Building Permits
To date, we have no information about building permits in 2025
Jul 8, 2016
Description: Restaurant retail and 2 offices with;accessory storage of; liquids (small) in basement.; certificate for the storage in the basementalt521619 issued: 2/26/16
- Contractor: Regina Olivieri
- Valuation: $47,500,000
- Fee: $190.00 paid to City of Boston, Massachusetts
- Client: 961 Commonwealth Ave Realty Trust
- Parcel #: 2100405010
- Permit #: COO606017
Feb 26, 2016
Description: Change occupancy from restaurant retail and 2 offices;to restaurant retail and 2 offices with;accessory storage of; liquids (small) in basement.; installation of new nitrogen tank at the existing loading dock at basement elevation. work to include; electrical fire protection mechanical and architectural finishes
- Contractor: Regina Olivieri
- Valuation: $47,500,000
- Fee: $5,107.00 paid to City of Boston, Massachusetts
- Client: 961 Commonwealth Ave Realty Trust
- Parcel #: 2100405010
- Permit #: ALT521619
Nov 2, 2015
Description: 884067 - 961 commonwealth ave. - bwh - plumbing work to be performed at 961 commonwealth avenue boston. work to include installation and connection of trench and floor drains in storage area in loading dock.
- Valuation: $500,000
- Fee: $25.00 paid to City of Boston, Massachusetts
- Client: 961 Commonwealth Ave Realty Trust
- Parcel #: 2100405010
- Permit #: PL533030
Oct 1, 2015
Description: Renovations to ln2 tank replacement
- Contractor: Mccluskey Joseph
- Valuation: $6,000,000
- Fee: $30.00 paid to City of Boston, Massachusetts
- Client: 961 Commonwealth Ave Realty Trust
- Parcel #: 2100405010
- Permit #: E525324
Oct 1, 2015
Description: Renovate f/a system for bwh ln2 tank replacement.
- Contractor: Mccluskey Joseph
- Valuation: $400,000
- Fee: $60.00 paid to City of Boston, Massachusetts
- Client: 961 Commonwealth Ave Realty Trust
- Parcel #: 2100405010
- Permit #: EFA525325
Jun 16, 2014
Description: Construct canopy with signage over public sidewalk and add outdoor seating on sidewalk per plans for burgerfi restaurant.
- Contractor: John Gorman Painting Restoration
- Valuation: $2,500,000
- Fee: $300.00 paid to City of Boston, Massachusetts
- Client: 961 Commonwealth Ave Realty Trust
- Parcel #: 2100405010
- Permit #: ALT308099
Apr 8, 2014
Description: Installation of a low voltage burglar alarm system.
- Valuation: $59,500
- Fee: $30.00 paid to City of Boston, Massachusetts
- Client: 961 Commonwealth Ave Realty Trust
- Parcel #: 2100405010
- Permit #: ELV339153
Feb 18, 2014
Description: Legal occupancy:; coo for the burgerfi restaurantalt308096 issued: 2/4/14 - sf308106 issued: 11/26/13;- sf325588 issued: 2/12/14;
- Contractor: John Gorman Painting Restoration
- Valuation: $32,500,000
- Fee: $50.00 paid to City of Boston, Massachusetts
- Client: 961 Commonwealth Ave Realty Trust
- Parcel #: 2100405010
- Permit #: COO327166
Feb 14, 2014
Description: Install ul300 fire ext system. work to be done per nfpa stands. 780 cmr. to be on sep. fa zone.
- Fee: $90.00 paid to City of Boston, Massachusetts
- Parcel #: 00405-010
- Permit #: SPRK317672
Feb 14, 2014
Description: Lvolt: 4 spkr. sound syst.
- Valuation: $100,000
- Fee: $30.00 paid to City of Boston, Massachusetts
- Parcel #: 00405-010
- Permit #: ELV319098
Feb 14, 2014
Description: Electrical: installation of 12 low voltage cameras and 18 channel power supply.
- Contractor: Diamantides George
- Valuation: $130,000
- Fee: $40.00 paid to City of Boston, Massachusetts
- Parcel #: 00405-010
- Permit #: E326670
Feb 14, 2014
Description: Bfchminfin:
- Contractor: John Gorman Painting Restoration
- Fee: $20.00 paid to City of Boston, Massachusetts
- Parcel #: 00405-010
- Permit #: CHM326795
Feb 12, 2014
Description: Extren: at-risk for burgerfi restaurant. install exterior wall cladding, steel canopy framing and signage cost of work on alt308099-pending
- Fee: $20.00 paid to City of Boston, Massachusetts
- Parcel #: 00405-010
- Permit #: SF325588
Feb 7, 2014
Description: Street: stand truck at curb for loading and unloading // 930am to 330pm
- Contractor: Batten Bros Inc.
- Fee: $209.00 paid to City of Boston, Massachusetts
- Parcel #: 00405-010
- Permit #: OCCU-325287
Feb 7, 2014
Description: Add 1 horn strobe add 1 strobe. work to be done per nfpa stands 780 cmr.
- Contractor: Hayden System Inc
- Fee: $54.00 paid to City of Boston, Massachusetts
- Parcel #: 00405-010
- Permit #: BFDF315680
Feb 4, 2014
Description: Intext: burgerfi restaurant - interior build-out for new restaurant. work to include : new tile, new counters / new interior finishes, new act, new kitchen, new kitchen exhaust, upgrade to existing mep systems, new fi
- Contractor: Gorman John
- Valuation: $32,500,000
- Parcel #: 00405-010
- Permit #: ALT308096
Jan 30, 2014
Description: Commercial build-out of existing space to include non-structural demo
- Fee: $203.00 paid to City of Boston, Massachusetts
- Parcel #: 00405-010
- Permit #: FDC322477
Jan 30, 2014
Description: Fa: add horn strobe, relocated pull station
- Valuation: $250,000
- Fee: $50.00 paid to City of Boston, Massachusetts
- Parcel #: 00405-010
- Permit #: EFA323344
Jan 28, 2014
Description: Relocate existing heads below new drop ceiling. work to be done per nfpa stands. one floor zone at a time. per impairment letter dated /123/14 xcel fire protection. : " sprinklers in basement will remain in service. the sprinklers will remain in s
- Fee: $90.00 paid to City of Boston, Massachusetts
- Parcel #: 00405-010
- Permit #: SPRK314365
Jan 14, 2014
Description: Lvolt: 13 spkrs. 1 amp
- Valuation: $100,000
- Fee: $40.00 paid to City of Boston, Massachusetts
- Parcel #: 00405-010
- Permit #: ELV319115
Dec 20, 2013
Description: Plumbing: plumbing for commercial kitchen and 3 bathrooms
- Valuation: $3,000,000
- Parcel #: 00405-010
- Permit #: PL314614
Dec 20, 2013
Description: Two grills 1 fryalator
- Contractor: Paul S. Mcgough
- Valuation: $3,000,000
- Fee: $35.00 paid to City of Boston, Massachusetts
- Client: 961 Commonwealth Ave Realty Trust
- Parcel #: 2100405010
- Permit #: G314615
Dec 19, 2013
Description: Electrical: complete remodel of electrical power equipment with low voltage wiringfront sign lighting
- Contractor: Diamantides George
- Valuation: $1,500,000
- Fee: $118.00 paid to City of Boston, Massachusetts
- Parcel #: 00405-010
- Permit #: E313828
Nov 26, 2013
Description: Intext: interior demo of existing restaurant. begin layout/framing for new restaurant burgerfi. cost of work on alt308096.
- Contractor: Gorman John
- Fee: $20.00 paid to City of Boston, Massachusetts
- Parcel #: 00405-010
- Permit #: SF308106
Jun 28, 2012
Description: Street: stand vac truck at manhole & generator at curb
- Contractor: N Star Electric Co
- Fee: $28.00 paid to City of Boston, Massachusetts
- Parcel #: 00405-010
- Permit #: OCCU-157168
May 15, 2012
Description: Relocate/add 18 sprinkler heads per engineered drawings for room renovation.
- Contractor: J C Cannistraro Llc
- Fee: $90.00 paid to City of Boston, Massachusetts
- Parcel #: 00405-010
- Permit #: SPRK136821
May 9, 2012
Description: Low voltage hvac interlock wiring b&w 961 comm ave-12-9542
- Contractor: Paul A. Guarracino
- Valuation: $100,000
- Fee: $30.00 paid to City of Boston, Massachusetts
- Client: 961 Commonwealth Ave Realty Trust
- Parcel #: 2100405010
- Permit #: ELV136887
May 1, 2012
Description: : move and replace fire alarm panel due to electric service upgrades new panel is same existing also replacing duct smoke. work to be done per nfpa stands. no occupancy during system impairment / install.**doc20120518
- Parcel #: 00405-010
- Permit #: BFDF137048
Apr 26, 2012
Description: Nstar # 1883871 temporarily relocate existing (2) 200a 240v & (1) 100a 240v three phase three wire services to opposite wall during installation of new service gear (on permit #e132331)
- Contractor: Edward F. Sartell
- Valuation: $300,000
- Fee: $35.00 paid to City of Boston, Massachusetts
- Client: 961 Commonwealth Ave Realty Trust
- Parcel #: 2100405010
- Permit #: ETS133994
Apr 25, 2012
Description: Cob: bwh- installation of 1 gas fired rtu.
- Valuation: $500,000
- Fee: $38.00 paid to City of Boston, Massachusetts
- Parcel #: 00405-010
- Permit #: G134561
Apr 18, 2012
Description: Electrical: remove(3)existing 240v three phase three wire services, install new 240v three phase three wire 600a cb w/enclosure, new dist. panelboard w/ four meters.relocate existing feeders into new panelboard. relocate(29)lights & (19)cord drops.install (10) outl
- Contractor: Sartell Edward
- Valuation: $10,850,000
- Parcel #: 00405-010
- Permit #: E132331
Apr 18, 2012
Description: Fa: upgrade existing fa panel. install (4) signal devices
- Contractor: Sartell Edward
- Valuation: $750,000
- Fee: $100.00 paid to City of Boston, Massachusetts
- Parcel #: 00405-010
- Permit #: EFA132333
Apr 3, 2012
Description: Intren: renovation including studs and framing, finishes, carpet, doors & frames, hvac, electrical, and structural work.
- Contractor: Chess Ryan
- Valuation: $28,128,500
- Parcel #: 00405-010
- Permit #: ALT125281
Oct 3, 2011
Description: Reconnect new oil burner.
- Contractor: David S. Belsky
- Valuation: $35,000
- Fee: $21.00 paid to City of Boston, Massachusetts
- Client: 961 Commonwealth Ave Realty Trust
- Parcel #: 2100405010
- Permit #: E98507
Sep 22, 2011
Description: Plumbing: replacement oil boiler
- Contractor: Hogan Stephen
- Valuation: $100,000
- Fee: $25.00 paid to City of Boston, Massachusetts
- Parcel #: 00405-010
- Permit #: PL97153
Commonwealth Ave Fire Incident History
To date, we have no information about fire incidents in 2025
28 Nov 2019
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use —
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin —
Other
First Ignition —
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source —
Heat source: other
30 Sep 2019
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use —
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin —
Outside area, other
First Ignition —
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
28 Sep 2019
Building fires
Property Use —
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin —
Outside area, other
First Ignition —
Organic materials, other
Heat Source —
Hot or smoldering object, other
13 Aug 2019
Building fires
Property Use —
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin —
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition —
Curtains, blinds, drapery, tapestry
Heat Source —
Candle
961 Commonwealth Ave incidents registered in FEMA
(Federal Emergency Management Agency)
To date, we have no information about incidents registered in FEMA in 2025
10 Nov 2015
Gas leak (natural gas or LPG)
Property Use —
Food and beverage sales, grocery store
Commonwealth Ave Incidents registered in FEMA
(Federal Emergency Management Agency)
To date, we have no information about incidents registered in FEMA in 2025
31 Dec 2015
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use —
Multifamily dwellings
31 Dec 2015
Hazardous condition, other
Property Use —
Residential, other
27 Dec 2015
Flammable gas or liquid condition, other
Property Use —
Multifamily dwellings
27 Dec 2015
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use —
Multifamily dwellings
Commonwealth Ave Crime Incidents History
To date, we have no information about crime incidents in 2025
20 Jul 2017
Unknown
800 Block Commonwealth Ave, Boston MA
Case Number —
2017-0003269
Description —
LARC-OTHER $200+
13 Jul 2017
Unknown
1100 Block Commonwealth Ave, Boston MA
Case Number —
2017-0003214
Description —
M/V THEFT AUTO
11 Jul 2017
Proactive Policing
800 Block Commonwealth Ave, Boston MA
Case Number —
2017-0003115
Description —
WARRANT:DEFAULT
27 Jun 2017
Unknown
900 Block Commonwealth Ave, Boston MA
Case Number —
2017-0002892
Description —
LARC-SHOPLIFT 50-200
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