# Building permits at 136 Orchard St, Somerville, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $2.2M new building at 53 Chester St, permitted Jun 3.

15 permits on record here. The newest, Aug 5: Unit #1 - first fl - new full bath. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 84 more permits (83 projects) since May 1. Two are for new buildings, the nearest 720 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2026 | Plumbing | Unit #1 - first fl - new full bath, washing machine connection & utility sink | Not listed | [P26-000456](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000456/) |
| May 15, 2026 | Electrical | bathroom remodel with floor heat and combo wahser dryer. change out 12 space sub panel to 20 space | $6,800 | [E26-000694](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000694/) |
| Apr 9, 2026 | Alteration or repair | We will add a new full bathroom and laundry | $29,600 | [B25-001522](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B25-001522/) |
| Oct 9, 2024 | Alteration or repair | replacement of the right side railing of the front porch | $2,500 | [B24-001713](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B24-001713/) |
| Oct 19, 2023 | Plumbing | - Install a new kitchen sink, dishwasher and faucet in the existing location. | Not listed | [P23-000718](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P23-000718/) |
| Oct 2, 2023 | Electrical | rewire old work kitchen and add sub panel on 2nd floor | $15,000 | [E23-001523](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E23-001523/) |
| Jul 18, 2023 | Alteration or repair | 2nd fl: Kitchen/Main Room Remodeling, | $34,400 | [B23-001127](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B23-001127/) |
| Mar 31, 2023 | Alteration or repair | Partial Roof Replacement - Front Right Section -Installation of 8 squares of Architectural Shingles CertainTeed (Landmark) | $5,735 | [B23-000476](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B23-000476/) |
| Jan 17, 2018 | Alteration or repair | As part of the rebuilding of basement stair well (permit # B17-002369) The interior door will be moved from the top of the stairs to the bottom of the stairs. | $350 | [B18-000055](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B18-000055/) |
| Dec 19, 2017 | Alteration or repair | Replace conventional stringer supports for existing stairway between 1st and 2nd floor; use steel angle tread reinforcemnet supported by new 2x4 stud walls, as designed by Structural Engineer. Structural Engineer's ControlDocumnet is attached. | $3,000 | [B17-002369](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B17-002369/) |
| Nov 30, 2017 | Plumbing | Remodel basment bath and rework water and heat lines. | Not listed | [P17-001054](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P17-001054/) |
| Nov 28, 2017 | Electrical | basement rewire and smoke detectors in basement and first floor | $12,000 | [E17-002251](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E17-002251/) |
| Aug 17, 2017 | Alteration or repair | permit for existing basement built without permits (HOMEOWNER PERMIT) | $30,000 | [B17-001160](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B17-001160/) |
| Apr 13, 2017 | Solar | Installation of 33 roof-mounted solar PV panels (9.24 kW) | $46,200 | [B17-000537](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B17-000537/) |
| Apr 12, 2017 | Electrical | Installation of 33 roof-mounted solar PV panels (9.24 kW) | $46,200 | [E17-000538](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E17-000538/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 2 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2026 | [19 Day St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/19-day-st/) | 60 ft SW | Alteration or repair | 6 SQ Of EPDM Membrane Replacement \| Back Addition only | $7,290 | [B26-000604](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000604/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [21 Day St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/21-day-st/) | 95 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. | $21,000 | [B26-000602](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000602/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 56 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [31 Kingston St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/31-kingston-st/) | 930 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 1 window. Like size and no structural changes. | $1,059 | [B26-001552](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001552/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [28 Campbell Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/28-campbell-pk/) | 860 ft NW | Alteration or repair | insulate 756 sq.ft exterior walls with cellulose insulation insulate 36 sqft overhead with 2" thermal barrier board and 9" fiberglass | $3,121 | [B26-001490](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001490/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [16 Kingston St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/16-kingston-st/) | 730 ft N | Electrical | Add receptacles to new bedroom wall | $2,000 | [E26-001375](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001375/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [24 Chester St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/24-chester-st/) | 550 ft SE | Plumbing | Replacement of Existing Furnace. | Not listed | [G26-000453](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000453/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [87 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/87-orchard-st/) | 970 ft SE | Roofing | Re-roof flat roof and re-build adjoining roof deck in kind. | $21,700 | [B26-001432](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001432/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [32 Thorndike St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/32-thorndike-st/) | 970 ft N | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation to include basement refresh and insulation. Third floor kitchen refresh and minor interior framing changes. No addition | $360,786 | [B26-001178](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001178/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [16 Kingston St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/16-kingston-st/) | 730 ft N | Alteration or repair | Add wall and door to separate existing bedroom from adjacent hallway | $14,750 | [B26-001339](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001339/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [32 Thorndike St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/32-thorndike-st/) | 970 ft N | Electrical | 30-32 Thorndike St - Install wiring to basement and 3rd floor renovation including smokes | $9,500 | [E26-001318](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001318/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [125 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/125-orchard-st/) | 260 ft E | Plumbing | Install Rinnai Gas Boiler & Superstor Ultra EVO Indirect Hot Water Heater in the Basement. | Not listed | [P26-000484](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000484/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [125 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/125-orchard-st/) | 260 ft E | Plumbing | Install Rinnai Gas Boiler & Superstor Ultra EVO Indirect Hot Water Heater in the Basement. | Not listed | [G26-000379](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000379/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [13 Campbell Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/13-campbell-pk/) | 700 ft NW | Solar | Installation of (18) 440w roof top solar modules and associated electrical work. 7.92Kwdc | $39,600 | [B26-000867](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000867/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [125 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/125-orchard-st/) | 260 ft E | Electrical | Wire a gas fed Rinnai boiler. | $800 | [E26-001267](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001267/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [68 Dover St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/68-dover-st/) | 270 ft N | Electrical | complete all new electrical of new house started by previous electrician. Taking over for electrical permit E24-001098. | $8,000 | [E26-000581](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000581/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [68 Dover St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/68-dover-st/) | 270 ft N | Plumbing | finish plumbing for new house | Not listed | [P26-000468](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000468/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [68 Dover St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/68-dover-st/) | 270 ft N | Plumbing | install (1) Navien, and connect gas for (3) Fixtures | Not listed | [G26-000372](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000372/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [125 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/125-orchard-st/) | 260 ft E | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. ( 875773) ( Unit1) | $1,497 | [B26-001104](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001104/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [55 Dover St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/55-dover-st/) | 290 ft N | Alteration or repair | install 20 replacement windows. no structural changes. bathroom window is tempered. | $46,622 | [B26-001151](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001151/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [11 Chester Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/11-chester-pl/) | 500 ft E | Mechanical (HVAC) | Installing one new heat pump system on each level. Installing all new kitchen and bathroom dryer exhaust vent and piping. Installing one ERV on the first floor, one ERV on the second floor, and one ERV in the basement. | $55,000 | [SM26-000039](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000039/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [106 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/106-orchard-st/) | 660 ft SE | Mechanical (HVAC) | Replace existing fossil fuel furnace with 3 ton air source heat pump | $16,503 | [B26-001121](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001121/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [24 Kingston St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/24-kingston-st/) | 800 ft NW | Alteration or repair | insulate 2411 sq.ft exterior walls with cellulose insulation insulate 240 sq.ft attic slope with cellulose insulation insulatev 336 sq.ft kneewall slope with 2" thermal barrier board and 6a' fiberglass insulate 120 ft rim joist with @ ' thermal barrier board | $14,495 | [B26-000820](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000820/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [7 Campbell Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/7-campbell-pk/) | 630 ft N | Electrical | wiring to 2 heat pump condenser (1 for each unit) | $2,000 | [E26-000918](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000918/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [23 Kingston St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/23-kingston-st/) | 870 ft N | Electrical | 200amp service upgrade and wiring to 1 heat pump condenser wiring to central air. | $7,000 | [E26-001092](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001092/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [12 Lester Terr](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/12-lester-terr/) | 800 ft N | Alteration or repair | Third floor bathroom renovation | $42,500 | [B26-001037](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001037/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [56 Meacham Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/56-meacham-rd/) | 600 ft N | Alteration or repair | Replace existing rear deck as per plans | $13,181 | [B26-001020](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001020/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [246 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/246-elm-st/) | 800 ft E | Sign | Remove the old sign, replace a new channel letter sign and existing blade sign refacing only. | Not listed | [B26-000665](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000665/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [12 Lester Terr](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/12-lester-terr/) | 800 ft N | Plumbing | 1 Bathroom | Not listed | [P26-000402](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000402/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [106 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/106-orchard-st/) | 660 ft SE | Electrical | Replace existing fossil fuel furnace with 3 ton air source heat pump | $4,000 | [E26-001023](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001023/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [12 Lester Terr](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/12-lester-terr/) | 800 ft N | Electrical | Relocate lighting and outlets for bathroom remodel, replace bath exhaust fan, add outlet near toilet for bidet, radiant floor heat | $2,250 | [E26-000962](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000962/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [23 Kingston St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/23-kingston-st/) | 870 ft N | Addition | Insulation + Air Sealing | $7,200 | [B26-000905](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000905/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [68 Dover St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/68-dover-st/) | 270 ft N | Alteration or repair | install 1 3 panel door for replacement. no structural changes. | $22,154 | [B26-000879](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000879/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [3 Cottage Cir](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/3-cottage-cir/) | 860 ft SE | Electrical | Second floor bathroom complete wiring. | $2,500 | [E26-001011](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001011/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [24 Kingston St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/24-kingston-st/) | 800 ft NW | Electrical | Wiring for new primary bathroom. Add an additional two wall scoces in primary bedroom with two new switches. Upgrade existing 100-amp service to 200-amp service | $11,000 | [E26-000943](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000943/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [236 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/236-elm-st/) | 870 ft E | Electrical | Replace roof top unit | $2,000 | [E24-001579](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E24-001579/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [3 Cottage Cir](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/3-cottage-cir/) | 860 ft SE | Plumbing | Bath remodel | Not listed | [P26-000390](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000390/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [48 Chester St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/48-chester-st/) | 720 ft E | Plumbing | Replace bathroom fixtures | Not listed | [P26-000369](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000369/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [24 Kingston St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/24-kingston-st/) | 800 ft NW | Plumbing | Install new plumbing for full bathroom | Not listed | [P26-000366](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000366/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [15 Chester Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/15-chester-pl/) | 470 ft E | Electrical | Wire single family home B26-000438 | $43,500 | [E26-000784](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000784/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [15 Chester Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/15-chester-pl/) | 470 ft E | Alteration or repair | CHANGE OF CONTRACTOR 8/24/26 - JS Rebuild Converting to a Single Family Home from a Two Family Per Plans which includes: Kitchen, 3 1/2 Bathrooms, Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, Insulation, Plaster, Hardwood Floors, Millwork, Paint, Replace Windows, Siding, and Roofing | $1,031,504 | [B26-000438](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000438/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [48 Chester St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/48-chester-st/) | 720 ft E | Electrical | First floor bathroom rewire | $1,000 | [E26-000902](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000902/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [236 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/236-elm-st/) | 870 ft E | Sign | Remove existing aluminum sign faces from non-illuminated wall cabinet and blade sign. Install new, same materials, new logo and colors. Buffalo exhange | Not listed | [B26-000816](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000816/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [11 Chester Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/11-chester-pl/) | 500 ft E | Electrical | Install Low Voltage Security System consisting of burglary devices and fire devices in 2 Units | $3,800 | [E26-000860](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000860/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [13 Campbell Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/13-campbell-pk/) | 700 ft NW | Electrical | Installation of (18) 440w roof top solar modules and associated electrical work. | $25,083 | [E26-000833](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000833/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [3 Cottage Cir](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/3-cottage-cir/) | 860 ft SE | Alteration or repair | remodel existing 2nd floor bathroom same layout to remain | $49,480 | [B26-000459](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000459/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [123 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/123-orchard-st/) | 340 ft E | Electrical | Rewire unit 32 u it 44 and unit 46. Install hard wired smoke/co detectors. Install sub panel in each unit. Wire units to code | $35,000 | [E26-000786](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000786/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [24 Kingston St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/24-kingston-st/) | 800 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Renovate 2nd floor bedroom and add a bathroom on the second floor | $255,462 | [B26-000705](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000705/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [53 Chester St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/53-chester-st/) | 720 ft E | New building | Proposed 4-story building with 3 dwelling units, ground-story commercial, and 3 parking spaces. Associated with zp24-000054 & zp24-000055 foundation only permit b25-002006 | $2,184,000 | [B25-001926](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B25-001926/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [246 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/246-elm-st/) | 800 ft E | Electrical | 6x tv outlets and 1x recessed light | $2,000 | [E26-000759](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000759/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [19 Cottage Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/19-cottage-ave/) | 850 ft E | Electrical | siding permit WORK @ 17 & 19 COTTAGE | $850 | [E26-000263](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000263/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [48 Chester St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/48-chester-st/) | 720 ft E | Alteration or repair | Redoing 1st floor bathroom, changing tub to a shower, drain adjusted to code, redo electrical bring up to code GFCI, toilet changed to a water efficient unit, vanity changed to a newer model, existing radiator to remain, new Panasonic whisper fan exhausted to exterior, tiles on floor and walls redon | $42,000 | [B26-000678](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000678/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [53 Chester St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/53-chester-st/) | 720 ft E | Electrical | Underground service 400 amps | $3,000 | [E26-000714](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000714/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [5 Campbell Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/5-campbell-pk/) | 600 ft N | Electrical | service upgrade to 400 amp | $11,000 | [E26-000440](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000440/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [12 Lester Terr](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/12-lester-terr/) | 800 ft N | Alteration or repair | Interior third-floor renovation including selective demolition of closet/walls, framing of new partitions, door modifications, drywall/finish work, and related electrical work. | $10,500 | [B26-000630](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000630/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [13 Campbell Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/13-campbell-pk/) | 700 ft NW | Electrical | Rough electrical wiring for contracted AC solar PV system. (Final permits for full solar install to be applied for at a later date) | $2,000 | [E26-000587](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000587/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [11 Chester Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/11-chester-pl/) | 500 ft E | Electrical | Wire new 2 family house | $58,000 | [E26-000663](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000663/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [12 Lester Terr](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/12-lester-terr/) | 800 ft N | Electrical | Move and remount existing switches and outlets for reframing of walls between Master Bedroom and Master Bathroom | $400 | [E26-000660](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000660/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [68 Dover St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/68-dover-st/) | 270 ft N | Alteration or repair | Transfer of permit B23-001139. Complete all unfinished work of SF home for new owner: | $44,100 | [B26-000303](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000303/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 26 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | [38 Jay St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/38-jay-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Alteration or repair | Remodeling This project covers exterior and interior renovation work across a multi-unit residential property, masonry, windows, and interior finish. 12 new-construction windows will be installed in existing openings, and 2 windows new construction will be installed in two new openings. Replace kitc | $19,880 | [B26-001077](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001077/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [212 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/212-elm-st/) | 0.19 mi E | Alteration or repair | Construction of a Demising Hallway 2nd Fl | $190,750 | [B26-001463](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001463/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [212 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/212-elm-st/) | 0.19 mi E | Alteration or repair | Front door replacement / Glass panel installation | $23,932 | [B26-000892](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000892/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [30 Jay St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/30-jay-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Plumbing | Connect water line to steam boiler we are replacing | Not listed | [P26-000536](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000536/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [30 Jay St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/30-jay-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Plumbing | replace gas boiler | Not listed | [G26-000419](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000419/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [403 Highland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/403-highland-ave/) | 0.23 mi E | Sign | Replace signs for "santander": (replace wall sign @ 34.4 SQ ft) (reface projecting sign @ 9 SQ ft). Internally illuminated. UL#T60051853 | Not listed | [B26-001254](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001254/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [403 Highland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/403-highland-ave/) | 0.23 mi E | Electrical | Make final high voltage connections to sign | $2,500 | [E26-001291](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001291/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [19 Winter St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/19-winter-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Plumbing | 4 NAVIEN Water heaters,1 laundry, 4 kitchens, 6 3/4-bathrooms and 1 half bathroom | Not listed | [P26-000482](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000482/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [19 Winter St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/19-winter-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Plumbing | 4 gas water heaters in the basement | Not listed | [G26-000377](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000377/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [19 Winter St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/19-winter-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Remove third floor gable roof and replace with Mansard Roof and extend the back wall of building. Basement ADU/Unit 1: Construct new 1 bed, 1 bath. Unit 2: Remodel kitchen, construct 2 beds, 2 Full Bathrooms. Unit 3: Remodel Kitchen, construct 2 beds, 2 full baths. Unit 4: Build new kitchen, 3 bed,  | $419,000 | [B26-000699](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000699/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [30 Howard St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/30-howard-st/) | 0.19 mi N | Plumbing | remove a gas range and reinstall after new cabinets are installed | Not listed | [G26-000320](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000320/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [39 Jay St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/39-jay-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Plumbing | Gas furnace replacement | Not listed | [G26-000353](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000353/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [58 Gorham St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/58-gorham-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Electrical | Replace existing fossil fuel furnace with 3 ton air source heat pump | $4,000 | [E26-000840](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000840/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [19 Winter St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/19-winter-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Foundation Permit: addition to rear of building -BUILDING PERMIT B26-000699 | $16,000 | [B26-000894](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000894/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [58 Gorham St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/58-gorham-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Mechanical (HVAC) | Replace existing fossil fuel furnace with 3T air source heat pump | $19,498 | [B26-000866](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000866/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [30 Howard St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/30-howard-st/) | 0.19 mi N | Plumbing | disconnect plumbing to a kitchen sink and dishwasher and plumb back in when the new cabinets are installed | Not listed | [P26-000374](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000374/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [30 Howard St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/30-howard-st/) | 0.19 mi N | Electrical | Rework circuits for kitchen upgrade | $3,000 | [E26-000911](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000911/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [19 Winter St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/19-winter-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Electrical | Ground Foundation with #4 copper to rebar for new service | $250 | [E26-000857](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000857/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [19 Winter St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/19-winter-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Electrical | Wire 4 apartments including basement ADU. and common areas to code, Service Upgrade | $30,000 | [E26-000837](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000837/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [88 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/88-orchard-st/) | 0.19 mi SE | New building | build a foundation only in preparation for garage (see permit application B26-000662) | $47,268 | [B26-000743](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000743/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [88 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/88-orchard-st/) | 0.19 mi SE | Addition | Rebuild garage in altered footprin -FOUNDATION ONLY PERMIT B26-000743 | $179,413 | [B26-000662](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000662/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [88 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/88-orchard-st/) | 0.19 mi SE | Electrical | Wiring a new garage will be installed Lights and plugs and sconce lights | $6,000 | [E26-000762](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000762/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [12 Park Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/12-park-ave/) | 0.24 mi NE | Electrical | Install Ev charger with UL listed load management | $1,000 | [E26-000810](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000810/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [12 Thorndike St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/12-thorndike-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Electrical | Addition of bathroom, closet and pump in the basement | $2,800 | [E26-000666](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000666/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [12 Thorndike St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/12-thorndike-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Plumbing | 1 3/4 bath with sewage pump | Not listed | [P26-000282](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000282/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [30 Howard St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/30-howard-st/) | 0.19 mi N | Alteration or repair | Remove and install new kitchen cabinet, upgrade wiring and plumbing. Layout and appliances will stay the same. Floor will stay the same and we will do a fresh painting coat. | $33,416 | [B26-000608](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000608/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

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## More on this street

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

- [143 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/143-orchard-st/): newest permit Sep 16, 2025
- [125 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/125-orchard-st/): newest permit Aug 31, 2026
- [123 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/123-orchard-st/): newest permit Mar 30, 2026
- [155 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/155-orchard-st/): newest permit Apr 29, 2026
- [106 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/106-orchard-st/): newest permit Jul 20, 2026
- [104 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/104-orchard-st/): newest permit Mar 25, 2026
- [92 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/92-orchard-st/): newest permit Mar 31, 2026
- [91 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/91-orchard-st/): newest permit May 15, 2025
- [88 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/88-orchard-st/): newest permit Jun 10, 2026
- [87 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/87-orchard-st/): newest permit Sep 17, 2026

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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 13:57 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 15 permits at this address and 84 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/136-orchard-st/