44 Tower St

Somerville, MA 02143

New buildings permitted at five addresses within a quarter mile since May 1, the largest $621,000.

12 permits on record here. The newest, Jan 16: Reroute current vanity wiring. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 152 more permits (149 projects) since May 1. The nearest permit for a new building is 520 ft away.

1. Reroute current vanity wiring

   Electrical
   Jan 16$1,500
2. Install new tub and vanity

   Plumbing
   Jan 15not listed
3. Mass Save Weatherization/Insulation

   Alteration or repair
   Dec 17, 2025$5,090
4. Replace bathtub and its finishes

   Alteration or repair
   Dec 4, 2025$20,000
5. Panel swap out due to existing panel having a lot of corrosion

   Electrical
   Mar 28, 2024$1,500
6. Replace wood shingles siding

   Roofing
   Sep 21, 2020$10,700
7. Loosen meter and outlets for siding installation

   Electrical
   Sep 17, 2020$500
8. Mass Save insulation/weatherization

   Alteration or repair
   Aug 19, 2020$11,300
9. Install 11 replacement windows no structural changes

   Alteration or repair
   Oct 31, 2018$6,168
10. Strip and Re-roof

    Roofing
    Nov 16, 2017$8,800
11. Oil to gas conversion, water heater install

    Plumbing
    Aug 20, 2015not listed
12. Boiler and water heater replacement

    Plumbing
    Jul 30, 2015not listed

1. Single-family dwelling renovation consisting of the removal of the existing chimney and infill and patching…

   26 Tower St · 240 ft NE · Alteration or repair
   Sep 29$91,125
2. New sprinklers systems installation

   36 Tower St · 80 ft NE · Fire systems
   Sep 8$18,000
3. Disconnect and make safe for removal all fixtures

   26 Tower St · 240 ft NE · Electrical
   Sep 2$1,000
4. Rebuild existing rear exterior deck in the same location

   9 Brastow Ave · 140 ft S · Alteration or repair
   Aug 24$31,135
5. Install new low voltage fire alarm

   36 Tower St · 80 ft NE · Electrical
   Jul 21$8,500
6. Install 3 HVAC systems

   36 Tower St · 80 ft NE · Mechanical (HVAC)
   Jun 11$46,000
7. 21 Windows and Siding Replacement Full replacement of all existing windows • Full replacement of all…

   40 Tower St · 40 ft NE · Roofing
   Jun 11$289,509
8. Remove exterior light fixtures and re-install them

   40 Tower St · 40 ft NE · Electrical
   Jun 9$1,000
9. Wire EV charger

   124 Lowell St · 200 ft S · Electrical
   May 14$600

1. Permit for temporary service

   112 Albion St · 1,000 ft N · Electrical
   Oct 5$1,500
2. Re-build a triple deck per existing footprint

   95 Lowell St · 570 ft S · Alteration or repair
   Sep 29$55,000
3. Removal and Reinstallation of existing solar equipment due to roof being replaced

   103 Belmont St · 510 ft E · Solar
   Sep 29$10,890
4. Supply & install (2) two systems with associated duct work

   214 Highland Ave · 560 ft NE · Other
   Sep 28$50,225
5. Wiring 3 lighs and 3 receptacles for rebuild rear 3 stories porches

   95 Lowell St · 570 ft S · Electrical
   Sep 28$2,000
6. Installation of a 42K BTU 5Zone Mitsubishi Ductless Branch Box System for Unit 3 207 Summer Street Somerville

   207 Summer St · 350 ft S · Alteration or repair
   Sep 24$29,126
7. Swap out existing ATS switch for a new ATS switch

   186 Highland Ave · 750 ft E · Electrical
   Sep 22$16,500
8. 400 amp service upgrade, basement lights, common area smokes/CO

   153 Lowell St · 330 ft E · Electrical
   Sep 20$10,000
9. Removal and Reinstallation of existing solar equipment due to roof being replaced

   103 Belmont St · 510 ft E · Electrical
   Sep 20$5,750
10. Triple-decker Main Building Foundation: 112 A -Construction permit B25-001058

    112 Albion St · 1,000 ft N · New building
    Sep 14$60,000
11. New pressure-treated deck with helical pile foundation

    3 Mountain Ave · 640 ft NW · Alteration or repair
    Sep 11$12,300
12. 1 bath at the 3 Floor

    80 Hudson St · 820 ft NE · Plumbing
    Sep 9not listed
13. Disconnect, cap, and make safe the existing gas piping and gas-fired equipment as required for demolition

    214 Highland Ave · 560 ft NE · Plumbing
    Sep 9not listed
14. Shingle Roofing Replacement 15 sq // EPDM Membrane Replacement 02 sq // Carpentry - Frame reinforcement…

    73 Hudson St · 960 ft NE · Roofing
    Sep 8$19,367
15. New sprinklers systems installation - ADU

    22 Spring Hill Terr · 520 ft SE · New building
    Sep 8$4,500
16. New sprinklers systems installation main building

    24 Spring Hill Terr · 510 ft SE · Fire systems
    Sep 8$19,500
17. Install 2 high velocity heat pump systems

    42 Belmont St · 960 ft S · Mechanical (HVAC)
    Sep 3$68,383
18. Change 100amps service to 400amps service

    106 Hudson St · 750 ft NE · Electrical
    Sep 3$10,000
19. Ductless mini split install

    70 Porter St · 600 ft W · Alteration or repair
    Sep 2$49,021
20. Remove and install new landmark roof shingles

    54 Spring St · 870 ft S · Roofing
    Sep 1$28,652
21. BX Wiring Replacement (Partial House)

    103 Belmont St · 510 ft E · Electrical
    Aug 31$2,315
22. New Bathroom wiring(3rd floor)

    80 Hudson St · 820 ft NE · Electrical
    Aug 27not listed
23. Heat Pump

    42 Belmont St · 960 ft S · Electrical
    Aug 27$1,800
24. Residential weatherization/air sealing

    107 Belmont St · 530 ft E · Alteration or repair
    Aug 26$15,000
25. Residential weatherization/air sealing

    243 Summer St · 820 ft W · Alteration or repair
    Aug 25$17,000
26. Foundation grounding

    54 Belmont St · 720 ft S · Electrical
    Aug 17$500
27. Service Upgrade

    85 Lowell St · 670 ft S · Electrical
    Aug 17$2,800
28. Residential weatherization/air sealing

    8 Albion Terr · 940 ft NE · Alteration or repair
    Aug 14$5,573
29. Installation of a ducted heat pump in the attic for the third floor apartment

    107 Belmont St · 530 ft E · Mechanical (HVAC)
    Aug 13$20,500
30. Remove existing Kitchen & Install New Kitchen (same location & footprint)

    55 Craigie St · 840 ft SW · Alteration or repair
    Aug 12$12,000
31. Install a Fire alarm system

    27 Porter St · 990 ft SW · Electrical
    Aug 11$10,000
32. Renovate/repair two (2) units' home as follow: Painting and repairs: Repair walls and ceilings

    80 Hudson St · 820 ft NE · Alteration or repair
    Aug 10$113,015
33. Unit 3 apartment patch and paint electricians holes

    107 Belmont St · 530 ft E · Alteration or repair
    Aug 10$5,000
34. Installation of 75kva transformer (Add to permit E23-001379)

    236 Highland Ave · 340 ft N · Electrical
    Aug 6$5,000
35. Replacement of 75 KVA Transformer

    236 Highland Ave · 340 ft N · Electrical
    Aug 6$5,000
36. Strip and reroof approximately 2,800 square feet

    103 Belmont St · 510 ft E · Roofing
    Aug 5$27,800
37. Electrical work- Take over of Permit # E22-000020

    241 Summer St · 790 ft W · Electrical
    Aug 3$1,500
38. Underpin foundation, finish basement

    8 Spring Hill Terr · 650 ft E · Addition
    Aug 3$800,000
39. Add Sub Panel, Range,Hood,Washer,Dryer

    55 Craigie St · 840 ft SW · Electrical
    Jul 27$5,500
40. Weatherization of existing dwelling including air sealing

    42 Belmont St · 960 ft S · Mechanical (HVAC)
    Jul 23$15,815
41. Air seal the building envelope

    42 Belmont St · 960 ft S · Roofing
    Jul 23$4,587
42. Add half bath and washer

    42 Belmont St · 960 ft S · Plumbing
    Jul 21not listed
43. Roof Replacement

    85 Hudson St · 890 ft NE · Roofing
    Jul 16$15,400
44. New dedicated circuits and receptacles for window ac unit to plug into

    100 Hudson St · 740 ft NE · Electrical
    Jul 13$7,000
45. Plumb tub, toilet and sink in third fl bathroom

    207 Summer St · 350 ft S · Plumbing
    Jul 9not listed
46. Bringing kitchen up to code

    79 Hudson St · 930 ft NE · Electrical
    Jul 6$3,500
47. Rewire Kitchen and Bath,add Sub panel

    55 Craigie St · 840 ft SW · Electrical
    Jul 2$7,000
48. Kitchen, laundry and bathroom for 3 floors

    214 Highland Ave · 560 ft NE · Plumbing
    Jul 1not listed
49. Wire 3rd fl addition, Add mics outlets thouout floor 2 and floor 1

    42 Belmont St · 960 ft S · Electrical
    Jun 30$16,000
50. Rewire 3rdfloor unit, front and back hallways and upgrade electrical service

    107 Belmont St · 530 ft E · Electrical
    Jun 29$10,000
51. (HOMEOWNER PERMIT): replace basement windows

    42 Belmont St · 960 ft S · Roofing
    Jun 26$12,000
52. Wire up bathroom

    207 Summer St · 350 ft S · Electrical
    Jun 23$1,500
53. Mass Save Insulation

    7 Albion Terr · 910 ft NE · Alteration or repair
    Jun 22$2,355
54. Service upgrade and home remodel

    13 Spring Hill Terr · 530 ft E · Electrical
    Jun 16$20,000
55. Replace damaged liquid tite conduits

    236 Highland Ave · 340 ft N · Electrical
    Jun 11$1,000
56. Mass Save Weatherization/Insulation × 2 permits

    106 Hudson St · 750 ft NE · Alteration or repair
    Jun 11$8,502
57. Cottage Foundation: 112 I Albion St Permit to Construct B25-001067

    112 Albion St · 1,000 ft N · New building
    Jun 11$40,000
58. Main Building Foundation: 112 F

    112 Albion St · 1,000 ft N · New building
    Jun 11$60,000
59. Lot A Cottage Foundation: 112 D Albion St -See construction permit B25-001060

    112 Albion St · 1,000 ft N · New building
    Jun 11$40,000
60. Replace water heater × 2 permits

    11 Mountain Ave · 750 ft NW · Plumbing
    Jun 3not listed
61. 2 family home upgrade from 200 to 400 amps

    34 Benton Rd · 960 ft SE · Electrical
    Jun 1$3,500
62. Install 24 Harvey classic replacement window,energy star,inserts only,no structural work

    12 Francis St · 750 ft NW · Alteration or repair
    Jun 1$18,720
63. Interior: Renovation of all three units

    214 Highland Ave · 560 ft NE · Alteration or repair
    May 26$467,542
64. Replace boiler × 2 permits

    241 Summer St · 790 ft W · Plumbing
    May 22not listed
65. Remodel main bath unit 3

    207 Summer St · 350 ft S · Alteration or repair
    May 21$26,000
66. New High Efficiency Heat pump with duct distribution system in attic feeding the second floor

    13 Spring Hill Terr · 530 ft E · New building
    May 20$34,835
67. 200A Upgrade for a 2 family and add public meter

    8 Albion Terr · 940 ft NE · Electrical
    May 19$8,000
68. B unit- Wire for new basement bedroom

    208 Summer St · 470 ft S · Electrical
    May 19$35,000
69. Relocate the gas valve for the laundry in the basement

    208 Summer St · 470 ft S · Plumbing
    May 14not listed
70. 50ft trench, install 1 1/4 PVC pipe for future use for the garage

    8 Porter Ave · 690 ft NW · Electrical
    May 14$2,600
71. Renovate an Existing 3 Family Building

    27 Porter St · 990 ft SW · Alteration or repair
    May 14$1,325,000
72. Residential weatherization/air sealing

    208 Summer St · 470 ft S · Alteration or repair
    May 13$11,000
73. Reconnect power to replacement gas boiler work @ 67 lowell

    69 Lowell St · 880 ft S · Electrical
    May 12$3,000
74. Remove the wire running from the basement

    79 Hudson St · 930 ft NE · Electrical
    May 6$900
75. Rewired the whole 2unit apartment

    27 Porter St · 990 ft SW · Electrical
    May 5$38,000
76. Install plumbing for 3 units

    27 Porter St · 990 ft SW · Plumbing
    May 4not listed

1. Upgrade service from 100 to 200 amps Remove 1 meter

   74 Cedar St · 0.24 mi NW · Electrical
   Oct 2$3,100
2. We are rebuilding upper and lower deck/landing and stairs to comply with building codes

   18 Gibbens St · 0.24 mi E · Alteration or repair
   Oct 2$61,552
3. Remove sliding door in the front room and installing a 32x80 door

   37 Benton Rd · 0.21 mi E · Alteration or repair
   Oct 2$21,900
4. Replace 100amp main breaker panelboard

   60 Albion St · 0.22 mi NE · Electrical
   Oct 1$1,000
5. Kitchen & Bathroom facelift, add outlets throughout

   37 Benton Rd · 0.21 mi E · Electrical
   Sep 30$5,000
6. Re-attach electric after siding

   38 Harvard St · 0.23 mi SE · Electrical
   Sep 30$250
7. Replace 12 windows with new Andersen

   172 Summer St · 0.22 mi SE · Alteration or repair
   Sep 29$31,978
8. Electrical rewire of kitchen, two full bathrooms

   172 Summer St · 0.22 mi SE · Electrical
   Sep 28$12,000
9. Cap gas line for heat pump install

   78 Cedar St · 0.25 mi NW · Plumbing
   Sep 25not listed
10. Add a walk and closet and bathroom on master bathroom on first floor / remodeling kitchen/ remodeling a…

    172 Summer St · 0.22 mi SE · Alteration or repair
    Sep 24$168,500
11. Addition to permit number E26-001045

    42 Spring St · 0.21 mi S · Electrical
    Sep 23$2,900
12. Install new fire alarm to monitor the sprinkler system

    37 Belmont St · 0.20 mi S · Electrical
    Sep 22$1,900
13. (homeowner's permit) - remove existing flooring and replace with3/4 tongue and groove plywood

    9 Carver St · 0.20 mi W · Alteration or repair
    Sep 17$4,000
14. Kitchen renovation, partial chimney demo, two new skylights

    74 Cedar St · 0.24 mi NW · Alteration or repair
    Sep 8$43,500
15. Rooftop solar installation 32 MODULES-ROOF MOUNTED - 13.760 kWDC

    22 Gibbens St · 0.24 mi E · Solar
    Sep 8$68,800
16. 32 Modules-roof mounted - 13.760 kwdc

    22 Gibbens St · 0.24 mi E · Electrical
    Aug 28$61,431
17. Replace existing fossil fuel furnace with 4 ton air source heat pump

    75 Cedar St · 0.22 mi NW · Mechanical (HVAC)
    Aug 24$20,490
18. Supply & install (1) one heat pump system with (2) two zones and associated duct work

    54 Albion St · 0.23 mi NE · Mechanical (HVAC)
    Aug 7$39,390
19. Install 10.25 kW solar panels on roof

    60 Albion St · 0.22 mi NE · Electrical
    Aug 5$40,000
20. Remove old roof and install new roof with proper ice and water shield

    80 Benton Rd · 0.22 mi E · Roofing
    Aug 5$15,000
21. Install 10.25 kW solar panels on roof

    60 Albion St · 0.22 mi NE · Solar
    Aug 5$51,250
22. Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program

    35 Ibbetson St · 0.24 mi SW · Alteration or repair
    Aug 4$11,000
23. Add a new entryway from the exterior to the basement

    42 Spring St · 0.21 mi S · Alteration or repair
    Aug 4$180,000
24. Gas boiler replacement

    152 Albion St · 0.24 mi N · Plumbing
    Jul 30not listed
25. Remove and replace 1 entry door

    87 Alpine St · 0.24 mi NE · Alteration or repair
    Jul 30$3,458
26. Primary bedroom suite with bathroom

    42 Spring St · 0.21 mi S · Electrical
    Jul 29$22,000
27. New Construction 3 Unit Semi-Detached House FOUNDATION ONLY PERMIT B25-001623

    35 Cedar St · 0.24 mi W · New building
    Jul 29$621,000
28. Install 5 Harvey classic replacement window,energy star,inserts only,no structural work

    62 Albion St · 0.22 mi NE · Alteration or repair
    Jul 28$4,775
29. Replace existing fossil fuel furnace with 4 ton air source heat pump

    75 Cedar St · 0.22 mi NW · Electrical
    Jul 27$4,000
30. Add bathroom to second floor

    42 Spring St · 0.21 mi S · Plumbing
    Jul 23not listed
31. Wiring replacement Heat Pump and gas water heater

    9 Westwood Rd · 0.24 mi SE · Electrical
    Jul 20$1,350
32. Install a 3-ton GE Connect all electric with ERV including all necessary duct work

    58 Benton Rd · 0.20 mi E · Electrical
    Jul 16$25,000
33. Remove & replace 21 windows

    30 Belmont St · 0.23 mi S · Alteration or repair
    Jul 14$64,365
34. Up grade 200 amp service and add public meter

    174 Summer St · 0.21 mi SE · Electrical
    Jul 10$4,500
35. Remodel 2nd floor kitchen, add bathroom to 2nd floor

    42 Hudson St · 0.23 mi E · Plumbing
    Jul 7not listed
36. Install gas range in 2nd floor kitchen

    42 Hudson St · 0.23 mi E · Plumbing
    Jul 7not listed
37. Wire kitchen and Bath

    42 Hudson St · 0.23 mi E · Electrical
    Jul 2$12,000
38. Installation of (6) Double Hung Window Inserts

    87 Alpine St · 0.24 mi NE · Alteration or repair
    Jul 1$20,338
39. Residential weatherization and air sealing with the Mass Save Program

    38 Spring St · 0.22 mi S · Alteration or repair
    Jun 26$19,181
40. Remove existing roofing materials and install new CertainTeed Landmark Pro architectural shingles

    63 Hudson St · 0.20 mi NE · Roofing
    Jun 25$25,775
41. Install 12.76 kW (DC) solar on roof per attached design

    63 Hudson St · 0.20 mi NE · Solar
    Jun 17$63,800
42. Strip and re-roof

    164 Hudson St · 0.24 mi N · Roofing
    Jun 10$15,750
43. Residential weatherization/air sealing

    271 Highland Ave · 0.21 mi NW · Alteration or repair
    Jun 9$4,000
44. Install 7.48kW DC (17 panels) rooftop solar array

    24 Belmont St · 0.25 mi S · Solar
    Jun 8$37,400
45. Install 7.48kW DC (17 panels) rooftop solar array

    26 Belmont St · 0.25 mi S · Solar
    Jun 8$37,400
46. Renew two bathroom units

    35 Ibbetson St · 0.24 mi SW · Plumbing
    Jun 4not listed
47. Removal of chimney, removal of misc

    97 Alpine St · 0.24 mi NE · Alteration or repair
    Jun 4$10,000
48. 100 amp to 200 amp service upgrade-2 bath and 1 kitchen rehab w/ living space in bsmnt

    97 Alpine St · 0.24 mi NE · Electrical
    Jun 3$8,000
49. We are rebuilding back deck/landing and stairs

    29 Gibbens St · 0.21 mi E · Alteration or repair
    Jun 3$24,900
50. Install 7.48kW DC (17 panels) rooftop solar array

    24 Belmont St · 0.25 mi S · Electrical
    Jun 2$12,508
51. Install 7.48kW DC (17 panels) rooftop solar array

    26 Belmont St · 0.25 mi S · Electrical
    Jun 2$12,508
52. Renovate existing kitchen and add new bathroom over existing 1 story section in the back left of the home

    42 Hudson St · 0.23 mi E · Addition
    May 27$202,013
53. Demo make safe

    97 Alpine St · 0.24 mi NE · Electrical
    May 26$300
54. Installation of two 96% gas furnace and central A/C systems with zone control — one system in the basement…

    37 Belmont St · 0.20 mi S · Mechanical (HVAC)
    May 22$30,000
55. Ufer ground

    35 Cedar St · 0.24 mi W · Electrical
    May 19$1,000
56. Ufer Ground

    33 Cedar St · 0.25 mi W · Electrical
    May 19$1,000
57. Residential weatherization/air sealing

    55 Hudson St · 0.21 mi NE · Alteration or repair
    May 15$5,000
58. Vertical: Construction of a new one-story detached accessory dwelling unit (“backyard cottage”) located…

    37 Belmont St · 0.20 mi S · New building
    May 12$270,000
59. Gas leak repair

    2 Benton Rd · 0.20 mi SE · Plumbing
    May 7not listed
60. Remodeling two full bathrooms using the same foot print/layout

    35 Ibbetson St · 0.24 mi SW · Alteration or repair
    May 7$61,050
61. Wire electric stove, electric heater in front hall

    83 Cedar St · 0.23 mi NW · Electrical
    May 6$1,200
62. Two Bathrooms & New Service

    35 Ibbetson St · 0.24 mi SW · Electrical
    May 4$14,000
63. 1 wet bar sink, 2 gas water heaters

    37 Belmont St · 0.20 mi S · Plumbing
    May 1not listed
64. 2 gas stoves, 2 gas water heaters, 3 gas furnaces and 2 gas dryers

    37 Belmont St · 0.20 mi S · Plumbing
    May 1not listed

• 40 Tower St newest permit Jun 11, 2026
• 36 Tower St newest permit Sep 8, 2026
• 34 Tower St newest permit Mar 5, 2026
• 26 Tower St newest permit Sep 29, 2026
• 14 Tower St newest permit May 16, 2025
• 10 Tower St newest permit Oct 22, 2025

Somerville Inspectional Services Division updated its data Oct 6, 2026. We checked it Oct 6, 17:08 UTC. See the city's official records (SomerStat, City of Somerville, ODbL 1.0).

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