# Building permits at 53 Bow St, Somerville, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $700,000 alteration or repair at 17 Carlton St, permitted Aug 5.

Two permits on record here. The newest, Feb 2: WITHDRAWN PER APPLICANT SEE ONLINE MESSAGE - JS 7/21/26 Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 120 more permits (117 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 730 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2, 2026 | Alteration or repair | WITHDRAWN PER APPLICANT SEE ONLINE MESSAGE - JS 7/21/26 Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. Doing both units | $12,000 | [B26-000122](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000122/) |
| Jul 3, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Insulation | $18,239 | [B24-000912](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B24-000912/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 3 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2026 | [59 Bow St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/59-bow-st/) | 130 ft W | Plumbing | First floor: 1 half bathroom and 3 electric water heaters Second floor: Units 201, 202, 203 and 204 each with 1 Kitchen with ice maker, 1 laundry and 1 full bathroom. Third floor: Units 301, 302, 303 and 304 each with 1 Kitchen with ice maker, 1 laundry and 1 full bathroom. Fourth floor: 401, 402, 4 | Not listed | [P26-000457](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000457/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [17 Bow St Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/17-bow-st-pl/) | 250 ft N | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. Only working on unit 1. | $2,000 | [B26-000955](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000955/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [1 Bow Market Way](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/1-bow-market-way/) | 240 ft SE | Electrical | install fire radio | $594 | [E26-000516](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000516/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 76 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [40 Union Sq](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/40-union-sq/) | 810 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Remove asbestos containing building materials | $58,500 | [B26-001536](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001536/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [26 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/26-summer-st/) | 290 ft N | Electrical | house rewire after a fire, service is newer 200A existing. | $28,500 | [E26-001242](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001242/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [24 Wesley Park](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/24-wesley-park/) | 580 ft NE | Alteration or repair | install 1 replacement window. no structural changes. | $2,763 | [B26-001518](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001518/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [24 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/24-summer-st/) | 260 ft N | Alteration or repair | (Homeowner Permit) Masonry repair The existing chimney above the roofline is deteriorated and requires reconstruction. This application proposes rebuilding the chimney from the roofline up, matching the existing height, dimensions, and overall appearance. The replacement will use brick and mortar se | $2,700 | [B26-001507](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001507/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [9 Sanborn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/9-sanborn-ave/) | 750 ft E | Alteration or repair | Replace roof deck and railings on the third floor | $17,825 | [B26-001461](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001461/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [33 Vinal Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/33-vinal-ave/) | 910 ft NE | Mechanical (HVAC) | LOT B New air conditioning and heating system installation | $25,000 | [SM26-000189](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000189/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [33 Vinal Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/33-vinal-ave/) | 910 ft NE | Other | LOT A: Installation of heating and cooling system for all units. | $25,000 | [SM26-000099](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000099/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [40 School St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/40-school-st/) | 930 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Interior Demolition and Framing: selective interior demolition, reconfigure portions of the primary bedroom, guest bedroom, hallway, kitchen, bathroom, laundry area, and living areas, remove and construct non-load-bearing partitions and relocate interior door openings, perform structural modificatio | $203,000 | [B26-001183](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001183/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [28 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/28-summer-st/) | 320 ft N | Alteration or repair | Basement sill and crawlspace insulation | $1,238 | [B26-001186](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001186/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [4 Lake St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/4-lake-st/) | 680 ft S | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 13 windows. Like sizes and no structural changes. | $22,985 | [B26-001389](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001389/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [397 Somerville Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/397-somerville-ave/) | 540 ft W | Alteration or repair | Interior remodel consisting of finish upgrades only, with no changes to the existing interior wall layout or configuration. The project also includes a change of use from a Place of Worship to a Retail use. No structural modifications or changes to the existing building footprint are proposed. | $2,500 | [B26-001130](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001130/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [329 Somerville Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/329-somerville-ave/) | 460 ft SE | Plumbing | Install a new gas fire Furnace | Not listed | [G26-000416](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000416/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [30 Summit Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/30-summit-ave/) | 980 ft NE | Plumbing | Replace existing tub/shower with prefab acrylic base and acrylic walls. Replace valve and fixtures. No Structural Changes | Not listed | [P26-000510](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000510/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [26 Vinal Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/26-vinal-ave/) | 690 ft N | Electrical | Basement remodel | $7,500 | [E26-001266](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001266/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [9 Sanborn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/9-sanborn-ave/) | 750 ft E | Roofing | NEW RUBBER ROOF - Strip and Install Labor and material: Rubber roofing Scope of work: - We will be a removing the existing rubber and insulation. - We will be adding new insulation and fasten with screws and plates. - We will be gluing down new rubber (RPI.60mm thickens to the new insulation). - All | $7,200 | [B26-001318](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001318/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [40 School St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/40-school-st/) | 930 ft NW | Plumbing | kitchen and bath remodel | Not listed | [P26-000491](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000491/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [33 Vinal Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/33-vinal-ave/) | 910 ft NE | Electrical | 6 new family | $82,000 | [E26-000698](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000698/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [22 Stone Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/22-stone-ave/) | 990 ft SE | Alteration or repair | (HOMEOWNER PERMIT) Replace 2 windows in back bedroom and Adding kitchen cabinets and new countertop | $6,000 | [B26-001289](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001289/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [17 Carlton St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/17-carlton-st/) | 590 ft SW | Plumbing | Install plumbing for 2 units, 2 kitchens, 2 laundries, 5 full bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms, sewer ejector in basement, 2 electric water heaters. | Not listed | [P26-000483](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000483/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [290 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/290-washington-st/) | 980 ft S | Alteration or repair | Remove (x3) existing gas fired boilers and replace with (x3) new ones. | $390,367 | [B26-001250](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001250/) |
| Aug 16, 2026 | [6 Giles Park](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/6-giles-park/) | 450 ft E | Alteration or repair | Replace all rails on decks from existing PVC to PT lumber, 42" high. | $14,422 | [B26-001209](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001209/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [17 Carlton St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/17-carlton-st/) | 590 ft SW | Electrical | Demolition/make safe and UFER ground | $1,200 | [E26-001114](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001114/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [290 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/290-washington-st/) | 980 ft S | Electrical | Associated electrical work and fire alarm with boiler replacement | $40,000 | [E26-001148](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001148/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [14 Carlton St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/14-carlton-st/) | 500 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Remove and rebuild existing roof deck in the same size and layout. Install new pressure-treated framing, double 2x10 beam, 2x8 PT joists with galvanized hangers, Trex Select composite decking, and Trex Select black aluminum railings. Existing support posts to remain and be inspected for code complia | $21,900 | [B26-000959](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000959/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [17 Carlton St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/17-carlton-st/) | 590 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Complete renovation reconstruction of existing residential building. Scope includes interior demolition, foundation and structural work, framing medications, roofing, exterior siding, new windows, new exterior and interior doors, new kitchens, new bathrooms, tile installation, plumbing, electrical.  | $700,000 | [B26-000935](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000935/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [290 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/290-washington-st/) | 980 ft S | Plumbing | Remove (x3) existing gas fired boilers and replace with (x3) new Lochinvar Condensing boilers, each with 1.44 million BTU Output ones. | Not listed | [P26-000453](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000453/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [290 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/290-washington-st/) | 980 ft S | Plumbing | Remove (x3) existing gas fired boilers and replace with (x3) new Lochinvar Condensing boilers, each with 1.44 million BTU Output ones. | Not listed | [G26-000362](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000362/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [30 Walnut St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/30-walnut-st/) | 740 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Mass Save Weatherization/Insulation. Work Scope Attached | $15,254 | [B26-000809](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000809/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [21 Union Sq](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/21-union-sq/) | 870 ft SE | Electrical | Bathroom Electrical WORK @ 259 WASHINGTON ST | $1,500 | [E26-001089](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001089/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [21 Union Sq](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/21-union-sq/) | 870 ft SE | Alteration or repair | @ 259 Washington st in existing commercial space, add new accessible toilet room within existing storage closet. Provide built in seating and furnishings for patron seating. Provide new bar and equipment throughout kitchen, all existing walls, storefront, and. Exterior doors to remain unless otherwi | $25,000 | [B26-000953](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000953/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [21 Vinal Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/21-vinal-ave/) | 630 ft NE | Electrical | install receptacles, switches and lighting | $1,600 | [E26-001093](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001093/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [30 Walnut St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/30-walnut-st/) | 740 ft NE | Mechanical (HVAC) | Install HyperHeat system in basement and second floor closet. This will be a complete ductwork system sealed and wrapped. | $58,000 | [SM26-000124](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000124/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [30 Walnut St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/30-walnut-st/) | 740 ft NE | Electrical | Wiring of new High Velocity Heat Pumps | $4,000 | [E26-001083](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001083/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [24 Aldersey St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/24-aldersey-st/) | 690 ft NE | Electrical | Replace existing receptacles with tamper-resistant devices. Coordinate with Eversource and request the installation of two meters. Relocate the feeders serving the two basement apartments from the public panel and reconnect them to their designated existing service disconnects. | $3,000 | [E26-001078](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001078/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [313 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/313-washington-st/) | 900 ft SW | Plumbing | Boiler replacement | Not listed | [P26-000415](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000415/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [3 Lawson Terr](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/3-lawson-terr/) | 800 ft N | Roofing | strip and reroof approximately 1,100 square feet | $16,640 | [B26-001053](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001053/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [40 School St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/40-school-st/) | 930 ft NW | Electrical | Wire in new replacement hvac system | $1,200 | [E26-000580](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000580/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [21 Vinal Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/21-vinal-ave/) | 630 ft NE | Alteration or repair | (HOMEOWNER PERMIT) Add one interior wall, add cased opening to existing wall, replace existing door, install new closet door, install trifold glass door, refinish floors, repaint | $17,650 | [B26-000950](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000950/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [8 School St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/8-school-st/) | 910 ft W | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. ( 874506) ( Unit 3) | $4,000 | [B26-000965](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000965/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [8 School St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/8-school-st/) | 910 ft W | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. ( 872729,872728 ) ( Unit 1, Unit 2 ) ) | $11,925 | [B26-000936](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000936/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [24 Warren Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/24-warren-ave/) | 820 ft E | Alteration or repair | Replace Garage rubber roof | $4,800 | [B26-000934](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000934/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [17 Bow St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/17-bow-st/) | 580 ft SE | Electrical | Replacing recessed light in unit 12 and 21 due to water damage from weather heater in unit 34, checking for water damage and replacing any devices due to water damage. | $2,000 | [E25-000791](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E25-000791/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [285 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/285-washington-st/) | 790 ft S | Roofing | Roof Recover | $39,693 | [B26-000880](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000880/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [17 Aldersey St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/17-aldersey-st/) | 840 ft NE | Electrical | installation of new complete 800 amp service on front house with 9 meters total and 1 200 amp service on back house with installation of transformer from Eversource. | $30,000 | [E26-000419](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000419/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [9 Carlton St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/9-carlton-st/) | 490 ft SW | Electrical | upgrade service due to insurance requirements, moving service to other side of property so there is clearances | $6,500 | [E26-000883](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000883/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [23 Putnam St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/23-putnam-st/) | 820 ft N | Roofing | strip and reroof approximately 2,200 square feet | $24,460 | [B26-000839](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000839/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [329 Somerville Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/329-somerville-ave/) | 460 ft SE | Mechanical (HVAC) | Installation of central heating and cooling with gas furnace and ac | $15,000 | [SM26-000082](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000082/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [30 Walnut St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/30-walnut-st/) | 740 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Whole Home Project: Electrical, Plumbing, Drywall Patching & Plaster Work, Second Floor Rear Bath Work, Turning Bedroom into Bath and Laundry, Finish Materials for Newly Established Second Floor Bathroom and Laundry, First Floor Bathroom Re-Configure, Kitchen Space Renovation, Cabinet Construction f | $168,760 | [B26-000803](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000803/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [329 Somerville Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/329-somerville-ave/) | 460 ft SE | Electrical | Move exsisting smokes, pull stations and horns out to accommodate new framing | $500 | [E26-000875](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000875/) |
| Jun 21, 2026 | [397 Somerville Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/397-somerville-ave/) | 540 ft W | Electrical | CORRECT VIOLATION FILE #26-013922 Cut and cap water to sink. Disconnect and remove existing electrical service/feed to stove at electrical panel to remove illegal apartment | $800 | [B26-000802](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000802/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [397 Somerville Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/397-somerville-ave/) | 540 ft W | Plumbing | Cut & Cap kitchen sink in apartment | Not listed | [P26-000349](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000349/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [397 Somerville Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/397-somerville-ave/) | 540 ft W | Electrical | Disconnect electricity from stove to panel in illegal apartment | $800 | [E26-000843](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000843/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [329 Somerville Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/329-somerville-ave/) | 460 ft SE | Electrical | Wire room for lights power and heat B26-000400 | $25,000 | [E26-000764](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000764/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [4 Putnam St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/4-putnam-st/) | 560 ft N | Alteration or repair | Bathroom renovation, existing footprint to stay the same | $28,900 | [B26-000767](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000767/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [21 Union Sq](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/21-union-sq/) | 870 ft SE | Electrical | Install pendant lights, ceiling fan, receptacle outlets and water heater. | $6,500 | [E26-000773](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000773/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [313 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/313-washington-st/) | 900 ft SW | Plumbing | Replace boiler | Not listed | [G26-000265](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000265/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [329 Somerville Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/329-somerville-ave/) | 460 ft SE | Plumbing | Remodel a existing Liquor store | Not listed | [P26-000322](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000322/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [4 Putnam St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/4-putnam-st/) | 560 ft N | Plumbing | Bathroom remodel | Not listed | [P26-000321](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000321/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [16 Summit Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/16-summit-ave/) | 950 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Minor renovation to the interior only. Remove existing kitchen cabinetry and replace with new in its entirety. Add two new bathrooms one on second floor and one in the basement. Renovate existing bathroom on 1st floor. Install new wet bar in basement level. Remove existing room ACT ceiling and strap | $92,000 | [B26-000403](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000403/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [26 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/26-summer-st/) | 290 ft N | Alteration or repair | Interior demolition. All cabinets, fixtures, finishes, sheetrock. | $50,000 | [B26-000757](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000757/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [1 Bow St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/1-bow-st/) | 680 ft SE | Alteration or repair | rebuilding a brick wall that is in bad condition at left side rear of building Install all the necessary footing and concrete as per engineer drawings. Install all temporally shoring as per engineer drawings. | $173,550 | [B26-000692](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000692/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [30 Walnut St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/30-walnut-st/) | 740 ft NE | Plumbing | Renovation of 2 bathrooms, 1 laundry, 1 kitchen, 1 half bathroom | Not listed | [P26-000317](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000317/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [12 Landers St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/12-landers-st/) | 990 ft NW | Plumbing | Basement gas furnace | Not listed | [G26-000243](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000243/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [12 Landers St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/12-landers-st/) | 990 ft NW | Plumbing | Basement gas furnace | Not listed | [G26-000242](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000242/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [435 Somerville Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/435-somerville-ave/) | 900 ft W | Electrical | Customer called saying they needed an electrician to fix damaged wire on side of house. Work @ 2a school st | $200 | [E26-000701](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000701/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [9 Hillside Park](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/9-hillside-park/) | 630 ft NE | Electrical | Rewire 4 units and upgrade service to 400 amps B25-000638 | $65,000 | [E26-000625](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000625/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [24 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/24-summer-st/) | 260 ft N | Alteration or repair | Refurbish existing front porch with traditional materials to comply with historic requirements, without porch size alteration | $7,500 | [B26-000472](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000472/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [9 Hillside Park](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/9-hillside-park/) | 630 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Interior and exterior gut renovation based on attached plans | $415,000 | [B25-000638](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B25-000638/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [12 Putnam St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/12-putnam-st/) | 720 ft N | Electrical | rewire wall oven with appropriately sized wire | $2,000 | [E26-000680](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000680/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [12 Putnam St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/12-putnam-st/) | 720 ft N | Electrical | Replace wire for wall oven with appropriate size | $2,000 | [E26-000679](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000679/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [30 Walnut St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/30-walnut-st/) | 740 ft NE | Electrical | Remodel Kitchen, Bathrooms, rewire dwelling new branch circuits installation of new 200amp OH Service for single family dwelling | $50,000 | [E26-000682](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000682/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [19 Bow St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/19-bow-st/) | 480 ft E | Alteration or repair | Service Package - EPDM Repairs Parapet wall roof improvement - Install new 1/4" Tapered insulation (diverting rain water to the roof) over parapet walls over roof left and right sides - Approx. 300sqft or 3sq + Custom made drip edge (Gravel stop style - 8" wide); Apply 6" cover tape over roof front  | $8,152 | [B26-000605](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000605/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [321 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/321-washington-st/) | 910 ft SW | Electrical | 3000 Amp 480 Volt electric service, | $350,000 | [E26-000617](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000617/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [300 Somerville Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/300-somerville-ave/) | 730 ft SE | New building | buildout restaurant @ 302 Somerville Ave | $200,000 | [B25-000859](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B25-000859/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [33 Bow St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/33-bow-st/) | 340 ft E | Electrical | Installation of (2) Annunciator Panels | $3,000 | [E26-000588](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000588/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [21 Union Sq](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/21-union-sq/) | 870 ft SE | Plumbing | Furnish and Install 1 new toilet and 1 new lavatory sink Juliet Social Club @ 257 Washington St | Not listed | [P26-000260](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000260/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 41 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [8 Pleasant Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/8-pleasant-ave/) | 0.24 mi NE | Electrical | Wire 2 Heat pump heads and 1 30 amp condensor on 3rd fl | $2,500 | [E26-001346](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001346/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [9 Preston Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/9-preston-rd/) | 0.20 mi NW | Addition | Installation of 2 outdoor condensers and 6 wall mount mini spits inside The system being installed is ductless | $39,655 | [B26-001412](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001412/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [42 Vinal Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/42-vinal-ave/) | 0.21 mi N | Electrical | Installation of Sub Panel, 50 Range Circuit 240V | $2,000 | [E26-001433](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001433/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [9 Preston Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/9-preston-rd/) | 0.20 mi NW | Electrical | power for 2 condensers | $600 | [E26-001285](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001285/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [32 Stone Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/32-stone-ave/) | 0.19 mi E | Alteration or repair | remodel kitchen on 1st and 2nd floor, build new bath on third floor,construct/modify wall,closet,closet,install new vinyl floor and base board, repair two windows, no structural work. | $87,000 | [B26-001415](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001415/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [32 Stone Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/32-stone-ave/) | 0.19 mi E | Plumbing | Renovation, 1st fl kitchen and 1 full bath. 2Nd fl kitchen. 3Rd washer and 1 full bath. | Not listed | [P26-000548](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000548/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [32 Stone Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/32-stone-ave/) | 0.19 mi E | Plumbing | Renovation, 1st and 2nd fl kitchen stove. | Not listed | [G26-000426](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000426/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [20 Landers St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/20-landers-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Plumbing | Gas line to deck grill | Not listed | [G26-000274](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000274/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [26 Knapp St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/26-knapp-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Plumbing | Replace drainage piping for kitchen and bathroom | Not listed | [P26-000512](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000512/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [44 Columbus Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/44-columbus-ave/) | 0.23 mi E | Solar | Install Energy Storage System rated at 27kWh outside, interconnected to existing solar panel system | $21,675 | [B26-001233](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001233/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [56 School St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/56-school-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Roofing | Strip and re-roof main house | $28,645 | [B26-001294](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001294/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [42 Vinal Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/42-vinal-ave/) | 0.21 mi N | Alteration or repair | Install 5.74 kW panels. Will not exceed roof panel but will add 6" to height. 14 panels total. No ESS / No Structural. | $28,700 | [B26-001025](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001025/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [44 Columbus Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/44-columbus-ave/) | 0.23 mi E | Electrical | Install Energy Storage System rated at 27kWh on exterior, interconnected to existing solar panel system | $15,249 | [E26-001118](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001118/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [42 Vinal Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/42-vinal-ave/) | 0.21 mi N | Electrical | Install 5.74 kW panels. Will not exceed roof panel but will add 6" to height. 14 panels total. No ESS / No Structural. | $29,000 | [E26-000950](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000950/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [22 Bowdoin St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/22-bowdoin-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Electrical | Replacing siding | $1,500 | [E26-001117](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001117/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [56 School St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/56-school-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. ( 877260, 877263) ( Unit and Unit 2) | $11,333 | [B26-001078](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001078/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [22 Bowdoin St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/22-bowdoin-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Replaced Vinyl Siding Replaced 28 windows replaced porch decking | $110,000 | [B26-000785](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000785/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [19b Stone Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/19b-stone-ave/) | 0.21 mi SE | Electrical | Installing Bryant 24K BTU Outdoor Unit, (3) Bryant 6K BTU Indoor Wall Unit, and Bryant 9K BTU Indoor Wall Unit. | $1,500 | [E26-000946](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000946/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [21 Stone Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/21-stone-ave/) | 0.21 mi SE | Electrical | Installing Bryant 36K BTU Outdoor Unit, (2) Bryant 6K BTU Indoor Wall Units, Bryant 9K BTU Indoor Wall Units, and Bryant 12K BTU Indoor Wall Units. | $1,500 | [E26-000945](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000945/) |
| Jul 25, 2026 | [15 Homer Sq](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/15-homer-sq/) | 0.25 mi SE | Roofing | Install new roofing | $14,600 | [B26-001094](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001094/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [56 School St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/56-school-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Removal of rear chimney, Front chimney Grind and point chimney from the flashing up, Supply and install 5” aluminum liner. Leak repairs, slate roofs. | $12,050 | [B26-001064](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001064/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [41 Dane Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/41-dane-ave/) | 0.23 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization and air sealing with the Mass Save Program. No structural changes. | $29,532 | [B26-001060](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001060/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [8 Pleasant Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/8-pleasant-ave/) | 0.24 mi NE | Plumbing | 3 kitchens 3 bathrooms 3 laundry | Not listed | [P25-000449](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P25-000449/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [8 Pleasant Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/8-pleasant-ave/) | 0.24 mi NE | Plumbing | gas stove | Not listed | [G25-000307](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G25-000307/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [29 Summit Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/29-summit-ave/) | 0.21 mi NE | Electrical | 1 Bathroom electrical, Living Lights, dining lights | $1,500 | [E26-000900](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000900/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [29 Summit Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/29-summit-ave/) | 0.21 mi NE | Plumbing | 1 half bath on first floor | Not listed | [P26-000382](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000382/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [75 School St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/75-school-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Mechanical (HVAC) | Air handler in the basement and one in the attic, sheet metal is needed for the supply and returns, 2 new condensers outside | $34,890 | [SM26-000100](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000100/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [49 Putnam St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/49-putnam-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Electrical | remove and reinstall existing smoke detectors (2) due to repairs in the front foyer E26-000211 | $900 | [E26-000877](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000877/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [29 Summit Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/29-summit-ave/) | 0.21 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Remodel first floor to acommodate a half bath. Exhaust fan to exterior, plumb and electrical. | $18,600 | [B26-000779](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000779/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [5 Homer Sq](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/5-homer-sq/) | 0.23 mi E | Electrical | Support service for Siding company | $500 | [E26-000661](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000661/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [34 Putnam St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/34-putnam-st/) | 0.19 mi N | Plumbing | 1/2 bathroom on 2nd floor | Not listed | [P26-000327](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000327/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [20 Landers St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/20-landers-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Electrical | Install 4 outdoor receptacles and 1 light fixture on rear porch outdoor counter area | $3,100 | [E26-000788](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000788/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [15 Leland St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/15-leland-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Install (1) ductless mini split system with (1) 42k condenser and 4 indoor heads | $23,589 | [B26-000684](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000684/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [22 Knapp St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/22-knapp-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Other | Insulate Walls, Attic, and Kneewall | $9,334 | [B26-000675](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000675/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [22 Knapp St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/22-knapp-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Alteration or repair | 17 replacement windows being installed | $20,600 | [B26-000688](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000688/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [9 Bowdoin St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/9-bowdoin-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Electrical | Demolition, service upgrade and full house renovation. B26-000391/B26-000398 | $39,000 | [E26-000575](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000575/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [9 Bowdoin St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/9-bowdoin-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Full Scope of Work — Description Interior renovation and structural improvements to an existing two-family residential building. Work includes basement excavation and underpinning to increase ceiling height, installation of new drainage systems, relocation of utilities, and construction of new str | $320,150 | [B26-000398](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000398/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [5 Homer Sq](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/5-homer-sq/) | 0.23 mi E | Alteration or repair | Emergency roof and siding replacement | $30,000 | [B26-000589](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000589/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [9 Bowdoin St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/9-bowdoin-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Plumbing | 4 full bathroom renovation and 2 kitchen and one loundry electric | Not listed | [P26-000285](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000285/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [9 Bowdoin St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/9-bowdoin-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Plumbing | 2 stove and 2 navien water heater | Not listed | [G26-000233](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000233/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [34 Putnam St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/34-putnam-st/) | 0.19 mi N | Alteration or repair | 5 Windows replacement, 2 interior door replacement, plaster ceilings | $8,000 | [B26-000593](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000593/) |

## More on this street

Other addresses on Bow St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [59 Bow St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/59-bow-st/): newest permit Aug 6, 2026
- [46 Bow St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/46-bow-st/): newest permit Oct 29, 2024
- [64 Bow St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/64-bow-st/): newest permit Oct 7, 2024
- [40 Bow St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/40-bow-st/): newest permit Nov 19, 2024
- [34 Bow St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/34-bow-st/): newest permit Jan 13, 2026
- [33 Bow St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/33-bow-st/): newest permit May 4, 2026
- [22 Bow St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/22-bow-st/): newest permit Apr 29, 2026
- [19 Bow St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/19-bow-st/): newest permit May 13, 2026
- [17 Bow St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/17-bow-st/): newest permit Jul 7, 2026
- [16 Bow St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/16-bow-st/): newest permit Feb 25, 2026

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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 2026-10-07 05:46 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, both permits at this address and 120 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/53-bow-st/