# Building permits at 13 Thorpe St, Somerville, MA

53 Prescott St: demolition permitted Aug 27, a new building Sep 24.

Three permits on record here. The newest, Aug 1, 2025: Strip and reroof. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 111 more permits (109 projects) since May 1. Two are for new buildings, the nearest 0.22 mi away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2025 | Roofing | Strip and reroof. | $11,000 | [B25-001209](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B25-001209/) |
| Mar 19, 2018 | Solar | Install Solar Electric panels on roof of existing home, to be interconnected with the home?s Electrical System. 20 panels @ 6.5kW | $32,500 | [B18-000391](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B18-000391/) |
| Mar 15, 2018 | Electrical | Install roof mounted Photovoltaic (PV) System rated 6.5 kW-DC @ S.T.C. Grid-Tied. 20 panels | $22,750 | [E18-000412](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E18-000412/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 3 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | [67 Walnut St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/67-walnut-st/) | 140 ft W | Alteration or repair | install 7 replacement windows. no structural changes. | $22,521 | [B26-000149](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000149/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [22 Thorpe St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/22-thorpe-st/) | 160 ft S | Roofing | Remove all roofing materials and install premium Owens Corning roofing materials. Remove all debris. | $21,858 | [B26-000708](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000708/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [24 Thorpe St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/24-thorpe-st/) | 190 ft S | Electrical | Scope of Work: Rewire front entry (foyer) areas of a two-family dwelling. Install new lighting and receptacles. Details: Install (4) recessed lights (interior) Install (2) receptacle outlets Install (2) exterior recessed light fixtures | $2,500 | [E26-000640](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000640/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 47 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | [8 Aldersey St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/8-aldersey-st/) | 860 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Rebuild existing back deck in kind. Replace rotten framing members and decking | $35,000 | [B26-001357](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001357/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [8 Pleasant Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/8-pleasant-ave/) | 410 ft W | Electrical | Wire 2 Heat pump heads and 1 30 amp condensor on 3rd fl | $2,500 | [E26-001346](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001346/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [42 Vinal Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/42-vinal-ave/) | 860 ft W | Electrical | Installation of Sub Panel, 50 Range Circuit 240V | $2,000 | [E26-001433](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001433/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [8 Highland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/8-highland-ave/) | 280 ft E | Electrical | Install cellular communicator | $250 | [E26-001418](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001418/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [33 Vinal Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/33-vinal-ave/) | 810 ft W | Mechanical (HVAC) | LOT B New air conditioning and heating system installation | $25,000 | [SM26-000189](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000189/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [33 Vinal Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/33-vinal-ave/) | 810 ft W | Mechanical (HVAC) | LOT A: Installation of heating and cooling system for all units. | $25,000 | [SM26-000099](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000099/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [44 Highland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/44-highland-ave/) | 490 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Install 8 Harvey classic replacement window,energy star,inserts only,no structural work | $6,992 | [B26-001069](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001069/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [20 Auburn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/20-auburn-ave/) | 910 ft E | Electrical | Replace 100a meter and service conductor refeed | $2,200 | [E26-001380](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001380/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [25 Highland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/25-highland-ave/) | 360 ft N | Electrical | Wiring of a jockey pump. | $7,000 | [E26-001377](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001377/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [30 Summit Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/30-summit-ave/) | 780 ft W | Plumbing | Replace existing tub/shower with prefab acrylic base and acrylic walls. Replace valve and fixtures. No Structural Changes | Not listed | [P26-000510](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000510/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [33 Vinal Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/33-vinal-ave/) | 810 ft W | Electrical | 6 new family | $82,000 | [E26-000698](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000698/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [67 Boston St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/67-boston-st/) | 510 ft S | Alteration or repair | Install 14 Marvin classic replacement window,energy star,inserts only,no structural work | $18,350 | [B26-001306](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001306/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [42 Vinal Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/42-vinal-ave/) | 860 ft W | Alteration or repair | Install 5.74 kW panels. Will not exceed roof panel but will add 6" to height. 14 panels total. No ESS / No Structural. | $28,700 | [B26-001025](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001025/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [42 Vinal Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/42-vinal-ave/) | 860 ft W | Electrical | Install 5.74 kW panels. Will not exceed roof panel but will add 6" to height. 14 panels total. No ESS / No Structural. | $29,000 | [E26-000950](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000950/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [32 Hamlet St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/32-hamlet-st/) | 430 ft SE | Plumbing | Install new bathroom & kitchen fixtures only. | Not listed | [P26-000461](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000461/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [32 Hamlet St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/32-hamlet-st/) | 430 ft SE | Plumbing | Install New Gas Stove | Not listed | [G26-000365](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000365/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [30 Walnut St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/30-walnut-st/) | 890 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Mass Save Weatherization/Insulation. Work Scope Attached | $15,254 | [B26-000809](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000809/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [15 Grand View Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/15-grand-view-ave/) | 520 ft NW | Roofing | Remove and replace the existing mansard shingle roof (up to two layers). Inspect roof sheathing and replace damaged wood as needed. Install new ice & water shield, synthetic underlayment, drip edge, CertainTeed SwiftStart starter shingles, CertainTeed Landmark architectural shingles, and Shadow Ridg | $12,350 | [B26-001113](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001113/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [40 Highland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/40-highland-ave/) | 400 ft NW | Electrical | Wiring replacement for AC (Coil / Condenser) and gas Furnace | $1,322 | [E26-001062](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001062/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [30 Walnut St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/30-walnut-st/) | 890 ft SW | Mechanical (HVAC) | Install HyperHeat system in basement and second floor closet. This will be a complete ductwork system sealed and wrapped. | $58,000 | [SM26-000124](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000124/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [30 Walnut St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/30-walnut-st/) | 890 ft SW | Electrical | Wiring of new High Velocity Heat Pumps | $4,000 | [E26-001083](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001083/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [24 Aldersey St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/24-aldersey-st/) | 990 ft W | Electrical | Replace existing receptacles with tamper-resistant devices. Coordinate with Eversource and request the installation of two meters. Relocate the feeders serving the two basement apartments from the public panel and reconnect them to their designated existing service disconnects. | $3,000 | [E26-001078](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001078/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [6 Highland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/6-highland-ave/) | 290 ft E | Plumbing | cap dryer gas | Not listed | [G26-000339](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000339/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [8 Pleasant Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/8-pleasant-ave/) | 410 ft W | Plumbing | 3 kitchens 3 bathrooms 3 laundry | Not listed | [P25-000449](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P25-000449/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [8 Pleasant Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/8-pleasant-ave/) | 410 ft W | Plumbing | gas stove | Not listed | [G25-000307](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G25-000307/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [74 Gilman St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/74-gilman-st/) | 710 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Replace 6 Windows | $7,760 | [B26-000951](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000951/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [32 Hamlet St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/32-hamlet-st/) | 430 ft SE | Electrical | Second floor remodel | $18,000 | [E26-000935](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000935/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [29 Summit Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/29-summit-ave/) | 720 ft W | Electrical | 1 Bathroom electrical, Living Lights, dining lights | $1,500 | [E26-000900](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000900/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [79 Gilman St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/79-gilman-st/) | 820 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Replace rotted fascia, soffit boards and re hang gutters HOMEOWNERS BUILDING PERMIT | $2,200 | [B26-000807](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000807/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [29 Summit Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/29-summit-ave/) | 720 ft W | Plumbing | 1 half bath on first floor | Not listed | [P26-000382](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000382/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [17 Aldersey St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/17-aldersey-st/) | 820 ft W | Electrical | installation of new complete 800 amp service on front house with 9 meters total and 1 200 amp service on back house with installation of transformer from Eversource. | $30,000 | [E26-000419](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000419/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [30 Walnut St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/30-walnut-st/) | 890 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Whole Home Project: Electrical, Plumbing, Drywall Patching & Plaster Work, Second Floor Rear Bath Work, Turning Bedroom into Bath and Laundry, Finish Materials for Newly Established Second Floor Bathroom and Laundry, First Floor Bathroom Re-Configure, Kitchen Space Renovation, Cabinet Construction f | $168,760 | [B26-000803](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000803/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [49 Putnam St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/49-putnam-st/) | 950 ft W | Electrical | remove and reinstall existing smoke detectors (2) due to repairs in the front foyer E26-000211 | $900 | [E26-000877](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000877/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [32 Hamlet St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/32-hamlet-st/) | 430 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Renovate second floor unti will remove the dining room and living room ceiling, The dining room will and bedroom wall will be removed, Two 12-foot LVLs will be installed, There will go from the second floor to first floor to the basement, The space will be opened up, The dining room and bedroom wall | $84,975 | [B26-000806](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000806/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [43 Boston St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/43-boston-st/) | 960 ft SE | Electrical | Install new low voltage fire alarm | $8,000 | [E26-000887](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000887/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [74 Gilman St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/74-gilman-st/) | 710 ft NE | Plumbing | Water heater install | Not listed | [P26-000353](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000353/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [74 Gilman St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/74-gilman-st/) | 710 ft NE | Plumbing | Water heater install | Not listed | [G26-000298](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000298/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [74 Gilman St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/74-gilman-st/) | 710 ft NE | Plumbing | Dryer hook up | Not listed | [G26-000299](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000299/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [29 Summit Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/29-summit-ave/) | 720 ft W | Alteration or repair | Remodel first floor to acommodate a half bath. Exhaust fan to exterior, plumb and electrical. | $18,600 | [B26-000779](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000779/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [55 Putnam St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/55-putnam-st/) | 930 ft W | Electrical | 400A service upgrade | $3,000 | [E26-000834](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000834/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [43 Boston St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/43-boston-st/) | 960 ft SE | Mechanical (HVAC) | Install 3 HVAC systems. 1 located in the basement with 2 zones, 1 located on the 2nd floor, and 1 located on the 3rd floor. | $49,000 | [SM26-000093](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000093/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [16 Summit Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/16-summit-ave/) | 680 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Minor renovation to the interior only. Remove existing kitchen cabinetry and replace with new in its entirety. Add two new bathrooms one on second floor and one in the basement. Renovate existing bathroom on 1st floor. Install new wet bar in basement level. Remove existing room ACT ceiling and strap | $92,000 | [B26-000403](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000403/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [30 Walnut St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/30-walnut-st/) | 890 ft SW | Plumbing | Renovation of 2 bathrooms, 1 laundry, 1 kitchen, 1 half bathroom | Not listed | [P26-000317](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000317/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [9 Hillside Park](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/9-hillside-park/) | 970 ft SW | Electrical | Rewire 4 units and upgrade service to 400 amps B25-000638 | $65,000 | [E26-000625](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000625/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [9 Hillside Park](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/9-hillside-park/) | 970 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Interior and exterior gut renovation based on attached plans | $415,000 | [B25-000638](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B25-000638/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [73 Gilman St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/73-gilman-st/) | 830 ft NE | Electrical | Wire a bathroom | $2,000 | [E26-000611](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000611/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [30 Walnut St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/30-walnut-st/) | 890 ft SW | Electrical | Remodel Kitchen, Bathrooms, rewire dwelling new branch circuits installation of new 200amp OH Service for single family dwelling | $50,000 | [E26-000682](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000682/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 61 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | [34 Columbus Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/34-columbus-ave/) | 0.25 mi S | Alteration or repair | Homeowner permit-- Replacing two rotted exterior doors and one severely window with cracked plexiglass in lieu of glass. | $5,000 | [B26-001553](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001553/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [24 Gilman St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/24-gilman-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Roofing | Remove all roofing materials on garage and install.060 EPDM roofing materials. Remove all debris. | $9,820 | [B26-001539](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001539/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [24 Wesley Park](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/24-wesley-park/) | 0.20 mi SW | Alteration or repair | install 1 replacement window. no structural changes. | $2,763 | [B26-001518](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001518/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [9 Sanborn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/9-sanborn-ave/) | 0.23 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Replace roof deck and railings on the third floor | $17,825 | [B26-001461](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001461/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [181 Pearl St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/181-pearl-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Mechanical (HVAC) | Installation of Mini Split system (no ductwork) for each apartment | $34,420 | [B26-001446](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001446/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [53 Prescott St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/53-prescott-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | New building | construct a 24'-4" x 20'-4" foundation for cottage style house PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT B26-000252 | $300 | [B26-000556](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000556/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [53 Prescott St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/53-prescott-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Convert existing 2-unit house to a 3-unit house. Main house will consist of Unit-1 will be first floor 1,020 sf with 3 bedrooms. Unit-2 will be 2nd floor will have 995.48 sf and 3 bedrooms. Unit-3 will have 1085 sf and 3 bedrooms and a walk up to a roof deck with a head house. [3Rd unit ADU (padu) r | $593,000 | [B26-000227](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000227/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [29 Gilman St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/29-gilman-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Alteration or repair | Interior selective demolition to expose existing framing and determine whether the wall is load-bearing or non-load-bearing. No structural members will be altered. | $20,000 | [B26-001344](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001344/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [29 Gilman St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/29-gilman-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Electrical | Demo make safe | $300 | [E26-001292](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001292/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [195 Pearl St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/195-pearl-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Electrical | 2 furnaces and 2 condensers | $1,000 | [E26-000789](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000789/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [195 Pearl St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/195-pearl-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Mechanical (HVAC) | Installing 2x 2-ton a/c systems | $42,885 | [SM26-000134](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000134/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [2 Alston St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/2-alston-st/) | 0.25 mi SE | Roofing | Enclose porch on first and second floor add insulation and light install stairs exterior access and exit install windows and doors install siding, new roof (sheathing, shingles, flashing, ice & water shield), Insulation (walls & roof), Drywall installation & finishing, Flooring installation vinyl | $25,000 | [B26-001165](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001165/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [26 Vinal Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/26-vinal-ave/) | 0.20 mi W | Electrical | Basement remodel | $7,500 | [E26-001266](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001266/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [53 Prescott St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/53-prescott-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Demolition | Demolition 3 Car Garages DEMO ON OR AFTER SEPTEMBER 15, 2026 | $5,000 | [D26-000032](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/D26-000032/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [9 Sanborn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/9-sanborn-ave/) | 0.23 mi SW | Roofing | NEW RUBBER ROOF - Strip and Install Labor and material: Rubber roofing Scope of work: - We will be a removing the existing rubber and insulation. - We will be adding new insulation and fasten with screws and plates. - We will be gluing down new rubber (RPI.60mm thickens to the new insulation). - All | $7,200 | [B26-001318](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001318/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [9 Prospect Hill Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/9-prospect-hill-ave/) | 0.22 mi SE | Electrical | Installation and wiring of ductless system consisting of one condenser and four mini split heads. | $21,733 | [B26-001264](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001264/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [9 Prospect Hill Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/9-prospect-hill-ave/) | 0.22 mi SE | Electrical | Installation and wiring of ductless system consisting of one condenser and four mini split heads. | $5,433 | [E26-001152](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001152/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [44 Columbus Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/44-columbus-ave/) | 0.22 mi S | Solar | Install Energy Storage System rated at 27kWh outside, interconnected to existing solar panel system | $21,675 | [B26-001233](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001233/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [53 Prescott St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/53-prescott-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Addition | Add a 17' x 4' wide foundation on left front of building CONSTRUCTION PERMIT B26-000227 | $7,000 | [B26-001226](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001226/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [152 Cross St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/152-cross-st/) | 0.25 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Add handrail to Attic Egress Stair, Add railing to second floor roof deck and replace 1 exterior door. | $6,418 | [B26-001215](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001215/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [117 Cross St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/117-cross-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Alteration or repair | Repair damaged soffit and add window caulking for the building | $10,000 | [B25-001332](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B25-001332/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [2 Alston St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/2-alston-st/) | 0.25 mi SE | Electrical | Wire a small addition. | $4,000 | [E26-001228](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001228/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [61 Prescott St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/61-prescott-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Plumbing | Stack replacement with venting | Not listed | [P26-000476](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000476/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [44 Columbus Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/44-columbus-ave/) | 0.22 mi S | Electrical | Install Energy Storage System rated at 27kWh on exterior, interconnected to existing solar panel system | $15,249 | [E26-001118](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001118/) |
| Aug 16, 2026 | [6 Giles Park](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/6-giles-park/) | 0.25 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Replace all rails on decks from existing PVC to PT lumber, 42" high. | $14,422 | [B26-001209](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001209/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [60 Tufts St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/60-tufts-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Window and Door Replacements, Parapet Cap Repairs, Terrace Repairs Four 3x3 awning style windows and two French style doors. | $125,675 | [B26-000922](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000922/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [9 Prospect Hill Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/9-prospect-hill-ave/) | 0.22 mi SE | Plumbing | bathroom and kitchen renovation | Not listed | [P26-000448](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000448/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [9 Prospect Hill Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/9-prospect-hill-ave/) | 0.22 mi SE | Electrical | Kitchen renovation with two bathrooms being renovated as well | $5,600 | [E26-001109](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001109/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [195 Pearl St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/195-pearl-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Plumbing | Replacing gas furnace with 40K BTU Bryant furnace and all associated gas work | Not listed | [G26-000335](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000335/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [21 Vinal Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/21-vinal-ave/) | 0.19 mi SW | Electrical | install receptacles, switches and lighting | $1,600 | [E26-001093](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001093/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [126 Cross St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/126-cross-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical | Replacement of existing non working smokes with new devices | $700 | [E25-000732](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E25-000732/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [3 Lawson Terr](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/3-lawson-terr/) | 0.20 mi W | Roofing | strip and reroof approximately 1,100 square feet | $16,640 | [B26-001053](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001053/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [21 Vinal Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/21-vinal-ave/) | 0.19 mi SW | Alteration or repair | (HOMEOWNER PERMIT) Add one interior wall, add cased opening to existing wall, replace existing door, install new closet door, install trifold glass door, refinish floors, repaint | $17,650 | [B26-000950](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000950/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [7 Chester Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/7-chester-ave/) | 0.19 mi SE | Roofing | Reroof: Tear off existing underlayment, ice and water, shingle, drip edge, flashing, and trim. Install new underlayment, ice and water, shingle, drip edge, flashing, and trim. No structural changes. | $24,098 | [B26-000868](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000868/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [98 Flint St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/98-flint-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Plumbing | Replace inside main from PVC cast iron connection at stack to inside foundation wall. | Not listed | [P26-000391](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000391/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [24 Warren Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/24-warren-ave/) | 0.23 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Replace Garage rubber roof | $4,800 | [B26-000934](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000934/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [76 Flint St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/76-flint-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Alteration or repair | Replace deck floors and railings to front and rear stairs | $6,745 | [B26-000886](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000886/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [195 Pearl St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/195-pearl-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Electrical | rewire kitchen, living room dinning room, bathroom and bed room and office B26-000852 | $15,000 | [E26-000804](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000804/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [195 Pearl St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/195-pearl-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Demo kitchen walls(leaving cabinets and replacing countertops), living room and dinning room down to studs, wire to code, insulate, sheetrock finish and paint. | $40,000 | [B26-000852](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000852/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [23 Putnam St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/23-putnam-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Roofing | strip and reroof approximately 2,200 square feet | $24,460 | [B26-000839](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000839/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [227 Pearl St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/227-pearl-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Plumbing | Replacement water heater warranty | Not listed | [P26-000372](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000372/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [227 Pearl St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/227-pearl-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Plumbing | Replacement water heater under warranty | Not listed | [G26-000312](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000312/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [20 Gilman St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/20-gilman-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Alteration or repair | Insulation - basement rim joist, minimal | $1,445 | [B26-000797](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000797/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [20 Prospect Hill Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/20-prospect-hill-ave/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | air sealing and insulation through the Mass Save program | $1,213 | [B26-000718](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000718/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [13 Gilman St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/13-gilman-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Electrical | Completion of Solar Install from Origininal Building permit | $1,000 | [E26-000586](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000586/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [19r Prospect Hill Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/19r-prospect-hill-ave/) | 0.20 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the mass save program | $2,400 | [B23-001976](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B23-001976/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [181 Pearl St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/181-pearl-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | New building | Construct three story, 3 unit, new construction Building in the MR3 District FOUNDATION ONLY PERMIT B25-001591 | $700,000 | [B25-001503](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B25-001503/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [9 Prospect Hill Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/9-prospect-hill-ave/) | 0.22 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Cosmetic renovation to include: Replacing counters in kitchen Fixture replacement in existing full bath Window replacement throughout house Adding half bath (as indicated on proposed plans) Sanding/refinishing floors Painting unit | $40,000 | [B26-000783](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000783/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [5 Homer Sq](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/5-homer-sq/) | 0.25 mi S | Electrical | Support service for Siding company | $500 | [E26-000661](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000661/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [33 Columbus Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/33-columbus-ave/) | 0.24 mi S | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. ( 860845) | $2,000 | [B26-000586](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000586/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [34 Putnam St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/34-putnam-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Plumbing | 1/2 bathroom on 2nd floor | Not listed | [P26-000327](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000327/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [20 Prospect Hill Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/20-prospect-hill-ave/) | 0.24 mi SE | Mechanical (HVAC) | Install two condensers and four mini split heads | $27,632 | [B26-000655](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000655/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [37 Columbus Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/37-columbus-ave/) | 0.22 mi S | Fence, wall or deck | Demolish existing three-story wood deck and construct new three-story pressure-treated wood deck in same footprint, layout, and dimensions | $27,000 | [B26-000638](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000638/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [194 Pearl St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/194-pearl-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Electrical | Remove and reinstall existing solar panels to repair damage caused by nesting squirrels. Replace SunPower PVS6 monitoring kit with new Enphase IQ Combiner. | $9,300 | [E26-000669](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000669/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [5 Homer Sq](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/5-homer-sq/) | 0.25 mi S | Alteration or repair | Emergency roof and siding replacement | $30,000 | [B26-000589](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000589/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [53 Prescott St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/53-prescott-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Electrical | Make sure power is disconnected at the garage for demolition. | $300 | [E26-000631](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000631/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [53 Prescott St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/53-prescott-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Electrical | Wire new cottage with new service | $10,000 | [E26-000291](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000291/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [53 Prescott St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/53-prescott-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Electrical | Complete wiring of a 4 family with 400 amp service. | $25,000 | [E26-000290](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000290/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [181 Pearl St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/181-pearl-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Plumbing | Plumbing renovation- Unit 1, Unit 2, Unit 3 | Not listed | [P26-000281](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000281/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [20 Prospect Hill Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/20-prospect-hill-ave/) | 0.24 mi SE | Electrical | Installation and wiring of ductless system consisting of two condensers and four mini-split heads | $6,908 | [E26-000624](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000624/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [34 Putnam St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/34-putnam-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Alteration or repair | 5 Windows replacement, 2 interior door replacement, plaster ceilings | $8,000 | [B26-000593](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000593/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

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## More on this street

Other addresses on Thorpe St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [12 Thorpe St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/12-thorpe-st/): newest permit Dec 31, 2025
- [14 Thorpe St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/14-thorpe-st/): newest permit Mar 23, 2026
- [11 Thorpe St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/11-thorpe-st/): newest permit Jan 27, 2025
- [20 Thorpe St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/20-thorpe-st/): newest permit Jan 7, 2026
- [22 Thorpe St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/22-thorpe-st/): newest permit May 20, 2026
- [24 Thorpe St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/24-thorpe-st/): newest permit May 7, 2026
- [27 Thorpe St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/27-thorpe-st/): newest permit Nov 5, 2025

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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 2026-10-10 12:33 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 3 permits at this address and 111 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/13-thorpe-st/