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Remove existing rear fire escape

Alteration or repair at 1139 Commonwealth Av, Boston

Boston Inspectional Services Department permit ALT1462019: issued Nov 26, 2024 for alteration or repair work at 1139 Commonwealth Av. Remove existing rear fire escape. Change occupancy to include the former basement residential unit previously occupied by the building superintendent. In that unit, add an egress escape window as the second means of egress. Construct a wall in the basement storage room to create two storage rooms. No sprinkler work needs to be done.;This ALT is for the Change of Occupancy, renovations to basement unit w/egress window added and the removal of a fire escape. This is phased one of the project for the removal of the fire escape.;The remainder of the work will be filed as an amendment. with a different contractor.;E[plans] filed.

Permit number
ALT1462019
Issued
Type of work
Alteration or repair
Status
Finished
Reported cost
$20,000
ZIP code
02134
City's category
Change Occupancy, Long Form/Alteration Permit
City's status
Closed
Source
Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (this record)

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All permits at 1139 Commonwealth Av, and what's permitted nearby

Boston Inspectional Services Department updated its data Oct 4, 2026. We checked it Oct 5, 17:47 UTC. See the city's official records.

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