Nearby Permits
Map of 118 permits within a quarter mile of 159 Walnut StElectrical, 7 Melvin St, Oct 5, 2026Alteration or repair, 21 Edmands St, Oct 5, 2026Plumbing, 36 Marshall St, Oct 1, 2026Electrical, 9 Stickney Ave, Oct 1, 2026Electrical, 42 Marshall St, Sep 29, 2026Electrical, 275 Broadway, Sep 29, 2026Mechanical (HVAC), 181 Pearl St, Sep 29, 2026Addition, 42 Dana St, Sep 21, 2026Plumbing, 56 Marshall St, Sep 17, 2026Electrical, 26 Melvin St, Sep 17, 2026Electrical, 42 Dana St, Sep 11, 2026Alteration or repair, 27 Marshall St, Sep 11, 2026Alteration or repair, 8 Melvin St, Sep 9, 2026Electrical, 10 Wellington Ave, Sep 8, 2026Alteration or repair, 5 Oakland Ave, Sep 8, 2026Electrical, 23 Howe St, Sep 4, 2026Electrical, 195 Pearl St, Sep 3, 2026Mechanical (HVAC), 195 Pearl St, Sep 2, 2026Plumbing, 23 Howe St, Sep 2, 2026Electrical, 36 Marshall St, Sep 2, 2026Alteration or repair, 36 Marshall St, Sep 1, 2026Electrical, 53 Marshall St, Sep 1, 2026Electrical, 53 Marshall St, Aug 27, 2026Plumbing, 11 Kensington Ave, Aug 26, 2026Plumbing, 11 Kensington Ave, Aug 26, 2026Electrical, 62 Bonair St, Aug 24, 2026Alteration or repair, 26 Melvin St, Aug 22, 2026Plumbing, 233 School St, Aug 20, 2026Electrical, 233 School St, Aug 20, 2026Alteration or repair, 60 Bradley St, Aug 19, 2026Alteration or repair, 41 Marshall St, Aug 19, 2026Roofing, 13 Howe St, Aug 19, 2026Plumbing, 154 Walnut St, Aug 18, 2026Plumbing, 154 Walnut St, Aug 18, 2026Roofing, 27 Maple Ave, Aug 18, 2026Plumbing, 15 Temple St, Aug 17, 2026Fence, wall or deck, 24 Bradley St, Aug 17, 2026Alteration or repair, 60 Bradley St, Aug 17, 2026Electrical, 11 Kensington Ave, Aug 13, 2026Electrical, 20 Radcliffe Rd, Aug 13, 2026Electrical, 11 Kensington Ave, Aug 10, 2026Addition, 16 Wesley St, Aug 10, 2026Plumbing, 20 Radcliffe Rd, Aug 6, 2026Roofing, 20 Otis St, Aug 5, 2026Alteration or repair, 13 Stickney Ave, Aug 4, 2026Electrical, 29 Everett Ave, Aug 3, 2026Alteration or repair, 27 Gilman Terr, Aug 3, 2026Plumbing, 8 Sargent Ave, Jul 30, 2026Plumbing, 8 Sargent Ave, Jul 30, 2026Plumbing, 4 Evergreen Ave, Jul 30, 2026Plumbing, 195 Pearl St, Jul 30, 2026Electrical, 8 Macarthur St, Jul 30, 2026Alteration or repair, 14 Wesley St, Jul 30, 2026Electrical, 15 Temple St, Jul 29, 2026Alteration or repair, 23 Howe St, Jul 28, 2026Electrical, 19 Radcliffe Rd, Jul 27, 2026Electrical, 152 Walnut St, Jul 23, 2026Electrical, 42 Marshall St, Jul 23, 2026Alteration or repair, 42 Marshall St, Jul 21, 2026Plumbing, 4 Evergreen Ave, Jul 15, 2026Electrical, 299 Broadway, Jul 13, 2026Electrical, 8 Melvin St, Jul 13, 2026Electrical, 10 Sargent Ave, Jul 13, 2026Alteration or repair, 46 Marshall St, Jul 10, 2026Electrical, 161 Pearl St, Jul 9, 2026Mechanical (HVAC), 161 Pearl St, Jul 9, 2026Electrical, 15 Temple St, Jul 7, 2026Other, 39 Bradley St, Jul 7, 2026Alteration or repair, 28 Otis St, Jul 7, 2026Alteration or repair, 23 Maple Ave, Jul 6, 2026Electrical, 315 Broadway, Jul 2, 2026Electrical, 195 Pearl St, Jul 2, 2026Roofing, 21 Kenneson Rd, Jun 30, 2026Roofing, 22 Wellington Ave, Jun 30, 2026Alteration or repair, 195 Pearl St, Jun 30, 2026Fence, wall or deck, 32 Jaques St, Jun 30, 2026Plumbing, 227 Pearl St, Jun 25, 2026Plumbing, 227 Pearl St, Jun 25, 2026Electrical, 258 Broadway, Jun 25, 2026Alteration or repair, 52 Sargent Ave, Jun 22, 2026Plumbing, 8 Macarthur St, Jun 18, 2026Plumbing, 299 Broadway, Jun 18, 2026Electrical, 299 Broadway, Jun 17, 2026Plumbing, 11 Kensington Ave, Jun 15, 2026Electrical, 258 Broadway, Jun 15, 2026Alteration or repair, 52 Sargent Ave, Jun 11, 2026Roofing, 17 Walnut Rd, Jun 11, 2026Electrical, 33 Bonair St, Jun 10, 2026Electrical, 18 Otis St, Jun 9, 2026Plumbing, 11 Kensington Ave, Jun 8, 2026Mechanical (HVAC), 14 Kenneson Rd, Jun 2, 2026Demolition, 10 Sargent Ave, May 29, 2026Demolition, 10 Sargent Ave, May 29, 2026Alteration or repair, 33 Everett Ave, May 29, 2026Alteration or repair, 8 Melvin St, May 28, 2026Electrical, 18 Otis St, May 26, 2026Alteration or repair, 275 Broadway, May 21, 2026Plumbing, 22 Sargent Ave, May 14, 2026Plumbing, 22 Sargent Ave, May 14, 2026Electrical, 194 Pearl St, May 14, 2026Alteration or repair, 53 Marshall St, May 12, 2026Electrical, 11 Kensington Ave, May 11, 2026Plumbing, 181 Pearl St, May 8, 2026Electrical, 296 Broadway, May 6, 2026Alteration or repair, 11 Kensington Ave, May 6, 2026Electrical, 33 Everett Ave, May 5, 2026Electrical, 299 Broadway, May 5, 2026Electrical, 11 Kensington Ave, May 5, 2026Alteration or repair, 29 Everett Ave, May 5, 2026Plumbing, 296 Broadway, May 4, 2026Electrical, 10 Wellington Ave, May 1, 2026Sign, 258 Broadway, May 1, 2026New building, 15 Temple St, Sep 8, 2026New building, 10 Sargent Ave, Aug 3, 2026New building, 10 Sargent Ave, Aug 3, 2026New building, 8 Macarthur St, Jul 27, 2026New building, 299 Broadway, Jun 25, 2026New building, 181 Pearl St, Jun 15, 2026660 ft Map preview
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159 Walnut St

Somerville, MA 02145

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $49M new building at 299 Broadway, permitted Jun 25.

Two permits here in the last two years. The newest, Jul 21: Install 2 new water meters. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 118 more permits (113 projects) since May 1. Six are for new buildings, the nearest 540 ft away.

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Here2 permits · 159 Walnut St
  1. Install 2 new water meters
    Plumbing
    Jul 21not listed
  2. Insulating the walls with cellulose insulation
    Alteration or repair
    Jun 30, 2025$17,529
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Next doorunder 250 ft · 7 permits in 6 projects
  1. Upgrade to 200 Amp Service
    10 Wellington Ave · 220 ft NE · Electrical
    Sep 8$8,000
  2. Replace steam boiler with new high efficient combi boile
    154 Walnut St · 170 ft W · Plumbing
    Aug 18not listed
  3. Combi boiler installation
    154 Walnut St · 170 ft W · Plumbing
    Aug 18not listed
  4. Fire department and electrical inspector were called out for a switch that was hot when touched
    152 Walnut St · 200 ft SW · Electrical
    Jul 23$600
  5. Residential weatherization/air sealing × 2 permits
    52 Sargent Ave · 220 ft NW · Alteration or repair
    Jun 11 to 22$6,844
  6. Renovation: kitchen and half Bathroom
    10 Wellington Ave · 220 ft NE · Electrical
    May 1$7,000
This block250 to 1,000 ft · 71 permits in 67 projects · 4 new buildings, $49M
  1. Installation of 15 solar panels on roof of residence
    7 Melvin St · 490 ft E · Electrical
    Oct 5$7,663
  2. Residential weatherization and air sealing with the Mass Save Program
    21 Edmands St · 600 ft SE · Alteration or repair
    Oct 5$4,161
  3. Full bathroom with double sink and shower on second floor
    36 Marshall St · 780 ft NW · Plumbing
    Oct 1not listed
  4. Wire up to code: 2nd floor bathroom
    42 Marshall St · 720 ft NW · Electrical
    Sep 29$2,500
  5. Emergency repair on a electrical service riser WORK @ 277 BROADWAY
    275 Broadway · 750 ft N · Electrical
    Sep 29$1,650
  6. Reconfigure interior of front building
    42 Dana St · 590 ft SE · Addition
    Sep 21$199,000
  7. Kit baths laundry
    56 Marshall St · 760 ft W · Plumbing
    Sep 17not listed
  8. Rework deck lights
    26 Melvin St · 480 ft SE · Electrical
    Sep 17$1,000
  9. Wire 3 apartments and common areas to code, Service Upgrade
    42 Dana St · 590 ft SE · Electrical
    Sep 11$27,000
  10. Replace fixtures and finishes in 1.5 bathrooms
    27 Marshall St · 910 ft NW · Alteration or repair
    Sep 11$77,000
  11. CORRECT VIOLATION FROM FILE #24-023090 Redirect existing downs pipe on right side of property
    8 Melvin St · 580 ft E · Alteration or repair
    Sep 9$1,200
  12. 2 furnaces and 2 condensers
    195 Pearl St · 930 ft S · Electrical
    Sep 3$1,000
  13. Installing 2x 2-ton a/c systems
    195 Pearl St · 930 ft S · Mechanical (HVAC)
    Sep 2$42,885
  14. Bathroom remodel
    36 Marshall St · 780 ft NW · Electrical
    Sep 2$2,800
  15. Install new bathroom 2nd floor Complete demolition of the existing room
    36 Marshall St · 780 ft NW · Alteration or repair
    Sep 1$48,950
  16. Installation and wiring of ductless system consisting of one condenser and two mini split heads × 2 permits
    53 Marshall St · 880 ft W · Electrical
    Aug 27 to Sep 1$20,981
  17. Replace unsafe electrical panel on one unit
    62 Bonair St · 470 ft SE · Electrical
    Aug 24$2,500
  18. (HOMEOWNER PERMIT) Demo & rebuild of existing front 2nd floor deck
    26 Melvin St · 480 ft SE · Alteration or repair
    Aug 22$26,600
  19. Remove and replace 5 windows
    60 Bradley St · 620 ft W · Alteration or repair
    Aug 19$7,567
  20. Insulation + Air Sealing
    41 Marshall St · 860 ft NW · Alteration or repair
    Aug 19$10,400
  21. Replace existing porch structure with new CMU and granite porch
    24 Bradley St · 810 ft W · Fence, wall or deck
    Aug 17$32,600
  22. Insulating and air sealing attic
    60 Bradley St · 620 ft W · Alteration or repair
    Aug 17$2,939
  23. 3rd Floor Dryer caught on Fire we are checking all smokes and check any issues with wiring FP26-001053
    20 Radcliffe Rd · 750 ft SW · Electrical
    Aug 13$3,500
  24. Demo existing deteriorated and unsafe enclosed front porch
    16 Wesley St · 760 ft S · Addition
    Aug 10$62,500
  25. Dryer had a fire reinstalling new dryer
    20 Radcliffe Rd · 750 ft SW · Plumbing
    Aug 6not listed
  26. Mass Save Weatherization/Insulation
    27 Gilman Terr · 600 ft S · Alteration or repair
    Aug 3$3,904
  27. Cottage foundation -Construction permit B26-000513
    10 Sargent Ave · 540 ft NW · New building
    Aug 3$27,000
  28. New foundation for 3 units, see building plans PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT B26-000381
    10 Sargent Ave · 540 ft NW · New building
    Aug 3$55,000
  29. Demolition × 2 permits
    8 Sargent Ave · 580 ft NW · Plumbing
    Jul 30not listed
  30. Install new Boiler and Water Heater × 2 permits
    4 Evergreen Ave · 930 ft NW · Plumbing
    Jul 15 to 30not listed
  31. Replacing gas furnace with 40K BTU Bryant furnace and all associated gas work
    195 Pearl St · 930 ft S · Plumbing
    Jul 30not listed
  32. Wire new construction ADU
    8 Macarthur St · 980 ft E · Electrical
    Jul 30$7,000
  33. Remove and replace 1 entry door
    14 Wesley St · 790 ft S · Alteration or repair
    Jul 30$10,599
  34. Wiring to 1 heat pump condenser @ 7 Radcliffe Rd
    19 Radcliffe Rd · 650 ft SW · Electrical
    Jul 27$700
  35. Construct adu foundation only permit b25-001889
    8 Macarthur St · 980 ft E · New building
    Jul 27$110,000
  36. Bathroom remodel
    42 Marshall St · 720 ft NW · Electrical
    Jul 23$2,100
  37. He project consists of a full gut renovation of the second-floor bathroom
    42 Marshall St · 720 ft NW · Alteration or repair
    Jul 21$43,820
  38. Temp Generator for Tower Crane
    299 Broadway · 970 ft N · Electrical
    Jul 13$500
  39. To disconnect wire and rewire 3 receptacles for carpenter to move wall on 3rd floor
    8 Melvin St · 580 ft E · Electrical
    Jul 13$800
  40. UFER Ground
    10 Sargent Ave · 540 ft NW · Electrical
    Jul 13$500
  41. Remove 15 sq rubber roof and instal new rubber roof
    46 Marshall St · 750 ft NW · Alteration or repair
    Jul 10$16,000
  42. Asbestos removal
    39 Bradley St · 560 ft W · Other
    Jul 7$3,200
  43. Rewire kitchen, living room dinning room
    195 Pearl St · 930 ft S · Electrical
    Jul 2$15,000
  44. White EZTPO Roofing Replacement on upper roof
    21 Kenneson Rd · 440 ft NW · Roofing
    Jun 30$30,599
  45. Removal and Replacement of Asphalt Shingle Roof
    22 Wellington Ave · 350 ft E · Roofing
    Jun 30$12,325
  46. Demo kitchen walls(leaving cabinets and replacing countertops)
    195 Pearl St · 930 ft S · Alteration or repair
    Jun 30$40,000
  47. Replacement water heater warranty
    227 Pearl St · 970 ft SW · Plumbing
    Jun 25not listed
  48. Replacement water heater under warranty
    227 Pearl St · 970 ft SW · Plumbing
    Jun 25not listed
  49. Replacing 2 gas dispensers staying above seal off’s
    258 Broadway · 390 ft NE · Electrical
    Jun 25$1,200
  50. BUILDING B Construction of a new 204-unit 6 story residential building with 3 ground floor retail…
    299 Broadway · 970 ft N · New building
    Jun 25$48,855,924
  51. Rough and finish plumbing
    8 Macarthur St · 980 ft E · Plumbing
    Jun 18not listed
  52. BUILDING B - Plumbing work for new 204 unit apartment building
    299 Broadway · 970 ft N · Plumbing
    Jun 18not listed
  53. Construction of a Brand New 204 Apartment Mixed use Residential Building
    299 Broadway · 970 ft N · Electrical
    Jun 17$3,200,000
  54. Connect 4 signs to existing electrical service and do led upgrade for Sunoco
    258 Broadway · 390 ft NE · Electrical
    Jun 15$2,000
  55. Strtip and replace existing roof
    17 Walnut Rd · 330 ft NW · Roofing
    Jun 11$24,800
  56. Two panel changes and replace basement porcelain sockets with led disk lights
    33 Bonair St · 930 ft SE · Electrical
    Jun 10$3,300
  57. Replace Furnace
    14 Kenneson Rd · 370 ft N · Mechanical (HVAC)
    Jun 2$3,000
  58. Demo existing 2 family house DEMO ON OR AFTER JUNE 8, 2026
    10 Sargent Ave · 540 ft NW · Demolition
    May 29$35,000
  59. Demo garage demo on or after june 8, 2026
    10 Sargent Ave · 540 ft NW · Demolition
    May 29$20,000
  60. Correct existing building code violation ( Old permit No. B25-002212 ) Correct building code violation
    8 Melvin St · 580 ft E · Alteration or repair
    May 28$50,000
  61. Structural Reinforcement reinforce the floor framing under the second floor level
    275 Broadway · 750 ft N · Alteration or repair
    May 21$385,389
  62. Replace water heater × 2 permits
    22 Sargent Ave · 550 ft NW · Plumbing
    May 14not listed
  63. Insulation & Weatherization
    53 Marshall St · 880 ft W · Alteration or repair
    May 12$5,217
  64. Replacement of 5 mirror lights and exit lights
    296 Broadway · 870 ft N · Electrical
    May 6$1,500
  65. Temp Generator to Power Construction Office Trailer
    299 Broadway · 970 ft N · Electrical
    May 5$500
  66. 2 Lavatory and 1 sink at the 1 Floor
    296 Broadway · 870 ft N · Plumbing
    May 4not listed
  67. Reimage the existing Sunoco gas station and site signage per the attached drawings
    258 Broadway · 390 ft NE · Sign
    May 1not listed
Within a quarter mile1,000 ft to ¼ mi · 40 permits · 2 new buildings, $38.6M
  1. Demolition/Make Safe
    9 Stickney Ave · 0.22 mi W · Electrical
    Oct 1$1,850
  2. Installation of Mini Split system (no ductwork) for each apartment
    181 Pearl St · 0.20 mi S · Mechanical (HVAC)
    Sep 29$34,420
  3. Residential weatherization/air sealing
    5 Oakland Ave · 0.20 mi NW · Alteration or repair
    Sep 8$18,000
  4. APPROVED FEE WAIVER ATTACHED - JS 1/20/26 BUILDING A: Development of 115 Residential units
    15 Temple St · 0.24 mi N · New building
    Sep 8$37,911,346
  5. Rewire existing second-floor bathroom
    23 Howe St · 0.23 mi W · Electrical
    Sep 4$2,000
  6. Renew bath 2nd floor
    23 Howe St · 0.23 mi W · Plumbing
    Sep 2not listed
  7. Kitchen renovation first floor
    11 Kensington Ave · 0.24 mi E · Plumbing
    Aug 26not listed
  8. Replace Stove on 1st Fl
    11 Kensington Ave · 0.24 mi E · Plumbing
    Aug 26not listed
  9. 2 Floor: 1 bath
    233 School St · 0.23 mi NW · Plumbing
    Aug 20not listed
  10. Install light in upstairs bath and install light in basement
    233 School St · 0.23 mi NW · Electrical
    Aug 20$250
  11. Strip front shingle roof, insatll new IKO asphalt shingles
    13 Howe St · 0.21 mi W · Roofing
    Aug 19$5,800
  12. Strip and reroof 21 squares asphalt shingles for replacement
    27 Maple Ave · 0.23 mi W · Roofing
    Aug 18$22,257
  13. Installing 111-Bathtubs, 3 Cross Connections devices
    15 Temple St · 0.24 mi N · Plumbing
    Aug 17not listed
  14. Check wiring and devices @ unit 1 (1st floor and basement)kitchen back wall switches replaced as needed and…
    11 Kensington Ave · 0.24 mi E · Electrical
    Aug 13$2,800
  15. Upgrade electrical service from 200 amps 3 meters to 300 amps 4 meters and rewired unit 2 and 3 up to code…
    11 Kensington Ave · 0.24 mi E · Electrical
    Aug 10$9,000
  16. Strip and reroof
    20 Otis St · 0.24 mi SE · Roofing
    Aug 5$7,800
  17. Residential weatherization/air sealing
    13 Stickney Ave · 0.23 mi W · Alteration or repair
    Aug 4$10,331
  18. 400A service upgrade, partial kitchen(first floor)
    29 Everett Ave · 0.22 mi SE · Electrical
    Aug 3$4,300
  19. Temp power for construction trailer
    15 Temple St · 0.24 mi N · Electrical
    Jul 29$5,000
  20. Remove board and plaster from wall and ceiling
    23 Howe St · 0.23 mi W · Alteration or repair
    Jul 28$24,650
  21. Reconnect/replacment (2) AC/HP and (2) gas furnaces
    161 Pearl St · 0.25 mi SE · Electrical
    Jul 9$1,500
  22. Replacing 2 AC systems with heat pumps in existing locations in the basement and attic
    161 Pearl St · 0.25 mi SE · Mechanical (HVAC)
    Jul 9$40,768
  23. Provide power wiring for new 6 story aprment building
    15 Temple St · 0.24 mi N · Electrical
    Jul 7$5,000,000
  24. Insulation insulating the walls with cellulose and also insulating the kneewall with 2" rigid board and…
    28 Otis St · 0.21 mi SE · Alteration or repair
    Jul 7$18,941
  25. Install 12 replacement windows
    23 Maple Ave · 0.23 mi W · Alteration or repair
    Jul 6$11,854
  26. AES 7788F Radio Installation for FACU
    315 Broadway · 0.25 mi NW · Electrical
    Jul 2$650
  27. Demo and replacement of misc
    32 Jaques St · 0.24 mi N · Fence, wall or deck
    Jun 30$149,460
  28. Ranges boilers
    11 Kensington Ave · 0.24 mi E · Plumbing
    Jun 15not listed
  29. Construct three story, 3 unit, new construction Building in the MR3 District FOUNDATION ONLY PERMIT B25-001591
    181 Pearl St · 0.20 mi S · New building
    Jun 15$700,000
  30. Wiring smoke detectors
    18 Otis St · 0.24 mi SE · Electrical
    Jun 9$4,500
  31. Kits baths
    11 Kensington Ave · 0.24 mi E · Plumbing
    Jun 8not listed
  32. Weatherization, Insulation, Air Sealing in Unit 3
    33 Everett Ave · 0.21 mi SE · Alteration or repair
    May 29$6,674
  33. Upgrade existing 200 amp service with 3 meters to 400 amp service and add 4th meter and panel for common areas
    18 Otis St · 0.24 mi SE · Electrical
    May 26$19,500
  34. Remove and reinstall existing solar panels to repair damage caused by nesting squirrels
    194 Pearl St · 0.20 mi S · Electrical
    May 14$9,300
  35. Upgrade service to 300 amps
    11 Kensington Ave · 0.24 mi E · Electrical
    May 11$14,000
  36. Plumbing renovation- Unit 1, Unit 2, Unit 3
    181 Pearl St · 0.20 mi S · Plumbing
    May 8not listed
  37. Renovate Unit #2 and Unit #3, Framing Dormer
    11 Kensington Ave · 0.24 mi E · Alteration or repair
    May 6$344,000
  38. Knob and tube replacement
    33 Everett Ave · 0.21 mi SE · Electrical
    May 5$5,540
  39. New siding installation, second floor and 3 floor demolition.
    11 Kensington Ave · 0.24 mi E · Electrical
    May 5$600
  40. 2 New Kitchen (units 1 & 2) Replace kitchen Cabinets and add granite counters
    29 Everett Ave · 0.22 mi SE · Alteration or repair
    May 5$20,000
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