# Alteration or repair permit SF1837986 at 253 Commonwealth Av, Boston

Boston Inspectional Services Department permit SF1837986: issued Apr 23, 2026 for alteration or repair work at 253 Commonwealth Av. Remove and replace drywall ceilings in MIT fraternity house at most of 5th floor and two 4th floor rooms due to water damage. Insulate exterior rims. (Roof and above deck insulation recently replaced on separate permit) Allowance incl. in case electrical repairs are needed.

- Permit number: SF1837986
- Issued: Apr 23, 2026
- Type of work: Alteration or repair (city: Interior/Exterior Work, Short Form Bldg Permit)
- Status: Issued (city: Open)
- Reported cost: $14,000
- ZIP code: 02116
- All permits at this address: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/253-commonwealth-av/

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-07 04:46 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

Every permit at 253 Commonwealth Av: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/253-commonwealth-av/