40 Simpson Ave

Somerville, MA 02144

One permit on record here. The newest, Apr 22: Strip existing roof and install new asphalt shingles. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 139 more permits (137 projects) since May 1. Three are for new buildings, the nearest 820 ft away.

1. Strip existing roof and install new asphalt shingles

   Roofing
   Apr 22$57,820

1. Wire lighting and receptacles for rear porch

   21 Simpson Ave · 230 ft S · Electrical
   Sep 16$500
2. Wiring replacement for a gas boiler

   58 Irving St · 230 ft E · Electrical
   Sep 14$500
3. Replacement of Existing Cross Connection Device

   58 Irving St · 230 ft E · Plumbing
   Sep 10not listed
4. Replacement of Existing Boiler

   58 Irving St · 230 ft E · Plumbing
   Sep 10not listed
5. Repair rear decks

   21 Simpson Ave · 230 ft S · Alteration or repair
   Aug 24$22,000
6. Insulating exterior walls using cellulose R15

   50 Simpson Ave · 120 ft NE · Other
   Jun 15$8,099

1. Rear porch 1st floor remove existing rear porch 5' x 16' And rebuilt to same size

   34 Gorham St · 860 ft SW · Alteration or repair
   Oct 5$21,500
2. "Replacement of steam boiler in basement Purepro AGS5-HN " × 2 permits

   37 Mason St · 980 ft NE · Plumbing
   Oct 1not listed
3. Repair gas leaks

   37 Mason St · 980 ft NE · Plumbing
   Oct 1not listed
4. Wire Lights and outlets in Public Area

   9 Jay St · 680 ft SW · Electrical
   Oct 1$3,500
5. Basement remodel Demo existing basement living space to original storage area

   10 Wallace St · 730 ft S · Alteration or repair
   Oct 1$5,650
6. Install 2 entry doors for replacement

   25 Elmwood St · 870 ft W · Alteration or repair
   Oct 1$9,766
7. Upgrade existing electrical service from 100 amps to 200 amps

   7 Corinthian Rd · 390 ft N · Electrical
   Sep 29$24,000
8. Bathroom renovation (First Floor)

   124 Holland St · 540 ft SW · Alteration or repair
   Sep 29$38,287
9. Bathroom Rewire/ Panel Replacement

   124 Holland St · 540 ft SW · Electrical
   Sep 28$3,200
10. Emergency reapair of deck columns and rails

    22 Burnham St · 840 ft NE · Alteration or repair
    Sep 28$8,650
11. Basement : toilet, lav, bathtub, bar sink and floor drain

    9 Jay St · 680 ft SW · Plumbing
    Sep 17not listed
12. Install furnace

    34 Elmwood St · 890 ft SW · Electrical
    Sep 17$7,500
13. Re Wire Unit 2

    9 Jay St · 680 ft SW · Electrical
    Sep 16$18,000
14. Building foundation (sonotube) -BUILDING/ADDITION PERMIT B26-001007

    7 Corinthian Rd · 390 ft N · Addition
    Sep 16$15,000
15. Connect water line to steam boiler we are replacing

    30 Jay St · 890 ft SW · Plumbing
    Sep 10not listed
16. Replace gas boiler

    30 Jay St · 890 ft SW · Plumbing
    Sep 10not listed
17. Apt 1 HVAC SYSTEM 1: (1) CCOXHBMZ427HP heat pump condenser

    102 Wallace St · 700 ft E · Mechanical (HVAC)
    Sep 9$40,000
18. Remove/replace 1 existing exterior door

    19 Electric Ave · 960 ft N · Alteration or repair
    Sep 8$3,422
19. FOUNDATION Permit - 27 Gorham BACK YARD COTTAGE with B26-001174 -See construction permit B26-001174

    27 Gorham St · 820 ft SW · New building
    Sep 4$10,000
20. FOUNDATION PERMIT - 27 Gorham St - -See construction permit B26-001172

    27 Gorham St · 820 ft SW · Addition
    Sep 3$10,000
21. Disconnect/cap fixtures in basement

    10 Wallace St · 730 ft S · Plumbing
    Sep 1not listed
22. 1-furnace, 1-coil, 1-air handler

    35 Irving St · 370 ft SE · Mechanical (HVAC)
    Aug 28$53,549
23. Wire 3 apartments and common areas to code, Service Upgrade

    27 Gorham St · 820 ft SW · Electrical
    Aug 27$27,000
24. First-floor addition, second-floor interior renovation

    7 Corinthian Rd · 390 ft N · Addition
    Aug 27$522,404
25. Residential weatherization/air sealing

    18 Paulina St · 400 ft W · Alteration or repair
    Aug 25$2,000
26. Ufer Ground Foundation of Back Yard Cottage with #4 copper to rebar for new service

    27 Gorham St · 820 ft SW · Electrical
    Aug 20$250
27. Ground Foundation with #4 copper to rebar for new service

    27 Gorham St · 820 ft SW · Electrical
    Aug 20$250
28. 320 amp service upgrade, wire for 3 mini split condensers

    102 Wallace St · 700 ft E · Electrical
    Aug 17$15,000
29. Rebuild existing 3 seasons porch in existing footprint due to rot

    85 Chandler St · 930 ft E · Alteration or repair
    Aug 17$27,300
30. Replace main beams

    43 Irving St · 320 ft SE · Alteration or repair
    Aug 11$64,845
31. Installation and wiring of replacement mixed system into existing ductwork

    34 Irving St · 270 ft S · Electrical
    Aug 10$11,531
32. Rough and finish electrical on 3 season porch

    85 Chandler St · 930 ft E · Electrical
    Aug 7$1,600
33. Install new 100 amp sub panel associated with e26-001004

    23 Irving St · 450 ft S · Electrical
    Aug 6$1,500
34. Installation and wiring of replacement system into existing ductwork consisting of two condensers and two air…

    34 Irving St · 270 ft S · Alteration or repair
    Aug 3$46,124
35. Apt 1 - 2nd Floor Bathroom - Replace bathtub, no structural change

    18 Paulina St · 400 ft W · Plumbing
    Jul 30not listed
36. Kitchen sink disposal and dishwasher

    42 Whitman St · 780 ft N · Plumbing
    Jul 30not listed
37. Remove & replace 3 windows

    34 Elmwood St · 890 ft SW · Alteration or repair
    Jul 30$16,725
38. 1/2 bathroom second floor, full bathroom third floor & adding laundry connection third floor

    23 Irving St · 450 ft S · Plumbing
    Jul 28not listed
39. Sub meters

    42 Whitman St · 780 ft N · Plumbing
    Jul 24not listed
40. 200A to 400A electrical service upgrade

    9 Jay St · 680 ft SW · Electrical
    Jul 16$10,000
41. Re wire first floor bath

    23 Irving St · 450 ft S · Electrical
    Jul 14$4,000
42. Install EV charger with intergrated load management

    26 Chandler St · 670 ft SE · Electrical
    Jul 13$3,000
43. Install ducted heat pump systems

    53 Chandler St · 750 ft SE · Mechanical (HVAC)
    Jul 7$38,500
44. Install plumbing for new home

    53 Chandler St · 750 ft SE · Plumbing
    Jul 2not listed
45. Remodel first floor bath

    34 Whitman St · 730 ft N · Plumbing
    Jul 1not listed
46. New plumbing in entire home

    9 Jay St · 680 ft SW · Plumbing
    Jul 1not listed
47. ONE Pipe boot replacement on section of roof above bathroom

    67 Simpson Ave · 370 ft NE · Alteration or repair
    Jun 30$4,999
48. Renovate two bathrooms & laundry area 1st Floor: Gut & renovate the Half Bath

    23 Irving St · 450 ft S · Alteration or repair
    Jun 30$80,450
49. Bathroom renovation

    34 Whitman St · 730 ft N · Electrical
    Jun 29$500
50. Wire and install power for hvac air handler and AC compressor

    74 Simpson Ave · 400 ft NE · Electrical
    Jun 24$800
51. Remove 8- existing windows and 1 door from front 3-seasons porch

    85 Chandler St · 930 ft E · Alteration or repair
    Jun 24$25,260
52. Remove tub add shower and tile as necessary

    34 Whitman St · 730 ft N · Alteration or repair
    Jun 22$10,500
53. Existing stair and landing to have new deck boards and railing

    31 Gorham St · 860 ft SW · Alteration or repair
    Jun 22$15,995
54. Replace one railing on porch

    929 Broadway · 990 ft E · Alteration or repair
    Jun 18$2,130
55. Residential weatherization/air sealing

    14 Irving St · 470 ft S · Alteration or repair
    Jun 11$2,000
56. Kitchen remodel

    42 Whitman St · 780 ft N · Plumbing
    Jun 4not listed
57. Install Ev charger with UL listed load management

    12 Park Ave · 940 ft S · Electrical
    Jun 4$1,000
58. Kitchen Remodel

    42 Whitman St · 780 ft N · Electrical
    Jun 3$10,000
59. Upgrade existing 200A 2-gang meter socket with disconnects to 400A 2-gang meter socket with disconnects

    15 Leonard St · 970 ft NE · Electrical
    Jun 2$16,659
60. Residential weatherization/air sealing × 2 permits

    82 Wallace St · 510 ft E · Alteration or repair
    May 26 to Jun 2$3,624
61. (HOMEOWNER PERMIT) Full renovation of existing two-family dwelling

    9 Jay St · 680 ft SW · Alteration or repair
    Jun 2$400,000
62. Run circuit for outside porch outlet.install ceiling outside sense light

    23 Mason St · 810 ft NE · Electrical
    May 27$900
63. Replacing gas furnace with new in existing location in the basement

    11 Cameron Ave · 900 ft W · Plumbing
    May 21not listed
64. Lighting renovation, bathroom renovation

    7 Park Ave · 950 ft SE · Electrical
    May 20$18,000
65. Replacing 28' of sill plate, constructing 20' of skirt wall

    100 Wallace St · 670 ft E · Alteration or repair
    May 13$37,674
66. Replace (8) existing storm windows with new Pella 250 double-hung windows (42" x 54") black

    937 Broadway · 910 ft E · Alteration or repair
    May 12$10,000
67. Addition of bathroom, closet and pump in the basement

    12 Thorndike St · 860 ft S · Electrical
    May 11$2,800
68. 1 3/4 bath with sewage pump

    12 Thorndike St · 860 ft S · Plumbing
    May 8not listed
69. Update kitchen same layout replacing cabinets

    42 Whitman St · 780 ft N · Alteration or repair
    May 6$30,800

1. Tub to shower conversion in 1st floor bathroom

   915 Broadway · 0.21 mi E · Plumbing
   Oct 5not listed
2. Ductwork for dual fuel furnace and heatpump

   35 Electric Ave · 0.19 mi N · Mechanical (HVAC)
   Oct 1$24,500
3. Remodeling This project covers exterior and interior renovation work across a multi-unit residential property

   38 Jay St · 0.19 mi SW · Alteration or repair
   Oct 1$19,880
4. Temporarily remove 1 EV charger

   905 Broadway · 0.22 mi E · Electrical
   Sep 29$1,100
5. Remove and replace existing front porch-2 stories

   31 Moore St · 0.24 mi NW · Alteration or repair
   Sep 22$34,980
6. First floor: 1 fireplace

   11 Harrison Rd · 0.24 mi SW · Plumbing
   Sep 17not listed
7. Weatherization and air sealing with the Mass Save Program

   58 Elmwood St · 0.22 mi SW · Alteration or repair
   Sep 16$3,558
8. Interior renovation to include basement refresh and insulation

   32 Thorndike St · 0.21 mi SW · Alteration or repair
   Sep 15$360,786
9. 30-32 Thorndike St - Install wiring to basement and 3rd floor renovation including smokes

   32 Thorndike St · 0.21 mi SW · Electrical
   Sep 10$9,500
10. Full Reroof - (22-23) Sq’s

    22 Mead St · 0.24 mi W · Roofing
    Sep 10$23,778
11. Hard wired interconnected smokes

    9 Summit St · 0.23 mi E · Electrical
    Sep 9$1,600
12. Replacing 2 existing furnaces with new

    225 Morrison Ave · 0.23 mi SE · Plumbing
    Sep 1not listed
13. Installation of (22) Double Hung Window Inserts in existing openings

    52 Powder House Blvd · 0.22 mi NE · Alteration or repair
    Aug 31$53,366
14. 400 amp service upgrade

    58 Elmwood St · 0.22 mi SW · Electrical
    Aug 27$5,000
15. Remove existing roofing materials from the front/main roof area (rear roof section excluded) and install…

    12 Harrison Rd · 0.22 mi SW · Roofing
    Aug 24$13,500
16. 4 NAVIEN Water heaters,1 laundry

    19 Winter St · 0.20 mi S · Plumbing
    Aug 20not listed
17. 4 gas water heaters in the basement

    19 Winter St · 0.20 mi S · Plumbing
    Aug 20not listed
18. Remove third floor gable roof and replace with Mansard Roof and extend the back wall of building

    19 Winter St · 0.20 mi S · Alteration or repair
    Aug 20$419,000
19. Replace 11 windows

    58 Elmwood St · 0.22 mi SW · Alteration or repair
    Aug 19$18,522
20. Remove a gas range and reinstall after new cabinets are installed

    30 Howard St · 0.20 mi SW · Plumbing
    Aug 17not listed
21. Interior renovation of existing attic: remove drywall

    898 Broadway · 0.24 mi E · Alteration or repair
    Aug 17$33,250
22. First fl - replacing toilet,vanity Second fl - remodel 2 full baths

    41 Claremon St · 0.23 mi W · Plumbing
    Aug 5not listed
23. Install EV charger

    26 Leonard St · 0.19 mi NE · Electrical
    Aug 5$1,500
24. Gas furnace replacement

    39 Jay St · 0.20 mi SW · Plumbing
    Jul 30not listed
25. Add 8 recessed in living room, add outlets on new wallspace

    41 Claremon St · 0.23 mi W · Electrical
    Jul 30$1,000
26. Water damage

    237 Holland St · 0.23 mi NW · Electrical
    Jul 28$500
27. Third floor bathroom renovation

    12 Lester Terr · 0.24 mi S · Alteration or repair
    Jul 27$42,500
28. Renovating bathrooms, install lighting

    41 Claremon St · 0.23 mi W · Alteration or repair
    Jul 27$172,750
29. Interior repairs due to water damage

    44 Walker St · 0.21 mi E · Alteration or repair
    Jul 27$9,908
30. Project description changed from new construction of a 3 family to a 2.5 story renovation and addition for a…

    62 Elmwood St · 0.23 mi SW · New building
    Jul 27$497,818
31. 1 Bathroom

    12 Lester Terr · 0.24 mi S · Plumbing
    Jul 20not listed
32. Relocate lighting and outlets for bathroom remodel

    12 Lester Terr · 0.24 mi S · Electrical
    Jul 20$2,250
33. Replace existing fossil fuel furnace with 3 ton air source heat pump

    58 Gorham St · 0.21 mi SW · Electrical
    Jul 20$4,000
34. Foundation Permit: addition to rear of building -BUILDING PERMIT B26-000699

    19 Winter St · 0.20 mi S · Alteration or repair
    Jul 15$16,000
35. Asphalt shingles replacement on the upper main house

    44 Cameron Ave · 0.21 mi W · Roofing
    Jul 14$20,000
36. Remove lath and plaster walls and ceilings in two rooms

    21 Moore St · 0.24 mi NW · Alteration or repair
    Jul 14$6,000
37. Installation of new air source heat pump installed in basement servicing the first floor through new ductwork

    9 Summit St · 0.23 mi E · Mechanical (HVAC)
    Jul 13$25,133
38. Replace fire-damaged wiring, make safe all affected circuits

    49 Electric Ave · 0.21 mi N · Electrical
    Jul 13$3,000
39. Weatherization, Air Sealing, and Insulation

    45 Mason St · 0.20 mi NE · Alteration or repair
    Jul 13$17,977
40. Remove existing ceilings in bedrooms 1 & 2 of unit 1

    49 Electric Ave · 0.21 mi N · Alteration or repair
    Jul 10$12,781
41. Demo make safe exposed wiring in attic

    898 Broadway · 0.24 mi E · Electrical
    Jul 9$2,900
42. Repoint existing masonry chimney from crown to flashing line

    80 Electric Ave · 0.24 mi N · Roofing
    Jul 9$4,700
43. Replace existing fossil fuel furnace with 3T air source heat pump

    58 Gorham St · 0.21 mi SW · Mechanical (HVAC)
    Jul 7$19,498
44. Siding

    10 Harrison Rd · 0.22 mi SW · Electrical
    Jul 6$1,500
45. Disconnect plumbing to a kitchen sink and dishwasher and plumb back in when the new cabinets are installed

    30 Howard St · 0.20 mi SW · Plumbing
    Jul 1not listed
46. Rework circuits for kitchen upgrade

    30 Howard St · 0.20 mi SW · Electrical
    Jun 25$3,000
47. MassCEC Somerville - Teele Square Newbury St WORK @ 6 NEWBURY ST SIDE OF BUILDING

    238 Holland St · 0.25 mi NW · Electrical
    Jun 24$35,906
48. Foundation Ufer ground

    62 Elmwood St · 0.23 mi SW · Electrical
    Jun 23$1,500
49. Ground Foundation with #4 copper to rebar for new service

    19 Winter St · 0.20 mi S · Electrical
    Jun 16$250
50. Wire 4 apartments including basement ADU

    19 Winter St · 0.20 mi S · Electrical
    Jun 11$30,000
51. New air conditioning and heating dual fuel with heat pump system and ERV installation

    38 Ossipee Rd · 0.22 mi N · New building
    Jun 8$43,770
52. Repairs to the Vehicle Exhaust System in the Somerville Fire Station

    238 Holland St · 0.25 mi NW · Alteration or repair
    Jun 4$2,936
53. Knob and Tube Remediation (Partial House)

    45 Mason St · 0.20 mi NE · Electrical
    May 29$24,802
54. Interior third-floor renovation including selective demolition of closet/walls

    12 Lester Terr · 0.24 mi S · Alteration or repair
    May 19$10,500
55. Install Ductless Mini Split - First Floor Apartment

    68 Electric Ave · 0.22 mi N · Electrical
    May 14$2,500
56. Install 5 replacement windows

    51 Elmwood St · 0.21 mi SW · Alteration or repair
    May 14$10,416
57. Strip re-roof

    4 Ossipee Rd · 0.19 mi NE · Roofing
    May 14$20,000
58. FOUNDATION ONLY FOR build 3 family on current lot

    62 Elmwood St · 0.23 mi SW · Alteration or repair
    May 14$110,000
59. Move and remount existing switches and outlets for reframing of walls between Master Bedroom and Master…

    12 Lester Terr · 0.24 mi S · Electrical
    May 7$400
60. 8 Camera Installation

    89 College Ave · 0.24 mi E · Electrical
    May 7$3,250
61. Remove and install new kitchen cabinet, upgrade wiring and plumbing

    30 Howard St · 0.20 mi SW · Alteration or repair
    May 6$33,416
62. Strip re-roof

    81 College Ave · 0.21 mi SE · Roofing
    May 6$24,000

• 39 Simpson Ave newest permit Mar 23, 2026
• 34 Simpson Ave newest permit Nov 17, 2025
• 33 Simpson Ave newest permit Sep 3, 2025
• 50 Simpson Ave newest permit Jun 15, 2026
• 29 Simpson Ave newest permit Sep 3, 2025
• 52 Simpson Ave newest permit Nov 13, 2024
• 25 Simpson Ave newest permit Sep 5, 2025
• 21 Simpson Ave newest permit Sep 16, 2026
• 61 Simpson Ave newest permit Oct 6, 2025
• 62 Simpson Ave newest permit Feb 17, 2026

Somerville Inspectional Services Division updated its data Oct 6, 2026. We checked it Oct 6, 21:01 UTC. See the city's official records (SomerStat, City of Somerville, ODbL 1.0).

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At this address: every permit the city holds. Nearby: permits from the last two years, from our copy of the city's data.

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