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53 Bow St
Somerville, MA 02143
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 The newest, Feb 2: WITHDRAWN PER APPLICANT SEE ONLINE MESSAGE - JS 7/21/26 Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program.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.
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WITHDRAWN PER APPLICANT SEE ONLINE MESSAGE - JS 7/21/26 Insulation work as part of the MASS Save programAlteration or repairFeb 2$12,000
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InsulationAlteration or repairJul 3, 2024$18,239
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First floor: 1 half bathroom and 3 electric water heaters Second floor: Units 20159 Bow St · 130 ft W · PlumbingAug 6not listed
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Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program17 Bow St Pl · 250 ft N · Alteration or repairJul 8$2,000
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Install fire radio1 Bow Market Way · 240 ft SE · ElectricalMay 12$594
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Remove asbestos containing building materials40 Union Sq · 810 ft SE · Alteration or repairOct 5$58,500
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House rewire after a fire, service is newer 200A existing26 Summer St · 290 ft N · ElectricalSep 29$28,500
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Install 1 replacement window24 Wesley Park · 580 ft NE · Alteration or repairSep 29$2,763
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(Homeowner Permit) Masonry repair The existing chimney above the roofline is deteriorated and requires…24 Summer St · 260 ft N · Alteration or repairSep 29$2,700
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Replace roof deck and railings on the third floor9 Sanborn Ave · 750 ft E · Alteration or repairSep 29$17,825
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LOT B New air conditioning and heating system installation33 Vinal Ave · 910 ft NE · Mechanical (HVAC)Sep 24$25,000
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LOT A: Installation of heating and cooling system for all units33 Vinal Ave · 910 ft NE · OtherSep 24$25,000
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Interior Demolition and Framing: selective interior demolition40 School St · 930 ft NW · Alteration or repairSep 24$203,000
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Basement sill and crawlspace insulation28 Summer St · 320 ft N · Alteration or repairSep 22$1,238
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Remove and replace 13 windows4 Lake St · 680 ft S · Alteration or repairSep 18$22,985
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Interior remodel consisting of finish upgrades only397 Somerville Ave · 540 ft W · Alteration or repairSep 17$2,500
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Install a new gas fire Furnace329 Somerville Ave · 460 ft SE · PlumbingSep 10not listed
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Replace existing tub/shower with prefab acrylic base and acrylic walls30 Summit Ave · 980 ft NE · PlumbingSep 2not listed
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Basement remodel26 Vinal Ave · 690 ft N · ElectricalAug 28$7,500
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NEW RUBBER ROOF - Strip and Install Labor and material: Rubber roofing Scope of work: - We will be a removing…9 Sanborn Ave · 750 ft E · RoofingAug 27$7,200
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Kitchen and bath remodel40 School St · 930 ft NW · PlumbingAug 26not listed
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6 new family33 Vinal Ave · 910 ft NE · ElectricalAug 25$82,000
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(HOMEOWNER PERMIT) Replace 2 windows in back bedroom and Adding kitchen cabinets and new countertop22 Stone Ave · 990 ft SE · Alteration or repairAug 24$6,000
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Install plumbing for 2 units, 2 kitchens17 Carlton St · 590 ft SW · PlumbingAug 20not listed
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Remove (x3) existing gas fired boilers and replace with (x3) new ones290 Washington St · 980 ft S · Alteration or repairAug 17$390,367
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Replace all rails on decks from existing PVC to PT lumber, 42" high6 Giles Park · 450 ft E · Alteration or repairAug 16$14,422
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Demolition/make safe and UFER ground17 Carlton St · 590 ft SW · ElectricalAug 10$1,200
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Associated electrical work and fire alarm with boiler replacement290 Washington St · 980 ft S · ElectricalAug 6$40,000
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Remove and rebuild existing roof deck in the same size and layout14 Carlton St · 500 ft SW · Alteration or repairAug 5$21,900
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Complete renovation reconstruction of existing residential building17 Carlton St · 590 ft SW · Alteration or repairAug 5$700,000
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Remove (x3) existing gas fired boilers and replace with (x3) new Lochinvar Condensing boilers × 2 permits290 Washington St · 980 ft S · PlumbingAug 4not listed
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Mass Save Weatherization/Insulation30 Walnut St · 740 ft NE · Alteration or repairAug 3$15,254
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Bathroom Electrical WORK @ 259 WASHINGTON ST21 Union Sq · 870 ft SE · ElectricalJul 31$1,500
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@ 259 Washington st in existing commercial space21 Union Sq · 870 ft SE · Alteration or repairJul 29$25,000
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Install receptacles, switches and lighting21 Vinal Ave · 630 ft NE · ElectricalJul 28$1,600
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Install HyperHeat system in basement and second floor closet30 Walnut St · 740 ft NE · Mechanical (HVAC)Jul 27$58,000
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Wiring of new High Velocity Heat Pumps30 Walnut St · 740 ft NE · ElectricalJul 27$4,000
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Replace existing receptacles with tamper-resistant devices24 Aldersey St · 690 ft NE · ElectricalJul 24$3,000
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Boiler replacement313 Washington St · 900 ft SW · PlumbingJul 21not listed
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Strip and reroof approximately 1,100 square feet3 Lawson Terr · 800 ft N · RoofingJul 21$16,640
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Wire in new replacement hvac system40 School St · 930 ft NW · ElectricalJul 16$1,200
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(HOMEOWNER PERMIT) Add one interior wall21 Vinal Ave · 630 ft NE · Alteration or repairJul 16$17,650
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Jul 9$15,925
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Replace Garage rubber roof24 Warren Ave · 820 ft E · Alteration or repairJul 8$4,800
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Replacing recessed light in unit 12 and 21 due to water damage from weather heater in unit 3417 Bow St · 580 ft SE · ElectricalJul 7$2,000
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Roof Recover285 Washington St · 790 ft S · RoofingJul 7$39,693
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Installation of new complete 800 amp service on front house with 9 meters total and 1 200 amp service on back…17 Aldersey St · 840 ft NE · ElectricalJun 30$30,000
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Upgrade service due to insurance requirements9 Carlton St · 490 ft SW · ElectricalJun 29$6,500
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Strip and reroof approximately 2,200 square feet23 Putnam St · 820 ft N · RoofingJun 29$24,460
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Installation of central heating and cooling with gas furnace and ac329 Somerville Ave · 460 ft SE · Mechanical (HVAC)Jun 24$15,000
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Whole Home Project: Electrical30 Walnut St · 740 ft NE · Alteration or repairJun 24$168,760
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Move exsisting smokes, pull stations and horns out to accommodate new framing329 Somerville Ave · 460 ft SE · ElectricalJun 23$500
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CORRECT VIOLATION FILE #26-013922 Cut and cap water to sink397 Somerville Ave · 540 ft W · ElectricalJun 21$800
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Cut & Cap kitchen sink in apartment397 Somerville Ave · 540 ft W · PlumbingJun 16not listed
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Disconnect electricity from stove to panel in illegal apartment397 Somerville Ave · 540 ft W · ElectricalJun 11$800
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Wire room for lights power and heat B26-000400329 Somerville Ave · 460 ft SE · ElectricalJun 11$25,000
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Bathroom renovation, existing footprint to stay the same4 Putnam St · 560 ft N · Alteration or repairJun 10$28,900
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Install pendant lights, ceiling fan21 Union Sq · 870 ft SE · ElectricalJun 9$6,500
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Replace boiler313 Washington St · 900 ft SW · PlumbingJun 8not listed
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Remodel a existing Liquor store329 Somerville Ave · 460 ft SE · PlumbingJun 5not listed
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Bathroom remodel4 Putnam St · 560 ft N · PlumbingJun 5not listed
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Minor renovation to the interior only16 Summit Ave · 950 ft NE · Alteration or repairJun 5$92,000
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Interior demolition26 Summer St · 290 ft N · Alteration or repairJun 2$50,000
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Rebuilding a brick wall that is in bad condition at left side rear of building Install all the necessary…1 Bow St · 680 ft SE · Alteration or repairJun 2$173,550
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Renovation of 2 bathrooms, 1 laundry, 1 kitchen, 1 half bathroom30 Walnut St · 740 ft NE · PlumbingMay 29not listed
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May 14 to 22not listed
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Customer called saying they needed an electrician to fix damaged wire on side of house435 Somerville Ave · 900 ft W · ElectricalMay 21$200
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Rewire 4 units and upgrade service to 400 amps B25-0006389 Hillside Park · 630 ft NE · ElectricalMay 19$65,000
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Refurbish existing front porch with traditional materials to comply with historic requirements24 Summer St · 260 ft N · Alteration or repairMay 19$7,500
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Interior and exterior gut renovation based on attached plans9 Hillside Park · 630 ft NE · Alteration or repairMay 19$415,000
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Rewire wall oven with appropriately sized wire12 Putnam St · 720 ft N · ElectricalMay 14$2,000
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Replace wire for wall oven with appropriate size12 Putnam St · 720 ft N · ElectricalMay 14$2,000
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Remodel Kitchen, Bathrooms, rewire dwelling new branch circuits installation of new 200amp OH Service30 Walnut St · 740 ft NE · ElectricalMay 13$50,000
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Service Package - EPDM Repairs Parapet wall roof improvement - Install new 1/4" Tapered insulation (diverting…19 Bow St · 480 ft E · Alteration or repairMay 13$8,152
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3000 Amp 480 Volt electric service321 Washington St · 910 ft SW · ElectricalMay 12$350,000
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Buildout restaurant @ 302 Somerville Ave300 Somerville Ave · 730 ft SE · New buildingMay 6$200,000
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Installation of (2) Annunciator Panels33 Bow St · 340 ft E · ElectricalMay 4$3,000
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Furnish and Install 1 new toilet and 1 new lavatory sink Juliet Social Club @ 257 Washington St21 Union Sq · 870 ft SE · PlumbingMay 1not listed
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Wire 2 Heat pump heads and 1 30 amp condensor on 3rd fl8 Pleasant Ave · 0.24 mi NE · ElectricalOct 5$2,500
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Installation of 2 outdoor condensers and 6 wall mount mini spits inside The system being installed is ductless9 Preston Rd · 0.20 mi NW · AdditionOct 2$39,655
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Installation of Sub Panel, 50 Range Circuit 240V42 Vinal Ave · 0.21 mi N · ElectricalOct 1$2,000
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Power for 2 condensers9 Preston Rd · 0.20 mi NW · ElectricalSep 30$600
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Remodel kitchen on 1st and 2nd floor32 Stone Ave · 0.19 mi E · Alteration or repairSep 22$87,000
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Renovation, 1st fl kitchen and 1 full bath32 Stone Ave · 0.19 mi E · PlumbingSep 21not listed
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Renovation, 1st and 2nd fl kitchen stove32 Stone Ave · 0.19 mi E · PlumbingSep 21not listed
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Gas line to deck grill20 Landers St · 0.20 mi NW · PlumbingSep 11not listed
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Replace drainage piping for kitchen and bathroom26 Knapp St · 0.22 mi W · PlumbingSep 1not listed
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Install Energy Storage System rated at 27kWh outside44 Columbus Ave · 0.23 mi E · SolarAug 27$21,675
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Strip and re-roof main house56 School St · 0.20 mi NW · RoofingAug 25$28,645
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Install 5.74 kW panels42 Vinal Ave · 0.21 mi N · Alteration or repairAug 19$28,700
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Install Energy Storage System rated at 27kWh on exterior44 Columbus Ave · 0.23 mi E · ElectricalAug 17$15,249
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Install 5.74 kW panels42 Vinal Ave · 0.21 mi N · ElectricalAug 12$29,000
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Replacing siding22 Bowdoin St · 0.24 mi SW · ElectricalAug 4$1,500
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Residential weatherization/air sealing56 School St · 0.20 mi NW · Alteration or repairAug 4$11,333
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Replaced Vinyl Siding Replaced 28 windows replaced porch decking22 Bowdoin St · 0.24 mi SW · Alteration or repairAug 3$110,000
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Installing Bryant 24K BTU Outdoor Unit19b Stone Ave · 0.21 mi SE · ElectricalJul 29$1,500
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Installing Bryant 36K BTU Outdoor Unit21 Stone Ave · 0.21 mi SE · ElectricalJul 29$1,500
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Install new roofing15 Homer Sq · 0.25 mi SE · RoofingJul 25$14,600
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Removal of rear chimney, Front chimney Grind and point chimney from the flashing up56 School St · 0.20 mi NW · Alteration or repairJul 23$12,050
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Residential weatherization and air sealing with the Mass Save Program41 Dane Ave · 0.23 mi SW · Alteration or repairJul 22$29,532
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3 kitchens 3 bathrooms 3 laundry8 Pleasant Ave · 0.24 mi NE · PlumbingJul 21not listed
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Gas stove8 Pleasant Ave · 0.24 mi NE · PlumbingJul 21not listed
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1 Bathroom electrical, Living Lights, dining lights29 Summit Ave · 0.21 mi NE · ElectricalJul 7$1,500
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1 half bath on first floor29 Summit Ave · 0.21 mi NE · PlumbingJul 2not listed
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Air handler in the basement and one in the attic75 School St · 0.22 mi N · Mechanical (HVAC)Jun 23$34,890
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Remove and reinstall existing smoke detectors (2) due to repairs in the front foyer E26-00021149 Putnam St · 0.23 mi N · ElectricalJun 23$900
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Remodel first floor to acommodate a half bath29 Summit Ave · 0.21 mi NE · Alteration or repairJun 16$18,600
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Support service for Siding company5 Homer Sq · 0.23 mi E · ElectricalJun 9$500
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1/2 bathroom on 2nd floor34 Putnam St · 0.19 mi N · PlumbingJun 5not listed
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Install 4 outdoor receptacles and 1 light fixture on rear porch outdoor counter area20 Landers St · 0.20 mi NW · ElectricalJun 3$3,100
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Install (1) ductless mini split system with (1) 42k condenser and 4 indoor heads15 Leland St · 0.23 mi SW · Alteration or repairJun 1$23,589
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Insulate Walls, Attic, and Kneewall22 Knapp St · 0.21 mi W · OtherJun 1$9,334
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17 replacement windows being installed22 Knapp St · 0.21 mi W · Alteration or repairMay 21$20,600
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Demolition, service upgrade and full house renovation9 Bowdoin St · 0.22 mi SW · ElectricalMay 15$39,000
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Full Scope of Work â Description Interior renovation and structural improvements to an existing two-family…9 Bowdoin St · 0.22 mi SW · Alteration or repairMay 14$320,150
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Emergency roof and siding replacement5 Homer Sq · 0.23 mi E · Alteration or repairMay 13$30,000
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4 full bathroom renovation and 2 kitchen and one loundry electric9 Bowdoin St · 0.22 mi SW · PlumbingMay 8not listed
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2 stove and 2 navien water heater9 Bowdoin St · 0.22 mi SW · PlumbingMay 8not listed
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5 Windows replacement, 2 interior door replacement, plaster ceilings34 Putnam St · 0.19 mi N · Alteration or repairMay 1$8,000
- 59 Bow St newest permit Aug 6, 2026
- 46 Bow St newest permit Oct 29, 2024
- 64 Bow St newest permit Oct 7, 2024
- 40 Bow St newest permit Nov 19, 2024
- 34 Bow St newest permit Jan 13, 2026
- 33 Bow St newest permit May 4, 2026
- 22 Bow St newest permit Apr 29, 2026
- 19 Bow St newest permit May 13, 2026
- 17 Bow St newest permit Jul 7, 2026
- 16 Bow St newest permit Feb 25, 2026
Somerville Inspectional Services Division updated its data Oct 6, 2026. We checked it Oct 7, 00:24 UTC. See the city's official records (SomerStat, City of Somerville, ODbL 1.0).
Contains information from Applications for Permits and Licenses (SomerStat, City of Somerville), which is made available here under the Open Database License (ODbL).
At this address: every permit the city holds. Nearby: permits from the last two years, from our copy of the city's data.
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