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5 Davis Sq
Somerville, MA
The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $2.2M new building at 53 Chester St, permitted Jun 3.
28 permits on record here. The newest, Jun 16, 2025: Replacing 1 smoke detector with heat detector and 1 exterior beacon with new using existing cabling. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 134 more permits (131 projects) since May 1. Four are for new buildings, the nearest 350 ft away.
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Replacing 1 smoke detector with heat detector and 1 exterior beacon with new using existing cablingElectricalJun 16, 2025$2,000
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Supply and install 6 windows @ 265 Elm StAlteration or repairMar 17, 2025$5,300
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Sep 13, 2024not listed
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Apr 16, 2024$8,000
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Apr 10, 2024$10,000
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Facade Repairs - Remove and replace 4 window lintels with new @ 420 Highland AveAlteration or repairJun 22, 2022$18,000
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Mar 23, 2021$200
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1 gas testPlumbingMar 29, 2019not listed
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Jan 17, 2019not listed
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Dec 31, 2018$2,886
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Oct 15, 2018$4,000
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Oct 2, 2018$1,300
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Sep 18, 2018$22,000
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Remodeling @ 424 HIGHLAND AVEElectricalSep 13, 2018not listed
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Sep 10, 2018not listed
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Demolition of floor, existing kitchenAlteration or repairAug 28, 2018$201,117
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Jun 1, 2018not listed
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Jan 29, 2018$2,500
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Aug 10, 2016$1,000
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Jan 29, 2016$700
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Dec 11, 2015$898
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May 1, 2015$300
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Apr 27, 2015$300
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Add circuits for kitchen equipmentElectricalMar 18, 2015$6,000
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Interior non-structural alterationsAlteration or repairFeb 12, 2015$80,000
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Oct 31, 2014$1,500
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Aug 14, 2014$100
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Replacement of Existing Furnace24 Chester St · 960 ft SW · PlumbingOct 2not listed
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Basement remodel Demo existing basement living space to original storage area10 Wallace St · 920 ft NW · Alteration or repairOct 1$5,650
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Construction of a Demising Hallway 2nd Fl212 Elm St · 660 ft S · Alteration or repairSep 29$190,750
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Remove the existing deck and reconstruct deck in the same location22 Cutter Ave · 680 ft SE · Alteration or repairSep 22$42,300
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Decking board replacement, Replacement 2 front doors 1 basement basement door 1 back door383 Highland Ave · 780 ft E · Alteration or repairSep 15$10,892
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Front door replacement / Glass panel installation212 Elm St · 660 ft S · Alteration or repairSep 14$23,932
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Replace signs for "santander": (replace wall sign @ 34.4 SQ ft) (reface projecting sign @ 9 SQ ft)403 Highland Ave · 310 ft E · SignSep 2not listed
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Disconnect/cap fixtures in basement10 Wallace St · 920 ft NW · PlumbingSep 1not listed
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Replacing 2 existing furnaces with new225 Morrison Ave · 780 ft NE · PlumbingSep 1not listed
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Make final high voltage connections to sign403 Highland Ave · 310 ft E · ElectricalSep 1$2,500
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Move out overhead service pipe for siding repairs37 Winslow Ave · 580 ft NE · ElectricalSep 1$1,600
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Addition, Kitchen remodel, wire 3 bathrooms22 Winslow Ave · 580 ft NE · ElectricalSep 1$17,700
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Install Rinnai Gas Boiler & Superstor Ultra EVO Indirect Hot Water Heater in the Basement × 2 permits125 Orchard St · 770 ft SW · PlumbingAug 31not listed
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Wire a gas fed Rinnai boiler125 Orchard St · 770 ft SW · ElectricalAug 28$800
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HVAC - Ductless mini splits22 Winslow Ave · 580 ft NE · Mechanical (HVAC)Aug 27$34,569
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Porch structural beam replacement63 Winslow Ave · 790 ft E · Alteration or repairAug 27$10,369
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Complete all new electrical of new house started by previous electrician68 Dover St · 760 ft W · ElectricalAug 24$8,000
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4 NAVIEN Water heaters,1 laundry19 Winter St · 580 ft N · PlumbingAug 20not listed
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4 gas water heaters in the basement19 Winter St · 580 ft N · PlumbingAug 20not listed
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Remove third floor gable roof and replace with Mansard Roof and extend the back wall of building19 Winter St · 580 ft N · Alteration or repairAug 20$419,000
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Finish plumbing for new house68 Dover St · 760 ft W · PlumbingAug 19not listed
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Install (1) Navien, and connect gas for (3) Fixtures68 Dover St · 760 ft W · PlumbingAug 19not listed
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Removal and eplacement of some rotted sections of wood shingle around the house37 Winslow Ave · 580 ft NE · RoofingAug 18$27,000
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Remodeling 1 1/2 baths and the kitchen and adding 3/4 bath22 Winslow Ave · 580 ft NE · PlumbingAug 17not listed
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Residential weatherization/air sealing125 Orchard St · 770 ft SW · Alteration or repairAug 17$1,497
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Install 20 replacement windows55 Dover St · 920 ft W · Alteration or repairAug 6$46,622
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Unit #1 - first fl - new full bath136 Orchard St · 920 ft SW · PlumbingAug 5not listed
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Install new James Hardie fiber cement siding and exterior trim45 Grove St · 580 ft E · Alteration or repairAug 3$113,500
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Installing one new heat pump system on each level11 Chester Pl · 490 ft SW · Mechanical (HVAC)Jul 30$55,000
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Replace existing fossil fuel furnace with 3 ton air source heat pump106 Orchard St · 980 ft SW · Mechanical (HVAC)Jul 30$16,503
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Install EV charger204 Morrison Ave · 700 ft NE · ElectricalJul 28$5,000
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Third floor bathroom renovation12 Lester Terr · 970 ft NW · Alteration or repairJul 27$42,500
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Replace existing rear deck56 Meacham Rd · 780 ft W · Alteration or repairJul 27$13,181
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Remove the old sign, replace a new channel letter sign and existing blade sign refacing only246 Elm St · 250 ft S · SignJul 21not listed
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1 Bathroom12 Lester Terr · 970 ft NW · PlumbingJul 20not listed
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Replace existing fossil fuel furnace with 3 ton air source heat pump106 Orchard St · 980 ft SW · ElectricalJul 20$4,000
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Relocate lighting and outlets for bathroom remodel12 Lester Terr · 970 ft NW · ElectricalJul 20$2,250
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Install 1 3 panel door for replacement68 Dover St · 760 ft W · Alteration or repairJul 16$22,154
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Second floor bathroom complete wiring3 Cottage Cir · 880 ft S · ElectricalJul 15$2,500
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Foundation Permit: addition to rear of building -BUILDING PERMIT B26-00069919 Winter St · 580 ft N · Alteration or repairJul 15$16,000
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Replace roof top unit236 Elm St · 430 ft S · ElectricalJul 8$2,000
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Bath remodel3 Cottage Cir · 880 ft S · PlumbingJul 7not listed
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SIDING, replacing 2 lights and adding 2 exterior receptacles45 Grove St · 580 ft E · ElectricalJul 6$1,800
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Replace bathroom fixtures48 Chester St · 480 ft S · PlumbingJul 1not listed
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Wire single family home B26-00043815 Chester Pl · 490 ft SW · ElectricalJun 30$43,500
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CHANGE OF CONTRACTOR 8/24/26 - JS Rebuild Converting to a Single Family Home from a Two Family15 Chester Pl · 490 ft SW · Alteration or repairJun 30$1,031,504
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First floor bathroom rewire48 Chester St · 480 ft S · ElectricalJun 29$1,000
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Repair / Replacement of Existing Gas Piping and Test32 Ellington Rd · 650 ft E · PlumbingJun 23not listed
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Remove existing aluminum sign faces from non-illuminated wall cabinet and blade sign236 Elm St · 430 ft S · SignJun 18not listed
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Install Low Voltage Security System consisting of burglary devices and fire devices in 2 Units11 Chester Pl · 490 ft SW · ElectricalJun 16$3,800
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Ground Foundation with #4 copper to rebar for new service19 Winter St · 580 ft N · ElectricalJun 16$250
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Wire 4 apartments including basement ADU19 Winter St · 580 ft N · ElectricalJun 11$30,000
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Remodel existing 2nd floor bathroom same layout to remain3 Cottage Cir · 880 ft S · Alteration or repairJun 11$49,480
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Rewire unit 32 u it 44 and unit 46123 Orchard St · 730 ft SW · ElectricalJun 8$35,000
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Install Ev charger with UL listed load management12 Park Ave · 670 ft N · ElectricalJun 4$1,000
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Proposed 4-story building with 3 dwelling units53 Chester St · 350 ft S · New buildingJun 3$2,184,000
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6x tv outlets and 1x recessed light246 Elm St · 250 ft S · ElectricalJun 2$2,000
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Siding permit WORK @ 17 & 19 COTTAGE19 Cottage Ave · 690 ft S · ElectricalMay 26$850
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Redoing 1st floor bathroom, changing tub to a shower48 Chester St · 480 ft S · Alteration or repairMay 26$42,000
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Underground service 400 amps53 Chester St · 350 ft S · ElectricalMay 21$3,000
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Lighting renovation, bathroom renovation7 Park Ave · 700 ft N · ElectricalMay 20$18,000
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2nd Floor Kitchen remodel22 Winslow Ave · 580 ft NE · Alteration or repairMay 20$654,382
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Removal of two layers of asbestos siding cement and wood siding45 Grove St · 580 ft E · Alteration or repairMay 19$20,600
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Interior third-floor renovation including selective demolition of closet/walls12 Lester Terr · 970 ft NW · Alteration or repairMay 19$10,500
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Bathroom remodel with floor heat and combo wahser dryer136 Orchard St · 920 ft SW · ElectricalMay 15$6,800
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6 SQ Of EPDM Membrane Replacement | Back Addition only19 Day St · 980 ft SW · Alteration or repairMay 14$7,290
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Add 4 outlets in the porch55 Grove St · 640 ft E · ElectricalMay 13$1,000
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Addition of bathroom, closet and pump in the basement12 Thorndike St · 990 ft NW · ElectricalMay 11$2,800
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Wire new 2 family house11 Chester Pl · 490 ft SW · ElectricalMay 11$58,000
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Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program21 Day St · 830 ft SW · Alteration or repairMay 11$21,000
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1 3/4 bath with sewage pump12 Thorndike St · 990 ft NW · PlumbingMay 8not listed
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Install, terminate, test, and label 22 plenum rated category 6 cable locations and clean up existiing cabling…360 Summer St · 970 ft SE · ElectricalMay 8$6,000
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Move and remount existing switches and outlets for reframing of walls between Master Bedroom and Master…12 Lester Terr · 970 ft NW · ElectricalMay 7$400
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Transfer of permit B23-00113968 Dover St · 760 ft W · Alteration or repairMay 6$44,100
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Strip roof, install ice & water shield197 Morrison Ave · 940 ft NE · RoofingMay 5$54,300
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Add receptacles to new bedroom wall16 Kingston St · 0.20 mi W · ElectricalOct 5$2,000
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Replacement of one condenser/air handler and two water heaters18 Windom St · 0.20 mi SE · ElectricalOct 1$2,000
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Remodeling This project covers exterior and interior renovation work across a multi-unit residential property38 Jay St · 0.22 mi NW · Alteration or repairOct 1$19,880
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Plumbing for new building with basement a two floors163 Morrison Ave · 0.21 mi E · PlumbingSep 29not listed
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Re-roof flat roof and re-build adjoining roof deck in kind87 Orchard St · 0.20 mi S · RoofingSep 17$21,700
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Interior renovation to include basement refresh and insulation32 Thorndike St · 0.19 mi NW · Alteration or repairSep 15$360,786
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Add wall and door to separate existing bedroom from adjacent hallway16 Kingston St · 0.20 mi W · Alteration or repairSep 14$14,750
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Connect water line to steam boiler we are replacing30 Jay St · 0.23 mi NW · PlumbingSep 10not listed
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Replace gas boiler30 Jay St · 0.23 mi NW · PlumbingSep 10not listed
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30-32 Thorndike St - Install wiring to basement and 3rd floor renovation including smokes32 Thorndike St · 0.19 mi NW · ElectricalSep 10$9,500
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Sep 4not listed
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Installation of (18) 440w roof top solar modules and associated electrical work13 Campbell Pk · 0.21 mi W · SolarAug 31$39,600
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New Rear Cottage -Foundation only permit B26-000588163 Morrison Ave · 0.21 mi E · New buildingAug 31$650,000
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1-furnace, 1-coil, 1-air handler35 Irving St · 0.24 mi N · Mechanical (HVAC)Aug 28$53,549
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Replasement of the windows (13) second floor7 Windom St · 0.23 mi SE · Alteration or repairAug 24$9,980
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Asphalt shingles replacement on the entire house11 Windom St · 0.23 mi SE · RoofingAug 20$27,999
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Remove a gas range and reinstall after new cabinets are installed30 Howard St · 0.21 mi NW · PlumbingAug 17not listed
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Install new 100 amp sub panel associated with e26-00100423 Irving St · 0.22 mi N · ElectricalAug 6$1,500
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Wiring two kitchen in two fmily house7 Windom St · 0.23 mi SE · ElectricalAug 3$7,600
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Gas furnace replacement39 Jay St · 0.25 mi NW · PlumbingJul 30not listed
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Insulate 2411 sq.ft exterior walls with cellulose insulation insulate 240 sq.ft attic slope with cellulose…24 Kingston St · 0.22 mi W · Alteration or repairJul 30$14,495
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Wiring to 2 heat pump condenser (1 for each unit)7 Campbell Pk · 0.20 mi W · ElectricalJul 29$2,000
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Complete electrical installation for new adu163 Morrison Ave · 0.21 mi E · ElectricalJul 29$25,000
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1/2 bathroom second floor, full bathroom third floor & adding laundry connection third floor23 Irving St · 0.22 mi N · PlumbingJul 28not listed
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200amp service upgrade and wiring to 1 heat pump condenser wiring to central air23 Kingston St · 0.22 mi W · ElectricalJul 28$7,000
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Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program21 Windom St · 0.22 mi SE · Alteration or repairJul 20$4,582
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Insulation + Air Sealing23 Kingston St · 0.22 mi W · AdditionJul 16$7,200
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Renovation bathroom and kitchen7 Windom St · 0.23 mi SE · PlumbingJul 15not listed
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New Foundation for ADU (Rear Cottage) -Construction permit B26-000516163 Morrison Ave · 0.21 mi E · New buildingJul 15$20,000
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Re wire first floor bath23 Irving St · 0.22 mi N · ElectricalJul 14$4,000
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Install EV charger with intergrated load management26 Chandler St · 0.19 mi N · ElectricalJul 13$3,000
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Wiring for new primary bathroom24 Kingston St · 0.22 mi W · ElectricalJul 8$11,000
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Install ducted heat pump systems53 Chandler St · 0.24 mi N · Mechanical (HVAC)Jul 7$38,500
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Kitchen & bathroom renovation (1 st floor)7 Windom St · 0.23 mi SE · Alteration or repairJul 7$78,400
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Install plumbing for new home53 Chandler St · 0.24 mi N · PlumbingJul 2not listed
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Disconnect plumbing to a kitchen sink and dishwasher and plumb back in when the new cabinets are installed30 Howard St · 0.21 mi NW · PlumbingJul 1not listed
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Install new plumbing for full bathroom24 Kingston St · 0.22 mi W · PlumbingJul 1not listed
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Wire 2exterior heat pumps air interior air handlers32 Hall Ave · 0.21 mi NE · ElectricalJun 30$1,200
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Renovate two bathrooms & laundry area 1st Floor: Gut & renovate the Half Bath23 Irving St · 0.22 mi N · Alteration or repairJun 30$80,450
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Rework circuits for kitchen upgrade30 Howard St · 0.21 mi NW · ElectricalJun 25$3,000
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Porch Outlet36 Hall Ave · 0.21 mi NE · ElectricalJun 23$400
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Installation of (18) 440w roof top solar modules and associated electrical work13 Campbell Pk · 0.21 mi W · ElectricalJun 16$25,083
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Porch floor replacement and wood stairs rebuild36 Hall Ave · 0.21 mi NE · Alteration or repairJun 16$8,550
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Residential weatherization/air sealing14 Irving St · 0.23 mi NW · Alteration or repairJun 11$2,000
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Jun 10not listed
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Build a foundation only in preparation for garage (see permit application B26-000662)88 Orchard St · 0.22 mi S · New buildingJun 10$47,268
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Rebuild garage in altered footprin -FOUNDATION ONLY PERMIT B26-00074388 Orchard St · 0.22 mi S · AdditionJun 10$179,413
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Basement gas furnace35 Hawthorne St · 0.21 mi SE · PlumbingJun 5not listed
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Wiring a new garage will be installed Lights and plugs and sconce lights88 Orchard St · 0.22 mi S · ElectricalJun 5$6,000
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Renovate 2nd floor bedroom and add a bathroom on the second floor24 Kingston St · 0.22 mi W · Alteration or repairJun 3$255,462
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Re-move existing rubber roof and install new rubber roof31 Appleton St · 0.25 mi E · Alteration or repairMay 21$19,975
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Service upgrade to 400 amp5 Campbell Pk · 0.20 mi W · ElectricalMay 20$11,000
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Rough electrical wiring for contracted AC solar PV system13 Campbell Pk · 0.21 mi W · ElectricalMay 13$2,000
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Installing furnace16 Elston St · 0.25 mi SE · PlumbingMay 7not listed
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Remove and install new kitchen cabinet, upgrade wiring and plumbing30 Howard St · 0.21 mi NW · Alteration or repairMay 6$33,416
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Strip re-roof81 College Ave · 0.22 mi NE · RoofingMay 6$24,000
- 49 Davis Sq newest permit Jan 7, 2026
Somerville Inspectional Services Division updated its data Oct 6, 2026. We checked it Oct 7, 06:10 UTC. See the city's official records (SomerStat, City of Somerville, ODbL 1.0).
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