# Building permits at 183 College Ave, Somerville, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $649,322 alteration or repair at 62 Talbot Ave, permitted Jul 20.

Five permits on record here. The newest, Jul 24, 2025: Move gas line for range. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 51 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 0.20 mi away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2025 | Plumbing | Move gas line for range | Not listed | [G25-000295](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G25-000295/) |
| Jul 23, 2025 | Electrical | Second floor Full kitchen and bathroom remodel B25-000910 | $4,700 | [E25-001064](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E25-001064/) |
| Jul 22, 2025 | Plumbing | Add bathroom and kitchen remodel | Not listed | [P25-000399](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P25-000399/) |
| Jul 8, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Reduce the existing area and build a new full bathroom next to it base on plan submitted. Fix and repair after electrical and plumbing works done. Final touch up and paint. | $31,800 | [B25-000910](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B25-000910/) |
| Jun 25, 2025 | Electrical | Wiring for new bedroom | $2,000 | [E25-000915](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E25-000915/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

51 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2026 | [53 Bromfield Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/53-bromfield-rd/) | 240 ft SE | Electrical | Run new dedicated circuit and install new EV charger | $1,500 | [E26-001206](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001206/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 26 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | [52 Powder House Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/52-powder-house-blvd/) | 1,000 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Installation of (1) Double Hung Window Insert, (1) Casement Window, (2) Fixed Rectangle Window Inserts in existing openings. No structural changes | $13,302 | [B26-001551](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001551/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [11 Bromfield Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/11-bromfield-rd/) | 610 ft SE | Alteration or repair | install 5 windows and 2 entry doors for replacement. no structural changes. | $21,649 | [B26-001544](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001544/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [22 Warner St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/22-warner-st/) | 640 ft SE | Plumbing | Install 40 gal gas water heater | Not listed | [P26-000533](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000533/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [22 Warner St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/22-warner-st/) | 640 ft SE | Plumbing | 40 gal gas water heater replacement | Not listed | [G26-000417](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000417/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [20 Lower Campus Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/20-lower-campus-rd/) | 720 ft W | Fence, wall or deck | ELLIS OVAL TUFTS UNIVERSITY: Provide rental of one pre-fabricated ADA Ramp and landing to accommodate handicap seating at bleacher section. Seating area is 5 ft deep x 15 ft wide. Ramp is 4 ft wide with appropriate slope and railings. Erect 19 September 2026 and remove after November 23, 2026. | $10,672 | [B26-001290](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001290/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [1 Walker St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/1-walker-st/) | 940 ft S | Demolition | Demolish existing outdoor covered garage PERMIT TO REBUILD B26-000383 DEMO ON OR AFTER SEPTEMBER 9, 2026 | $10,000 | [D26-000018](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/D26-000018/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [105 Pearson Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/105-pearson-rd/) | 410 ft NE | Electrical | Install four new dedicated 20A circuits for the second floor unit | $6,800 | [E26-001240](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001240/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [52 Powder House Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/52-powder-house-blvd/) | 1,000 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Installation of (22) Double Hung Window Inserts in existing openings. Like-for-like with no structural changes. | $53,366 | [B26-001328](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001328/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [26 Warner St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/26-warner-st/) | 640 ft SE | Plumbing | redo kitchens for unit 1 & 2 floors and redo bathrooms 1st, 2nd, 3rd floors. | Not listed | [P26-000499](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000499/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [25 Warner St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/25-warner-st/) | 770 ft SE | Electrical | Moving 200 amp service to the opposite side of the property (this will be a new service) | $6,000 | [E26-001185](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001185/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [105 Pearson Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/105-pearson-rd/) | 410 ft NE | Electrical | Add outlet on deck front and back | $600 | [E26-001217](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001217/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [161 College Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/161-college-ave/) | 360 ft S | Alteration or repair | Insulation + Air Sealing | $1,000 | [B26-001292](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001292/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [92 Pearson Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/92-pearson-rd/) | 280 ft E | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization and air sealing with the Mass Save Program. No structural changes. | $17,929 | [B26-001252](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001252/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [26 Warner St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/26-warner-st/) | 640 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Kitchens and bathrooms renovation, adding half bath to 1st floor, adding closet to each unit, enclose walls, replace windows | $115,000 | [B26-001153](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001153/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [15 Warner St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/15-warner-st/) | 800 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Install new replacement windows with proper flashing, sealants and insulation where needed.Quantity-(14) | $10,595 | [B26-000795](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000795/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [26 Warner St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/26-warner-st/) | 640 ft SE | Electrical | Make Safe - currently power has been disconnected rom utility (need inspection to clear. Rewire unit 1 & Rewire unit 2 (consisting of two floors). 120-volt smoke detectors will be installed in each unit. Service will remain untouched; existing panels will be removed and moved to each unit's designat | $45,000 | [E26-000451](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000451/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [20 Lower Campus Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/20-lower-campus-rd/) | 720 ft W | Electrical | Installation of (1) 8' x 8' x 6" precast concrete pad. This pad will be used to stage (1) 225kVA transformer and (1) electrical distribution cabinet for an EV project. The electrical feed to the transformer is coming from existing building infrastructure. | $5,000 | [B26-001019](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001019/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [105 Pearson Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/105-pearson-rd/) | 410 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Renovation of front and rear level one porches. Second floor porches not in scope | $28,500 | [B26-000998](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000998/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [155 College Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/155-college-ave/) | 500 ft S | Plumbing | replace gas stove | Not listed | [G26-000333](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000333/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [1 Walker St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/1-walker-st/) | 940 ft S | Electrical | 400A Electrical Service upgrade in a Two Family House. Addition of public meter. | $6,500 | [E26-000976](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000976/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [1 Walker St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/1-walker-st/) | 940 ft S | Electrical | Electrical work in the detached garage B26-000383 | $3,500 | [E26-000539](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000539/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [16 Powder House Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/16-powder-house-blvd/) | 790 ft S | Roofing | Remove and dispose of the existing garage roofing system down to the concrete deck. Install new tapered polyiso insulation and a fully adhered 60 mil white TPO roofing membrane, including all required flashing, edge metal, and waterproofing details. Install new 5" seamless aluminum gutter system and | $10,376 | [B26-000946](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000946/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [20 Lower Campus Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/20-lower-campus-rd/) | 720 ft W | Electrical | Install EV charging stations with precast concrete pads and bollards WORK @ 18 LOWER CAMPUS RD- COHEN LOT | $98,000 | [E26-000951](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000951/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [120 Pearson Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/120-pearson-rd/) | 410 ft NE | Plumbing | boiler with indirect installation | Not listed | [P26-000314](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000314/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [120 Pearson Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/120-pearson-rd/) | 410 ft NE | Plumbing | Gas boiler installation | Not listed | [G26-000259](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000259/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [1 Walker St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/1-walker-st/) | 940 ft S | Plumbing | bath bar sink | Not listed | [P26-000278](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000278/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 24 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [905 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/905-broadway/) | 0.21 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Remove one (1) existing layer of siding; install new Tyvek house wrap, 3/8" insulation board and new vinyl siding; install aluminum wrap on all windows, doors, fascias and soffits; remove all existing gutters and install new gutters including all labor and materials; remove existing deck railings an | $78,799 | [B26-000979](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000979/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [915 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/915-broadway/) | 0.22 mi SW | Plumbing | Tub to shower conversion in 1st floor bathroom | Not listed | [P26-000571](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000571/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [905 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/905-broadway/) | 0.21 mi SW | Electrical | Temporarily remove 1 EV charger, 2 flood lights, 1 sconce light, and 1 exterior receptacle for siding replacement. Reinstall existing electrical equipment after siding work is completed. Service removal/disconnect is not included and will not be required. | $1,100 | [E26-001422](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001422/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [62 Talbot Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/62-talbot-ave/) | 0.21 mi NW | Electrical | Provide low voltage interlock wiring for HVAC upgrades. All work will be done above ground. 1 – New Fume Hood (Mount and wire factory provided sensors, and interface the factory furnished and installed BACnet card with the BMS, all associated control components furnished by the equipment manufactu | $5,000 | [E26-001300](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001300/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [852 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/852-broadway/) | 0.20 mi S | Plumbing | Install 11 commercial wash machines to existing laundromat | Not listed | [P26-000494](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000494/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [852 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/852-broadway/) | 0.20 mi S | Plumbing | Hook up 11 gas dryers for commercial laundromat | Not listed | [G26-000385](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000385/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [62 Talbot Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/62-talbot-ave/) | 0.21 mi NW | Mechanical (HVAC) | Renovation of the Joshi Lab at Tufts University. Demo existing ductwork & reinstall as shown on HVAC Drawings. No equipment outside | $50,000 | [SM26-000126](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000126/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [872 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/872-broadway/) | 0.20 mi S | New building | Buildout of Physical Therapy Office | $20,000 | [B26-000836](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000836/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [62 Talbot Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/62-talbot-ave/) | 0.21 mi NW | Electrical | Install 45 total cables, 20 locations. | $15,014 | [E26-001248](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001248/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [898 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/898-broadway/) | 0.22 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation of existing attic: remove drywall, install new insulation, install new drywall, replace five windows, install new PFJ trim, and build a 151" window‑seat bench with four cubbies. | $33,250 | [B26-000756](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000756/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [7 Bay State Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/7-bay-state-ave/) | 0.24 mi SE | Electrical | partial rewire of living room, foyer, dining room, 2 bedrooms on first floor, stairway and second floor bedroom | $15,000 | [E26-001193](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001193/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [26 Leonard St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/26-leonard-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Electrical | Install EV charger | $1,500 | [E26-001136](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001136/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [62 Talbot Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/62-talbot-ave/) | 0.21 mi NW | Electrical | Electrical remodel | $25,000 | [E26-001113](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001113/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [44 Walker St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/44-walker-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Interior repairs due to water damage. Open walls, insulation, light electrical. | $9,908 | [B26-000974](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000974/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [62 Talbot Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/62-talbot-ave/) | 0.21 mi NW | Plumbing | addition of two sinks, two eyewash, dishwaher connection | Not listed | [P26-000411](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000411/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [62 Talbot Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/62-talbot-ave/) | 0.21 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Renovation of existing Lab Space for research group. Scope consists of demolition of existing flooring/finishes and partial removal of existing wall to accommodate new secondary lab room. MEP demolition includes removal of existing Plumbing (where shown), HVAC equipment and piping (as shown), as wel | $649,322 | [B26-000798](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000798/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [45 Mason St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/45-mason-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Alteration or repair | Weatherization, Air Sealing, and Insulation | $17,977 | [B26-000987](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000987/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [898 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/898-broadway/) | 0.22 mi SW | Electrical | Demo make safe exposed wiring in attic, install new outlets and LED for general lighting | $2,900 | [E26-000983](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000983/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [62 Talbot Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/62-talbot-ave/) | 0.21 mi NW | Electrical | Demolition/make-safe, temporary lighting and power, branch power, lighting, lighting controls/switching, Wiremold/raceway, overhead service panels, equipment connections, fire alarm device work, low-voltage sleeves/pathways, cable tray, and structured cabling. | $95,000 | [E26-000886](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000886/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [929 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/929-broadway/) | 0.23 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Replace one railing on porch | $2,130 | [B26-000780](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000780/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [62 Talbot Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/62-talbot-ave/) | 0.21 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Alteration of Classroom Space - Update floors, ceiling tiles and seating | $259,270 | [B26-000704](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000704/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [15 Leonard St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/15-leonard-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Electrical | upgrade existing 200A 2-gang meter socket with disconnects to 400A 2-gang meter socket with disconnects. Also installing car charger. | $16,659 | [E26-000667](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000667/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [45 Mason St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/45-mason-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Electrical | Knob and Tube Remediation (Partial House) | $24,802 | [E26-000767](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000767/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [937 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/937-broadway/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Replace (8) existing storm windows with new Pella 250 double-hung windows (42" x 54") black. Reframe existing window openings as required and replace exterior siding as needed on second floor enclosed front porch. | $10,000 | [B26-000332](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000332/) |

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

- [185 College Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/185-college-ave/): newest permit Jun 23, 2025
- [173 College Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/173-college-ave/): newest permit Dec 2, 2025
- [161 College Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/161-college-ave/): newest permit Aug 20, 2026
- [205 College Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/205-college-ave/): newest permit Nov 1, 2024
- [155 College Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/155-college-ave/): newest permit Jul 21, 2026
- [150 College Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/150-college-ave/): newest permit Apr 21, 2026
- [118 College Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/118-college-ave/): newest permit Sep 18, 2025
- [115 College Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/115-college-ave/): newest permit Jan 12, 2026
- [110 College Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/110-college-ave/): newest permit Dec 22, 2025
- [95 College Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/95-college-ave/): newest permit Dec 13, 2024

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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 2026-10-13 18:14 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 5 permits at this address and 51 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/183-college-ave/