# Building permits at 236 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, Jul 8: Replace roof top unit. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 109 more permits (106 projects) since May 1. Four are for new buildings, the nearest 190 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 8, 2026 | Electrical | Replace roof top unit | $2,000 | [E24-001579](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E24-001579/) | | Jun 18, 2026 | 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/) | | Oct 2, 2024 | Mechanical (HVAC) | Replacing roof top units: BRYANT: 580FPV048115ABGA to YORK: YORZQG05E2B1AA1B111A Rtu Sncre G/e 4t 112k Btu 208/230v 3ph 14s | $31,729 | [SM24-000204](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM24-000204/) | | Jun 23, 2022 | Electrical | Run low voltage wire for cameras/ tvs/ pos system/ audio | $1,000 | [E22-000893](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E22-000893/) | | Jun 16, 2022 | Electrical | Replace Fire Alarm Control Panel in front entry, Install GSM fire communicator for off-premises monitoring of fire alarm signals r. Replace/ relocate wiring above gypsum ceiling. reconnect to devices | $7,500 | [E22-000859](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E22-000859/) | | May 24, 2022 | Plumbing | replace a 3 bay sink with existing grease trap, 1 prep sink, 2 hand sink, a bar sink, 2 lavatory, 2 toilet, a mop sink | Not listed | [P22-000291](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P22-000291/) | | May 24, 2022 | Plumbing | replace 5 fryolator, 2 burner, | Not listed | [G22-000220](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G22-000220/) | | May 24, 2022 | Electrical | Rewire dinning area install lights and outlets according to plan wall outlets in dinning area/wire cashier area with additional outlet under cabinet for audio system/wire 2 bathrooms kitchen appliances/install exit combos and emergency lights mount thermostat install 100amp sub panel | $20,000 | [E22-000754](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E22-000754/) | | Apr 26, 2022 | Plumbing | Install a new 10 ton rooftop unit to replace existing. | Not listed | [G21-000641](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G21-000641/) | | Apr 19, 2022 | Electrical | DEMO: Shut electrical power off for area to be demoed | $2,000 | [E22-000597](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E22-000597/) | | Apr 7, 2022 | Alteration or repair | This project consists of renovations to part of the ground floor of an existing single story building. Approximately 2,000 sf of space will be renovated to accommodate a restaurant with 40 seats. There is no change of occupancy of this project. Work will include the removal and replacement of existi | $80,000 | [B22-000125](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B22-000125/) | | Jun 23, 2021 | Alteration or repair | Facade Repair | $35,000 | [B21-000965](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B21-000965/) | | Feb 17, 2021 | Electrical | Replace exit sign, and replace damaged vestibule lights. Replace 2 outlets with new. | $1,000 | [E21-000211](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E21-000211/) | | Dec 22, 2020 | Alteration or repair | Replace framing under the front floor due to damaged wood | $75,974 | [B20-001956](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B20-001956/) | | Apr 26, 2017 | Plumbing | Replacing 009 Backflow Preventor | Not listed | [P17-000427](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P17-000427/) | ## 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), 9 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 29, 2026 | [212 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/212-elm-st/) | 240 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/) | 240 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Front door replacement / Glass panel installation | $23,932 | [B26-000892](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000892/) | | Jul 21, 2026 | [246 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/246-elm-st/) | 200 ft NW | 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 1, 2026 | [48 Chester St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/48-chester-st/) | 150 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/) | 150 ft W | Electrical | First floor bathroom rewire | $1,000 | [E26-000902](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000902/) | | Jun 3, 2026 | [53 Chester St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/53-chester-st/) | 190 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/) | | Jun 2, 2026 | [246 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/246-elm-st/) | 200 ft NW | Electrical | 6x tv outlets and 1x recessed light | $2,000 | [E26-000759](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000759/) | | May 26, 2026 | [48 Chester St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/48-chester-st/) | 150 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/) | 190 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), 62 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 7, 2026 | [18 Windom St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/18-windom-st/) | 700 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/) | 650 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/) | 700 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/) | 500 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/) | 620 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/) | 720 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 4, 2026 | [18 Windom St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/18-windom-st/) | 700 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/) | 700 ft SE | Plumbing | water heater | Not listed | [G26-000409](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000409/) | | Sep 2, 2026 | [403 Highland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/403-highland-ave/) | 540 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/) | 540 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/) | 830 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/) | 930 ft NE | 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/) | 630 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/) | 630 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/) | 630 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/) | 930 ft NE | 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/) | 910 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/) | 840 ft W | 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/) | 840 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/) | 830 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/) | 840 ft W | 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/) | 840 ft W | 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/) | 830 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/) | 930 ft NE | 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/) | 630 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 5, 2026 | [136 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/136-orchard-st/) | 870 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/) | 840 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/) | 750 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/) | 370 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/) | 630 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 28, 2026 | [204 Morrison Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/204-morrison-ave/) | 990 ft NE | Electrical | Install EV charger | $5,000 | [E26-001058](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001058/) | | Jul 20, 2026 | [106 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/106-orchard-st/) | 630 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/) | 790 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/) | 840 ft W | 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/) | 840 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/) | 470 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/) | 470 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/) | 840 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/) | 750 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/) | 410 ft W | 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/) | 410 ft W | 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/) | 670 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/) | 370 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/) | 470 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/) | 980 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/) | 980 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/) | 750 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/) | 750 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/) | 900 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/) | 750 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/) | | May 26, 2026 | [19 Cottage Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/19-cottage-ave/) | 270 ft S | Electrical | siding permit WORK @ 17 & 19 COTTAGE | $850 | [E26-000263](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000263/) | | May 20, 2026 | [22 Winslow Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/22-winslow-ave/) | 930 ft NE | 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/) | 750 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/) | 870 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/) | 920 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/) | 850 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/) | 370 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/) | 790 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/) | 600 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/) | 930 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/) | 840 ft W | 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), 38 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 6, 2026 | [34 Willow Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/34-willow-ave/) | 0.25 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/) | | Oct 5, 2026 | [16 Kingston St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/16-kingston-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Electrical | Add receptacles to new bedroom wall | $2,000 | [E26-001375](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001375/) | | 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 14, 2026 | [15 Elston St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/15-elston-st/) | 0.19 mi 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 14, 2026 | [16 Kingston St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/16-kingston-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Add wall and door to separate existing bedroom from adjacent hallway | $14,750 | [B26-001339](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001339/) | | Sep 2, 2026 | [15 Elston St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/15-elston-st/) | 0.19 mi SE | Electrical | Wire a home reno on 1st, 2nd, 3rd floors | $38,500 | [E26-001071](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001071/) | | Sep 1, 2026 | [225 Morrison Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/225-morrison-ave/) | 0.22 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/) | 0.25 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/) | 0.19 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/) | 0.19 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/) | 0.19 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/) | 0.22 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 12, 2026 | [15 Elston St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/15-elston-st/) | 0.19 mi SE | Plumbing | Renovation of Plumbing Fixtures | Not listed | [P26-000466](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000466/) | | Aug 6, 2026 | [55 Dover St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/55-dover-st/) | 0.19 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/) | 0.22 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/) | 0.24 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 27, 2026 | [15 Elston St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/15-elston-st/) | 0.19 mi 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 27, 2026 | [12 Lester Terr](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/12-lester-terr/) | 0.23 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/) | 0.19 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Replace existing rear deck as per plans | $13,181 | [B26-001020](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001020/) | | Jul 23, 2026 | [15 Elston St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/15-elston-st/) | 0.19 mi 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 | [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/) | 0.23 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/) | 0.23 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/) | 0.19 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/) | 0.19 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/) | 0.19 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/) | 0.24 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/) | 0.21 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/) | 0.21 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/) | 0.23 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/) | 0.23 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/) | 0.23 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/) | 0.23 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 - [240 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/240-elm-st/): newest permit Dec 16, 2024 - [230 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/230-elm-st/): newest permit Jan 2, 2025 - [246 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/246-elm-st/): newest permit Jun 2, 2026 - [256 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/256-elm-st/): newest permit Nov 25, 2025 - [215 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/215-elm-st/): newest permit Nov 21, 2024 - [212 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/212-elm-st/): newest permit Sep 29, 2026 - [260 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/260-elm-st/): newest permit Oct 17, 2025 - [261 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/261-elm-st/): newest permit Dec 17, 2025 - [199 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/199-elm-st/): newest permit Mar 17, 2026 --- 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 2026-10-08 16:54 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/236-elm-st/