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261 Elm St
Somerville, MA 02144
The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $2.2M new building at 53 Chester St, permitted Jun 3.
64 permits on record here. The newest, Dec 17, 2025: Supply and install new entry door @ 267 Elm St. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 135 more permits (132 projects) since May 1. Four are for new buildings, the nearest 310 ft away.
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Supply and install new entry door @ 267 Elm StAlteration or repairDec 17, 2025$5,628
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Sep 16, 2024$10,000
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Sep 4, 2024not listed
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Demo existing sushi bar and cashier counterAlteration or repairAug 7, 2024$68,000
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Demolition/makesafeElectricalJul 23, 2024$1,000
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Upgrade the ceiling tile, lights and flooring in first floor common lobbyAlteration or repairDec 18, 2023$12,000
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Jun 28, 2023$4,600
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Jun 15, 2023not listed
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May 4, 2023not listed
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Partial tenant fit-out an existing tenant space(Retail to retail) [When Pigs Fly - 259 Elm St]Alteration or repairApr 19, 2023$25,000
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Jan 3, 2022not listed
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Dec 30, 2021$2,999
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Installing a new facade 257 Elm St Diesel CafeAlteration or repairDec 28, 2021$53,044
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Dec 13, 2021$15,485
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Tenant remodel @ 257 Elm StElectricalDec 9, 2021$1,000
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Dec 7, 2021$6,200
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Nov 1, 2021$59,150
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Oct 13, 2021not listed
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Redesign service area @ 257 Elm StAlteration or repairSep 29, 2021$261,706
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Jun 16, 2020$5,000
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Relocation of fire alarm devicesElectricalFeb 25, 2020$1,000
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Feb 24, 2020not listed
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Small renovation, add lights and outletsElectricalJan 30, 2020$25,000
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Remove some walls, doors, and framesAlteration or repairJan 2, 2020$104,000
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Install LED Fixtures @ 259 Elm StElectricalNov 26, 2019$1,000
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Jun 8, 2018$1,240
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May 31, 2018$895
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Apr 30, 2018$5,500
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Office build-out for four (4) officesElectricalApr 4, 2018$10,000
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Offices renovation second floor suite 201.-259 ElmAlteration or repairApr 2, 2018$23,500
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Installation of new ductwork to conform with new office layoutMechanical (HVAC)Mar 26, 2018$7,900
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Remove windows and install overhead doorAlteration or repairSep 14, 2017$9,200
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Nov 29, 2016$5,900
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Install security alarm, camerasElectricalOct 27, 2016$5,000
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Wire existing space for a new restaurantElectricalSep 1, 2016$20,000
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New ada bath - kitchenPlumbingAug 18, 2016not listed
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Pokeworks- Tenant fit up for new 19 seat restaurant within an existing vacant restaurant spaceAlteration or repairJul 26, 2016$247,811
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Jun 14, 2016$2,500
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Re-roofRoofingSep 4, 2015$34,750
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Aug 13, 2015$2,500
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Jun 29, 2015$12,350
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Jun 18, 2015$1,300
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May 18, 2015$1,100
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Apr 13, 2015$9,948
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Create a hall way from back stair well to common hall wayAlteration or repairApr 10, 2015$15,997
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Mar 2, 2015not listed
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Install 2deep fryer 1wok 1rangePlumbingMar 2, 2015not listed
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Feb 26, 2015$8,000
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New Securit System - 259 ELM STElectricalFeb 5, 2015$599
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RenovationElectricalDec 19, 2014$14,000
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Dec 17, 2014$2,250
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Dec 11, 2014not listed
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Change of UseAlteration or repairDec 9, 2014$15,070
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Nov 24, 2014not listed
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Office space build outAlteration or repairOct 27, 2014$102,700
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Cap off old plumbingPlumbingSep 30, 2014not listed
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Sep 25, 2014$3,100
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Electrical make-safe of 2nd floor front tenant space in preparation for demolition and remodelElectricalSep 22, 2014$750
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Change heating systemPlumbingSep 19, 2014not listed
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Combine two spaces togetherAlteration or repairSep 15, 2014$15,000
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Demo of existing second floor suiteAlteration or repairJul 28, 2014$8,000
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Jul 22, 2014not listed
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Unit #300 AlterationsElectricalJun 26, 2014$10,000
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Jun 23, 2014not listed
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Remove the old sign, replace a new channel letter sign and existing blade sign refacing only246 Elm St · 200 ft SW · SignJul 21not listed
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6x tv outlets and 1x recessed light246 Elm St · 200 ft SW · ElectricalJun 2$2,000
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Replacement of Existing Furnace24 Chester St · 930 ft SW · PlumbingOct 2not listed
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Replacement of one condenser/air handler and two water heaters18 Windom St · 970 ft SE · ElectricalOct 1$2,000
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Construction of a Demising Hallway 2nd Fl212 Elm St · 570 ft S · Alteration or repairSep 29$190,750
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Remove the existing deck and reconstruct deck in the same location22 Cutter Ave · 590 ft SE · Alteration or repairSep 22$42,300
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Re-roof flat roof and re-build adjoining roof deck in kind87 Orchard St · 970 ft S · RoofingSep 17$21,700
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Decking board replacement, Replacement 2 front doors 1 basement basement door 1 back door383 Highland Ave · 690 ft E · Alteration or repairSep 15$10,892
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Front door replacement / Glass panel installation212 Elm St · 570 ft S · Alteration or repairSep 14$23,932
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Sep 4not listed
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Replace signs for "santander": (replace wall sign @ 34.4 SQ ft) (reface projecting sign @ 9 SQ ft)403 Highland Ave · 270 ft NE · SignSep 2not listed
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Replacing 2 existing furnaces with new225 Morrison Ave · 820 ft NE · PlumbingSep 1not listed
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Make final high voltage connections to sign403 Highland Ave · 270 ft NE · ElectricalSep 1$2,500
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Move out overhead service pipe for siding repairs37 Winslow Ave · 570 ft NE · ElectricalSep 1$1,600
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Addition, Kitchen remodel, wire 3 bathrooms22 Winslow Ave · 610 ft NE · ElectricalSep 1$17,700
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Install Rinnai Gas Boiler & Superstor Ultra EVO Indirect Hot Water Heater in the Basement × 2 permits125 Orchard St · 780 ft SW · PlumbingAug 31not listed
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Wire a gas fed Rinnai boiler125 Orchard St · 780 ft SW · ElectricalAug 28$800
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HVAC - Ductless mini splits22 Winslow Ave · 610 ft NE · Mechanical (HVAC)Aug 27$34,569
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Porch structural beam replacement63 Winslow Ave · 740 ft E · Alteration or repairAug 27$10,369
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Complete all new electrical of new house started by previous electrician68 Dover St · 820 ft W · ElectricalAug 24$8,000
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4 NAVIEN Water heaters,1 laundry19 Winter St · 680 ft N · PlumbingAug 20not listed
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4 gas water heaters in the basement19 Winter St · 680 ft N · PlumbingAug 20not listed
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Remove third floor gable roof and replace with Mansard Roof and extend the back wall of building19 Winter St · 680 ft N · Alteration or repairAug 20$419,000
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Finish plumbing for new house68 Dover St · 820 ft W · PlumbingAug 19not listed
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Install (1) Navien, and connect gas for (3) Fixtures68 Dover St · 820 ft W · PlumbingAug 19not listed
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Removal and eplacement of some rotted sections of wood shingle around the house37 Winslow Ave · 570 ft NE · RoofingAug 18$27,000
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Remodeling 1 1/2 baths and the kitchen and adding 3/4 bath22 Winslow Ave · 610 ft NE · PlumbingAug 17not listed
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Residential weatherization/air sealing125 Orchard St · 780 ft SW · Alteration or repairAug 17$1,497
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Install 20 replacement windows55 Dover St · 980 ft W · Alteration or repairAug 6$46,622
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Unit #1 - first fl - new full bath136 Orchard St · 950 ft W · PlumbingAug 5not listed
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Install new James Hardie fiber cement siding and exterior trim45 Grove St · 540 ft E · Alteration or repairAug 3$113,500
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Installing one new heat pump system on each level11 Chester Pl · 480 ft SW · Mechanical (HVAC)Jul 30$55,000
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Replace existing fossil fuel furnace with 3 ton air source heat pump106 Orchard St · 930 ft SW · Mechanical (HVAC)Jul 30$16,503
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Install EV charger204 Morrison Ave · 700 ft NE · ElectricalJul 28$5,000
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Replace existing rear deck56 Meacham Rd · 860 ft W · Alteration or repairJul 27$13,181
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Replace existing fossil fuel furnace with 3 ton air source heat pump106 Orchard St · 930 ft SW · ElectricalJul 20$4,000
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Install 1 3 panel door for replacement68 Dover St · 820 ft W · Alteration or repairJul 16$22,154
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Second floor bathroom complete wiring3 Cottage Cir · 810 ft S · ElectricalJul 15$2,500
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Foundation Permit: addition to rear of building -BUILDING PERMIT B26-00069919 Winter St · 680 ft N · Alteration or repairJul 15$16,000
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Replace roof top unit236 Elm St · 350 ft S · ElectricalJul 8$2,000
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Bath remodel3 Cottage Cir · 810 ft S · PlumbingJul 7not listed
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SIDING, replacing 2 lights and adding 2 exterior receptacles45 Grove St · 540 ft E · ElectricalJul 6$1,800
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Replace bathroom fixtures48 Chester St · 430 ft SW · PlumbingJul 1not listed
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Wire single family home B26-00043815 Chester Pl · 490 ft SW · ElectricalJun 30$43,500
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CHANGE OF CONTRACTOR 8/24/26 - JS Rebuild Converting to a Single Family Home from a Two Family15 Chester Pl · 490 ft SW · Alteration or repairJun 30$1,031,504
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First floor bathroom rewire48 Chester St · 430 ft SW · ElectricalJun 29$1,000
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Repair / Replacement of Existing Gas Piping and Test32 Ellington Rd · 570 ft E · PlumbingJun 23not listed
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Remove existing aluminum sign faces from non-illuminated wall cabinet and blade sign236 Elm St · 350 ft S · SignJun 18not listed
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Install Low Voltage Security System consisting of burglary devices and fire devices in 2 Units11 Chester Pl · 480 ft SW · ElectricalJun 16$3,800
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Ground Foundation with #4 copper to rebar for new service19 Winter St · 680 ft N · ElectricalJun 16$250
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Wire 4 apartments including basement ADU19 Winter St · 680 ft N · ElectricalJun 11$30,000
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Remodel existing 2nd floor bathroom same layout to remain3 Cottage Cir · 810 ft S · Alteration or repairJun 11$49,480
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Rewire unit 32 u it 44 and unit 46123 Orchard St · 730 ft SW · ElectricalJun 8$35,000
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Install Ev charger with UL listed load management12 Park Ave · 770 ft N · ElectricalJun 4$1,000
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Proposed 4-story building with 3 dwelling units53 Chester St · 310 ft SW · New buildingJun 3$2,184,000
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Siding permit WORK @ 17 & 19 COTTAGE19 Cottage Ave · 620 ft S · ElectricalMay 26$850
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Redoing 1st floor bathroom, changing tub to a shower48 Chester St · 430 ft SW · Alteration or repairMay 26$42,000
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Underground service 400 amps53 Chester St · 310 ft SW · ElectricalMay 21$3,000
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Lighting renovation, bathroom renovation7 Park Ave · 780 ft N · ElectricalMay 20$18,000
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2nd Floor Kitchen remodel22 Winslow Ave · 610 ft NE · Alteration or repairMay 20$654,382
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Removal of two layers of asbestos siding cement and wood siding45 Grove St · 540 ft E · Alteration or repairMay 19$20,600
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Bathroom remodel with floor heat and combo wahser dryer136 Orchard St · 950 ft W · ElectricalMay 15$6,800
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Add 4 outlets in the porch55 Grove St · 610 ft NE · ElectricalMay 13$1,000
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Wire new 2 family house11 Chester Pl · 480 ft SW · ElectricalMay 11$58,000
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Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program21 Day St · 860 ft W · Alteration or repairMay 11$21,000
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Install, terminate, test, and label 22 plenum rated category 6 cable locations and clean up existiing cabling…360 Summer St · 870 ft SE · ElectricalMay 8$6,000
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Transfer of permit B23-00113968 Dover St · 820 ft W · Alteration or repairMay 6$44,100
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Strip roof, install ice & water shield197 Morrison Ave · 940 ft NE · RoofingMay 5$54,300
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Add receptacles to new bedroom wall16 Kingston St · 0.22 mi W · ElectricalOct 5$2,000
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Basement remodel Demo existing basement living space to original storage area10 Wallace St · 0.19 mi NW · Alteration or repairOct 1$5,650
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Remodeling This project covers exterior and interior renovation work across a multi-unit residential property38 Jay St · 0.24 mi NW · Alteration or repairOct 1$19,880
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Plumbing for new building with basement a two floors163 Morrison Ave · 0.20 mi E · PlumbingSep 29not listed
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Interior renovation to include basement refresh and insulation32 Thorndike St · 0.21 mi NW · Alteration or repairSep 15$360,786
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Install single Family House HVAC System: two zone duct ductless mini splint system15 Elston St · 0.24 mi SE · Mechanical (HVAC)Sep 14$31,500
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Add wall and door to separate existing bedroom from adjacent hallway16 Kingston St · 0.22 mi W · Alteration or repairSep 14$14,750
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Connect water line to steam boiler we are replacing30 Jay St · 0.25 mi NW · PlumbingSep 10not listed
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Replace gas boiler30 Jay St · 0.25 mi NW · PlumbingSep 10not listed
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30-32 Thorndike St - Install wiring to basement and 3rd floor renovation including smokes32 Thorndike St · 0.21 mi NW · ElectricalSep 10$9,500
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Wire a home reno on 1st, 2nd, 3rd floors15 Elston St · 0.24 mi SE · ElectricalSep 2$38,500
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Disconnect/cap fixtures in basement10 Wallace St · 0.19 mi NW · PlumbingSep 1not listed
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Installation of (18) 440w roof top solar modules and associated electrical work13 Campbell Pk · 0.23 mi W · SolarAug 31$39,600
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New Rear Cottage -Foundation only permit B26-000588163 Morrison Ave · 0.20 mi E · New buildingAug 31$650,000
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Replasement of the windows (13) second floor7 Windom St · 0.21 mi SE · Alteration or repairAug 24$9,980
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Asphalt shingles replacement on the entire house11 Windom St · 0.21 mi SE · RoofingAug 20$27,999
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Remove a gas range and reinstall after new cabinets are installed30 Howard St · 0.23 mi NW · PlumbingAug 17not listed
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Renovation of Plumbing Fixtures15 Elston St · 0.24 mi SE · PlumbingAug 12not listed
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Install new 100 amp sub panel associated with e26-00100423 Irving St · 0.24 mi N · ElectricalAug 6$1,500
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Wiring two kitchen in two fmily house7 Windom St · 0.21 mi SE · ElectricalAug 3$7,600
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Insulate 2411 sq.ft exterior walls with cellulose insulation insulate 240 sq.ft attic slope with cellulose…24 Kingston St · 0.24 mi W · Alteration or repairJul 30$14,495
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Wiring to 2 heat pump condenser (1 for each unit)7 Campbell Pk · 0.22 mi W · ElectricalJul 29$2,000
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Complete electrical installation for new adu163 Morrison Ave · 0.20 mi E · ElectricalJul 29$25,000
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1/2 bathroom second floor, full bathroom third floor & adding laundry connection third floor23 Irving St · 0.24 mi N · PlumbingJul 28not listed
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200amp service upgrade and wiring to 1 heat pump condenser wiring to central air23 Kingston St · 0.24 mi NW · ElectricalJul 28$7,000
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Strip and replace vinyl siding on the 1st and 2nd floor and re-side with double 4 clapboard style vinyl siding15 Elston St · 0.24 mi SE · Alteration or repairJul 27$44,590
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Third floor bathroom renovation12 Lester Terr · 0.20 mi NW · Alteration or repairJul 27$42,500
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Siding is being replaced15 Elston St · 0.24 mi SE · ElectricalJul 23$1,500
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1 Bathroom12 Lester Terr · 0.20 mi NW · PlumbingJul 20not listed
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Relocate lighting and outlets for bathroom remodel12 Lester Terr · 0.20 mi NW · ElectricalJul 20$2,250
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Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program21 Windom St · 0.20 mi SE · Alteration or repairJul 20$4,582
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Insulation + Air Sealing23 Kingston St · 0.24 mi NW · AdditionJul 16$7,200
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Renovation bathroom and kitchen7 Windom St · 0.21 mi SE · PlumbingJul 15not listed
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New Foundation for ADU (Rear Cottage) -Construction permit B26-000516163 Morrison Ave · 0.20 mi E · New buildingJul 15$20,000
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Re wire first floor bath23 Irving St · 0.24 mi N · ElectricalJul 14$4,000
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Install EV charger with intergrated load management26 Chandler St · 0.21 mi N · ElectricalJul 13$3,000
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Wiring for new primary bathroom24 Kingston St · 0.24 mi W · ElectricalJul 8$11,000
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Kitchen & bathroom renovation (1 st floor)7 Windom St · 0.21 mi SE · Alteration or repairJul 7$78,400
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Disconnect plumbing to a kitchen sink and dishwasher and plumb back in when the new cabinets are installed30 Howard St · 0.23 mi NW · PlumbingJul 1not listed
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Install new plumbing for full bathroom24 Kingston St · 0.24 mi W · PlumbingJul 1not listed
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Wire 2exterior heat pumps air interior air handlers32 Hall Ave · 0.21 mi NE · ElectricalJun 30$1,200
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Renovate two bathrooms & laundry area 1st Floor: Gut & renovate the Half Bath23 Irving St · 0.24 mi N · Alteration or repairJun 30$80,450
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Rework circuits for kitchen upgrade30 Howard St · 0.23 mi NW · ElectricalJun 25$3,000
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Porch Outlet36 Hall Ave · 0.22 mi NE · ElectricalJun 23$400
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Installation of (18) 440w roof top solar modules and associated electrical work13 Campbell Pk · 0.23 mi W · ElectricalJun 16$25,083
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Porch floor replacement and wood stairs rebuild36 Hall Ave · 0.22 mi NE · Alteration or repairJun 16$8,550
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Residential weatherization/air sealing14 Irving St · 0.25 mi NW · Alteration or repairJun 11$2,000
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Jun 10not listed
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Build a foundation only in preparation for garage (see permit application B26-000662)88 Orchard St · 0.21 mi S · New buildingJun 10$47,268
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Rebuild garage in altered footprin -FOUNDATION ONLY PERMIT B26-00074388 Orchard St · 0.21 mi S · AdditionJun 10$179,413
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Basement gas furnace35 Hawthorne St · 0.19 mi SE · PlumbingJun 5not listed
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Wiring a new garage will be installed Lights and plugs and sconce lights88 Orchard St · 0.21 mi S · ElectricalJun 5$6,000
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Renovate 2nd floor bedroom and add a bathroom on the second floor24 Kingston St · 0.24 mi W · Alteration or repairJun 3$255,462
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Re-move existing rubber roof and install new rubber roof31 Appleton St · 0.24 mi NE · Alteration or repairMay 21$19,975
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Service upgrade to 400 amp5 Campbell Pk · 0.21 mi W · ElectricalMay 20$11,000
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Interior third-floor renovation including selective demolition of closet/walls12 Lester Terr · 0.20 mi NW · Alteration or repairMay 19$10,500
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6 SQ Of EPDM Membrane Replacement | Back Addition only19 Day St · 0.19 mi W · Alteration or repairMay 14$7,290
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Rough electrical wiring for contracted AC solar PV system13 Campbell Pk · 0.23 mi W · ElectricalMay 13$2,000
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Addition of bathroom, closet and pump in the basement12 Thorndike St · 0.21 mi NW · ElectricalMay 11$2,800
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1 3/4 bath with sewage pump12 Thorndike St · 0.21 mi NW · PlumbingMay 8not listed
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Installing furnace16 Elston St · 0.23 mi SE · PlumbingMay 7not listed
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Move and remount existing switches and outlets for reframing of walls between Master Bedroom and Master…12 Lester Terr · 0.20 mi NW · ElectricalMay 7$400
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Remove and install new kitchen cabinet, upgrade wiring and plumbing30 Howard St · 0.23 mi NW · Alteration or repairMay 6$33,416
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Strip re-roof81 College Ave · 0.22 mi NE · RoofingMay 6$24,000
- 260 Elm St newest permit Oct 17, 2025
- 256 Elm St newest permit Nov 25, 2025
- 274 Elm St newest permit Feb 4, 2026
- 246 Elm St newest permit Jun 2, 2026
- 240 Elm St newest permit Dec 16, 2024
- 236 Elm St newest permit Jul 8, 2026
- 233 Elm St newest permit Dec 11, 2025
- 230 Elm St newest permit Jan 2, 2025
- 215 Elm St newest permit Nov 21, 2024
- 212 Elm St newest permit Sep 29, 2026
Somerville Inspectional Services Division updated its data Oct 7, 2026. We checked it Oct 8, 02:17 UTC. See the city's official records (SomerStat, City of Somerville, ODbL 1.0).
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