# New building permit ERT28142 at 161 Commonwealth Av, Boston

Boston Inspectional Services Department permit ERT28142: issued Apr 13, 2011 for new building work at 161 Commonwealth Av. Eliminate the existing ancillary parking spaces at the site and construct a five-story-plus-basement single family home. The basement will include a three-car parking garage. Plans Rec. 2/18/2011*.

- Permit number: ERT28142
- Issued: Apr 13, 2011
- Type of work: New building (city: New construction, Erect/New Construction)
- Status: Issued (city: Open)
- Reported cost: $6,500,000
- ZIP code: 02116
- All permits at this address: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/161-commonwealth-av/

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Every permit at 161 Commonwealth Av: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/161-commonwealth-av/