# Building permits at 957 Commonwealth Av, Boston, MA

36 permits on record here. The newest, Nov 6, 2025: 1 Floor ( Ground Level ) 1 3B sink 1 Grease Trap 2 Hand sink 1 Prep Sink 1 Floor drain 1 Water Heater 40g. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 28 more permits (27 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2025 | Plumbing | 1 Floor ( Ground Level ) 1 3B sink 1 Grease Trap 2 Hand sink 1 Prep Sink 1 Floor drain 1 Water Heater 40g Electric | $10,500 | [PL1792274](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1792274/) |
| Oct 27, 2025 | Electrical | Installation of two (2) 240 V circuits - single phase duplex Installation of five (5) 120 V circuits - duplex Installation of a Quad outlet on ceiling mounted retractable reel. | $10,000 | [E1791312](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1791312/) |
| Sep 29, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Fit-out for new foodservice / coffee bar. Including fit out and modifications to associated utilities including plumbing and electrical. | $100,000 | [ALT1735271](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1735271/) |
| Sep 21, 2023 | Electrical | New bathroom and replace/upgrade lighting in common area Relocate electrical panel | $4,000 | [E1525639](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1525639/) |
| Sep 13, 2023 | Plumbing | Remodeling 1/2 bath, make ada compliant | $5,000 | [PL1521439](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1521439/) |
| Aug 30, 2023 | Alteration or repair | Renovation of a portion of common space, a tenant space and a bathroom. | $160,000 | [SF1516926](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1516926/) |
| Apr 26, 2023 | Sign | Installation of signs for "Bank of America": One internally illuminated wall sign and replace faces in existing projecting sign. Approved by BPDA. | $20,604 | [ALT1461849](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1461849/) |
| May 3, 2022 | Electrical | Emergency repair, had to replace service connections, Went through all panel boards and disconnects to check that all were torqued correctly. installing 11 - 4 foot LED Strip Lights, install 4 Exit EBU Combos, Install 4 EBU's, Install 4 Exit Signs. | $1,800 | [E1329457](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1329457/) |
| Mar 1, 2022 | Fire systems | Installation of notification and initiating devices in basement tenant areas as required. | $6,400 | [EFA1297187](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1297187/) |
| Jan 10, 2022 | Sign | El Jefe's Taqueria -; Install one 2.5' H x 10'-4" W wall sign. Channel letters mounted on wood background. Internally illuminated with white LEDs.; | $6,000 | [ALT1279714](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1279714/) |
| Jan 5, 2022 | Fire systems | Replacement of fire alarm control to support future tenant renovations. | $500 | [EFA1268579](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1268579/) |
| Dec 23, 2021 | Fire systems | El Jefe's tenant remodel | $9,500 | [EFA1273690](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1273690/) |
| Dec 17, 2021 | Fire systems | Replacement of fire alarm control to support future tenant renovations. | $5,000 | [ALT1276861](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1276861/) |
| Dec 14, 2021 | Electrical | El Jefe's tenant remodel | $4,500 | [ELV1273695](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1273695/) |
| Dec 6, 2021 | Electrical | El Jefe's tenant remodel | $47,000 | [E1273689](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1273689/) |
| Dec 2, 2021 | Plumbing | Gas piping to fixtures etc at El Jefe's; Other (1) Charbroil, (1) Rice Cooker, (1) Make Up Air Unit | $7,500 | [G1273124](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1273124/) |
| Dec 1, 2021 | Plumbing | Plumbing piping and fixtures at El Jefe's | $75,000 | [PL1273119](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1273119/) |
| Oct 4, 2021 | Alteration or repair | El Jefe's Taqueria - Ground Floor. Existing 1,709 square foot café interior build out for a new fast-casual Mexican style taqueria. Consisting of a new full commercial kitchen and hood system, decorative interior wood paneling and ceramic tiles, a custom millwork salsa and trash station, exposed cei | $500,000 | [ALT1208525](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1208525/) |
| Jan 27, 2020 | Plumbing | fixture direct replacement | $2,500 | [PL1030000](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1030000/) |
| Jan 27, 2020 | Electrical | Replace light fixtures in common area hallway | $3,000 | [E1042874](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1042874/) |
| Aug 23, 2019 | Alteration or repair | Remove existing finishes and replace with new. Flooring, ceiling clouds, paint, bathroom fixtures | $81,878 | [SF993930](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF993930/) |
| May 8, 2019 | Sign | Installation of signs for "City Smoke": 1 25 1/2" x 218" illuminated wall sign cabinet and 125 3/4" x 30" illuminated blade sign. Approved by BPDA and DPW. Installed by the licensed professional Martin Aronovitz CS 081891. | $23,322 | [ALT942717](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT942717/) |
| Feb 19, 2019 | Electrical | (6) Outlets, (2) switches, (4) EBU'S in new dividing wall. Add track lights throughout unit | $5,000 | [E923858](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E923858/) |
| Dec 3, 2018 | Alteration or repair | interior fit-up; demolition, paint, flooring, ACT ceiling, lighting, demising wall and interior vestibule.; No structural work. | $95,000 | [SF904205](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF904205/) |
| Oct 10, 2018 | Roofing | Remove an existing roof section down to the structural decking, dispose of debris in dumpster and install new EPDM Roof system complete. | $75,000 | [SF883811](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF883811/) |
| Feb 4, 2014 | Plumbing | Retest gas piping in two seperate commercial spaces both have not had gas service for over two years. | $350 | [G324092](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G324092/) |
| Jan 16, 2014 | Alteration or repair | Change occupancy to;Offices,24hr Store,Bank,ATM,Retail Stores, Restaurant,"Private Club not serving Alcohol",Cafe w/Takeout, Body Art Establishment; | Not listed | [ALT295929](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT295929/) |
| Nov 7, 2013 | Alteration or repair | clean up, paint, fix windows,fix floors; demo prep for long form permit | $3,000 | [SF302601](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF302601/) |
| Jul 18, 2013 | Alteration or repair | Interior Renovation of Offices to Offices / music practice spaces relocate 5 sprinkler heads | $20,000 | [SF255288](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF255288/) |
| Feb 1, 2013 | Alteration or repair | Change Occupancy from Offices,24HR Store,Bank,ATM machine,Retail Stores,Restaurant,Laundromat,Hair Salon,Cafe w/Takeout to Offices,24HR Store,Bank,ATM,Retail Stores,Restaurant,Laundromat,Cafe w/Takeout and Body art elstablishment - minor cosmetic work. Approved per BZC-32187 with PROVISO: 1. Subject | $1,000 | [ALT167496](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT167496/) |
| Dec 20, 2012 | Plumbing | Remove and replace sheet rock for new plumbing | $6,500 | [SF209590](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF209590/) |
| Aug 21, 2012 | Alteration or repair | Repair failing concrete, crack repairs on the facade. Apply new coating to match the existing materials. | $10,820 | [SF175101](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF175101/) |
| Apr 14, 2011 | Sign | 1 - Face lit letters and logo with cloud cut backers with white faces and blue returns "Blue State" and coffee cup. "Coffee" to be stencil cu tin aluminum light box with a blue face, letters to glow white. | $9,916 | [ALT66807](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT66807/) |
| Sep 8, 2010 | Alteration or repair | Change occupancy from ice cream shop to Cafe (cofee shop &; limited sandwiches) Take out included. plans rec. 9/7/2010 | $20,000 | [ALT37458](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT37458/) |
| Aug 18, 2010 | Electrical | renovations | $3,500 | [E38811](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E38811/) |
| Feb 4, 2010 | Electrical | Temporary generator for event at paradise club. Generator shall feed theatrical lighting for concert/event. Generator will be installed for one weekend only. | $500 | [ETS13570](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS13570/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

28 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/) | 50 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/) | 50 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/) | 50 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/) | 50 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), 18 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | [285 Babcock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/285-babcock-st/) | 870 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/) | 870 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 26, 2026 | [278 Babcock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/278-babcock-st/) | 990 ft NW | Electrical | Install underground PVC conduits for new bollard lights. | $2,500 | [E1894585](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1894585/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [33 Harry Agganis Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33-harry-agganis-wy/) | 540 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/) | 870 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/) | 540 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/) | 870 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/) | 770 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/) | 750 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/) | 750 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/) | 750 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/) | 750 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/) | 990 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/) | 750 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/) | 990 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/) | 570 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/) | 990 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/) | 860 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), 6 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | [1047 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1047-commonwealth-av/) | 0.19 mi W | Alteration or repair | Selective removal of water damaged drywall and insulation. | $77,000 | [SF1904694](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1904694/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [1082 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1082-commonwealth-av/) | 0.24 mi W | Fire systems | install new fire alarm system as per plans | $28,000 | [EFA1855159](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1855159/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [1082 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1082-commonwealth-av/) | 0.24 mi W | Alteration or repair | Convert a vacant take-out space on the garden level of a forty (40) unit building into a two-bedroom apartment. Would make the structure a forty-one (41) unit residential building. [ePlans] | $65,000 | [ALT1699217](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1699217/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [1082 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1082-commonwealth-av/) | 0.24 mi W | Electrical | run cable and data wire | $300 | [ELV1851823](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1851823/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [1082 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1082-commonwealth-av/) | 0.24 mi W | Fire systems | install 120 volt hardwire smoke detector within unit only | $600 | [EFA1851825](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1851825/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [1082 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1082-commonwealth-av/) | 0.24 mi W | Electrical | wire new unit in basement of the building unit 001 ( ATL ) is on pending add 1- meter socket for unit and 1- heat pump hvac | $11,000 | [E1851820](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851820/) |

## More on this street

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

- [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
- [949 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/949-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Nov 17, 2025
- [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
- [905 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/905-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Nov 18, 2025
- [1027-1033 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1027--1033-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Jun 30, 2026
- [881 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/881-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Feb 11, 2025
- [1035-1037 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1035--1037-commonwealth-av/): newest permit May 14, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-07 13:52 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

Map, all 36 permits at this address and 28 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/957-commonwealth-av/