# Building permits at 174 Somerville Ave, Somerville, MA

60 Medford St: demolition permitted Aug 13, a new building Sep 17.

21 permits on record here. The newest, Sep 24: Reno of Bathrooms and Starbucks area in Target. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 31 more permits (30 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 620 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | Plumbing | reno of Bathrooms and Starbucks area in Target | Not listed | [P26-000558](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000558/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Plumbing | reno of Bathrooms and Starbucks area in Target | Not listed | [G26-000432](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000432/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Target - Demolition scope for existing store remodel. Interior gut demolition store remodel and merge into additional space 180 and 174 Sommerville Avenue Target.. | $717,000 | [B26-000819](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000819/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | Electrical | Add 6x circuits and 15x Receptacles in the electronic area gandolas. Work @ 180 somerville | $7,300 | [E26-000960](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000960/) |
| Jul 3, 2026 | Electrical | Electrical demo of vacant retail space. Install temp lighting and power for construction. Work @ target 174-180 somerville ave | $15,000 | [E26-000938](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000938/) |
| Aug 19, 2025 | Sign | Replace faces and retrofit LED's of existing TARGET channel letter sign @ 180 Somerville Ave | Not listed | [B25-001152](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B25-001152/) |
| Aug 14, 2025 | Electrical | Sign retrofit Work @180 Somerville Ave B25-001152 | $3,470 | [E25-001105](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E25-001105/) |
| Aug 30, 2023 | Electrical | Disconnect/reconnect existing rooftop hvac units (Target Store) @ 180 Somerville Ave | $17,000 | [E23-001353](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E23-001353/) |
| Jul 24, 2023 | Plumbing | disconnect & reconnect gas to 18 replaced RTU's and 1 new RTU at TARGET | Not listed | [G23-000341](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G23-000341/) |
| Mar 9, 2022 | Roofing | Roof Replacement, Target | $144,038 | [B22-000331](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B22-000331/) |
| Feb 26, 2021 | Electrical | Tent wiring for COVID-19 Vaccine location @ 176 Somerville Ave. | $1,500 | [E21-000220](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E21-000220/) |
| May 22, 2017 | Fire systems | Replace old fire alarm systems totaly | $98,000 | [B17-000303](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B17-000303/) |
| Mar 6, 2017 | Electrical | Fire Alarm installation | $98,000 | [E17-000290](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E17-000290/) |
| Jul 18, 2016 | Electrical | Install 4 outlets in pharmacy area - 180 SOMERVILLE AVE | $1,200 | [E16-001158](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E16-001158/) |
| Nov 6, 2015 | Electrical | Installed goose neck 24 volt sign lights installed 1/2" e.m.t threw roof,120 volt disconect switch to 24 volt tranfomer for goose neck lights - 176 SOMERVILLE AVE | $500 | [E15-001360](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E15-001360/) |
| Oct 21, 2015 | Other | lay-over lower loading dock roof with a base layer of 1" iso fully adhere tpo membrane. | $13,650 | [B15-001763](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B15-001763/) |
| Sep 28, 2015 | Other | repaving parking lot | $150,000 | [B15-001620](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B15-001620/) |
| Sep 15, 2015 | Electrical | Installing a plug for new TV equipment - 180 SOMERVILLE AVE | $500 | [E15-001287](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E15-001287/) |
| Jul 7, 2015 | Sign | Installation of (1) 6' - 1" deep non-illuminated pan panel sign | $2,500 | [B15-000549](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B15-000549/) |
| Jan 29, 2015 | Alteration or repair | At front overhang canopy, 8' x 58' = 464 square feet, remove and legally dispose built up roof and fiberboard insulation down to metal deck. Install 2" polyisocyanurate insulation and secure with Sarnafil XP screws and rhinobond plates. Install 45 mil Sarnafil mechanically attached roof membrane fla | $9,743 | [B15-000023](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B15-000023/) |
| Jul 22, 2014 | Electrical | Run 230 connector to air handler & install light switch breaker - 180 somerville ave target | $800 | [E14-000602](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E14-000602/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 19 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 | [36 Mansfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/36-mansfield-st/) | 890 ft N | Plumbing | Replaced boiler only with no water connection, but was told to pull water connection | Not listed | [P26-000547](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000547/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [36 Mansfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/36-mansfield-st/) | 890 ft N | Plumbing | Strictly boiler only replacement no touching of water only Gas | Not listed | [G26-000424](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000424/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [60 Medford St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/60-medford-st/) | 620 ft SE | New building | New foundation for 6 family 60-62 Medford ST PERMIT TO CONSTRUCTT B25-001854 | $100,000 | [B25-001908](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B25-001908/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [230 Somerville Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/230-somerville-ave/) | 720 ft NW | Electrical | Wiring for the commercial kitchen hood ventilation motors including power outlets, lighting & control | $9,380 | [E26-001301](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001301/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [64 Medford St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/64-medford-st/) | 580 ft SE | Demolition | Permit transfered to new contractor 8/12/26. Demolish existing structure 1 family mix use. Associated Permit # B24-000914 DEMO ON OR AFTER 8/20/26. | $41,285 | [D24-000069](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/D24-000069/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [60 Medford St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/60-medford-st/) | 620 ft SE | Demolition | Permit transfered to new contractor 8/12/26. Demolish existing structure, brick warehouse. Associated Permit # B24-000914 DEMO ON AFTER 8/20/26. | $41,285 | [D24-000068](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/D24-000068/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [10 Poplar St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/10-poplar-st/) | 790 ft NE | Mechanical (HVAC) | Install new supply/exhaust fans, ERV, Louvers, fire dampers, RGDs and associated ductwork for a complete system. | $209,600 | [SM26-000139](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000139/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [18 Linden St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/18-linden-st/) | 740 ft NW | Roofing | Strip existing roofing (15 sq) layer with proper tools, remove existing flashing, underlayment, boot pipes and remove debris down using tarp along the house to protect house perimeter and client belongs. Reroof with new underlayment and new asphalt shingles following State Building Code and Manufact | $7,960 | [B26-000745](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000745/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [11 Linden St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/11-linden-st/) | 860 ft NW | Roofing | Reroof: Tear off existing underlayment, ice and water, shingle, drip edge, flashing, and trim. Install new underlayment, ice and water, shingle, drip edge, flashing, and trim. No structural changes. | $28,536 | [B26-000977](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000977/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [18 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/18-south-st/) | 950 ft SE | Electrical | Emergency Response to small fire of electrical wires. Disconnected and made safe until further actions. | $800 | [E26-000917](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000917/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [15 Ward St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/15-ward-st/) | 700 ft SE | Plumbing | Direct replace 2 gas furnaces at 11 Ward St | Not listed | [G26-000308](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000308/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [18 Linden St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/18-linden-st/) | 740 ft NW | Electrical | Rooftop solar 19 panels 7.79 kwdc 13.5kw energy storage system to be installed on exterior wall | $98,637 | [E26-000828](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000828/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [18 Linden St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/18-linden-st/) | 740 ft NW | Solar | Rooftop solar 19 panels 7.79 kwdc 13.5kw energy storage system to be installed on exterior wall no structural | $38,950 | [B26-000863](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000863/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [17 Linden St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/17-linden-st/) | 800 ft NW | Plumbing | gas meter test | Not listed | [G26-000273](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000273/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [3 Linden St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/3-linden-st/) | 910 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Adding 5 of 4in lally column with 2x2x1 concrete footing for additional structural support | $3,000 | [B26-000582](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000582/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [18 Linden St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/18-linden-st/) | 740 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. | $12,000 | [B26-000720](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000720/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [21 Linden St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/21-linden-st/) | 760 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Vinyl Siding, Install 3.5 inch trim around exterior around Garage Door, install white standard block to mount lights, outlets and dryer vents around home, Install 3.5 inch trim around exterior around window, Installing 3.5" James Hardie trim on exterior of door. | $105,287 | [B26-000442](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000442/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [14 Linden St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/14-linden-st/) | 770 ft NW | Roofing | Asphalt shingles replacement on the entire house with Owens Corning System Warranty. | $23,899 | [B26-000528](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000528/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [107 Linwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/107-linwood-st/) | 990 ft NE | Roofing | Remove and replace roofing on a commercial building | $2,089,500 | [B26-000567](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000567/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 12 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [32 Linwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/32-linwood-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Electrical | Lot renovation with pole lights and new entrance gate | $18,000 | [E26-001478](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001478/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [20 Prospect St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/20-prospect-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Plumbing | Installing 3 new breakrooms @ 50 Prospect St | Not listed | [P26-000474](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000474/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [10 Bedford St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/10-bedford-st/) | 0.19 mi SE | Electrical | Foundation grounding | $800 | [E26-001055](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001055/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [9 Allen St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/9-allen-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Electrical | Temp Electrical Service Construction Site @ Corner of Allen St and Charlestown St | $500 | [E26-001005](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001005/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [9 Medford St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/9-medford-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Electrical | Fire Alarm Cell Dialer Installation | $800 | [E26-000923](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000923/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [35 Medford St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/35-medford-st/) | 0.19 mi SE | Electrical | Maintenance | $5,000 | [E26-000805](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000805/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [220 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/220-washington-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Electrical | 120 volt wiring for gate control | $10,000 | [E26-000708](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000708/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [101 Linwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/101-linwood-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Plumbing | replace two 100 Gallon gas fired water heaters | Not listed | [P26-000297](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000297/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [101 Linwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/101-linwood-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Plumbing | replace two 100 Gallon gas fired water heaters | Not listed | [G26-000244](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000244/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [16 Medford St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/16-medford-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Build out restaurant in existing space | $788,700 | [B26-000223](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000223/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [20 Medford St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/20-medford-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace exterior cladding and ceiling materials from balconies due to air sealant compliance | $5,000 | [B26-000514](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000514/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [205 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/205-washington-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Electrical | they needed a permit pulled as they’re taking off window frames Siding permit | $150 | [E26-000545](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000545/) |

## 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 Somerville Ave with permits, nearest house number first:

- [193 Somerville Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/193-somerville-ave/): newest permit Feb 12, 2025
- [196 Somerville Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/196-somerville-ave/): newest permit Jan 6, 2025
- [203 Somerville Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/203-somerville-ave/): newest permit Nov 19, 2024
- [227 Somerville Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/227-somerville-ave/): newest permit Dec 2, 2025
- [230 Somerville Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/230-somerville-ave/): newest permit Sep 2, 2026
- [244 Somerville Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/244-somerville-ave/): newest permit Jan 13, 2026
- [286 Somerville Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/286-somerville-ave/): newest permit Sep 15, 2026
- [300 Somerville Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/300-somerville-ave/): newest permit May 6, 2026
- [307 Somerville Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/307-somerville-ave/): newest permit Nov 17, 2025
- [318 Somerville Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/318-somerville-ave/): newest permit Mar 10, 2025

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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 2026-10-09 00:23 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 21 permits at this address and 31 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/174-somerville-ave/