# Building permits at 155 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.

Four permits on record here. The newest, Apr 29: Wiring of newly remodeled house. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 117 more permits (116 projects) since May 1. Three are for new buildings, the nearest 900 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2026 | Electrical | Wiring of newly remodeled house | $18,000 | [E26-000574](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000574/) |
| Apr 27, 2026 | Mechanical (HVAC) | Install this single Family House HVAC Two zone off ductwork one first floor and the second floor come from one heat pump for heat and air conner system. | $23,300 | [SM26-000054](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000054/) |
| Mar 24, 2026 | Plumbing | Remodel single family house | Not listed | [P26-000152](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000152/) |
| Jan 27, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Complete interior remodel of existing single family home. Work includes updating plumbing, electrical, HVAC, insulation and finishes. Add second floor bathroom. | $420,850 | [B26-000001](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000001/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 8 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2026 | [68 Dover St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/68-dover-st/) | 240 ft SE | 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/) | 240 ft SE | 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/) | 240 ft SE | Plumbing | install (1) Navien, and connect gas for (3) Fixtures | Not listed | [G26-000372](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000372/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [55 Dover St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/55-dover-st/) | 100 ft SE | 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 29, 2026 | [7 Campbell Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/7-campbell-pk/) | 240 ft NW | Electrical | wiring to 2 heat pump condenser (1 for each unit) | $2,000 | [E26-000918](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000918/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [68 Dover St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/68-dover-st/) | 240 ft SE | Alteration or repair | install 1 3 panel door for replacement. no structural changes. | $22,154 | [B26-000879](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000879/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [5 Campbell Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/5-campbell-pk/) | 210 ft N | Electrical | service upgrade to 400 amp | $11,000 | [E26-000440](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000440/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [68 Dover St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/68-dover-st/) | 240 ft SE | 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/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 64 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2026 | [15 Chester Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/15-chester-pl/) | 670 ft SE | Electrical | Renovation whole house | $50,000 | [E26-001327](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001327/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [31 Kingston St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/31-kingston-st/) | 540 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/) | 490 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/) | 340 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/) | 930 ft SE | Plumbing | Replacement of Existing Furnace. | Not listed | [G26-000453](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000453/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [38 Jay St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/38-jay-st/) | 750 ft 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 17, 2026 | [11 Harrison Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/11-harrison-rd/) | 970 ft NW | Plumbing | First floor: 1 fireplace; Second floor: 1 fireplace. | Not listed | [G26-000425](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000425/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [32 Thorndike St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/32-thorndike-st/) | 620 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/) | 340 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 | [30 Jay St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/30-jay-st/) | 860 ft 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/) | 860 ft N | Plumbing | replace gas boiler | Not listed | [G26-000419](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000419/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [32 Thorndike St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/32-thorndike-st/) | 620 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/) | 600 ft SE | 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/) | 600 ft SE | 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/) | 310 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/) | 600 ft SE | Electrical | Wire a gas fed Rinnai boiler. | $800 | [E26-001267](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001267/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [12 Harrison Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/12-harrison-rd/) | 1,000 ft NW | Roofing | Remove existing roofing materials from the front/main roof area (rear roof section excluded) and install approximately 15 squares of new CertainTeed Landmark architectural shingles. Install new ice and water shield, synthetic underlayment, drip edge, starter shingles, ridge caps, and ridge vent. Rep | $13,500 | [B26-001243](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001243/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [19 Winter St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/19-winter-st/) | 970 ft 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/) | 970 ft 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/) | 970 ft 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/) | 660 ft N | Plumbing | remove a gas range and reinstall after new cabinets are installed | Not listed | [G26-000320](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000320/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [125 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/125-orchard-st/) | 600 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. ( 875773) ( Unit1) | $1,497 | [B26-001104](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001104/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [136 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/136-orchard-st/) | 390 ft S | Plumbing | Unit #1 - first fl - new full bath, washing machine connection & utility sink | Not listed | [P26-000456](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000456/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [11 Chester Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/11-chester-pl/) | 710 ft SE | 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 | [39 Jay St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/39-jay-st/) | 800 ft N | Plumbing | Gas furnace replacement | Not listed | [G26-000353](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000353/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [24 Kingston St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/24-kingston-st/) | 410 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 28, 2026 | [23 Kingston St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/23-kingston-st/) | 480 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/) | 440 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/) | 320 ft NE | 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/) | 940 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/) | 440 ft N | Plumbing | 1 Bathroom | Not listed | [P26-000402](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000402/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [12 Lester Terr](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/12-lester-terr/) | 440 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 20, 2026 | [58 Gorham St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/58-gorham-st/) | 830 ft 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 16, 2026 | [23 Kingston St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/23-kingston-st/) | 480 ft N | Addition | Insulation + Air Sealing | $7,200 | [B26-000905](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000905/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [19 Winter St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/19-winter-st/) | 970 ft 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 8, 2026 | [24 Kingston St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/24-kingston-st/) | 410 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 7, 2026 | [58 Gorham St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/58-gorham-st/) | 830 ft 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/) | 660 ft 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/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [48 Chester St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/48-chester-st/) | 960 ft SE | 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/) | 410 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/) | 670 ft SE | 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/) | 670 ft SE | 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/) | 960 ft SE | Electrical | First floor bathroom rewire | $1,000 | [E26-000902](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000902/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [30 Howard St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/30-howard-st/) | 660 ft N | Electrical | Rework circuits for kitchen upgrade | $3,000 | [E26-000911](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000911/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [11 Chester Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/11-chester-pl/) | 710 ft SE | 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 | [19 Winter St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/19-winter-st/) | 970 ft NE | Electrical | Ground Foundation with #4 copper to rebar for new service | $250 | [E26-000857](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000857/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [13 Campbell Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/13-campbell-pk/) | 310 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 | [19 Winter St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/19-winter-st/) | 970 ft 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 8, 2026 | [123 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/123-orchard-st/) | 660 ft SE | 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/) | 410 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/) | 900 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/) | 940 ft E | Electrical | 6x tv outlets and 1x recessed light | $2,000 | [E26-000759](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000759/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [48 Chester St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/48-chester-st/) | 960 ft SE | 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/) | 900 ft E | Electrical | Underground service 400 amps | $3,000 | [E26-000714](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000714/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [12 Lester Terr](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/12-lester-terr/) | 440 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 15, 2026 | [136 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/136-orchard-st/) | 390 ft S | 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/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [19 Day St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/19-day-st/) | 400 ft S | Alteration or repair | 6 SQ Of EPDM Membrane Replacement \| Back Addition only | $7,290 | [B26-000604](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000604/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [13 Campbell Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/13-campbell-pk/) | 310 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 | [12 Thorndike St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/12-thorndike-st/) | 830 ft N | Electrical | Addition of bathroom, closet and pump in the basement | $2,800 | [E26-000666](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000666/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [11 Chester Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/11-chester-pl/) | 710 ft SE | Electrical | Wire new 2 family house | $58,000 | [E26-000663](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000663/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [21 Day St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/21-day-st/) | 380 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. | $21,000 | [B26-000602](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000602/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [12 Thorndike St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/12-thorndike-st/) | 830 ft N | Plumbing | 1 3/4 bath with sewage pump | Not listed | [P26-000282](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000282/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [12 Lester Terr](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/12-lester-terr/) | 440 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 | [30 Howard St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/30-howard-st/) | 660 ft 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/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 45 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | [4b Elmwood Terr](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/4b-elmwood-terr/) | 0.22 mi N | Plumbing | replacement of 80k btu gas furance | Not listed | [G26-000463](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000463/) |
| Oct 13, 2026 | [212 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/212-elm-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Electrical | Replace 4 Transfoermers total of 307.5 KVA | $10,000 | [E26-001485](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001485/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [34 Gorham St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/34-gorham-st/) | 0.19 mi N | Alteration or repair | Rear porch 1st floor remove existing rear porch 5' x 16' And rebuilt to same size | $21,500 | [B26-001554](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001554/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [9 Jay St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/9-jay-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Electrical | Wire Lights and outlets in Public Area | $3,500 | [E26-001347](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001347/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [10 Wallace St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/10-wallace-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Alteration or repair | basement remodel Demo existing basement living space to original storage area | $5,650 | [B26-001420](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001420/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [212 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/212-elm-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Construction of a Demising Hallway 2nd Fl | $190,750 | [B26-001463](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001463/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [9 Jay St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/9-jay-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Plumbing | Basement : toilet, lav, bathtub, bar sink and floor drain. | Not listed | [P26-000543](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000543/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [34 Elmwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/34-elmwood-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Electrical | install furnace | $7,500 | [E26-001364](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001364/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [9 Jay St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/9-jay-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Electrical | Re Wire Unit 2 | $18,000 | [E26-001332](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001332/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [58 Elmwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/58-elmwood-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Weatherization and air sealing with the Mass Save Program. No structural changes. | $3,558 | [B26-001435](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001435/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [212 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/212-elm-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Front door replacement / Glass panel installation | $23,932 | [B26-000892](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000892/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [27 Gorham St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/27-gorham-st/) | 0.22 mi N | New building | FOUNDATION Permit - 27 Gorham BACK YARD COTTAGE with B26-001174 -See construction permit B26-001174 | $10,000 | [B26-001175](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001175/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [27 Gorham St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/27-gorham-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Addition | FOUNDATION PERMIT - 27 Gorham St - -See construction permit B26-001172 | $10,000 | [B26-001173](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001173/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [403 Highland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/403-highland-ave/) | 0.24 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 | [10 Wallace St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/10-wallace-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Plumbing | Disconnect/cap fixtures in basement | Not listed | [P26-000507](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000507/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [403 Highland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/403-highland-ave/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical | Make final high voltage connections to sign | $2,500 | [E26-001291](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001291/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [27 Gorham St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/27-gorham-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Electrical | Wire 3 apartments and common areas to code, Service Upgrade | $27,000 | [E26-001165](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001165/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [58 Elmwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/58-elmwood-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Electrical | 400 amp service upgrade | $5,000 | [E26-001161](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001161/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [27 Gorham St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/27-gorham-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Electrical | Ufer Ground Foundation of Back Yard Cottage with #4 copper to rebar for new service | $250 | [E26-001174](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001174/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [27 Gorham St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/27-gorham-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Electrical | Ground Foundation with #4 copper to rebar for new service | $250 | [E26-001166](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001166/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [73 Elmwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/73-elmwood-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Remove/replace 7 existing windows & 1 exterior door. No structural work being done. | $17,299 | [B26-001261](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001261/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [58 Elmwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/58-elmwood-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Replace 11 windows | $18,522 | [B26-001223](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001223/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [106 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/106-orchard-st/) | 0.20 mi 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 | [34 Elmwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/34-elmwood-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Alteration or repair | Remove & replace 3 windows; 1 patio door: like for like size; no structural changes | $16,725 | [B26-001074](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001074/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [62 Elmwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/62-elmwood-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | New building | Project description changed from new construction of a 3 family to a 2.5 story renovation and addition for a 3 family. See updated plans uploaded on 5/13/2026 | $497,818 | [B24-002275](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B24-002275/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [106 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/106-orchard-st/) | 0.20 mi 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 16, 2026 | [9 Jay St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/9-jay-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Electrical | 200A to 400A electrical service upgrade, installation of Tesla charger circuit, common area wiring at rear of building, installation of smoke detectors for common areas, and installation of common area lighting in basement. | $10,000 | [E26-000768](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000768/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [3 Cottage Cir](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/3-cottage-cir/) | 0.23 mi SE | Electrical | Second floor bathroom complete wiring. | $2,500 | [E26-001011](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001011/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [236 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/236-elm-st/) | 0.20 mi 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/) | 0.23 mi SE | Plumbing | Bath remodel | Not listed | [P26-000390](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000390/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [10 Harrison Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/10-harrison-rd/) | 0.20 mi NW | Electrical | Siding | $1,500 | [E25-001427](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E25-001427/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [9 Jay St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/9-jay-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Plumbing | New plumbing in entire home. 6 full bathrooms, 2 kitchens and 2 laundry trays. | Not listed | [P26-000332](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000332/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [69 Elmwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/69-elmwood-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Plumbing | 2 replacement boilers | Not listed | [P26-000370](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000370/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [69 Elmwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/69-elmwood-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Plumbing | Two replacement Boilers | Not listed | [G26-000311](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000311/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [62 Elmwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/62-elmwood-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Electrical | Foundation Ufer ground | $1,500 | [E26-000888](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000888/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [31 Gorham St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/31-gorham-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Alteration or repair | Existing stair and landing to have new deck boards and railing. | $15,995 | [B26-000791](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000791/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [236 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/236-elm-st/) | 0.20 mi 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 11, 2026 | [14 Irving St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/14-irving-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (864714) | $2,000 | [B26-000656](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000656/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [3 Cottage Cir](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/3-cottage-cir/) | 0.23 mi 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 4, 2026 | [12 Park Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/12-park-ave/) | 0.20 mi NE | Electrical | Install Ev charger with UL listed load management | $1,000 | [E26-000810](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000810/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [9 Jay St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/9-jay-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Alteration or repair | (HOMEOWNER PERMIT) Full renovation of existing two-family dwelling. Work includes interior remodeling, new electrical/plumbing/mechanical systems, roofing, siding, structural repair and enclosure of existing balconies, and construction of a small rear entry vestibule and deck for code-compliant egre | $400,000 | [B25-001802](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B25-001802/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [19 Cottage Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/19-cottage-ave/) | 0.22 mi SE | Electrical | siding permit WORK @ 17 & 19 COTTAGE | $850 | [E26-000263](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000263/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [7 Park Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/7-park-ave/) | 0.23 mi NE | Electrical | Lighting renovation, bathroom renovation | $18,000 | [E26-000677](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000677/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [51 Elmwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/51-elmwood-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Alteration or repair | install 5 replacement windows. no structural changes | $10,416 | [B26-000629](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000629/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [62 Elmwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/62-elmwood-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Alteration or repair | FOUNDATION ONLY FOR build 3 family on current lot | $110,000 | [B25-000023](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B25-000023/) |

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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
- [136 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/136-orchard-st/): newest permit Aug 5, 2026
- [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
- [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 2026-10-16 17:24 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 4 permits at this address and 117 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/155-orchard-st/