# Building permits at 15 Ash Ave, Somerville, MA

New buildings permitted at two addresses within 600 ft since May 1, the largest $370,000.

Seven permits on record here. The newest, Aug 20: Demo / Make-Safe Electrical for Construction. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 62 more permits (59 projects) since May 1. The nearest permit for a new building is 230 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | Electrical | Demo / Make-Safe Electrical for Construction | $300 | [E26-001201](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001201/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Expletory demolition of walls and ceilings to determine condition of structure of bearing and nonbearing walls. Including removal of chimney, siding and other mep's. | $20,000 | [B24-000545](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B24-000545/) |
| Apr 9, 2024 | Electrical | Demolition also make safe | $600 | [E24-000552](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E24-000552/) |
| Apr 8, 2024 | Plumbing | Demo/Make It Safe | Not listed | [P24-000197](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P24-000197/) |
| Apr 8, 2024 | Plumbing | Demo/Make It Safe | Not listed | [G24-000187](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G24-000187/) |
| Jan 16, 2018 | Electrical | add flood light 2 switches and receptacle in foyer | $500 | [E18-000062](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E18-000062/) |
| Dec 6, 2017 | Addition | adding small vestibule to rear of the house | $16,360 | [B17-001843](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B17-001843/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 17 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | [5 Meacham St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/5-meacham-st/) | 210 ft SE | Mechanical (HVAC) | New Duct branches at school renovation | $110,300 | [SM26-000172](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000172/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [79 Moreland St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/79-moreland-st/) | 230 ft NW | Plumbing | ADU home | Not listed | [P26-000519](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000519/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [20 Ash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/20-ash-ave/) | 110 ft NW | Roofing | Strip and re-roof approx:15 square. | $13,500 | [B26-000941](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000941/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [31 Ash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/31-ash-ave/) | 200 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 8 windows, like for like, same size, no structural changes | $12,600 | [B26-001269](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001269/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [79 Moreland St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/79-moreland-st/) | 230 ft NW | New building | Construct a new backyard cottage [Now PADU Not BYC] | $370,000 | [B24-002260](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B24-002260/) |
| Jul 3, 2026 | [7 Meacham St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/7-meacham-st/) | 170 ft SW | Plumbing | Replace boiler | Not listed | [P22-000565](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P22-000565/) |
| Jul 3, 2026 | [7 Meacham St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/7-meacham-st/) | 170 ft SW | Plumbing | Replace boiler | Not listed | [G22-000430](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G22-000430/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [5 Meacham St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/5-meacham-st/) | 210 ft SE | Plumbing | Plumbing piping demo & make safe in conjunction with Building Permit B26-000857 | Not listed | [P26-000381](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000381/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [5 Meacham St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/5-meacham-st/) | 210 ft SE | Plumbing | Gas piping demo & make safe in conjunction with Building Permit B26-000857 | Not listed | [G26-000316](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000316/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [5 Meacham St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/5-meacham-st/) | 210 ft SE | Electrical | Complete renovations to level 2 of building, including renovations to lighting, power, and fire alarm. | $68,595 | [E26-000909](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000909/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [5 Meacham St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/5-meacham-st/) | 210 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Renovate existing space into new work areas, new ceilings, flooring, new ERV system, new sound absorbing panels | $448,000 | [B26-000857](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000857/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [79 Moreland St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/79-moreland-st/) | 230 ft NW | Electrical | Electrical work for new ADU | $15,000 | [E26-000803](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000803/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [9 Ash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/9-ash-ave/) | 70 ft SW | Roofing | Strip and re-roof front main house roof area only with asphalt shingles | $6,500 | [B26-000837](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000837/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [31 Ash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/31-ash-ave/) | 200 ft NE | Electrical | Relocate Meter in Basement to exterior of building | $2,700 | [E26-000456](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000456/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [31 Ash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/31-ash-ave/) | 200 ft NE | Roofing | Roofing | $5,600 | [B26-000702](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000702/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [31 Ash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/31-ash-ave/) | 200 ft NE | Electrical | Installation of 17 roof mounted solar panels. No battery | $38,600 | [E26-000455](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000455/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [31 Ash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/31-ash-ave/) | 200 ft NE | Solar | Installation of 17 roof mounted solar panels. No battery | $36,550 | [B26-000457](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000457/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 27 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [95 Moreland St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/95-moreland-st/) | 350 ft N | Alteration or repair | Kitchen Renovation | $76,500 | [B26-001516](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001516/) |
| Oct 6, 2026 | [58 Main St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/58-main-st/) | 970 ft W | Electrical | general wiring for 3 units building + public areas | $80,000 | [E26-001257](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001257/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [26 Fremont St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/26-fremont-st/) | 800 ft W | Plumbing | Install 1/2 bath in basememt | Not listed | [P26-000580](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000580/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [26 Fremont St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/26-fremont-st/) | 800 ft W | Alteration or repair | Finish basement using owens corning basement finishing system, 437sf, 2'x2' drop ceiling finish height 7', room to be used as a home office, 1/2 bathroom. | $101,616 | [B26-001076](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001076/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [74 Moreland St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/74-moreland-st/) | 350 ft NW | Mechanical (HVAC) | Description for the permit: “For sheet metal work that was done without a permit. Prior permit application number is SM20-000045 & SM23-000060. All work is complete and house 2 of the 3 units have been occupied for 2+ years” | $60,000 | [SM26-000033](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000033/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [53 Moreland St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/53-moreland-st/) | 370 ft W | Alteration or repair | replace the first floor front porch, decking, footings, joists and columns | $9,300 | [B26-001282](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001282/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [92 Moreland St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/92-moreland-st/) | 390 ft N | Alteration or repair | exterior siding, 1 casement window and step deck replacement | $36,000 | [B26-001228](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001228/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [108 Moreland St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/108-moreland-st/) | 540 ft N | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. ( 875966) | $3,000 | [B26-001193](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001193/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [26 Fremont St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/26-fremont-st/) | 800 ft W | Electrical | Finish room in basement for home office, can lights, switches, outlets, baseboard heaters | $3,775 | [E26-001238](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001238/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [92 Moreland St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/92-moreland-st/) | 390 ft N | Electrical | Installing 2 outside sconces, 1 flood light and 1 outlet B26-001228 | $1,000 | [E26-001202](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001202/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [37 Fremont St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/37-fremont-st/) | 670 ft W | Plumbing | 3 gas drier reconnects | Not listed | [G26-000330](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000330/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [45 Fremont St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/45-fremont-st/) | 570 ft W | New building | Foundation Permit for 3 units (B25-000192) | $25,000 | [B26-000924](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000924/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [45 Fremont St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/45-fremont-st/) | 570 ft W | New building | FOUNDATION PERMIT: Construct at back of driveway a Back Yard Cottage per SZO 3.1.12 & 3.1.8 that has a floor plate of 576 sq. ft. and contains 2 bedrooms & 1 Bathroom. Sewer will be on gravity, All utilities will be underground from Principle Building. Foundation to have 4’ walls with 12” footin | $19,600 | [B25-000366](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B25-000366/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [49 Ash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/49-ash-ave/) | 430 ft NE | Alteration or repair | (HOMEOWNER PERMIT) Replace Rotted Porch Floor Boards | $1,000 | [B26-000906](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000906/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [7 Moreland St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/7-moreland-st/) | 840 ft SW | Plumbing | Kitchen Renovation | Not listed | [P26-000373](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000373/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [7 Moreland St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/7-moreland-st/) | 840 ft SW | Plumbing | Cap gas stove | Not listed | [G26-000313](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000313/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [125 Jaques St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/125-jaques-st/) | 710 ft S | Alteration or repair | Demo and replacement of misc. concrete stairs with railings | $149,460 | [B26-000830](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000830/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [58 Main St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/58-main-st/) | 970 ft W | Electrical | 3 family complete renovation and replace existing service | $50,000 | [E25-000315](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E25-000315/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [45 Fremont St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/45-fremont-st/) | 570 ft W | Electrical | Ground Foundation with #4 copper to rebar for new service | $250 | [E26-000881](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000881/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [58 Main St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/58-main-st/) | 970 ft W | Electrical | Install low voltage fire alarm for this 3 unit residential property. | $8,500 | [E26-000915](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000915/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [7 Moreland St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/7-moreland-st/) | 840 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Gut and remodel kitchen, include new flooring, electrical, plumbing, new doors and windows and siding. | $220,000 | [B26-000703](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000703/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [42 Moreland St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/42-moreland-st/) | 480 ft W | Electrical | Replace all existing smoke alarms in Units 1 and 2 with new hardwired smoke alarms. Install (1) new dedicated 20A bathroom receptacle circuit in Unit 2 bathroom. Install (1) recessed light over kitchen sink. Install (2) new 2-gang boxes with duplex receptacles: one in office area and one in living r | $1,850 | [E26-000749](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000749/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [7 Moreland St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/7-moreland-st/) | 840 ft SW | Electrical | Rewire kitchen | $11,000 | [E26-000722](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000722/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [116 Heath St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/116-heath-st/) | 820 ft SW | Electrical | Installing 24v fire alarm panel, communicator, pull station, smoke detectors, notification devices and sprinkler switch tie-in | $3,900 | [E26-000633](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000633/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [32 Fremont St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/32-fremont-st/) | 730 ft W | Alteration or repair | Remove & replace 9 windows; like for like size; no structural changes | $31,085 | [B26-000537](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000537/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [116 Heath St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/116-heath-st/) | 820 ft SW | Electrical | wire (3) units & service | $25,000 | [E26-000552](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000552/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [37 Fremont St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/37-fremont-st/) | 670 ft W | Plumbing | gas piping close drier main | Not listed | [G26-000212](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000212/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 18 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2026 | [375 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/375-broadway/) | 0.24 mi S | Alteration or repair | Demolition and disposal of interior finishes, fixtures, equipment, including existing interior stairs from basement, interior stairs from first to second floor and selected interior framing wall studs and ceilings in their entirety as shown on plans. Removal of all oil tanks and existing heating e | $45,800 | [B26-001280](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001280/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [63 Main St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/63-main-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Solar | Removal and reinstallation of rooftop solar array to allow for roof repair | $12,250 | [B26-001124](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001124/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [391 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/391-broadway/) | 0.22 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Clean building, select demo and replacement of stone lintels and sills. Spot pointing, and select brick replacement. Apply elastomeric coating. | $93,170 | [B26-001281](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001281/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [88 Jaques St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/88-jaques-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Plumbing | Gas Test | Not listed | [G26-000369](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000369/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [22 Fenwick St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/22-fenwick-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Plumbing | Replace heating boiler | Not listed | [P26-000442](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000442/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [22 Fenwick St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/22-fenwick-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Plumbing | Replace heating boiler | Not listed | [G26-000356](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000356/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [22 Fenwick St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/22-fenwick-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Electrical | wire gas boiler | $1,000 | [E26-001115](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001115/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [10 Upland Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/10-upland-pk/) | 0.22 mi SW | Electrical | Upgrade three kitchens and two bathrooms per code | $16,000 | [E26-000484](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000484/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [63 Main St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/63-main-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Electrical | Removal and reinstallation of solar array to allow for roof repair | $12,250 | [E26-001033](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001033/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [29 Main St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/29-main-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Plumbing | INstall drip leg & repair flue on water heater | Not listed | [P26-000403](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000403/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [29 Main St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/29-main-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Plumbing | INstall drip leg & repair flue on water heater | Not listed | [G26-000331](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000331/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [63 Main St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/63-main-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Roofing | remove shingles around the chimney - re-flash chimney per MA building code and install new shingles - replace damaged pipe boot, Inspect the decking if bad or rotten replace with 1"x8" wooden boards.- NO STRUCTURAL CHANGES | $5,870 | [B26-000674](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000674/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [29 Main St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/29-main-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Electrical | Bath rooms work and kitchen | $500 | [E26-000903](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000903/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [29 Main St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/29-main-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Electrical | Service upgrade to 300 amp | $8,500 | [E26-000782](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000782/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [29 Main St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/29-main-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Plumbing | kits baths | Not listed | [P26-000325](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000325/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [29 Main St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/29-main-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Plumbing | range | Not listed | [G26-000280](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000280/) |
| May 9, 2026 | [397 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/397-broadway/) | 0.22 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Replacing existing rubber roof | $25,000 | [B26-000645](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000645/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [29 Main St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/29-main-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Remodel existing full bath, install new 1/2 bath, replace all kitchen cabinets. | $48,000 | [B26-000515](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000515/) |

## More on this street

Other addresses on Ash Ave with permits, nearest house number first:

- [20 Ash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/20-ash-ave/): newest permit Sep 9, 2026
- [9 Ash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/9-ash-ave/): newest permit Jun 10, 2026
- [22 Ash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/22-ash-ave/): newest permit Jan 8, 2025
- [28 Ash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/28-ash-ave/): newest permit Jun 3, 2025
- [31 Ash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/31-ash-ave/): newest permit Aug 19, 2026
- [33 Ash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/33-ash-ave/): newest permit Jan 2, 2025
- [37 Ash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/37-ash-ave/): newest permit Aug 14, 2025
- [39 Ash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/39-ash-ave/): newest permit Mar 31, 2026
- [48 Ash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/48-ash-ave/): newest permit Jan 12, 2026
- [49 Ash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/49-ash-ave/): newest permit Jul 2, 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 2026-10-08 11:17 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 7 permits at this address and 62 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/15-ash-ave/