185 Highland Ave

Somerville, MA 02143

At this address

3 permits on record. Newest issued Nov 6, 2025: Electrical Service Upgrade

Within ¼ mile

164 more permits (163 projects) issued since May 1. 6 are for new buildings, the nearest 740 ft away.

Biggest nearby

A $1.1M new building at 70 Vernon St, permitted Aug 11, within ¼ mile since May 1.

1. Electrical Service Upgrade

   Electrical
   Nov 6, 2025$10,000
2. Strip & Re-Roof

   Roofing
   Nov 4, 2025$32,104
3. Insulate 1st and 2nd floor exterior walls with cellulose insulation

   Alteration or repair
   Jul 14, 2015$7,038

1. Remove old roof and install new roof with proper ice and water shield

   80 Benton Rd · 150 ft NE · Roofing
   Aug 5$15,000
2. Install a 3-ton GE Connect all electric with ERV including all necessary duct work

   58 Benton Rd · 190 ft S · Mechanical (HVAC)
   Jul 16$25,000
3. Remodel 2nd floor kitchen, add bathroom to 2nd floor

   42 Hudson St · 200 ft NE · Plumbing
   Jul 7not listed
4. Install gas range in 2nd floor kitchen

   42 Hudson St · 200 ft NE · Plumbing
   Jul 7not listed
5. Wire kitchen and Bath

   42 Hudson St · 200 ft NE · Electrical
   Jul 2$12,000
6. Renovate existing kitchen and add new bathroom over existing 1 story section in the back left of the home

   42 Hudson St · 200 ft NE · Addition
   May 27$202,013

1. We are rebuilding upper and lower deck/landing and stairs to comply with building codes

   18 Gibbens St · 540 ft S · Alteration or repair
   Oct 2$61,552
2. Remove sliding door in the front room and installing a 32x80 door

   37 Benton Rd · 510 ft S · Alteration or repair
   Oct 2$21,900
3. Replace 100amp main breaker panelboard

   60 Albion St · 450 ft N · Electrical
   Oct 1$1,000
4. Kitchen & Bathroom facelift, add outlets throughout

   37 Benton Rd · 510 ft S · Electrical
   Sep 30$5,000
5. Renovate a1st floor bathroom

   7 Westwood Rd · 810 ft S · Plumbing
   Sep 29not listed
6. Bathroom Remodel

   7 Westwood Rd · 810 ft S · Electrical
   Sep 29$3,000
7. Removal and Reinstallation of existing solar equipment due to roof being replaced

   103 Belmont St · 530 ft W · Solar
   Sep 29$10,890
8. Single-family dwelling renovation consisting of the removal of the existing chimney and infill and patching…

   26 Tower St · 930 ft W · Alteration or repair
   Sep 29$91,125
9. Supply & install (2) two systems with associated duct work

   214 Highland Ave · 570 ft W · Mechanical (HVAC)
   Sep 28$50,225
10. 32 Replacement Windows, Whole house of Vinyl Siding

    34 Albion St · 440 ft NE · Alteration or repair
    Sep 28$126,299
11. Renovate 1st floor bathroom

    7 Westwood Rd · 810 ft S · Alteration or repair
    Sep 23$65,133
12. Swap out existing ATS switch for a new ATS switch

    186 Highland Ave · 460 ft SW · Electrical
    Sep 22$16,500
13. 400 amp service upgrade, basement lights, common area smokes/CO

    153 Lowell St · 710 ft W · Electrical
    Sep 20$10,000
14. Removal and Reinstallation of existing solar equipment due to roof being replaced

    103 Belmont St · 530 ft W · Electrical
    Sep 20$5,750
15. Whole House Plumbing Renovation

    105 Central St · 910 ft E · Plumbing
    Sep 17not listed
16. Chimney Reflashing on the left side chimney only

    8 Hudson St · 600 ft E · Alteration or repair
    Sep 17$4,500
17. LOT B: New central air conditioning and heating system installation

    17 Hudson St · 540 ft E · Mechanical (HVAC)
    Sep 14$15,000
18. 1 bath at the 3 Floor

    80 Hudson St · 520 ft NW · Plumbing
    Sep 9not listed
19. Disconnect, cap, and make safe the existing gas piping and gas-fired equipment as required for demolition

    214 Highland Ave · 570 ft W · Plumbing
    Sep 9not listed
20. Lot a: new sprinklers systems installation

    17 Hudson St · 540 ft E · Fire systems
    Sep 9$20,000
21. Shingle Roofing Replacement 15 sq // EPDM Membrane Replacement 02 sq // Carpentry - Frame reinforcement…

    73 Hudson St · 520 ft NW · Alteration or repair
    Sep 8$19,367
22. New sprinklers systems installation - ADU

    22 Spring Hill Terr · 740 ft SW · New building
    Sep 8$4,500
23. Rooftop solar installation 32 MODULES-ROOF MOUNTED - 13.760 kWDC

    22 Gibbens St · 500 ft S · Solar
    Sep 8$68,800
24. New sprinklers systems installation

    36 Tower St · 990 ft W · Fire systems
    Sep 8$18,000
25. New sprinklers systems installation main building

    24 Spring Hill Terr · 740 ft SW · Fire systems
    Sep 8$19,500
26. Change 100amps service to 400amps service

    106 Hudson St · 930 ft NW · Electrical
    Sep 3$10,000
27. Disconnect and make safe for removal all fixtures

    26 Tower St · 930 ft W · Electrical
    Sep 2$1,000
28. Install 24 replacement windows

    5 Woodbine St · 740 ft NE · Alteration or repair
    Sep 2$22,617
29. BX Wiring Replacement (Partial House)

    103 Belmont St · 530 ft W · Electrical
    Aug 31$2,315
30. 32 Modules-roof mounted - 13.760 kwdc

    22 Gibbens St · 500 ft S · Electrical
    Aug 28$61,431
31. New Bathroom wiring(3rd floor)

    80 Hudson St · 520 ft NW · Electrical
    Aug 27not listed
32. New air conditioning and heating system installation with 3 zones for the cottage only

    17 Hudson St · 540 ft E · Mechanical (HVAC)
    Aug 26$15,000
33. Residential weatherization/air sealing

    107 Belmont St · 510 ft W · Alteration or repair
    Aug 26$15,000
34. LOT A: Installation of new central heating and cooling system for the townhouse

    17 Hudson St · 540 ft E · Mechanical (HVAC)
    Aug 25$15,000
35. Replace panel, equipment and wiring damaged by water

    259 Lowell St · 970 ft N · Electrical
    Aug 20$6,000
36. At unit 2 Performed electrical upgrades in two bathrooms

    29 Albion St · 580 ft NE · Electrical
    Aug 20$1,600
37. Residential weatherization/air sealing

    29r Albion St · 650 ft NE · Alteration or repair
    Aug 17$8,000
38. Residential weatherization/air sealing

    8 Albion Terr · 970 ft NW · Alteration or repair
    Aug 14$5,573
39. Installation of a ducted heat pump in the attic for the third floor apartment

    107 Belmont St · 510 ft W · Mechanical (HVAC)
    Aug 13$20,500
40. Renovate/repair two (2) units' home as follow: Painting and repairs: Repair walls and ceilings

    80 Hudson St · 520 ft NW · Alteration or repair
    Aug 10$113,015
41. Unit 3 apartment patch and paint electricians holes

    107 Belmont St · 510 ft W · Alteration or repair
    Aug 10$5,000
42. Supply & install (1) one heat pump system with (2) two zones and associated duct work

    54 Albion St · 430 ft N · Mechanical (HVAC)
    Aug 7$39,390
43. Install 10.25 kW solar panels on roof

    60 Albion St · 450 ft N · Electrical
    Aug 5$40,000
44. Strip and reroof approximately 2,800 square feet

    103 Belmont St · 530 ft W · Roofing
    Aug 5$27,800
45. Install 10.25 kW solar panels on roof

    60 Albion St · 450 ft N · Solar
    Aug 5$51,250
46. Install new low voltage fire alarm in this multi unit property work in lot B

    17 Hudson St · 540 ft E · Electrical
    Aug 4$8,000
47. Underpin foundation, finish basement

    8 Spring Hill Terr · 410 ft W · Addition
    Aug 3$800,000
48. Replacing existing19 canless lights w/19 new lutron canless lights

    60 Central St · 850 ft S · Electrical
    Jul 31$2,850
49. Replacement gas furnace

    3 Westwood Rd · 870 ft S · Plumbing
    Jul 30not listed
50. Repair bathroom ceiling that got damaged by flood

    29 Albion St · 580 ft NE · Alteration or repair
    Jul 29$4,500
51. Install 5 Harvey classic replacement window,energy star,inserts only,no structural work

    62 Albion St · 470 ft N · Alteration or repair
    Jul 28$4,775
52. Remove & Replace Existing EPDM Roof and Parapet Wall

    157 Highland Ave · 550 ft SE · Alteration or repair
    Jul 28$18,838
53. Install new low voltage fire alarm

    36 Tower St · 990 ft W · Electrical
    Jul 21$8,500
54. Residential weatherization/air sealing

    99 Central St · 850 ft E · Alteration or repair
    Jul 21$7,932
55. Wiring replacement Heat Pump and gas water heater

    9 Westwood Rd · 790 ft S · Electrical
    Jul 20$1,350
56. Wiring replacement AC system

    29 Woodbine St · 890 ft N · Electrical
    Jul 16$1,035
57. Roof Replacement

    85 Hudson St · 670 ft NW · Roofing
    Jul 16$15,400
58. Violation Corrections WORK @ UNIT 1- SEE CODE CASE FILE #: 26-013355

    103 Central St · 890 ft E · Electrical
    Jul 15$500
59. Removal and installation of tub and shower valve

    103 Central St · 890 ft E · Plumbing
    Jul 13not listed
60. New dedicated circuits and receptacles for window ac unit to plug into

    100 Hudson St · 850 ft NW · Electrical
    Jul 13$7,000
61. (HOMEOWNER PERMIT)Tub replace, caulk, Faucet leak

    103 Central St · 890 ft E · Alteration or repair
    Jul 8$3,500
62. Bringing kitchen up to code

    79 Hudson St · 580 ft NW · Electrical
    Jul 6$3,500
63. Kitchen, laundry and bathroom for 3 floors

    214 Highland Ave · 570 ft W · Plumbing
    Jul 1not listed
64. Rewire 3rdfloor unit, front and back hallways and upgrade electrical service

    107 Belmont St · 510 ft W · Electrical
    Jun 29$10,000
65. Remove/replace 1 existing windows

    61 Central St · 920 ft SE · Alteration or repair
    Jun 26$1,533
66. Remove existing roofing materials and install new CertainTeed Landmark Pro architectural shingles

    63 Hudson St · 420 ft N · Roofing
    Jun 25$25,775
67. Mass Save Insulation

    7 Albion Terr · 930 ft NW · Alteration or repair
    Jun 22$2,355
68. Install 12.76 kW (DC) solar on roof per attached design

    63 Hudson St · 420 ft N · Solar
    Jun 17$63,800
69. Demo of existing 200 amp service and panels

    5 Albion St · 810 ft E · Electrical
    Jun 16$9,500
70. Service upgrade and home remodel

    13 Spring Hill Terr · 560 ft SW · Electrical
    Jun 16$20,000
71. Install 3 HVAC systems

    36 Tower St · 990 ft W · Mechanical (HVAC)
    Jun 11$46,000
72. 50 amp Hard Wired EV Charger

    11 Gibbens St · 540 ft SE · Electrical
    Jun 11$1,135
73. Residential weatherization/air sealing

    29 Hudson St · 390 ft NE · Alteration or repair
    Jun 11$3,000
74. Asbestos siding removal

    105 Central St · 910 ft E · Alteration or repair
    Jun 11$13,500
75. Mass Save Weatherization/Insulation × 2 permits

    106 Hudson St · 930 ft NW · Alteration or repair
    Jun 11$8,502
76. We are rebuilding back deck/landing and stairs

    29 Gibbens St · 320 ft S · Alteration or repair
    Jun 3$24,900
77. Install fire alarm devices - cottage only

    17 Hudson St · 540 ft E · Electrical
    Jun 1$2,000
78. 2 family home upgrade from 200 to 400 amps

    34 Benton Rd · 530 ft S · Electrical
    Jun 1$3,500
79. Panel Replacement

    16 Gibbens St · 560 ft SE · Electrical
    May 28$7,151
80. Install new, low voltage fire alarm to monitoring common areas and sprinkler system

    17 Hudson St · 540 ft E · Electrical
    May 27$10,000
81. Interior: Renovation of all three units

    214 Highland Ave · 570 ft W · Alteration or repair
    May 26$467,542
82. New High Efficiency Heat pump with duct distribution system in attic feeding the second floor

    13 Spring Hill Terr · 560 ft SW · Mechanical (HVAC)
    May 20$34,835
83. 200A Upgrade for a 2 family and add public meter

    8 Albion Terr · 970 ft NW · Electrical
    May 19$8,000
84. Residential weatherization/air sealing

    55 Hudson St · 340 ft N · Alteration or repair
    May 15$5,000
85. Remove and replace existing PVC conduit and conductors feeding a bedroom receptacle

    97 Oxford St · 870 ft SE · Electrical
    May 13$800
86. Replace back porch decking, railing and add egress stair

    105 Central St · 910 ft E · Alteration or repair
    May 13$350,000
87. Replace gas water heater

    72 Central St · 720 ft SE · Plumbing
    May 11not listed
88. Mass Save Insulation & Air Sealing - unit 1

    15 Waldo St · 510 ft E · Alteration or repair
    May 11$1,240
89. Gas leak repair

    2 Benton Rd · 960 ft S · Plumbing
    May 7not listed
90. Second and third floor bathroom remodeling new toilet new vanity walls and floor electric andplumb

    8 Hudson St · 600 ft E · Alteration or repair
    May 7$80,355
91. Remove the wire running from the basement

    79 Hudson St · 580 ft NW · Electrical
    May 6$900
92. Remodeling 2nd Floor: 1 toilet, 1 lavatory, and 1 bathtub

    8 Hudson St · 600 ft E · Plumbing
    May 4not listed
93. BUILDING B: 3 family house, 400 amp: 125 amp per apartment

    17 Hudson St · 540 ft E · Electrical
    May 1$44,000
94. 3 family house, 400 amp: 125 amp per apartment, new construction

    17 Hudson St · 540 ft E · Electrical
    May 1$39,000

1. New. Basement: 3 electric water heaters

   70 Vernon St · 0.21 mi N · Plumbing
   Oct 7not listed
2. Permit for temporary service

   112 Albion St · 0.21 mi NW · Electrical
   Oct 5$1,500
3. 1st floor: remove non-beaning wall

   30 Pembroke St · 0.25 mi NE · Alteration or repair
   Oct 5$40,457
4. New 2 family home

   46 Princeton St · 0.23 mi N · Electrical
   Oct 1$38,750
5. Re-attach electric after siding

   38 Harvard St · 0.24 mi S · Electrical
   Sep 30$250
6. Replace 12 windows with new Andersen

   172 Summer St · 0.21 mi S · Alteration or repair
   Sep 29$31,978
7. Re-build a triple deck per existing footprint

   95 Lowell St · 0.24 mi SW · Alteration or repair
   Sep 29$55,000
8. Wiring 3 lighs and 3 receptacles for rebuild rear 3 stories porches

   95 Lowell St · 0.24 mi SW · Electrical
   Sep 28$2,000
9. Electrical rewire of kitchen, two full bathrooms

   172 Summer St · 0.21 mi S · Electrical
   Sep 28$12,000
10. Temporary service 100amp

    70 Vernon St · 0.21 mi N · Electrical
    Sep 24$1,500
11. Add a walk and closet and bathroom on master bathroom on first floor / remodeling kitchen/ remodeling a…

    172 Summer St · 0.21 mi S · Alteration or repair
    Sep 24$168,500
12. Installation of a 42K BTU 5Zone Mitsubishi Ductless Branch Box System for Unit 3 207 Summer Street Somerville

    207 Summer St · 0.23 mi W · Alteration or repair
    Sep 24$29,126
13. Remove and replace 1 entry door

    74 Avon St · 0.24 mi S · Alteration or repair
    Sep 15$3,000
14. Triple-decker Main Building Foundation: 112 A -Construction permit B25-001058

    112 Albion St · 0.21 mi NW · New building
    Sep 14$60,000
15. Upgrading existing 100A Panel, Mini split wiring (0.75 Ton)

    72 Berkeley St · 0.20 mi SE · Electrical
    Sep 9$2,250
16. Replacement of (2) Existing Hot Water Heaters and (2) Cross Connection Devices

    9 Sycamore St · 0.23 mi E · Plumbing
    Sep 1not listed
17. Replacement of ( 2 ) Existing Combination Boilers

    9 Sycamore St · 0.23 mi E · Plumbing
    Sep 1not listed
18. Remove and install new landmark roof shingles

    54 Spring St · 0.23 mi SW · Roofing
    Sep 1$28,652
19. Install ductless mini split

    72 Berkeley St · 0.20 mi SE · Electrical
    Aug 27$11,000
20. Rebuild existing rear exterior deck in the same location

    9 Brastow Ave · 0.20 mi W · Alteration or repair
    Aug 24$31,135
21. Add outlet and sconce for deck

    8-10 Sycamore St · 0.21 mi E · Electrical
    Aug 20$600
22. 1 Kitchen

    140 Highland Ave · 0.19 mi SE · Plumbing
    Aug 18not listed
23. Stove

    140 Highland Ave · 0.19 mi SE · Plumbing
    Aug 18not listed
24. Build 3 unit building to plans FOUNDATION PERMIT B25-001015

    70 Vernon St · 0.21 mi N · New building
    Aug 11$1,135,576
25. Installation of 75kva transformer (Add to permit E23-001379)

    236 Highland Ave · 0.20 mi W · Electrical
    Aug 6$5,000
26. Replacement of 75 KVA Transformer

    236 Highland Ave · 0.20 mi W · Electrical
    Aug 6$5,000
27. Remove and replace 1 entry door

    87 Alpine St · 0.22 mi NW · Alteration or repair
    Jul 30$3,458
28. Asphalt shingles replacement on the MANSARD section of home only (NOT replacing the top roof or any other…

    120 Central St · 0.24 mi NE · Roofing
    Jul 30$27,644
29. B. Ductwork: a. First Floor Unit: One Zone for the Basement

    85 Oxford St · 0.19 mi SE · Mechanical (HVAC)
    Jul 24$27,000
30. Ufer Ground

    70 Vernon St · 0.21 mi N · Electrical
    Jul 22$1,000
31. Remove old garage roof, prep for rooftop garden

    2 Glenwood Rd · 0.24 mi N · Alteration or repair
    Jul 21$100,000
32. New 4 x 8 ft deck with stairs and install sliding door on existing framing (on UNIT A backyard only)

    8-10 Sycamore St · 0.21 mi E · Addition
    Jul 21$16,910
33. Wiring of 1 ductless mini split

    72 Berkeley St · 0.20 mi SE · Electrical
    Jul 20$800
34. Renovation, basement combi unit, washer and 2 full bath

    65 Berkeley St · 0.21 mi SE · Plumbing
    Jul 13not listed
35. Renovation, basement combi unit

    65 Berkeley St · 0.21 mi SE · Plumbing
    Jul 13not listed
36. Up grade 200 amp service and add public meter

    174 Summer St · 0.21 mi SW · Electrical
    Jul 10$4,500
37. Plumb tub, toilet and sink in third fl bathroom

    207 Summer St · 0.23 mi W · Plumbing
    Jul 9not listed
38. Residential weatherization/air sealing

    15 Sycamore St · 0.24 mi E · Alteration or repair
    Jul 7$4,000
39. Installation of (6) Double Hung Window Inserts

    87 Alpine St · 0.22 mi NW · Alteration or repair
    Jul 1$20,338
40. Wire up bathroom

    207 Summer St · 0.23 mi W · Electrical
    Jun 23$1,500
41. AES 7788F Radio Installation for FACU

    72 Berkeley St · 0.20 mi SE · Electrical
    Jun 17$650
42. Replacement og 60k btu gas furnace

    55 Vernon St · 0.22 mi NE · Plumbing
    Jun 15not listed
43. Replace damaged liquid tite conduits

    236 Highland Ave · 0.20 mi W · Electrical
    Jun 11$1,000
44. 21 Windows and Siding Replacement Full replacement of all existing windows • Full replacement of all…

    40 Tower St · 0.19 mi W · Roofing
    Jun 11$289,509
45. Cottage Foundation: 112 I Albion St Permit to Construct B25-001067

    112 Albion St · 0.21 mi NW · New building
    Jun 11$40,000
46. Main Building Foundation: 112 F

    112 Albion St · 0.21 mi NW · New building
    Jun 11$60,000
47. Lot A Cottage Foundation: 112 D Albion St -See construction permit B25-001060

    112 Albion St · 0.21 mi NW · New building
    Jun 11$40,000
48. Remove exterior light fixtures and re-install them

    40 Tower St · 0.19 mi W · Electrical
    Jun 9$1,000
49. Removal of chimney, removal of misc

    97 Alpine St · 0.21 mi NW · Alteration or repair
    Jun 4$10,000
50. 100 amp to 200 amp service upgrade-2 bath and 1 kitchen rehab w/ living space in bsmnt

    97 Alpine St · 0.21 mi NW · Electrical
    Jun 3$8,000
51. Diagnosed 6 smoke detectors 3 Photoelectric and 3 combo photoelectric and Carbon Monoxide alarms to be faulty…

    154 Summer St · 0.23 mi S · Electrical
    Jun 3$1,047
52. Installing new shower liner and new mix valve delta

    32 Central Rd · 0.19 mi E · Plumbing
    May 28not listed
53. Demo make safe

    97 Alpine St · 0.21 mi NW · Electrical
    May 26$300
54. Remodel main bath unit 3

    207 Summer St · 0.23 mi W · Alteration or repair
    May 21$26,000
55. B unit- Wire for new basement bedroom

    208 Summer St · 0.25 mi SW · Electrical
    May 19$35,000
56. Relocate the gas valve for the laundry in the basement

    208 Summer St · 0.25 mi SW · Plumbing
    May 14not listed
57. Wire EV charger

    124 Lowell St · 0.20 mi W · Electrical
    May 14$600
58. Egress window Excavate the ground near the foundation wall of the house approx. 3ft.deep

    72 Berkeley St · 0.20 mi SE · Alteration or repair
    May 14$12,800
59. Residential weatherization/air sealing

    208 Summer St · 0.25 mi SW · Alteration or repair
    May 13$11,000
60. Wire 100a 3 phase feeder from new service to existing elevator

    156 Summer St · 0.24 mi S · Electrical
    May 12$4,000
61. Residential weatherization and air sealing with the Mass Save Program

    28 Sycamore St · 0.22 mi E · Alteration or repair
    May 12$19,523
62. Air sealing and insulation through the Mass Save program @ 5 Bartlett St

    7 Bartlett St · 0.23 mi NE · Alteration or repair
    May 12$1,457
63. Electrical work for heating system installation, SM26-000013

    28 Sycamore St · 0.22 mi E · Electrical
    May 5$500

We don't list zoning cases for Somerville yet. Look them up on the city's Zoning Board of Appeals page.

• 186 Highland Ave newest permit Sep 22, 2026
• 179 Highland Ave newest permit May 12, 2025
• 195 Highland Ave newest permit Sep 9, 2025
• 197 Highland Ave newest permit Apr 29, 2026
• 200 Highland Ave newest permit Jul 10, 2025
• 201 Highland Ave newest permit Feb 18, 2026
• 207 Highland Ave newest permit Jan 16, 2025
• 157 Highland Ave newest permit Jul 28, 2026
• 213 Highland Ave newest permit Oct 22, 2024
• 156 Highland Ave newest permit Mar 8, 2026

Somerville Inspectional Services Division updated its data Oct 13, 2026. We checked it Oct 13, 20:50 UTC. See the city's official records (SomerStat, City of Somerville, ODbL 1.0).

Contains information from Applications for Permits and Licenses (SomerStat, City of Somerville), which is made available here under the Open Database License (ODbL).

At this address: every permit the city holds. Nearby: permits from the last two years, from our copy of the city's data.

For agents and scripts: This page as Markdown · JSON · Nearby as JSON · MCP tool permits_near