Block 1037, lot 036

16 Commonwealth Ave

City’s use: Single Family Residential
Built: 1910
Stories: 2
Units: 1
Rooms: 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms
Building: 4,108 sq ft
Lot: 4,011 sq ft
Zoning: RH1D
Construction type: D

From the assessor's latest secured roll, which can lag recent work. Lot plans, zoning and planning history on the city’s Property Information Map

Permits filed here

6 permits filed for this property since 2000.

CompletedIn progressNever finaledExpired or cancelled

Filed	Outcome	Address	Contractor	Work described on the permit	Declared cost
Sep 16, 2026	In progress issued Sep 2026	16 Commonwealth Av	North Dream Construction Inc	reroof in kind and dry rot repair. aprox 50 sq at left side of roof. nailing to match existing Details Permit 202609168197 Status issued Filed Sep 16, 2026 Permit issued Sep 16, 2026 Declared cost $1,600 Address 16 Commonwealth Av reroof in kind and dry rot repair. aprox 50 sq at left side of roof. nailing to match existing Open the permit page	$1,600
May 27, 2020	Completed final sign-off Jan 2021	16 Commonwealth Av	Sexton Construction	repair dry rot on exterior of building. maher na at front facade and right side - replace selected dry rot boards and replace in-kind with horizontal cedar siding boards (approx 300 sf). replace selected window trim in-kind. Details Permit 202005277878 Status complete Filed May 27, 2020 Permit issued Jun 1, 2020 Final sign-off Jan 12, 2021 Declared cost $6,000 Address 16 Commonwealth Av repair dry rot on exterior of building. maher na at front facade and right side - replace selected dry rot boards and replace in-kind with horizontal cedar siding boards (approx 300 sf). replace selected window trim in-kind. Open the permit page	$6,000
Jan 8, 2008	Expired or cancelled withdrawn Jul 2008	16 Commonwealth Av	Rees Construction	seismic upgrade existing structure, new shear walls and holddowns. lower basement by 13 inches, upgrade roof raming. pa# 2007.10.11.5075 for reference of arch. plans. Details Permit 200801082080 Status withdrawn Filed Jan 8, 2008 Declared cost $60,000 Address 16 Commonwealth Av seismic upgrade existing structure, new shear walls and holddowns. lower basement by 13 inches, upgrade roof raming. pa# 2007.10.11.5075 for reference of arch. plans. Open the permit page	$60,000
Dec 18, 2007	Completed final sign-off Jun 2009	16 Commonwealth Av	Rees Construction	construct 2 stories plus basement new horizontal addition at rear of ex. bldg. new front entry stairs & landing, front door & side window, new roof deck over ex. rear structure remodel ex. bldg.7/3/08 converted to full permit - need full plan review vld Details Permit 200712180675 Status complete Filed Dec 18, 2007 Permit issued Aug 4, 2008 Final sign-off Jun 11, 2009 Declared cost $275,000 Address 16 Commonwealth Av construct 2 stories plus basement new horizontal addition at rear of ex. bldg. new front entry stairs & landing, front door & side window, new roof deck over ex. rear structure remodel ex. bldg.7/3/08 converted to full permit - need full plan review vld Open the permit page	$275,000
Oct 11, 2007	Completed final sign-off Jun 2009	16 Commonwealth Av	Rees Construction	new footing at basement level upgrade all electrical $ plumbing. new kitchen area 1/2 bath - 1st floor. remodel existing bathroom/new full bathroom - 2nd floor. framing to divide existing bedroom. 80 plugs and 45 switches. Details Permit 200710115075 Status complete Filed Oct 11, 2007 Permit issued Oct 11, 2007 Final sign-off Jun 11, 2009 Declared cost $90,000 Address 16 Commonwealth Av new footing at basement level upgrade all electrical $ plumbing. new kitchen area 1/2 bath - 1st floor. remodel existing bathroom/new full bathroom - 2nd floor. framing to divide existing bedroom. 80 plugs and 45 switches. Open the permit page	$90,000
Jun 13, 2005	Never finaled issued Jun 2005, no final	16 Commonwealth Av		street space & sidewalk Details Permit M32908 Status issued Filed Jun 13, 2005 Permit issued Jun 13, 2005 Address 16 Commonwealth Av street space & sidewalk Open the permit page

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