# Building permits at 53 Bromfield Rd, Somerville, MA

12 permits on record here. The newest, Aug 18: Run new dedicated circuit and install new EV charger. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 44 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 0.20 mi away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2026 | Electrical | Run new dedicated circuit and install new EV charger | $1,500 | [E26-001206](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001206/) |
| Feb 3, 2026 | Alteration or repair | (HOMEOWNER PERMIT) Repairing 2nd floor front porch railing by replacing wood railings & posts with composite material | $3,000 | [B25-001048](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B25-001048/) |
| Jul 16, 2024 | Electrical | Update electric service from 100 to 200 amp | $7,500 | [E24-001068](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E24-001068/) |
| Sep 25, 2023 | Alteration or repair | Remove 14 vinyl windows and reinstall 14 energy star rated vinyl windows | $9,020 | [B23-001671](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B23-001671/) |
| Jan 19, 2018 | Electrical | install one gfci and two lights at back porch | $800 | [E18-000094](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E18-000094/) |
| Dec 13, 2017 | Alteration or repair | demo and build front and back porhes 2 levels wood frame and finish as built | $29,850 | [B17-002362](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B17-002362/) |
| Feb 27, 2017 | Mechanical (HVAC) | install high velocity system, 2 exhaust bathroom vents, 1 kitchen hood vent | $7,500 | [SM17-000024](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM17-000024/) |
| Feb 22, 2017 | Plumbing | gas for boiler and stove | Not listed | [G17-000034](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G17-000034/) |
| Feb 14, 2017 | Alteration or repair | Blown Insulation | $5,615 | [B17-000197](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B17-000197/) |
| Jan 19, 2017 | Alteration or repair | remodel kitchen,bathroom,on the second floor level,do all electrical work and plumbing a needed for the unit,no walls will be remove but we will repair all walls as needed after the electrician do the electrical work also install one large window in the kitchen, we will also install some interior do | $56,627 | [B16-001582](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B16-001582/) |
| Nov 4, 2016 | Electrical | to demo old wiring,and rewire, living room, dinning room,kitchen, bath room, on the second level. 3 bedrooms, one bath room on the third level. also moving main panel from baasement to second floor | $8,200 | [E16-001704](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E16-001704/) |
| Oct 13, 2016 | Plumbing | Plumb 1 new bathroom, 1 existing bathroom, 1 kitchen | Not listed | [P16-000815](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P16-000815/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 1 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | [92 Pearson Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/92-pearson-rd/) | 150 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization and air sealing with the Mass Save Program. No structural changes. | $17,929 | [B26-001252](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001252/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 25 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | [11 Bromfield Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/11-bromfield-rd/) | 440 ft S | Alteration or repair | install 5 windows and 2 entry doors for replacement. no structural changes. | $21,649 | [B26-001544](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001544/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [22 Warner St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/22-warner-st/) | 460 ft S | Plumbing | Install 40 gal gas water heater | Not listed | [P26-000533](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000533/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [22 Warner St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/22-warner-st/) | 460 ft S | Plumbing | 40 gal gas water heater replacement | Not listed | [G26-000417](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000417/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [20 Lower Campus Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/20-lower-campus-rd/) | 940 ft W | Fence, wall or deck | ELLIS OVAL TUFTS UNIVERSITY: Provide rental of one pre-fabricated ADA Ramp and landing to accommodate handicap seating at bleacher section. Seating area is 5 ft deep x 15 ft wide. Ramp is 4 ft wide with appropriate slope and railings. Erect 19 September 2026 and remove after November 23, 2026. | $10,672 | [B26-001290](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001290/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [852 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/852-broadway/) | 980 ft S | Plumbing | Install 11 commercial wash machines to existing laundromat | Not listed | [P26-000494](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000494/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [852 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/852-broadway/) | 980 ft S | Plumbing | Hook up 11 gas dryers for commercial laundromat | Not listed | [G26-000385](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000385/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [1 Walker St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/1-walker-st/) | 920 ft SW | Demolition | Demolish existing outdoor covered garage PERMIT TO REBUILD B26-000383 DEMO ON OR AFTER SEPTEMBER 9, 2026 | $10,000 | [D26-000018](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/D26-000018/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [105 Pearson Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/105-pearson-rd/) | 340 ft NE | Electrical | Install four new dedicated 20A circuits for the second floor unit | $6,800 | [E26-001240](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001240/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [26 Warner St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/26-warner-st/) | 430 ft S | Plumbing | redo kitchens for unit 1 & 2 floors and redo bathrooms 1st, 2nd, 3rd floors. | Not listed | [P26-000499](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000499/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [25 Warner St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/25-warner-st/) | 570 ft SE | Electrical | Moving 200 amp service to the opposite side of the property (this will be a new service) | $6,000 | [E26-001185](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001185/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [105 Pearson Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/105-pearson-rd/) | 340 ft NE | Electrical | Add outlet on deck front and back | $600 | [E26-001217](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001217/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [161 College Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/161-college-ave/) | 300 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Insulation + Air Sealing | $1,000 | [B26-001292](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001292/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [26 Warner St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/26-warner-st/) | 430 ft S | Alteration or repair | Kitchens and bathrooms renovation, adding half bath to 1st floor, adding closet to each unit, enclose walls, replace windows | $115,000 | [B26-001153](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001153/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [15 Warner St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/15-warner-st/) | 620 ft S | Alteration or repair | Install new replacement windows with proper flashing, sealants and insulation where needed.Quantity-(14) | $10,595 | [B26-000795](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000795/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [26 Warner St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/26-warner-st/) | 430 ft S | Electrical | Make Safe - currently power has been disconnected rom utility (need inspection to clear. Rewire unit 1 & Rewire unit 2 (consisting of two floors). 120-volt smoke detectors will be installed in each unit. Service will remain untouched; existing panels will be removed and moved to each unit's designat | $45,000 | [E26-000451](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000451/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [20 Lower Campus Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/20-lower-campus-rd/) | 940 ft W | Electrical | Installation of (1) 8' x 8' x 6" precast concrete pad. This pad will be used to stage (1) 225kVA transformer and (1) electrical distribution cabinet for an EV project. The electrical feed to the transformer is coming from existing building infrastructure. | $5,000 | [B26-001019](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001019/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [105 Pearson Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/105-pearson-rd/) | 340 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Renovation of front and rear level one porches. Second floor porches not in scope | $28,500 | [B26-000998](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000998/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [155 College Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/155-college-ave/) | 410 ft S | Plumbing | replace gas stove | Not listed | [G26-000333](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000333/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [1 Walker St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/1-walker-st/) | 920 ft SW | Electrical | 400A Electrical Service upgrade in a Two Family House. Addition of public meter. | $6,500 | [E26-000976](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000976/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [1 Walker St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/1-walker-st/) | 920 ft SW | Electrical | Electrical work in the detached garage B26-000383 | $3,500 | [E26-000539](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000539/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [16 Powder House Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/16-powder-house-blvd/) | 810 ft SW | Roofing | Remove and dispose of the existing garage roofing system down to the concrete deck. Install new tapered polyiso insulation and a fully adhered 60 mil white TPO roofing membrane, including all required flashing, edge metal, and waterproofing details. Install new 5" seamless aluminum gutter system and | $10,376 | [B26-000946](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000946/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [20 Lower Campus Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/20-lower-campus-rd/) | 940 ft W | Electrical | Install EV charging stations with precast concrete pads and bollards WORK @ 18 LOWER CAMPUS RD- COHEN LOT | $98,000 | [E26-000951](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000951/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [120 Pearson Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/120-pearson-rd/) | 440 ft N | Plumbing | boiler with indirect installation | Not listed | [P26-000314](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000314/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [120 Pearson Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/120-pearson-rd/) | 440 ft N | Plumbing | Gas boiler installation | Not listed | [G26-000259](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000259/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [1 Walker St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/1-walker-st/) | 920 ft SW | Plumbing | bath bar sink | Not listed | [P26-000278](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000278/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 18 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [905 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/905-broadway/) | 0.22 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Remove one (1) existing layer of siding; install new Tyvek house wrap, 3/8" insulation board and new vinyl siding; install aluminum wrap on all windows, doors, fascias and soffits; remove all existing gutters and install new gutters including all labor and materials; remove existing deck railings an | $78,799 | [B26-000979](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000979/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [915 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/915-broadway/) | 0.23 mi SW | Plumbing | Tub to shower conversion in 1st floor bathroom | Not listed | [P26-000571](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000571/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [905 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/905-broadway/) | 0.22 mi SW | Electrical | Temporarily remove 1 EV charger, 2 flood lights, 1 sconce light, and 1 exterior receptacle for siding replacement. Reinstall existing electrical equipment after siding work is completed. Service removal/disconnect is not included and will not be required. | $1,100 | [E26-001422](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001422/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [0 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/0-broadway/) | 0.24 mi SE | Electrical | Install 2 level 3 chargers with 4 ports, 1 utility transformer and 1 2000amp new service with 600amp trip WORK @ PARKING LOT FOR FOSS PARK, CORNER OF BROADWAY AND FELLSWAY WEST | $180,000 | [E26-001365](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001365/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [731 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/731-broadway/) | 0.24 mi SE | Electrical | replacing exit and emergency lights Work @735 | $1,200 | [E26-001271](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001271/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [731 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/731-broadway/) | 0.24 mi SE | Electrical | replace exit signs and ebu | $1,200 | [E26-001270](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001270/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [52 Powder House Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/52-powder-house-blvd/) | 0.22 mi W | Alteration or repair | Installation of (22) Double Hung Window Inserts in existing openings. Like-for-like with no structural changes. | $53,366 | [B26-001328](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001328/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [872 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/872-broadway/) | 0.20 mi SW | New building | Buildout of Physical Therapy Office | $20,000 | [B26-000836](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000836/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [731 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/731-broadway/) | 0.24 mi SE | Electrical | Adding 4 emergency light units, 1 exit/emergency light combo, 1 exit sign WORK @ 729 BROADWAY | $2,000 | [E26-001192](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001192/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [898 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/898-broadway/) | 0.23 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation of existing attic: remove drywall, install new insulation, install new drywall, replace five windows, install new PFJ trim, and build a 151" window‑seat bench with four cubbies. | $33,250 | [B26-000756](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000756/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [7 Bay State Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/7-bay-state-ave/) | 0.20 mi S | Electrical | partial rewire of living room, foyer, dining room, 2 bedrooms on first floor, stairway and second floor bedroom | $15,000 | [E26-001193](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001193/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [26 Leonard St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/26-leonard-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Electrical | Install EV charger | $1,500 | [E26-001136](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001136/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [44 Walker St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/44-walker-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Interior repairs due to water damage. Open walls, insulation, light electrical. | $9,908 | [B26-000974](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000974/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [5 Lowden Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/5-lowden-ave/) | 0.23 mi SE | Electrical | Service repair | $3,500 | [E26-001017](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001017/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [898 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/898-broadway/) | 0.23 mi SW | Electrical | Demo make safe exposed wiring in attic, install new outlets and LED for general lighting | $2,900 | [E26-000983](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000983/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [929 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/929-broadway/) | 0.25 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Replace one railing on porch | $2,130 | [B26-000780](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000780/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [746 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/746-broadway/) | 0.22 mi SE | Plumbing | Gas test eversouvce locked meter | Not listed | [G26-000284](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000284/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [15 Leonard St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/15-leonard-st/) | 0.25 mi SW | Electrical | upgrade existing 200A 2-gang meter socket with disconnects to 400A 2-gang meter socket with disconnects. Also installing car charger. | $16,659 | [E26-000667](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000667/) |

## More on this street

Other addresses on Bromfield Rd with permits, nearest house number first:

- [49 Bromfield Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/49-bromfield-rd/): newest permit Oct 31, 2024
- [46 Bromfield Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/46-bromfield-rd/): newest permit Mar 24, 2026
- [41 Bromfield Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/41-bromfield-rd/): newest permit Jan 23, 2026
- [65 Bromfield Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/65-bromfield-rd/): newest permit May 19, 2025
- [74 Bromfield Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/74-bromfield-rd/): newest permit Jun 6, 2025
- [30 Bromfield Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/30-bromfield-rd/): newest permit Mar 9, 2026
- [77 Bromfield Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/77-bromfield-rd/): newest permit Mar 13, 2025
- [29 Bromfield Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/29-bromfield-rd/): newest permit Nov 19, 2024
- [81 Bromfield Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/81-bromfield-rd/): newest permit Jan 12, 2026
- [21 Bromfield Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/21-bromfield-rd/): newest permit Dec 3, 2024

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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 10:42 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 12 permits at this address and 44 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/53-bromfield-rd/