# Building permits at 19 St James Ave, Somerville, MA

44 White St: demolition permitted Jul 9, a new building Jul 27.

Two permits here in the last two years. The newest, Sep 8, 2025: Rooftop solar 13 panels 5.33 kwdc no ESS. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 105 more permits (97 projects) since May 1. Two are for new buildings, the nearest 0.20 mi away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2025 | Electrical | Rooftop solar 13 panels 5.33 kwdc no ESS | $8,190 | [E25-000857](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E25-000857/) |
| Sep 4, 2025 | Solar | Rooftop solar 13 panels 5.33 kwdc no ESS no structural | $26,650 | [B25-000959](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B25-000959/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 8 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [34 Willow Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/34-willow-ave/) | 130 ft E | 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/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [15 Elston St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/15-elston-st/) | 220 ft NW | 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 2, 2026 | [15 Elston St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/15-elston-st/) | 220 ft NW | Electrical | Wire a home reno on 1st, 2nd, 3rd floors | $38,500 | [E26-001071](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001071/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [157 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/157-elm-st/) | 220 ft SW | Electrical | Install 120v Smoke detectors common areas | $950 | [E26-001169](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001169/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [15 Elston St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/15-elston-st/) | 220 ft NW | Plumbing | Renovation of Plumbing Fixtures | Not listed | [P26-000466](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000466/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [15 Elston St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/15-elston-st/) | 220 ft NW | 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/) | 220 ft NW | Electrical | Siding is being replaced. Disconnect and reconnect outside lights and service | $1,500 | [E26-001070](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001070/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [40 Willow Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/40-willow-ave/) | 180 ft NE | Plumbing | replacement of natural gas water heater | Not listed | [G26-000278](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000278/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 61 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | [42 Banks St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/42-banks-st/) | 360 ft E | 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 7, 2026 | [18 Windom St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/18-windom-st/) | 530 ft NW | Mechanical (HVAC) | Ductwork on x1 mini split system | $32,840 | [SM26-000188](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000188/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [96 Willow Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/96-willow-ave/) | 880 ft NE | Plumbing | We replaced the main sewer line in the basement | Not listed | [P26-000572](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000572/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [61 Hancock St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/61-hancock-st/) | 900 ft E | Plumbing | remodeling 1 full bathroom 2nd floor | Not listed | [P26-000579](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000579/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [51 Willow Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/51-willow-ave/) | 390 ft NE | Plumbing | Relocate 2 gas stoves | Not listed | [G26-000443](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000443/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [18 Windom St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/18-windom-st/) | 530 ft NW | Electrical | Replacement of one condenser/air handler and two water heaters. | $2,000 | [E26-001307](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001307/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [328 Highland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/328-highland-ave/) | 950 ft E | Electrical | Installation and wiring of replacement dual-fuel system into existing ductwork consisting of one condenser, one gas furnace, and one heat pump coil (plumbing to be subcontracted). | $4,357 | [E26-001339](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001339/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [22 Cutter Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/22-cutter-ave/) | 970 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/) | 360 ft E | 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 15, 2026 | [103 Willow Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/103-willow-ave/) | 980 ft 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/) | 980 ft NE | Plumbing | Replace Water Heater | Not listed | [G26-000423](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000423/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [36 Cherry St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/36-cherry-st/) | 990 ft SE | Electrical | Rooftop solar installation 29 panels 13.340kw dc | $35,203 | [E26-001316](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001316/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [18 Charnwood Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/18-charnwood-rd/) | 610 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/) | 350 ft E | Other | Backyard block wall | $9,137 | [B26-001164](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001164/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [18 Windom St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/18-windom-st/) | 530 ft NW | 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/) | 530 ft NW | Plumbing | water heater | Not listed | [G26-000409](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000409/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [44 Hancock St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/44-hancock-st/) | 740 ft 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/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [15 Willow Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/15-willow-ave/) | 270 ft SE | Plumbing | New gas piping for furnace work | Not listed | [G26-000323](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000323/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [18 Hancock St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/18-hancock-st/) | 820 ft SE | Mechanical (HVAC) | Install 2 Mini Split with 4 heads, 2 Condensers. | $40,000 | [SM26-000132](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000132/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [7 Windom St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/7-windom-st/) | 400 ft NW | 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/) | 410 ft NW | 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 19, 2026 | [6 Henry Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/6-henry-ave/) | 950 ft NE | 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 19, 2026 | [331 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/331-summer-st/) | 340 ft NE | 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 5, 2026 | [331 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/331-summer-st/) | 340 ft NE | 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 | [96 Willow Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/96-willow-ave/) | 880 ft 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 5, 2026 | [318 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/318-summer-st/) | 350 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/) | 380 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/) | 380 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/) | 380 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/) | 380 ft E | Plumbing | Water heater replacement | Not listed | [G26-000328](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000328/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [18 Hancock St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/18-hancock-st/) | 820 ft SE | Electrical | Install 2 3 tons mini Split | $1,800 | [E26-001080](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001080/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [7 Windom St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/7-windom-st/) | 400 ft NW | Electrical | wiring two kitchen in two fmily house | $7,600 | [E26-001051](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001051/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [15 Willow Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/15-willow-ave/) | 270 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/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [297 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/297-summer-st/) | 720 ft 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/) | 720 ft 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 21, 2026 | [354 Highland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/354-highland-ave/) | 730 ft NE | Electrical | 3rd floor bathroom addition | $3,000 | [E26-001032](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001032/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [298 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/298-summer-st/) | 670 ft 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 20, 2026 | [21 Windom St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/21-windom-st/) | 460 ft NW | 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/) | 400 ft NW | Plumbing | renovation bathroom and kitchen | Not listed | [P26-000407](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000407/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [10 Burnside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/10-burnside-ave/) | 670 ft SE | Roofing | roof replacement | $30,000 | [B26-000927](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000927/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [354 Highland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/354-highland-ave/) | 730 ft NE | Plumbing | Add plumbing for third floor bath. | Not listed | [P26-000389](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000389/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [7 Windom St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/7-windom-st/) | 400 ft NW | 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/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [22 Charnwood Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/22-charnwood-rd/) | 640 ft E | Plumbing | finish plumbing | Not listed | [P26-000385](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000385/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [9 Charnwood Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/9-charnwood-rd/) | 470 ft NE | 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/) | 470 ft NE | 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 2, 2026 | [29a Windsor Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/29a-windsor-rd/) | 730 ft NE | 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 | [47 Burnside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/47-burnside-ave/) | 670 ft E | 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 23, 2026 | [19 Burnside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/19-burnside-ave/) | 730 ft 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/) | 980 ft 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/) | 980 ft 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 | [79 Hancock St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/79-hancock-st/) | 970 ft E | Alteration or repair | WITHDRAWN PER APPLICANT SEE ATTACHED LETTER - JS 8/14/26 Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. ( 855873) ( Unit 79) | $2,000 | [B26-000810](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000810/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [28 Hawthorne St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/28-hawthorne-st/) | 550 ft N | 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/) | 550 ft N | Plumbing | Tankless hit water heater replacement | Not listed | [G26-000285](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000285/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [103 Willow Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/103-willow-ave/) | 980 ft NE | Electrical | full kitchen, 2 bathroom, 1 laundry | $3,000 | [E26-000783](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000783/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [35 Hawthorne St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/35-hawthorne-st/) | 700 ft N | Plumbing | Basement gas furnace | Not listed | [G26-000275](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000275/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [299 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/299-summer-st/) | 680 ft E | Electrical | Rear Decks. add 1 outlet on each deck per code | $720 | [E26-000806](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000806/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [354 Highland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/354-highland-ave/) | 730 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 | [36 Cherry St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/36-cherry-st/) | 990 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Epdm membrane replacement - back roof // tapered insulation 1/8" slope // post pitch pocket flashing | $7,937 | [B26-000693](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000693/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [11 Burnside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/11-burnside-ave/) | 770 ft 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 8, 2026 | [360 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/360-summer-st/) | 640 ft NW | 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/) | 310 ft NW | Plumbing | Installing furnace | Not listed | [G26-000229](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000229/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 36 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | [53 Cherry St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/53-cherry-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Electrical | Demo / Make-Safe Electrical for Construction | $300 | [E26-001384](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001384/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [12 Lesley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/12-lesley-ave/) | 0.21 mi NE | Plumbing | Tankless water heater installation | Not listed | [P26-000584](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000584/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [12 Lesley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/12-lesley-ave/) | 0.21 mi NE | Plumbing | Tankless water heater installation | Not listed | [G26-000457](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000457/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [9 Fairlee St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/9-fairlee-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Electrical | Wire a gas fed Trane furnace. | $800 | [E26-001441](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001441/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [212 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/212-elm-st/) | 0.19 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Construction of a Demising Hallway 2nd Fl | $190,750 | [B26-001463](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001463/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [53 Cherry St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/53-cherry-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Alteration or repair | Expletory demolition of walls, ceilings, windows, chimney removal, debris and siding removal to determine condition of structure of bearing and non bearing walls. | $25,000 | [B26-001483](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001483/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [87 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/87-orchard-st/) | 0.19 mi 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/) | 0.21 mi 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 | [212 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/212-elm-st/) | 0.19 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Front door replacement / Glass panel installation | $23,932 | [B26-000892](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000892/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [50 Spencer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/50-spencer-ave/) | 0.25 mi E | Electrical | 100 to 200 amp service upgrade | $8,500 | [E26-001145](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001145/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [73 Cherry St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/73-cherry-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Addition | Rooftop solar installation 27 panels 12.150 kw dc | $60,750 | [B26-001105](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001105/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [76 Lexington Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/76-lexington-ave/) | 0.24 mi NE | Electrical | 20 A dedicated circuit with gfci / afci breaker for the front porch. | $516 | [E26-001137](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001137/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [7 Ashland St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/7-ashland-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | I.E Install 38 double hung windows | $62,476 | [B26-000901](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000901/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [73 Cherry St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/73-cherry-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical | Rooftop solar installation 27 panels 12.150 kw dc | $28,340 | [E26-001014](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001014/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [44 White St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/44-white-st/) | 0.23 mi S | New building | Foundation Only (for 3 units) PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT B26-000617 | $68,814 | [B26-000698](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000698/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [57 Cherry St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/57-cherry-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Alteration or repair | A gut rehab of an existing 2-unit residential house to a 3-unit residential house. Unit-1 will consist of 3 bedrooms with 2 of the bedrooms in basement and one bedroom on the 1st floor. Unit-2 will consist of 2 bedrroms and Unit-3 will consist of 2 bedrooms. | $625,000 | [B26-000554](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000554/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [3 Cottage Cir](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/3-cottage-cir/) | 0.21 mi NW | Electrical | Second floor bathroom complete wiring. | $2,500 | [E26-001011](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001011/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [3 Fairlee St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/3-fairlee-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Mechanical (HVAC) | Installation of new central heating and cooling system with gas furnace and AC. | $25,000 | [SM26-000103](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000103/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [44 White St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/44-white-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Demolition | Raze single family Building DEMO ON OR AFTER JULY 21, 2026 | $35,000 | [D26-000027](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/D26-000027/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [57 Cherry St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/57-cherry-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Electrical | Wiring 3 family | $25,000 | [E26-000866](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000866/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [236 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/236-elm-st/) | 0.23 mi 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/) | 0.21 mi NW | Plumbing | Bath remodel | Not listed | [P26-000390](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000390/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [315 Highland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/315-highland-ave/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical | Install a sub panel,EV charger and load management system. | $3,500 | [E26-000933](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000933/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [102 Hancock St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/102-hancock-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Electrical | Change 2 family service from 100 amps to a 200 amp service (100 per unit) and add a 100 amp meter and panel for public area | $8,000 | [E26-000942](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000942/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [32 Ellington Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/32-ellington-rd/) | 0.23 mi 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/) | 0.23 mi 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 16, 2026 | [89 Lexington Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/89-lexington-ave/) | 0.24 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Remove/replace 10 existing windows. No structural work being done. | $12,972 | [B26-000838](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000838/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [106 Hancock St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/106-hancock-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Roofing | Asphalt shingles replacement on the entire house. | $28,999 | [B26-000834](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000834/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [3 Cottage Cir](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/3-cottage-cir/) | 0.21 mi NW | 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 | [88 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/88-orchard-st/) | 0.20 mi 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/) | 0.20 mi 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 | [88 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/88-orchard-st/) | 0.20 mi 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 4, 2026 | [44 White St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/44-white-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Electrical | Ufer grounding for new construction 3 family dwelling | $200 | [E26-000785](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000785/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [19 Cottage Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/19-cottage-ave/) | 0.21 mi NW | Electrical | siding permit WORK @ 17 & 19 COTTAGE | $850 | [E26-000263](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000263/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [11 Henry Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/11-henry-ave/) | 0.20 mi NE | 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 | [5-7 Henry Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/5--7-henry-ave/) | 0.19 mi NE | 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/) |

## 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 St James Ave with permits, nearest house number first:

- [5 St James Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/5-st-james-ave/): newest permit Apr 1, 2025
- [50 St James Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/50-st-james-ave/): newest permit Nov 18, 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 2026-10-10 08:04 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, both permits at this address and 105 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/19-st-james-ave/