Building permit intelligence · Boston, MA
815 Columbus Av has 106 municipal building permits on file in Ward 9. The latest recorded activity was a chgocc permit dated Jun 26, 2026. Permits at this address represent $25MM+ in total declared construction value. PropertyLabs also identified 5 mapped permits within 2 km of this address.
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5 mapped permits within 2 km, shown on the intelligence map above.
12 other addresses on Columbus Av with municipal permit records in Boston.
This address has 106 permit records in PropertyLabs' public history and is located in Ward 9. The city figures below provide context without changing the focus of this exact-address record.
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PropertyLabs compiled this permit history from municipal public records for Boston, MA. The latest recorded permit activity at 815 Columbus Av is dated Jun 26, 2026. Municipal records can be corrected or updated after publication.
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Renovations - Interior NSC
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The project renovates 2,705 SF of existing research laboratory space on Level 4 Sector 1 within the Northeastern University EXP building. Part of this renovation will include the c…
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Fire Alarm Additions and Modifications for the fit-out construction / renovation of existing spaces within the new EXP building. The scope of the work for this permit is limited to…
Fire Alarm
Labs, Classrooms &; Mechanical Space;Certificate for Labs - Level 5ALT1599599 Issued 7/8/2024
Fit out of a new lab space within an existing building. Relocate (1) Existing smoke, remove (2) wall and ceiling mounted devices. Install (6) new smoke detectors and (6) new notifi…
Rainwater Re-use System
This is a permit amendment to Level 5 Sector 2 and Sector 4 shell spaces, permit number ALT1617741. FP Approval only
Update the smoke purge graphic display and install smoke curtain relays.
NEU - Exp - Level 5 Sector 1 Fitout Misc. Low Voltage HVAC Control Wiring SM-242922
NEU - EXP - L0 Sector 4 Fitout 815 Columbus Ave. Misc. Low Voltage HVAC Control Wiring SM-242921
NEU - EXP - L7 Sector 3 Fitout Misc. Low Voltage HVAC Control Wiring SM-242920
NEU - EXP - Level 5 Sector 4 Fitout Misc. Low Voltage HVAC Control Wiring SM-242919
NEU - EXP - Level 5, Sector 2 Fitout Misc. Low Voltage HVAC Control Wiring SM-242918
Plumbing Fit out of shell lab space.
Plumbing Fit out of shell lab space.
Plumbing Fit out of shell lab space.
Plumbing Fit out of shell lab space.
The scope of this project is the fit-out construction / renovation of existing shell space within the new EXP building on the Northeastern campus at 815 Columbus Avenue. The Projec…
The scope of this project is the fit-out construction / renovation of existing shell spaces within EXP building on Northeastern campus. The scope includes Level 5 Sector 2 and Sect…
The scope of this project is the fit-out construction / renovation of two existing shell space within the new EXP building on the Northeastern University. The scope includes Baseme…
Telecom and Security Work on Floors 0, 5 and 7 for Lab Fit Outs.
Renovation of existing building. Lab fit out of shell spaces.
Renovation of existing building. Lab fit out of shell spaces.
The scope of this project is the fit-out construction / renovation of existing shell spaces within EXP building on Northeastern campus. The scope includes Level 5 Sector 2 and Sect…
Monitor 2 points in the dust control system located in the loading dock.
;Labs, Classrooms &; Mechanical SpaceCertificate for Cafe;ALT1571893 Issued 5/14/2024 &; SF1582254 Issued 3/25/2024
The following modifications within the existing Northeastern EXP building: Modification to the existing smoke purge system on Levels 5, 6, 7, and 9M. Modification of the existing s…
The scope of this project is the fit-out construction / renovation of existing shell space within the new EXP building on the Northeastern campus at 815 Columbus Avenue. The Projec…
The scope of this project is the fit-out construction / renovation of two existing shell space within the new EXP building on the Northeastern University. The scope includes Baseme…
Added twist lock receptacles in lab spaces, added power for a helium recovery room. In the 7th floor interstitial space, lights and exit signs to be moved for new ductwork to fit a…
Run power for the added smoke curtain on levels 3 through 6
NU-EXP - Saxby's Cafe. Misc. Low Voltage HVAC Control Wiring. SM-242461
The following modifications within the existing Northeastern EXP building: Supporting infrastructure for rainwater reclamation system in basement. Non-potable water piping feed fro…
Fit out of a cafe in existing building (tenant space) Approximately 750 sf, includes food service area, counters, flooring, mechanical upgrades, sprinkler, fire alarm, no change to…
Cafe Fit Out
The scope includes three infrastructure renovations within the existing 357,000 GSF Northeastern University EXP building supporting infrastructure for a helium recovery system in t…
Work at 2nd Floor Saxy Cafe . Demo 1 fire alarm AV, install two temp heat detectors, install 4 new AV's.
Work on 2nd floor at Saxby Cafe. Install 14 data jacks
Work at the the 2nd floor Saxby Cafe. Install new lights, receptacles, hvac and panelboard power.
"At Risk" to start work at NU EXP, work to rough inspections pending issuance of; ALT1571893.
Science Building, Labs and Classrooms.Certificate;for Science Building Labs and Classrooms as well as Future Tenant Space Basement Suite 001, 2nd floor Suite 207, 5th floor Suites…
Per BFD request, make adjustments to the lighting control system in the Northeastern EXP Building. Adjustments to the dimming functions
Science Building, Labs and Classrooms.Temporary Certificate for Science Building Labs and Classrooms as well as Future Tenant Space Basement Suite 001, 2nd floor Suite 207, 5th flo…
(Amending;ERT1049710);Basement, Level 1 &; Level 8 shell spaced fit-out. Levels 5 &; 7 fit out spaces to shell. Bathroom revisions. Office and workspace conversions throughout. Loa…
Tenant Fitout of Security Low Voltage Cabling & Access Control System at EXP Building.
Provide wiring for 6 environmental rooms Northeastern University
Installation of Low Voltage cabling for AV use. Floors 2-8
Install controls wiring on HVAC and mechanical systems throughout 9 story building
Furnish and install a new fire alarm system and bi-directional amplifier system
Tenant Fitout of Tel/Data Cat 6a & Fiber Optic Cabling for the New 9 Story EXP Building
Northeastern EXP Project - New School Lab Building
Northeastern EXP Project - Temporary Heat
Erect new Northeastern EXP building.; This building will be a 9 floor;life science;building;made up;of labs and classrooms;with a mechanical penthouse.;(See other permit 23,785,000…
Structural steel erection including slab on decks as part of pending full building permit no. ERT1049710
New ground up high rise with Basement level and 8 above grade levels consisting of new 5,000 amp service fed from substation in the adjacent building. Scope includes adding (2) Roo…
Erect new Northeastern EXP building.; This building will be a 9 floor;life science;building;made up;of labs and classrooms;with a mechanical penthouse.;(See other permit 23,785,000…
New School Lab Building
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