# Building permits at 33 Sterling St, Somerville, MA

19 permits issued within a quarter mile in the last 30 days, at least twice the monthly pace before that.

Nine permits on record here. The newest, Nov 12, 2024: Asphalt shingle Replacement on the entire house. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 58 more permits (57 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 820 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 12, 2024 | Roofing | Asphalt shingle Replacement on the entire house. | $13,500 | [B24-001847](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B24-001847/) |
| May 3, 2017 | Plumbing | Water heater replacement | Not listed | [G17-000377](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G17-000377/) |
| Jun 15, 2016 | Alteration or repair | unfinished attic space through pull down ladder stairs, plywood and pull down stair case. | $2,000 | [B16-000551](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B16-000551/) |
| Apr 6, 2016 | Mechanical (HVAC) | Install 2-furnaces and duct work | $14,000 | [SM16-000067](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM16-000067/) |
| Mar 21, 2016 | Plumbing | Remodeling of the two units, all new plumbing | Not listed | [P16-000236](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P16-000236/) |
| Mar 21, 2016 | Plumbing | Renovation new gas piping and equipment | Not listed | [G16-000204](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G16-000204/) |
| Mar 16, 2016 | Electrical | Install plugs and switches,recess cans, AC wire furnace - 35 STERLING ST | $3,500 | [E16-000390](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E16-000390/) |
| Mar 16, 2016 | Electrical | rewire unit, outlet's and switches. | $3,500 | [E16-000389](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E16-000389/) |
| Feb 1, 2016 | Alteration or repair | Renovate existing 2 family and convert into 2 condominium units | $220,000 | [B16-000008](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B16-000008/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 3 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | [55 High St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/55-high-st/) | 240 ft SW | Plumbing | install waste vent and water pipe for (2) Units 2-1/2 Bath | Not listed | [P26-000559](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000559/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [33 Fairfax St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/33-fairfax-st/) | 210 ft N | Plumbing | Gas combi boiler replacement | Not listed | [P26-000516](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000516/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [33 Fairfax St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/33-fairfax-st/) | 210 ft N | Plumbing | Gas combi boiler replacement | Not listed | [G26-000404](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000404/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [325 Alewife Brook Pkwy](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/325-alewife-brook-pkwy/) | 310 ft W | Plumbing | Lot 2 A&B install waste vent and water pipe for (2) Kitchens & (4)Full Bath & (2) Half | Not listed | [P26-000581](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000581/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [325 Alewife Brook Pkwy](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/325-alewife-brook-pkwy/) | 310 ft W | Electrical | 59 high st. /325 alewife.Complete electrical installation for new two-family dwelling, including feeders to two 200-amp dwelling-unit panels, branch-circuit wiring, lighting, receptacles, appliances, HVAC equipment, smoke/CO alarms, data/TV wiring, and EV-charger junction-box feeds, per approved pla | $40,000 | [E26-001428](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001428/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [325 Alewife Brook Pkwy](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/325-alewife-brook-pkwy/) | 310 ft W | Electrical | Lot 5: Complete electrical installation for new two-family dwelling, including feeders to two 200-amp dwelling-unit panels, branch-circuit wiring, lighting, receptacles, appliances, HVAC equipment, smoke/CO alarms, data/TV wiring, and EV-charger junction-box feeds, per approved plans and Massachuset | $40,000 | [E26-001308](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001308/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [21 High St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/21-high-st/) | 350 ft S | Electrical | Install mini split AC | $2,000 | [E26-001415](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001415/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [21 High St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/21-high-st/) | 350 ft S | Alteration or repair | (HOMEOWNER PERMIT) Installation of mini split AC/heating system | $5,000 | [B26-001515](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001515/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [71 Woods Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/71-woods-ave/) | 620 ft N | Plumbing | Leak check for gas conpany (Eversource) | Not listed | [G26-000444](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000444/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [325 Alewife Brook Pkwy](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/325-alewife-brook-pkwy/) | 310 ft W | Electrical | installation of new low voltage fire alarm system for lot 4 | $7,000 | [E26-001435](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001435/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [325 Alewife Brook Pkwy](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/325-alewife-brook-pkwy/) | 310 ft W | Electrical | installation of new low voltage fire alarm system | $6,000 | [E26-001268](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001268/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [0 Alewife Brook Pkwy](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/0-alewife-brook-pkwy/) | 690 ft NW | Electrical | We are replacing all sport lighting at Dilboy Stadium WORK @ DILBOY STADIUM 110 ALEWIFE BROOK PKWY | $85,480 | [E26-001442](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001442/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [99 West Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/99-west-adams-st/) | 770 ft SE | 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/) | 820 ft SE | New building | Foundation Only for backyard cottage PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT B26-000458 | $25,800 | [B26-000526](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000526/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [37 Gordon St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/37-gordon-st/) | 670 ft N | Plumbing | Replace Main Sewer Line | Not listed | [P26-000554](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000554/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [59 High St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/59-high-st/) | 290 ft W | Plumbing | install waste vent and water pipe for (2) Units 2-1/2 Bath | Not listed | [P26-000560](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000560/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [21 College Hill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/21-college-hill-rd/) | 820 ft SE | 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/) | 820 ft SE | Plumbing | Replace furnace | Not listed | [G26-000370](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000370/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [91 Woods Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/91-woods-ave/) | 800 ft N | Alteration or repair | install 5 replacement windows. no structural changes. | $5,914 | [B26-001368](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001368/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [40 Gordon St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/40-gordon-st/) | 540 ft N | Electrical | Wire one dedicated circuit for in porch gfci in the first and second floor | $1,800 | [E26-000899](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000899/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [21 College Hill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/21-college-hill-rd/) | 820 ft SE | Electrical | Rewire 5 bathrooms, add few lights and receptacles throughout the house | $18,000 | [E26-001187](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001187/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [21 High St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/21-high-st/) | 350 ft S | Plumbing | add bathroom on 3rd fl | Not listed | [P26-000460](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000460/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [97 Woods Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/97-woods-ave/) | 840 ft N | Alteration or repair | Install 5 Harvey vinyl windows | $8,750 | [B26-001167](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001167/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [277 Alewife Brook Pkwy](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/277-alewife-brook-pkwy/) | 940 ft S | Alteration or repair | Replace the front staircase | $26,867 | [B26-001032](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001032/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [99 West Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/99-west-adams-st/) | 770 ft SE | Mechanical (HVAC) | Install two hydro air, new duct work, two condenser. | $29,500 | [SM26-000111](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000111/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [62 Woods Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/62-woods-ave/) | 470 ft N | Alteration or repair |  Remove and dispose of three (3) existing windows.  Install three (3) new replacement insert double-hung windows.  Existing window frames and rough openings shall remain unchanged. | $3,000 | [B26-001106](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001106/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [93 West Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/93-west-adams-st/) | 770 ft SE | 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/) | 780 ft SE | Electrical | Emergency service fix | $100 | [E26-001076](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001076/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [40 Gordon St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/40-gordon-st/) | 540 ft N | Alteration or repair | Demo front porch and rebuild it as per drawings. | $15,000 | [B26-000666](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000666/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [23 College Hill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/23-college-hill-rd/) | 780 ft SE | Plumbing | supply and install gas piping for remodel | Not listed | [G26-000165](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000165/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [93 West Quincy St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/93-west-quincy-st/) | 530 ft SE | Electrical | add outlet and light at porch B26-000646 | $625 | [E26-000844](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000844/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [27 Woods Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/27-woods-ave/) | 400 ft NE | Electrical | Direct wiring to replacement FURNACE AND CONDENSER | $1,500 | [E26-000801](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000801/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [21 High St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/21-high-st/) | 350 ft S | Electrical | Upgrade 200 amp service (no public meter), remodel 3 floor attic and bathroom | $10,000 | [E26-000774](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000774/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [21 High St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/21-high-st/) | 350 ft S | Alteration or repair | adding a dormer, a bathroom, bedroom and sitting are w/ wet bar by owner | $35,000 | [B26-000663](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000663/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [46-48 High St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/46--48-high-st/) | 360 ft SW | Plumbing | re-test | Not listed | [G26-000258](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000258/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [21 College Hill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/21-college-hill-rd/) | 820 ft SE | Electrical | Install a grounding electrode wire encase concrete | $750 | [E26-000727](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000727/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [174 North St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/174-north-st/) | 430 ft NE | 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 12, 2026 | [93 West Quincy St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/93-west-quincy-st/) | 530 ft SE | 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/) | 810 ft SE | Plumbing | Cross connection device for basement boiler | Not listed | [P26-000066](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000066/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [107 West Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/107-west-adams-st/) | 790 ft SE | Roofing | strip the old roof, install 30 years new roof, | $15,800 | [B26-000599](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000599/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | [88 Raymond Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/88-raymond-ave/) | 0.25 mi S | Plumbing | Replacement of Existing Cross Connection Device. | Not listed | [P26-000578](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000578/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [88 Raymond Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/88-raymond-ave/) | 0.25 mi S | Plumbing | Replacement of Existing Boiler | Not listed | [G26-000454](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000454/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [61 North St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/61-north-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Alteration or repair | Demolish second floor porch that is above rubber roof and rebuild it up to code using composite materials. | $18,430 | [B26-001430](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001430/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [100 Conwell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/100-conwell-ave/) | 0.19 mi S | Alteration or repair | replace 3 back porches to exact same size | $36,000 | [B26-001219](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001219/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [59 Conwell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/59-conwell-ave/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Install 30 Replacement Windows | $15,200 | [B26-001407](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001407/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [90 Conwell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/90-conwell-ave/) | 0.21 mi S | 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 8, 2026 | [47 Curtis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/47-curtis-ave/) | 0.25 mi SE | 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/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [90 Conwell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/90-conwell-ave/) | 0.21 mi S | 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 27, 2026 | [86 Raymond Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/86-raymond-ave/) | 0.25 mi S | Alteration or repair | install 5 replacement windows. no structural changes. | $25,707 | [B26-001239](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001239/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [90 Conwell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/90-conwell-ave/) | 0.21 mi S | 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 18, 2026 | [83 Conwell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/83-conwell-ave/) | 0.19 mi S | 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/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [111 Hillsdale Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/111-hillsdale-rd/) | 0.20 mi SE | 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/) | 0.22 mi SE | 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 6, 2026 | [76 Conwell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/76-conwell-ave/) | 0.22 mi S | Plumbing | Existing bathroom remodel | Not listed | [P26-000388](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000388/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [127 Hillsdale Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/127-hillsdale-rd/) | 0.21 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Insulation - walls with blown in cellulose -unit 1 | $9,363 | [B26-000850](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000850/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [53 Curtis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/53-curtis-ave/) | 0.23 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Insulate basement sills. | $1,000 | [B26-000735](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000735/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [76 Conwell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/76-conwell-ave/) | 0.22 mi S | Electrical | Full rewire of apartment #3 | $20,000 | [E26-000728](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000728/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [68 North St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/68-north-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Alteration or repair | Weatherization, Insulation, Air Sealing | $17,097 | [B26-000676](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000676/) |

## 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 Sterling St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [42 Sterling St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/42-sterling-st/): newest permit Jan 27, 2025
- [20 Sterling St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/20-sterling-st/): newest permit Sep 25, 2025
- [18 Sterling St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/18-sterling-st/): newest permit Sep 29, 2025
- [17 Sterling St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/17-sterling-st/): newest permit Jul 1, 2025
- [16 Sterling St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/16-sterling-st/): newest permit Oct 25, 2024
- [12 Sterling St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/12-sterling-st/): newest permit Sep 23, 2025
- [11 Sterling St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/11-sterling-st/): newest permit Mar 26, 2026
- [63 Sterling St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/63-sterling-st/): newest permit Jan 15, 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 2026-10-10 04:40 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 9 permits at this address and 58 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/33-sterling-st/