# Building permits at 187 Elm St, Somerville, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $2.2M new building at 53 Chester St, permitted Jun 3.

Three permits on record here. The newest, Mar 13: Installation of 1 – Carrier 12.5T RTU G/E R454B 2ST 208/230-3 HI HEAT 1- ECONONMIZERS W/ENTH BELIMO CNTRL. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 109 more permits (101 projects) since May 1. Two are for new buildings, the nearest 630 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2026 | Plumbing | Installation of 1 – Carrier 12.5T RTU G/E R454B 2ST 208/230-3 HI HEAT 1- ECONONMIZERS W/ENTH BELIMO CNTRL CONVER TC 7.5-12 HC 6-10 1- Custom Cambridgeport Curb Adaptor | Not listed | [G26-000116](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000116/) |
| Jun 2, 2022 | Plumbing | gas retest | Not listed | [G22-000241](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G22-000241/) |
| Mar 31, 2021 | Plumbing | Retest | Not listed | [G21-000163](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G21-000163/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 12 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [18 Windom St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/18-windom-st/) | 170 ft NE | Mechanical (HVAC) | Ductwork on x1 mini split system | $32,840 | [SM26-000188](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000188/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [18 Windom St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/18-windom-st/) | 170 ft NE | Electrical | Replacement of one condenser/air handler and two water heaters. | $2,000 | [E26-001307](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001307/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [18 Windom St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/18-windom-st/) | 170 ft NE | Plumbing | water heater | Not listed | [P26-000524](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000524/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [18 Windom St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/18-windom-st/) | 170 ft NE | Plumbing | water heater | Not listed | [G26-000409](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000409/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [7 Windom St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/7-windom-st/) | 100 ft E | Alteration or repair | Replasement of the windows (13) second floor | $9,980 | [B26-001231](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001231/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [11 Windom St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/11-windom-st/) | 130 ft E | Roofing | Asphalt shingles replacement on the entire house. In addition to the asphalt roof, al rubber roofs will be replaced as well. Removal and reinstallation of the existing roof deck-Upper rear of home above rubber roof. Rubber Roof Replacement- 4 locations (see diagram in file). Aluminum gutter and down | $27,999 | [B26-001234](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001234/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [7 Windom St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/7-windom-st/) | 100 ft E | Electrical | wiring two kitchen in two fmily house | $7,600 | [E26-001051](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001051/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [21 Windom St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/21-windom-st/) | 230 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. We need space for our 24' box truck. | $4,582 | [B24-000037](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B24-000037/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [7 Windom St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/7-windom-st/) | 100 ft E | Plumbing | renovation bathroom and kitchen | Not listed | [P26-000407](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000407/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [7 Windom St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/7-windom-st/) | 100 ft E | Alteration or repair | Kitchen & bathroom renovation (1 st floor). Kitchen renovation( 2 nd floor) | $78,400 | [B26-000851](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000851/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [360 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/360-summer-st/) | 230 ft N | Electrical | Install, terminate, test, and label 22 plenum rated category 6 cable locations and clean up existiing cabling WORK @ 362 SUMMER ST | $6,000 | [E26-000650](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000650/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [16 Elston St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/16-elston-st/) | 190 ft E | Plumbing | Installing furnace | Not listed | [G26-000229](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000229/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 55 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | [42 Banks St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/42-banks-st/) | 840 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Remove bathroom floor tile and tib surround. Frame new shower. Install new tile to bathroom floor and shower. New plumbing for shower. Reinstall vanity and toilet. | $23,220 | [B26-001454](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001454/) |
| Oct 6, 2026 | [34 Willow Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/34-willow-ave/) | 590 ft SE | Roofing | Remove all roofing materials and install premium Owens Corning roofing materials. Remove all debris. | $27,300 | [B26-001506](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001506/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [24 Chester St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/24-chester-st/) | 980 ft W | Plumbing | Replacement of Existing Furnace. | Not listed | [G26-000453](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000453/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [51 Willow Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/51-willow-ave/) | 770 ft E | Plumbing | Relocate 2 gas stoves | Not listed | [G26-000443](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000443/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [212 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/212-elm-st/) | 540 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Construction of a Demising Hallway 2nd Fl | $190,750 | [B26-001463](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001463/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [22 Cutter Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/22-cutter-ave/) | 650 ft N | Alteration or repair | Remove the existing deck and reconstruct deck in the same location. | $42,300 | [B26-001248](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001248/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [42 Banks St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/42-banks-st/) | 840 ft SE | Other | Supply and install 35’ 5" stainless steel liner terminated, Base of chimney (basement) FSB skim coat floor to ceiling, chimney cap | $5,884 | [B26-001443](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001443/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [87 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/87-orchard-st/) | 560 ft W | Roofing | Re-roof flat roof and re-build adjoining roof deck in kind. | $21,700 | [B26-001432](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001432/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [383 Highland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/383-highland-ave/) | 870 ft N | Alteration or repair | Decking board replacement, Replacement 2 front doors 1 basement basement door 1 back door | $10,892 | [B26-001309](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001309/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [15 Elston St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/15-elston-st/) | 280 ft E | Mechanical (HVAC) | Install single Family House HVAC System: two zone duct ductless mini splint system, and two air handler in the second floor,two zones duct and two air handler in the third floor for heat and air conditioner system... | $31,500 | [SM26-000156](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000156/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [212 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/212-elm-st/) | 540 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Front door replacement / Glass panel installation | $23,932 | [B26-000892](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000892/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [18 Charnwood Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/18-charnwood-rd/) | 1,000 ft E | Alteration or repair | rebuild the same exactly deck as the existing one | $26,000 | [B26-001336](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001336/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [318 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/318-summer-st/) | 790 ft E | Other | Backyard block wall | $9,137 | [B26-001164](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001164/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [15 Elston St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/15-elston-st/) | 280 ft E | Electrical | Wire a home reno on 1st, 2nd, 3rd floors | $38,500 | [E26-001071](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001071/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [15 Willow Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/15-willow-ave/) | 730 ft SE | Plumbing | New gas piping for furnace work | Not listed | [G26-000323](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000323/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [157 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/157-elm-st/) | 530 ft SE | Electrical | Install 120v Smoke detectors common areas | $950 | [E26-001169](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001169/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [331 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/331-summer-st/) | 570 ft E | Mechanical (HVAC) | Replace existing fossil fuel furnace with 3 ton air source heat pump | $16,003 | [B26-001146](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001146/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [15 Elston St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/15-elston-st/) | 280 ft E | Plumbing | Renovation of Plumbing Fixtures | Not listed | [P26-000466](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000466/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [331 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/331-summer-st/) | 570 ft E | Electrical | Replace existing fossil fuel furnace with 3 ton air source heat pump sm26-000125 | $4,000 | [E26-000954](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000954/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [318 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/318-summer-st/) | 790 ft E | Alteration or repair | Rebuilding back yard decks for 2 units | $47,590 | [B26-000406](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000406/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [48 Banks St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/48-banks-st/) | 840 ft E | Plumbing | Water heater replacement | Not listed | [P26-000446](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000446/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [48 Banks St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/48-banks-st/) | 840 ft E | Plumbing | Water heater replacement | Not listed | [G26-000359](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000359/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [48 Banks St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/48-banks-st/) | 840 ft E | Plumbing | Water heater replacement | Not listed | [P26-000400](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000400/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [48 Banks St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/48-banks-st/) | 840 ft E | Plumbing | Water heater replacement | Not listed | [G26-000328](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000328/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [15 Willow Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/15-willow-ave/) | 730 ft SE | Electrical | Upgrade service from 100A to 300A, wire in 2 mini split systems. Refeed existing sub panel | $6,200 | [E25-001878](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E25-001878/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [106 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/106-orchard-st/) | 880 ft W | Mechanical (HVAC) | Replace existing fossil fuel furnace with 3 ton air source heat pump | $16,503 | [B26-001121](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001121/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [15 Elston St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/15-elston-st/) | 280 ft E | Alteration or repair | Strip and replace vinyl siding on the 1st and 2nd floor and re-side with double 4 clapboard style vinyl siding | $44,590 | [B26-001085](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001085/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [15 Elston St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/15-elston-st/) | 280 ft E | Electrical | Siding is being replaced. Disconnect and reconnect outside lights and service | $1,500 | [E26-001070](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001070/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [354 Highland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/354-highland-ave/) | 870 ft NE | Electrical | 3rd floor bathroom addition | $3,000 | [E26-001032](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001032/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [246 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/246-elm-st/) | 970 ft NW | Sign | Remove the old sign, replace a new channel letter sign and existing blade sign refacing only. | Not listed | [B26-000665](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000665/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [106 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/106-orchard-st/) | 880 ft W | Electrical | Replace existing fossil fuel furnace with 3 ton air source heat pump | $4,000 | [E26-001023](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001023/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [3 Cottage Cir](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/3-cottage-cir/) | 610 ft W | Electrical | Second floor bathroom complete wiring. | $2,500 | [E26-001011](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001011/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [236 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/236-elm-st/) | 770 ft NW | Electrical | Replace roof top unit | $2,000 | [E24-001579](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E24-001579/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [3 Cottage Cir](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/3-cottage-cir/) | 610 ft W | Plumbing | Bath remodel | Not listed | [P26-000390](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000390/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [354 Highland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/354-highland-ave/) | 870 ft NE | Plumbing | Add plumbing for third floor bath. | Not listed | [P26-000389](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000389/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [9 Charnwood Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/9-charnwood-rd/) | 850 ft E | Plumbing | Kitchen remodel: moving sink, dishwasher, refrigerator (icemaker line) and stove (separate gas permit to be filed). Re-roughing as needed. | Not listed | [P26-000386](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000386/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [9 Charnwood Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/9-charnwood-rd/) | 850 ft E | Plumbing | Kitchen remodel: Disconnect, move and reconnect 1 gas stove. Re-rough as necessary. | Not listed | [G26-000319](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000319/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [48 Chester St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/48-chester-st/) | 840 ft NW | Plumbing | Replace bathroom fixtures | Not listed | [P26-000369](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000369/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [48 Chester St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/48-chester-st/) | 840 ft NW | Electrical | First floor bathroom rewire | $1,000 | [E26-000902](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000902/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [32 Ellington Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/32-ellington-rd/) | 960 ft N | Plumbing | Repair / Replacement of Existing Gas Piping and Test. | Not listed | [G26-000228](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000228/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [236 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/236-elm-st/) | 770 ft NW | Sign | Remove existing aluminum sign faces from non-illuminated wall cabinet and blade sign. Install new, same materials, new logo and colors. Buffalo exhange | Not listed | [B26-000816](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000816/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [3 Cottage Cir](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/3-cottage-cir/) | 610 ft W | Alteration or repair | remodel existing 2nd floor bathroom same layout to remain | $49,480 | [B26-000459](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000459/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [28 Hawthorne St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/28-hawthorne-st/) | 570 ft NE | Plumbing | Tankless hit water heater replacement | Not listed | [P26-000333](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000333/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [28 Hawthorne St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/28-hawthorne-st/) | 570 ft NE | Plumbing | Tankless hit water heater replacement | Not listed | [G26-000285](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000285/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [88 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/88-orchard-st/) | 630 ft W | New building | build a foundation only in preparation for garage (see permit application B26-000662) | $47,268 | [B26-000743](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000743/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [88 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/88-orchard-st/) | 630 ft W | Addition | Rebuild garage in altered footprin -FOUNDATION ONLY PERMIT B26-000743 | $179,413 | [B26-000662](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000662/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [40 Willow Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/40-willow-ave/) | 590 ft E | Plumbing | replacement of natural gas water heater | Not listed | [G26-000278](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000278/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [35 Hawthorne St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/35-hawthorne-st/) | 630 ft NE | Plumbing | Basement gas furnace | Not listed | [G26-000275](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000275/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [88 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/88-orchard-st/) | 630 ft W | Electrical | Wiring a new garage will be installed Lights and plugs and sconce lights | $6,000 | [E26-000762](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000762/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [53 Chester St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/53-chester-st/) | 950 ft NW | New building | Proposed 4-story building with 3 dwelling units, ground-story commercial, and 3 parking spaces. Associated with zp24-000054 & zp24-000055 foundation only permit b25-002006 | $2,184,000 | [B25-001926](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B25-001926/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [246 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/246-elm-st/) | 970 ft NW | Electrical | 6x tv outlets and 1x recessed light | $2,000 | [E26-000759](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000759/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [19 Cottage Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/19-cottage-ave/) | 630 ft NW | Electrical | siding permit WORK @ 17 & 19 COTTAGE | $850 | [E26-000263](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000263/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [48 Chester St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/48-chester-st/) | 840 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Redoing 1st floor bathroom, changing tub to a shower, drain adjusted to code, redo electrical bring up to code GFCI, toilet changed to a water efficient unit, vanity changed to a newer model, existing radiator to remain, new Panasonic whisper fan exhausted to exterior, tiles on floor and walls redon | $42,000 | [B26-000678](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000678/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [354 Highland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/354-highland-ave/) | 870 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Add a 3rd floor bathroom with a Dormer | $97,792 | [B26-000671](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000671/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [53 Chester St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/53-chester-st/) | 950 ft NW | Electrical | Underground service 400 amps | $3,000 | [E26-000714](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000714/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 42 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [96 Willow Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/96-willow-ave/) | 0.20 mi NE | Plumbing | We replaced the main sewer line in the basement | Not listed | [P26-000572](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000572/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [103 Willow Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/103-willow-ave/) | 0.22 mi NE | Plumbing | Replace Water Heater | Not listed | [P26-000540](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000540/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [103 Willow Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/103-willow-ave/) | 0.22 mi NE | Plumbing | Replace Water Heater | Not listed | [G26-000423](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000423/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [44 Hancock St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/44-hancock-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Electrical | Replace bathroom fan with Panasonic bath fan and air cycler smart switch for weatherization work. | $1,200 | [E26-001289](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001289/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [403 Highland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/403-highland-ave/) | 0.21 mi N | Sign | Replace signs for "santander": (replace wall sign @ 34.4 SQ ft) (reface projecting sign @ 9 SQ ft). Internally illuminated. UL#T60051853 | Not listed | [B26-001254](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001254/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [403 Highland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/403-highland-ave/) | 0.21 mi N | Electrical | Make final high voltage connections to sign | $2,500 | [E26-001291](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001291/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [37 Winslow Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/37-winslow-ave/) | 0.25 mi N | Electrical | Move out overhead service pipe for siding repairs | $1,600 | [E26-001258](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001258/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [125 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/125-orchard-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Plumbing | Install Rinnai Gas Boiler & Superstor Ultra EVO Indirect Hot Water Heater in the Basement. | Not listed | [P26-000484](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000484/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [125 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/125-orchard-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Plumbing | Install Rinnai Gas Boiler & Superstor Ultra EVO Indirect Hot Water Heater in the Basement. | Not listed | [G26-000379](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000379/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [125 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/125-orchard-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Electrical | Wire a gas fed Rinnai boiler. | $800 | [E26-001267](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001267/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [63 Winslow Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/63-winslow-ave/) | 0.23 mi N | Alteration or repair | porch structural beam replacement | $10,369 | [B26-001312](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001312/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [18 Hancock St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/18-hancock-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Mechanical (HVAC) | Install 2 Mini Split with 4 heads, 2 Condensers. | $40,000 | [SM26-000132](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000132/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [6 Henry Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/6-henry-ave/) | 0.22 mi E | Roofing | strip and reroof 18 squares asphalt shingles and remove and replace 2 skylights. no structural changes. | $20,962 | [B26-001230](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001230/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [37 Winslow Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/37-winslow-ave/) | 0.25 mi N | Roofing | Removal and eplacement of some rotted sections of wood shingle around the house. | $27,000 | [B26-001197](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001197/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [125 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/125-orchard-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. ( 875773) ( Unit1) | $1,497 | [B26-001104](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001104/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [96 Willow Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/96-willow-ave/) | 0.20 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Replacing 13 existing support columns with new support columns to stabilize the floor system above utilizing existing footings if applicable. | $45,860 | [B26-001081](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001081/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [18 Hancock St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/18-hancock-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Electrical | Install 2 3 tons mini Split | $1,800 | [E26-001080](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001080/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [45 Grove St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/45-grove-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Alteration or repair | Install new James Hardie fiber cement siding and exterior trim, including fascia boards, soffits, corner boards, and window and door trim. Install 32 new windows and related flashing. Install weather-resistant barrier and waterproofing system as required. Repair and restore front porch and balcony,  | $113,500 | [B26-000989](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000989/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [297 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/297-summer-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. ( 854317) Unit 3 | $4,000 | [B26-000967](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000967/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [297 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/297-summer-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. ( 859709, 865782) ( Unit 1,2 ) | $14,000 | [B26-001024](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001024/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [11 Chester Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/11-chester-pl/) | 0.20 mi NW | Mechanical (HVAC) | Installing one new heat pump system on each level. Installing all new kitchen and bathroom dryer exhaust vent and piping. Installing one ERV on the first floor, one ERV on the second floor, and one ERV in the basement. | $55,000 | [SM26-000039](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000039/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [298 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/298-summer-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Electrical | 400A Multi-family Service Upgrade- Provide and install the following: • Milbank U5882-X-BL 2-position meter socket enclosure including (2) 200A main breakers per dwelling (no common). • Complete load calculation for building dept. per Haverhill and utility requirements. • 600kcmil aluminum fee | $16,000 | [E26-000895](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000895/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [10 Burnside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/10-burnside-ave/) | 0.21 mi SE | Roofing | roof replacement | $30,000 | [B26-000927](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000927/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [22 Charnwood Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/22-charnwood-rd/) | 0.20 mi E | Plumbing | finish plumbing | Not listed | [P26-000385](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000385/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [45 Grove St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/45-grove-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Electrical | SIDING, replacing 2 lights and adding 2 exterior receptacles. | $1,800 | [E26-000699](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000699/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [29a Windsor Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/29a-windsor-rd/) | 0.20 mi E | Electrical | Install one 20 amp disconnect and replace the existing 100 amp electrical panel. | $1,600 | [E26-000882](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000882/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [15 Chester Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/15-chester-pl/) | 0.21 mi NW | Electrical | Wire single family home B26-000438 | $43,500 | [E26-000784](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000784/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [47 Burnside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/47-burnside-ave/) | 0.22 mi SE | Electrical | Service Upgrade from 100 to 400 amp service with adding of public. No additional loads to home, service is for future preparation. First floor 200, second floor 200 and public 60. | $10,000 | [E26-000729](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000729/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [15 Chester Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/15-chester-pl/) | 0.21 mi NW | Alteration or repair | CHANGE OF CONTRACTOR 8/24/26 - JS Rebuild Converting to a Single Family Home from a Two Family Per Plans which includes: Kitchen, 3 1/2 Bathrooms, Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, Insulation, Plaster, Hardwood Floors, Millwork, Paint, Replace Windows, Siding, and Roofing | $1,031,504 | [B26-000438](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000438/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [19 Burnside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/19-burnside-ave/) | 0.23 mi SE | Plumbing | repair gas leak near meter | Not listed | [G26-000310](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000310/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [103 Willow Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/103-willow-ave/) | 0.22 mi NE | Plumbing | Correct violation file #: 25-027672: kitchen renovation, 2 bathrooms renovation, laundry room. “ The previous owner applied for a permit with a different contractor, but never obtained the permit or had the work inspected. The new owner purchased the property and intends to apply for permits in go | Not listed | [P26-000354](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000354/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [103 Willow Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/103-willow-ave/) | 0.22 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Correct violation file #: 25-027672: kitchen renovation, 2 bathrooms renovation, laundry room, installation of flooring over the existing floor in 3 rooms, following electrical and plumbing work. “ The previous owner applied for a permit with a different contractor, but never obtained the permit o | $30,000 | [B26-000706](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000706/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [11 Chester Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/11-chester-pl/) | 0.20 mi NW | Electrical | Install Low Voltage Security System consisting of burglary devices and fire devices in 2 Units | $3,800 | [E26-000860](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000860/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [103 Willow Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/103-willow-ave/) | 0.22 mi NE | Electrical | full kitchen, 2 bathroom, 1 laundry | $3,000 | [E26-000783](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000783/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [123 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/123-orchard-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Electrical | Rewire unit 32 u it 44 and unit 46. Install hard wired smoke/co detectors. Install sub panel in each unit. Wire units to code | $35,000 | [E26-000786](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000786/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [299 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/299-summer-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Electrical | Rear Decks. add 1 outlet on each deck per code | $720 | [E26-000806](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000806/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [45 Grove St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/45-grove-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Alteration or repair | Removal of two layers of asbestos siding cement and wood siding | $20,600 | [B26-000640](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000640/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [11 Henry Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/11-henry-ave/) | 0.24 mi E | Alteration or repair | Mass Save Insulation & Air Sealing. No Structural Changes. | $8,777 | [B26-000631](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000631/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [11 Burnside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/11-burnside-ave/) | 0.23 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. Doing Unit 2 only | $7,000 | [B26-000650](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000650/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [5-7 Henry Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/5--7-henry-ave/) | 0.24 mi E | Alteration or repair | install new storm door and hardware. Provide minor adjustments to main entry door to allow for better closing. | $1,762 | [B25-001774](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B25-001774/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [55 Grove St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/55-grove-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Electrical | Add 4 outlets in the porch | $1,000 | [E26-000681](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000681/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [11 Chester Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/11-chester-pl/) | 0.20 mi NW | Electrical | Wire new 2 family house | $58,000 | [E26-000663](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000663/) |

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## More on this street

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

- [195 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/195-elm-st/): newest permit Jan 28, 2026
- [199 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/199-elm-st/): newest permit Mar 17, 2026
- [212 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/212-elm-st/): newest permit Sep 29, 2026
- [215 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/215-elm-st/): newest permit Nov 21, 2024
- [157 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/157-elm-st/): newest permit Aug 25, 2026
- [230 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/230-elm-st/): newest permit Jan 2, 2025
- [233 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/233-elm-st/): newest permit Dec 11, 2025
- [236 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/236-elm-st/): newest permit Jul 8, 2026
- [240 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/240-elm-st/): newest permit Dec 16, 2024
- [246 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/246-elm-st/): newest permit Jun 2, 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 2026-10-13 05:48 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 3 permits at this address and 109 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/187-elm-st/