# Building permits at 429 Norfolk St, Somerville, MA

New buildings permitted at six addresses within a quarter mile since May 1, the largest $9.4M.

15 permits on record here. The newest, Feb 12, 2025: Interior repairs due to water damage. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 65 more permits since May 1. The nearest permit for a new building is 360 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Interior repairs due to water damage. Replace 128sf of affected drywall/plaster and insulation in Kitchen/LR. Replace Kitchen Cabinets, finish flooring, trim and paint. | $24,000 | [B24-002206](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B24-002206/) |
| Jan 14, 2025 | Electrical | Water damage repair or replace to existing wiring in kitchen B24-002206 | $1,500 | [E25-000040](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E25-000040/) |
| Jan 7, 2025 | Plumbing | Water damage to unit replacing fixtures and pipe | Not listed | [P25-000011](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P25-000011/) |
| Nov 14, 2023 | Plumbing | Storage Tank Replacement | Not listed | [P23-000769](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P23-000769/) |
| May 31, 2022 | Plumbing | 1st floor tub to shower | Not listed | [P22-000321](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P22-000321/) |
| May 26, 2022 | Alteration or repair | Tub to Shower | $16,150 | [B22-000856](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B22-000856/) |
| May 18, 2022 | Electrical | Low voltage wireless burglar alarm installation | $300 | [E22-000756](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E22-000756/) |
| Oct 14, 2020 | Plumbing | replace 2 heating boilers | Not listed | [G20-000482](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G20-000482/) |
| Aug 8, 2019 | Alteration or repair | Remove existing bath tub. Replace with new Americast tub with trip lever drain.Tile and grout walls. Glass door. paint ceiling and walls. | $8,600 | [B19-001328](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B19-001328/) |
| Aug 5, 2019 | Plumbing | Replace tub | Not listed | [P19-000587](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P19-000587/) |
| Aug 24, 2018 | Electrical | Low Voltage Wireless Burglar Alarm Installation | $199 | [E18-001378](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E18-001378/) |
| Jul 18, 2018 | Plumbing | Kitchen remodel | Not listed | [P18-000658](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P18-000658/) |
| Jul 9, 2018 | Alteration or repair | Unit 1 Kitchen remodel | $24,920 | [B18-000941](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B18-000941/) |
| Jun 7, 2018 | Electrical | Kitchen Renovation | $4,500 | [E18-000941](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E18-000941/) |
| Feb 6, 2015 | Plumbing | Replace leaking storage tank | Not listed | [P15-000040](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P15-000040/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 6 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 | [211 Tremont St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/211-tremont-st/) | 190 ft NW | Plumbing | relocate gas line where interior door is being installed | Not listed | [G26-000427](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000427/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [190 Tremont St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/190-tremont-st/) | 150 ft SW | Electrical | Wire 2 zone hot water boiler and controls. Reuse existing circuit. | $1,000 | [E26-001237](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001237/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [190 Tremont St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/190-tremont-st/) | 150 ft SW | Plumbing | 9 d backflow | Not listed | [P26-000481](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000481/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [190 Tremont St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/190-tremont-st/) | 150 ft SW | Plumbing | Installing combi unit | Not listed | [G26-000376](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000376/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [211 Tremont St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/211-tremont-st/) | 190 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Installing a new connection to combine Unit 11 and Unit 6 into a single dwelling unit by creating a new, code-compliant opening between the two existing units with a new fire door. | $27,000 | [B26-001043](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001043/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [2 Tremont Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/2-tremont-pl/) | 95 ft NW | Plumbing | Moving a sump pump discharge to a garden bed. It's an old legacy pump that was plumbed to sewer system. | $300 | [B26-001008](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001008/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 39 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [103 Prospect St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/103-prospect-st/) | 460 ft W | Plumbing | Gas dryer install | Not listed | [G26-000445](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000445/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [15 Oak St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/15-oak-st/) | 720 ft NW | New building | Foundation Permit Back yard cottage PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT B26-001562 | $15,000 | [B26-000490](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000490/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [18 Houghton St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/18-houghton-st/) | 820 ft W | Alteration or repair | go over exiting flat roof | $21,000 | [B26-001373](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001373/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [69 Prospect St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/69-prospect-st/) | 650 ft N | Plumbing | replace stove | Not listed | [G26-000429](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000429/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [69 Prospect St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/69-prospect-st/) | 650 ft N | Plumbing | remodel 1st floor kitchen and bath | Not listed | [P26-000551](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000551/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [69 Prospect St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/69-prospect-st/) | 650 ft N | Electrical | Rewire of kitchen and bath 1st floor unit | $7,800 | [E26-001360](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001360/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [15 Oak St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/15-oak-st/) | 720 ft NW | New building | Foundation Permit for 3 unit building PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT B26-001560 | $35,000 | [B26-000487](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000487/) |
| Sep 12, 2026 | [69 Prospect St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/69-prospect-st/) | 650 ft N | Alteration or repair | kitchen and bath remodel | $72,500 | [B26-001331](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001331/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [15 Oak St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/15-oak-st/) | 720 ft NW | Electrical | Install Ufer grounding for cottage. | $200 | [E26-001313](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001313/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [15 Oak St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/15-oak-st/) | 720 ft NW | Electrical | Install Ufer grounding for a three-family building. | $200 | [E26-001312](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001312/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [17 Oak St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/17-oak-st/) | 730 ft NW | Electrical | Install ufer grounding for cottage | $200 | [E26-001311](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001311/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [8 Bolton St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/8-bolton-st/) | 620 ft NW | Mechanical (HVAC) | Furnish and install of 3 Heat Pumps, 1 ERV Backyard cottage | $20,400 | [SM26-000154](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000154/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [8 Bolton St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/8-bolton-st/) | 620 ft NW | Mechanical (HVAC) | Install 3 heat pumps and 3 ERVs Main building with 3 units | $30,600 | [SM26-000153](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000153/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [6 Bolton St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/6-bolton-st/) | 620 ft NW | Mechanical (HVAC) | Furnish and install of 3 Heat Pumps, 1 ERV Backyard cottage | $20,400 | [SM26-000152](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000152/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [6 Bolton St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/6-bolton-st/) | 620 ft NW | Mechanical (HVAC) | Furnish and Install of 12 Heat Pumps, 8 ERVs and 4 Electric Wall Heaters Main building/ 3 units. | $30,600 | [SM26-000113](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000113/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [16 Bolton St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/16-bolton-st/) | 650 ft W | Electrical | 2 unit renovation | $55,000 | [E26-001069](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001069/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [16 Bolton St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/16-bolton-st/) | 650 ft W | Mechanical (HVAC) | HVAC - Ductless mini splits | $60,692 | [B26-001319](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001319/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [8 Bolton St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/8-bolton-st/) | 620 ft NW | New building | New Construction Detached Triple Decker - 3 Units -See foundation only permit B25-001976 | $573,750 | [B25-001965](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B25-001965/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [8 Bolton St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/8-bolton-st/) | 620 ft NW | Electrical | Wire 8 Bolton rear cottage and install new 200 amp service | $30,000 | [E26-001204](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001204/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [6 Bolton St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/6-bolton-st/) | 620 ft NW | Electrical | Wire rear cottage house and install service | $30,000 | [E26-001183](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001183/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [69 Prospect St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/69-prospect-st/) | 650 ft N | Alteration or repair | Interior demo of kitchen & bath | $3,200 | [B26-001139](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001139/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [17 Oak St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/17-oak-st/) | 730 ft NW | Electrical | Install Ufer grounding for a three-family building. | $200 | [E26-001150](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001150/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [17 Oak St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/17-oak-st/) | 730 ft NW | New building | Foundation Permit Back yard cottage PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT B26-001561 | $15,000 | [B26-000492](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000492/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [17 Oak St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/17-oak-st/) | 730 ft NW | New building | Foundation Permit Principle triple decker structure PERMIT TOCONSTRUCT B26-001559 | $35,000 | [B26-000491](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000491/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [6 Bolton St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/6-bolton-st/) | 620 ft NW | Electrical | Wire 3 family and install 600 amp service LOT A | $85,000 | [E26-000973](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000973/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [10 Oak St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/10-oak-st/) | 550 ft NW | Electrical | Triple decker complete wiring | $30,000 | [E26-000772](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000772/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [22 Bolton St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/22-bolton-st/) | 650 ft W | Electrical | Replace Two Electrical Panel. Associated with E26-000468. | $1,800 | [E26-000647](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000647/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [8 Bolton St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/8-bolton-st/) | 620 ft NW | Electrical | Temp service | $2,500 | [E26-000716](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000716/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [7 Oak St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/7-oak-st/) | 620 ft NW | Alteration or repair | install 1 kitchen door tempered and 1 front entry door for replacement. no structural changes. | $19,969 | [B26-000825](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000825/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [8 Bolton St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/8-bolton-st/) | 620 ft NW | New building | New Construction Backyard Cottage -See foundation only permit B25-001977 | $191,250 | [B25-001966](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B25-001966/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [108 Prospect St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/108-prospect-st/) | 360 ft W | New building | Construct new 29-unit Apartment Building with enclosed on-grade parking (Zoning Application B23-001035) | $9,418,767 | [B25-000190](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B25-000190/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [27 Bolton St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/27-bolton-st/) | 790 ft W | Alteration or repair | Built a hoverhang in the front entrance | $6,380 | [B26-000712](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000712/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [6 Bolton St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/6-bolton-st/) | 620 ft NW | New building | New Construction Detached Triple Decker - 3 Units -See foundation only permit B25-001974 | $573,750 | [B25-001963](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B25-001963/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [6 Bolton St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/6-bolton-st/) | 620 ft NW | New building | New Construction Backyard Cottage -See foundation only permit B25-001975 | $191,250 | [B25-001964](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B25-001964/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [40 Concord Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/40-concord-ave/) | 920 ft NW | Electrical | Wire 3 laundry, update service from 100A to 400A, wire 3 subpanels, replace hall lights, wire 1 light on back, wire 1 light front. | $11,025 | [E26-000524](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000524/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [16 Bolton St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/16-bolton-st/) | 650 ft W | Other | Asbestos removal | $9,750 | [B26-000673](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000673/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [22 Bolton St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/22-bolton-st/) | 650 ft W | Plumbing | Plumbing on two bathrooms. 2 showers, 2 toilets, 2 sinks | Not listed | [P26-000194](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000194/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [23 Oak St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/23-oak-st/) | 780 ft NW | Solar | Rooftop solar installation 18 panels 7.92 kw dc | $39,600 | [B26-000649](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000649/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [8 Bolton St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/8-bolton-st/) | 620 ft NW | Plumbing | new 8 unit condo building | Not listed | [P26-000277](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000277/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 20 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | [31 Springfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/31-springfield-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Electrical | New fire alarm install | $6,725 | [E26-001470](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001470/) |
| Oct 8, 2026 | [29 Springfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/29-springfield-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Electrical | New fire alarm install | $6,725 | [E26-001421](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001421/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [26r Clark St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/26r-clark-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Plumbing | Underground piping, and finish plumbing | Not listed | [P26-000557](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000557/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [31 Springfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/31-springfield-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Electrical | 3 New family | $40,500 | [E26-001358](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001358/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [29 Springfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/29-springfield-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Electrical | 3 New family | $40,500 | [E26-001357](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001357/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [32 Webster Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/32-webster-ave/) | 0.23 mi N | Demolition | Demolition of existing 2 story house DEMO ON OR AFTER SEPTEMBER 22, 2026 (EMERGENCY DEMO) | $49,950 | [D26-000002](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/D26-000002/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [29 Springfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/29-springfield-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Plumbing | Installation of 7 baths, 3 kitchen sinks, 3 laundries and 1 roof drain | Not listed | [P26-000201](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000201/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [20 Prospect St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/20-prospect-st/) | 0.25 mi N | Plumbing | Installing 3 new breakrooms @ 50 Prospect St | Not listed | [P26-000474](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000474/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [26 Clark St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/26-clark-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Electrical | 200 amp service for ADU | $7,000 | [E26-001099](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001099/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [31 Springfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/31-springfield-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Mechanical (HVAC) | Install a ducted heat pump, erv and exhaust fan ducting in each unit | $52,000 | [SM26-000151](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000151/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [29 Springfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/29-springfield-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Mechanical (HVAC) | Install a ducted heat pump, erv and exhaust fan ducting in each unit | $52,000 | [SM26-000150](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000150/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [7 Joseph St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/7-joseph-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Plumbing | replace existing tub valve with new tub valve | Not listed | [P26-000451](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000451/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [26 Clark St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/26-clark-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Electrical | Wire new construction ADU | $7,000 | [E26-001082](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001082/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [93 Newton St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/93-newton-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Electrical | Basement two main area rooms, nearest base of stairs. Lighting and receptacles | $5,000 | [E26-000850](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000850/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [26 Clark St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/26-clark-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | New building | Backyard Cottage, foundation B25-000118 | $197,500 | [B24-002160](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B24-002160/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [26 Clark St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/26-clark-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Plumbing | Entire plumbing on a newly built cottage CONTRACTOR REMOVED AS OF 9/15/26, SEE LETTER -JE 9/15/26 | Not listed | [P26-000330](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000330/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [17 Linden St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/17-linden-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Plumbing | gas meter test | Not listed | [G26-000273](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000273/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [35 Prospect St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/35-prospect-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Roofing | Remove all roofing materials and install.060 EPDM rubber roofing materials. Remove all debris. | $44,211 | [B26-000685](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000685/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [3 Emerson St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/3-emerson-st/) | 0.25 mi N | Alteration or repair | Replace existing ducted AC | $14,250 | [B26-000668](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000668/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [21 Linden St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/21-linden-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Vinyl Siding, Install 3.5 inch trim around exterior around Garage Door, install white standard block to mount lights, outlets and dryer vents around home, Install 3.5 inch trim around exterior around window, Installing 3.5" James Hardie trim on exterior of door. | $105,287 | [B26-000442](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000442/) |

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

- [432 Norfolk St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/432-norfolk-st/): newest permit May 15, 2025
- [419 Norfolk St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/419-norfolk-st/): newest permit Jun 10, 2025

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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 2026-10-17 12:24 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 15 permits at this address and 65 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/429-norfolk-st/