# Building permits at 27 Upland Rd, Somerville, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $2.6M alteration or repair at 179 Powder House Blvd, permitted Aug 24.

11 permits on record here. The newest, Jan 23: @25 Upland Installing one Water heater in the basement. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 56 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 970 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 23, 2026 | Plumbing | @25 Upland Installing one Water heater in the basement | Not listed | [P26-000036](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000036/) |
| Jan 23, 2026 | Plumbing | Installing one water heater and boiler in the basement | Not listed | [G26-000027](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000027/) |
| Feb 13, 2018 | Plumbing | Gasline to Boiler | Not listed | [G18-000090](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G18-000090/) |
| Feb 5, 2018 | Plumbing | renovation of kitchen and bathroom | Not listed | [P17-001177](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P17-001177/) |
| Mar 16, 2017 | Electrical | Adding 6 Recess lights Re-Issued 3/21/17 address corrected | $800 | [E17-000403](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E17-000403/) |
| Feb 17, 2016 | Electrical | to wire new aparment in the basement level, and upgrading electrical service to 200 amps | $10,200 | [E15-001709](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E15-001709/) |
| Sep 25, 2015 | Plumbing | Re-test gas | Not listed | [G15-000512](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G15-000512/) |
| Sep 1, 2015 | Plumbing | Install water heaters and heating system | Not listed | [G15-000559](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G15-000559/) |
| Aug 4, 2015 | Plumbing | Install kitchen and bath fixtures. Install water heater boiler, | Not listed | [P15-000499](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P15-000499/) |
| Aug 4, 2015 | Plumbing | Install gas stove and retest gas | Not listed | [G15-000433](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G15-000433/) |
| Apr 13, 2015 | Alteration or repair | Renovate three bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen and flooring per plans submitted. New contractor 10/19/2017 | $203,197 | [B15-000199](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B15-000199/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 1 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2026 | [8 Upland Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/8-upland-rd/) | 210 ft SE | Electrical | Outlets and lights for two decks | $1,000 | [E26-000711](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000711/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 37 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | [99 West Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/99-west-adams-st/) | 720 ft W | Electrical | Power shut off for remolding need to put back 200amp service for two families each one has 100amp | $4,000 | [E26-001398](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001398/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [21 College Hill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/21-college-hill-rd/) | 970 ft W | New building | Foundation Only for backyard cottage PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT B26-000458 | $25,800 | [B26-000526](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000526/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [59 Conwell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/59-conwell-ave/) | 960 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Install 30 Replacement Windows | $15,200 | [B26-001407](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001407/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [47 Curtis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/47-curtis-ave/) | 670 ft SW | Mechanical (HVAC) | 1st & 2nd floor adding AC coil and condenser, 3rd floor adding complete heating and cooling system with ductwork and registers | $39,340 | [SM26-000041](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000041/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [21 College Hill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/21-college-hill-rd/) | 970 ft W | Plumbing | Renew 3 bath half bath laundry | Not listed | [P26-000465](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000465/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [21 College Hill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/21-college-hill-rd/) | 970 ft W | Plumbing | Replace furnace | Not listed | [G26-000370](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000370/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [134 Professors Row](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/134-professors-row/) | 740 ft S | Alteration or repair | Back Stairs and Door | $26,500 | [B26-001213](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001213/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [51 Sawyer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/51-sawyer-ave/) | 870 ft S | Roofing | Strip and reroof shingeled back sections of house; apply ice and water shield to the bottom 6 feet, up all valleys and around all protrusions; 8’’ aluminum drip edge; underlayment felt paper; on top section of house, install 060 fully adhered rubber roof system; all necessary building permits; m | $17,600 | [B26-001170](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001170/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [21 College Hill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/21-college-hill-rd/) | 970 ft W | Electrical | Rewire 5 bathrooms, add few lights and receptacles throughout the house | $18,000 | [E26-001187](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001187/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [111 Hillsdale Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/111-hillsdale-rd/) | 550 ft W | Plumbing | Pressure test | Not listed | [G26-000363](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000363/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [65 Conwell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/65-conwell-ave/) | 1,000 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Unit 1 + Basement Unit Renovation: 1.) Laundry Room/Extended Living Area, 2.) Frame Door En Suite into Bathroom, 3.) Frame New Hallway Closet Construct laundry closets unit 2 + 3 Unit 2 & 3 Bedroom/Laundry Room Modification: Remove existing bedroom door, Frame new bedroom door entering room, Frame n | $32,380 | [B26-000952](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000952/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [99 West Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/99-west-adams-st/) | 720 ft W | Other | Install two hydro air, new duct work, two condenser. | $29,500 | [SM26-000111](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000111/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [34 Chetwynd Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/34-chetwynd-rd/) | 510 ft SW | Roofing | Roofing (strip and reroof) and siding | $28,000 | [B26-001079](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001079/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [93 West Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/93-west-adams-st/) | 710 ft W | Alteration or repair | Remove/replace 4 existing windows. No structural work being done. | $7,393 | [B26-001033](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001033/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [23 College Hill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/23-college-hill-rd/) | 1,000 ft W | Electrical | Emergency service fix | $100 | [E26-001076](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001076/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [16 Sunset Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/16-sunset-rd/) | 320 ft S | Electrical | Install new 30 circuit panel | $2,000 | [E26-000990](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000990/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [16 Sunset Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/16-sunset-rd/) | 320 ft S | Alteration or repair | Unit 3 install new kitchen cabinets and counter. upgrade wiring | $8,000 | [B26-000930](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000930/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [16 Sunset Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/16-sunset-rd/) | 320 ft S | Electrical | Rewire Kitchen in 3rd floor apartment B26-000930 | $8,000 | [E26-000874](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000874/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [23 College Hill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/23-college-hill-rd/) | 1,000 ft W | Plumbing | supply and install gas piping for remodel | Not listed | [G26-000165](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000165/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [42 Curtis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/42-curtis-ave/) | 750 ft SW | Solar | Removal and reinstall of 14 solar panels of a 26 panel system. Reinstallation is redesigned from original layout due to recent renovation. 6.02 Kw dc | $30,100 | [B26-000874](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000874/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [34 Chetwynd Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/34-chetwynd-rd/) | 510 ft SW | Electrical | Loosen and resecure meter socket for new siding | $300 | [E26-000925](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000925/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [16 Sunset Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/16-sunset-rd/) | 320 ft S | Plumbing | Kitchen renovation | Not listed | [P26-000360](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000360/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [127 Hillsdale Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/127-hillsdale-rd/) | 690 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Insulation - walls with blown in cellulose -unit 1 | $9,363 | [B26-000850](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000850/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [93 West Quincy St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/93-west-quincy-st/) | 910 ft W | Electrical | add outlet and light at porch B26-000646 | $625 | [E26-000844](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000844/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [42 Curtis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/42-curtis-ave/) | 750 ft SW | Electrical | Removal and reinstall of 14 solar panels of a 26 panel system. Reinstallation is redesigned from original layout due to recent renovation. | $4,933 | [E26-000838](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000838/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [24 Chetwynd Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/24-chetwynd-rd/) | 500 ft S | Plumbing | Second floor full bathroom | Not listed | [P26-000337](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000337/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [24 Chetwynd Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/24-chetwynd-rd/) | 500 ft S | Electrical | Wiring for second floor bathroom | $3,000 | [E26-000836](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000836/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [24 Chetwynd Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/24-chetwynd-rd/) | 500 ft S | Alteration or repair | Add full bathroom and closet to second floor unit | $18,000 | [B26-000744](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000744/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [21 College Hill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/21-college-hill-rd/) | 970 ft W | Electrical | Install a grounding electrode wire encase concrete | $750 | [E26-000727](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000727/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [53 Curtis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/53-curtis-ave/) | 700 ft SW | Other | Insulate basement sills. | $1,000 | [B26-000735](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000735/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [158 Curtis St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/158-curtis-st/) | 320 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Remove all siding materials and install insulated vinyl siding. Remove all debris. | $69,990 | [B26-000677](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000677/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [124 Professors Row](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/124-professors-row/) | 860 ft S | Electrical | Installing 30kw generator | $30,000 | [E26-000692](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000692/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [93 West Quincy St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/93-west-quincy-st/) | 910 ft W | Alteration or repair | Back Second Floor Porch & add Roof- Existing Footprint Replacement @ 95 W Quincy St | $16,200 | [B26-000646](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000646/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [111 West Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/111-west-adams-st/) | 760 ft W | Plumbing | Cross connection device for basement boiler | Not listed | [P26-000066](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000066/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [158 Curtis St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/158-curtis-st/) | 320 ft SE | Electrical | Electrical work for siding replacement | $1,000 | [E26-000651](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000651/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [107 West Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/107-west-adams-st/) | 750 ft W | Roofing | strip the old roof, install 30 years new roof, | $15,800 | [B26-000599](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000599/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [47 Conwell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/47-conwell-ave/) | 890 ft SW | Plumbing | Remodeling. Basement: 1 electric water heater, 1 toilet, 2 lavatories, 1 bathtub, 1 washing machine connection, and 1 service sink. 1st Floor: 1 kitchen sink, 1 dishwasher, 1 ice maker, 2 toilets, 3 lavatories, 1 bathtub, and 1 shower stall. 2nd Floor: 1 kitchen sink, 1 dishwasher, 1 ice maker, 2 to | Not listed | [P26-000273](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000273/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 18 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2026 | [90 Conwell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/90-conwell-ave/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Remodel two bathrooms (layout stays the same.) Demo back three decks. Top deck is enclosed. demo bathrooms and demo the back deck not to be re built. We are not re building the decks. Demo existing rear deck stack, install new rear stairs and egress platform, remove bathtubs on 2nd and 3rd floors, r | $100,000 | [B26-001055](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001055/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [90 Conwell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/90-conwell-ave/) | 0.24 mi SW | Plumbing | To remodel bathroom & kitchen sink only in second floor and third floor. | Not listed | [P26-000520](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000520/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [90 Conwell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/90-conwell-ave/) | 0.24 mi SW | Electrical | 2 Bathrooms renovation: Install two new 20-amp branch circuits for each bathroom, and install/replace receptacles, lighting fixtures, exhaust fans, vanity lights, and electric floor heating systems. | $5,000 | [E26-001252](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001252/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [179 Powder House Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/179-powder-house-blvd/) | 0.25 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Roof Renovation | $2,557,000 | [B26-001326](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001326/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [83 Conwell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/83-conwell-ave/) | 0.22 mi W | Alteration or repair | Install 5 Harvey classic replacement window,energy star,inserts only,no structural work | $4,955 | [B26-001222](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001222/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [76 Conwell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/76-conwell-ave/) | 0.22 mi SW | Plumbing | Existing bathroom remodel | Not listed | [P26-000388](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000388/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [38 Whitfield Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/38-whitfield-rd/) | 0.23 mi S | Plumbing | Bathroom and kitchen Renovation | Not listed | [P26-000361](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000361/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [38 Whitfield Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/38-whitfield-rd/) | 0.23 mi S | Alteration or repair | remodel existing bathroom,new tub,new vanity and new sink | $14,000 | [B26-000848](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000848/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [38 Whitfield Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/38-whitfield-rd/) | 0.23 mi S | Electrical | Rewire Kitchen and bathroom with laundry. | $11,000 | [E26-000873](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000873/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [174 North St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/174-north-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Electrical | Replace circuit to garage. Trench and run new pipe and wiring form basement to garage to restore power. | $1,500 | [E26-000719](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000719/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [76 Conwell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/76-conwell-ave/) | 0.22 mi SW | Electrical | Full rewire of apartment #3 | $20,000 | [E26-000728](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000728/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [43 Whitfield Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/43-whitfield-rd/) | 0.21 mi S | Electrical | Heat pump work @ 43-45 whitfield b26-000484 b26-000485 | $4,000 | [E26-000443](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000443/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [43 Whitfield Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/43-whitfield-rd/) | 0.21 mi S | Mechanical (HVAC) | 5 zone heat pump for unit 45 | $21,543 | [B26-000485](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000485/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [43 Whitfield Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/43-whitfield-rd/) | 0.21 mi S | Mechanical (HVAC) | 4 zone heat pump system in unit 43 | $18,736 | [B26-000484](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000484/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [43 Whitfield Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/43-whitfield-rd/) | 0.21 mi S | Alteration or repair | Weatherization, Insulation, Air Sealing | $15,877 | [B26-000441](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000441/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [43 Whitfield Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/43-whitfield-rd/) | 0.21 mi S | Plumbing | 2- water heater (electric) | Not listed | [P26-000284](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000284/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [43 Whitfield Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/43-whitfield-rd/) | 0.21 mi S | Electrical | Install electric oven and two electric water heaters | $1,600 | [E26-000658](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000658/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [43 Whitfield Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/43-whitfield-rd/) | 0.21 mi S | Electrical | Electrical work for siding replacement | $1,000 | [E26-000503](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000503/) |

## More on this street

Other addresses on Upland Rd with permits, nearest house number first:

- [13 Upland Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/13-upland-rd/): newest permit Oct 6, 2025
- [9 Upland Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/9-upland-rd/): newest permit Jan 6, 2025
- [8 Upland Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/8-upland-rd/): newest permit May 19, 2026
- [5 Upland Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/5-upland-rd/): newest permit Oct 22, 2024

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Source: Somerville Inspectional Services Division permit data (https://data.somervillema.gov/d/nneb-s3f7), SomerStat, City of Somerville, ODbL 1.0 (https://opendatacommons.org/licenses/odbl/1-0/). Checked 2026-10-07 03:16 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 11 permits at this address and 56 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/27-upland-rd/