217 Summer St

Somerville, MA 02143

29 Lowell St: demolition permitted May 11, a new building Sep 9.

Six permits on record here. The newest, Dec 27, 2024: Replace Furnace. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 151 more permits (147 projects) since May 1. 10 are for new buildings, the nearest 720 ft away.

1. Replace Furnace

   Plumbing
   Dec 27, 2024not listed
2. 5'x21' - Remove and dispose of existing brick and replace with new red brick

   Alteration or repair
   Dec 9, 2024$19,900
3. Replacement of Existing Water Heater × 2 permits

   Plumbing
   Jun 22, 2020not listed
4. Install and wire lights and a outlet to first floor porch

   Electrical
   Nov 14, 2017$500
5. Front Porch Renovation

   Alteration or repair
   Oct 19, 2017$39,930

1. Re-build a triple deck per existing footprint

   95 Lowell St · 460 ft SE · Alteration or repair
   Sep 29$55,000
2. Removal and Reinstallation of existing solar equipment due to roof being replaced

   103 Belmont St · 820 ft E · Solar
   Sep 29$10,890
3. Single-family dwelling renovation consisting of the removal of the existing chimney and infill and patching…

   26 Tower St · 560 ft NE · Alteration or repair
   Sep 29$91,125
4. Supply & install (2) two systems with associated duct work

   214 Highland Ave · 900 ft NE · Mechanical (HVAC)
   Sep 28$50,225
5. Wiring 3 lighs and 3 receptacles for rebuild rear 3 stories porches

   95 Lowell St · 460 ft SE · Electrical
   Sep 28$2,000
6. Installation of a 42K BTU 5Zone Mitsubishi Ductless Branch Box System for Unit 3 207 Summer Street Somerville

   207 Summer St · 250 ft SE · Alteration or repair
   Sep 24$29,126
7. Install new fire alarm to monitor the sprinkler system

   37 Belmont St · 900 ft S · Electrical
   Sep 22$1,900
8. 400 amp service upgrade, basement lights, common area smokes/CO

   153 Lowell St · 670 ft NE · Electrical
   Sep 20$10,000
9. Removal and Reinstallation of existing solar equipment due to roof being replaced

   103 Belmont St · 820 ft E · Electrical
   Sep 20$5,750
10. (homeowner's permit) - remove existing flooring and replace with3/4 tongue and groove plywood

    9 Carver St · 710 ft W · Alteration or repair
    Sep 17$4,000
11. New pressure-treated deck with helical pile foundation

    3 Mountain Ave · 650 ft N · Alteration or repair
    Sep 11$12,300
12. Disconnect, cap, and make safe the existing gas piping and gas-fired equipment as required for demolition

    214 Highland Ave · 900 ft NE · Plumbing
    Sep 9not listed
13. New sprinklers systems installation - ADU

    22 Spring Hill Terr · 720 ft E · New building
    Sep 8$4,500
14. New sprinklers systems installation

    36 Tower St · 410 ft NE · Fire systems
    Sep 8$18,000
15. New sprinklers systems installation main building

    24 Spring Hill Terr · 720 ft E · Fire systems
    Sep 8$19,500
16. Install 2 high velocity heat pump systems

    42 Belmont St · 790 ft S · Mechanical (HVAC)
    Sep 3$68,383
17. Disconnect and make safe for removal all fixtures

    26 Tower St · 560 ft NE · Electrical
    Sep 2$1,000
18. Ductless mini split install

    70 Porter St · 460 ft NW · Alteration or repair
    Sep 2$49,021
19. Remove and install new landmark roof shingles

    54 Spring St · 860 ft SE · Roofing
    Sep 1$28,652
20. BX Wiring Replacement (Partial House)

    103 Belmont St · 820 ft E · Electrical
    Aug 31$2,315
21. Heat Pump

    42 Belmont St · 790 ft S · Electrical
    Aug 27$1,800
22. Residential weatherization/air sealing

    107 Belmont St · 850 ft E · Alteration or repair
    Aug 26$15,000
23. Residential weatherization/air sealing

    243 Summer St · 660 ft NW · Alteration or repair
    Aug 25$17,000
24. Rebuild existing rear exterior deck in the same location

    9 Brastow Ave · 280 ft E · Alteration or repair
    Aug 24$31,135
25. Foundation grounding

    54 Belmont St · 590 ft SE · Electrical
    Aug 17$500
26. Service Upgrade

    85 Lowell St · 520 ft S · Electrical
    Aug 17$2,800
27. Installation of a ducted heat pump in the attic for the third floor apartment

    107 Belmont St · 850 ft E · Mechanical (HVAC)
    Aug 13$20,500
28. Remove existing Kitchen & Install New Kitchen (same location & footprint)

    55 Craigie St · 550 ft S · Alteration or repair
    Aug 12$12,000
29. Install a Fire alarm system

    27 Porter St · 660 ft SW · Electrical
    Aug 11$10,000
30. Unit 3 apartment patch and paint electricians holes

    107 Belmont St · 850 ft E · Alteration or repair
    Aug 10$5,000
31. Installation of 75kva transformer (Add to permit E23-001379)

    236 Highland Ave · 580 ft NE · Electrical
    Aug 6$5,000
32. Replacement of 75 KVA Transformer

    236 Highland Ave · 580 ft NE · Electrical
    Aug 6$5,000
33. Strip and reroof approximately 2,800 square feet

    103 Belmont St · 820 ft E · Roofing
    Aug 5$27,800
34. Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program

    35 Ibbetson St · 980 ft S · Alteration or repair
    Aug 4$11,000
35. Electrical work- Take over of Permit # E22-000020

    241 Summer St · 620 ft NW · Electrical
    Aug 3$1,500
36. Underpin foundation, finish basement

    8 Spring Hill Terr · 950 ft E · Addition
    Aug 3$800,000
37. Add Sub Panel, Range,Hood,Washer,Dryer

    55 Craigie St · 550 ft S · Electrical
    Jul 27$5,500
38. Weatherization of existing dwelling including air sealing

    42 Belmont St · 790 ft S · Mechanical (HVAC)
    Jul 23$15,815
39. Air seal the building envelope

    42 Belmont St · 790 ft S · Roofing
    Jul 23$4,587
40. Add half bath and washer

    42 Belmont St · 790 ft S · Plumbing
    Jul 21not listed
41. Install new low voltage fire alarm

    36 Tower St · 410 ft NE · Electrical
    Jul 21$8,500
42. Plumb tub, toilet and sink in third fl bathroom

    207 Summer St · 250 ft SE · Plumbing
    Jul 9not listed
43. Rewire Kitchen and Bath,add Sub panel

    55 Craigie St · 550 ft S · Electrical
    Jul 2$7,000
44. Kitchen, laundry and bathroom for 3 floors

    214 Highland Ave · 900 ft NE · Plumbing
    Jul 1not listed
45. Wire 3rd fl addition, Add mics outlets thouout floor 2 and floor 1

    42 Belmont St · 790 ft S · Electrical
    Jun 30$16,000
46. Rewire 3rdfloor unit, front and back hallways and upgrade electrical service

    107 Belmont St · 850 ft E · Electrical
    Jun 29$10,000
47. (HOMEOWNER PERMIT): replace basement windows

    42 Belmont St · 790 ft S · Roofing
    Jun 26$12,000
48. Wire up bathroom

    207 Summer St · 250 ft SE · Electrical
    Jun 23$1,500
49. Service upgrade and home remodel

    13 Spring Hill Terr · 810 ft E · Electrical
    Jun 16$20,000
50. Install 3 HVAC systems

    36 Tower St · 410 ft NE · Mechanical (HVAC)
    Jun 11$46,000
51. Replace damaged liquid tite conduits

    236 Highland Ave · 580 ft NE · Electrical
    Jun 11$1,000
52. 21 Windows and Siding Replacement Full replacement of all existing windows • Full replacement of all…

    40 Tower St · 370 ft NE · Roofing
    Jun 11$289,509
53. Remove exterior light fixtures and re-install them

    40 Tower St · 370 ft NE · Electrical
    Jun 9$1,000
54. Renew two bathroom units

    35 Ibbetson St · 980 ft S · Plumbing
    Jun 4not listed
55. Replace water heater × 2 permits

    11 Mountain Ave · 730 ft N · Plumbing
    Jun 3not listed
56. Install 24 Harvey classic replacement window,energy star,inserts only,no structural work

    12 Francis St · 770 ft N · Alteration or repair
    Jun 1$18,720
57. Interior: Renovation of all three units

    214 Highland Ave · 900 ft NE · Alteration or repair
    May 26$467,542
58. Installation of two 96% gas furnace and central A/C systems with zone control — one system in the basement…

    37 Belmont St · 900 ft S · Mechanical (HVAC)
    May 22$30,000
59. Replace boiler × 2 permits

    241 Summer St · 620 ft NW · Plumbing
    May 22not listed
60. Remodel main bath unit 3

    207 Summer St · 250 ft SE · Alteration or repair
    May 21$26,000
61. New High Efficiency Heat pump with duct distribution system in attic feeding the second floor

    13 Spring Hill Terr · 810 ft E · Mechanical (HVAC)
    May 20$34,835
62. B unit- Wire for new basement bedroom

    208 Summer St · 300 ft SE · Electrical
    May 19$35,000
63. Relocate the gas valve for the laundry in the basement

    208 Summer St · 300 ft SE · Plumbing
    May 14not listed
64. 50ft trench, install 1 1/4 PVC pipe for future use for the garage

    8 Porter Ave · 580 ft NW · Electrical
    May 14$2,600
65. Wire EV charger

    124 Lowell St · 320 ft E · Electrical
    May 14$600
66. Renovate an Existing 3 Family Building

    27 Porter St · 660 ft SW · Alteration or repair
    May 14$1,325,000
67. Residential weatherization/air sealing

    208 Summer St · 300 ft SE · Alteration or repair
    May 13$11,000
68. Reconnect power to replacement gas boiler work @ 67 lowell

    69 Lowell St · 690 ft S · Electrical
    May 12$3,000
69. Vertical: Construction of a new one-story detached accessory dwelling unit (“backyard cottage”) located…

    37 Belmont St · 900 ft S · New building
    May 12$270,000
70. Remodeling two full bathrooms using the same foot print/layout

    35 Ibbetson St · 980 ft S · Alteration or repair
    May 7$61,050
71. Rewired the whole 2unit apartment

    27 Porter St · 660 ft SW · Electrical
    May 5$38,000
72. Install plumbing for 3 units

    27 Porter St · 660 ft SW · Plumbing
    May 4not listed
73. Two Bathrooms & New Service

    35 Ibbetson St · 980 ft S · Electrical
    May 4$14,000
74. 1 wet bar sink, 2 gas water heaters

    37 Belmont St · 900 ft S · Plumbing
    May 1not listed
75. 2 gas stoves, 2 gas water heaters, 3 gas furnaces and 2 gas dryers

    37 Belmont St · 900 ft S · Plumbing
    May 1not listed

1. Adding a Fujitsu cassette indoor unit on second floor and 1 outdoor condenser

   42 Spring St · 0.20 mi SE · Mechanical (HVAC)
   Oct 6$11,500
2. Permit for temporary service

   112 Albion St · 0.24 mi NE · Electrical
   Oct 5$1,500
3. Zen Contracting, LLC shall furnish all labor

   10 Porter St · 0.21 mi SW · Roofing
   Oct 5$19,400
4. Upgrade service from 100 to 200 amps Remove 1 meter

   74 Cedar St · 0.23 mi NW · Electrical
   Oct 2$3,100
5. All plumbing work for 3 family home

   29 Lowell St · 0.21 mi S · Plumbing
   Oct 1not listed
6. Replacement of Existing Hot Water Heater and Existing Cross Connection Device

   21 Cedar St · 0.21 mi W · Plumbing
   Oct 1not listed
7. Replacement of Existing Boiler and Existing Hot Water Heater

   21 Cedar St · 0.21 mi W · Plumbing
   Oct 1not listed
8. New roof

   12 Porter St · 0.20 mi SW · Roofing
   Oct 1$18,650
9. Re-attach electric after siding

   38 Harvard St · 0.23 mi SE · Electrical
   Sep 30$250
10. Replace 12 windows with new Andersen

    172 Summer St · 0.23 mi SE · Alteration or repair
    Sep 29$31,978
11. Electrical rewire of kitchen, two full bathrooms

    172 Summer St · 0.23 mi SE · Electrical
    Sep 28$12,000
12. Cap gas line for heat pump install

    78 Cedar St · 0.23 mi NW · Plumbing
    Sep 25not listed
13. Add a walk and closet and bathroom on master bathroom on first floor / remodeling kitchen/ remodeling a…

    172 Summer St · 0.23 mi SE · Alteration or repair
    Sep 24$168,500
14. Addition to permit number E26-001045

    42 Spring St · 0.20 mi SE · Electrical
    Sep 23$2,900
15. Swap out existing ATS switch for a new ATS switch

    186 Highland Ave · 0.19 mi E · Electrical
    Sep 22$16,500
16. Triple-decker Main Building Foundation: 112 A -Construction permit B25-001058

    112 Albion St · 0.24 mi NE · New building
    Sep 14$60,000
17. 1 bath at the 3 Floor

    80 Hudson St · 0.22 mi NE · Plumbing
    Sep 9not listed
18. New Construction Backyard Cottage -Foundation only permit B26-000580

    29 Lowell St · 0.21 mi S · New building
    Sep 9$380,000
19. Shingle Roofing Replacement 15 sq // EPDM Membrane Replacement 02 sq // Carpentry - Frame reinforcement…

    73 Hudson St · 0.24 mi NE · Alteration or repair
    Sep 8$19,367
20. Kitchen renovation, partial chimney demo, two new skylights

    74 Cedar St · 0.23 mi NW · Alteration or repair
    Sep 8$43,500
21. Change 100amps service to 400amps service

    106 Hudson St · 0.20 mi NE · Electrical
    Sep 3$10,000
22. Bring dryer circuit up to code

    7 Craigie Terr · 0.21 mi SW · Electrical
    Sep 2$850
23. Ufer ground × 2 permits

    29 Lowell St · 0.21 mi S · Electrical
    Jul 13 to Sep 2$2,500
24. New Bathroom wiring(3rd floor)

    80 Hudson St · 0.22 mi NE · Electrical
    Aug 27not listed
25. Wiring replacement for a gas boiler

    21 Cedar St · 0.21 mi W · Electrical
    Aug 27$500
26. Replace existing fossil fuel furnace with 4 ton air source heat pump

    75 Cedar St · 0.21 mi NW · Mechanical (HVAC)
    Aug 24$20,490
27. Residential weatherization/air sealing

    8 Albion Terr · 0.23 mi NE · Alteration or repair
    Aug 14$5,573
28. Renovate/repair two (2) units' home as follow: Painting and repairs: Repair walls and ceilings

    80 Hudson St · 0.22 mi NE · Alteration or repair
    Aug 10$113,015
29. Replace the existing water heater

    23 Elm St · 0.21 mi SW · Plumbing
    Aug 5not listed
30. Add a new entryway from the exterior to the basement

    42 Spring St · 0.20 mi SE · Alteration or repair
    Aug 4$180,000
31. Plumbing work for single family home

    29 Lowell St · 0.21 mi S · Plumbing
    Jul 30not listed
32. Primary bedroom suite with bathroom

    42 Spring St · 0.20 mi SE · Electrical
    Jul 29$22,000
33. Replace front stairs and landing

    266 Summer St · 0.23 mi NW · Alteration or repair
    Jul 29$11,850
34. New Construction 3 Unit Semi-Detached House FOUNDATION ONLY PERMIT B25-001623

    35 Cedar St · 0.19 mi W · New building
    Jul 29$621,000
35. Replace existing fossil fuel furnace with 4 ton air source heat pump

    75 Cedar St · 0.21 mi NW · Electrical
    Jul 27$4,000
36. Add bathroom to second floor

    42 Spring St · 0.20 mi SE · Plumbing
    Jul 23not listed
37. Roof Replacement

    85 Hudson St · 0.23 mi NE · Roofing
    Jul 16$15,400
38. Remove & replace 21 windows

    30 Belmont St · 0.19 mi S · Alteration or repair
    Jul 14$64,365
39. New dedicated circuits and receptacles for window ac unit to plug into

    100 Hudson St · 0.20 mi NE · Electrical
    Jul 13$7,000
40. Up grade 200 amp service and add public meter

    174 Summer St · 0.22 mi SE · Electrical
    Jul 10$4,500
41. DEMO AND ASBESTOS ABATEMENT TO BE DONE BY OTHERS first floor bathroom water damage from stack

    23 Ibbetson St · 0.21 mi S · Alteration or repair
    Jul 9$28,808
42. Bathroom: rewire bathroom, install exhaust fan

    23 Ibbetson St · 0.21 mi S · Electrical
    Jul 8$2,700
43. Asbestos Removal

    23 Ibbetson St · 0.21 mi S · Other
    Jul 7$4,250
44. Install 2 Ton Custom Comfort Heat Pump/Condenser at Ground Level on the Right Side of the House and Matching…

    49 Elm St · 0.23 mi W · Alteration or repair
    Jul 7$14,634
45. Bringing kitchen up to code

    79 Hudson St · 0.24 mi NE · Electrical
    Jul 6$3,500
46. Residential weatherization and air sealing with the Mass Save Program

    38 Spring St · 0.20 mi SE · Alteration or repair
    Jun 26$19,181
47. Replacement of a dishwasher

    9 Gilson Terr · 0.20 mi W · Plumbing
    Jun 23not listed
48. Mass Save Insulation

    7 Albion Terr · 0.23 mi NE · Alteration or repair
    Jun 22$2,355
49. Residential weatherization/air sealing

    35 Elm St · 0.23 mi SW · Alteration or repair
    Jun 11$5,000
50. Mass Save Weatherization/Insulation × 2 permits

    106 Hudson St · 0.20 mi NE · Alteration or repair
    Jun 11$8,502
51. Cottage Foundation: 112 I Albion St Permit to Construct B25-001067

    112 Albion St · 0.24 mi NE · New building
    Jun 11$40,000
52. Main Building Foundation: 112 F

    112 Albion St · 0.24 mi NE · New building
    Jun 11$60,000
53. Lot A Cottage Foundation: 112 D Albion St -See construction permit B25-001060

    112 Albion St · 0.24 mi NE · New building
    Jun 11$40,000
54. Residential weatherization/air sealing

    271 Highland Ave · 0.23 mi N · Alteration or repair
    Jun 9$4,000
55. Install 7.48kW DC (17 panels) rooftop solar array

    24 Belmont St · 0.21 mi S · Solar
    Jun 8$37,400
56. Install 7.48kW DC (17 panels) rooftop solar array

    26 Belmont St · 0.21 mi S · Solar
    Jun 8$37,400
57. Foundation Permit for Backyard cottage -Construction permit B26-000573

    29 Lowell St · 0.21 mi S · New building
    Jun 3$18,000
58. Install 7.48kW DC (17 panels) rooftop solar array

    24 Belmont St · 0.21 mi S · Electrical
    Jun 2$12,508
59. Install 7.48kW DC (17 panels) rooftop solar array

    26 Belmont St · 0.21 mi S · Electrical
    Jun 2$12,508
60. New Foundation for 3 units -Construction permit B26-000541

    29 Lowell St · 0.21 mi S · New building
    Jun 2$40,000
61. 2 family home upgrade from 200 to 400 amps

    34 Benton Rd · 0.22 mi E · Electrical
    Jun 1$3,500
62. Install 19 replacement windows

    9 Porter St · 0.20 mi SW · Alteration or repair
    May 21$30,445
63. 200A Upgrade for a 2 family and add public meter

    8 Albion Terr · 0.23 mi NE · Electrical
    May 19$8,000
64. Ufer ground

    35 Cedar St · 0.19 mi W · Electrical
    May 19$1,000
65. Ufer Ground

    33 Cedar St · 0.20 mi W · Electrical
    May 19$1,000
66. Demo existing 2 family structure -DEMO ON OR AFTER JUNE 4, 2026

    29 Lowell St · 0.21 mi S · Demolition
    May 11$25,000
67. Demo existing two bay garages -DEMO ON OR AFTER JUNE 4, 2026

    29 Lowell St · 0.21 mi S · Demolition
    May 11$5,000
68. Bring existing water heater to code

    7 Craigie Terr · 0.21 mi SW · Plumbing
    May 7not listed
69. Gas leak repair

    2 Benton Rd · 0.22 mi SE · Plumbing
    May 7not listed
70. Remove the wire running from the basement

    79 Hudson St · 0.24 mi NE · Electrical
    May 6$900
71. Wire electric stove, electric heater in front hall

    83 Cedar St · 0.22 mi NW · Electrical
    May 6$1,200
72. Cap off 2 existing gas lines

    7 Craigie Terr · 0.21 mi SW · Plumbing
    May 1not listed

• 215 Summer St newest permit Sep 29, 2025
• 211 Summer St newest permit May 20, 2025
• 224 Summer St newest permit Jan 12, 2026
• 208 Summer St newest permit May 19, 2026
• 207 Summer St newest permit Sep 24, 2026
• 199 Summer St newest permit Sep 30, 2025
• 238 Summer St newest permit Jun 4, 2025
• 241 Summer St newest permit Aug 3, 2026
• 191 Summer St newest permit May 14, 2025
• 243 Summer St newest permit Aug 25, 2026

Somerville Inspectional Services Division updated its data Oct 7, 2026. We checked it Oct 7, 17:09 UTC. See the city's official records (SomerStat, City of Somerville, ODbL 1.0).

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