# Building permits at 971-977 Commonwealth Av, Boston, MA

38 permits on record here. The newest, Apr 9, 2025: At&;t cell site modification. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 28 more permits (27 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 9, 2025 | Other | At&;t cell site modification | $110,000 | [SF1694159](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1694159/) |
| Jan 14, 2025 | Alteration or repair | No work. Updating Certificate of Occupancy for the tenant space to change from REPAIR SHOP GARAGE AND SALE OF USED/NEW VEHICLES TO BUSINESS – USE GROUP B. The space has been used for offices and the garage is no longer in operation. Other uses on COO are to remain.Clarification; Phased approval only | $100 | [ALT1667985](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1667985/) |
| Nov 19, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Removal of existing awning and installation/fabrication of new awning | $7,400 | [SF1668352](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1668352/) |
| Oct 22, 2024 | Electrical | Intalation of receptacle branch circuits | $5,000 | [E1662814](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1662814/) |
| Sep 30, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Install 4 partition walls from existing conditions. Install 2 egress doors. Install 1/4" tempered glass panels to match existing conditions. Install required electrical and fire safety devices as required. | $25,000 | [SF1657686](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1657686/) |
| Sep 25, 2023 | Electrical | Bathroom Wiring | $2,800 | [E1528045](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1528045/) |
| Sep 7, 2023 | Plumbing | install new bathroom on 2nd floor | $12,000 | [PL1522129](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1522129/) |
| Sep 7, 2023 | Plumbing | install new tankless waterheater | $3,000 | [G1522130](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1522130/) |
| Aug 30, 2023 | Alteration or repair | Adding a Bathroom. | $45,000 | [SF1520820](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1520820/) |
| Jun 1, 2022 | Alteration or repair | Change the layout of the existing restaurant. Attached are the plans. All work and costs are reflected on SF1158537. | Not listed | [ALT1328997](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1328997/) |
| Nov 17, 2021 | Plumbing | Re-plumbing bar, prep sink and hand sink. New plumbing to dishwasher, three bay sink and hand sink | $20,000 | [PL1165512](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1165512/) |
| May 16, 2021 | Electrical | Install light fixtures, switches, receptacles and dishwasher. | $12,000 | [E1189455](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1189455/) |
| Feb 25, 2021 | Plumbing | Replacing gas appliances only | $2,700 | [G1165501](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1165501/) |
| Feb 10, 2021 | Alteration or repair | Prepare walls to install decorative walls and ornamental venner walls. Install prefabricated interior stationary tables, benches, and chairs. Install necessary baseboards. Prime and pain. Remove all debris. Install and assemble prefabricated cooking counters, bar, and engineering floor. | $60,000 | [SF1158537](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1158537/) |
| Sep 8, 2020 | Alteration or repair | AT&T proposes upgrades to its existing telecommunications facility including swapping three (3) antennae, swapping three (3) remote radio units and adding three (3) surge arrestors and accompany feedlines as ore fully detailed in the enclosed Construction Drawings and Structural Analysis. | $40,000 | [SF1106446](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1106446/) |
| Aug 20, 2020 | Alteration or repair | The Contractor shall furnish all of the materials and perform all of the work as described in the Specifications entitled Exhibit A, as annexed hereto as it pertains to work to be performed on the property at 973 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston MA. | $17,000 | [SF1096062](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1096062/) |
| May 30, 2018 | Other | AT&T LTE Maintenance modification/upgrade. No Change in building height or footprint/groundspace | $25,000 | [SF809836](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF809836/) |
| May 23, 2018 | Electrical | Replace lighting at Richard Bergez dba Boston Premier Business. | $1,000 | [E834043](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E834043/) |
| May 23, 2018 | Electrical | Replace lighting at Gerald J Realty office building common areas stairs. | $500 | [E818441](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E818441/) |
| Mar 16, 2018 | Electrical | Replace lighting at Symphony Church, Ste 35 & 37. | $1,500 | [E805323](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E805323/) |
| Feb 1, 2017 | Other | Replace 3 antennas and 3 remote radio units and install 3 additional remote radio units on rooftop | $25,000 | [ALT660532](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT660532/) |
| Sep 24, 2015 | Alteration or repair | Replace 3 existing wireless telecommunications antennas with 3 new antennas. Install 3 remote radiohead units, 3 surge arrestors, 6 DC power lines and 3 fiber runs. | $50,000 | [ALT508188](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT508188/) |
| Nov 28, 2014 | Sign | Install sign - T's Pub | $5,000 | [ALT64176](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT64176/) |
| Aug 13, 2014 | Electrical | Tower/Radio cabinet, run DC wiring to router | $3,000 | [ELV395615](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV395615/) |
| Jun 7, 2013 | Roofing | Strip and re-roof existing low sloped roof. Install new R-25.9 rigid roof insulation and.060 reinforced EPDM and flashing system. | $211,908 | [SF251619](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF251619/) |
| Oct 19, 2011 | Alteration or repair | Repair concrete spalls on front of building in danger of falling, work to be done at 975 Comm. Ave | $16,850 | [SF101618](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF101618/) |
| Sep 22, 2011 | Other | Low Voltage Fiber Lines for cell site | $4,000 | [ELV94525](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV94525/) |
| May 13, 2011 | Electrical | Fire alarm. | $5,000 | [EFA76751](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA76751/) |
| May 13, 2011 | Electrical | Wire Three junction boxes for cubicles.Add a 200amp 3phase meter and panel. Add a 200amp 1phase meter and panel. Install Fire Alarm. | $5,000 | [E76724](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E76724/) |
| May 12, 2011 | Fire systems | Work to include voluntary fire alarm upgrade and sprinkler head modifications. | $36,500 | [ALT67602](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT67602/) |
| Apr 29, 2011 | Electrical | 975 Comm. Ave. Security System installation | $14,000 | [ELV74415](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV74415/) |
| Apr 29, 2011 | Fire systems | installation of fire alarm in rear section of building | $6,400 | [EFA74642](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA74642/) |
| Apr 28, 2011 | Electrical | Low voltage communications cabling for 21 hardwall and 22 cubicle workstations. | $18,000 | [ELV74506](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV74506/) |
| Apr 25, 2011 | Other | Applicant seeks to modify existing communications facility on rooftop. | $15,000 | [ALT63828](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT63828/) |
| Mar 9, 2011 | Electrical | Installing new wiring for a office build-out on the first floor. | $45,000 | [E66901](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E66901/) |
| Mar 8, 2011 | Plumbing | plumbinng to bathrooms, kitchenette | $20,000 | [PL66926](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL66926/) |
| Mar 7, 2011 | Alteration or repair | interior existing office renovation to include drywall, electrical, and minor plumbing and hvac | $165,250 | [SF66767](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF66767/) |
| Jan 5, 2011 | Alteration or repair | Interior wall in existing space | $7,950 | [SF57926](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF57926/) |

## 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/) | 170 ft E | 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/) | 170 ft E | 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/) | 170 ft E | 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/) | 170 ft E | 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), 16 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | [1047 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1047-commonwealth-av/) | 790 ft W | Alteration or repair | Selective removal of water damaged drywall and insulation. | $77,000 | [SF1904694](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1904694/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [285 Babcock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/285-babcock-st/) | 770 ft N | 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/) | 770 ft N | 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/) | 790 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/) | 670 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/) | 770 ft N | 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/) | 670 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/) | 770 ft N | 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/) | 560 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/) | 600 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/) | 600 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/) | 600 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/) | 600 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 1, 2026 | [277 Babcock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/277-babcock-st/) | 600 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 15, 2026 | [275 Babcock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/275-babcock-st/) | 410 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 14, 2026 | [1035-1037 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1035--1037-commonwealth-av/) | 640 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), 8 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026 | [25 Buick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-buick-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Electrical | install CCTV and access control | $75,000 | [ELV1861348](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1861348/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [1082 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1082-commonwealth-av/) | 0.20 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/) | 0.20 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 26, 2026 | [25 Buick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-buick-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Electrical | HVAC and temperature controls for renovated office space | $10,000 | [ELV1853708](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1853708/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [1082 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1082-commonwealth-av/) | 0.20 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/) | 0.20 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/) | 0.20 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/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [25 Buick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-buick-st/) | 0.23 mi 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/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

There are no zoning requests on file within ¼ mi. Boston's feed was last read Oct 15.

## More on this street

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

- [963-969 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/963--969-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Apr 1, 2026
- [961 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/961-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Oct 2, 2026
- [983-985 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/983--985-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Apr 1, 2025
- [957 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/957-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Nov 6, 2025
- [949 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/949-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Nov 17, 2025
- [1001-1005 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1001--1005-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Feb 26, 2025
- [1027-1033 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1027--1033-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Jun 30, 2026
- [1035-1037 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1035--1037-commonwealth-av/): newest permit May 14, 2026
- [905 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/905-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Nov 18, 2025
- [1047 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1047-commonwealth-av/): newest permit Sep 30, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-15 21:36 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 15, 18:47 UTC.

Map, all 38 permits at this address and 28 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/971--977-commonwealth-av/