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Map of 103 permits within a quarter mile of 20 Columbus AveElectrical, 3 Linden St, Oct 8, 2026Electrical, 39 Alston St, Oct 5, 2026Alteration or repair, 40 Union Sq, Oct 5, 2026Alteration or repair, 34 Columbus Ave, Oct 2, 2026Sign, 286 Somerville Ave, Sep 30, 2026Alteration or repair, 9 Sanborn Ave, Sep 29, 2026Alteration or repair, 32 Stone Ave, Sep 22, 2026Plumbing, 32 Stone Ave, Sep 21, 2026Plumbing, 32 Stone Ave, Sep 21, 2026Plumbing, 36 Mansfield St, Sep 17, 2026Plumbing, 36 Mansfield St, Sep 17, 2026Plumbing, 14 Boston St, Sep 15, 2026Electrical, 286 Somerville Ave, Sep 15, 2026Electrical, 163 Washington St, Sep 15, 2026Demolition, 32 Webster Ave, Sep 15, 2026Plumbing, 329 Somerville Ave, Sep 10, 2026Alteration or repair, 163 Washington St, Sep 8, 2026Alteration or repair, 28 Bonner Ave, Sep 3, 2026Electrical, 230 Somerville Ave, Sep 2, 2026Roofing, 2 Alston St, Aug 31, 2026Roofing, 9 Sanborn Ave, Aug 27, 2026Electrical, 9 Prospect Hill Ave, Aug 27, 2026Solar, 44 Columbus Ave, Aug 27, 2026Alteration or repair, 152 Cross St, Aug 25, 2026Electrical, 2 Alston St, Aug 24, 2026Alteration or repair, 67 Boston St, Aug 24, 2026Alteration or repair, 22 Stone Ave, Aug 24, 2026Plumbing, 163 Washington St, Aug 19, 2026Electrical, 18 Columbus Ave, Aug 19, 2026Electrical, 9 Prospect Hill Ave, Aug 18, 2026Plumbing, 20 Prospect St, Aug 17, 2026Electrical, 44 Columbus Ave, Aug 17, 2026Alteration or repair, 6 Giles Park, Aug 16, 2026Plumbing, 32 Hamlet St, Aug 7, 2026Plumbing, 32 Hamlet St, Aug 7, 2026Electrical, 14 Boston St, Aug 6, 2026Plumbing, 9 Prospect Hill Ave, Aug 4, 2026Alteration or repair, 14 Boston St, Aug 4, 2026Alteration or repair, 30 Walnut St, Aug 3, 2026Electrical, 9 Prospect Hill Ave, Jul 31, 2026Electrical, 21 Union Sq, Jul 31, 2026Electrical, 19b Stone Ave, Jul 29, 2026Electrical, 21 Stone Ave, Jul 29, 2026Electrical, 10 Alston St, Jul 29, 2026Alteration or repair, 21 Union Sq, Jul 29, 2026Mechanical (HVAC), 30 Walnut St, Jul 27, 2026Electrical, 30 Walnut St, Jul 27, 2026Roofing, 15 Homer Sq, Jul 25, 2026Electrical, 24 Webster Ave, Jul 20, 2026Electrical, 9 Allen St, Jul 15, 2026Alteration or repair, 28 Bonner Ave, Jul 14, 2026Roofing, 7 Chester Ave, Jul 14, 2026Roofing, 18 Linden St, Jul 14, 2026Roofing, 11 Linden St, Jul 13, 2026Alteration or repair, 24 Warren Ave, Jul 8, 2026Electrical, 32 Hamlet St, Jul 7, 2026Electrical, 17 Bow St, Jul 7, 2026Electrical, 24 Webster Ave, Jul 6, 2026Mechanical (HVAC), 329 Somerville Ave, Jun 24, 2026Alteration or repair, 30 Walnut St, Jun 24, 2026Electrical, 329 Somerville Ave, Jun 23, 2026Alteration or repair, 32 Hamlet St, Jun 23, 2026Electrical, 43 Boston St, Jun 22, 2026Electrical, 18 Linden St, Jun 22, 2026Solar, 18 Linden St, Jun 18, 2026Alteration or repair, 20 Prospect Hill Ave, Jun 17, 2026Alteration or repair, 223 Washington St, Jun 16, 2026Alteration or repair, 19r Prospect Hill Ave, Jun 16, 2026Electrical, 329 Somerville Ave, Jun 11, 2026Alteration or repair, 9 Prospect Hill Ave, Jun 11, 2026Electrical, 21 Union Sq, Jun 9, 2026Electrical, 5 Homer Sq, Jun 9, 2026Alteration or repair, 33 Columbus Ave, Jun 9, 2026Mechanical (HVAC), 43 Boston St, Jun 8, 2026Plumbing, 329 Somerville Ave, Jun 5, 2026Electrical, 17 Bonner Ave, Jun 2, 2026Alteration or repair, 1 Bow St, Jun 2, 2026Mechanical (HVAC), 20 Prospect Hill Ave, Jun 2, 2026Fence, wall or deck, 37 Columbus Ave, Jun 1, 2026Plumbing, 30 Walnut St, May 29, 2026Plumbing, 17 Linden St, May 29, 2026Alteration or repair, 3 Linden St, May 21, 2026Electrical, 220 Washington St, May 19, 2026Electrical, 9 Hillside Park, May 19, 2026Electrical, 16 Homer Sq, May 19, 2026Alteration or repair, 18 Linden St, May 19, 2026Roofing, 35 Prospect St, May 19, 2026Alteration or repair, 9 Hillside Park, May 19, 2026Electrical, 30 Walnut St, May 13, 2026Alteration or repair, 3 Emerson St, May 13, 2026Alteration or repair, 19 Bow St, May 13, 2026Alteration or repair, 5 Homer Sq, May 13, 2026Alteration or repair, 21 Linden St, May 7, 2026Electrical, 20 Prospect Hill Ave, May 6, 2026Roofing, 14 Linden St, May 5, 2026Plumbing, 24 Webster Ave, May 4, 2026Electrical, 33 Bow St, May 4, 2026Electrical, 205 Washington St, May 4, 2026Plumbing, 21 Union Sq, May 1, 2026New building, 24 Webster Ave, Sep 10, 2026New building, 10 Alston St, Sep 2, 2026New building, 10 Alston St, Jun 26, 2026New building, 300 Somerville Ave, May 6, 2026660 ft Map preview
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20 Columbus Ave

Somerville, MA 02143

At this address
1 permit on record. Newest issued Aug 28, 2025: Residential weatherization/air sealing
Within ¼ mile
103 more permits (102 projects) issued since May 1. 4 are for new buildings, the nearest 940 ft away.
Biggest nearby
A $13M new building at 24 Webster Ave, permitted Sep 10, within ¼ mile since May 1.
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Here1 permit · 20 Columbus Ave
  1. Residential weatherization/air sealing
    Alteration or repair
    Aug 28, 2025$4,000
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Next doorunder 250 ft · 5 permits
  1. Weatherization and air sealing with the Mass Save Program
    28 Bonner Ave · 210 ft NW · Alteration or repair
    Sep 3$1,886
  2. 100 to 400 amp service Upgrade
    18 Columbus Ave · 50 ft SE · Electrical
    Aug 19$12,000
  3. Installation of (10) Double Hung Window Inserts
    28 Bonner Ave · 210 ft NW · Alteration or repair
    Jul 14$53,248
  4. Temporary interior structure
    223 Washington St · 250 ft SE · Alteration or repair
    Jun 16$174,557
  5. Rooftop solar 12 panels 4.92 kwdc no ESS
    17 Bonner Ave · 45 ft W · Electrical
    Jun 2$8,768
This block250 to 1,000 ft · 67 permits in 66 projects · 1 new building, $12.6M
  1. Associated electrical work for Installation of 18 modules over the pitched roof located at address below
    3 Linden St · 750 ft S · Electrical
    Oct 8$16,102
  2. Remove asbestos containing building materials
    40 Union Sq · 850 ft W · Alteration or repair
    Oct 5$58,500
  3. Homeowner permit-- Replacing two rotted exterior doors and one severely window with cracked plexiglass in…
    34 Columbus Ave · 270 ft NW · Alteration or repair
    Oct 2$5,000
  4. Install: (2) New Face-Lit Channel Letters - "DUNKIN'" (1A.1).(1) Refurbished Ground Sign - "DUNKIN'" (3A.1)
    286 Somerville Ave · 660 ft SW · Sign
    Sep 30not listed
  5. Replace roof deck and railings on the third floor
    9 Sanborn Ave · 860 ft NW · Alteration or repair
    Sep 29$17,825
  6. Remodel kitchen on 1st and 2nd floor
    32 Stone Ave · 550 ft W · Alteration or repair
    Sep 22$87,000
  7. Renovation, 1st fl kitchen and 1 full bath
    32 Stone Ave · 550 ft W · Plumbing
    Sep 21not listed
  8. Renovation, 1st and 2nd fl kitchen stove
    32 Stone Ave · 550 ft W · Plumbing
    Sep 21not listed
  9. Replaced boiler only with no water connection
    36 Mansfield St · 870 ft SE · Plumbing
    Sep 17not listed
  10. Strictly boiler only replacement no touching of water only Gas
    36 Mansfield St · 870 ft SE · Plumbing
    Sep 17not listed
  11. Replace toilet, vanity, kitchen sink, dishwasher
    14 Boston St · 600 ft E · Plumbing
    Sep 15not listed
  12. Disconnect and reconnect front line wiring for newly added bookcase
    286 Somerville Ave · 660 ft SW · Electrical
    Sep 15$4,500
  13. (REF this permit: B26-001063) Disconnect Electrical for demo and makesafe
    163 Washington St · 770 ft E · Electrical
    Sep 15$3,000
  14. Construct a podium style 6 story building with a parking level below the building
    24 Webster Ave · 940 ft SW · New building
    Sep 10$12,640,000
  15. Emergency Demolition,Remove partitions and drywall ceilings in basement @175-177 Washington St
    163 Washington St · 770 ft E · Alteration or repair
    Sep 8$9,500
  16. Wiring for the commercial kitchen hood ventilation motors including power outlets
    230 Somerville Ave · 900 ft S · Electrical
    Sep 2$9,380
  17. NEW RUBBER ROOF - Strip and Install Labor and material: Rubber roofing Scope of work: - We will be a removing…
    9 Sanborn Ave · 860 ft NW · Roofing
    Aug 27$7,200
  18. Installation and wiring of ductless system consisting of one condenser and four mini split heads × 2 permits
    9 Prospect Hill Ave · 780 ft NE · Electrical
    Aug 18 to 27$27,166
  19. Install Energy Storage System rated at 27kWh outside
    44 Columbus Ave · 440 ft NW · Solar
    Aug 27$21,675
  20. (HOMEOWNER PERMIT) Replace 2 windows in back bedroom and Adding kitchen cabinets and new countertop
    22 Stone Ave · 610 ft W · Alteration or repair
    Aug 24$6,000
  21. Disconnect Shower & lav in basement
    163 Washington St · 770 ft E · Plumbing
    Aug 19not listed
  22. Installing 3 new breakrooms @ 50 Prospect St
    20 Prospect St · 760 ft S · Plumbing
    Aug 17not listed
  23. Install Energy Storage System rated at 27kWh on exterior
    44 Columbus Ave · 440 ft NW · Electrical
    Aug 17$15,249
  24. Renovation kitchen and one bathroom
    14 Boston St · 600 ft E · Electrical
    Aug 6$6,500
  25. Bathroom and kitchen renovation
    9 Prospect Hill Ave · 780 ft NE · Plumbing
    Aug 4not listed
  26. Remove old cabinets Remove floor tile Remove drop ceiling Open bigger window on wall between kitchen and…
    14 Boston St · 600 ft E · Alteration or repair
    Aug 4$36,480
  27. Kitchen renovation with two bathrooms being renovated as well
    9 Prospect Hill Ave · 780 ft NE · Electrical
    Jul 31$5,600
  28. Bathroom Electrical WORK @ 259 WASHINGTON ST
    21 Union Sq · 960 ft W · Electrical
    Jul 31$1,500
  29. Installing Bryant 24K BTU Outdoor Unit
    19b Stone Ave · 530 ft W · Electrical
    Jul 29$1,500
  30. Installing Bryant 36K BTU Outdoor Unit
    21 Stone Ave · 530 ft W · Electrical
    Jul 29$1,500
  31. @ 259 Washington st in existing commercial space
    21 Union Sq · 960 ft W · Alteration or repair
    Jul 29$25,000
  32. Install new roofing
    15 Homer Sq · 280 ft W · Roofing
    Jul 25$14,600
  33. New construction of 43 units, common areas and parking garage which includes installation of underground for…
    24 Webster Ave · 940 ft SW · Electrical
    Jul 20$1,425,000
  34. Temp Electrical Service Construction Site @ Corner of Allen St and Charlestown St
    9 Allen St · 710 ft S · Electrical
    Jul 15$500
  35. Strip existing roofing (15 sq) layer with proper tools
    18 Linden St · 920 ft S · Roofing
    Jul 14$7,960
  36. Reroof: Tear off existing underlayment
    11 Linden St · 830 ft S · Roofing
    Jul 13$28,536
  37. Replace Garage rubber roof
    24 Warren Ave · 770 ft NW · Alteration or repair
    Jul 8$4,800
  38. Replacing recessed light in unit 12 and 21 due to water damage from weather heater in unit 34
    17 Bow St · 1,000 ft W · Electrical
    Jul 7$2,000
  39. Installation of underground conduits for new construction building with 43 units and generator
    24 Webster Ave · 940 ft SW · Electrical
    Jul 6$21,000
  40. Install new low voltage fire alarm
    43 Boston St · 830 ft NE · Electrical
    Jun 22$8,000
  41. Rooftop solar 19 panels 7.79 kwdc 13.5kw energy storage system to be installed on exterior wall
    18 Linden St · 920 ft S · Electrical
    Jun 22$98,637
  42. Rooftop solar 19 panels 7.79 kwdc 13.5kw energy storage system to be installed on exterior wall no structural
    18 Linden St · 920 ft S · Solar
    Jun 18$38,950
  43. Air sealing and insulation through the Mass Save program
    20 Prospect Hill Ave · 500 ft NE · Alteration or repair
    Jun 17$1,213
  44. Insulation work as part of the mass save program
    19r Prospect Hill Ave · 590 ft NE · Alteration or repair
    Jun 16$2,400
  45. Cosmetic renovation to include: Replacing counters in kitchen Fixture replacement in existing full bath…
    9 Prospect Hill Ave · 780 ft NE · Alteration or repair
    Jun 11$40,000
  46. Install pendant lights, ceiling fan
    21 Union Sq · 960 ft W · Electrical
    Jun 9$6,500
  47. Support service for Siding company
    5 Homer Sq · 360 ft NW · Electrical
    Jun 9$500
  48. Residential weatherization/air sealing
    33 Columbus Ave · 260 ft N · Alteration or repair
    Jun 9$2,000
  49. Install 3 HVAC systems
    43 Boston St · 830 ft NE · Mechanical (HVAC)
    Jun 8$49,000
  50. Rebuilding a brick wall that is in bad condition at left side rear of building Install all the necessary…
    1 Bow St · 910 ft W · Alteration or repair
    Jun 2$173,550
  51. Install two condensers and four mini split heads
    20 Prospect Hill Ave · 500 ft NE · Mechanical (HVAC)
    Jun 2$27,632
  52. Demolish existing three-story wood deck and construct new three-story pressure-treated wood deck in same…
    37 Columbus Ave · 340 ft N · Fence, wall or deck
    Jun 1$27,000
  53. Gas meter test
    17 Linden St · 910 ft S · Plumbing
    May 29not listed
  54. Adding 5 of 4in lally column with 2x2x1 concrete footing for additional structural support
    3 Linden St · 750 ft S · Alteration or repair
    May 21$3,000
  55. 120 volt wiring for gate control
    220 Washington St · 510 ft SE · Electrical
    May 19$10,000
  56. Electrical service upgrade from existing 100A to new 200A service
    16 Homer Sq · 250 ft W · Electrical
    May 19$4,800
  57. Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program
    18 Linden St · 920 ft S · Alteration or repair
    May 19$12,000
  58. Remove all roofing materials and install.060 EPDM rubber roofing materials
    35 Prospect St · 840 ft SW · Roofing
    May 19$44,211
  59. Replace existing ducted AC
    3 Emerson St · 820 ft SW · Alteration or repair
    May 13$14,250
  60. Emergency roof and siding replacement
    5 Homer Sq · 360 ft NW · Alteration or repair
    May 13$30,000
  61. Vinyl Siding, Install 3.5 inch trim around exterior around Garage Door
    21 Linden St · 980 ft S · Alteration or repair
    May 7$105,287
  62. Installation and wiring of ductless system consisting of two condensers and four mini-split heads
    20 Prospect Hill Ave · 500 ft NE · Electrical
    May 6$6,908
  63. Asphalt shingles replacement on the entire house with Owens Corning System Warranty
    14 Linden St · 890 ft S · Roofing
    May 5$23,899
  64. Installation of various plumbing fixtures and piping at new multi residential building
    24 Webster Ave · 940 ft SW · Plumbing
    May 4not listed
  65. They needed a permit pulled as they’re taking off window frames Siding permit
    205 Washington St · 400 ft SE · Electrical
    May 4$150
  66. Furnish and Install 1 new toilet and 1 new lavatory sink Juliet Social Club @ 257 Washington St
    21 Union Sq · 960 ft W · Plumbing
    May 1not listed
Within a quarter mile1,000 ft to ¼ mi · 31 permits · 3 new buildings, $1M
  1. Outlet for washer, outside outlet, replacement of light fixture
    39 Alston St · 0.22 mi E · Electrical
    Oct 5$2,500
  2. Demolition of existing 2 story house DEMO ON OR AFTER SEPTEMBER 22
    32 Webster Ave · 0.19 mi SW · Demolition
    Sep 15$49,950
  3. Install a new gas fire Furnace
    329 Somerville Ave · 0.23 mi W · Plumbing
    Sep 10not listed
  4. Build new 3 family house (existing structure is a garage) - detached house in NR district FOUNDATION ONLY…
    10 Alston St · 0.23 mi NE · New building
    Sep 2$720,000
  5. Enclose porch on first and second floor add insulation and light install stairs exterior access and exit…
    2 Alston St · 0.23 mi NE · Roofing
    Aug 31$25,000
  6. Add handrail to Attic Egress Stair
    152 Cross St · 0.21 mi NE · Alteration or repair
    Aug 25$6,418
  7. Wire a small addition
    2 Alston St · 0.23 mi NE · Electrical
    Aug 24$4,000
  8. Install 14 Marvin classic replacement window,energy star,inserts only,no structural work
    67 Boston St · 0.19 mi N · Alteration or repair
    Aug 24$18,350
  9. Replace all rails on decks from existing PVC to PT lumber, 42" high
    6 Giles Park · 0.22 mi NW · Alteration or repair
    Aug 16$14,422
  10. Install new bathroom & kitchen fixtures only
    32 Hamlet St · 0.22 mi N · Plumbing
    Aug 7not listed
  11. Install New Gas Stove
    32 Hamlet St · 0.22 mi N · Plumbing
    Aug 7not listed
  12. Mass Save Weatherization/Insulation
    30 Walnut St · 0.22 mi NW · Alteration or repair
    Aug 3$15,254
  13. Wiring a new three-unit apartment
    10 Alston St · 0.23 mi NE · Electrical
    Jul 29$52,000
  14. Install HyperHeat system in basement and second floor closet
    30 Walnut St · 0.22 mi NW · Mechanical (HVAC)
    Jul 27$58,000
  15. Wiring of new High Velocity Heat Pumps
    30 Walnut St · 0.22 mi NW · Electrical
    Jul 27$4,000
  16. Reroof: Tear off existing underlayment
    7 Chester Ave · 0.23 mi NE · Roofing
    Jul 14$24,098
  17. Second floor remodel
    32 Hamlet St · 0.22 mi N · Electrical
    Jul 7$18,000
  18. Foundation for new construction 3 family CONSTRUCTION PERMIT B25-000984
    10 Alston St · 0.23 mi NE · New building
    Jun 26$100,000
  19. Installation of central heating and cooling with gas furnace and ac
    329 Somerville Ave · 0.23 mi W · Mechanical (HVAC)
    Jun 24$15,000
  20. Whole Home Project: Electrical
    30 Walnut St · 0.22 mi NW · Alteration or repair
    Jun 24$168,760
  21. Move exsisting smokes, pull stations and horns out to accommodate new framing
    329 Somerville Ave · 0.23 mi W · Electrical
    Jun 23$500
  22. Renovate second floor unti will remove the dining room and living room ceiling
    32 Hamlet St · 0.22 mi N · Alteration or repair
    Jun 23$84,975
  23. Wire room for lights power and heat B26-000400
    329 Somerville Ave · 0.23 mi W · Electrical
    Jun 11$25,000
  24. Remodel a existing Liquor store
    329 Somerville Ave · 0.23 mi W · Plumbing
    Jun 5not listed
  25. Renovation of 2 bathrooms, 1 laundry, 1 kitchen, 1 half bathroom
    30 Walnut St · 0.22 mi NW · Plumbing
    May 29not listed
  26. Rewire 4 units and upgrade service to 400 amps B25-000638
    9 Hillside Park · 0.24 mi NW · Electrical
    May 19$65,000
  27. Interior and exterior gut renovation based on attached plans
    9 Hillside Park · 0.24 mi NW · Alteration or repair
    May 19$415,000
  28. Remodel Kitchen, Bathrooms, rewire dwelling new branch circuits installation of new 200amp OH Service
    30 Walnut St · 0.22 mi NW · Electrical
    May 13$50,000
  29. Service Package - EPDM Repairs Parapet wall roof improvement - Install new 1/4" Tapered insulation (diverting…
    19 Bow St · 0.21 mi W · Alteration or repair
    May 13$8,152
  30. Buildout restaurant @ 302 Somerville Ave
    300 Somerville Ave · 0.21 mi W · New building
    May 6$200,000
  31. Installation of (2) Annunciator Panels
    33 Bow St · 0.24 mi NW · Electrical
    May 4$3,000
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