# Building permits at 100 Chestnut St, Somerville, MA

60 Medford St: demolition permitted Aug 13, a new building Sep 17.

35 permits here in the last two years. The newest, Sep 21: Grounding of (1) 36KW generator for 1 day event - 9/22nd. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 32 more permits (31 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 0.23 mi away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | Electrical | grounding of (1) 36KW generator for 1 day event - 9/22nd | $1,100 | [E26-001386](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001386/) |
| Dec 16, 2025 | Electrical | Wire HVAC Controls, VAVs Tstats | $3,000 | [E25-001632](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E25-001632/) |
| Dec 9, 2025 | Electrical | Connecting 24 cubicles together on the 2nd floor of 100 Chestnut St | $800 | [E25-001862](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E25-001862/) |
| Oct 20, 2025 | Electrical | New CAT6A Newtwork Cabling: Total 102 Cables (Low Voltage) | $30,000 | [E25-001551](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E25-001551/) |
| Oct 9, 2025 | Electrical | Office Renovation / Power / Lighting / Fire Alarm | $186,000 | [E25-001516](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E25-001516/) |
| Oct 7, 2025 | Mechanical (HVAC) | Supply and Install duct work per plans 3rd fl | $39,921 | [SM25-000230](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM25-000230/) |
| Oct 7, 2025 | Alteration or repair | The project consists of the fitout of approximately 2,900sf on Level 3 to include office space. 3rd floor | $450,000 | [B25-001472](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B25-001472/) |
| Sep 15, 2025 | Electrical | Installation of new access control on 2ND Floor B24-002024 | $14,000 | [E25-001324](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E25-001324/) |
| Sep 10, 2025 | Electrical | Low voltage data cabling, Category 6A Cabling, 2nd Floor | $60,894 | [E25-001341](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E25-001341/) |
| Sep 10, 2025 | Electrical | HVAC Control Wiring | $65,000 | [E25-001274](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E25-001274/) |
| Sep 9, 2025 | Mechanical (HVAC) | Supply and Install duct work per plans | $239,194 | [SM25-000180](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM25-000180/) |
| Jul 30, 2025 | Electrical | Lab Renovation / Power / Lighting / Fire Alarm B24-002024 | $1,300,000 | [E25-001085](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E25-001085/) |
| Jul 24, 2025 | Plumbing | Fitout | Not listed | [P25-000419](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P25-000419/) |
| May 1, 2025 | Electrical | Control wiring tenant fit out | $40,000 | [E25-000398](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E25-000398/) |
| Apr 28, 2025 | Electrical | Installation of new access control on 3rd floor | $14,000 | [E25-000570](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E25-000570/) |
| Apr 22, 2025 | Electrical | Low Voltage Tele Data Work B25-000065 The work is taking place on the 3rd and 4th floors. | $50,000 | [E25-000530](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E25-000530/) |
| Mar 17, 2025 | Mechanical (HVAC) | Furnish and install duct per plans and specifications B25-000065 | $59,300 | [SM25-000056](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM25-000056/) |
| Mar 17, 2025 | Alteration or repair | The project consists of the fitout of approximately 18,000 RSF on Level 2, laboratory/office space and a small terrace. | $4,200,000 | [B24-002024](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B24-002024/) |
| Mar 10, 2025 | Plumbing | Demo/Reno- Installing 3/hose bibbs, 8/sinks & Faucets, 1/washing machine box, 1/Electric water heater, 1/recirc pump, 1/access panel, 1/tmv | Not listed | [P25-000137](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P25-000137/) |
| Mar 10, 2025 | Electrical | Work associated with the seperation of 1 tenat space into 2 tenant spaces B25-000065 | $101,000 | [E25-000321](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E25-000321/) |
| Feb 24, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Reconfiguration of space for single tenant into two tenants. Demolition and new work for two tenants | $1,650,047 | [B25-000065](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B25-000065/) |
| Feb 19, 2025 | Electrical | AV Low Voltage (non-lifesaftey) | $250,000 | [E25-000252](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E25-000252/) |
| Jan 28, 2025 | Electrical | Bus Plug Relocations | $45,850 | [E25-000148](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E25-000148/) |
| Jan 28, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Enabling, make-safe, and non-structural demo to prepare for segregation of level 3 area for future tenant fit-out | $80,000 | [B25-000021](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B25-000021/) |
| Jan 23, 2025 | Electrical | Bus Repair Work | $2,000 | [E25-000087](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E25-000087/) |
| Jan 22, 2025 | Electrical | Moving an existing Masterbox within a building | $5,090 | [E25-000096](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E25-000096/) |
| Jan 21, 2025 | Plumbing | 3rd Floor Plumbing Demo | Not listed | [P25-000037](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P25-000037/) |
| Jan 13, 2025 | Electrical | Perform instillation of clean agent fire protection system for ADA Forsyth Institute Data Center | $12,000 | [E25-000050](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E25-000050/) |
| Jan 13, 2025 | Electrical | Demo of existing | Not listed | [E25-000049](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E25-000049/) |
| Jan 9, 2025 | Electrical | Connect Furniture Stations 40 stations | $1,400 | [E25-000014](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E25-000014/) |
| Nov 6, 2024 | Electrical | Installation of new access control and video surveillance system 4th fl | $130,000 | [E24-001794](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E24-001794/) |
| Nov 6, 2024 | Electrical | Low Voltage - Data, 1st Floor, ADA Forsyth Institute, Category 6A and Fiber optic Cabling. | $29,991 | [E24-001789](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E24-001789/) |
| Nov 6, 2024 | Electrical | Low Voltage - Data, 4th Floor, ADA Forsyth Institute, Category 6A and Fiber Optic cabling. | $322,880 | [E24-001788](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E24-001788/) |
| Nov 4, 2024 | Electrical | Installation of new access control and video surveillance system on 1st Floor | $35,000 | [E24-001795](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E24-001795/) |
| Oct 10, 2024 | Electrical | Low Voltage HVAC Controls for 19 VAVs, 6 CB, 9 EVAV, 1 FPB, 2 WSHP, 2 FCU, 4 CRACs | $40,700 | [E24-001624](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E24-001624/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

32 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months).

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 23 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [1 Fitchburg St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/1-fitchburg-st/) | 480 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Interior renovations in condo unit. All new partitions and finishes, new cabinets, appliances, bath fixtures | $320,442 | [B26-001385](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001385/) |
| Oct 6, 2026 | [32 Linwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/32-linwood-st/) | 410 ft SW | Electrical | Lot renovation with pole lights and new entrance gate | $18,000 | [E26-001478](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001478/) |
| Oct 6, 2026 | [14 Mcgrath Hwy](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/14-mcgrath-hwy/) | 810 ft S | Electrical | Electrical permit for disconnecting 2 old rooftop units and connecting 2 new one's of the same exact size. | $1,500 | [E26-001455](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001455/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [51 Mcgrath Hwy](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/51-mcgrath-hwy/) | 920 ft SE | Electrical | Verizon Cell Site - Install new antennas, radios, and grounding. | $6,000 | [E26-001282](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001282/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [1 Fitchburg St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/1-fitchburg-st/) | 480 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Bathroom Renovations | $64,181 | [B26-001424](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001424/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [22 Mcgrath Hwy](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/22-mcgrath-hwy/) | 810 ft S | Alteration or repair | Installation of: (QTY: 2): 2'-6" H die-cut black opaque vinyl graphics set reading "22" & (QTY 2): 2'-1.5" OAH x 6'-3" OAW x 1/2" thick flat cut acrylic graphics reading "Twin City PLAZA". (pearle vision & ever fitness) | Not listed | [B26-001159](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001159/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [200 Inner Belt Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/200-inner-belt-rd/) | 440 ft N | Electrical | Installation of (1) 75 KVA XFMR, (2) 225 KVA XFMR, branch panelboards, temps, power and lighting in tenant reno. | $234,860 | [E26-001104](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001104/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [200 Inner Belt Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/200-inner-belt-rd/) | 440 ft N | Alteration or repair | Equipment installation within an existing occupied space. The work involves mechanial and electrical trades. There is no new space being created. There is no change of occupancy, use group or egress and there is no change in hazardous quantities or storage. | $103,500 | [B26-001012](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001012/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [86 Joy St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/86-joy-st/) | 770 ft NW | Electrical | Add ceiling outlets, replace exposed romex with conduit | $2,500 | [E26-001216](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001216/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [10 Poplar St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/10-poplar-st/) | 910 ft W | Mechanical (HVAC) | Install new supply/exhaust fans, ERV, Louvers, fire dampers, RGDs and associated ductwork for a complete system. | $209,600 | [SM26-000139](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000139/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [1 Fitchburg St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/1-fitchburg-st/) | 480 ft SE | Electrical | Wiring for in home office WORK @ Unit B252 | $2,500 | [E26-001038](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001038/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [1 Fitchburg St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/1-fitchburg-st/) | 480 ft SE | Electrical | Electrical Alterations Unit B253 | $5,000 | [E26-000932](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000932/) |
| Jun 21, 2026 | [22 Mcgrath Hwy](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/22-mcgrath-hwy/) | 810 ft S | Alteration or repair | Unit B28 EVER FITNESS Replace/ Install (1) Halo-Lit channel letters on a backer panel | Not listed | [B26-000618](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000618/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [86 Joy St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/86-joy-st/) | 770 ft NW | Electrical | Installing one smoke detector and one CO detector low voltage | $2,500 | [E26-000851](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000851/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [1 Fitchburg St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/1-fitchburg-st/) | 480 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Interior Loft addition -Unit B253 Loft addition at address noted above, ledger board 2x10 will be lagged to existing wall spanning from door to closet,Rim joist will be supported by 2 lalley colums secured in metal footings secured to concrete floor, platform will be supported by joists, per code us | $23,900 | [B26-000286](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000286/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [86 Joy St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/86-joy-st/) | 770 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Replace existing entry door in same style and size to swing out and have a panic device. Install panic hardware on existing rear door. At Bay 4 | $5,250 | [B26-000794](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000794/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [1 Fitchburg St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/1-fitchburg-st/) | 480 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Frame for a new office in the corner of Living Room / Dining Room with Storage space underneath. Unit B252 | $68,525 | [B26-000592](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000592/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [22 Mcgrath Hwy](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/22-mcgrath-hwy/) | 810 ft S | Electrical | Tying in a halo set of fitness letters to an existing feed | $1,000 | [E26-000748](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000748/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [51 Mcgrath Hwy](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/51-mcgrath-hwy/) | 920 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Verizon Wireless to replace (3) Wireless Panel Antenna's with (3) New Panel Antenna's, Add (3) Remote Radio Units (RRUs) and (9) Diplexers, within the stealth enclosures. | $60,204 | [B26-000632](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000632/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [15 Linwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/15-linwood-st/) | 330 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Remove Monitor on existing building roof and fill in opening | $146,422 | [B26-000413](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000413/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [101 Linwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/101-linwood-st/) | 920 ft NW | Plumbing | replace two 100 Gallon gas fired water heaters | Not listed | [P26-000297](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000297/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [101 Linwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/101-linwood-st/) | 920 ft NW | Plumbing | replace two 100 Gallon gas fired water heaters | Not listed | [G26-000244](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000244/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [107 Linwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/107-linwood-st/) | 780 ft NW | Roofing | Remove and replace roofing on a commercial building | $2,089,500 | [B26-000567](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000567/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 9 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 | [60 Medford St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/60-medford-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | New building | New foundation for 6 family 60-62 Medford ST PERMIT TO CONSTRUCTT B25-001854 | $100,000 | [B25-001908](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B25-001908/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [41 Inner Belt Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/41-inner-belt-rd/) | 0.22 mi NE | Electrical | Rough New Restroom, New switching for Warehouse LED fixtures, add (4) Exit signs. as well Pipe for the Pull station by the Side door | $11,500 | [E26-001203](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001203/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [64 Medford St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/64-medford-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Demolition | Permit transfered to new contractor 8/12/26. Demolish existing structure 1 family mix use. Associated Permit # B24-000914 DEMO ON OR AFTER 8/20/26. | $41,285 | [D24-000069](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/D24-000069/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [60 Medford St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/60-medford-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Demolition | Permit transfered to new contractor 8/12/26. Demolish existing structure, brick warehouse. Associated Permit # B24-000914 DEMO ON AFTER 8/20/26. | $41,285 | [D24-000068](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/D24-000068/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [41 Inner Belt Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/41-inner-belt-rd/) | 0.22 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Build new demising wall and warehouse toilet room. | $60,588 | [B26-001075](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001075/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [41 Inner Belt Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/41-inner-belt-rd/) | 0.22 mi NE | Plumbing | Adding toilet, sink, and water heater | Not listed | [P26-000410](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000410/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [12 First Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/12-first-ave/) | 0.20 mi NE | Electrical | Replace existing FACP | $3,000 | [E26-001034](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001034/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [9 Medford St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/9-medford-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Electrical | Fire Alarm Cell Dialer Installation | $800 | [E26-000923](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000923/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [35 Medford St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/35-medford-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Electrical | Maintenance | $5,000 | [E26-000805](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000805/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

We don't list zoning cases for Somerville yet. Look them up on the city's Zoning Board of Appeals page: https://www.somervillema.gov/departments/zoning-board-appeals

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Source: Somerville Inspectional Services Division permit data (https://data.somervillema.gov/d/nneb-s3f7), SomerStat, City of Somerville, ODbL 1.0 (https://opendatacommons.org/licenses/odbl/1-0/). Checked 2026-10-08 17:06 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

Contains information from Applications for Permits and Licenses (SomerStat, City of Somerville), which is made available here under the Open Database License (ODbL). Database: https://data.somervillema.gov/d/nneb-s3f7 License: https://opendatacommons.org/licenses/odbl/1-0/

Map, all 35 permits at this address and 32 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/100-chestnut-st/