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20 Thorndike St
Somerville, MA 02144
- At this address
- 4 permits on record. Newest issued Feb 24: Wiring of replacement condenser and 3 heads
- Within ¼ mile
- 139 more permits (137 projects) issued since May 1. 3 are for new buildings, the nearest 560 ft away.
- Biggest nearby
- A $2.2M new building at 53 Chester St, permitted Jun 3, within ¼ mile since May 1.
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Here4 permits · 20 Thorndike St
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Feb 24$1,400
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Installation and wiring of hybrid system into existing ductworkMechanical (HVAC)Nov 20, 2025$31,000
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3rd floor bedroom install two wall outlets and one smoke detector and relocated wall switchElectricalNov 13, 2014$900
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Convert third floor open area into a bedroom and closet replace two storm doors replace exterior kitchen doorAlteration or repairOct 30, 2014$13,106
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Next doorunder 250 ft · 11 permits
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Remodeling This project covers exterior and interior renovation work across a multi-unit residential property38 Jay St · 230 ft W · Alteration or repairOct 1$19,880
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Interior renovation to include basement refresh and insulation32 Thorndike St · 160 ft SW · Alteration or repairSep 15$360,786
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Connect water line to steam boiler we are replacing30 Jay St · 210 ft NW · PlumbingSep 10not listed
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Replace gas boiler30 Jay St · 210 ft NW · PlumbingSep 10not listed
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30-32 Thorndike St - Install wiring to basement and 3rd floor renovation including smokes32 Thorndike St · 160 ft SW · ElectricalSep 10$9,500
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Remove a gas range and reinstall after new cabinets are installed30 Howard St · 210 ft W · PlumbingAug 17not listed
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Disconnect plumbing to a kitchen sink and dishwasher and plumb back in when the new cabinets are installed30 Howard St · 210 ft W · PlumbingJul 1not listed
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Rework circuits for kitchen upgrade30 Howard St · 210 ft W · ElectricalJun 25$3,000
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Addition of bathroom, closet and pump in the basement12 Thorndike St · 85 ft NE · ElectricalMay 11$2,800
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1 3/4 bath with sewage pump12 Thorndike St · 85 ft NE · PlumbingMay 8not listed
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Remove and install new kitchen cabinet, upgrade wiring and plumbing30 Howard St · 210 ft W · Alteration or repairMay 6$33,416
This block250 to 1,000 ft · 86 permits · 2 new buildings, $507,818
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Remove and replace 1 window31 Kingston St · 540 ft SW · Alteration or repairOct 7$1,059
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Insulate 756 sq.ft exterior walls with cellulose insulation insulate 36 sqft overhead with 2" thermal barrier…28 Campbell Pk · 680 ft SW · Alteration or repairOct 7$3,121
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Add receptacles to new bedroom wall16 Kingston St · 490 ft SW · ElectricalOct 5$2,000
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Rear porch 1st floor remove existing rear porch 5' x 16' And rebuilt to same size34 Gorham St · 440 ft NW · Alteration or repairOct 5$21,500
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Wire Lights and outlets in Public Area9 Jay St · 390 ft N · ElectricalOct 1$3,500
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Basement remodel Demo existing basement living space to original storage area10 Wallace St · 360 ft NE · Alteration or repairOct 1$5,650
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Install 2 entry doors for replacement25 Elmwood St · 860 ft NW · Alteration or repairOct 1$9,766
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Bathroom renovation (First Floor)124 Holland St · 600 ft N · Alteration or repairSep 29$38,287
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Bathroom Rewire/ Panel Replacement124 Holland St · 600 ft N · ElectricalSep 28$3,200
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Basement : toilet, lav, bathtub, bar sink and floor drain9 Jay St · 390 ft N · PlumbingSep 17not listed
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First floor: 1 fireplace11 Harrison Rd · 700 ft W · PlumbingSep 17not listed
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Install furnace34 Elmwood St · 730 ft NW · ElectricalSep 17$7,500
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Wire lighting and receptacles for rear porch21 Simpson Ave · 700 ft NE · ElectricalSep 16$500
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Re Wire Unit 29 Jay St · 390 ft N · ElectricalSep 16$18,000
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Weatherization and air sealing with the Mass Save Program58 Elmwood St · 760 ft NW · Alteration or repairSep 16$3,558
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Add wall and door to separate existing bedroom from adjacent hallway16 Kingston St · 490 ft SW · Alteration or repairSep 14$14,750
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FOUNDATION Permit - 27 Gorham BACK YARD COTTAGE with B26-001174 -See construction permit B26-00117427 Gorham St · 560 ft NW · New buildingSep 4$10,000
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FOUNDATION PERMIT - 27 Gorham St - -See construction permit B26-00117227 Gorham St · 560 ft NW · AdditionSep 3$10,000
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Disconnect/cap fixtures in basement10 Wallace St · 360 ft NE · PlumbingSep 1not listed
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Installation of (18) 440w roof top solar modules and associated electrical work13 Campbell Pk · 590 ft SW · SolarAug 31$39,600
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1-furnace, 1-coil, 1-air handler35 Irving St · 720 ft NE · Mechanical (HVAC)Aug 28$53,549
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Wire 3 apartments and common areas to code, Service Upgrade27 Gorham St · 560 ft NW · ElectricalAug 27$27,000
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400 amp service upgrade58 Elmwood St · 760 ft NW · ElectricalAug 27$5,000
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Residential weatherization/air sealing18 Paulina St · 950 ft N · Alteration or repairAug 25$2,000
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Complete all new electrical of new house started by previous electrician68 Dover St · 830 ft S · ElectricalAug 24$8,000
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Repair rear decks21 Simpson Ave · 700 ft NE · Alteration or repairAug 24$22,000
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Remove existing roofing materials from the front/main roof area (rear roof section excluded) and install…12 Harrison Rd · 660 ft W · RoofingAug 24$13,500
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4 NAVIEN Water heaters,1 laundry19 Winter St · 550 ft E · PlumbingAug 20not listed
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4 gas water heaters in the basement19 Winter St · 550 ft E · PlumbingAug 20not listed
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Ufer Ground Foundation of Back Yard Cottage with #4 copper to rebar for new service27 Gorham St · 560 ft NW · ElectricalAug 20$250
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Ground Foundation with #4 copper to rebar for new service27 Gorham St · 560 ft NW · ElectricalAug 20$250
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Remove third floor gable roof and replace with Mansard Roof and extend the back wall of building19 Winter St · 550 ft E · Alteration or repairAug 20$419,000
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Finish plumbing for new house68 Dover St · 830 ft S · PlumbingAug 19not listed
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Install (1) Navien, and connect gas for (3) Fixtures68 Dover St · 830 ft S · PlumbingAug 19not listed
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Remove/replace 7 existing windows & 1 exterior door73 Elmwood St · 930 ft W · Alteration or repairAug 19$17,299
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Replace 11 windows58 Elmwood St · 760 ft NW · Alteration or repairAug 19$18,522
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Replace main beams43 Irving St · 830 ft NE · Alteration or repairAug 11$64,845
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Installation and wiring of replacement mixed system into existing ductwork34 Irving St · 720 ft NE · ElectricalAug 10$11,531
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Install new 100 amp sub panel associated with e26-00100423 Irving St · 580 ft NE · ElectricalAug 6$1,500
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Install 20 replacement windows55 Dover St · 830 ft S · Alteration or repairAug 6$46,622
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Installation and wiring of replacement system into existing ductwork consisting of two condensers and two air…34 Irving St · 720 ft NE · Alteration or repairAug 3$46,124
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Apt 1 - 2nd Floor Bathroom - Replace bathtub, no structural change18 Paulina St · 950 ft N · PlumbingJul 30not listed
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Gas furnace replacement39 Jay St · 340 ft W · PlumbingJul 30not listed
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Remove & replace 3 windows34 Elmwood St · 730 ft NW · Alteration or repairJul 30$16,725
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Insulate 2411 sq.ft exterior walls with cellulose insulation insulate 240 sq.ft attic slope with cellulose…24 Kingston St · 540 ft SW · Alteration or repairJul 30$14,495
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Wiring to 2 heat pump condenser (1 for each unit)7 Campbell Pk · 610 ft SW · ElectricalJul 29$2,000
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1/2 bathroom second floor, full bathroom third floor & adding laundry connection third floor23 Irving St · 580 ft NE · PlumbingJul 28not listed
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200amp service upgrade and wiring to 1 heat pump condenser wiring to central air23 Kingston St · 460 ft SW · ElectricalJul 28$7,000
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Third floor bathroom renovation12 Lester Terr · 330 ft SW · Alteration or repairJul 27$42,500
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Replace existing rear deck56 Meacham Rd · 490 ft S · Alteration or repairJul 27$13,181
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Project description changed from new construction of a 3 family to a 2.5 story renovation and addition for a…62 Elmwood St · 750 ft W · New buildingJul 27$497,818
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1 Bathroom12 Lester Terr · 330 ft SW · PlumbingJul 20not listed
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Relocate lighting and outlets for bathroom remodel12 Lester Terr · 330 ft SW · ElectricalJul 20$2,250
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Replace existing fossil fuel furnace with 3 ton air source heat pump58 Gorham St · 440 ft W · ElectricalJul 20$4,000
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200A to 400A electrical service upgrade9 Jay St · 390 ft N · ElectricalJul 16$10,000
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Insulation + Air Sealing23 Kingston St · 460 ft SW · AdditionJul 16$7,200
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Install 1 3 panel door for replacement68 Dover St · 830 ft S · Alteration or repairJul 16$22,154
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Foundation Permit: addition to rear of building -BUILDING PERMIT B26-00069919 Winter St · 550 ft E · Alteration or repairJul 15$16,000
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Re wire first floor bath23 Irving St · 580 ft NE · ElectricalJul 14$4,000
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Asphalt shingles replacement on the upper main house44 Cameron Ave · 960 ft NW · RoofingJul 14$20,000
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Install EV charger with intergrated load management26 Chandler St · 760 ft NE · ElectricalJul 13$3,000
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Wiring for new primary bathroom24 Kingston St · 540 ft SW · ElectricalJul 8$11,000
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Replace existing fossil fuel furnace with 3T air source heat pump58 Gorham St · 440 ft W · Mechanical (HVAC)Jul 7$19,498
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Siding10 Harrison Rd · 690 ft W · ElectricalJul 6$1,500
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Install new plumbing for full bathroom24 Kingston St · 540 ft SW · PlumbingJul 1not listed
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New plumbing in entire home9 Jay St · 390 ft N · PlumbingJul 1not listed
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Renovate two bathrooms & laundry area 1st Floor: Gut & renovate the Half Bath23 Irving St · 580 ft NE · Alteration or repairJun 30$80,450
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2 replacement boilers69 Elmwood St · 930 ft W · PlumbingJun 26not listed
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Two replacement Boilers69 Elmwood St · 930 ft W · PlumbingJun 26not listed
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Foundation Ufer ground62 Elmwood St · 750 ft W · ElectricalJun 23$1,500
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Existing stair and landing to have new deck boards and railing31 Gorham St · 550 ft NW · Alteration or repairJun 22$15,995
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Ground Foundation with #4 copper to rebar for new service19 Winter St · 550 ft E · ElectricalJun 16$250
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Installation of (18) 440w roof top solar modules and associated electrical work13 Campbell Pk · 590 ft SW · ElectricalJun 16$25,083
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Wire 4 apartments including basement ADU19 Winter St · 550 ft E · ElectricalJun 11$30,000
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Residential weatherization/air sealing14 Irving St · 470 ft NE · Alteration or repairJun 11$2,000
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Install Ev charger with UL listed load management12 Park Ave · 550 ft E · ElectricalJun 4$1,000
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Renovate 2nd floor bedroom and add a bathroom on the second floor24 Kingston St · 540 ft SW · Alteration or repairJun 3$255,462
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(HOMEOWNER PERMIT) Full renovation of existing two-family dwelling9 Jay St · 390 ft N · Alteration or repairJun 2$400,000
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Lighting renovation, bathroom renovation7 Park Ave · 720 ft E · ElectricalMay 20$18,000
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Service upgrade to 400 amp5 Campbell Pk · 610 ft SW · ElectricalMay 20$11,000
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Interior third-floor renovation including selective demolition of closet/walls12 Lester Terr · 330 ft SW · Alteration or repairMay 19$10,500
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Install 5 replacement windows51 Elmwood St · 850 ft NW · Alteration or repairMay 14$10,416
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FOUNDATION ONLY FOR build 3 family on current lot62 Elmwood St · 750 ft W · Alteration or repairMay 14$110,000
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Rough electrical wiring for contracted AC solar PV system13 Campbell Pk · 590 ft SW · ElectricalMay 13$2,000
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Move and remount existing switches and outlets for reframing of walls between Master Bedroom and Master…12 Lester Terr · 330 ft SW · ElectricalMay 7$400
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Transfer of permit B23-00113968 Dover St · 830 ft S · Alteration or repairMay 6$44,100
Within a quarter mile1,000 ft to ¼ mi · 42 permits in 40 projects · 1 new building, $2.2M
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Wiring replacement for a gas boiler58 Irving St · 0.19 mi NE · ElectricalSep 14$500
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Replacement of Existing Cross Connection Device58 Irving St · 0.19 mi NE · PlumbingSep 10not listed
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Replacement of Existing Boiler58 Irving St · 0.19 mi NE · PlumbingSep 10not listed
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Replace signs for "santander": (replace wall sign @ 34.4 SQ ft) (reface projecting sign @ 9 SQ ft)403 Highland Ave · 0.23 mi SE · SignSep 2not listed
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Replacing 2 existing furnaces with new225 Morrison Ave · 0.22 mi E · PlumbingSep 1not listed
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Make final high voltage connections to sign403 Highland Ave · 0.23 mi SE · ElectricalSep 1$2,500
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Addition, Kitchen remodel, wire 3 bathrooms22 Winslow Ave · 0.22 mi E · ElectricalSep 1$17,700
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Install Rinnai Gas Boiler & Superstor Ultra EVO Indirect Hot Water Heater in the Basement × 2 permits125 Orchard St · 0.23 mi S · PlumbingAug 31not listed
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Wire a gas fed Rinnai boiler125 Orchard St · 0.23 mi S · ElectricalAug 28$800
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New air conditioning and heating system installation and ERV65 Cameron Ave · 0.22 mi NW · Mechanical (HVAC)Aug 27$30,000
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HVAC - Ductless mini splits22 Winslow Ave · 0.22 mi E · Mechanical (HVAC)Aug 27$34,569
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Remodeling 1 1/2 baths and the kitchen and adding 3/4 bath22 Winslow Ave · 0.22 mi E · PlumbingAug 17not listed
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Residential weatherization/air sealing125 Orchard St · 0.23 mi S · Alteration or repairAug 17$1,497
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Unit #1 - first fl - new full bath136 Orchard St · 0.21 mi S · PlumbingAug 5not listed
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Installing one new heat pump system on each level11 Chester Pl · 0.21 mi S · Mechanical (HVAC)Jul 30$55,000
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Remove the old sign, replace a new channel letter sign and existing blade sign refacing only246 Elm St · 0.22 mi SE · SignJul 21not listed
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200 amp Single Family Overhead Service Upgrade SER61 Cameron Ave · 0.21 mi NW · ElectricalJul 16$9,333
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Install ducted heat pump systems53 Chandler St · 0.22 mi NE · Mechanical (HVAC)Jul 7$38,500
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Install plumbing for new home53 Chandler St · 0.22 mi NE · PlumbingJul 2not listed
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Replace bathroom fixtures48 Chester St · 0.25 mi SE · PlumbingJul 1not listed
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Wire single family home B26-00043815 Chester Pl · 0.20 mi S · ElectricalJun 30$43,500
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ONE Pipe boot replacement on section of roof above bathroom67 Simpson Ave · 0.24 mi NE · Alteration or repairJun 30$4,999
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CHANGE OF CONTRACTOR 8/24/26 - JS Rebuild Converting to a Single Family Home from a Two Family15 Chester Pl · 0.20 mi S · Alteration or repairJun 30$1,031,504
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First floor bathroom rewire48 Chester St · 0.25 mi SE · ElectricalJun 29$1,000
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Install Low Voltage Security System consisting of burglary devices and fire devices in 2 Units11 Chester Pl · 0.21 mi S · ElectricalJun 16$3,800
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Insulating exterior walls using cellulose R1550 Simpson Ave · 0.20 mi N · Alteration or repairJun 15$8,099
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Rewire unit 32 u it 44 and unit 46123 Orchard St · 0.23 mi S · ElectricalJun 8$35,000
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Residential weatherization/air sealing69 Cameron Ave · 0.22 mi W · Alteration or repairJun 4$16,000
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Proposed 4-story building with 3 dwelling units53 Chester St · 0.22 mi SE · New buildingJun 3$2,184,000
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6x tv outlets and 1x recessed light246 Elm St · 0.22 mi SE · ElectricalJun 2$2,000
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May 26 to Jun 2$3,624
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Redoing 1st floor bathroom, changing tub to a shower48 Chester St · 0.25 mi SE · Alteration or repairMay 26$42,000
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Replacing gas furnace with new in existing location in the basement11 Cameron Ave · 0.23 mi NW · PlumbingMay 21not listed
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Underground service 400 amps53 Chester St · 0.22 mi SE · ElectricalMay 21$3,000
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2nd Floor Kitchen remodel22 Winslow Ave · 0.22 mi E · Alteration or repairMay 20$654,382
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Full bathroom in the attic: Toilet, Sink, Shower69 Cameron Ave · 0.22 mi W · PlumbingMay 15not listed
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Bathroom remodel with floor heat and combo wahser dryer136 Orchard St · 0.21 mi S · ElectricalMay 15$6,800
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6 SQ Of EPDM Membrane Replacement | Back Addition only19 Day St · 0.21 mi S · Alteration or repairMay 14$7,290
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Wire new 2 family house11 Chester Pl · 0.21 mi S · ElectricalMay 11$58,000
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Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program21 Day St · 0.20 mi S · Alteration or repairMay 11$21,000
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- 12 Thorndike St newest permit May 11, 2026
- 32 Thorndike St newest permit Sep 15, 2026
- 7 Thorndike St newest permit Mar 20, 2025
Somerville Inspectional Services Division updated its data Oct 10, 2026. We checked it Oct 10, 15:20 UTC. See the city's official records (SomerStat, City of Somerville, ODbL 1.0).
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