# Building permits at 174 North St, Somerville, MA

16 permits issued within a quarter mile in the last 30 days, at least twice the monthly pace before that.

Four permits on record here. The newest, May 26: Replace circuit to garage. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 50 more permits (49 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 900 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2026 | Electrical | Replace circuit to garage. Trench and run new pipe and wiring form basement to garage to restore power. | $1,500 | [E26-000719](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000719/) |
| Jul 6, 2022 | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 1 window, same size, like w/like, no structural changes | $3,353 | [B22-001095](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B22-001095/) |
| Aug 10, 2017 | Electrical | upgrade service to 200 amps, install 2 plugs on dedicated circuits, replace 13 recepticals. | $5,000 | [E17-001599](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E17-001599/) |
| Dec 19, 2016 | Plumbing | replacement gas dryer | Not listed | [G16-000804](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G16-000804/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 1 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 9, 2026 | [27 Woods Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/27-woods-ave/) | 240 ft NW | Electrical | Direct wiring to replacement FURNACE AND CONDENSER | $1,500 | [E26-000801](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000801/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 38 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [325 Alewife Brook Pkwy](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/325-alewife-brook-pkwy/) | 740 ft W | Plumbing | Lot 2 A&B install waste vent and water pipe for (2) Kitchens & (4)Full Bath & (2) Half | Not listed | [P26-000581](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000581/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [325 Alewife Brook Pkwy](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/325-alewife-brook-pkwy/) | 740 ft W | Electrical | 59 high st. /325 alewife.Complete electrical installation for new two-family dwelling, including feeders to two 200-amp dwelling-unit panels, branch-circuit wiring, lighting, receptacles, appliances, HVAC equipment, smoke/CO alarms, data/TV wiring, and EV-charger junction-box feeds, per approved pla | $40,000 | [E26-001428](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001428/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [325 Alewife Brook Pkwy](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/325-alewife-brook-pkwy/) | 740 ft W | Electrical | Lot 5: Complete electrical installation for new two-family dwelling, including feeders to two 200-amp dwelling-unit panels, branch-circuit wiring, lighting, receptacles, appliances, HVAC equipment, smoke/CO alarms, data/TV wiring, and EV-charger junction-box feeds, per approved plans and Massachuset | $40,000 | [E26-001308](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001308/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [21 High St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/21-high-st/) | 660 ft SW | Electrical | Install mini split AC | $2,000 | [E26-001415](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001415/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [21 High St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/21-high-st/) | 660 ft SW | Alteration or repair | (HOMEOWNER PERMIT) Installation of mini split AC/heating system | $5,000 | [B26-001515](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001515/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [71 Woods Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/71-woods-ave/) | 680 ft NW | Plumbing | Leak check for gas conpany (Eversource) | Not listed | [G26-000444](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000444/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [325 Alewife Brook Pkwy](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/325-alewife-brook-pkwy/) | 740 ft W | Electrical | installation of new low voltage fire alarm system for lot 4 | $7,000 | [E26-001435](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001435/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [325 Alewife Brook Pkwy](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/325-alewife-brook-pkwy/) | 740 ft W | Electrical | installation of new low voltage fire alarm system | $6,000 | [E26-001268](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001268/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [0 Alewife Brook Pkwy](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/0-alewife-brook-pkwy/) | 910 ft NW | Electrical | We are replacing all sport lighting at Dilboy Stadium WORK @ DILBOY STADIUM 110 ALEWIFE BROOK PKWY | $85,480 | [E26-001442](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001442/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [99 West Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/99-west-adams-st/) | 670 ft S | Electrical | Power shut off for remolding need to put back 200amp service for two families each one has 100amp | $4,000 | [E26-001398](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001398/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [21 College Hill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/21-college-hill-rd/) | 900 ft S | New building | Foundation Only for backyard cottage PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT B26-000458 | $25,800 | [B26-000526](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000526/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [37 Gordon St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/37-gordon-st/) | 540 ft NW | Plumbing | Replace Main Sewer Line | Not listed | [P26-000554](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000554/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [59 High St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/59-high-st/) | 720 ft W | Plumbing | install waste vent and water pipe for (2) Units 2-1/2 Bath | Not listed | [P26-000560](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000560/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [55 High St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/55-high-st/) | 670 ft SW | Plumbing | install waste vent and water pipe for (2) Units 2-1/2 Bath | Not listed | [P26-000559](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000559/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [33 Fairfax St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/33-fairfax-st/) | 330 ft W | Plumbing | Gas combi boiler replacement | Not listed | [P26-000516](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000516/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [33 Fairfax St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/33-fairfax-st/) | 330 ft W | Plumbing | Gas combi boiler replacement | Not listed | [G26-000404](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000404/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [21 College Hill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/21-college-hill-rd/) | 900 ft S | Plumbing | Renew 3 bath half bath laundry | Not listed | [P26-000465](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000465/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [21 College Hill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/21-college-hill-rd/) | 900 ft S | Plumbing | Replace furnace | Not listed | [G26-000370](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000370/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [91 Woods Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/91-woods-ave/) | 890 ft NW | Alteration or repair | install 5 replacement windows. no structural changes. | $5,914 | [B26-001368](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001368/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [40 Gordon St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/40-gordon-st/) | 460 ft NW | Electrical | Wire one dedicated circuit for in porch gfci in the first and second floor | $1,800 | [E26-000899](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000899/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [21 College Hill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/21-college-hill-rd/) | 900 ft S | Electrical | Rewire 5 bathrooms, add few lights and receptacles throughout the house | $18,000 | [E26-001187](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001187/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [21 High St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/21-high-st/) | 660 ft SW | Plumbing | add bathroom on 3rd fl | Not listed | [P26-000460](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000460/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [111 Hillsdale Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/111-hillsdale-rd/) | 930 ft SE | Plumbing | Pressure test | Not listed | [G26-000363](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000363/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [97 Woods Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/97-woods-ave/) | 940 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Install 5 Harvey vinyl windows | $8,750 | [B26-001167](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001167/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [99 West Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/99-west-adams-st/) | 670 ft S | Mechanical (HVAC) | Install two hydro air, new duct work, two condenser. | $29,500 | [SM26-000111](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000111/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [62 Woods Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/62-woods-ave/) | 590 ft NW | Alteration or repair |  Remove and dispose of three (3) existing windows.  Install three (3) new replacement insert double-hung windows.  Existing window frames and rough openings shall remain unchanged. | $3,000 | [B26-001106](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001106/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [93 West Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/93-west-adams-st/) | 650 ft S | Alteration or repair | Remove/replace 4 existing windows. No structural work being done. | $7,393 | [B26-001033](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001033/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [23 College Hill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/23-college-hill-rd/) | 870 ft S | Electrical | Emergency service fix | $100 | [E26-001076](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001076/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [40 Gordon St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/40-gordon-st/) | 460 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Demo front porch and rebuild it as per drawings. | $15,000 | [B26-000666](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000666/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [23 College Hill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/23-college-hill-rd/) | 870 ft S | Plumbing | supply and install gas piping for remodel | Not listed | [G26-000165](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000165/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [93 West Quincy St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/93-west-quincy-st/) | 420 ft S | Electrical | add outlet and light at porch B26-000646 | $625 | [E26-000844](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000844/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [21 High St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/21-high-st/) | 660 ft SW | Electrical | Upgrade 200 amp service (no public meter), remodel 3 floor attic and bathroom | $10,000 | [E26-000774](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000774/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [21 High St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/21-high-st/) | 660 ft SW | Alteration or repair | adding a dormer, a bathroom, bedroom and sitting are w/ wet bar by owner | $35,000 | [B26-000663](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000663/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [46-48 High St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/46--48-high-st/) | 770 ft SW | Plumbing | re-test | Not listed | [G26-000258](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000258/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [21 College Hill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/21-college-hill-rd/) | 900 ft S | Electrical | Install a grounding electrode wire encase concrete | $750 | [E26-000727](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000727/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [93 West Quincy St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/93-west-quincy-st/) | 420 ft S | Alteration or repair | Back Second Floor Porch & add Roof- Existing Footprint Replacement @ 95 W Quincy St | $16,200 | [B26-000646](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000646/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [111 West Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/111-west-adams-st/) | 760 ft S | Plumbing | Cross connection device for basement boiler | Not listed | [P26-000066](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000066/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [107 West Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/107-west-adams-st/) | 730 ft S | Roofing | strip the old roof, install 30 years new roof, | $15,800 | [B26-000599](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000599/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 11 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | [100 Conwell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/100-conwell-ave/) | 0.23 mi S | Alteration or repair | replace 3 back porches to exact same size | $36,000 | [B26-001219](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001219/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [59 Conwell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/59-conwell-ave/) | 0.25 mi S | Alteration or repair | Install 30 Replacement Windows | $15,200 | [B26-001407](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001407/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [90 Conwell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/90-conwell-ave/) | 0.24 mi S | Alteration or repair | Remodel two bathrooms (layout stays the same.) Demo back three decks. Top deck is enclosed. demo bathrooms and demo the back deck not to be re built. We are not re building the decks. Demo existing rear deck stack, install new rear stairs and egress platform, remove bathtubs on 2nd and 3rd floors, r | $100,000 | [B26-001055](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001055/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [47 Curtis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/47-curtis-ave/) | 0.24 mi S | Mechanical (HVAC) | 1st & 2nd floor adding AC coil and condenser, 3rd floor adding complete heating and cooling system with ductwork and registers | $39,340 | [SM26-000041](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000041/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [90 Conwell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/90-conwell-ave/) | 0.24 mi S | Plumbing | To remodel bathroom & kitchen sink only in second floor and third floor. | Not listed | [P26-000520](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000520/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [90 Conwell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/90-conwell-ave/) | 0.24 mi S | Electrical | 2 Bathrooms renovation: Install two new 20-amp branch circuits for each bathroom, and install/replace receptacles, lighting fixtures, exhaust fans, vanity lights, and electric floor heating systems. | $5,000 | [E26-001252](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001252/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [83 Conwell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/83-conwell-ave/) | 0.22 mi S | Alteration or repair | Install 5 Harvey classic replacement window,energy star,inserts only,no structural work | $4,955 | [B26-001222](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001222/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [65 Conwell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/65-conwell-ave/) | 0.24 mi S | Alteration or repair | Unit 1 + Basement Unit Renovation: 1.) Laundry Room/Extended Living Area, 2.) Frame Door En Suite into Bathroom, 3.) Frame New Hallway Closet Construct laundry closets unit 2 + 3 Unit 2 & 3 Bedroom/Laundry Room Modification: Remove existing bedroom door, Frame new bedroom door entering room, Frame n | $32,380 | [B26-000952](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000952/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [277 Alewife Brook Pkwy](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/277-alewife-brook-pkwy/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Replace the front staircase | $26,867 | [B26-001032](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001032/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [127 Hillsdale Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/127-hillsdale-rd/) | 0.20 mi S | Alteration or repair | Insulation - walls with blown in cellulose -unit 1 | $9,363 | [B26-000850](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000850/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [53 Curtis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/53-curtis-ave/) | 0.23 mi S | Alteration or repair | Insulate basement sills. | $1,000 | [B26-000735](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000735/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

We don't list zoning cases for Somerville yet. Look them up on the city's Zoning Board of Appeals page: https://www.somervillema.gov/departments/zoning-board-appeals

## More on this street

Other addresses on North St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [160 North St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/160-north-st/): newest permit Oct 15, 2024
- [192 North St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/192-north-st/): newest permit Mar 25, 2025
- [152 North St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/152-north-st/): newest permit Jun 4, 2025
- [198 North St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/198-north-st/): newest permit Jun 23, 2025
- [145 North St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/145-north-st/): newest permit Feb 28, 2025
- [118 North St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/118-north-st/): newest permit Jul 17, 2025
- [104 North St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/104-north-st/): newest permit Oct 21, 2025
- [94 North St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/94-north-st/): newest permit Sep 17, 2025
- [78 North St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/78-north-st/): newest permit Oct 29, 2025
- [68 North St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/68-north-st/): newest permit May 13, 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 2026-10-10 08:49 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 50 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/174-north-st/