# Building permits at 196 Somerville Ave, Somerville, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $13M new building at 24 Webster Ave, permitted Sep 10.

One permit here in the last two years. The newest, Jan 6, 2025: Changing module heater 45k btu. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 53 more permits (51 projects) since May 1. Two are for new buildings, the nearest 0.19 mi away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 6, 2025 | Plumbing | Changing module heater 45k btu | Not listed | [G24-000647](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G24-000647/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 25 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | [3 Linden St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/3-linden-st/) | 510 ft NW | Electrical | Associated electrical work for Installation of 18 modules over the pitched roof located at address below | $16,102 | [E26-001473](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001473/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [174 Somerville Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/174-somerville-ave/) | 410 ft SE | Plumbing | reno of Bathrooms and Starbucks area in Target | Not listed | [P26-000558](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000558/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [174 Somerville Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/174-somerville-ave/) | 410 ft SE | Plumbing | reno of Bathrooms and Starbucks area in Target | Not listed | [G26-000432](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000432/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [36 Mansfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/36-mansfield-st/) | 580 ft N | Plumbing | Replaced boiler only with no water connection, but was told to pull water connection | Not listed | [P26-000547](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000547/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [36 Mansfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/36-mansfield-st/) | 580 ft N | Plumbing | Strictly boiler only replacement no touching of water only Gas | Not listed | [G26-000424](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000424/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [230 Somerville Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/230-somerville-ave/) | 320 ft NW | Electrical | Wiring for the commercial kitchen hood ventilation motors including power outlets, lighting & control | $9,380 | [E26-001301](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001301/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [174 Somerville Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/174-somerville-ave/) | 410 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Target - Demolition scope for existing store remodel. Interior gut demolition store remodel and merge into additional space 180 and 174 Sommerville Avenue Target.. | $717,000 | [B26-000819](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000819/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [20 Prospect St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/20-prospect-st/) | 890 ft NW | Plumbing | Installing 3 new breakrooms @ 50 Prospect St | Not listed | [P26-000474](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000474/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [64 Medford St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/64-medford-st/) | 980 ft SE | Demolition | Permit transfered to new contractor 8/12/26. Demolish existing structure 1 family mix use. Associated Permit # B24-000914 DEMO ON OR AFTER 8/20/26. | $41,285 | [D24-000069](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/D24-000069/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [10 Poplar St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/10-poplar-st/) | 900 ft E | Mechanical (HVAC) | Install new supply/exhaust fans, ERV, Louvers, fire dampers, RGDs and associated ductwork for a complete system. | $209,600 | [SM26-000139](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000139/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [9 Allen St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/9-allen-st/) | 650 ft NW | Electrical | Temp Electrical Service Construction Site @ Corner of Allen St and Charlestown St | $500 | [E26-001005](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001005/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [18 Linden St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/18-linden-st/) | 350 ft NW | Roofing | Strip existing roofing (15 sq) layer with proper tools, remove existing flashing, underlayment, boot pipes and remove debris down using tarp along the house to protect house perimeter and client belongs. Reroof with new underlayment and new asphalt shingles following State Building Code and Manufact | $7,960 | [B26-000745](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000745/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [11 Linden St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/11-linden-st/) | 470 ft NW | Roofing | Reroof: Tear off existing underlayment, ice and water, shingle, drip edge, flashing, and trim. Install new underlayment, ice and water, shingle, drip edge, flashing, and trim. No structural changes. | $28,536 | [B26-000977](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000977/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [174 Somerville Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/174-somerville-ave/) | 410 ft SE | Electrical | Add 6x circuits and 15x Receptacles in the electronic area gandolas. Work @ 180 somerville | $7,300 | [E26-000960](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000960/) |
| Jul 3, 2026 | [174 Somerville Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/174-somerville-ave/) | 410 ft SE | Electrical | Electrical demo of vacant retail space. Install temp lighting and power for construction. Work @ target 174-180 somerville ave | $15,000 | [E26-000938](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000938/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [18 Linden St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/18-linden-st/) | 350 ft NW | Electrical | Rooftop solar 19 panels 7.79 kwdc 13.5kw energy storage system to be installed on exterior wall | $98,637 | [E26-000828](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000828/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [18 Linden St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/18-linden-st/) | 350 ft NW | Solar | Rooftop solar 19 panels 7.79 kwdc 13.5kw energy storage system to be installed on exterior wall no structural | $38,950 | [B26-000863](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000863/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [223 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/223-washington-st/) | 950 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Temporary interior structure | $174,557 | [B24-000225](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B24-000225/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [17 Linden St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/17-linden-st/) | 430 ft NW | Plumbing | gas meter test | Not listed | [G26-000273](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000273/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [3 Linden St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/3-linden-st/) | 510 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Adding 5 of 4in lally column with 2x2x1 concrete footing for additional structural support | $3,000 | [B26-000582](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000582/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [220 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/220-washington-st/) | 680 ft NW | Electrical | 120 volt wiring for gate control | $10,000 | [E26-000708](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000708/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [18 Linden St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/18-linden-st/) | 350 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. | $12,000 | [B26-000720](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000720/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [21 Linden St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/21-linden-st/) | 400 ft W | Alteration or repair | Vinyl Siding, Install 3.5 inch trim around exterior around Garage Door, install white standard block to mount lights, outlets and dryer vents around home, Install 3.5 inch trim around exterior around window, Installing 3.5" James Hardie trim on exterior of door. | $105,287 | [B26-000442](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000442/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [14 Linden St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/14-linden-st/) | 370 ft NW | Roofing | Asphalt shingles replacement on the entire house with Owens Corning System Warranty. | $23,899 | [B26-000528](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000528/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [205 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/205-washington-st/) | 870 ft N | Electrical | they needed a permit pulled as they’re taking off window frames Siding permit | $150 | [E26-000545](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000545/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 28 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | [286 Somerville Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/286-somerville-ave/) | 0.20 mi NW | Sign | Install: (2) New Face-Lit Channel Letters - "DUNKIN'" (1A.1).(1) Refurbished Ground Sign - "DUNKIN'" (3A.1) | Not listed | [B26-001387](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001387/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [69 Prospect St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/69-prospect-st/) | 0.25 mi W | Plumbing | replace stove | Not listed | [G26-000429](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000429/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [69 Prospect St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/69-prospect-st/) | 0.25 mi W | Plumbing | remodel 1st floor kitchen and bath | Not listed | [P26-000551](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000551/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [69 Prospect St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/69-prospect-st/) | 0.25 mi W | Electrical | Rewire of kitchen and bath 1st floor unit | $7,800 | [E26-001360](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001360/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [60 Medford St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/60-medford-st/) | 0.19 mi SE | New building | New foundation for 6 family 60-62 Medford ST PERMIT TO CONSTRUCTT B25-001854 | $100,000 | [B25-001908](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B25-001908/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [14 Boston St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/14-boston-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Plumbing | replace toilet, vanity, kitchen sink, dishwasher | Not listed | [P26-000541](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000541/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [286 Somerville Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/286-somerville-ave/) | 0.20 mi NW | Electrical | Disconnect and reconnect front line wiring for newly added bookcase. Wire new Dunkin signage going in place of existing Dunkin Donut signage. | $4,500 | [E26-001349](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001349/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [163 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/163-washington-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Electrical | (REF this permit: B26-001063) Disconnect Electrical for demo and makesafe. Then add lights to unfinished basement @ 175-177 Washington St | $3,000 | [E26-001309](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001309/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [32 Webster Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/32-webster-ave/) | 0.23 mi W | Demolition | Demolition of existing 2 story house DEMO ON OR AFTER SEPTEMBER 22, 2026 (EMERGENCY DEMO) | $49,950 | [D26-000002](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/D26-000002/) |
| Sep 12, 2026 | [69 Prospect St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/69-prospect-st/) | 0.25 mi W | Alteration or repair | kitchen and bath remodel | $72,500 | [B26-001331](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001331/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [24 Webster Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/24-webster-ave/) | 0.25 mi W | New building | construct a podium style 6 story building with a parking level below the building. This low-rise complies with the 9th edition of the Ma building code. This mixed use (general building) structure's primary use is multi-family residential 43 units. (R-2). Permit tranferred to new contractor 8/27/25 | $12,640,000 | [B24-002327](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B24-002327/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [163 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/163-washington-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Alteration or repair | Emergency Demolition,Remove partitions and drywall ceilings in basement @175-177 Washington St | $9,500 | [B26-001063](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001063/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [163 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/163-washington-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Plumbing | Disconnect Shower & lav in basement | Not listed | [P26-000479](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000479/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [18 Columbus Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/18-columbus-ave/) | 0.22 mi NW | Electrical | 100 to 400 amp service Upgrade. Installation of outlets in home per customer requested location. | $12,000 | [E26-001164](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001164/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [60 Medford St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/60-medford-st/) | 0.19 mi SE | Demolition | Permit transfered to new contractor 8/12/26. Demolish existing structure, brick warehouse. Associated Permit # B24-000914 DEMO ON AFTER 8/20/26. | $41,285 | [D24-000068](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/D24-000068/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [69 Prospect St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/69-prospect-st/) | 0.25 mi W | Alteration or repair | Interior demo of kitchen & bath | $3,200 | [B26-001139](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001139/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [14 Boston St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/14-boston-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Electrical | renovation kitchen and one bathroom | $6,500 | [E26-001144](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001144/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [14 Boston St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/14-boston-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Alteration or repair | Remove old cabinets Remove floor tile Remove drop ceiling Open bigger window on wall between kitchen and living room Install new ceiling Install new floor tile Install new cabinets Replace existing existing doors | $36,480 | [B26-000800](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000800/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [24 Webster Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/24-webster-ave/) | 0.25 mi W | Electrical | New construction of 43 units, common areas and parking garage which includes installation of underground for 1600A service, subpanels, load centers, and generator as well as lighting, general power, fire alarm and line voltage power to HVAC equipment as specified. | $1,425,000 | [E26-000999](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000999/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [24 Webster Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/24-webster-ave/) | 0.25 mi W | Electrical | Installation of underground conduits for new construction building with 43 units and generator. | $21,000 | [E26-000931](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000931/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [15 Ward St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/15-ward-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Plumbing | Direct replace 2 gas furnaces at 11 Ward St | Not listed | [G26-000308](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000308/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [17 Bonner Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/17-bonner-ave/) | 0.23 mi NW | Electrical | Rooftop solar 12 panels 4.92 kwdc no ESS | $8,768 | [E26-000777](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000777/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [35 Prospect St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/35-prospect-st/) | 0.19 mi W | Roofing | Remove all roofing materials and install.060 EPDM rubber roofing materials. Remove all debris. | $44,211 | [B26-000685](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000685/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [101 Linwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/101-linwood-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Plumbing | replace two 100 Gallon gas fired water heaters | Not listed | [P26-000297](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000297/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [101 Linwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/101-linwood-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Plumbing | replace two 100 Gallon gas fired water heaters | Not listed | [G26-000244](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000244/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [3 Emerson St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/3-emerson-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Alteration or repair | Replace existing ducted AC | $14,250 | [B26-000668](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000668/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [24 Webster Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/24-webster-ave/) | 0.25 mi W | Plumbing | Installation of various plumbing fixtures and piping at new multi residential building | Not listed | [P26-000253](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000253/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [107 Linwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/107-linwood-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Roofing | Remove and replace roofing on a commercial building | $2,089,500 | [B26-000567](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000567/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

We don't list zoning cases for Somerville yet. Look them up on the city's Zoning Board of Appeals page: https://www.somervillema.gov/departments/zoning-board-appeals

## More on this street

Other addresses on Somerville Ave with permits, nearest house number first:

- [193 Somerville Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/193-somerville-ave/): newest permit Feb 12, 2025
- [203 Somerville Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/203-somerville-ave/): newest permit Nov 19, 2024
- [174 Somerville Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/174-somerville-ave/): newest permit Sep 24, 2026
- [227 Somerville Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/227-somerville-ave/): newest permit Dec 2, 2025
- [230 Somerville Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/230-somerville-ave/): newest permit Sep 2, 2026
- [244 Somerville Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/244-somerville-ave/): newest permit Jan 13, 2026
- [286 Somerville Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/286-somerville-ave/): newest permit Sep 30, 2026
- [300 Somerville Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/300-somerville-ave/): newest permit May 6, 2026
- [307 Somerville Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/307-somerville-ave/): newest permit Nov 17, 2025
- [318 Somerville Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/318-somerville-ave/): newest permit Mar 10, 2025

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Source: Somerville Inspectional Services Division permit data (https://data.somervillema.gov/d/nneb-s3f7), SomerStat, City of Somerville, ODbL 1.0 (https://opendatacommons.org/licenses/odbl/1-0/). Checked 2026-10-10 19:36 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, the one permit at this address and 53 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/196-somerville-ave/