# Building permits at 230 Elm St, Somerville, MA The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $2.2M new building at 53 Chester St, permitted Jun 3. 15 permits on record here. The newest, Jan 2, 2025: Install one set of Illuminated Channel letters reading "GOODWILL" onto front facade of building E24-001983. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 109 more permits (106 projects) since May 1. Four are for new buildings, the nearest 240 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jan 2, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Install one set of Illuminated Channel letters reading "GOODWILL" onto front facade of building E24-001983 | Not listed | [B24-001799](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B24-001799/) | | Dec 10, 2024 | Electrical | Wire up a sign See B24-001799 | $500 | [E24-001983](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E24-001983/) | | Sep 5, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Replace storefront and rotted floor framing | $120,000 | [B24-001330](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B24-001330/) | | Mar 14, 2023 | Electrical | AFA is installing a fire alarm system for the tenant | $9,000 | [E23-000316](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E23-000316/) | | Jan 3, 2023 | Plumbing | Plumbing for a new restaurant at 234 Elm St | Not listed | [P22-000800](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P22-000800/) | | Jan 3, 2023 | Plumbing | Installation of a new gas cook line for a restaurant at 234 Elm St | Not listed | [G22-000624](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G22-000624/) | | Nov 30, 2022 | Electrical | new wiring for tenant space,sushi bar, liquid bar,storage and counter @ 234 ELM ST | $11,000 | [E22-001838](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E22-001838/) | | Nov 8, 2022 | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation of existing restaurant with new finishes, fixtures and equipment @ 234 Elm St | $150,000 | [B22-001458](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B22-001458/) | | Oct 9, 2018 | Electrical | (3000) tkov/upgrade h/wired panel, h/wired siren, h/wired keypad @ 234 ELM ST | $199 | [E18-001717](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E18-001717/) | | Jul 15, 2016 | Electrical | replace existing lighting on main floor only with new led fixtures | $26,500 | [E16-001100](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E16-001100/) | | Jun 9, 2016 | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation Painting, Flooring, Ceiling Tile, Lights, Non-bearing partitions for dressing room | $205,000 | [B16-000811](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B16-000811/) | | Dec 3, 2015 | Electrical | install electrical new hood and makeup air unit,run 220 line for oven,relocate thermostat, - 234 ELM ST. relocate 4 receptecles and data port after counter was relocated | $4,000 | [E15-001210](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E15-001210/) | | Nov 30, 2015 | Alteration or repair | move cashier counter 4 feet. no structural is being done. This is a very minor alteration 234 Elm Street | $600 | [B15-002067](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B15-002067/) | | Sep 17, 2015 | Plumbing | Install gas line to new fry laters grill and cook top 234 ELM IYO Cafe | Not listed | [G15-000588](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G15-000588/) | | Jul 10, 2015 | Mechanical (HVAC) | New Kitchen Exhaust Hood and Ventilation | $12,000 | [SM15-000073](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM15-000073/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 109 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### Next door (under 250 ft), 10 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 29, 2026 | [212 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/212-elm-st/) | 170 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Construction of a Demising Hallway 2nd Fl | $190,750 | [B26-001463](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001463/) | | Sep 14, 2026 | [212 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/212-elm-st/) | 170 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Front door replacement / Glass panel installation | $23,932 | [B26-000892](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000892/) | | Jul 8, 2026 | [236 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/236-elm-st/) | 75 ft N | Electrical | Replace roof top unit | $2,000 | [E24-001579](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E24-001579/) | | Jul 1, 2026 | [48 Chester St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/48-chester-st/) | 160 ft W | Plumbing | Replace bathroom fixtures | Not listed | [P26-000369](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000369/) | | Jun 29, 2026 | [48 Chester St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/48-chester-st/) | 160 ft W | Electrical | First floor bathroom rewire | $1,000 | [E26-000902](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000902/) | | Jun 18, 2026 | [236 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/236-elm-st/) | 75 ft N | Sign | Remove existing aluminum sign faces from non-illuminated wall cabinet and blade sign. Install new, same materials, new logo and colors. Buffalo exhange | Not listed | [B26-000816](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000816/) | | Jun 3, 2026 | [53 Chester St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/53-chester-st/) | 240 ft NW | New building | Proposed 4-story building with 3 dwelling units, ground-story commercial, and 3 parking spaces. Associated with zp24-000054 & zp24-000055 foundation only permit b25-002006 | $2,184,000 | [B25-001926](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B25-001926/) | | May 26, 2026 | [19 Cottage Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/19-cottage-ave/) | 200 ft S | Electrical | siding permit WORK @ 17 & 19 COTTAGE | $850 | [E26-000263](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000263/) | | May 26, 2026 | [48 Chester St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/48-chester-st/) | 160 ft W | Alteration or repair | Redoing 1st floor bathroom, changing tub to a shower, drain adjusted to code, redo electrical bring up to code GFCI, toilet changed to a water efficient unit, vanity changed to a newer model, existing radiator to remain, new Panasonic whisper fan exhausted to exterior, tiles on floor and walls redon | $42,000 | [B26-000678](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000678/) | | May 21, 2026 | [53 Chester St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/53-chester-st/) | 240 ft NW | Electrical | Underground service 400 amps | $3,000 | [E26-000714](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000714/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 67 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 7, 2026 | [18 Windom St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/18-windom-st/) | 650 ft SE | Mechanical (HVAC) | Ductwork on x1 mini split system | $32,840 | [SM26-000188](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000188/) | | Oct 2, 2026 | [24 Chester St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/24-chester-st/) | 620 ft SW | Plumbing | Replacement of Existing Furnace. | Not listed | [G26-000453](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000453/) | | Oct 1, 2026 | [18 Windom St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/18-windom-st/) | 650 ft SE | Electrical | Replacement of one condenser/air handler and two water heaters. | $2,000 | [E26-001307](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001307/) | | Sep 22, 2026 | [22 Cutter Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/22-cutter-ave/) | 490 ft E | Alteration or repair | Remove the existing deck and reconstruct deck in the same location. | $42,300 | [B26-001248](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001248/) | | Sep 17, 2026 | [87 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/87-orchard-st/) | 550 ft S | Roofing | Re-roof flat roof and re-build adjoining roof deck in kind. | $21,700 | [B26-001432](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001432/) | | Sep 15, 2026 | [383 Highland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/383-highland-ave/) | 740 ft E | Alteration or repair | Decking board replacement, Replacement 2 front doors 1 basement basement door 1 back door | $10,892 | [B26-001309](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001309/) | | Sep 14, 2026 | [15 Elston St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/15-elston-st/) | 960 ft SE | Mechanical (HVAC) | Install single Family House HVAC System: two zone duct ductless mini splint system, and two air handler in the second floor,two zones duct and two air handler in the third floor for heat and air conditioner system... | $31,500 | [SM26-000156](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000156/) | | Sep 4, 2026 | [18 Windom St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/18-windom-st/) | 650 ft SE | Plumbing | water heater | Not listed | [P26-000524](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000524/) | | Sep 4, 2026 | [18 Windom St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/18-windom-st/) | 650 ft SE | Plumbing | water heater | Not listed | [G26-000409](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000409/) | | Sep 2, 2026 | [15 Elston St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/15-elston-st/) | 960 ft SE | Electrical | Wire a home reno on 1st, 2nd, 3rd floors | $38,500 | [E26-001071](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001071/) | | Sep 2, 2026 | [403 Highland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/403-highland-ave/) | 600 ft NE | Sign | Replace signs for "santander": (replace wall sign @ 34.4 SQ ft) (reface projecting sign @ 9 SQ ft). Internally illuminated. UL#T60051853 | Not listed | [B26-001254](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001254/) | | Sep 1, 2026 | [403 Highland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/403-highland-ave/) | 600 ft NE | Electrical | Make final high voltage connections to sign | $2,500 | [E26-001291](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001291/) | | Sep 1, 2026 | [37 Winslow Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/37-winslow-ave/) | 880 ft NE | Electrical | Move out overhead service pipe for siding repairs | $1,600 | [E26-001258](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001258/) | | Sep 1, 2026 | [22 Winslow Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/22-winslow-ave/) | 990 ft N | Electrical | Addition, Kitchen remodel, wire 3 bathrooms. Also rewire old work, living room, dining, rm, 2 bedrooms and 2 halls | $17,700 | [E26-001200](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001200/) | | Aug 31, 2026 | [125 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/125-orchard-st/) | 640 ft W | Plumbing | Install Rinnai Gas Boiler & Superstor Ultra EVO Indirect Hot Water Heater in the Basement. | Not listed | [P26-000484](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000484/) | | Aug 31, 2026 | [125 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/125-orchard-st/) | 640 ft W | Plumbing | Install Rinnai Gas Boiler & Superstor Ultra EVO Indirect Hot Water Heater in the Basement. | Not listed | [G26-000379](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000379/) | | Aug 28, 2026 | [125 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/125-orchard-st/) | 640 ft W | Electrical | Wire a gas fed Rinnai boiler. | $800 | [E26-001267](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001267/) | | Aug 27, 2026 | [22 Winslow Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/22-winslow-ave/) | 990 ft N | Mechanical (HVAC) | HVAC - Ductless mini splits | $34,569 | [B26-001320](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001320/) | | Aug 27, 2026 | [63 Winslow Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/63-winslow-ave/) | 950 ft NE | Alteration or repair | porch structural beam replacement | $10,369 | [B26-001312](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001312/) | | Aug 24, 2026 | [68 Dover St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/68-dover-st/) | 870 ft NW | Electrical | complete all new electrical of new house started by previous electrician. Taking over for electrical permit E24-001098. | $8,000 | [E26-000581](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000581/) | | Aug 24, 2026 | [7 Windom St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/7-windom-st/) | 780 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Replasement of the windows (13) second floor | $9,980 | [B26-001231](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001231/) | | Aug 20, 2026 | [11 Windom St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/11-windom-st/) | 770 ft SE | Roofing | Asphalt shingles replacement on the entire house. In addition to the asphalt roof, al rubber roofs will be replaced as well. Removal and reinstallation of the existing roof deck-Upper rear of home above rubber roof. Rubber Roof Replacement- 4 locations (see diagram in file). Aluminum gutter and down | $27,999 | [B26-001234](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001234/) | | Aug 19, 2026 | [68 Dover St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/68-dover-st/) | 870 ft NW | Plumbing | finish plumbing for new house | Not listed | [P26-000468](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000468/) | | Aug 19, 2026 | [68 Dover St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/68-dover-st/) | 870 ft NW | Plumbing | install (1) Navien, and connect gas for (3) Fixtures | Not listed | [G26-000372](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000372/) | | Aug 18, 2026 | [37 Winslow Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/37-winslow-ave/) | 880 ft NE | Roofing | Removal and eplacement of some rotted sections of wood shingle around the house. | $27,000 | [B26-001197](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001197/) | | Aug 17, 2026 | [22 Winslow Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/22-winslow-ave/) | 990 ft N | Plumbing | Remodeling 1 1/2 baths and the kitchen and adding 3/4 bath | Not listed | [P26-000472](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000472/) | | Aug 17, 2026 | [125 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/125-orchard-st/) | 640 ft W | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. ( 875773) ( Unit1) | $1,497 | [B26-001104](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001104/) | | Aug 12, 2026 | [15 Elston St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/15-elston-st/) | 960 ft SE | Plumbing | Renovation of Plumbing Fixtures | Not listed | [P26-000466](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000466/) | | Aug 5, 2026 | [136 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/136-orchard-st/) | 880 ft W | Plumbing | Unit #1 - first fl - new full bath, washing machine connection & utility sink | Not listed | [P26-000456](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000456/) | | Aug 3, 2026 | [7 Windom St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/7-windom-st/) | 780 ft SE | Electrical | wiring two kitchen in two fmily house | $7,600 | [E26-001051](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001051/) | | Aug 3, 2026 | [45 Grove St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/45-grove-st/) | 800 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Install new James Hardie fiber cement siding and exterior trim, including fascia boards, soffits, corner boards, and window and door trim. Install 32 new windows and related flashing. Install weather-resistant barrier and waterproofing system as required. Repair and restore front porch and balcony, | $113,500 | [B26-000989](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000989/) | | Jul 30, 2026 | [11 Chester Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/11-chester-pl/) | 400 ft W | Mechanical (HVAC) | Installing one new heat pump system on each level. Installing all new kitchen and bathroom dryer exhaust vent and piping. Installing one ERV on the first floor, one ERV on the second floor, and one ERV in the basement. | $55,000 | [SM26-000039](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000039/) | | Jul 30, 2026 | [106 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/106-orchard-st/) | 590 ft SW | Mechanical (HVAC) | Replace existing fossil fuel furnace with 3 ton air source heat pump | $16,503 | [B26-001121](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001121/) | | Jul 27, 2026 | [15 Elston St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/15-elston-st/) | 960 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Strip and replace vinyl siding on the 1st and 2nd floor and re-side with double 4 clapboard style vinyl siding | $44,590 | [B26-001085](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001085/) | | Jul 23, 2026 | [15 Elston St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/15-elston-st/) | 960 ft SE | Electrical | Siding is being replaced. Disconnect and reconnect outside lights and service | $1,500 | [E26-001070](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001070/) | | Jul 21, 2026 | [246 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/246-elm-st/) | 270 ft N | Sign | Remove the old sign, replace a new channel letter sign and existing blade sign refacing only. | Not listed | [B26-000665](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000665/) | | Jul 20, 2026 | [106 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/106-orchard-st/) | 590 ft SW | Electrical | Replace existing fossil fuel furnace with 3 ton air source heat pump | $4,000 | [E26-001023](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001023/) | | Jul 20, 2026 | [21 Windom St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/21-windom-st/) | 740 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. We need space for our 24' box truck. | $4,582 | [B24-000037](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B24-000037/) | | Jul 16, 2026 | [68 Dover St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/68-dover-st/) | 870 ft NW | Alteration or repair | install 1 3 panel door for replacement. no structural changes. | $22,154 | [B26-000879](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000879/) | | Jul 15, 2026 | [7 Windom St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/7-windom-st/) | 780 ft SE | Plumbing | renovation bathroom and kitchen | Not listed | [P26-000407](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000407/) | | Jul 15, 2026 | [3 Cottage Cir](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/3-cottage-cir/) | 400 ft S | Electrical | Second floor bathroom complete wiring. | $2,500 | [E26-001011](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001011/) | | Jul 7, 2026 | [3 Cottage Cir](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/3-cottage-cir/) | 400 ft S | Plumbing | Bath remodel | Not listed | [P26-000390](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000390/) | | Jul 7, 2026 | [7 Windom St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/7-windom-st/) | 780 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Kitchen & bathroom renovation (1 st floor). Kitchen renovation( 2 nd floor) | $78,400 | [B26-000851](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000851/) | | Jul 6, 2026 | [45 Grove St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/45-grove-st/) | 800 ft NE | Electrical | SIDING, replacing 2 lights and adding 2 exterior receptacles. | $1,800 | [E26-000699](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000699/) | | Jun 30, 2026 | [15 Chester Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/15-chester-pl/) | 440 ft NW | Electrical | Wire single family home B26-000438 | $43,500 | [E26-000784](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000784/) | | Jun 30, 2026 | [15 Chester Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/15-chester-pl/) | 440 ft NW | Alteration or repair | CHANGE OF CONTRACTOR 8/24/26 - JS Rebuild Converting to a Single Family Home from a Two Family Per Plans which includes: Kitchen, 3 1/2 Bathrooms, Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, Insulation, Plaster, Hardwood Floors, Millwork, Paint, Replace Windows, Siding, and Roofing | $1,031,504 | [B26-000438](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000438/) | | Jun 23, 2026 | [32 Ellington Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/32-ellington-rd/) | 700 ft NE | Plumbing | Repair / Replacement of Existing Gas Piping and Test. | Not listed | [G26-000228](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000228/) | | Jun 16, 2026 | [11 Chester Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/11-chester-pl/) | 400 ft W | Electrical | Install Low Voltage Security System consisting of burglary devices and fire devices in 2 Units | $3,800 | [E26-000860](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000860/) | | Jun 11, 2026 | [3 Cottage Cir](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/3-cottage-cir/) | 400 ft S | Alteration or repair | remodel existing 2nd floor bathroom same layout to remain | $49,480 | [B26-000459](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000459/) | | Jun 10, 2026 | [28 Hawthorne St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/28-hawthorne-st/) | 950 ft E | Plumbing | Tankless hit water heater replacement | Not listed | [P26-000333](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000333/) | | Jun 10, 2026 | [28 Hawthorne St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/28-hawthorne-st/) | 950 ft E | Plumbing | Tankless hit water heater replacement | Not listed | [G26-000285](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000285/) | | Jun 10, 2026 | [88 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/88-orchard-st/) | 680 ft S | New building | build a foundation only in preparation for garage (see permit application B26-000662) | $47,268 | [B26-000743](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000743/) | | Jun 10, 2026 | [88 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/88-orchard-st/) | 680 ft S | Addition | Rebuild garage in altered footprin -FOUNDATION ONLY PERMIT B26-000743 | $179,413 | [B26-000662](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000662/) | | Jun 8, 2026 | [123 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/123-orchard-st/) | 560 ft W | Electrical | Rewire unit 32 u it 44 and unit 46. Install hard wired smoke/co detectors. Install sub panel in each unit. Wire units to code | $35,000 | [E26-000786](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000786/) | | Jun 5, 2026 | [35 Hawthorne St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/35-hawthorne-st/) | 880 ft E | Plumbing | Basement gas furnace | Not listed | [G26-000275](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000275/) | | Jun 5, 2026 | [88 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/88-orchard-st/) | 680 ft S | Electrical | Wiring a new garage will be installed Lights and plugs and sconce lights | $6,000 | [E26-000762](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000762/) | | Jun 2, 2026 | [246 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/246-elm-st/) | 270 ft N | Electrical | 6x tv outlets and 1x recessed light | $2,000 | [E26-000759](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000759/) | | May 20, 2026 | [22 Winslow Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/22-winslow-ave/) | 990 ft N | Alteration or repair | 2nd Floor Kitchen remodel. Replace 2 windows in Kitchen. 2nd Floor Bath remodel. Third Floor dormer addition with new office, bath and laundry. Add 3rd floor primary bath. | $654,382 | [B26-000568](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000568/) | | May 19, 2026 | [45 Grove St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/45-grove-st/) | 800 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Removal of two layers of asbestos siding cement and wood siding | $20,600 | [B26-000640](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000640/) | | May 15, 2026 | [136 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/136-orchard-st/) | 880 ft W | Electrical | bathroom remodel with floor heat and combo wahser dryer. change out 12 space sub panel to 20 space | $6,800 | [E26-000694](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000694/) | | May 14, 2026 | [19 Day St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/19-day-st/) | 940 ft W | Alteration or repair | 6 SQ Of EPDM Membrane Replacement \| Back Addition only | $7,290 | [B26-000604](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000604/) | | May 13, 2026 | [55 Grove St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/55-grove-st/) | 900 ft NE | Electrical | Add 4 outlets in the porch | $1,000 | [E26-000681](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000681/) | | May 11, 2026 | [11 Chester Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/11-chester-pl/) | 400 ft W | Electrical | Wire new 2 family house | $58,000 | [E26-000663](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000663/) | | May 11, 2026 | [21 Day St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/21-day-st/) | 820 ft W | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. | $21,000 | [B26-000602](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000602/) | | May 8, 2026 | [360 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/360-summer-st/) | 540 ft SE | Electrical | Install, terminate, test, and label 22 plenum rated category 6 cable locations and clean up existiing cabling WORK @ 362 SUMMER ST | $6,000 | [E26-000650](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000650/) | | May 7, 2026 | [16 Elston St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/16-elston-st/) | 870 ft SE | Plumbing | Installing furnace | Not listed | [G26-000229](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000229/) | | May 6, 2026 | [68 Dover St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/68-dover-st/) | 870 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Transfer of permit B23-001139. Complete all unfinished work of SF home for new owner: | $44,100 | [B26-000303](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000303/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 32 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 6, 2026 | [34 Willow Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/34-willow-ave/) | 0.24 mi SE | Roofing | Remove all roofing materials and install premium Owens Corning roofing materials. Remove all debris. | $27,300 | [B26-001506](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001506/) | | Sep 29, 2026 | [163 Morrison Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/163-morrison-ave/) | 0.24 mi NE | Plumbing | plumbing for new building with basement a two floors | Not listed | [P26-000564](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000564/) | | Sep 1, 2026 | [225 Morrison Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/225-morrison-ave/) | 0.23 mi N | Plumbing | replacing 2 existing furnaces with new | Not listed | [G26-000405](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000405/) | | Aug 31, 2026 | [163 Morrison Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/163-morrison-ave/) | 0.24 mi NE | New building | New Rear Cottage -Foundation only permit B26-000588 | $650,000 | [B26-000516](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000516/) | | Aug 25, 2026 | [157 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/157-elm-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Electrical | Install 120v Smoke detectors common areas | $950 | [E26-001169](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001169/) | | Aug 20, 2026 | [19 Winter St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/19-winter-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Plumbing | 4 NAVIEN Water heaters,1 laundry, 4 kitchens, 6 3/4-bathrooms and 1 half bathroom | Not listed | [P26-000482](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000482/) | | Aug 20, 2026 | [19 Winter St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/19-winter-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Plumbing | 4 gas water heaters in the basement | Not listed | [G26-000377](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000377/) | | Aug 20, 2026 | [19 Winter St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/19-winter-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Alteration or repair | Remove third floor gable roof and replace with Mansard Roof and extend the back wall of building. Basement ADU/Unit 1: Construct new 1 bed, 1 bath. Unit 2: Remodel kitchen, construct 2 beds, 2 Full Bathrooms. Unit 3: Remodel Kitchen, construct 2 beds, 2 full baths. Unit 4: Build new kitchen, 3 bed, | $419,000 | [B26-000699](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000699/) | | Aug 19, 2026 | [331 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/331-summer-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Mechanical (HVAC) | Replace existing fossil fuel furnace with 3 ton air source heat pump | $16,003 | [B26-001146](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001146/) | | Aug 6, 2026 | [55 Dover St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/55-dover-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Alteration or repair | install 20 replacement windows. no structural changes. bathroom window is tempered. | $46,622 | [B26-001151](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001151/) | | Aug 5, 2026 | [331 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/331-summer-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Electrical | Replace existing fossil fuel furnace with 3 ton air source heat pump sm26-000125 | $4,000 | [E26-000954](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000954/) | | Jul 29, 2026 | [7 Campbell Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/7-campbell-pk/) | 0.25 mi NW | Electrical | wiring to 2 heat pump condenser (1 for each unit) | $2,000 | [E26-000918](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000918/) | | Jul 29, 2026 | [163 Morrison Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/163-morrison-ave/) | 0.24 mi NE | Electrical | complete electrical installation for new adu | $25,000 | [E26-000861](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000861/) | | Jul 28, 2026 | [204 Morrison Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/204-morrison-ave/) | 0.20 mi NE | Electrical | Install EV charger | $5,000 | [E26-001058](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001058/) | | Jul 27, 2026 | [12 Lester Terr](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/12-lester-terr/) | 0.25 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Third floor bathroom renovation | $42,500 | [B26-001037](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001037/) | | Jul 27, 2026 | [56 Meacham Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/56-meacham-rd/) | 0.20 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Replace existing rear deck as per plans | $13,181 | [B26-001020](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001020/) | | Jul 21, 2026 | [354 Highland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/354-highland-ave/) | 0.23 mi E | Electrical | 3rd floor bathroom addition | $3,000 | [E26-001032](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001032/) | | Jul 20, 2026 | [12 Lester Terr](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/12-lester-terr/) | 0.25 mi NW | Plumbing | 1 Bathroom | Not listed | [P26-000402](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000402/) | | Jul 20, 2026 | [12 Lester Terr](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/12-lester-terr/) | 0.25 mi NW | Electrical | Relocate lighting and outlets for bathroom remodel, replace bath exhaust fan, add outlet near toilet for bidet, radiant floor heat | $2,250 | [E26-000962](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000962/) | | Jul 15, 2026 | [19 Winter St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/19-winter-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Alteration or repair | Foundation Permit: addition to rear of building -BUILDING PERMIT B26-000699 | $16,000 | [B26-000894](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000894/) | | Jul 15, 2026 | [163 Morrison Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/163-morrison-ave/) | 0.24 mi NE | New building | New Foundation for ADU (Rear Cottage) -Construction permit B26-000516 | $20,000 | [B26-000588](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000588/) | | Jul 7, 2026 | [354 Highland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/354-highland-ave/) | 0.23 mi E | Plumbing | Add plumbing for third floor bath. | Not listed | [P26-000389](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000389/) | | Jun 16, 2026 | [19 Winter St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/19-winter-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Electrical | Ground Foundation with #4 copper to rebar for new service | $250 | [E26-000857](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000857/) | | Jun 11, 2026 | [19 Winter St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/19-winter-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Electrical | Wire 4 apartments including basement ADU. and common areas to code, Service Upgrade | $30,000 | [E26-000837](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000837/) | | Jun 5, 2026 | [40 Willow Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/40-willow-ave/) | 0.23 mi SE | Plumbing | replacement of natural gas water heater | Not listed | [G26-000278](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000278/) | | Jun 4, 2026 | [12 Park Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/12-park-ave/) | 0.22 mi N | Electrical | Install Ev charger with UL listed load management | $1,000 | [E26-000810](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000810/) | | May 26, 2026 | [354 Highland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/354-highland-ave/) | 0.23 mi E | Alteration or repair | Add a 3rd floor bathroom with a Dormer | $97,792 | [B26-000671](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000671/) | | May 20, 2026 | [7 Park Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/7-park-ave/) | 0.23 mi N | Electrical | Lighting renovation, bathroom renovation | $18,000 | [E26-000677](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000677/) | | May 20, 2026 | [5 Campbell Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/5-campbell-pk/) | 0.24 mi NW | Electrical | service upgrade to 400 amp | $11,000 | [E26-000440](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000440/) | | May 19, 2026 | [12 Lester Terr](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/12-lester-terr/) | 0.25 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Interior third-floor renovation including selective demolition of closet/walls, framing of new partitions, door modifications, drywall/finish work, and related electrical work. | $10,500 | [B26-000630](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000630/) | | May 7, 2026 | [12 Lester Terr](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/12-lester-terr/) | 0.25 mi NW | Electrical | Move and remount existing switches and outlets for reframing of walls between Master Bedroom and Master Bathroom | $400 | [E26-000660](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000660/) | | May 5, 2026 | [197 Morrison Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/197-morrison-ave/) | 0.24 mi NE | Roofing | Strip roof, install ice & water shield, and install Permalock roofing system. | $54,300 | [B25-002079](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B25-002079/) | ## 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 Elm St with permits, nearest house number first: - [233 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/233-elm-st/): newest permit Dec 11, 2025 - [236 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/236-elm-st/): newest permit Jul 8, 2026 - [240 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/240-elm-st/): newest permit Dec 16, 2024 - [215 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/215-elm-st/): newest permit Nov 21, 2024 - [246 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/246-elm-st/): newest permit Jun 2, 2026 - [212 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/212-elm-st/): newest permit Sep 29, 2026 - [256 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/256-elm-st/): newest permit Nov 25, 2025 - [260 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/260-elm-st/): newest permit Oct 17, 2025 - [199 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/199-elm-st/): newest permit Mar 17, 2026 - [261 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/261-elm-st/): newest permit Dec 17, 2025 --- 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 2026-10-11 02:17 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 15 permits at this address and 109 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/230-elm-st/