# Building permits at 48 Hooker Ave, Somerville, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $568,000 alteration or repair at 30 Newbury St, permitted Aug 20.

Five permits on record here. The newest, Dec 8, 2025: Data cabling. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 58 more permits (57 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 8, 2025 | Electrical | Data cabling | $15,000 | [E25-001853](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E25-001853/) |
| Oct 22, 2025 | Electrical | Add smokes, exits, and 2 outlets WORK @ 46-48 HOOKER | $9,000 | [E25-001591](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E25-001591/) |
| Sep 29, 2025 | Sign | Change of use from residential to educational OFFICES (see Permit # CO25-000054, including City department sign offs). Work is limited to required code upgrades only (railings). | $14,500 | [B25-001350](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B25-001350/) |
| Oct 31, 2022 | Alteration or repair | Demo 1st and 2nd floor all season front porch and front stairs, replace for an open no windows front porch(deck), using existing footings. Repair back deck by demo existing steps and replace for a new one, replace sliding back door, replace existing side door. | $61,100 | [B22-001850](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B22-001850/) |
| Oct 24, 2022 | Electrical | install new front outlet, and light at front deck both floors(1st and 2nd floor) | $4,500 | [E22-001621](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E22-001621/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 7 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2026 | [66 Farragut Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/66-farragut-ave/) | 170 ft N | Electrical | Wiring 3-family dwelling and detached backyard cottage | $25,000 | [E26-001294](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001294/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [66 Farragut Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/66-farragut-ave/) | 170 ft N | Electrical | Demo / Make-Safe Electrical for Construction | $300 | [E26-001199](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001199/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [66 Farragut Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/66-farragut-ave/) | 170 ft N | Alteration or repair | Selective expletory demolition of walls, ceilings flooring and mechanicals | $25,000 | [B26-001149](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001149/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [66 Farragut Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/66-farragut-ave/) | 170 ft N | Plumbing | Demolition. | Not listed | [P26-000431](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000431/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [66 Farragut Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/66-farragut-ave/) | 170 ft N | Plumbing | Demolition. Address: 66-68 Farragut Ave, Somerville. | Not listed | [G26-000347](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000347/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [61 Endicott Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/61-endicott-ave/) | 250 ft NE | Electrical | wiring to 1 heat pump condenser (ductless) @ 63 Endicott Ave | $800 | [E26-000907](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000907/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [61 Endicott Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/61-endicott-ave/) | 250 ft NE | Electrical | wiring to 1 heat pump condenser (ductless) | $800 | [E26-000906](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000906/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 23 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | [24 Endicott Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/24-endicott-ave/) | 630 ft NE | Roofing | Remove existing roofing materials (up to two layers) and install approximately 12 squares of new 16-inch standing seam metal roofing on the main roof of the house. Work includes new drip edge, Grace Select high-temperature ice & water underlayment, flashing and pipe collars, ridge vents, metal ridge | $33,660 | [B26-001484](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001484/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [19c Weston Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/19c-weston-ave/) | 760 ft E | Plumbing | Replacement of water heater | Not listed | [P26-000505](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000505/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [19c Weston Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/19c-weston-ave/) | 760 ft E | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | Not listed | [G26-000393](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000393/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [66 Garrison Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/66-garrison-ave/) | 350 ft N | Other | Weatherization. Dense pack cellulose into the exterior walls | $7,006 | [B26-001232](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001232/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [45 Endicott Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/45-endicott-ave/) | 380 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Shower to shower conversion in 2nd floor bathroom | $25,400 | [B26-001263](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001263/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [112 Woodstock St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/112-woodstock-st/) | 780 ft NW | Plumbing | Stove gas point | Not listed | [G26-000322](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000322/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [112 Woodstock St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/112-woodstock-st/) | 780 ft NW | Plumbing | Full bathroom, half bathroom, laundry and kitchen | Not listed | [P26-000387](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000387/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [45 Endicott Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/45-endicott-ave/) | 380 ft NE | Plumbing | Shower to shower conversion in 2nd floor bathroom | Not listed | [P26-000458](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000458/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [65b Newbury St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/65b-newbury-st/) | 800 ft SE | Solar | Temporarily remove and reinstall existing solar panels for roof work | $4,698 | [B26-000917](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000917/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [51 Victoria St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/51-victoria-st/) | 710 ft N | Other | insulating exterior walls using cellulose R15. insulating and air sealing attic, adding cellulose to bring R value to R49. | $12,416 | [B26-001031](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001031/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [1260 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/1260-broadway/) | 990 ft NE | Plumbing | Convert bathtub to shower in first floor bathroom. Replace valve. | Not listed | [P26-000324](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000324/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [112 Woodstock St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/112-woodstock-st/) | 780 ft NW | Electrical | unit #2: wire 1.5 baths, 1 laundry, kitchen, and subpanel | $8,950 | [E26-000893](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000893/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [65b Newbury St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/65b-newbury-st/) | 800 ft SE | Electrical | Temporarily remove and reinstall existing solar panels for roof work | $4,698 | [E26-000871](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000871/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [11 Farragut Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/11-farragut-ave/) | 860 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. ( 846047, 846049) ( unit 1 and Unit 2) | $15,377 | [B26-000860](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000860/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [1260 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/1260-broadway/) | 990 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Demo drywall in first floor bathtub and replace with a new shower. Inspection for fire stopping and/or insulation. @ 1262 Broadway | $14,714 | [B26-000840](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000840/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [112 Woodstock St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/112-woodstock-st/) | 780 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Renovation Unit #2 - one full bath, new half bath, New laundry, Kitchen, Floor refinish, new plumbing, new electrical, replace windows in bathrooms (tempered glass) | $71,855 | [B26-000792](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000792/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [33 Newbury St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/33-newbury-st/) | 950 ft E | Plumbing | test gas pipe | Not listed | [G26-000277](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000277/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [82 Victoria St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/82-victoria-st/) | 520 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Demolish and rebuild existing deck. | $16,256 | [B26-000635](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000635/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [15 Weston Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/15-weston-ave/) | 810 ft NE | Electrical | Disconnect / reconnect (14) exhaust fans | $10,930 | [E26-000809](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000809/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [52a Victoria St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/52a-victoria-st/) | 610 ft N | Electrical | 60 amp to 200 amp service upgrade. Relocate service to outside of home. | $6,000 | [E26-000684](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000684/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [112 Woodstock St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/112-woodstock-st/) | 780 ft NW | Electrical | wire 1.5 bathoom, 1 laundry, 1 kitchen, add 1 subpanel and smoke detectors | $60,000 | [E26-000332](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000332/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [1198 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/1198-broadway/) | 960 ft NE | Sign | Install storefront sign (10x3) above main entrance | Not listed | [B26-000466](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000466/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [52a Victoria St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/52a-victoria-st/) | 610 ft N | Plumbing | Separation of water meters | Not listed | [P26-000261](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000261/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 28 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | [31 Moore St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/31-moore-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace existing front porch-2 stories | $34,980 | [B26-001388](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001388/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [1247 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/1247-broadway/) | 0.21 mi NE | Plumbing | Gas company requested test for service turn on | Not listed | [G26-000334](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000334/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [16 Newbury St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/16-newbury-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Alteration or repair | Extending back right side of foundation by installing NEW 10" THICK FOUNDATION WALL, PERMIT TO CONSTRTUCT B26-001224 | $12,000 | [B26-001313](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001313/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [16 Newbury St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/16-newbury-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Alteration or repair | Full gut renovation of a two family, converting into two condo units new siding, roof, windows, decks, interior finish and adding living space to basement as part of Unit 1. Foundation only permit b26-001313 | $288,000 | [B26-001224](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001224/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [1241 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/1241-broadway/) | 0.21 mi NE | Electrical | wiring for split heating ac units from unit head to outside condenser | $1,000 | [E25-001816](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E25-001816/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [41 Moore St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/41-moore-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Disconnect and remove kitchen sink in basement that was installed without proper permits. | $1,000 | [B26-001317](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001317/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [8 Waterhouse St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/8-waterhouse-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. Doing all three units | $18,000 | [B26-001427](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001427/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [22 Mead St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/22-mead-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Roofing | Full Reroof - (22-23) Sq’s | $23,778 | [B26-001369](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001369/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [25 Malvern Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/25-malvern-ave/) | 0.23 mi SE | Plumbing | Installation of a Trane 96% AFUE single-stage Gas Furnace designed to deliver reliable heating with natural or propane gas. Built for energy savings and long-lasting performance, ensuring consistent comfort throughout the home. - Trane Gas Furnace Model: S9X1B060U4PSBB Additional Scope of Work: - Ne | Not listed | [G26-000395](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000395/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [30 Newbury St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/30-newbury-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Alteration or repair | Post fire rebuild/repair - phase 2 of project readjust framing as necessary; add laundry space; rebuild stairway to attic; replace all windows second and third levels; new electrical throughout second and third levels; recessed lighting throughout; new plumbing throughout second level; new HVAC syst | $568,000 | [B26-001029](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001029/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [40a Newbury St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/40a-newbury-st/) | 0.19 mi E | Mechanical (HVAC) | Replace existing fossil fuel furnace with (1) 3ton and (1)2ton air source heat pump | $33,572 | [B26-000628](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000628/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [41 Moore St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/41-moore-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Plumbing | Disconnect and cap basement sink | Not listed | [P26-000469](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000469/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [1 Dickson St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/1-dickson-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Plumbing | Replacement water heater with heat pump style | Not listed | [P26-000371](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000371/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [41 Claremon St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/41-claremon-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Plumbing | first fl - replacing toilet,vanity Second fl - remodel 2 full baths | Not listed | [P26-000452](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000452/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [41 Claremon St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/41-claremon-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Electrical | add 8 recessed in living room, add outlets on new wallspace, replace 2 bathroom fans, replace 2 sconces, add light in new master closet, add 3 recess in master, add 5 recessed in office, add 2 sconces in 3rd floor bath | $1,000 | [E26-001112](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001112/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [97 Yorktown St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/97-yorktown-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Alteration or repair | basement - install 4 lally columns in-between existing | $11,000 | [B26-001039](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001039/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [41 Claremon St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/41-claremon-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Renovating bathrooms, install lighting, upgrading electrical, other general Framing to include a smaller shower stall (to accommodate a linen closet) and second primary bedroom closet (matching existing), electrical & plumbing workcarpentry and painting | $172,750 | [B26-001017](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001017/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [40a Newbury St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/40a-newbury-st/) | 0.19 mi E | Electrical | 2 (replacement air handlers; condensers) | $4,500 | [E26-000341](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000341/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [16 Newbury St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/16-newbury-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Alteration or repair | Interior Gut Demo Only | $20,000 | [B26-000847](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000847/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [21 Moore St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/21-moore-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Alteration or repair | Remove lath and plaster walls and ceilings in two rooms, run new wiring and cover with sheetrock | $6,000 | [B26-000856](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000856/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [16 Newbury St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/16-newbury-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Electrical | demo safety | $1,200 | [E26-000980](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000980/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [1247 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/1247-broadway/) | 0.21 mi NE | Plumbing | @1245 Broadway Repiping of a full bathroom and kitchen on 3rd floor of a three family. | Not listed | [P26-000392](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000392/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [36 Mead St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/36-mead-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Electrical | Install UFER ground at concrete foundation for new "doghouse" basement entrance. | $600 | [E26-000916](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000916/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [238 Holland St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/238-holland-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical | MassCEC Somerville - Teele Square Newbury St WORK @ 6 NEWBURY ST SIDE OF BUILDING | $35,906 | [E25-001886](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E25-001886/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [238 Holland St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/238-holland-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Alteration or repair | Repairs to the Vehicle Exhaust System in the Somerville Fire Station | $2,936 | [SM26-000071](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000071/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [97 Yorktown St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/97-yorktown-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Withdrawn per applicant, see online message/letter. -JE 7/2/26 Install Intellijack support system to stabilize floor joist or beams as shown;Install cast in place footing | $15,898 | [B26-000747](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000747/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [41 Moore St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/41-moore-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Electrical | Remove wiring from non-conforming basement space. Add two overhead, two switches, and one GFI receptacle. | $1,000 | [E26-000715](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000715/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [13 Waterhouse St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/13-waterhouse-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Alteration or repair | Remove and install 18 SQ rubber roof and 10 SQ vinyl siding | $35,000 | [B26-000594](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000594/) |

## More on this street

Other addresses on Hooker Ave with permits, nearest house number first:

- [44 Hooker Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/44-hooker-ave/): newest permit Apr 30, 2026
- [56 Hooker Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/56-hooker-ave/): newest permit Nov 21, 2025
- [64 Hooker Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/64-hooker-ave/): newest permit Mar 31, 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 2026-10-06 19:01 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 5 permits at this address and 58 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/48-hooker-ave/