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38 Otis St
Somerville, MA 02145
New buildings permitted at two addresses within 650 ft since May 1, the largest $700,000.
10 permits on record here. The newest, Mar 17: Install 15 Harvey classic replacement window,energy star,inserts only,no structural work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 114 more permits (111 projects) since May 1. The nearest permit for a new building is 530 ft away.
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Install 15 Harvey classic replacement window,energy star,inserts only,no structural workAlteration or repairMar 17$11,545
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Nov 17, 2025$1,700
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Installation of 6 zone ductless mini splitAlteration or repairOct 21, 2025$33,166
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Aug 15, 2025$1,450
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Nov 27, 2023$13,248
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Insulation weatherization work for mass save programAlteration or repairMar 15, 2023$3,654
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Mar 24, 2022not listed
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Oil to gas conversionPlumbingNov 18, 2021not listed
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Aug 12, 2020$5,000
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400A service upgrade, partial kitchen(first floor)29 Everett Ave · 200 ft SE · ElectricalAug 3$4,300
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Insulation insulating the walls with cellulose and also insulating the kneewall with 2" rigid board and…28 Otis St · 170 ft SE · Alteration or repairJul 7$18,941
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Weatherization, Insulation, Air Sealing in Unit 333 Everett Ave · 160 ft S · Alteration or repairMay 29$6,674
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Knob and tube replacement33 Everett Ave · 160 ft S · ElectricalMay 5$5,540
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2 New Kitchen (units 1 & 2) Replace kitchen Cabinets and add granite counters29 Everett Ave · 200 ft SE · Alteration or repairMay 5$20,000
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Installation of 15 solar panels on roof of residence7 Melvin St · 800 ft N · ElectricalOct 5$7,663
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Residential weatherization and air sealing with the Mass Save Program21 Edmands St · 470 ft N · Alteration or repairOct 5$4,161
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Removing and replacing 7 existing double hung windows89 Cross St · 960 ft S · Alteration or repairOct 1$13,566
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Installation of Mini Split system (no ductwork) for each apartment181 Pearl St · 530 ft SW · Mechanical (HVAC)Sep 29$34,420
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Install two (2) new VELUX M02 deck-mounted fixed skylights17 Everett Ave · 370 ft SE · RoofingSep 23$6,300
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Reconfigure interior of front building42 Dana St · 350 ft NW · AdditionSep 21$199,000
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Rework deck lights26 Melvin St · 560 ft N · ElectricalSep 17$1,000
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Wire 3 apartments and common areas to code, Service Upgrade42 Dana St · 350 ft NW · ElectricalSep 11$27,000
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CORRECT VIOLATION FROM FILE #24-023090 Redirect existing downs pipe on right side of property8 Melvin St · 740 ft N · Alteration or repairSep 9$1,200
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Upgrade to 200 Amp Service10 Wellington Ave · 920 ft NW · ElectricalSep 8$8,000
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2 furnaces and 2 condensers195 Pearl St · 690 ft W · ElectricalSep 3$1,000
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Installing 2x 2-ton a/c systems195 Pearl St · 690 ft W · Mechanical (HVAC)Sep 2$42,885
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Installing mini-splits 2 condensers and 3 heads15 Rush St · 970 ft E · Mechanical (HVAC)Sep 2$4,700
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Replace unsafe electrical panel on one unit62 Bonair St · 480 ft NW · ElectricalAug 24$2,500
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(HOMEOWNER PERMIT) Demo & rebuild of existing front 2nd floor deck26 Melvin St · 560 ft N · Alteration or repairAug 22$26,600
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Demo existing deteriorated and unsafe enclosed front porch16 Wesley St · 500 ft W · AdditionAug 10$62,500
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Strip and reroof20 Otis St · 320 ft SE · RoofingAug 5$7,800
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Mass Save Weatherization/Insulation27 Gilman Terr · 700 ft W · Alteration or repairAug 3$3,904
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Replacing gas furnace with 40K BTU Bryant furnace and all associated gas work195 Pearl St · 690 ft W · PlumbingJul 30not listed
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Wire new construction ADU8 Macarthur St · 610 ft NE · ElectricalJul 30$7,000
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Remove and replace 1 entry door14 Wesley St · 520 ft W · Alteration or repairJul 30$10,599
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Construct adu foundation only permit b25-0018898 Macarthur St · 610 ft NE · New buildingJul 27$110,000
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Install 2 new water meters159 Walnut St · 940 ft NW · PlumbingJul 21not listed
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Replace inside main from PVC cast iron connection at stack to inside foundation wall98 Flint St · 860 ft S · PlumbingJul 13not listed
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To disconnect wire and rewire 3 receptacles for carpenter to move wall on 3rd floor8 Melvin St · 740 ft N · ElectricalJul 13$800
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Demo make safe11 Rush St · 990 ft E · ElectricalJul 13$300
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Expletory demolition of walls and ceilings to determine condition of structure of bearing and non bearing…11 Rush St · 990 ft E · Alteration or repairJul 13$20,000
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Reconnect/replacment (2) AC/HP and (2) gas furnaces161 Pearl St · 450 ft S · ElectricalJul 9$1,500
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Replacing 2 AC systems with heat pumps in existing locations in the basement and attic161 Pearl St · 450 ft S · Mechanical (HVAC)Jul 9$40,768
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Replace rotted fascia, soffit boards and re hang gutters HOMEOWNERS BUILDING PERMIT79 Gilman St · 930 ft SW · Alteration or repairJul 7$2,200
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CHANGE OF DESCRIPTION - 4/9/26 JS We are revising the proposed plans to maintain the building's existing…4 Cross St · 930 ft E · Alteration or repairJul 7$400,000
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Replace deck floors and railings to front and rear stairs76 Flint St · 940 ft S · Alteration or repairJul 6$6,745
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Rewire kitchen, living room dinning room195 Pearl St · 690 ft W · ElectricalJul 2$15,000
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Remove existing siding, prep, install new siding18 Everett Ave · 410 ft SE · Alteration or repairJul 2$54,000
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Removal and Replacement of Asphalt Shingle Roof22 Wellington Ave · 790 ft N · RoofingJun 30$12,325
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Demo kitchen walls(leaving cabinets and replacing countertops)195 Pearl St · 690 ft W · Alteration or repairJun 30$40,000
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@ 4 Pearl Terrace Plumbing connections to water heater replacement2 Pearl Terr · 460 ft S · PlumbingJun 29not listed
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@ 4 Pearl Terrace Water heater replacement - gas tie in2 Pearl Terr · 460 ft S · PlumbingJun 29not listed
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Rough and finish plumbing8 Macarthur St · 610 ft NE · PlumbingJun 18not listed
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Construct three story, 3 unit, new construction Building in the MR3 District FOUNDATION ONLY PERMIT B25-001591181 Pearl St · 530 ft SW · New buildingJun 15$700,000
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Demo and make safe after fire160 Broadway · 970 ft E · ElectricalJun 10$3,000
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Two panel changes and replace basement porcelain sockets with led disk lights33 Bonair St · 340 ft NE · ElectricalJun 10$3,300
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Wiring smoke detectors18 Otis St · 360 ft SE · ElectricalJun 9$4,500
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Correct existing building code violation ( Old permit No. B25-002212 ) Correct building code violation8 Melvin St · 740 ft N · Alteration or repairMay 28$50,000
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Upgrade existing 200 amp service with 3 meters to 400 amp service and add 4th meter and panel for common areas18 Otis St · 360 ft SE · ElectricalMay 26$19,500
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Performed complete electrical wiring installation for a two-family residential dwelling in accordance with…8 Ellsworth St · 810 ft SE · ElectricalMay 26$55,000
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Remove and reinstall existing solar panels to repair damage caused by nesting squirrels194 Pearl St · 750 ft SW · ElectricalMay 14$9,300
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Wire a bathroom73 Gilman St · 910 ft SW · ElectricalMay 14$2,000
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Plumbing renovation- Unit 1, Unit 2, Unit 3181 Pearl St · 530 ft SW · PlumbingMay 8not listed
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Renovation: kitchen and half Bathroom10 Wellington Ave · 920 ft NW · ElectricalMay 1$7,000
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Service update from a 100 to 200 amp install two 100 amp sub panel wire wire for EV Charger L25 Brook St · 0.22 mi E · ElectricalOct 5$9,000
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Rooftop solar 19 panels 7.79 kwdc 15kw energy storage system to be installed on exterior wall17 Glen St · 0.23 mi E · ElectricalOct 5$79,926
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Remove all roofing materials on garage and install.060 EPDM roofing materials24 Gilman St · 0.22 mi S · RoofingSep 30$9,820
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Interior selective demolition to expose existing framing and determine whether the wall is load-bearing or…29 Gilman St · 0.19 mi S · Alteration or repairSep 16$20,000
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Home renovation and Add two story rear addition and dormer FOUNDATION ONLY PERMIT B26-00028011 Garfield Ave · 0.21 mi NE · AdditionSep 16$526,550
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Original permit was for restaurant fit out156 Broadway · 0.19 mi E · Alteration or repairSep 14$100
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Demo make safe29 Gilman St · 0.19 mi S · ElectricalSep 9$300
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Kitchen renovation first floor11 Kensington Ave · 0.19 mi NE · PlumbingAug 26not listed
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Replace Stove on 1st Fl11 Kensington Ave · 0.19 mi NE · PlumbingAug 26not listed
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Replace steam boiler with new high efficient combi boile154 Walnut St · 0.19 mi NW · PlumbingAug 18not listed
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Combi boiler installation154 Walnut St · 0.19 mi NW · PlumbingAug 18not listed
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Install Non-Illuminated Blade Sign @ 158 Broadway156 Broadway · 0.19 mi E · SignAug 14not listed
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Check wiring and devices @ unit 1 (1st floor and basement)kitchen back wall switches replaced as needed and…11 Kensington Ave · 0.19 mi NE · ElectricalAug 13$2,800
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3rd Floor Dryer caught on Fire we are checking all smokes and check any issues with wiring FP26-00105320 Radcliffe Rd · 0.24 mi W · ElectricalAug 13$3,500
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Upgrade electrical service from 200 amps 3 meters to 300 amps 4 meters and rewired unit 2 and 3 up to code…11 Kensington Ave · 0.19 mi NE · ElectricalAug 10$9,000
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Dryer had a fire reinstalling new dryer20 Radcliffe Rd · 0.24 mi W · PlumbingAug 6not listed
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Wiring to 1 heat pump condenser @ 7 Radcliffe Rd19 Radcliffe Rd · 0.23 mi W · ElectricalJul 27$700
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Fire department and electrical inspector were called out for a switch that was hot when touched152 Walnut St · 0.19 mi NW · ElectricalJul 23$600
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1 gas stove110 Pearl St · 0.22 mi SE · PlumbingJul 21not listed
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Bathroom remodel See E23-000645 service permit no final as of 9/24/2625 Kensington Ave · 0.24 mi NE · ElectricalJul 21$2,500
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Replace 6 Windows74 Gilman St · 0.20 mi SW · Alteration or repairJul 20$7,760
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Asbestos removal39 Bradley St · 0.25 mi NW · OtherJul 7$3,200
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Remodel: Toilet, Lav, and Shower in unit 325 Kensington Ave · 0.24 mi NE · PlumbingJun 26not listed
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Replacement water heater warranty227 Pearl St · 0.24 mi W · PlumbingJun 25not listed
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Replacement water heater under warranty227 Pearl St · 0.24 mi W · PlumbingJun 25not listed
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Replacing 2 gas dispensers staying above seal offâs258 Broadway · 0.22 mi N · ElectricalJun 25$1,200
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Water Heater and Dryer on 2nd floor97 Cross St · 0.20 mi S · PlumbingJun 22not listed
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Residential weatherization/air sealing × 2 permits52 Sargent Ave · 0.22 mi NW · Alteration or repairJun 11 to 22$6,844
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Insulation - basement rim joist, minimal20 Gilman St · 0.22 mi S · Alteration or repairJun 22$1,445
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Jun 18not listed
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Dryer hook up74 Gilman St · 0.20 mi SW · PlumbingJun 18not listed
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Installation of fire alarm devices for commercial fitout156 Broadway · 0.19 mi E · ElectricalJun 17$6,000
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Bathroom remodeling including tiles, new toilet, tub and vanity25 Kensington Ave · 0.24 mi NE · Alteration or repairJun 17$43,150
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Completion of Solar Install from Origininal Building permit13 Gilman St · 0.21 mi S · ElectricalJun 16$1,000
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Ranges boilers11 Kensington Ave · 0.19 mi NE · PlumbingJun 15not listed
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Connect 4 signs to existing electrical service and do led upgrade for Sunoco258 Broadway · 0.22 mi N · ElectricalJun 15$2,000
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Install 50amp EV charger with an existing 100amp service26-28 Kensington Ave · 0.23 mi NE · ElectricalJun 15$3,000
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Strtip and replace existing roof17 Walnut Rd · 0.24 mi NW · RoofingJun 11$24,800
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1 Kitchen at the 1 Floor110 Pearl St · 0.22 mi SE · PlumbingJun 9not listed
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Rework some ductwork for new partitions130 Broadway · 0.24 mi E · Mechanical (HVAC)Jun 8$24,750
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Kits baths11 Kensington Ave · 0.19 mi NE · PlumbingJun 8not listed
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Foundation for rear addition B26-00013611 Garfield Ave · 0.21 mi NE · AdditionJun 8$35,000
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Permit being pulled for foundation grounding E26-00046411 Garfield Ave · 0.21 mi NE · ElectricalJun 5$1,500
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Additional/remodel, outlets, switches11 Garfield Ave · 0.21 mi NE · ElectricalJun 4$20,000
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Replace Furnace14 Kenneson Rd · 0.24 mi NW · Mechanical (HVAC)Jun 2$3,000
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Kitchen rewire and sub panel replacement110 Pearl St · 0.22 mi SE · ElectricalJun 2$5,500
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Roof replace96 Cross St · 0.21 mi S · Alteration or repairJun 1$15,850
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Washing machine connection and bar sink97 Cross St · 0.20 mi S · PlumbingMay 14not listed
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May 14not listed
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Furnace97 Cross St · 0.20 mi S · PlumbingMay 14not listed
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Upgrade service to 300 amps11 Kensington Ave · 0.19 mi NE · ElectricalMay 11$14,000
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Change 400 amp service to new 400 amp service with two meters161 Broadway · 0.22 mi E · ElectricalMay 11$7,500
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Install two Family House HVAC System two zone zone off duct work duct in the first floor and basement for…97 Cross St · 0.20 mi S · Mechanical (HVAC)May 6$13,900
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Renovate Unit #2 and Unit #3, Framing Dormer11 Kensington Ave · 0.19 mi NE · Alteration or repairMay 6$344,000
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New siding installation, second floor and 3 floor demolition.11 Kensington Ave · 0.19 mi NE · ElectricalMay 5$600
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Reimage the existing Sunoco gas station and site signage per the attached drawings258 Broadway · 0.22 mi N · SignMay 1not listed
We don't list zoning cases for Somerville yet. Look them up on the city's Zoning Board of Appeals page.
- 30 Otis St newest permit Mar 19, 2025
- 28 Otis St newest permit Jul 7, 2026
- 21 Otis St newest permit Nov 18, 2024
- 20 Otis St newest permit Aug 5, 2026
- 18 Otis St newest permit Jun 9, 2026
- 17 Otis St newest permit Nov 1, 2024
- 4 Otis St newest permit Jan 7, 2026
Somerville Inspectional Services Division updated its data Oct 8, 2026. We checked it Oct 8, 15:14 UTC. See the city's official records (SomerStat, City of Somerville, ODbL 1.0).
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