Plumbing | Repair food sink | $1,000 | [PL1867371](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1867371/) | | Jun 26, 2026 | [277 Babcock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/277-babcock-st/) | 780 ft 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/) | 780 ft 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/) | 780 ft 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/) | 780 ft 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 15, 2026 | [25 Buick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-buick-st/) | 940 ft E | Electrical | install CCTV and access control | $75,000 | [ELV1861348](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1861348/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [277 Babcock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/277-babcock-st/) | 780 ft 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 26, 2026 | [25 Buick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-buick-st/) | 940 ft E | Electrical | HVAC and temperature controls for renovated office space | $10,000 | [ELV1853708](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1853708/) | | May 15, 2026 | [275 Babcock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/275-babcock-st/) | 620 ft NW | 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/) | | May 15, 2026 | [25 Buick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-buick-st/) | 940 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/) | | May 14, 2026 | [1035-1037 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1035--1037-commonwealth-av/) | 910 ft W | Fire systems | install new addressable fire alarm system | $45,000 | [EFA1849135](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1849135/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 2 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 30, 2026 | [1047 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1047-commonwealth-av/) | 0.20 mi W | Alteration or repair | Selective removal of water damaged drywall and insulation. | $77,000 | [SF1904694](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1904694/) | | Aug 26, 2026 | [278 Babcock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/278-babcock-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Electrical | Install underground PVC conduits for new bollard lights. | $2,500 | [E1894585](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1894585/) | ## More on this street Other addresses on Commonwealth Av with permits, nearest house number first: - [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 - [905 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/905-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Nov 18, 2025 - [1001-1005 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1001--1005-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Feb 26, 2025 - [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 - [1027-1033 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1027--1033-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Jun 30, 2026 --- Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). 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