# Building permits at 485 Foley St, Somerville, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $25M alteration or repair at 188 Assembly Park, permitted Aug 18.

Seven permits on record here. The newest, Apr 15: Install new shower in Unit 543. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 47 more permits (45 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2026 | Plumbing | Install new shower in Unit 543 | Not listed | [P26-000106](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000106/) |
| Nov 28, 2022 | Electrical | Electrical Yearly Maintenance Service Permit | $20,000 | [E22-001358](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E22-001358/) |
| Sep 15, 2022 | Alteration or repair | Stairway water damage repair to pre loss condition | $77,345 | [B22-001574](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B22-001574/) |
| Sep 6, 2022 | Electrical | Fire alarm repairs | $6,500 | [E22-001357](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E22-001357/) |
| Jul 26, 2021 | Plumbing | plumbing piping and fixtures at Cambridge Savings Bank | Not listed | [P21-000406](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P21-000406/) |
| Apr 28, 2021 | Electrical | Irrigation control wiring on the 4th and 24th floor at 485 Foley. App Safety Plan B18-002098 | $500 | [E21-000552](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E21-000552/) |
| Oct 23, 2019 | Mechanical (HVAC) | 263 - Units Resident MUA & Exhuast Air; 263 - Units Bath & Kitchen Duct to Riser; Corridor Air; Tower Stairwell Pressurization; 2 - Mid-Rise Stairway Pressurization; Tower Amenity Duct | $1,209,000 | [SM19-000214](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM19-000214/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 27 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [399 Revolution Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/399-revolution-dr/) | 630 ft S | Electrical | Office lighting fit up, install and wire lighting fixtures and switches | $15,258 | [E26-001413](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001413/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [301 Assembly Row](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/301-assembly-row/) | 340 ft S | Other | To Erect a 30x130 Temporary Ten Tent on 10/2/26 Event on 10/6/26 Removed 10/8/26. Tent will have (4) 6' Exits w/illum. Exit Signs & Fire Extinguishers. | $7,500 | [B26-001550](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001550/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [449 Canal St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/449-canal-st/) | 290 ft NW | Electrical | BDA System Modification / Reconfiguration | $10,949 | [E26-001387](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001387/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [399 Revolution Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/399-revolution-dr/) | 630 ft S | Electrical | Low Voltage Access Control Wiring | $13,500 | [E26-001374](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001374/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [445 Artisan Way](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/445-artisan-way/) | 700 ft N | Plumbing | Relocation of existing 4" cast iron sanitary stack. @ 450 Canal St | Not listed | [P26-000529](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000529/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [598 Assembly Row](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/598-assembly-row/) | 700 ft NW | Electrical | replace 5 rtu's | $8,000 | [E26-001281](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001281/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [399 Revolution Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/399-revolution-dr/) | 630 ft S | Electrical | Install low voltage Cat6A data cabling for Goldman Lab 200 locations | $230,000 | [E26-001042](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001042/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [301 Assembly Row](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/301-assembly-row/) | 340 ft S | Electrical | Remove (28) Speaker/Strobes on Balconies and box inside the unit with blank plates - Balconies being converted to Juliets. @ 485 Foley St | $4,809 | [E26-000913](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000913/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [399 Revolution Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/399-revolution-dr/) | 630 ft S | Mechanical (HVAC) | Demo Existing ductwork and HVAC Equipment. Install new equipment and associated ductwork | $100,000 | [SM26-000098](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000098/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [399 Revolution Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/399-revolution-dr/) | 630 ft S | Electrical | Office/lab renovation on 3rd floor | $1,000 | [E26-001035](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001035/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [340 Grand Union Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/340-grand-union-blvd/) | 930 ft SW | Electrical | Meter only install by Eversource. Work was originally completed and inspected, no meter was ever installed. New tenant in space needs meter. | $500 | [E26-001008](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001008/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [301 Assembly Row](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/301-assembly-row/) | 340 ft S | Alteration or repair | Removal of 28 existing wood cantilevered balconies and installing new juliet railings. | $280,000 | [B26-000885](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000885/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [445 Artisan Way](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/445-artisan-way/) | 700 ft N | Plumbing | Renovation of existing dog wash space to a new 2 piece bath, and kitchenette. Replacement of 3 existing kitchen sinks | Not listed | [P26-000384](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000384/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [445 Artisan Way](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/445-artisan-way/) | 700 ft N | Plumbing | Installation of gas piping for 3 new outdoor gas grills | Not listed | [G26-000318](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000318/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [445 Artisan Way](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/445-artisan-way/) | 700 ft N | Electrical | Remodel of common area's, 1st floor main Lobby, Lobby Mezzanine, Rear Elevator Lobby, Gym, Retainable Amenities Room, 2nd Floor Lounge. Relocate mail lockers, Relocate amazon lockers, relocate leasing office and break room. Install new lights and relocate receptacles in all area's. Relocate fire ala | $189,000 | [E26-000920](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000920/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [301 Assembly Row](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/301-assembly-row/) | 340 ft S | Electrical | Remove 28 receptacles on outside decks to be removed | $2,000 | [E26-000919](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000919/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [463 Assembly Row](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/463-assembly-row/) | 290 ft NW | Electrical | Install sub panel to accommodate new kitchen circuits | $5,500 | [E26-000896](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000896/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [463 Assembly Row](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/463-assembly-row/) | 290 ft NW | Plumbing | plumbing work installing new fixtures and running pipe for water and removing drains | Not listed | [P26-000331](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000331/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [463 Assembly Row](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/463-assembly-row/) | 290 ft NW | Plumbing | Installing new gas fitting and piping | Not listed | [G26-000283](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000283/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [463 Assembly Row](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/463-assembly-row/) | 290 ft NW | Electrical | POS & Hood Fan System | $4,000 | [E26-000829](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000829/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [463 Assembly Row](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/463-assembly-row/) | 290 ft NW | Mechanical (HVAC) | Install commercial ventilation system,hood,fans, duct work | $102,000 | [SM26-000088](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000088/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [463 Assembly Row](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/463-assembly-row/) | 290 ft NW | Electrical | Relocate electrical for bar renovation WORK @ SALT & STONE Renovation & Repair from Fire Damage: Demo existing electrical as necessary and make safe, relocate existing circuits to provide power for table top receptacles Replace existing lighting as necessary due to fire damage, install new circuits  | $6,000 | [E26-000156](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000156/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [445 Artisan Way](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/445-artisan-way/) | 700 ft N | Alteration or repair | Amenities Renovations • Selective interior demolition of existing finishes, flooring, millwork, ceilings, lighting fixtures, mirrors, signage, and non load bearing elements for replacement in kind or cosmetic upgrade. • Replacement and refinishing of interior finishes, including flooring, wall f | $772,471 | [B26-000538](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000538/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [399 Revolution Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/399-revolution-dr/) | 630 ft S | Plumbing | The installation of two new sinks and associated sanitary waste/vent with point-of-use water heaters. The scope will also include the installation of a new medical gas system consisting of laboratory compressed air, laboratory vacuum and oxygen. | Not listed | [P26-000290](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000290/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [450 Artisan Way](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/450-artisan-way/) | 830 ft N | Electrical | Installation of 45 tel/data drops in existing space being renovated. This is a separate permit as we did not originally own this work | $18,000 | [E26-000368](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000368/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [399 Revolution Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/399-revolution-dr/) | 630 ft S | Electrical | MGB Assembly Row Goldman Lab Reno. MISC Low Voltage HVAC Control Wiring. JG 264175 | $31,575 | [E26-000644](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000644/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [399 Revolution Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/399-revolution-dr/) | 630 ft S | Alteration or repair | Removal of existing workstations on the 3rd. Fitout space with new demountable partitions and associated MEPs. | $3,057,363 | [B26-000517](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000517/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | [188 Assembly Park](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/188-assembly-park/) | 0.21 mi W | Plumbing | Installation of one new electric water heater in ceiling to feed the floor, including domestic water, recirculation, relief, drain, and associated piping connections. Installation of new tenant plumbing fixtures, including domestic water, sanitary, vent, and specialty waste piping as required. Scope | Not listed | [P26-000567](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000567/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [188 Assembly Park](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/188-assembly-park/) | 0.21 mi W | Electrical | F&I of new power, lighting, fire alram, tel/data and security infrastructure on Level 3. New power panels and transformers for electric room. Level 3 - Building Permit Application #B26-000877 | $750,000 | [E26-001352](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001352/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [188 Assembly Park](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/188-assembly-park/) | 0.21 mi W | Electrical | F&I of new power, lighting, fire alram, tel/data and security infrastructure on Level 11. New power panels and transfs for electric room & (1) ATS. | $895,000 | [E26-001351](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001351/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [188 Assembly Park](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/188-assembly-park/) | 0.21 mi W | Electrical | F&I of new power, lighting, fire alram, tel/data and security infrastructure on Level 10. New power panels and transformers for electric room. Level 10 - Building Permit Application #B26-001128 | $900,000 | [E26-001350](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001350/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [188 Assembly Park](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/188-assembly-park/) | 0.21 mi W | Electrical | F&I of new power, lighting, fire alarm, tel/data and security infrastructure on Level 12. New power panels and transformers for electric room. Level 12 - Building Permit Application #B26-001071 | $950,000 | [E26-001342](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001342/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [698 Assembly Row](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/698-assembly-row/) | 0.19 mi NW | Sign | Clients logo has changed from capital e to small e. The existing signs need to be changed over | Not listed | [B26-001086](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001086/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [698 Assembly Row](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/698-assembly-row/) | 0.19 mi NW | Electrical | Wiring for 4 sign replacements | $2,600 | [E26-001107](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001107/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [188 Assembly Park](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/188-assembly-park/) | 0.21 mi W | Electrical | F&I of power feeders, (1) added section to existing switchboard, (3) new panels, (3) ATS's in Penthouse, (2) on Level 10 and (1) on Level 3. Enabling - Building Permit Application #B26-000709 | $600,000 | [E26-001088](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001088/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [188 Assembly Park](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/188-assembly-park/) | 0.21 mi W | Plumbing | Installation of one new electric water heater each on floors 11 and 12, including domestic water, recirculation, relief, drain, and associated piping. Installation of new tenant plumbing features on all floors, including domestic water, sanitary, vent, and specialty waste piping as required. Scope i | Not listed | [P26-000525](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000525/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [300 Artisan Way](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/300-artisan-way/) | 0.19 mi NW | Plumbing | Replace about 40ft of cast iron, reported being back pitch | Not listed | [P26-000375](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000375/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [188 Assembly Park](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/188-assembly-park/) | 0.21 mi W | Alteration or repair | This project includes the fit-out and related work for the tenth floor of the building. The program for this floor is office, command centers (open office), and associated support spaces. No occupancy classifications are changing from the original base building. Level 10 | $13,488,390 | [B26-001128](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001128/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [188 Assembly Park](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/188-assembly-park/) | 0.21 mi W | Alteration or repair | This project includes the fit-out and related work for the eleventh and twelfth floor of the building. The main program for the eleventh and twelfth floor is office, with associated support spaces. No occupancy classifications are changing from the original base building. Level 12 | $25,450,547 | [B26-001071](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001071/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [188 Assembly Park](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/188-assembly-park/) | 0.21 mi W | Alteration or repair | This project includes the fit-out and related work for the third floor of the building. The main program for the third floor is vivarium, office, and labs with assocaited support spaces. A new elevator is being provided from the dedicated loading dock on the first floor up to the third floor. The ex | $17,234,642 | [B26-000877](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000877/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [188 Assembly Park](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/188-assembly-park/) | 0.21 mi W | Alteration or repair | This project includes the base building enabling work to accommodate future tenant improvements to all 12 floors of the existing building. Interior fit-out for individual floors to be submitted under separate cover. Work includes selective demolition, mechanical, electrical and plumbing modification | $9,801,881 | [B26-000709](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000709/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [355 Artisan Way](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/355-artisan-way/) | 0.19 mi NW | Electrical | bond temporary generator to building steel. Work @ 395 artisan way | $1,000 | [E26-000961](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000961/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [188 Assembly Park Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/188-assembly-park-dr/) | 0.21 mi W | Plumbing | tenant fit out for new core and shell building - other includes (5) eyewashes, (4) trench drains and (1) hose down station | Not listed | [P26-000356](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000356/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [188 Assembly Park Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/188-assembly-park-dr/) | 0.21 mi W | Plumbing | tenant fit out for new core and shell building | Not listed | [P26-000355](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000355/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [188 Assembly Park](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/188-assembly-park/) | 0.21 mi W | Electrical | Electrical Demo permit | $2,000 | [E26-000761](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000761/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [335 Harold Cohen St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/335-harold-cohen-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Plumbing | Testing of Main Gas Line | Not listed | [G26-000236](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000236/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [335 Harold Cohen Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/335-harold-cohen-dr/) | 0.20 mi SW | Mechanical (HVAC) | 3 exiting split, Install a ductwork, exhaust venting, gills | $60,500 | [SM26-000028](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000028/) |

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

- [350 Foley St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/350-foley-st/): newest permit Nov 20, 2025
- [330 Foley St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/330-foley-st/): newest permit Aug 27, 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 2026-10-10 07:16 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 7 permits at this address and 47 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/485-foley-st/