Building permit intelligence · Boston, MA
700 Commonwealth Av has 124 municipal building permits on file in Ward 21. The latest recorded activity was a fa permit dated Jul 8, 2026. Permits at this address represent $25MM+ in total declared construction value. PropertyLabs also identified 3 mapped permits within 2 km of this address.
Fire Alarm
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Electrical
Interior/Exterior Work
Interior/Exterior Work
Interior/Exterior Work
3 mapped permits within 2 km, shown on the intelligence map above.
12 other addresses on Commonwealth Av with municipal permit records in Boston.
This address has 124 permit records in PropertyLabs' public history and is located in Ward 21. The city figures below provide context without changing the focus of this exact-address record.
City coverage counts address-linked rows and does not add overlapping canonical tables. Rolling windows are inclusive, use UTC boundaries, and end Aug 1, 2026.
PropertyLabs compiled this permit history from municipal public records for Boston, MA. The latest recorded permit activity at 700 Commonwealth Av is dated Jul 8, 2026. Municipal records can be corrected or updated after publication.
See the contractors, applicants, permit holders, permit numbers, and project documents associated with 700 Commonwealth Av in the PropertyLabs platform, along with alerts when new permits are filed at this address.
Interior/Exterior Work
Renovations - Interior NSC
Renovations - Interior NSC
Electrical
Fire Alarm
Fire Alarm
Fire Alarm
Fire Alarm
Fire Alarm
Electrical
Fire Alarm
Electrical
Fire Alarm
Low Voltage
Electrical
Fire Alarm
Electrical
Electrical
Electrical
Electrical
Low Voltage
Low Voltage
Temporary Service
Low Voltage
Plumbing
Gas
Fire Alarm
Interior/Exterior Work
Fire Protection/Sprinkler
Construction of temporary electrical room. Scope of work on this application to include modification to FP and Fire Alarm. All work and cost in conjunction with SF1631730.
Demo, enabling, and temp for BU Warren Towers
Site enabling work and demo at BU Warren Towers. Work to also include hoist, scaffold and fire protection.AMENDMENT REQUIRED FOR FIRE PROTECTION REVIEW.
Install 3000 temporary service. Install 1 - 600A, 480V feeder and panel to Cummington Mall exterior for tower crane. Install 150A KVA transformer and 400A distribution panel at Cum…
Fire Alarm
Plumbing
Renovations - Interior NSC
Other
Electrical
Plumbing
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Renovations - Interior NSC
Plumbing
Annual Maintenance
Electrical
Renovations - Exterior
Dormitory, Garage, Retail, Commercial, Dining Social, 2 Restaurant 36A/37, Atm, Administrative Offices, and juice barCertificate for: Restaurant 36A/37ALT1349922 issued 7/11/22
Fire Alarm
Low Voltage
Renovation of existing Starbucks Coffee Shop. Select demolition of interior finishes and casework and install of new interior finishes and casework. Rework of existing MEPs for new…
Select Demolition of interior finishes and casework and MEP systems.demo only, ALT permit for renovation
Demo and remove the old light fixtures and receptacles. Install temporary work lights. Install new light fixtures, switches, receptacles, home-runs, service disconnects and add (1)…
BU Warren Towers exploratory work to include; selective demo, patching and masonry work.
renovation of existing coffee bar to a Starbucks
This is an Application for Permit to Perform Electrical Work for Institutional Use Only This is the thirteen of Nineteen Annual Maintenance Permits Area -13- 700 commonwealth Ave
Replace 4 lobby fixtures, add 3 fixtures (fixture count 7)
Installation of 12 replacement display cases 4'-5.5" x 6'-0". Approved by BPDA. Installed by the licensed professional Martin Aronovitz CS 081891.
Provide Power and Data Conduit for (4) New Poster Board Monitors.
Work to be completed at main entrance to 700 Commonwealth Ave. Misc. brick removal and replacement as needed; selective repointing at affected areas.
BU Warren Towers - Exploratory work to include selective demo and patching to existing conditions.
Per Boston Fire Department Install 42 speakers 7 in each of the six stairwells for Paging Only.
Installation of exposed EMT for power and communication wiring at existing parking garage for new exit lane gate and exit device. Install conduit to LPR camera. Installation of PVC…
Installation of conduit for power and communication from the parking lot booth to new island for new parking lane to have parking equipment installed to the island. Install 2- 20 a…
Forming and pouring for two new 3'6" x 23'4" concrete island for parking arm
Concrete deck repairs at the basement level of the existing garage.
Install raceway for data and install a 110v circuit for park and pay in garage.
Install new 30 amp UG service to base of streetlight pole. New wiring to be terminated and fused in handhole and run to terminal cabinet located in base of the pole. Pole is locate…
Install new 30 amp underground electrical service to base of streetlight pole. New wiring will be terminated and fused in handhole and run to terminal cabinet located in the street…
pipe new gas grille
Install receptacles, fixtures and switch.
install new fire alarm system. Cost Reflected on EFA564056
Install new fire alarm system.
Low Voltage - Security Cameras - Basho
Replace 2 Signs: 1) Replace "SUBWAY" signage with "BASHO express" at 700 Commonwealth Ave. Sign will be Channel letters with day/night faces (black during the day and white at nigh…
we are installing 5 telecom devices at the new sushi resturant at 700 comm ave
Install 13 plumbing fixtures on first floor Basho sushi restaurant.
Construct metal stud and drywall non bearing partitions, upgrade electrical, plumbing and HVAC. Install acoustical ceiling , new tile and paint finishes.
Low Voltage - Card Readers (Gluten Free/Warren Towers)
Install fixtures, switches and receptacles.
Install heat detectors, smoke detectors, and strobes.
Other Floor Sink quantity (6) Other Kettle quantity (1)
BU Servery Fl-4 Other Fryer quantity (2) Other Oven/steamer quantity (2)
Run power to 6 wireless controllers
Boston University - Warren Towers - 4th Floor -; Renovations to existing Servery.;;Work includes demolition, drywall, patching, painting, flooring, ceilings, millwork, HVAC, Plumbi…
Perform deck coating and patching.
Demolition and make-safe, minor Electrical and minor plumbing work. No fire alarm and sprinkler work. Please refer to long form ALT367062
Warren Tower - Food Service - 4th Floor - Fire alarm new ANSUL system (new exhaust hood), (1) horn / strobe and (1) duct smoke detector.
Warren Tower - Food Services - 4th Floor - Power and Lighting. (1) 150A 120/208v panel from first floor electric room. (1) make up air unit 100A. (3) 3-phase exhaust fans and (1) s…
Low Voltage - Camera Adds
Renovation to Starbucks to include 2 floor sinks, 1 water heater, 2 stainless sinks, 2 2 bay stainless sinks, 2 3 bay sinks, 2 mop sinks, 5 restroom lavs nd 2 water closets
"SUBWAY" signage relocation: Move existing sign from 642-644 Commonwealth Ave to new location at 700 Commonwealth Ave.;works to be done by responsible professional A.Clark of Expos…
Reinstall gas fireplace
Plumbing renovation.
relocate existing fire alarm devices
renovate Subway store
to install 1 roof top unit @ 700 commonwealth ave
UPGRADE ELECTRICAL, UPGRADE PLUMBING, ADD ADDITIONAL hvac and install new acoustical ceiling and drywall finishes
to install 5 water closets, 6 lavs and 1 urinal at 700 Commonwealth ave 4th floor.
Demo ATM vestibule and Starbucks Re Wire back to Original conditions
#14-204 BU Warren Towers
Renovations of existing locker room on the 4th floor for Boston University. WOrk includes demolition, drywall, flooring, ceilings, HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical and Fire Protection wo…
Remove and replace interior of coffee shop for others to repair garage concrete. work includes demo, partitions, ceilings, plumbing,hvac, electric aand finishes
Jamba Juice -; Change of Occupancy to include Takeout Restaurant.; ;Installation of 1 sign for "Jamba Juice" on existing Canopy. 17-15/16" x 194- 3/8" letters on 12" x 300" raceway…
Dormitory, Garage, Retail, Commercial, Dining Social, Bank ATM, Offices, Restaurant #37/36A &; Restaurant #36A Long Form #422 issued 8/27/2008 COO for Restaurant with Take Out &; A…
Dormitory, Garage, Retail, Commercial, Dining Social, Bank ATM, Offices, Restaurant #37/36A &; Restaurant #36A Long Form #3387 issued 6/12/2008 COO for Starbucks ONLY (Existing Con…
Add a new burglar alarm in one of the storefronts on the ground floor.
we are installing 13 telecom devices
New plumbing fixtures.
Proposed Work: Add alarm work, Last Action: READY TO ISSUE
Remove smoke detectors and replace with heats during construction.
Minor electrical renovations to an existing storefront.
Perform concrete repairs to surface of garage floor. Surface preparation and installation of new joint sealants, expansion joint sealants. Surface preparation of floor areas to rec…
1st flr-Demo of floor , ceilings, &; walls, new ceilings , flooring and drywall partitions. Reuse existing equipment.
Renovation for Tenant Space, install outlets, light fixtures and sub panel
Renovation of existing commercial space, including selective demolition, new flooring, acoustical ceilings, lighting, and millwork. No structural, egress, or fire protection work.
Plumbing renovations.
Install Security System 3 devices
protective coating floors and repair minor concrete spalls
Patching of existing potholes and waterproof new repair areas, in parking garage