161 Broadway

Somerville, MA 02143

10 permits on record here. The newest, May 11: Change 400 amp service to new 400 amp service with two meters. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 80 more permits (78 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 730 ft away.

1. Change 400 amp service to new 400 amp service with two meters

   Electrical
   May 11$7,500
2. Installing underground pvc for future areas in shop

   Electrical
   Apr 24, 2025$3,000
3. Replace 4-floor drains, a laundry hookups

   Plumbing
   Mar 13, 2025not listed
4. Run gas pipe to new outside meter, connect 2-Modine heater units

   Plumbing
   Mar 13, 2025not listed
5. Install below roof deck insulation and roof heat infusing membrane to entire roof

   Alteration or repair
   Jan 21, 2025$30,000
6. Repair and Replace as needed South-East wall along Minnesota Ave

   Alteration or repair
   Jan 21, 2025$42,800
7. Foundation Repair

   Alteration or repair
   Jun 25, 2024$7,808
8. Install new light pole and handhole in sidewalk at 161 Broadway

   Electrical
   Jun 18, 2024$4,600
9. Minor siding repair to facade

   Alteration or repair
   May 26, 2016$4,000
10. We will be doing a lighting retrofit in the garage

    Electrical
    Jan 18, 2016$2,672

1. Original permit was for restaurant fit out

   156 Broadway · 220 ft SW · Other
   Sep 14$100
2. Install Non-Illuminated Blade Sign @ 158 Broadway

   156 Broadway · 220 ft SW · Sign
   Aug 14not listed
3. Installation of fire alarm devices for commercial fitout

   156 Broadway · 220 ft SW · Electrical
   Jun 17$6,000
4. Demo and make safe after fire

   160 Broadway · 220 ft SW · Electrical
   Jun 10$3,000
5. Replacement water heater × 2 permits

   16 Cross St East · 220 ft NW · Plumbing
   May 14not listed

1. Service update from a 100 to 200 amp install two 100 amp sub panel wire wire for EV Charger L2

   5 Brook St · 640 ft S · Electrical
   Oct 5$9,000
2. Rooftop solar 19 panels 7.79 kwdc 15kw energy storage system to be installed on exterior wall

   17 Glen St · 590 ft S · Electrical
   Oct 5$79,926
3. Home renovation and Add two story rear addition and dormer FOUNDATION ONLY PERMIT B26-000280

   11 Garfield Ave · 320 ft NW · Addition
   Sep 16$526,550
4. Remove and Replace decking on existing deck

   42 Minnesota Ave · 420 ft NE · Alteration or repair
   Sep 12$6,800
5. Supply & install (1) one heat pump system with (2) two zones and associated duct work and (3) three mini…

   96 Broadway · 790 ft SE · Mechanical (HVAC)
   Sep 9$22,550
6. Installing mini-splits 2 condensers and 3 heads

   15 Rush St · 460 ft S · Other
   Sep 2$4,700
7. Kitchen renovation first floor

   11 Kensington Ave · 540 ft NW · Plumbing
   Aug 26not listed
8. Remodel kitchens and baths

   96 Broadway · 790 ft SE · Plumbing
   Aug 26not listed
9. Renovation of one unit, 1 gas furnace 1 gas stove

   96 Broadway · 790 ft SE · Plumbing
   Aug 26not listed
10. Replace Stove on 1st Fl

    11 Kensington Ave · 540 ft NW · Plumbing
    Aug 26not listed
11. HVAC Gas Furnace System Installation

    65 Pennsylvania Ave · 850 ft E · Mechanical (HVAC)
    Aug 18$47,665
12. Check wiring and devices @ unit 1 (1st floor and basement)kitchen back wall switches replaced as needed and…

    11 Kensington Ave · 540 ft NW · Electrical
    Aug 13$2,800
13. 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 · 540 ft NW · Electrical
    Aug 10$9,000
14. Strip and reroof

    20 Otis St · 990 ft SW · Roofing
    Aug 5$7,800
15. Installation of aboveground pool

    7 Wisconsin Ave · 330 ft SE · Pool or spa
    Aug 4$4,000
16. Pool plug trench about 30 ft

    7 Wisconsin Ave · 330 ft SE · Electrical
    Aug 3$1,200
17. Wire new construction ADU

    8 Macarthur St · 730 ft W · Electrical
    Jul 30$7,000
18. Construct adu foundation only permit b25-001889

    8 Macarthur St · 730 ft W · New building
    Jul 27$110,000
19. Bathroom remodel See E23-000645 service permit no final as of 9/24/26

    25 Kensington Ave · 590 ft NW · Electrical
    Jul 21$2,500
20. Demo make safe

    11 Rush St · 370 ft S · Electrical
    Jul 13$300
21. Expletory demolition of walls and ceilings to determine condition of structure of bearing and non bearing…

    11 Rush St · 370 ft S · Demolition
    Jul 13$20,000
22. CHANGE OF DESCRIPTION - 4/9/26 JS We are revising the proposed plans to maintain the building's existing…

    4 Cross St · 260 ft SW · Alteration or repair
    Jul 7$400,000
23. Remodel: Toilet, Lav, and Shower in unit 3

    25 Kensington Ave · 590 ft NW · Plumbing
    Jun 26not listed
24. Rough and finish plumbing

    8 Macarthur St · 730 ft W · Plumbing
    Jun 18not listed
25. Bathroom remodeling including tiles, new toilet, tub and vanity

    25 Kensington Ave · 590 ft NW · Alteration or repair
    Jun 17$43,150
26. 5 1/2 Bathrooms, 3 Kitchens, 3 Laundries, 3 Gas Water Heaters

    65 Pennsylvania Ave · 850 ft E · Plumbing
    Jun 15not listed
27. 3 Stoves, 3 Furnaces, 3 Water Heater

    65 Pennsylvania Ave · 850 ft E · Plumbing
    Jun 15not listed
28. Ranges boilers

    11 Kensington Ave · 540 ft NW · Plumbing
    Jun 15not listed
29. Install 50amp EV charger with an existing 100amp service

    26-28 Kensington Ave · 690 ft NW · Electrical
    Jun 15$3,000
30. Two panel changes and replace basement porcelain sockets with led disk lights

    33 Bonair St · 890 ft W · Electrical
    Jun 10$3,300
31. Wiring smoke detectors

    18 Otis St · 950 ft SW · Electrical
    Jun 9$4,500
32. Rework some ductwork for new partitions

    130 Broadway · 440 ft SE · Mechanical (HVAC)
    Jun 8$24,750
33. Kits baths

    11 Kensington Ave · 540 ft NW · Plumbing
    Jun 8not listed
34. Foundation for rear addition B26-000136

    11 Garfield Ave · 320 ft NW · Addition
    Jun 8$35,000
35. Permit being pulled for foundation grounding E26-000464

    11 Garfield Ave · 320 ft NW · Electrical
    Jun 5$1,500
36. Additional/remodel, outlets, switches

    11 Garfield Ave · 320 ft NW · Electrical
    Jun 4$20,000
37. Add recessed ligths, install 3 new outlets WORK IN UNIT 89

    85 Broadway · 940 ft SE · Electrical
    May 27$4,500
38. Upgrade existing 200 amp service with 3 meters to 400 amp service and add 4th meter and panel for common areas

    18 Otis St · 950 ft SW · Electrical
    May 26$19,500
39. Performed complete electrical wiring installation for a two-family residential dwelling in accordance with…

    8 Ellsworth St · 820 ft SW · Electrical
    May 26$55,000
40. Upgrade service to 300 amps

    11 Kensington Ave · 540 ft NW · Electrical
    May 11$14,000
41. Renovate Unit #2 and Unit #3, Framing Dormer

    11 Kensington Ave · 540 ft NW · Alteration or repair
    May 6$344,000
42. New siding installation, second floor and 3 floor demolition.

    11 Kensington Ave · 540 ft NW · Electrical
    May 5$600

1. Installation of 15 solar panels on roof of residence

   7 Melvin St · 0.24 mi W · Electrical
   Oct 5$7,663
2. Residential weatherization and air sealing with the Mass Save Program

   21 Edmands St · 0.22 mi W · Alteration or repair
   Oct 5$4,161
3. Install two (2) new VELUX M02 deck-mounted fixed skylights

   17 Everett Ave · 0.20 mi SW · Roofing
   Sep 23$6,300
4. Rework deck lights

   26 Melvin St · 0.24 mi W · Electrical
   Sep 17$1,000
5. 1 Full Kitchen

   4 Webster St · 0.24 mi S · Plumbing
   Sep 15not listed
6. CORRECT VIOLATION FROM FILE #24-023090 Redirect existing downs pipe on right side of property

   8 Melvin St · 0.22 mi W · Alteration or repair
   Sep 9$1,200
7. Kitchen rewire

   4 Webster St · 0.24 mi S · Electrical
   Sep 2$5,000
8. Strip and reside 22 squares vinyl siding for replacement

   9 Broadway Pl · 0.24 mi SE · Alteration or repair
   Aug 26$54,722
9. (HOMEOWNER PERMIT) Demo & rebuild of existing front 2nd floor deck

   26 Melvin St · 0.24 mi W · Alteration or repair
   Aug 22$26,600
10. Basement: washer and dryer connections

    22 Austin St · 0.24 mi E · Plumbing
    Aug 20not listed
11. Cut and cap gas line first and second floor

    22 Austin St · 0.24 mi E · Plumbing
    Aug 20not listed
12. Removal and reinstall electrical devices and fixtures for new siding

    9 Broadway Pl · 0.24 mi SE · Electrical
    Aug 10$2,000
13. 400A service upgrade, partial kitchen(first floor)

    29 Everett Ave · 0.22 mi SW · Electrical
    Aug 3$4,300
14. Disconnect reconnect of 20ton rooftop, 2 mini splits installed

    81 Broadway · 0.20 mi SE · Electrical
    Jul 22$10,000
15. 1st floor/unit 1: - ⅜ sheetrock all over walls - Demo existing bathroom and make new one in existing place

    22 Austin St · 0.24 mi E · Alteration or repair
    Jul 14$227,520
16. To disconnect wire and rewire 3 receptacles for carpenter to move wall on 3rd floor

    8 Melvin St · 0.22 mi W · Electrical
    Jul 13$800
17. Outlet and light for deck

    9 Broadway Pl · 0.24 mi SE · Electrical
    Jul 9$500
18. Insulating basement rim joists with 2" polyiso board with foil face

    155 Perkins St · 0.24 mi SE · Other
    Jul 9$5,607
19. Insulation insulating the walls with cellulose and also insulating the kneewall with 2" rigid board and…

    28 Otis St · 0.21 mi SW · Alteration or repair
    Jul 7$18,941
20. Remove existing siding, prep, install new siding

    18 Everett Ave · 0.22 mi SW · Alteration or repair
    Jul 2$54,000
21. Rooftop unit replacement

    81 Broadway · 0.20 mi SE · Plumbing
    Jun 18not listed
22. Kitchen rewire

    4 Webster St · 0.24 mi S · Electrical
    Jun 11$4,500
23. Full kitchen remodeling

    4 Webster St · 0.24 mi S · Alteration or repair
    Jun 9$34,000
24. Remove and replace 1 window

    4 Webster St · 0.24 mi S · Alteration or repair
    Jun 5$2,360
25. Weatherization, Insulation, Air Sealing in Unit 3

    33 Everett Ave · 0.23 mi SW · Alteration or repair
    May 29$6,674
26. Correct existing building code violation ( Old permit No. B25-002212 ) Correct building code violation

    8 Melvin St · 0.22 mi W · Alteration or repair
    May 28$50,000
27. Installation of 2 systems with 1 zone each system

    16 Hathorn St · 0.24 mi SE · Other
    May 27$27,500
28. Front porch replacement

    9 Broadway Pl · 0.24 mi SE · Alteration or repair
    May 18$13,500
29. Replace gas boiler × 2 permits

    8 Franklin St · 0.21 mi SE · Plumbing
    May 11not listed
30. Knob and tube replacement

    33 Everett Ave · 0.23 mi SW · Electrical
    May 5$5,540
31. 2 New Kitchen (units 1 & 2) Replace kitchen Cabinets and add granite counters

    29 Everett Ave · 0.22 mi SW · Alteration or repair
    May 5$20,000

• 160 Broadway newest permit Jun 10, 2026
• 165 Broadway newest permit Jan 30, 2026
• 156 Broadway newest permit Sep 14, 2026
• 154 Broadway newest permit Mar 26, 2025
• 168 Broadway newest permit Dec 16, 2025
• 171 Broadway newest permit Nov 13, 2024
• 137 Broadway newest permit Mar 3, 2025
• 130 Broadway newest permit Jun 8, 2026
• 193 Broadway newest permit Mar 17, 2025
• 125 Broadway newest permit Feb 10, 2026

Somerville Inspectional Services Division updated its data Oct 6, 2026. We checked it Oct 6, 17:36 UTC. See the city's official records (SomerStat, City of Somerville, ODbL 1.0).

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