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Photonics Center in Boston

Photonics Center in Boston is a university building (02215). Photonics Center is also known as PHO. Photonics Center is located near Massachusetts Turnpike.
House Number
8
Postal Code
02215
Alternate Name
PHO
Building Type
university building
Legend

Restaurants

  • Bejing Cafe (Chinese, opening hours: Mon–Sun 11–21:30) at Commonwealth Avenue 728 (02215) – approx. 150 ft.
  • Crispy Crêpes Café (Crêpe, Sandwich, Kebab, Breakfast) at Commonwealth Avenue 714 (02215) – approx. 300 ft.
  • University Grill and Pizza (Greek, Pizza, takeout, non-smoking, 20 seats, opening hours: 10–22) at Commonwealth Avenue 712 (02215) – approx. 300 ft.
  • Insomnia Cookies (Snack, takeout only, delivery service, non-smoking, opening hours: Mon–Wed 11–3; Sat 12–3; Sun 12–1) at Commonwealth Avenue 708 (02215) – approx. 350 ft.

Fast food restaurants

  • Subway (Sandwich, takeout, vegan options, vegetarian options, opening hours: Mon–Sun 9–12) at Commonwealth Avenue 700 (02215) – approx. 500 ft.
  • Einstein Bros. Bagels (Bagel, takeout, opening hours: Mon–Thu 7:30–15:30; Fri 7:30–14) at Commonwealth Avenue 685 (02215) – approx. 0.1 mi.

Research institutes

  • BU Center for Antiracist Research (operator: Boston University) at Commonwealth Avenue 745 (02215) – approx. 500 ft.

Produce markets

  • BU Farmer's Market - Thursdays at Commonwealth Avenue – approx. 0.1 mi.

Hair salons

  • University Barber Shop (opening hours: Mon–Fri 9–18; Sat 9–16) at Commonwealth Avenue 728A (02215) – approx. 150 ft.
  • Louie's Hair Cuts (opening hours: 7:30–18) at Commonwealth Avenue 712 (02215) – approx. 300 ft.

Stops

  • Boston University Central – approx. 350 ft.
  • Boston University East – approx. 0.1 mi.

Bus stops

  • Commonwealth Ave @ St Marys St – approx. 200 ft.

Florists

  • Boston City Florist (opening hours: 9–18) at Commonwealth Avenue 714 (02215) – approx. 300 ft.

Convenience stores

  • City Convenience (opening hours: Mon–Thu 7–1; Fri 7–2; Sat 8–2; Sun 8–1) at Commonwealth Avenue 702 – approx. 0.1 mi.

Post offices

  • United States Postal Service (United States Postal Service) at Park Drive 512 (02215) – approx. 0.1 mi.

Light rail stops

  • Boston University Central – approx. 250 ft.
  • Boston University East – approx. 550 ft.

Libraries

  • Boston University School of Theology Library – approx. 450 ft.
  • School of Law Library – approx. 0.1 mi.

Bars

  • Dugout Cafe (non-smoking, opening hours: 11:30–2) at Commonwealth Avenue 722 (02215) – approx. 200 ft.

Copy shops

  • FedEx Office at Cummington Mall 115 (02215) – approx. 450 ft.

Bike rentals

  • Bluebikes (Lyft, 10 vehicles, fee required) at Commonwealth Avenue 771 (02215). B.U. Central - 725 Comm. Ave. – approx. 0.1 mi.

Streets nearby

Saint Mary's Street
University Barber Shop
200 ft
Babbitt Street
200 ft
Mountfort Street
450 ft
Massachusetts Turnpike
500 ft
Buswell Street
Mei Mei, Domino's, Futago Udon
0.1 mi
Carlton Street
0.1 mi
Commonwealth Avenue
Commonwealth Ave @ University Rd, Starbucks, Panda Express, The Coop, El Comal, Urban Table, The Found Sock, Post office Box, Bamboo, Tasca, Health First Pharmacy, A-Z auto center, Dolce Vita Cafè, Primos Barber Shop, Brighton Dry Cleaners, La Fonda St, Amory Street - Boston College, Boston University Student Health Services, Pho Viet, Kayuga, D'Flacco Barber Shop, Lee's Liquor and Grocery, Bluebikes, Charles Pagelson Howard Bench, Piper, Warren Street, South Street, Wine Basket & Spirits, Star Cleaners & Tailoring, Father & Son Market, Boston Univ East - Inbound, Commonwealth Ave @ Hinsdale St, Warren Towers Dining Hall, City Convenience, Subway, Basho Express, Boston University East, Deuxave, Chestnut Hill Avenue, Packards Corner, Harvard Avenue, McDonald's, Habibi's Lounge, Ajeen, House of Shawarma, Berezka International Food Store, Little Tao, Zaaki, The Daily Stroll, Computer Systems Institute, ESL Academy, Church of Scientology, Commonwealth Ave @ Amory St, Commonwealth Ave @ St Paul St, Otto's Pizza, Mobil, Amory Street - Park St & North, Amory Street, Taco Bell Cantina, Target, Washington Street, Boston University Central, Boston University School of Theology Library, Commonwealth Ave @ St Marys St, BU Farmer's Market - Thursdays, BU Center for Antiracist Research, Crazy Dough's, Boston College, El Pelon, Harvard Club of Boston, Orpheus Performing Arts Treasures, Commonwealth Ave @ Silber Way, Dallaria, Commonwealth Ave @ Granby St, Einstein Bros. Bagels, Commonwealth Ave @ Carlton St, Nud Pob, Pavement Coffee, Allston Street, Central Pharmacy, Commonwealth Ave @ Babcock St, Babcock Street, Firestone Complete Auto Care, Griggs Street, The Avenue, Seoul Soulongtang, Pavement Coffeehouse, 7-Eleven, Bank of America, The Wild Duck Wine & Spirits, All Bright Community Center, Commonwealth Laundry, Volmer's Hair Salon, Allston Nails, Arandia & Meola Dental Group, Bluebikes - Commonwealth Ave at Kelton St, Geneva Nails & SPA, Taco Bell, Holly Crab, Rhythm 'N Wraps, ASC English, LimeRed Teahouse, Lapels Dry Cleaning, Beijing Spa, Overseas Student Service, Liquid Smoke & Vape Shop, Sky Salon, Sutherland Road, Civil War Veterans' Bench, Henry C. Merwin Bench, Kenmore, Chabad House, Lombard Lamp, Sway Aveda Spa, Srila Prabhupada, First Corps of Cadets Museum, Chiswick Road, Adult Literacy Resource Center, Boston Evening Academy HMCS School, Raising Cane's, Paradise Rock Club, Goodwill, Brown Sugar Cafe, Balance Patch, Caffè Nero, Lisa's Hair Salon, El Jefe's Taqueria, City Smoke Shop, Boston Playwright's Theatre, Boston Halal, Gracie Barra, Gopchang Story, Commonwealth Ave @ Pleasant St, Sunset Cantina, CVS Pharmacy, Boston University Campus Store, Metro Credit Union, Sullivan Tire & Auto Service, Commonwealth Ave @ Agganis Way, TD Bank, Blue Bikes - Allston Green District - Commonwealth Ave & Griggs St, Inbound Pizza & Restaurant, Hair Design Center, Miss Rainbow, Mafei Hair Salon, Natalie's Pizzeria, City Title Barber, 1079 Commonwealth Ave, Commonwealth Market, Bluebikes - Commonwealth Ave at Naples Rd Dock, Commonwealth Ave @ Buick St, Packard's Corner, Blue Ribbon, Dunkin', Hotel Commonwealth, Ace Ticket, Hunt's Photo & Video, Supercuts, Landry's Bicycles, Commonwealth Ave @ Blanford St, Explosion, Nuggets, India Quality, Cafe 472, The Kenmore, Temple of Groom, Bab Al-Yemen, Blue Bikes, Bread Winners , Blandford Street, Boston University College of Communication Fountain, Bejing Cafe, Insomnia Cookies, University Grill and Pizza, Louie's Hair Cuts, Boston City Florist, Dugout Cafe, Crispy Crêpes Café
0.2 mi
Euston Street
0.2 mi
Ivy Street
0.2 mi
Private Alley 920
Park Dr @ Beacon St, Blue Bikes - Buswell St. at Park Dr.
0.2 mi
Bay State Road
Boston University School of Law, School of Law Library, Rhett's, City Market, Basho, The Halal Shack, Untitled Sculpture, B'Nai B'Rith Hillel, Shelton Dining Hall, Provincetown Wheels, Pardee School of Global Studies, Counterpoint, Rhett
0.2 mi
Lenox Street
0.2 mi
Prescott Street
0.2 mi
Saint Mary's Court
0.2 mi
Storrow Drive
Advent School Library
0.2 mi
Essex Street
0.2 mi
Boston University Bridge
View of Boston from BU Bridge
0.3 mi
Churchill Street
0.3 mi
Mason Street
0.3 mi
Chilton Street
0.3 mi

Apartment buildings nearby

Warren Hall
0.2 mi
Tower Court
0.2 mi

Grasslands nearby

BU Beach
0.1 mi

Libraries nearby

Mugar Memorial Library
0.1 mi

Light rail lines nearby

Green Line (C)
0.2 mi
Green Line (B)
0.2 mi
St. Mary's Crossover
0.3 mi

Light rail stops nearby

Boston University Central (Inbound)
250 ft
Boston University Central (Outbound)
450 ft
Boston University East (Inbound)
500 ft
Inbound
0.2 mi
Outbound
0.2 mi

Outdoor seatings nearby

Marsh Plaza
450 ft

Places of worship nearby

Marsh Chapel
550 ft

Railways nearby

Boston Subdivision
500 ft

Schools nearby

William McKinley Middle School
0.1 mi
Boston University Academy
0.2 mi

Single-family houses nearby

Sloane House
0.2 mi

Theaters nearby

Joan & Edgar Booth Theatre
0.3 mi

Universities nearby

School of Theology
500 ft

University buildings nearby

Audobon Court
450 ft
Boston University Engineering Product Innovation Center
500 ft
College of Arts and Sciences
500 ft
Education School Tower
0.1 mi
School of Social Work
0.1 mi
Sumner M. Redstone Building
0.1 mi
BU Children's Center
0.2 mi
George Sherman Union
0.2 mi

Other nearby

Warren Alpert Mall
0.1 mi