# Building permits at 205 College Ave, Somerville, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $649,322 alteration or repair at 62 Talbot Ave, permitted Jul 20.

Five permits on record here. The newest, Nov 1, 2024: Replacing gas dryer in laundry room. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 40 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2024 | Plumbing | Replacing gas dryer in laundry room. | Not listed | [G24-000502](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G24-000502/) |
| Jan 9, 2023 | Alteration or repair | Remove 33 windows and replace with 33 new replacement windows. No structural work | $28,133 | [B23-000021](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B23-000021/) |
| Aug 9, 2018 | Plumbing | replace gas stove | Not listed | [G18-000490](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G18-000490/) |
| Jan 8, 2018 | Plumbing | replace water heater | Not listed | [P18-000005](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P18-000005/) |
| Jan 8, 2018 | Plumbing | replace water heater | Not listed | [G18-000005](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G18-000005/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 26 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | [11 Bromfield Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/11-bromfield-rd/) | 910 ft S | Alteration or repair | install 5 windows and 2 entry doors for replacement. no structural changes. | $21,649 | [B26-001544](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001544/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [22 Warner St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/22-warner-st/) | 940 ft S | Plumbing | Install 40 gal gas water heater | Not listed | [P26-000533](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000533/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [22 Warner St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/22-warner-st/) | 940 ft S | Plumbing | 40 gal gas water heater replacement | Not listed | [G26-000417](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000417/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [20 Lower Campus Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/20-lower-campus-rd/) | 780 ft SW | Fence, wall or deck | ELLIS OVAL TUFTS UNIVERSITY: Provide rental of one pre-fabricated ADA Ramp and landing to accommodate handicap seating at bleacher section. Seating area is 5 ft deep x 15 ft wide. Ramp is 4 ft wide with appropriate slope and railings. Erect 19 September 2026 and remove after November 23, 2026. | $10,672 | [B26-001290](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001290/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [62 Talbot Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/62-talbot-ave/) | 980 ft W | Electrical | Provide low voltage interlock wiring for HVAC upgrades. All work will be done above ground. 1 – New Fume Hood (Mount and wire factory provided sensors, and interface the factory furnished and installed BACnet card with the BMS, all associated control components furnished by the equipment manufactu | $5,000 | [E26-001300](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001300/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [105 Pearson Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/105-pearson-rd/) | 420 ft E | Electrical | Install four new dedicated 20A circuits for the second floor unit | $6,800 | [E26-001240](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001240/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [62 Talbot Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/62-talbot-ave/) | 980 ft W | Mechanical (HVAC) | Renovation of the Joshi Lab at Tufts University. Demo existing ductwork & reinstall as shown on HVAC Drawings. No equipment outside | $50,000 | [SM26-000126](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000126/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [26 Warner St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/26-warner-st/) | 920 ft SE | Plumbing | redo kitchens for unit 1 & 2 floors and redo bathrooms 1st, 2nd, 3rd floors. | Not listed | [P26-000499](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000499/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [62 Talbot Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/62-talbot-ave/) | 980 ft W | Electrical | Install 45 total cables, 20 locations. | $15,014 | [E26-001248](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001248/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [105 Pearson Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/105-pearson-rd/) | 420 ft E | Electrical | Add outlet on deck front and back | $600 | [E26-001217](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001217/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [161 College Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/161-college-ave/) | 680 ft S | Alteration or repair | Insulation + Air Sealing | $1,000 | [B26-001292](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001292/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [92 Pearson Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/92-pearson-rd/) | 430 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization and air sealing with the Mass Save Program. No structural changes. | $17,929 | [B26-001252](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001252/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [53 Bromfield Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/53-bromfield-rd/) | 490 ft SE | Electrical | Run new dedicated circuit and install new EV charger | $1,500 | [E26-001206](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001206/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [26 Warner St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/26-warner-st/) | 920 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Kitchens and bathrooms renovation, adding half bath to 1st floor, adding closet to each unit, enclose walls, replace windows | $115,000 | [B26-001153](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001153/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [62 Talbot Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/62-talbot-ave/) | 980 ft W | Electrical | Electrical remodel | $25,000 | [E26-001113](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001113/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [26 Warner St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/26-warner-st/) | 920 ft SE | Electrical | Make Safe - currently power has been disconnected rom utility (need inspection to clear. Rewire unit 1 & Rewire unit 2 (consisting of two floors). 120-volt smoke detectors will be installed in each unit. Service will remain untouched; existing panels will be removed and moved to each unit's designat | $45,000 | [E26-000451](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000451/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [20 Lower Campus Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/20-lower-campus-rd/) | 780 ft SW | Electrical | Installation of (1) 8' x 8' x 6" precast concrete pad. This pad will be used to stage (1) 225kVA transformer and (1) electrical distribution cabinet for an EV project. The electrical feed to the transformer is coming from existing building infrastructure. | $5,000 | [B26-001019](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001019/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [105 Pearson Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/105-pearson-rd/) | 420 ft E | Alteration or repair | Renovation of front and rear level one porches. Second floor porches not in scope | $28,500 | [B26-000998](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000998/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [155 College Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/155-college-ave/) | 810 ft S | Plumbing | replace gas stove | Not listed | [G26-000333](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000333/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [62 Talbot Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/62-talbot-ave/) | 980 ft W | Plumbing | addition of two sinks, two eyewash, dishwaher connection | Not listed | [P26-000411](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000411/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [62 Talbot Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/62-talbot-ave/) | 980 ft W | Alteration or repair | Renovation of existing Lab Space for research group. Scope consists of demolition of existing flooring/finishes and partial removal of existing wall to accommodate new secondary lab room. MEP demolition includes removal of existing Plumbing (where shown), HVAC equipment and piping (as shown), as wel | $649,322 | [B26-000798](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000798/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [20 Lower Campus Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/20-lower-campus-rd/) | 780 ft SW | Electrical | Install EV charging stations with precast concrete pads and bollards WORK @ 18 LOWER CAMPUS RD- COHEN LOT | $98,000 | [E26-000951](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000951/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [62 Talbot Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/62-talbot-ave/) | 980 ft W | Electrical | Demolition/make-safe, temporary lighting and power, branch power, lighting, lighting controls/switching, Wiremold/raceway, overhead service panels, equipment connections, fire alarm device work, low-voltage sleeves/pathways, cable tray, and structured cabling. | $95,000 | [E26-000886](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000886/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [120 Pearson Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/120-pearson-rd/) | 280 ft E | Plumbing | boiler with indirect installation | Not listed | [P26-000314](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000314/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [120 Pearson Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/120-pearson-rd/) | 280 ft E | Plumbing | Gas boiler installation | Not listed | [G26-000259](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000259/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [62 Talbot Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/62-talbot-ave/) | 980 ft W | Alteration or repair | Alteration of Classroom Space - Update floors, ceiling tiles and seating | $259,270 | [B26-000704](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000704/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 14 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | [52 Powder House Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/52-powder-house-blvd/) | 0.22 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Installation of (1) Double Hung Window Insert, (1) Casement Window, (2) Fixed Rectangle Window Inserts in existing openings. No structural changes | $13,302 | [B26-001551](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001551/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [1 Walker St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/1-walker-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Demolition | Demolish existing outdoor covered garage PERMIT TO REBUILD B26-000383 DEMO ON OR AFTER SEPTEMBER 9, 2026 | $10,000 | [D26-000018](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/D26-000018/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [52 Powder House Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/52-powder-house-blvd/) | 0.22 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Installation of (22) Double Hung Window Inserts in existing openings. Like-for-like with no structural changes. | $53,366 | [B26-001328](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001328/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [25 Warner St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/25-warner-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Electrical | Moving 200 amp service to the opposite side of the property (this will be a new service) | $6,000 | [E26-001185](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001185/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [26 Leonard St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/26-leonard-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Electrical | Install EV charger | $1,500 | [E26-001136](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001136/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [25 Latin Way](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/25-latin-way/) | 0.24 mi W | Plumbing | Install Ansul valves and replace CO solenoid valves at kitchen equipment stations | Not listed | [G26-000344](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000344/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [15 Warner St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/15-warner-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Alteration or repair | Install new replacement windows with proper flashing, sealants and insulation where needed.Quantity-(14) | $10,595 | [B26-000795](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000795/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [25 Latin Way](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/25-latin-way/) | 0.24 mi W | Electrical | Add fire alarm monitor modules to Ansul and CO systems that are being installed by others. | $9,500 | [E26-001096](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001096/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [44 Walker St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/44-walker-st/) | 0.25 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Interior repairs due to water damage. Open walls, insulation, light electrical. | $9,908 | [B26-000974](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000974/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [25 Latin Way](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/25-latin-way/) | 0.24 mi W | Electrical | Furnish and install wiring for multiple Honeywell E3 (c.o. detection) systems & Ansul, gas valve to cooking equipment wiring. | $12,000 | [E26-000949](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000949/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [1 Walker St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/1-walker-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Electrical | 400A Electrical Service upgrade in a Two Family House. Addition of public meter. | $6,500 | [E26-000976](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000976/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [1 Walker St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/1-walker-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Electrical | Electrical work in the detached garage B26-000383 | $3,500 | [E26-000539](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000539/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [16 Powder House Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/16-powder-house-blvd/) | 0.20 mi S | Roofing | Remove and dispose of the existing garage roofing system down to the concrete deck. Install new tapered polyiso insulation and a fully adhered 60 mil white TPO roofing membrane, including all required flashing, edge metal, and waterproofing details. Install new 5" seamless aluminum gutter system and | $10,376 | [B26-000946](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000946/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [1 Walker St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/1-walker-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Plumbing | bath bar sink | Not listed | [P26-000278](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000278/) |

## 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 College Ave with permits, nearest house number first:

- [185 College Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/185-college-ave/): newest permit Jun 23, 2025
- [183 College Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/183-college-ave/): newest permit Jul 24, 2025
- [173 College Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/173-college-ave/): newest permit Dec 2, 2025
- [161 College Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/161-college-ave/): newest permit Aug 20, 2026
- [155 College Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/155-college-ave/): newest permit Jul 21, 2026
- [150 College Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/150-college-ave/): newest permit Apr 21, 2026
- [118 College Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/118-college-ave/): newest permit Sep 18, 2025
- [115 College Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/115-college-ave/): newest permit Jan 12, 2026
- [110 College Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/110-college-ave/): newest permit Dec 22, 2025
- [95 College Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/95-college-ave/): newest permit Dec 13, 2024

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Source: Somerville Inspectional Services Division permit data (https://data.somervillema.gov/d/nneb-s3f7), SomerStat, City of Somerville, ODbL 1.0 (https://opendatacommons.org/licenses/odbl/1-0/). Checked 2026-10-13 17:57 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

Contains information from Applications for Permits and Licenses (SomerStat, City of Somerville), which is made available here under the Open Database License (ODbL). Database: https://data.somervillema.gov/d/nneb-s3f7 License: https://opendatacommons.org/licenses/odbl/1-0/

Map, all 5 permits at this address and 40 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/205-college-ave/