# Building permits at 31 Elm St, Somerville, MA

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

Three permits on record here. The newest, Jun 5, 2025: Dryer replacement. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 117 more permits (114 projects) since May 1. Five are for new buildings, the nearest 800 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2025 | Plumbing | Dryer replacement | Not listed | [G25-000235](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G25-000235/) |
| Dec 19, 2018 | Alteration or repair | blown in Insulation | $772 | [B18-001879](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B18-001879/) |
| May 26, 2016 | Alteration or repair | Replace 10 Windows | $16,908 | [B16-000807](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B16-000807/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 2 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2026 | [23 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/23-elm-st/) | 100 ft E | Plumbing | Replace the existing water heater | Not listed | [P26-000450](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000450/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [35 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/35-elm-st/) | 95 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. ( 853166, 853165) ( Unit 1 and Unit 2) | $5,000 | [B26-000808](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000808/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | [27 Porter St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/27-porter-st/) | 570 ft E | Mechanical (HVAC) | Install 2 HVAC systems with 2 zones each. 1 located in the basement and 1 located inside the mechanical closet on the 2nd floor. (Units 1 & 2) | $42,950 | [SM26-000193](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000193/) |
| Oct 8, 2026 | [33 Cedar St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/33-cedar-st/) | 760 ft N | Electrical | Temporary power | $1,000 | [E26-001491](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001491/) |
| Oct 8, 2026 | [689 Somerville Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/689-somerville-ave/) | 730 ft SE | Roofing | Replace asphalt shingles only | $21,600 | [B26-001495](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001495/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [17 Stanford Terr](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/17-stanford-terr/) | 820 ft S | Alteration or repair | Weatherization and air sealing with the Mass Save Program. No structural changes. | $4,304 | [B26-001583](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001583/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [10 Porter St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/10-porter-st/) | 270 ft SE | Roofing | Zen Contracting, LLC shall furnish all labor, supervision, materials, equipment, permits, and disposal necessary to perform the roofing replacement work described in this Agreement. The contracted roofing work consists of approximately: • 12 squares of rubber roofing • 3 squares of asphalt shing | $19,400 | [B26-001549](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001549/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [21 Cedar St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/21-cedar-st/) | 600 ft N | Plumbing | Replacement of Existing Hot Water Heater and Existing Cross Connection Device. | Not listed | [P26-000539](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000539/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [21 Cedar St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/21-cedar-st/) | 600 ft N | Plumbing | Replacement of Existing Boiler and Existing Hot Water Heater. | Not listed | [G26-000421](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000421/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [12 Porter St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/12-porter-st/) | 270 ft SE | Roofing | New roof | $18,650 | [B26-001492](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001492/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [59 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/59-elm-st/) | 540 ft NW | Mechanical (HVAC) | Installation of replacement furnace | $9,685 | [SM26-000025](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000025/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [737 Somerville Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/737-somerville-ave/) | 270 ft SW | Electrical | Install 19 110v smokes throughout 3 units | $2,000 | [E26-001366](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001366/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [9 Carver St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/9-carver-st/) | 520 ft NE | Alteration or repair | (homeowner's permit) - remove existing flooring and replace with3/4 tongue and groove plywood | $4,000 | [B26-001428](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001428/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [6 Acadia Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/6-acadia-pk/) | 920 ft NW | Electrical | Remove service to allow new siding to be installed behind it. New service drop to house needed | $2,000 | [E26-001341](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001341/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [22 White St Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/22-white-st-pl/) | 930 ft NW | Roofing | Emergency roof repair/replacement | $25,100 | [B26-001380](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001380/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [12 Mossland St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/12-mossland-st/) | 510 ft NW | Mechanical (HVAC) | Install 2 HVAC systems Heat Pump. 1 located in the basement with 2 zones, and 1 located in the attic | $14,000 | [SM26-000170](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000170/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [7 Craigie Terr](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/7-craigie-terr/) | 580 ft SE | Electrical | bring dryer circuit up to code | $850 | [E26-001296](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001296/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [14 Mossland St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/14-mossland-st/) | 500 ft NW | Plumbing | rough plumbing | Not listed | [P26-000515](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000515/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [12 Mossland St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/12-mossland-st/) | 510 ft NW | Plumbing | rough plumbing | Not listed | [P26-000514](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000514/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [14 Mossland St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/14-mossland-st/) | 500 ft NW | Plumbing | Two Fireplaces, 1 Stove, 1 Water Heater | Not listed | [G26-000402](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000402/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [12 Mossland St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/12-mossland-st/) | 510 ft NW | Plumbing | Two Fireplaces, 1 Stove, 1 Water Heater | Not listed | [G26-000401](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000401/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [61 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/61-elm-st/) | 570 ft NW | Fence, wall or deck | (Homeowner Permit) Repair front masonry stairs and landing, install stone veneer on stairs, front foundation, and front retaining wall, and repave existing asphalt driveway. | $46,000 | [B26-001311](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001311/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [21 Cedar St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/21-cedar-st/) | 600 ft N | Electrical | Wiring replacement for a gas boiler. | $500 | [E26-001239](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001239/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [9 Adelaide Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/9-adelaide-rd/) | 300 ft W | Electrical | Install A/C condenser 40 amp | $1,800 | [E25-000132](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E25-000132/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [55 Craigie St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/55-craigie-st/) | 870 ft E | Alteration or repair | Remove existing Kitchen & Install New Kitchen (same location & footprint) | $12,000 | [B26-001147](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001147/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [27 Porter St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/27-porter-st/) | 570 ft E | Electrical | Install a Fire alarm system | $10,000 | [E26-001111](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001111/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [35 Ibbetson St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/35-ibbetson-st/) | 920 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. | $11,000 | [B26-001162](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001162/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [12 Mossland St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/12-mossland-st/) | 510 ft NW | Electrical | Complete wiring of 2 family dwelling | $30,000 | [E26-000696](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000696/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [35 Cedar St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/35-cedar-st/) | 800 ft N | New building | New Construction 3 Unit Semi-Detached House FOUNDATION ONLY PERMIT B25-001623 | $621,000 | [B25-001528](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B25-001528/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [55 Craigie St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/55-craigie-st/) | 870 ft E | Electrical | Add Sub Panel, Range,Hood,Washer,Dryer | $5,500 | [E26-001079](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001079/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [12 Greenwood Terr](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/12-greenwood-terr/) | 600 ft S | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. | $9,882 | [B26-001087](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001087/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [95 Prentiss St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/95-prentiss-st/) | 920 ft S | Mechanical (HVAC) | Installation of one new air source Bosch ducted heat pump in place of existing gas furnace. | $15,366 | [SM26-000115](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000115/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [23 Ibbetson St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/23-ibbetson-st/) | 930 ft SE | Alteration or repair | DEMO AND ASBESTOS ABATEMENT TO BE DONE BY OTHERS first floor bathroom water damage from stack. We will put all back in the same locations tile wall prep for shower and floor,insulation,drywall. Grout and sealer,prime and paint. and all the fixtures go backwe will put | $28,808 | [B26-000793](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000793/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [23 Ibbetson St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/23-ibbetson-st/) | 930 ft SE | Electrical | Bathroom: rewire bathroom, install exhaust fan, 3 switches vanity light and outlet. Relocate splice to basement and cut out existing deenergized knob and tube. | $2,700 | [E26-000972](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000972/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [23 Ibbetson St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/23-ibbetson-st/) | 930 ft SE | Other | Asbestos Removal | $4,250 | [B26-000961](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000961/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [49 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/49-elm-st/) | 290 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Install 2 Ton Custom Comfort Heat Pump/Condenser at Ground Level on the Right Side of the House and Matching Coil in Second Floor Utility Closet | $14,634 | [B25-001126](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B25-001126/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [55 Craigie St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/55-craigie-st/) | 870 ft E | Electrical | Rewire Kitchen and Bath,add Sub panel | $7,000 | [E26-000941](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000941/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [321 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/321-beacon-st/) | 840 ft S | Plumbing | replace tub to shower | Not listed | [P26-000380](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000380/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [9 Gilson Terr](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/9-gilson-terr/) | 460 ft N | Plumbing | replacement of a dishwasher | Not listed | [P26-000348](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000348/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [75 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/75-elm-st/) | 880 ft N | Electrical | City of Somerville - JFK Schoolyard Site Lighting | $35,000 | [E26-000867](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000867/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [54 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/54-elm-st/) | 460 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Interior build-out of a commercial bakery space. Scope includes general construction, electrical and plumbing modifications, installation of electric bakery equipment, and interior finishes. No commercial cooking hood or grease-laden vapor producing equipment is included. All food products will be p | $162,117 | [B26-000555](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000555/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [737 Somerville Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/737-somerville-ave/) | 270 ft SW | Electrical | Service upgrade from 100 amp to 400 amp (underground) | $10,000 | [E25-001946](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E25-001946/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [337 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/337-beacon-st/) | 660 ft S | Plumbing | Gas Stove @ 339A Beacon St | Not listed | [G26-000261](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000261/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [35 Ibbetson St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/35-ibbetson-st/) | 920 ft SE | Plumbing | Renew two bathroom units | Not listed | [P26-000313](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000313/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [9 Porter St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/9-porter-st/) | 370 ft SE | Alteration or repair | install 19 replacement windows. no structural changes. 2 bathroom windows and staircase window are tempered. | $30,445 | [B26-000717](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000717/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [14 Mossland St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/14-mossland-st/) | 500 ft NW | Electrical | Complete wiring of dwelling | $30,000 | [E26-000703](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000703/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [35 Cedar St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/35-cedar-st/) | 800 ft N | Electrical | Ufer ground | $1,000 | [E26-000676](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000676/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [33 Cedar St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/33-cedar-st/) | 760 ft N | Electrical | Ufer Ground | $1,000 | [E26-000675](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000675/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [27 Porter St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/27-porter-st/) | 570 ft E | Alteration or repair | Renovate an Existing 3 Family Building. Total gut/demo of 2 front units. New MEP, Framing, underpinning foundation. Reconfigure Back Unit minor changes to MEP. new Sprinkler/FA Throughout 3 units. | $1,325,000 | [B26-000075](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000075/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [54 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/54-elm-st/) | 460 ft NW | Electrical | Demolition and safe removal of existing wiring ● Temporary power and lighting during construction ● Installation of LED panels, lighting fixtures, and track lighting ● Installation of outlets and receptacles throughout dining and kitchen areas ● Installation of circuits and connections for a | $16,000 | [E26-000673](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000673/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [54 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/54-elm-st/) | 460 ft NW | Plumbing | Plumbing rough and finish for: a prep sink, 3-hand sink, a 3-compartment sink, 5-floors drains, 1 water heater, a dishwasher, a mop sink | Not listed | [P26-000287](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000287/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [7 Craigie Terr](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/7-craigie-terr/) | 580 ft SE | Plumbing | Bring existing water heater to code | Not listed | [P26-000262](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000262/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [74 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/74-elm-st/) | 730 ft NW | Alteration or repair | INSULATE ALUMINUM WALLS 6" CELLULOSE Withdrawn per applicant see attached email - JS 5/27/26 | $10,241 | [B26-000601](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000601/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [35 Ibbetson St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/35-ibbetson-st/) | 920 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Remodeling two full bathrooms using the same foot print/layout, one bathroom in each unit | $61,050 | [B26-000540](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000540/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [27 Porter St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/27-porter-st/) | 570 ft E | Electrical | Rewired the whole 2unit apartment | $38,000 | [E26-000504](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000504/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [349 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/349-beacon-st/) | 540 ft S | Roofing | strip and re-roof asphalt shingles, repair damaged boards, ice and watershield, synthetic underlayment, flashing, ridge vent, asphalt shingles | $13,650 | [B26-000578](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000578/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [27 Porter St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/27-porter-st/) | 570 ft E | Plumbing | Install plumbing for 3 units | Not listed | [P26-000265](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000265/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [35 Ibbetson St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/35-ibbetson-st/) | 920 ft SE | Electrical | Two Bathrooms & New Service | $14,000 | [E26-000562](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000562/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [330 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/330-beacon-st/) | 860 ft S | Plumbing | 4 NAVIEN Water heaters | Not listed | [G26-000219](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000219/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [7 Craigie Terr](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/7-craigie-terr/) | 580 ft SE | Plumbing | Cap off 2 existing gas lines | Not listed | [G26-000217](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000217/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [12 Mossland St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/12-mossland-st/) | 510 ft NW | Electrical | Ground wire for foundation | $500 | [E26-000615](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000615/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [321 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/321-beacon-st/) | 840 ft S | Alteration or repair | Replace tub surround in the bathroom unit | $21,000 | [B26-000539](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000539/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 55 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | [229 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/229-summer-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Installation of (7) Double Hung Window Inserts in existing openings. No structural work. | $25,654 | [B26-001570](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001570/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [54 Belmont St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/54-belmont-st/) | 0.25 mi E | Addition | Foundation Only -Renovation/ADU permit B26-001097 | $25,000 | [B26-001189](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001189/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [54 Belmont St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/54-belmont-st/) | 0.25 mi E | Addition | Full Renovation, Addition & ADU Conversion Full gut renovation of the existing home, construction of new additions, installation of a full basement foundation system, conversion and integration of the barn into an ADU, full replacement of major mechanical systems, and completion of all required rest | $1,373,500 | [B26-001097](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001097/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [29 Lowell St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/29-lowell-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Plumbing | all plumbing work for 3 family home | Not listed | [P26-000575](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000575/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [207 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/207-summer-st/) | 0.25 mi E | Alteration or repair | installation of a 42K BTU 5Zone Mitsubishi Ductless Branch Box System for Unit 3 207 Summer Street Somerville. We will install one 18K BTU 1-way ceiling cassette in between the other room and Living Room. Installing an MHK2 Thermostat in the Living Room to control this area. Then install 1- 6K BTU 1 | $29,126 | [B26-000549](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000549/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [29 Lowell St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/29-lowell-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | New building | New Construction Backyard Cottage -Foundation only permit B26-000580 | $380,000 | [B26-000573](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000573/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [42 Belmont St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/42-belmont-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Mechanical (HVAC) | Install 2 high velocity heat pump systems. Install Mitsubishi wall unit in workshop area | $68,383 | [SM26-000147](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000147/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [24 Miller St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/24-miller-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Electrical | Inspect and close out permit E19-001814 | $1,000 | [E26-001306](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001306/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [29 Lowell St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/29-lowell-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Electrical | Ufer ground | $1,000 | [E26-001286](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001286/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [29 Lowell St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/29-lowell-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Electrical | Ufer ground | $1,500 | [E26-000997](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000997/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [70 Porter St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/70-porter-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Ductless mini split install | $49,021 | [B25-000186](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B25-000186/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [42 Belmont St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/42-belmont-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical | Heat Pump | $1,800 | [E26-001176](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001176/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [10 Lowell St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/10-lowell-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Plumbing | Bathroom remodeling | Not listed | [P26-000500](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000500/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [243 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/243-summer-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. ( 869437, 880892) ( Unit 1 and Unit 2) | $17,000 | [B26-001257](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001257/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [54 Belmont St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/54-belmont-st/) | 0.25 mi E | Electrical | foundation grounding | $500 | [E26-001210](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001210/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [85 Lowell St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/85-lowell-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical | Service Upgrade | $2,800 | [E26-000996](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000996/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [10 Lowell St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/10-lowell-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Electrical | Bathroom renovation | $1,000 | [E26-001142](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001142/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [7 Ashland St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/7-ashland-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Alteration or repair | I.E Install 38 double hung windows | $62,476 | [B26-000901](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000901/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [241 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/241-summer-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Electrical | Electrical work- Take over of Permit # E22-000020 | $1,500 | [E25-001681](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E25-001681/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [29 Lowell St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/29-lowell-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Plumbing | Plumbing work for single family home | Not listed | [P26-000429](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000429/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [10 Lowell St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/10-lowell-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Bathroom Remodel - no layout changes | $26,750 | [B26-001100](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001100/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [266 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/266-summer-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Alteration or repair | Replace front stairs and landing | $11,850 | [B26-001022](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001022/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [44 White St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/44-white-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | New building | Foundation Only (for 3 units) PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT B26-000617 | $68,814 | [B26-000698](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000698/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [42 Belmont St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/42-belmont-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Mechanical (HVAC) | Weatherization of existing dwelling including air sealing, attic, and wall insulation, dense-pack cellulose insulation, rigid foam insulation, fiberglass batt insulation, ventilation improvements. | $15,815 | [B26-001057](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001057/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [42 Belmont St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/42-belmont-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Roofing | Air seal the building envelope, dense-pack cellulose insulation in exterior walls through drill-and-plug method, insulate wood shingle wall cavities, and install rigid foam board insulation at basement rim joist/sill areas. | $4,587 | [B26-001056](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001056/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [42 Belmont St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/42-belmont-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Plumbing | Add half bath and washer | Not listed | [P26-000413](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000413/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [30 Belmont St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/30-belmont-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Remove & replace 21 windows; like for like size; no structural changes | $64,365 | [B26-000962](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000962/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [207 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/207-summer-st/) | 0.25 mi E | Plumbing | plumb tub, toilet and sink in third fl bathroom | Not listed | [P26-000398](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000398/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [44 White St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/44-white-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Demolition | Raze single family Building DEMO ON OR AFTER JULY 21, 2026 | $35,000 | [D26-000027](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/D26-000027/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [8 Belmont St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/8-belmont-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | install 1 entry door for replacement. no structural changes. | $5,881 | [B26-000918](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000918/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [665a Somerville Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/665a-somerville-ave/) | 0.19 mi SE | Alteration or repair | remove existing skylight and install new Velux curb mounted fixed skylight | $7,300 | [B26-000870](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000870/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [42 Belmont St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/42-belmont-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical | Wire 3rd fl addition, Add mics outlets thouout floor 2 and floor 1. Wire basemnt food prep area in basement, Upgrade service to 400 amps 200 per unit E26-001176 | $16,000 | [E26-000869](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000869/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [42 Belmont St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/42-belmont-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Roofing | (HOMEOWNER PERMIT): replace basement windows, replace railings, reroof porch, new storage areas in basement and 3rd floor, new washer/dryer closet | $12,000 | [B26-000832](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000832/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [207 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/207-summer-st/) | 0.25 mi E | Electrical | Wire up bathroom | $1,500 | [E26-000721](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000721/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [14 White St Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/14-white-st-pl/) | 0.20 mi NW | Electrical | install 100 amp overhead temp setvice | $1,500 | [E26-000807](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000807/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [24 Belmont St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/24-belmont-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Solar | Install 7.48kW DC (17 panels) rooftop solar array | $37,400 | [B26-000773](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000773/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [26 Belmont St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/26-belmont-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Solar | Install 7.48kW DC (17 panels) rooftop solar array | $37,400 | [B26-000772](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000772/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [44 White St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/44-white-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Electrical | Ufer grounding for new construction 3 family dwelling | $200 | [E26-000785](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000785/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [29 Lowell St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/29-lowell-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | New building | Foundation Permit for Backyard cottage -Construction permit B26-000573 | $18,000 | [B26-000580](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000580/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [24 Belmont St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/24-belmont-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Electrical | Install 7.48kW DC (17 panels) rooftop solar array | $12,508 | [E26-000754](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000754/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [26 Belmont St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/26-belmont-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Electrical | Install 7.48kW DC (17 panels) rooftop solar array | $12,508 | [E26-000753](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000753/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [29 Lowell St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/29-lowell-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | New building | New Foundation for 3 units -Construction permit B26-000541 | $40,000 | [B26-000571](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000571/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [241 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/241-summer-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Plumbing | Replace boiler | Not listed | [P26-000303](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000303/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [241 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/241-summer-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Plumbing | Replace boiler | Not listed | [G26-000250](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000250/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [207 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/207-summer-st/) | 0.25 mi E | Alteration or repair | Remodel main bath unit 3 | $26,000 | [B26-000579](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000579/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [208 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/208-summer-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Electrical | B unit- Wire for new basement bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, hardwired smoke and co to code. A unit- Hardwired smoke and co to code. Upgrade service to 200A | $35,000 | [E26-000452](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000452/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [208 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/208-summer-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Plumbing | Relocate the gas valve for the laundry in the basement. And add first floor gas stove | Not listed | [G26-000238](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000238/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [8 Porter Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/8-porter-ave/) | 0.23 mi NE | Electrical | - 50ft trench, install 1 1/4 PVC pipe for future use for the garage, install (1) 20 amps circuit for patio outlets, Install (3) outlets, Install (12) low voltage landscape lights. | $2,600 | [E26-000697](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000697/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [208 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/208-summer-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID's: 864042, 864044) | $11,000 | [B26-000641](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000641/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [69 Lowell St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/69-lowell-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Electrical | Reconnect power to replacement gas boiler work @ 67 lowell | $3,000 | [E26-000405](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000405/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [29 Lowell St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/29-lowell-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Demolition | Demo existing 2 family structure -DEMO ON OR AFTER JUNE 4, 2026 | $25,000 | [D25-000056](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/D25-000056/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [29 Lowell St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/29-lowell-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Demolition | Demo existing two bay garages -DEMO ON OR AFTER JUNE 4, 2026 | $5,000 | [D25-000055](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/D25-000055/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [314 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/314-beacon-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Plumbing | Replace above ground 3in pvc drainage piping | Not listed | [P23-000456](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P23-000456/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [314 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/314-beacon-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Plumbing | Water heater replacement | Not listed | [P23-000455](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P23-000455/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [314 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/314-beacon-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Plumbing | Water heater replacement | Not listed | [G23-000327](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G23-000327/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

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## More on this street

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

- [35 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/35-elm-st/): newest permit Jun 11, 2026
- [36 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/36-elm-st/): newest permit Apr 8, 2026
- [23 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/23-elm-st/): newest permit Aug 5, 2026
- [45 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/45-elm-st/): newest permit Dec 12, 2025
- [49 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/49-elm-st/): newest permit Jul 7, 2026
- [50 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/50-elm-st/): newest permit Nov 22, 2024
- [54 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/54-elm-st/): newest permit Jun 16, 2026
- [55 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/55-elm-st/): newest permit Jul 22, 2025
- [58 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/58-elm-st/): newest permit Feb 2, 2026
- [59 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/59-elm-st/): newest permit Sep 25, 2026

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Source: Somerville Inspectional Services Division permit data (https://data.somervillema.gov/d/nneb-s3f7), SomerStat, City of Somerville, ODbL 1.0 (https://opendatacommons.org/licenses/odbl/1-0/). Checked 2026-10-10 16:52 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 3 permits at this address and 117 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/31-elm-st/