153 Lowell St

Somerville, MA 02143

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $1.4M addition at 54 Belmont St, permitted Oct 7.

Four permits on record here. The newest, Sep 20: 400 amp service upgrade, basement lights, common area smokes/CO. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 164 more permits (161 projects) since May 1. Six are for new buildings, the nearest 410 ft away.

1. 400 amp service upgrade, basement lights, common area smokes/CO

   Electrical
   Sep 20$10,000
2. Gas test

   Plumbing
   Aug 7, 2025not listed
3. Install 1 20 amp outlet, 1 light

   Electrical
   Dec 3, 2021$2,000
4. Demo second floor roof deck, repair rotted plywood under roof

   Roofing
   Nov 4, 2021$27,700

1. Removal and Reinstallation of existing solar equipment due to roof being replaced

   103 Belmont St · 210 ft SE · Solar
   Sep 29$10,890
2. Single-family dwelling renovation consisting of the removal of the existing chimney and infill and patching…

   26 Tower St · 240 ft NW · Alteration or repair
   Sep 29$91,125
3. Supply & install (2) two systems with associated duct work

   214 Highland Ave · 250 ft NE · Mechanical (HVAC)
   Sep 28$50,225
4. Removal and Reinstallation of existing solar equipment due to roof being replaced

   103 Belmont St · 210 ft SE · Electrical
   Sep 20$5,750
5. Disconnect, cap, and make safe the existing gas piping and gas-fired equipment as required for demolition

   214 Highland Ave · 250 ft NE · Plumbing
   Sep 9not listed
6. Disconnect and make safe for removal all fixtures

   26 Tower St · 240 ft NW · Electrical
   Sep 2$1,000
7. BX Wiring Replacement (Partial House)

   103 Belmont St · 210 ft SE · Electrical
   Aug 31$2,315
8. Residential weatherization/air sealing

   107 Belmont St · 220 ft E · Alteration or repair
   Aug 26$15,000
9. Installation of a ducted heat pump in the attic for the third floor apartment

   107 Belmont St · 220 ft E · Mechanical (HVAC)
   Aug 13$20,500
10. Unit 3 apartment patch and paint electricians holes

    107 Belmont St · 220 ft E · Alteration or repair
    Aug 10$5,000
11. Strip and reroof approximately 2,800 square feet

    103 Belmont St · 210 ft SE · Roofing
    Aug 5$27,800
12. Kitchen, laundry and bathroom for 3 floors

    214 Highland Ave · 250 ft NE · Plumbing
    Jul 1not listed
13. Rewire 3rdfloor unit, front and back hallways and upgrade electrical service

    107 Belmont St · 220 ft E · Electrical
    Jun 29$10,000
14. Interior: Renovation of all three units

    214 Highland Ave · 250 ft NE · Alteration or repair
    May 26$467,542

1. Foundation Only -Renovation/ADU permit B26-001097

   54 Belmont St · 890 ft SW · Addition
   Oct 7$25,000
2. Full Renovation, Addition & ADU Conversion Full gut renovation of the existing home

   54 Belmont St · 890 ft SW · Addition
   Oct 7$1,373,500
3. Permit for temporary service

   112 Albion St · 860 ft N · Electrical
   Oct 5$1,500
4. Remove sliding door in the front room and installing a 32x80 door

   37 Benton Rd · 850 ft SE · Alteration or repair
   Oct 2$21,900
5. Replace 100amp main breaker panelboard

   60 Albion St · 850 ft NE · Electrical
   Oct 1$1,000
6. Kitchen & Bathroom facelift, add outlets throughout

   37 Benton Rd · 850 ft SE · Electrical
   Sep 30$5,000
7. Re-build a triple deck per existing footprint

   95 Lowell St · 750 ft SW · Alteration or repair
   Sep 29$55,000
8. Wiring 3 lighs and 3 receptacles for rebuild rear 3 stories porches

   95 Lowell St · 750 ft SW · Electrical
   Sep 28$2,000
9. Installation of a 42K BTU 5Zone Mitsubishi Ductless Branch Box System for Unit 3 207 Summer Street Somerville

   207 Summer St · 600 ft SW · Alteration or repair
   Sep 24$29,126
10. Swap out existing ATS switch for a new ATS switch

    186 Highland Ave · 510 ft SE · Electrical
    Sep 22$16,500
11. Triple-decker Main Building Foundation: 112 A -Construction permit B25-001058

    112 Albion St · 860 ft N · New building
    Sep 14$60,000
12. New pressure-treated deck with helical pile foundation

    3 Mountain Ave · 860 ft NW · Alteration or repair
    Sep 11$12,300
13. 1 bath at the 3 Floor

    80 Hudson St · 510 ft NE · Plumbing
    Sep 9not listed
14. Shingle Roofing Replacement 15 sq // EPDM Membrane Replacement 02 sq // Carpentry - Frame reinforcement…

    73 Hudson St · 650 ft NE · Alteration or repair
    Sep 8$19,367
15. New sprinklers systems installation - ADU

    22 Spring Hill Terr · 410 ft S · New building
    Sep 8$4,500
16. Rooftop solar installation 32 MODULES-ROOF MOUNTED - 13.760 kWDC

    22 Gibbens St · 990 ft SE · Solar
    Sep 8$68,800
17. New sprinklers systems installation

    36 Tower St · 280 ft W · Fire systems
    Sep 8$18,000
18. New sprinklers systems installation main building

    24 Spring Hill Terr · 410 ft S · Fire systems
    Sep 8$19,500
19. Change 100amps service to 400amps service

    106 Hudson St · 590 ft N · Electrical
    Sep 3$10,000
20. Ductless mini split install

    70 Porter St · 900 ft W · Alteration or repair
    Sep 2$49,021
21. Remove and install new landmark roof shingles

    54 Spring St · 920 ft S · Roofing
    Sep 1$28,652
22. 32 Modules-roof mounted - 13.760 kwdc

    22 Gibbens St · 990 ft SE · Electrical
    Aug 28$61,431
23. New Bathroom wiring(3rd floor)

    80 Hudson St · 510 ft NE · Electrical
    Aug 27not listed
24. Rebuild existing rear exterior deck in the same location

    9 Brastow Ave · 410 ft SW · Alteration or repair
    Aug 24$31,135
25. Foundation grounding

    54 Belmont St · 890 ft SW · Electrical
    Aug 17$500
26. Service Upgrade

    85 Lowell St · 870 ft SW · Electrical
    Aug 17$2,800
27. Residential weatherization/air sealing

    8 Albion Terr · 760 ft N · Alteration or repair
    Aug 14$5,573
28. Renovate/repair two (2) units' home as follow: Painting and repairs: Repair walls and ceilings

    80 Hudson St · 510 ft NE · Alteration or repair
    Aug 10$113,015
29. Supply & install (1) one heat pump system with (2) two zones and associated duct work

    54 Albion St · 890 ft NE · Mechanical (HVAC)
    Aug 7$39,390
30. Installation of 75kva transformer (Add to permit E23-001379)

    236 Highland Ave · 420 ft NW · Electrical
    Aug 6$5,000
31. Replacement of 75 KVA Transformer

    236 Highland Ave · 420 ft NW · Electrical
    Aug 6$5,000
32. Install 10.25 kW solar panels on roof

    60 Albion St · 850 ft NE · Electrical
    Aug 5$40,000
33. Remove old roof and install new roof with proper ice and water shield

    80 Benton Rd · 850 ft E · Roofing
    Aug 5$15,000
34. Install 10.25 kW solar panels on roof

    60 Albion St · 850 ft NE · Solar
    Aug 5$51,250
35. Underpin foundation, finish basement

    8 Spring Hill Terr · 340 ft E · Addition
    Aug 3$800,000
36. Install 5 Harvey classic replacement window,energy star,inserts only,no structural work

    62 Albion St · 830 ft NE · Alteration or repair
    Jul 28$4,775
37. Install new low voltage fire alarm

    36 Tower St · 280 ft W · Electrical
    Jul 21$8,500
38. Install a 3-ton GE Connect all electric with ERV including all necessary duct work

    58 Benton Rd · 770 ft E · Mechanical (HVAC)
    Jul 16$25,000
39. Roof Replacement

    85 Hudson St · 620 ft NE · Roofing
    Jul 16$15,400
40. New dedicated circuits and receptacles for window ac unit to plug into

    100 Hudson St · 550 ft N · Electrical
    Jul 13$7,000
41. Plumb tub, toilet and sink in third fl bathroom

    207 Summer St · 600 ft SW · Plumbing
    Jul 9not listed
42. Remodel 2nd floor kitchen, add bathroom to 2nd floor

    42 Hudson St · 850 ft E · Plumbing
    Jul 7not listed
43. Install gas range in 2nd floor kitchen

    42 Hudson St · 850 ft E · Plumbing
    Jul 7not listed
44. Bringing kitchen up to code

    79 Hudson St · 630 ft NE · Electrical
    Jul 6$3,500
45. Wire kitchen and Bath

    42 Hudson St · 850 ft E · Electrical
    Jul 2$12,000
46. Remove existing roofing materials and install new CertainTeed Landmark Pro architectural shingles

    63 Hudson St · 740 ft NE · Roofing
    Jun 25$25,775
47. Wire up bathroom

    207 Summer St · 600 ft SW · Electrical
    Jun 23$1,500
48. Mass Save Insulation

    7 Albion Terr · 720 ft N · Alteration or repair
    Jun 22$2,355
49. Install 12.76 kW (DC) solar on roof per attached design

    63 Hudson St · 740 ft NE · Solar
    Jun 17$63,800
50. Service upgrade and home remodel

    13 Spring Hill Terr · 290 ft SE · Electrical
    Jun 16$20,000
51. Install 3 HVAC systems

    36 Tower St · 280 ft W · Mechanical (HVAC)
    Jun 11$46,000
52. Replace damaged liquid tite conduits

    236 Highland Ave · 420 ft NW · Electrical
    Jun 11$1,000
53. 21 Windows and Siding Replacement Full replacement of all existing windows • Full replacement of all…

    40 Tower St · 310 ft W · Roofing
    Jun 11$289,509
54. Mass Save Weatherization/Insulation × 2 permits

    106 Hudson St · 590 ft N · Alteration or repair
    Jun 11$8,502
55. Cottage Foundation: 112 I Albion St Permit to Construct B25-001067

    112 Albion St · 860 ft N · New building
    Jun 11$40,000
56. Main Building Foundation: 112 F

    112 Albion St · 860 ft N · New building
    Jun 11$60,000
57. Lot A Cottage Foundation: 112 D Albion St -See construction permit B25-001060

    112 Albion St · 860 ft N · New building
    Jun 11$40,000
58. Remove exterior light fixtures and re-install them

    40 Tower St · 310 ft W · Electrical
    Jun 9$1,000
59. Replace water heater × 2 permits

    11 Mountain Ave · 960 ft NW · Plumbing
    Jun 3not listed
60. We are rebuilding back deck/landing and stairs

    29 Gibbens St · 850 ft E · Alteration or repair
    Jun 3$24,900
61. 2 family home upgrade from 200 to 400 amps

    34 Benton Rd · 740 ft SE · Electrical
    Jun 1$3,500
62. Install 24 Harvey classic replacement window,energy star,inserts only,no structural work

    12 Francis St · 950 ft NW · Alteration or repair
    Jun 1$18,720
63. Renovate existing kitchen and add new bathroom over existing 1 story section in the back left of the home

    42 Hudson St · 850 ft E · Addition
    May 27$202,013
64. Remodel main bath unit 3

    207 Summer St · 600 ft SW · Alteration or repair
    May 21$26,000
65. New High Efficiency Heat pump with duct distribution system in attic feeding the second floor

    13 Spring Hill Terr · 290 ft SE · Mechanical (HVAC)
    May 20$34,835
66. 200A Upgrade for a 2 family and add public meter

    8 Albion Terr · 760 ft N · Electrical
    May 19$8,000
67. B unit- Wire for new basement bedroom

    208 Summer St · 710 ft SW · Electrical
    May 19$35,000
68. Residential weatherization/air sealing

    55 Hudson St · 780 ft NE · Alteration or repair
    May 15$5,000
69. Relocate the gas valve for the laundry in the basement

    208 Summer St · 710 ft SW · Plumbing
    May 14not listed
70. 50ft trench, install 1 1/4 PVC pipe for future use for the garage

    8 Porter Ave · 970 ft W · Electrical
    May 14$2,600
71. Wire EV charger

    124 Lowell St · 410 ft SW · Electrical
    May 14$600
72. Residential weatherization/air sealing

    208 Summer St · 710 ft SW · Alteration or repair
    May 13$11,000
73. Gas leak repair

    2 Benton Rd · 960 ft SE · Plumbing
    May 7not listed
74. Remove the wire running from the basement

    79 Hudson St · 630 ft NE · Electrical
    May 6$900

1. Adding a Fujitsu cassette indoor unit on second floor and 1 outdoor condenser

   42 Spring St · 0.23 mi S · Mechanical (HVAC)
   Oct 6$11,500
2. We are rebuilding upper and lower deck/landing and stairs to comply with building codes

   18 Gibbens St · 0.20 mi SE · Alteration or repair
   Oct 2$61,552
3. New 2 family home

   46 Princeton St · 0.24 mi N · Electrical
   Oct 1$38,750
4. Re-attach electric after siding

   38 Harvard St · 0.22 mi S · Electrical
   Sep 30$250
5. Renovate a1st floor bathroom

   7 Westwood Rd · 0.22 mi SE · Plumbing
   Sep 29not listed
6. Bathroom Remodel

   7 Westwood Rd · 0.22 mi SE · Electrical
   Sep 29$3,000
7. Replace 12 windows with new Andersen

   172 Summer St · 0.21 mi S · Alteration or repair
   Sep 29$31,978
8. Electrical rewire of kitchen, two full bathrooms

   172 Summer St · 0.21 mi S · Electrical
   Sep 28$12,000
9. 32 Replacement Windows, Whole house of Vinyl Siding

   34 Albion St · 0.21 mi E · Alteration or repair
   Sep 28$126,299
10. Add a walk and closet and bathroom on master bathroom on first floor / remodeling kitchen/ remodeling a…

    172 Summer St · 0.21 mi S · Alteration or repair
    Sep 24$168,500
11. Addition to permit number E26-001045

    42 Spring St · 0.23 mi S · Electrical
    Sep 23$2,900
12. Renovate 1st floor bathroom

    7 Westwood Rd · 0.22 mi SE · Alteration or repair
    Sep 23$65,133
13. Install new fire alarm to monitor the sprinkler system

    37 Belmont St · 0.23 mi S · Electrical
    Sep 22$1,900
14. LOT B: New central air conditioning and heating system installation

    17 Hudson St · 0.24 mi E · Mechanical (HVAC)
    Sep 14$15,000
15. Lot a: new sprinklers systems installation

    17 Hudson St · 0.24 mi E · Fire systems
    Sep 9$20,000
16. Install 2 high velocity heat pump systems

    42 Belmont St · 0.22 mi S · Mechanical (HVAC)
    Sep 3$68,383
17. Install 24 replacement windows

    5 Woodbine St · 0.23 mi NE · Alteration or repair
    Sep 2$22,617
18. Heat Pump

    42 Belmont St · 0.22 mi S · Electrical
    Aug 27$1,800
19. New air conditioning and heating system installation with 3 zones for the cottage only

    17 Hudson St · 0.24 mi E · Mechanical (HVAC)
    Aug 26$15,000
20. LOT A: Installation of new central heating and cooling system for the townhouse

    17 Hudson St · 0.24 mi E · Mechanical (HVAC)
    Aug 25$15,000
21. Residential weatherization/air sealing

    243 Summer St · 0.21 mi W · Alteration or repair
    Aug 25$17,000
22. Replace panel, equipment and wiring damaged by water

    259 Lowell St · 0.24 mi NE · Electrical
    Aug 20$6,000
23. At unit 2 Performed electrical upgrades in two bathrooms

    29 Albion St · 0.23 mi E · Electrical
    Aug 20$1,600
24. Residential weatherization/air sealing

    29r Albion St · 0.24 mi E · Alteration or repair
    Aug 17$8,000
25. Remove existing Kitchen & Install New Kitchen (same location & footprint)

    55 Craigie St · 0.21 mi SW · Alteration or repair
    Aug 12$12,000
26. Install a Fire alarm system

    27 Porter St · 0.25 mi SW · Electrical
    Aug 11$10,000
27. Install new low voltage fire alarm in this multi unit property work in lot B

    17 Hudson St · 0.24 mi E · Electrical
    Aug 4$8,000
28. Add a new entryway from the exterior to the basement

    42 Spring St · 0.23 mi S · Alteration or repair
    Aug 4$180,000
29. Electrical work- Take over of Permit # E22-000020

    241 Summer St · 0.20 mi W · Electrical
    Aug 3$1,500
30. Replacing existing19 canless lights w/19 new lutron canless lights

    60 Central St · 0.24 mi SE · Electrical
    Jul 31$2,850
31. Replacement gas furnace

    3 Westwood Rd · 0.23 mi SE · Plumbing
    Jul 30not listed
32. Gas boiler replacement

    152 Albion St · 0.24 mi NW · Plumbing
    Jul 30not listed
33. Remove and replace 1 entry door

    87 Alpine St · 0.21 mi N · Alteration or repair
    Jul 30$3,458
34. Primary bedroom suite with bathroom

    42 Spring St · 0.23 mi S · Electrical
    Jul 29$22,000
35. Repair bathroom ceiling that got damaged by flood

    29 Albion St · 0.23 mi E · Alteration or repair
    Jul 29$4,500
36. Remove & Replace Existing EPDM Roof and Parapet Wall

    157 Highland Ave · 0.23 mi E · Alteration or repair
    Jul 28$18,838
37. Add Sub Panel, Range,Hood,Washer,Dryer

    55 Craigie St · 0.21 mi SW · Electrical
    Jul 27$5,500
38. Add bathroom to second floor

    42 Spring St · 0.23 mi S · Plumbing
    Jul 23not listed
39. Weatherization of existing dwelling including air sealing

    42 Belmont St · 0.22 mi S · Mechanical (HVAC)
    Jul 23$15,815
40. Air seal the building envelope

    42 Belmont St · 0.22 mi S · Roofing
    Jul 23$4,587
41. Add half bath and washer

    42 Belmont St · 0.22 mi S · Plumbing
    Jul 21not listed
42. Wiring replacement Heat Pump and gas water heater

    9 Westwood Rd · 0.21 mi SE · Electrical
    Jul 20$1,350
43. Wiring replacement AC system

    29 Woodbine St · 0.21 mi NE · Electrical
    Jul 16$1,035
44. Up grade 200 amp service and add public meter

    174 Summer St · 0.20 mi S · Electrical
    Jul 10$4,500
45. Rewire Kitchen and Bath,add Sub panel

    55 Craigie St · 0.21 mi SW · Electrical
    Jul 2$7,000
46. Installation of (6) Double Hung Window Inserts

    87 Alpine St · 0.21 mi N · Alteration or repair
    Jul 1$20,338
47. Wire 3rd fl addition, Add mics outlets thouout floor 2 and floor 1

    42 Belmont St · 0.22 mi S · Electrical
    Jun 30$16,000
48. Gas test

    147 Albion St · 0.25 mi N · Plumbing
    Jun 26not listed
49. Residential weatherization and air sealing with the Mass Save Program

    38 Spring St · 0.24 mi S · Alteration or repair
    Jun 26$19,181
50. (HOMEOWNER PERMIT): replace basement windows

    42 Belmont St · 0.22 mi S · Roofing
    Jun 26$12,000
51. 50 amp Hard Wired EV Charger

    11 Gibbens St · 0.21 mi E · Electrical
    Jun 11$1,135
52. Residential weatherization/air sealing

    29 Hudson St · 0.20 mi E · Alteration or repair
    Jun 11$3,000
53. Strip and re-roof

    164 Hudson St · 0.25 mi NW · Roofing
    Jun 10$15,750
54. Residential weatherization/air sealing

    271 Highland Ave · 0.23 mi NW · Alteration or repair
    Jun 9$4,000
55. Removal of chimney, removal of misc

    97 Alpine St · 0.20 mi N · Alteration or repair
    Jun 4$10,000
56. 100 amp to 200 amp service upgrade-2 bath and 1 kitchen rehab w/ living space in bsmnt

    97 Alpine St · 0.20 mi N · Electrical
    Jun 3$8,000
57. Install fire alarm devices - cottage only

    17 Hudson St · 0.24 mi E · Electrical
    Jun 1$2,000
58. Panel Replacement

    16 Gibbens St · 0.20 mi SE · Electrical
    May 28$7,151
59. Install new, low voltage fire alarm to monitoring common areas and sprinkler system

    17 Hudson St · 0.24 mi E · Electrical
    May 27$10,000
60. Demo make safe

    97 Alpine St · 0.20 mi N · Electrical
    May 26$300
61. Installation of two 96% gas furnace and central A/C systems with zone control — one system in the basement…

    37 Belmont St · 0.23 mi S · Mechanical (HVAC)
    May 22$30,000
62. Replace boiler × 2 permits

    241 Summer St · 0.20 mi W · Plumbing
    May 22not listed
63. Renovate an Existing 3 Family Building

    27 Porter St · 0.25 mi SW · Alteration or repair
    May 14$1,325,000
64. Reconnect power to replacement gas boiler work @ 67 lowell

    69 Lowell St · 0.20 mi SW · Electrical
    May 12$3,000
65. Vertical: Construction of a new one-story detached accessory dwelling unit (“backyard cottage”) located…

    37 Belmont St · 0.23 mi S · New building
    May 12$270,000
66. Replace gas water heater

    72 Central St · 0.24 mi SE · Plumbing
    May 11not listed
67. Mass Save Insulation & Air Sealing - unit 1

    15 Waldo St · 0.23 mi E · Alteration or repair
    May 11$1,240
68. Rewired the whole 2unit apartment

    27 Porter St · 0.25 mi SW · Electrical
    May 5$38,000
69. Install plumbing for 3 units

    27 Porter St · 0.25 mi SW · Plumbing
    May 4not listed
70. 1 wet bar sink, 2 gas water heaters

    37 Belmont St · 0.23 mi S · Plumbing
    May 1not listed
71. 2 gas stoves, 2 gas water heaters, 3 gas furnaces and 2 gas dryers

    37 Belmont St · 0.23 mi S · Plumbing
    May 1not listed
72. BUILDING B: 3 family house, 400 amp: 125 amp per apartment

    17 Hudson St · 0.24 mi E · Electrical
    May 1$44,000
73. 3 family house, 400 amp: 125 amp per apartment, new construction

    17 Hudson St · 0.24 mi E · Electrical
    May 1$39,000

We don't list zoning cases for Somerville yet. Look them up on the city's Zoning Board of Appeals page.

• 154 Lowell St newest permit Nov 20, 2025
• 158 Lowell St newest permit Jan 20, 2026
• 126 Lowell St newest permit Jun 12, 2025
• 125 Lowell St newest permit Feb 25, 2026
• 124 Lowell St newest permit May 14, 2026
• 121 Lowell St newest permit Sep 11, 2025
• 188 Lowell St newest permit Jan 15, 2026
• 97 Lowell St newest permit Mar 12, 2026
• 95 Lowell St newest permit Sep 29, 2026
• 85 Lowell St newest permit Aug 17, 2026

Somerville Inspectional Services Division updated its data Oct 8, 2026. We checked it Oct 8, 14:46 UTC. See the city's official records (SomerStat, City of Somerville, ODbL 1.0).

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