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4 West St
Somerville, MA 02144
The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $2.2M new building at 53 Chester St, permitted Jun 3.
Nine permits on record here. The newest, Nov 25, 2025: Replace gas steam boiler. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 127 more permits (120 projects) since May 1. Four are for new buildings, the nearest 850 ft away.
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Replace gas steam boilerPlumbingNov 25, 2025not listed
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Aug 4, 2020not listed
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Aug 4, 2020not listed
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Oct 19, 2016$29,925
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Installation of 5.985 kW rooftop solar array: 19 LG 315 watt solar panels and SolarEdge inverterElectricalOct 11, 2016$23,712
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Rewire the 1st floor kitchenElectricalJul 14, 2015$2,300
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Replace kitchen sinkPlumbingJul 13, 2015not listed
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Replace stovePlumbingJul 13, 2015not listed
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Install 5 lally columns in basement - Demolish one wall ( pantry wall ) - Remodel Kitchen by closing one…Alteration or repairJun 11, 2015$21,600
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Basement gas furnace35 Hawthorne St · 150 ft SE · PlumbingJun 5not listed
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Remove all roofing materials and install premium Owens Corning roofing materials34 Willow Ave · 800 ft S · RoofingOct 6$27,300
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We replaced the main sewer line in the basement96 Willow Ave · 590 ft E · PlumbingOct 5not listed
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Relocate 2 gas stoves51 Willow Ave · 740 ft SE · PlumbingOct 1not listed
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Replacement of one condenser/air handler and two water heaters18 Windom St · 470 ft SW · ElectricalOct 1$2,000
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Plumbing for new building with basement a two floors163 Morrison Ave · 850 ft N · PlumbingSep 29not listed
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Construction of a Demising Hallway 2nd Fl212 Elm St · 660 ft W · Alteration or repairSep 29$190,750
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Remove the existing deck and reconstruct deck in the same location22 Cutter Ave · 290 ft W · Alteration or repairSep 22$42,300
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Supply and install 35â 5" stainless steel liner terminated42 Banks St · 980 ft SE · OtherSep 21$5,884
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Sep 15not listed
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Decking board replacement, Replacement 2 front doors 1 basement basement door 1 back door383 Highland Ave · 300 ft N · Alteration or repairSep 15$10,892
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Install single Family House HVAC System: two zone duct ductless mini splint system15 Elston St · 640 ft S · Mechanical (HVAC)Sep 14$31,500
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Front door replacement / Glass panel installation212 Elm St · 660 ft W · Alteration or repairSep 14$23,932
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Rebuild the same exactly deck as the existing one18 Charnwood Rd · 890 ft SE · Alteration or repairSep 9$26,000
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Backyard block wall318 Summer St · 860 ft SE · OtherSep 8$9,137
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Sep 4not listed
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Wire a home reno on 1st, 2nd, 3rd floors15 Elston St · 640 ft S · ElectricalSep 2$38,500
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Replace signs for "santander": (replace wall sign @ 34.4 SQ ft) (reface projecting sign @ 9 SQ ft)403 Highland Ave · 760 ft NW · SignSep 2not listed
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Make final high voltage connections to sign403 Highland Ave · 760 ft NW · ElectricalSep 1$2,500
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Move out overhead service pipe for siding repairs37 Winslow Ave · 810 ft N · ElectricalSep 1$1,600
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New Rear Cottage -Foundation only permit B26-000588163 Morrison Ave · 850 ft N · New buildingAug 31$650,000
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Porch structural beam replacement63 Winslow Ave · 620 ft N · Alteration or repairAug 27$10,369
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Install 120v Smoke detectors common areas157 Elm St · 970 ft S · ElectricalAug 25$950
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Replasement of the windows (13) second floor7 Windom St · 600 ft SW · Alteration or repairAug 24$9,980
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Asphalt shingles replacement on the entire house11 Windom St · 550 ft S · RoofingAug 20$27,999
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Strip and reroof 18 squares asphalt shingles and remove and replace 2 skylights6 Henry Ave · 790 ft E · RoofingAug 19$20,962
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Replace existing fossil fuel furnace with 3 ton air source heat pump331 Summer St · 540 ft SE · Mechanical (HVAC)Aug 19$16,003
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Removal and eplacement of some rotted sections of wood shingle around the house37 Winslow Ave · 810 ft N · RoofingAug 18$27,000
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Renovation of Plumbing Fixtures15 Elston St · 640 ft S · PlumbingAug 12not listed
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Replace existing fossil fuel furnace with 3 ton air source heat pump sm26-000125331 Summer St · 540 ft SE · ElectricalAug 5$4,000
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Replacing 13 existing support columns with new support columns to stabilize the floor system above utilizing…96 Willow Ave · 590 ft E · Alteration or repairAug 5$45,860
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Rebuilding back yard decks for 2 units318 Summer St · 860 ft SE · Alteration or repairAug 5$47,590
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Jul 9 to Aug 4not listed
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Wiring two kitchen in two fmily house7 Windom St · 600 ft SW · ElectricalAug 3$7,600
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Install new James Hardie fiber cement siding and exterior trim45 Grove St · 680 ft N · Alteration or repairAug 3$113,500
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Complete electrical installation for new adu163 Morrison Ave · 850 ft N · ElectricalJul 29$25,000
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Install EV charger204 Morrison Ave · 970 ft N · ElectricalJul 28$5,000
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Strip and replace vinyl siding on the 1st and 2nd floor and re-side with double 4 clapboard style vinyl siding15 Elston St · 640 ft S · Alteration or repairJul 27$44,590
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Siding is being replaced15 Elston St · 640 ft S · ElectricalJul 23$1,500
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3rd floor bathroom addition354 Highland Ave · 470 ft E · ElectricalJul 21$3,000
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Running 3 dedicated circuits for outlet7 Newberne St · 930 ft NE · ElectricalJul 21$2,200
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Remove the old sign, replace a new channel letter sign and existing blade sign refacing only246 Elm St · 900 ft W · SignJul 21not listed
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Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program21 Windom St · 420 ft S · Alteration or repairJul 20$4,582
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Renovation bathroom and kitchen7 Windom St · 600 ft SW · PlumbingJul 15not listed
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Second floor bathroom complete wiring3 Cottage Cir · 970 ft W · ElectricalJul 15$2,500
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New Foundation for ADU (Rear Cottage) -Construction permit B26-000516163 Morrison Ave · 850 ft N · New buildingJul 15$20,000
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In their 1st floor bathroom we are replacing their bath vent fan combo with heat & replacing/moving up vanity…7 Newberne St · 930 ft NE · ElectricalJul 14$2,700
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Replace roof top unit236 Elm St · 770 ft W · ElectricalJul 8$2,000
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Bath remodel3 Cottage Cir · 970 ft W · PlumbingJul 7not listed
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Add plumbing for third floor bath354 Highland Ave · 470 ft E · PlumbingJul 7not listed
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Kitchen & bathroom renovation (1 st floor)7 Windom St · 600 ft SW · Alteration or repairJul 7$78,400
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Finish plumbing22 Charnwood Rd · 930 ft SE · PlumbingJul 6not listed
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SIDING, replacing 2 lights and adding 2 exterior receptacles45 Grove St · 680 ft N · ElectricalJul 6$1,800
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Kitchen remodel: moving sink, dishwasher9 Charnwood Rd · 790 ft SE · PlumbingJul 2not listed
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Kitchen remodel: Disconnect, move and reconnect 1 gas stove9 Charnwood Rd · 790 ft SE · PlumbingJul 2not listed
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Install one 20 amp disconnect and replace the existing 100 amp electrical panel29a Windsor Rd · 860 ft SE · ElectricalJul 2$1,600
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Replace bathroom fixtures48 Chester St · 910 ft W · PlumbingJul 1not listed
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First floor bathroom rewire48 Chester St · 910 ft W · ElectricalJun 29$1,000
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Repair / Replacement of Existing Gas Piping and Test32 Ellington Rd · 440 ft N · PlumbingJun 23not listed
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Correct violation file #: 25-027672: kitchen renovation103 Willow Ave · 730 ft E · PlumbingJun 18not listed
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Remove existing aluminum sign faces from non-illuminated wall cabinet and blade sign236 Elm St · 770 ft W · SignJun 18not listed
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Correct violation file #: 25-027672: kitchen renovation103 Willow Ave · 730 ft E · Alteration or repairJun 18$30,000
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Remodel existing 2nd floor bathroom same layout to remain3 Cottage Cir · 970 ft W · Alteration or repairJun 11$49,480
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Jun 10not listed
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Full kitchen, 2 bathroom, 1 laundry103 Willow Ave · 730 ft E · ElectricalJun 9$3,000
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Replacement of natural gas water heater40 Willow Ave · 730 ft S · PlumbingJun 5not listed
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Proposed 4-story building with 3 dwelling units53 Chester St · 940 ft W · New buildingJun 3$2,184,000
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6x tv outlets and 1x recessed light246 Elm St · 900 ft W · ElectricalJun 2$2,000
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Siding permit WORK @ 17 & 19 COTTAGE19 Cottage Ave · 840 ft W · ElectricalMay 26$850
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Redoing 1st floor bathroom, changing tub to a shower48 Chester St · 910 ft W · Alteration or repairMay 26$42,000
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Add a 3rd floor bathroom with a Dormer354 Highland Ave · 470 ft E · Alteration or repairMay 26$97,792
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Underground service 400 amps53 Chester St · 940 ft W · ElectricalMay 21$3,000
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Tub to tub conversion in 1st floor bathroom7 Newberne St · 930 ft NE · Alteration or repairMay 19$42,800
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Removal of two layers of asbestos siding cement and wood siding45 Grove St · 680 ft N · Alteration or repairMay 19$20,600
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Mass Save Insulation & Air Sealing11 Henry Ave · 910 ft E · Alteration or repairMay 18$8,777
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Remove old metal on mansard ledges and two bay windows131 Morrison Ave · 880 ft NE · Alteration or repairMay 15$14,875
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Install new storm door and hardware5-7 Henry Ave · 900 ft E · Alteration or repairMay 14$1,762
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Add 4 outlets in the porch55 Grove St · 760 ft N · ElectricalMay 13$1,000
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Asphalt shingles replacement on TOP roof of home (only)131 Morrison Ave · 880 ft NE · RoofingMay 13$13,479
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Install, terminate, test, and label 22 plenum rated category 6 cable locations and clean up existiing cabling…360 Summer St · 440 ft SW · ElectricalMay 8$6,000
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Installing furnace16 Elston St · 610 ft S · PlumbingMay 7not listed
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Tub to tub conversion in 1st floor bathroom, replace lav & toilet7 Newberne St · 930 ft NE · PlumbingMay 4not listed
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Gas meter #3 locked out, leak on gauge fixed and holding94 Morrison Ave · 0.21 mi E · PlumbingOct 1not listed
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Installation and wiring of replacement dual-fuel system into existing ductwork consisting of one condenser328 Highland Ave · 0.21 mi SE · ElectricalSep 28$4,357
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Three ERV ducted systems installation - one per floor12 Foskett St · 0.24 mi NE · Mechanical (HVAC)Sep 22$5,800
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Re-roof flat roof and re-build adjoining roof deck in kind87 Orchard St · 0.19 mi SW · RoofingSep 17$21,700
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Replacing 2 existing furnaces with new225 Morrison Ave · 0.24 mi N · PlumbingSep 1not listed
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Addition, Kitchen remodel, wire 3 bathrooms22 Winslow Ave · 0.20 mi NW · ElectricalSep 1$17,700
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New gas piping for furnace work15 Willow Ave · 0.20 mi S · PlumbingAug 31not listed
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HVAC - Ductless mini splits22 Winslow Ave · 0.20 mi NW · Mechanical (HVAC)Aug 27$34,569
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Remodeling 1 1/2 baths and the kitchen and adding 3/4 bath22 Winslow Ave · 0.20 mi NW · PlumbingAug 17not listed
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20 A dedicated circuit with gfci / afci breaker for the front porch76 Lexington Ave · 0.22 mi E · ElectricalAug 7$516
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Upgrade service from 100A to 300A, wire in 2 mini split systems15 Willow Ave · 0.20 mi S · ElectricalAug 3$6,200
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Jul 20 to Aug 3$18,000
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Installing one new heat pump system on each level11 Chester Pl · 0.22 mi W · Mechanical (HVAC)Jul 30$55,000
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Replace existing fossil fuel furnace with 3 ton air source heat pump106 Orchard St · 0.24 mi W · Mechanical (HVAC)Jul 30$16,503
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Installing rooftop railed solar PV of 4.1 KW and 10 modules44 Foskett St · 0.22 mi NE · ElectricalJul 27$14,034
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Install 1 GFCI outlet and 2 recessed lights on front porch168 Willow Ave · 0.24 mi NE · ElectricalJul 21$1,900
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Replace existing fossil fuel furnace with 3 ton air source heat pump106 Orchard St · 0.24 mi W · ElectricalJul 20$4,000
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400A Multi-family Service Upgrade- Provide and install the following: ⢠Milbank U5882-X-BL 2-position meter…298 Summer St · 0.23 mi SE · ElectricalJul 20$16,000
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Change 2 family service from 100 amps to a 200 amp service (100 per unit) and add a 100 amp meter and panel…102 Hancock St · 0.22 mi E · ElectricalJul 1$8,000
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Wire single family home B26-00043815 Chester Pl · 0.22 mi W · ElectricalJun 30$43,500
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Service Upgrade from 100 to 400 amp service with adding of public47 Burnside Ave · 0.24 mi SE · ElectricalJun 30$10,000
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CHANGE OF CONTRACTOR 8/24/26 - JS Rebuild Converting to a Single Family Home from a Two Family15 Chester Pl · 0.22 mi W · Alteration or repairJun 30$1,031,504
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Demolition of exisiting staircase102 Morrison Ave · 0.20 mi E · Alteration or repairJun 24$32,260
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Install Low Voltage Security System consisting of burglary devices and fire devices in 2 Units11 Chester Pl · 0.22 mi W · ElectricalJun 16$3,800
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Remove/replace 10 existing windows89 Lexington Ave · 0.19 mi E · Alteration or repairJun 16$12,972
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Asphalt shingles replacement on the entire house106 Hancock St · 0.23 mi E · RoofingJun 16$28,999
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WITHDRAWN PER APPLICANT SEE ATTACHED LETTER - JS 8/14/26 Residential weatherization/air sealing79 Hancock St · 0.25 mi SE · Alteration or repairJun 16$2,000
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Build a foundation only in preparation for garage (see permit application B26-000662)88 Orchard St · 0.22 mi SW · New buildingJun 10$47,268
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Rebuild garage in altered footprin -FOUNDATION ONLY PERMIT B26-00074388 Orchard St · 0.22 mi SW · AdditionJun 10$179,413
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Wiring a new garage will be installed Lights and plugs and sconce lights88 Orchard St · 0.22 mi SW · ElectricalJun 5$6,000
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Rear Decks299 Summer St · 0.22 mi SE · ElectricalJun 4$720
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Kitchen rewire163 Willow Ave · 0.23 mi NE · ElectricalMay 26$4,400
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Installing rooftop railed solar PV of 4.1 KW and 10 modules44 Foskett St · 0.22 mi NE · SolarMay 21$20,500
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Re-move existing rubber roof and install new rubber roof31 Appleton St · 0.20 mi NE · Alteration or repairMay 21$19,975
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2nd Floor Kitchen remodel22 Winslow Ave · 0.20 mi NW · Alteration or repairMay 20$654,382
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Rebuild front porch168 Willow Ave · 0.24 mi NE · Alteration or repairMay 15$10,000
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Wire new 2 family house11 Chester Pl · 0.22 mi W · ElectricalMay 11$58,000
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Strip roof, install ice & water shield197 Morrison Ave · 0.21 mi N · RoofingMay 5$54,300
Somerville Inspectional Services Division updated its data Oct 7, 2026. We checked it Oct 8, 03:23 UTC. See the city's official records (SomerStat, City of Somerville, ODbL 1.0).
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