Are there building permits at 278A-280 Shawmut Av, Boston?

278A-280 Shawmut Av has 8 municipal building permits on record, with the latest activity dated May 13, 2026.

What construction activity is near 278A-280 Shawmut Av?

9 mapped permits were found within 500 m of 278A-280 Shawmut Av.

What is the declared permit value at 278A-280 Shawmut Av?

Permits recorded at 278A-280 Shawmut Av represent $100K–$500K in total declared construction value.

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278A-280 Shawmut Av

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8 at this address9 nearby within 500 m

278A-280 Shawmut Av has 8 municipal building permits on file in Ward 3. The latest recorded activity was a certificate of occupancy permit dated May 13, 2026. Permits at this address represent $100K–$500K in total declared construction value. PropertyLabs also identified 9 mapped permits within 500 m of this address.

At this address: 8
Nearby (500 m): 9
Latest activity: May 13, 2026
Total permitted value: $100K–$500K

Permit activity timeline

Certificate of Occupancy · CHGOCCClosed$50K–$100KMay 13, 2026
3 Family &;;Restaurant with Sit Down #37, ( No Take-Out);Certificate For Restaurant with Sit Down #37, ( No Take-Out);ALT1679311 Issue 02/11/2026 &;;ALT1773608 Issued 10/28/25
Electrical Fire Alarms · FAClosedUnder $10KApr 21, 2026
Install new cable, boxes and fittings on all levels to add new smoke detectors, strobe only, pull stations and heat detectors. Tie into existing wiring in multiple locations to add…
Electrical Permit · FAClosedUnder $10KApr 9, 2026
Relocate existing fire alarm devices and wire for approximately 10 new fire alarm devices.
Long Form/Alteration Permit · CHGOCCClosed$50K–$100KFeb 12, 2026
Change the occupancy from a three-family dwelling with a yoga studio to a three-family dwelling with a sit-down restaurant only (no take-out).;Hood installation included. Ansel sys…
Long Form/Alteration Permit · SPRINKClosedUnder $10KOct 28, 2025
installing R102 6 gallon Ansul system into kitchen exhaust hood in accordance with NFPA 17A,96

Development activity near 278A-280 Shawmut Av

9 mapped permits within 500 m, shown on the intelligence map above.

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278A-280 Shawmut Av in the Boston permit market

This address has 8 permit records in PropertyLabs' public history and is located in Ward 3. The city figures below provide context without changing the focus of this exact-address record.

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Permit questions about 278A-280 Shawmut Av

Are there building permits at this address?: 278A-280 Shawmut Av has 8 municipal building permits on record, with the latest activity dated May 13, 2026.
What construction activity is nearby?: 9 mapped permits were found within 500 m of 278A-280 Shawmut Av.
What is the declared permit value?: Permits recorded at 278A-280 Shawmut Av represent $100K–$500K in total declared construction value.

About this address record

PropertyLabs compiled this permit history from municipal public records for Boston, MA. The latest recorded permit activity at 278A-280 Shawmut Av is dated May 13, 2026. Municipal records can be corrected or updated after publication.

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Published by Boston, MA via Boston Open Data.
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City research: Boston Building Permit Activity Through July 19, 2026.
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