# Building permits at 23 Elm St, Somerville, MA

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

21 permits on record here. The newest, Aug 5: Replace the existing water heater. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 126 more permits (122 projects) since May 1. Six are for new buildings, the nearest 820 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2026 | Plumbing | Replace the existing water heater | Not listed | [P26-000450](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000450/) |
| Aug 12, 2025 | Mechanical (HVAC) | air conditioner condenser with duct work | $11,500 | [SM25-000130](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM25-000130/) |
| Jul 17, 2025 | Electrical | Wire furnace and condenser | $800 | [E25-001004](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E25-001004/) |
| Jul 30, 2024 | Plumbing | Replacement of Existing Furnace | Not listed | [G24-000315](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G24-000315/) |
| Jul 21, 2023 | Plumbing | Renovation, unit 208 kitchen and 2 full bath. | Not listed | [P23-000467](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P23-000467/) |
| Jul 19, 2023 | Alteration or repair | Remodel 2 bathrooms, and replace all the kitchen cabinets and counter | $35,000 | [B23-001017](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B23-001017/) |
| Jul 18, 2023 | Electrical | Renovation for 2 bathroom and 1 kitchen | $8,000 | [E23-001121](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E23-001121/) |
| Dec 13, 2021 | Alteration or repair | Remove and dispose of existing decking, install 2x2 tube steel welded, install PT sleepers, PVC decking and PVC perimeter trim for 18 deck locations. | $172,000 | [B21-001942](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B21-001942/) |
| Dec 8, 2021 | Electrical | Add gfi outlets to balconies | $8,000 | [E21-001756](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E21-001756/) |
| Feb 10, 2020 | Mechanical (HVAC) | Furnace Replacement | $10,850 | [SM20-000008](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM20-000008/) |
| Dec 17, 2019 | Plumbing | Furnace replacement | Not listed | [G19-000857](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G19-000857/) |
| Jan 10, 2018 | Plumbing | electric water heater replacement | Not listed | [P17-001011](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P17-001011/) |
| Aug 4, 2016 | Electrical | Reconnect roof top condenser to unit # 108 | $250 | [E16-001295](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E16-001295/) |
| Aug 4, 2016 | Electrical | Reconnect roof top condenser to unit #107 | $250 | [E16-001294](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E16-001294/) |
| Aug 4, 2016 | Electrical | Reconnect roof top AC condenser to unit # 103 | $250 | [E16-001293](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E16-001293/) |
| Aug 4, 2016 | Electrical | Reconnect the roof top condenser that serves Unit # 102 | $250 | [E16-001292](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E16-001292/) |
| Jul 20, 2016 | Electrical | Disconnect and make safe 27 roof top ac units. The re-connect of these units will require an additional permit | $600 | [E16-000391](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E16-000391/) |
| Apr 25, 2016 | Mechanical (HVAC) | Reconnect (2) roof top units to existing ductwork | $20,000 | [SM15-000160](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM15-000160/) |
| Mar 4, 2016 | Electrical | Re-connect to roof top furnaces that were recently replaced | $1,200 | [E16-000340](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E16-000340/) |
| Nov 30, 2015 | Plumbing | Remove and replace (2) rooftop Heaters | Not listed | [G15-001045](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G15-001045/) |
| Jul 20, 2015 | Alteration or repair | Strip existing low sloped roof down to steel roof deck and install a new Carlisle.060 fully adhered EPDM roof and flashing system with new R-25 rigid roof insulation. | $206,100 | [B15-000901](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B15-000901/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 3 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [10 Porter St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/10-porter-st/) | 190 ft SE | Roofing | Zen Contracting, LLC shall furnish all labor, supervision, materials, equipment, permits, and disposal necessary to perform the roofing replacement work described in this Agreement. The contracted roofing work consists of approximately: • 12 squares of rubber roofing • 3 squares of asphalt shing | $19,400 | [B26-001549](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001549/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [12 Porter St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/12-porter-st/) | 180 ft SE | Roofing | New roof | $18,650 | [B26-001492](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001492/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [35 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/35-elm-st/) | 180 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. ( 853166, 853165) ( Unit 1 and Unit 2) | $5,000 | [B26-000808](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000808/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 60 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | [27 Porter St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/27-porter-st/) | 480 ft E | Mechanical (HVAC) | Install 2 HVAC systems with 2 zones each. 1 located in the basement and 1 located inside the mechanical closet on the 2nd floor. (Units 1 & 2) | $42,950 | [SM26-000193](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000193/) |
| Oct 8, 2026 | [33 Cedar St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/33-cedar-st/) | 780 ft N | Electrical | Temporary power | Not listed | [E26-001491](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001491/) |
| Oct 8, 2026 | [689 Somerville Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/689-somerville-ave/) | 660 ft SE | Roofing | Replace asphalt shingles only | $21,600 | [B26-001495](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001495/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [17 Stanford Terr](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/17-stanford-terr/) | 780 ft S | Alteration or repair | Weatherization and air sealing with the Mass Save Program. No structural changes. | $4,304 | [B26-001583](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001583/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [21 Cedar St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/21-cedar-st/) | 640 ft N | Plumbing | Replacement of Existing Hot Water Heater and Existing Cross Connection Device. | Not listed | [P26-000539](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000539/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [21 Cedar St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/21-cedar-st/) | 640 ft N | Plumbing | Replacement of Existing Boiler and Existing Hot Water Heater. | Not listed | [G26-000421](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000421/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [59 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/59-elm-st/) | 610 ft NW | Mechanical (HVAC) | Installation of replacement furnace | $9,685 | [SM26-000025](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000025/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [737 Somerville Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/737-somerville-ave/) | 330 ft SW | Electrical | Install 19 110v smokes throughout 3 units | $2,000 | [E26-001366](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001366/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [9 Carver St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/9-carver-st/) | 470 ft NE | Alteration or repair | (homeowner's permit) - remove existing flooring and replace with3/4 tongue and groove plywood | $4,000 | [B26-001428](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001428/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [12 Mossland St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/12-mossland-st/) | 610 ft NW | Mechanical (HVAC) | Install 2 HVAC systems Heat Pump. 1 located in the basement with 2 zones, and 1 located in the attic | $14,000 | [SM26-000170](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000170/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [7 Craigie Terr](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/7-craigie-terr/) | 490 ft SE | Electrical | bring dryer circuit up to code | $850 | [E26-001296](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001296/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [14 Mossland St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/14-mossland-st/) | 600 ft NW | Plumbing | rough plumbing | Not listed | [P26-000515](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000515/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [12 Mossland St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/12-mossland-st/) | 610 ft NW | Plumbing | rough plumbing | Not listed | [P26-000514](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000514/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [14 Mossland St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/14-mossland-st/) | 600 ft NW | Plumbing | Two Fireplaces, 1 Stove, 1 Water Heater | Not listed | [G26-000402](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000402/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [12 Mossland St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/12-mossland-st/) | 610 ft NW | Plumbing | Two Fireplaces, 1 Stove, 1 Water Heater | Not listed | [G26-000401](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000401/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [61 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/61-elm-st/) | 640 ft NW | Fence, wall or deck | (Homeowner Permit) Repair front masonry stairs and landing, install stone veneer on stairs, front foundation, and front retaining wall, and repave existing asphalt driveway. | $46,000 | [B26-001311](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001311/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [21 Cedar St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/21-cedar-st/) | 640 ft N | Electrical | Wiring replacement for a gas boiler. | $500 | [E26-001239](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001239/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [10 Lowell St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/10-lowell-st/) | 960 ft SE | Plumbing | Bathroom remodeling | Not listed | [P26-000500](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000500/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [9 Adelaide Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/9-adelaide-rd/) | 390 ft W | Electrical | Install A/C condenser 40 amp | $1,800 | [E25-000132](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E25-000132/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [55 Craigie St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/55-craigie-st/) | 780 ft E | Alteration or repair | Remove existing Kitchen & Install New Kitchen (same location & footprint) | $12,000 | [B26-001147](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001147/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [27 Porter St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/27-porter-st/) | 480 ft E | Electrical | Install a Fire alarm system | $10,000 | [E26-001111](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001111/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [10 Lowell St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/10-lowell-st/) | 960 ft SE | Electrical | Bathroom renovation | $1,000 | [E26-001142](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001142/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [35 Ibbetson St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/35-ibbetson-st/) | 830 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. | $11,000 | [B26-001162](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001162/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [12 Mossland St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/12-mossland-st/) | 610 ft NW | Electrical | Complete wiring of 2 family dwelling | $30,000 | [E26-000696](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000696/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [10 Lowell St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/10-lowell-st/) | 960 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Bathroom Remodel - no layout changes | $26,750 | [B26-001100](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001100/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [35 Cedar St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/35-cedar-st/) | 820 ft N | New building | New Construction 3 Unit Semi-Detached House FOUNDATION ONLY PERMIT B25-001623 | $621,000 | [B25-001528](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B25-001528/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [55 Craigie St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/55-craigie-st/) | 780 ft E | Electrical | Add Sub Panel, Range,Hood,Washer,Dryer | $5,500 | [E26-001079](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001079/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [12 Greenwood Terr](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/12-greenwood-terr/) | 590 ft S | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. | $9,882 | [B26-001087](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001087/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [95 Prentiss St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/95-prentiss-st/) | 910 ft S | Mechanical (HVAC) | Installation of one new air source Bosch ducted heat pump in place of existing gas furnace. | $15,366 | [SM26-000115](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000115/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [23 Ibbetson St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/23-ibbetson-st/) | 840 ft SE | Alteration or repair | DEMO AND ASBESTOS ABATEMENT TO BE DONE BY OTHERS first floor bathroom water damage from stack. We will put all back in the same locations tile wall prep for shower and floor,insulation,drywall. Grout and sealer,prime and paint. and all the fixtures go backwe will put | $28,808 | [B26-000793](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000793/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [23 Ibbetson St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/23-ibbetson-st/) | 840 ft SE | Electrical | Bathroom: rewire bathroom, install exhaust fan, 3 switches vanity light and outlet. Relocate splice to basement and cut out existing deenergized knob and tube. | $2,700 | [E26-000972](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000972/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [23 Ibbetson St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/23-ibbetson-st/) | 840 ft SE | Other | Asbestos Removal | $4,250 | [B26-000961](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000961/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [49 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/49-elm-st/) | 360 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Install 2 Ton Custom Comfort Heat Pump/Condenser at Ground Level on the Right Side of the House and Matching Coil in Second Floor Utility Closet | $14,634 | [B25-001126](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B25-001126/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [55 Craigie St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/55-craigie-st/) | 780 ft E | Electrical | Rewire Kitchen and Bath,add Sub panel | $7,000 | [E26-000941](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000941/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [321 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/321-beacon-st/) | 810 ft S | Plumbing | replace tub to shower | Not listed | [P26-000380](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000380/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [665a Somerville Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/665a-somerville-ave/) | 930 ft SE | Alteration or repair | remove existing skylight and install new Velux curb mounted fixed skylight | $7,300 | [B26-000870](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000870/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [9 Gilson Terr](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/9-gilson-terr/) | 490 ft N | Plumbing | replacement of a dishwasher | Not listed | [P26-000348](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000348/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [75 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/75-elm-st/) | 940 ft NW | Electrical | City of Somerville - JFK Schoolyard Site Lighting | $35,000 | [E26-000867](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000867/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [54 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/54-elm-st/) | 550 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Interior build-out of a commercial bakery space. Scope includes general construction, electrical and plumbing modifications, installation of electric bakery equipment, and interior finishes. No commercial cooking hood or grease-laden vapor producing equipment is included. All food products will be p | $162,117 | [B26-000555](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000555/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [737 Somerville Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/737-somerville-ave/) | 330 ft SW | Electrical | Service upgrade from 100 amp to 400 amp (underground) | $10,000 | [E25-001946](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E25-001946/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [337 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/337-beacon-st/) | 650 ft S | Plumbing | Gas Stove @ 339A Beacon St | Not listed | [G26-000261](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000261/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [35 Ibbetson St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/35-ibbetson-st/) | 830 ft SE | Plumbing | Renew two bathroom units | Not listed | [P26-000313](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000313/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [9 Porter St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/9-porter-st/) | 270 ft SE | Alteration or repair | install 19 replacement windows. no structural changes. 2 bathroom windows and staircase window are tempered. | $30,445 | [B26-000717](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000717/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [14 Mossland St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/14-mossland-st/) | 600 ft NW | Electrical | Complete wiring of dwelling | $30,000 | [E26-000703](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000703/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [35 Cedar St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/35-cedar-st/) | 820 ft N | Electrical | Ufer ground | $1,000 | [E26-000676](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000676/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [33 Cedar St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/33-cedar-st/) | 780 ft N | Electrical | Ufer Ground | $1,000 | [E26-000675](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000675/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [27 Porter St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/27-porter-st/) | 480 ft E | Alteration or repair | Renovate an Existing 3 Family Building. Total gut/demo of 2 front units. New MEP, Framing, underpinning foundation. Reconfigure Back Unit minor changes to MEP. new Sprinkler/FA Throughout 3 units. | $1,325,000 | [B26-000075](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000075/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [54 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/54-elm-st/) | 550 ft NW | Electrical | Demolition and safe removal of existing wiring ● Temporary power and lighting during construction ● Installation of LED panels, lighting fixtures, and track lighting ● Installation of outlets and receptacles throughout dining and kitchen areas ● Installation of circuits and connections for a | $16,000 | [E26-000673](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000673/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [54 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/54-elm-st/) | 550 ft NW | Plumbing | Plumbing rough and finish for: a prep sink, 3-hand sink, a 3-compartment sink, 5-floors drains, 1 water heater, a dishwasher, a mop sink | Not listed | [P26-000287](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000287/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [7 Craigie Terr](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/7-craigie-terr/) | 490 ft SE | Plumbing | Bring existing water heater to code | Not listed | [P26-000262](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000262/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [74 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/74-elm-st/) | 810 ft NW | Alteration or repair | INSULATE ALUMINUM WALLS 6" CELLULOSE Withdrawn per applicant see attached email - JS 5/27/26 | $10,241 | [B26-000601](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000601/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [35 Ibbetson St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/35-ibbetson-st/) | 830 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Remodeling two full bathrooms using the same foot print/layout, one bathroom in each unit | $61,050 | [B26-000540](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000540/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [27 Porter St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/27-porter-st/) | 480 ft E | Electrical | Rewired the whole 2unit apartment | $38,000 | [E26-000504](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000504/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [349 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/349-beacon-st/) | 550 ft SW | Roofing | strip and re-roof asphalt shingles, repair damaged boards, ice and watershield, synthetic underlayment, flashing, ridge vent, asphalt shingles | $13,650 | [B26-000578](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000578/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [27 Porter St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/27-porter-st/) | 480 ft E | Plumbing | Install plumbing for 3 units | Not listed | [P26-000265](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000265/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [35 Ibbetson St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/35-ibbetson-st/) | 830 ft SE | Electrical | Two Bathrooms & New Service | $14,000 | [E26-000562](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000562/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [330 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/330-beacon-st/) | 850 ft S | Plumbing | 4 NAVIEN Water heaters | Not listed | [G26-000219](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000219/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [7 Craigie Terr](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/7-craigie-terr/) | 490 ft SE | Plumbing | Cap off 2 existing gas lines | Not listed | [G26-000217](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000217/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [12 Mossland St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/12-mossland-st/) | 610 ft NW | Electrical | Ground wire for foundation | $500 | [E26-000615](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000615/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [321 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/321-beacon-st/) | 810 ft S | Alteration or repair | Replace tub surround in the bathroom unit | $21,000 | [B26-000539](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000539/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 63 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | [229 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/229-summer-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Installation of (7) Double Hung Window Inserts in existing openings. No structural work. | $25,654 | [B26-001570](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001570/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [54 Belmont St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/54-belmont-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Addition | Foundation Only -Renovation/ADU permit B26-001097 | $25,000 | [B26-001189](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001189/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [54 Belmont St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/54-belmont-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Addition | Full Renovation, Addition & ADU Conversion Full gut renovation of the existing home, construction of new additions, installation of a full basement foundation system, conversion and integration of the barn into an ADU, full replacement of major mechanical systems, and completion of all required rest | $1,373,500 | [B26-001097](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001097/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [29 Lowell St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/29-lowell-st/) | 0.19 mi SE | Plumbing | all plumbing work for 3 family home | Not listed | [P26-000575](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000575/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [95 Lowell St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/95-lowell-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Alteration or repair | Re-build a triple deck per existing footprint | $55,000 | [B26-001364](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001364/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [95 Lowell St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/95-lowell-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Electrical | Wiring 3 lighs and 3 receptacles for rebuild rear 3 stories porches | $2,000 | [E26-001410](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001410/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [207 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/207-summer-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Alteration or repair | installation of a 42K BTU 5Zone Mitsubishi Ductless Branch Box System for Unit 3 207 Summer Street Somerville. We will install one 18K BTU 1-way ceiling cassette in between the other room and Living Room. Installing an MHK2 Thermostat in the Living Room to control this area. Then install 1- 6K BTU 1 | $29,126 | [B26-000549](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000549/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [37 Belmont St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/37-belmont-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical | Install new fire alarm to monitor the sprinkler system. | $1,900 | [E26-001390](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001390/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [6 Acadia Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/6-acadia-pk/) | 0.19 mi NW | Electrical | Remove service to allow new siding to be installed behind it. New service drop to house needed | $2,000 | [E26-001341](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001341/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [22 White St Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/22-white-st-pl/) | 0.19 mi NW | Roofing | Emergency roof repair/replacement | $25,100 | [B26-001380](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001380/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [29 Lowell St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/29-lowell-st/) | 0.19 mi SE | New building | New Construction Backyard Cottage -Foundation only permit B26-000580 | $380,000 | [B26-000573](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000573/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [42 Belmont St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/42-belmont-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Mechanical (HVAC) | Install 2 high velocity heat pump systems. Install Mitsubishi wall unit in workshop area | $68,383 | [SM26-000147](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000147/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [24 Miller St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/24-miller-st/) | 0.19 mi S | Electrical | Inspect and close out permit E19-001814 | $1,000 | [E26-001306](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001306/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [29 Lowell St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/29-lowell-st/) | 0.19 mi SE | Electrical | Ufer ground | $1,000 | [E26-001286](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001286/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [29 Lowell St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/29-lowell-st/) | 0.19 mi SE | Electrical | Ufer ground | $1,500 | [E26-000997](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000997/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [70 Porter St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/70-porter-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Ductless mini split install | $49,021 | [B25-000186](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B25-000186/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [642 Somerville Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/642-somerville-ave/) | 0.24 mi SE | Plumbing | boiler | Not listed | [P26-000490](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000490/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [642 Somerville Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/642-somerville-ave/) | 0.24 mi SE | Plumbing | boiler | Not listed | [G26-000381](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000381/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [42 Belmont St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/42-belmont-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Electrical | Heat Pump | $1,800 | [E26-001176](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001176/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [243 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/243-summer-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. ( 869437, 880892) ( Unit 1 and Unit 2) | $17,000 | [B26-001257](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001257/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [642 Somerville Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/642-somerville-ave/) | 0.24 mi SE | Electrical | 3 Boiler replacements | $1,800 | [E26-001229](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001229/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [54 Belmont St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/54-belmont-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Electrical | foundation grounding | $500 | [E26-001210](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001210/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [85 Lowell St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/85-lowell-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Electrical | Service Upgrade | $2,800 | [E26-000996](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000996/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [241 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/241-summer-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Electrical | Electrical work- Take over of Permit # E22-000020 | $1,500 | [E25-001681](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E25-001681/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [29 Lowell St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/29-lowell-st/) | 0.19 mi SE | Plumbing | Plumbing work for single family home | Not listed | [P26-000429](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000429/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [266 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/266-summer-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Alteration or repair | Replace front stairs and landing | $11,850 | [B26-001022](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001022/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [44 White St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/44-white-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | New building | Foundation Only (for 3 units) PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT B26-000617 | $68,814 | [B26-000698](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000698/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [42 Belmont St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/42-belmont-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Mechanical (HVAC) | Weatherization of existing dwelling including air sealing, attic, and wall insulation, dense-pack cellulose insulation, rigid foam insulation, fiberglass batt insulation, ventilation improvements. | $15,815 | [B26-001057](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001057/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [42 Belmont St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/42-belmont-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Roofing | Air seal the building envelope, dense-pack cellulose insulation in exterior walls through drill-and-plug method, insulate wood shingle wall cavities, and install rigid foam board insulation at basement rim joist/sill areas. | $4,587 | [B26-001056](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001056/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [42 Belmont St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/42-belmont-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Plumbing | Add half bath and washer | Not listed | [P26-000413](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000413/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [30 Belmont St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/30-belmont-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Remove & replace 21 windows; like for like size; no structural changes | $64,365 | [B26-000962](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000962/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [207 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/207-summer-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Plumbing | plumb tub, toilet and sink in third fl bathroom | Not listed | [P26-000398](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000398/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [44 White St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/44-white-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Demolition | Raze single family Building DEMO ON OR AFTER JULY 21, 2026 | $35,000 | [D26-000027](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/D26-000027/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [8 Belmont St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/8-belmont-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Alteration or repair | install 1 entry door for replacement. no structural changes. | $5,881 | [B26-000918](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000918/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [42 Belmont St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/42-belmont-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Electrical | Wire 3rd fl addition, Add mics outlets thouout floor 2 and floor 1. Wire basemnt food prep area in basement, Upgrade service to 400 amps 200 per unit E26-001176 | $16,000 | [E26-000869](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000869/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [42 Belmont St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/42-belmont-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Roofing | (HOMEOWNER PERMIT): replace basement windows, replace railings, reroof porch, new storage areas in basement and 3rd floor, new washer/dryer closet | $12,000 | [B26-000832](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000832/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [207 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/207-summer-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Electrical | Wire up bathroom | $1,500 | [E26-000721](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000721/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [14 White St Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/14-white-st-pl/) | 0.22 mi NW | Electrical | install 100 amp overhead temp setvice | $1,500 | [E26-000807](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000807/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [24 Belmont St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/24-belmont-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Solar | Install 7.48kW DC (17 panels) rooftop solar array | $37,400 | [B26-000773](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000773/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [26 Belmont St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/26-belmont-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Solar | Install 7.48kW DC (17 panels) rooftop solar array | $37,400 | [B26-000772](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000772/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [285 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/285-beacon-st/) | 0.25 mi S | Alteration or repair | Replace window | $13,700 | [B26-000707](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000707/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [44 White St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/44-white-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Electrical | Ufer grounding for new construction 3 family dwelling | $200 | [E26-000785](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000785/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [29 Lowell St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/29-lowell-st/) | 0.19 mi SE | New building | Foundation Permit for Backyard cottage -Construction permit B26-000573 | $18,000 | [B26-000580](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000580/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [24 Belmont St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/24-belmont-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Electrical | Install 7.48kW DC (17 panels) rooftop solar array | $12,508 | [E26-000754](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000754/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [26 Belmont St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/26-belmont-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Electrical | Install 7.48kW DC (17 panels) rooftop solar array | $12,508 | [E26-000753](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000753/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [29 Lowell St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/29-lowell-st/) | 0.19 mi SE | New building | New Foundation for 3 units -Construction permit B26-000541 | $40,000 | [B26-000571](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000571/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [37 Belmont St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/37-belmont-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Mechanical (HVAC) | Installation of two 96% gas furnace and central A/C systems with zone control — one system in the basement and one system on the top floor. | $30,000 | [SM26-000080](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000080/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [241 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/241-summer-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Plumbing | Replace boiler | Not listed | [P26-000303](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000303/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [241 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/241-summer-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Plumbing | Replace boiler | Not listed | [G26-000250](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000250/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [207 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/207-summer-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Alteration or repair | Remodel main bath unit 3 | $26,000 | [B26-000579](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000579/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [208 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/208-summer-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Electrical | B unit- Wire for new basement bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, hardwired smoke and co to code. A unit- Hardwired smoke and co to code. Upgrade service to 200A | $35,000 | [E26-000452](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000452/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [208 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/208-summer-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Plumbing | Relocate the gas valve for the laundry in the basement. And add first floor gas stove | Not listed | [G26-000238](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000238/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [8 Porter Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/8-porter-ave/) | 0.23 mi NE | Electrical | - 50ft trench, install 1 1/4 PVC pipe for future use for the garage, install (1) 20 amps circuit for patio outlets, Install (3) outlets, Install (12) low voltage landscape lights. | $2,600 | [E26-000697](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000697/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [208 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/208-summer-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID's: 864042, 864044) | $11,000 | [B26-000641](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000641/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [69 Lowell St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/69-lowell-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Electrical | Reconnect power to replacement gas boiler work @ 67 lowell | $3,000 | [E26-000405](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000405/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [37 Belmont St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/37-belmont-st/) | 0.24 mi E | New building | Vertical: Construction of a new one-story detached accessory dwelling unit (“backyard cottage”) located at the rear of the lot. -Foundation only permit b25-001805 | $270,000 | [B25-001806](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B25-001806/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [29 Lowell St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/29-lowell-st/) | 0.19 mi SE | Demolition | Demo existing 2 family structure -DEMO ON OR AFTER JUNE 4, 2026 | $25,000 | [D25-000056](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/D25-000056/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [29 Lowell St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/29-lowell-st/) | 0.19 mi SE | Demolition | Demo existing two bay garages -DEMO ON OR AFTER JUNE 4, 2026 | $5,000 | [D25-000055](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/D25-000055/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [314 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/314-beacon-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Plumbing | Replace above ground 3in pvc drainage piping | Not listed | [P23-000456](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P23-000456/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [314 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/314-beacon-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Plumbing | Water heater replacement | Not listed | [P23-000455](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P23-000455/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [314 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/314-beacon-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Plumbing | Water heater replacement | Not listed | [G23-000327](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G23-000327/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [37 Belmont St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/37-belmont-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Plumbing | 1 wet bar sink, 2 gas water heaters, 2 full bathrooms, 2 laundries, 1 ejector pump, 2 kitchens with ice maker, 2 half bathrooms and 4 3/4-bathrooms. | Not listed | [P26-000266](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000266/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [37 Belmont St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/37-belmont-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Plumbing | 2 gas stoves, 2 gas water heaters, 3 gas furnaces and 2 gas dryers | Not listed | [G26-000222](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000222/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

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## More on this street

Other addresses on Elm St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [31 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/31-elm-st/): newest permit Jun 5, 2025
- [35 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/35-elm-st/): newest permit Jun 11, 2026
- [36 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/36-elm-st/): newest permit Apr 8, 2026
- [45 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/45-elm-st/): newest permit Dec 12, 2025
- [49 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/49-elm-st/): newest permit Jul 7, 2026
- [50 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/50-elm-st/): newest permit Nov 22, 2024
- [54 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/54-elm-st/): newest permit Jun 16, 2026
- [55 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/55-elm-st/): newest permit Jul 22, 2025
- [58 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/58-elm-st/): newest permit Feb 2, 2026
- [59 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/59-elm-st/): newest permit Sep 25, 2026

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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 2026-10-09 12:03 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 21 permits at this address and 126 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/23-elm-st/