# Building permits at 53 Chester St, Somerville, MA

53 Chester St: demolition permitted Jan 8, a new building Jun 3.

Eight permits here in the last two years. The newest, Jun 3: Proposed 4-story building with 3 dwelling units. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 116 more permits (113 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 830 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 3, 2026 | New building | Proposed 4-story building with 3 dwelling units, ground-story commercial, and 3 parking spaces. Associated with zp24-000054 & zp24-000055 foundation only permit b25-002006 | $2,184,000 | [B25-001926](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B25-001926/) |
| May 21, 2026 | Electrical | Underground service 400 amps | $3,000 | [E26-000714](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000714/) |
| Apr 27, 2026 | Plumbing | Installation of all new plumbing at 53 Chester Street. The first floor will be a future commercial space with an ADA compliant bath installed. The top 3 floors are residential condos with 2-1/2 baths, kitchen and laundry in unit. | Not listed | [P26-000234](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000234/) |
| Apr 13, 2026 | Electrical | Grounding for foundation. New 3 unit condo's. Adding conduit sleeves in foundation for new service conduits | $5,000 | [E26-000471](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000471/) |
| Mar 3, 2026 | New building | Construction of New Foundation ONLY for 4-story building with 3 dwelling units, ground-story commercial, and 3 parking spaces. Associated with ZP24-000054 & ZP24-000055 and building permit application B25-001926 | $60,000 | [B25-002006](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B25-002006/) |
| Jan 8, 2026 | Demolition | Full complete demolition of building is a 3-story, wood framed structure with 2 residential units. Approximately 3,300 square feet DEMO ON OR AFTER JANUARY 15, 2026 | $29,500 | [D25-000061](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/D25-000061/) |
| Dec 1, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Interior and Exterior asbestos abatement (flooring, windows, siding) | $32,000 | [B25-002076](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B25-002076/) |
| Nov 30, 2025 | Electrical | Ufer ground for 4 unit mixed used. | $1,500 | [E25-001822](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E25-001822/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 12 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2026 | [11 Chester Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/11-chester-pl/) | 210 ft W | Mechanical (HVAC) | Installing one new heat pump system on each level. Installing all new kitchen and bathroom dryer exhaust vent and piping. Installing one ERV on the first floor, one ERV on the second floor, and one ERV in the basement. | $55,000 | [SM26-000039](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000039/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [246 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/246-elm-st/) | 110 ft NE | Sign | Remove the old sign, replace a new channel letter sign and existing blade sign refacing only. | Not listed | [B26-000665](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000665/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [236 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/236-elm-st/) | 190 ft SE | Electrical | Replace roof top unit | $2,000 | [E24-001579](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E24-001579/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [48 Chester St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/48-chester-st/) | 140 ft S | Plumbing | Replace bathroom fixtures | Not listed | [P26-000369](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000369/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [15 Chester Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/15-chester-pl/) | 240 ft W | Electrical | Wire single family home B26-000438 | $43,500 | [E26-000784](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000784/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [15 Chester Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/15-chester-pl/) | 240 ft W | Alteration or repair | CHANGE OF CONTRACTOR 8/24/26 - JS Rebuild Converting to a Single Family Home from a Two Family Per Plans which includes: Kitchen, 3 1/2 Bathrooms, Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, Insulation, Plaster, Hardwood Floors, Millwork, Paint, Replace Windows, Siding, and Roofing | $1,031,504 | [B26-000438](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000438/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [48 Chester St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/48-chester-st/) | 140 ft S | Electrical | First floor bathroom rewire | $1,000 | [E26-000902](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000902/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [236 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/236-elm-st/) | 190 ft SE | Sign | Remove existing aluminum sign faces from non-illuminated wall cabinet and blade sign. Install new, same materials, new logo and colors. Buffalo exhange | Not listed | [B26-000816](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000816/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [11 Chester Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/11-chester-pl/) | 210 ft W | Electrical | Install Low Voltage Security System consisting of burglary devices and fire devices in 2 Units | $3,800 | [E26-000860](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000860/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [246 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/246-elm-st/) | 110 ft NE | Electrical | 6x tv outlets and 1x recessed light | $2,000 | [E26-000759](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000759/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [48 Chester St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/48-chester-st/) | 140 ft S | Alteration or repair | Redoing 1st floor bathroom, changing tub to a shower, drain adjusted to code, redo electrical bring up to code GFCI, toilet changed to a water efficient unit, vanity changed to a newer model, existing radiator to remain, new Panasonic whisper fan exhausted to exterior, tiles on floor and walls redon | $42,000 | [B26-000678](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000678/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [11 Chester Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/11-chester-pl/) | 210 ft W | Electrical | Wire new 2 family house | $58,000 | [E26-000663](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000663/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 58 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [18 Windom St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/18-windom-st/) | 890 ft SE | Mechanical (HVAC) | Ductwork on x1 mini split system | $32,840 | [SM26-000188](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000188/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [24 Chester St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/24-chester-st/) | 620 ft SW | Plumbing | Replacement of Existing Furnace. | Not listed | [G26-000453](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000453/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [18 Windom St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/18-windom-st/) | 890 ft SE | Electrical | Replacement of one condenser/air handler and two water heaters. | $2,000 | [E26-001307](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001307/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [212 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/212-elm-st/) | 410 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Construction of a Demising Hallway 2nd Fl | $190,750 | [B26-001463](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001463/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [22 Cutter Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/22-cutter-ave/) | 660 ft E | Alteration or repair | Remove the existing deck and reconstruct deck in the same location. | $42,300 | [B26-001248](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001248/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [87 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/87-orchard-st/) | 710 ft S | Roofing | Re-roof flat roof and re-build adjoining roof deck in kind. | $21,700 | [B26-001432](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001432/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [383 Highland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/383-highland-ave/) | 860 ft E | Alteration or repair | Decking board replacement, Replacement 2 front doors 1 basement basement door 1 back door | $10,892 | [B26-001309](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001309/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [212 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/212-elm-st/) | 410 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Front door replacement / Glass panel installation | $23,932 | [B26-000892](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000892/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [18 Windom St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/18-windom-st/) | 890 ft SE | Plumbing | water heater | Not listed | [P26-000524](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000524/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [18 Windom St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/18-windom-st/) | 890 ft SE | Plumbing | water heater | Not listed | [G26-000409](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000409/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [403 Highland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/403-highland-ave/) | 560 ft NE | Sign | Replace signs for "santander": (replace wall sign @ 34.4 SQ ft) (reface projecting sign @ 9 SQ ft). Internally illuminated. UL#T60051853 | Not listed | [B26-001254](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001254/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [403 Highland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/403-highland-ave/) | 560 ft NE | Electrical | Make final high voltage connections to sign | $2,500 | [E26-001291](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001291/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [37 Winslow Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/37-winslow-ave/) | 860 ft NE | Electrical | Move out overhead service pipe for siding repairs | $1,600 | [E26-001258](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001258/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [22 Winslow Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/22-winslow-ave/) | 910 ft NE | Electrical | Addition, Kitchen remodel, wire 3 bathrooms. Also rewire old work, living room, dining, rm, 2 bedrooms and 2 halls | $17,700 | [E26-001200](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001200/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [125 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/125-orchard-st/) | 500 ft W | Plumbing | Install Rinnai Gas Boiler & Superstor Ultra EVO Indirect Hot Water Heater in the Basement. | Not listed | [P26-000484](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000484/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [125 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/125-orchard-st/) | 500 ft W | Plumbing | Install Rinnai Gas Boiler & Superstor Ultra EVO Indirect Hot Water Heater in the Basement. | Not listed | [G26-000379](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000379/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [125 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/125-orchard-st/) | 500 ft W | Electrical | Wire a gas fed Rinnai boiler. | $800 | [E26-001267](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001267/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [22 Winslow Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/22-winslow-ave/) | 910 ft NE | Mechanical (HVAC) | HVAC - Ductless mini splits | $34,569 | [B26-001320](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001320/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [63 Winslow Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/63-winslow-ave/) | 1,000 ft NE | Alteration or repair | porch structural beam replacement | $10,369 | [B26-001312](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001312/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [68 Dover St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/68-dover-st/) | 660 ft W | Electrical | complete all new electrical of new house started by previous electrician. Taking over for electrical permit E24-001098. | $8,000 | [E26-000581](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000581/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [19 Winter St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/19-winter-st/) | 880 ft N | Plumbing | 4 NAVIEN Water heaters,1 laundry, 4 kitchens, 6 3/4-bathrooms and 1 half bathroom | Not listed | [P26-000482](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000482/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [19 Winter St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/19-winter-st/) | 880 ft N | Plumbing | 4 gas water heaters in the basement | Not listed | [G26-000377](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000377/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [19 Winter St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/19-winter-st/) | 880 ft N | Alteration or repair | Remove third floor gable roof and replace with Mansard Roof and extend the back wall of building. Basement ADU/Unit 1: Construct new 1 bed, 1 bath. Unit 2: Remodel kitchen, construct 2 beds, 2 Full Bathrooms. Unit 3: Remodel Kitchen, construct 2 beds, 2 full baths. Unit 4: Build new kitchen, 3 bed,  | $419,000 | [B26-000699](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000699/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [68 Dover St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/68-dover-st/) | 660 ft W | Plumbing | finish plumbing for new house | Not listed | [P26-000468](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000468/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [68 Dover St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/68-dover-st/) | 660 ft W | Plumbing | install (1) Navien, and connect gas for (3) Fixtures | Not listed | [G26-000372](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000372/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [37 Winslow Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/37-winslow-ave/) | 860 ft NE | Roofing | Removal and eplacement of some rotted sections of wood shingle around the house. | $27,000 | [B26-001197](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001197/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [22 Winslow Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/22-winslow-ave/) | 910 ft NE | Plumbing | Remodeling 1 1/2 baths and the kitchen and adding 3/4 bath | Not listed | [P26-000472](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000472/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [125 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/125-orchard-st/) | 500 ft W | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. ( 875773) ( Unit1) | $1,497 | [B26-001104](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001104/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [55 Dover St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/55-dover-st/) | 820 ft W | Alteration or repair | install 20 replacement windows. no structural changes. bathroom window is tempered. | $46,622 | [B26-001151](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001151/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [136 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/136-orchard-st/) | 720 ft W | Plumbing | Unit #1 - first fl - new full bath, washing machine connection & utility sink | Not listed | [P26-000456](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000456/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [45 Grove St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/45-grove-st/) | 810 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Install new James Hardie fiber cement siding and exterior trim, including fascia boards, soffits, corner boards, and window and door trim. Install 32 new windows and related flashing. Install weather-resistant barrier and waterproofing system as required. Repair and restore front porch and balcony,  | $113,500 | [B26-000989](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000989/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [106 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/106-orchard-st/) | 630 ft SW | Mechanical (HVAC) | Replace existing fossil fuel furnace with 3 ton air source heat pump | $16,503 | [B26-001121](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001121/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [56 Meacham Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/56-meacham-rd/) | 820 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Replace existing rear deck as per plans | $13,181 | [B26-001020](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001020/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [106 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/106-orchard-st/) | 630 ft SW | Electrical | Replace existing fossil fuel furnace with 3 ton air source heat pump | $4,000 | [E26-001023](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001023/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [21 Windom St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/21-windom-st/) | 980 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. We need space for our 24' box truck. | $4,582 | [B24-000037](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B24-000037/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [68 Dover St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/68-dover-st/) | 660 ft W | Alteration or repair | install 1 3 panel door for replacement. no structural changes. | $22,154 | [B26-000879](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000879/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [3 Cottage Cir](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/3-cottage-cir/) | 550 ft S | Electrical | Second floor bathroom complete wiring. | $2,500 | [E26-001011](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001011/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [19 Winter St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/19-winter-st/) | 880 ft N | Alteration or repair | Foundation Permit: addition to rear of building -BUILDING PERMIT B26-000699 | $16,000 | [B26-000894](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000894/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [3 Cottage Cir](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/3-cottage-cir/) | 550 ft S | Plumbing | Bath remodel | Not listed | [P26-000390](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000390/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [45 Grove St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/45-grove-st/) | 810 ft NE | Electrical | SIDING, replacing 2 lights and adding 2 exterior receptacles. | $1,800 | [E26-000699](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000699/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [32 Ellington Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/32-ellington-rd/) | 780 ft E | Plumbing | Repair / Replacement of Existing Gas Piping and Test. | Not listed | [G26-000228](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000228/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [19 Winter St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/19-winter-st/) | 880 ft N | Electrical | Ground Foundation with #4 copper to rebar for new service | $250 | [E26-000857](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000857/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [19 Winter St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/19-winter-st/) | 880 ft N | Electrical | Wire 4 apartments including basement ADU. and common areas to code, Service Upgrade | $30,000 | [E26-000837](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000837/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [3 Cottage Cir](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/3-cottage-cir/) | 550 ft S | Alteration or repair | remodel existing 2nd floor bathroom same layout to remain | $49,480 | [B26-000459](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000459/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [88 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/88-orchard-st/) | 830 ft S | New building | build a foundation only in preparation for garage (see permit application B26-000662) | $47,268 | [B26-000743](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000743/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [88 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/88-orchard-st/) | 830 ft S | Addition | Rebuild garage in altered footprin -FOUNDATION ONLY PERMIT B26-000743 | $179,413 | [B26-000662](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000662/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [123 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/123-orchard-st/) | 440 ft SW | Electrical | Rewire unit 32 u it 44 and unit 46. Install hard wired smoke/co detectors. Install sub panel in each unit. Wire units to code | $35,000 | [E26-000786](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000786/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [88 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/88-orchard-st/) | 830 ft S | Electrical | Wiring a new garage will be installed Lights and plugs and sconce lights | $6,000 | [E26-000762](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000762/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [12 Park Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/12-park-ave/) | 980 ft N | Electrical | Install Ev charger with UL listed load management | $1,000 | [E26-000810](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000810/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [19 Cottage Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/19-cottage-ave/) | 370 ft S | Electrical | siding permit WORK @ 17 & 19 COTTAGE | $850 | [E26-000263](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000263/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [22 Winslow Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/22-winslow-ave/) | 910 ft NE | Alteration or repair | 2nd Floor Kitchen remodel. Replace 2 windows in Kitchen. 2nd Floor Bath remodel. Third Floor dormer addition with new office, bath and laundry. Add 3rd floor primary bath. | $654,382 | [B26-000568](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000568/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [45 Grove St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/45-grove-st/) | 810 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Removal of two layers of asbestos siding cement and wood siding | $20,600 | [B26-000640](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000640/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [136 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/136-orchard-st/) | 720 ft W | Electrical | bathroom remodel with floor heat and combo wahser dryer. change out 12 space sub panel to 20 space | $6,800 | [E26-000694](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000694/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [19 Day St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/19-day-st/) | 770 ft W | Alteration or repair | 6 SQ Of EPDM Membrane Replacement \| Back Addition only | $7,290 | [B26-000604](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000604/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [55 Grove St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/55-grove-st/) | 900 ft NE | Electrical | Add 4 outlets in the porch | $1,000 | [E26-000681](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000681/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [21 Day St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/21-day-st/) | 640 ft W | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. | $21,000 | [B26-000602](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000602/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [360 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/360-summer-st/) | 780 ft SE | Electrical | Install, terminate, test, and label 22 plenum rated category 6 cable locations and clean up existiing cabling WORK @ 362 SUMMER ST | $6,000 | [E26-000650](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000650/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [68 Dover St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/68-dover-st/) | 660 ft W | Alteration or repair | Transfer of permit B23-001139. Complete all unfinished work of SF home for new owner: | $44,100 | [B26-000303](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000303/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 46 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [16 Kingston St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/16-kingston-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Electrical | Add receptacles to new bedroom wall | $2,000 | [E26-001375](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001375/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [10 Wallace St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/10-wallace-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Alteration or repair | basement remodel Demo existing basement living space to original storage area | $5,650 | [B26-001420](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001420/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [32 Thorndike St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/32-thorndike-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation to include basement refresh and insulation. Third floor kitchen refresh and minor interior framing changes. No addition | $360,786 | [B26-001178](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001178/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [15 Elston St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/15-elston-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Mechanical (HVAC) | Install single Family House HVAC System: two zone duct ductless mini splint system, and two air handler in the second floor,two zones duct and two air handler in the third floor for heat and air conditioner system... | $31,500 | [SM26-000156](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000156/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [16 Kingston St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/16-kingston-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Add wall and door to separate existing bedroom from adjacent hallway | $14,750 | [B26-001339](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001339/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [32 Thorndike St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/32-thorndike-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Electrical | 30-32 Thorndike St - Install wiring to basement and 3rd floor renovation including smokes | $9,500 | [E26-001318](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001318/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [15 Elston St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/15-elston-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Electrical | Wire a home reno on 1st, 2nd, 3rd floors | $38,500 | [E26-001071](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001071/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [10 Wallace St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/10-wallace-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Plumbing | Disconnect/cap fixtures in basement | Not listed | [P26-000507](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000507/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [225 Morrison Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/225-morrison-ave/) | 0.21 mi NE | Plumbing | replacing 2 existing furnaces with new | Not listed | [G26-000405](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000405/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [13 Campbell Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/13-campbell-pk/) | 0.22 mi NW | Solar | Installation of (18) 440w roof top solar modules and associated electrical work. 7.92Kwdc | $39,600 | [B26-000867](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000867/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [7 Windom St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/7-windom-st/) | 0.19 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Replasement of the windows (13) second floor | $9,980 | [B26-001231](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001231/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [11 Windom St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/11-windom-st/) | 0.19 mi SE | Roofing | Asphalt shingles replacement on the entire house. In addition to the asphalt roof, al rubber roofs will be replaced as well. Removal and reinstallation of the existing roof deck-Upper rear of home above rubber roof. Rubber Roof Replacement- 4 locations (see diagram in file). Aluminum gutter and down | $27,999 | [B26-001234](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001234/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [30 Howard St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/30-howard-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Plumbing | remove a gas range and reinstall after new cabinets are installed | Not listed | [G26-000320](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000320/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [15 Elston St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/15-elston-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Plumbing | Renovation of Plumbing Fixtures | Not listed | [P26-000466](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000466/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [7 Windom St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/7-windom-st/) | 0.19 mi SE | Electrical | wiring two kitchen in two fmily house | $7,600 | [E26-001051](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001051/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [24 Kingston St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/24-kingston-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Alteration or repair | insulate 2411 sq.ft exterior walls with cellulose insulation insulate 240 sq.ft attic slope with cellulose insulation insulatev 336 sq.ft kneewall slope with 2" thermal barrier board and 6a' fiberglass insulate 120 ft rim joist with @ ' thermal barrier board | $14,495 | [B26-000820](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000820/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [7 Campbell Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/7-campbell-pk/) | 0.20 mi NW | Electrical | wiring to 2 heat pump condenser (1 for each unit) | $2,000 | [E26-000918](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000918/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [23 Kingston St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/23-kingston-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Electrical | 200amp service upgrade and wiring to 1 heat pump condenser wiring to central air. | $7,000 | [E26-001092](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001092/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [204 Morrison Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/204-morrison-ave/) | 0.19 mi NE | Electrical | Install EV charger | $5,000 | [E26-001058](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001058/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [15 Elston St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/15-elston-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Strip and replace vinyl siding on the 1st and 2nd floor and re-side with double 4 clapboard style vinyl siding | $44,590 | [B26-001085](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001085/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [12 Lester Terr](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/12-lester-terr/) | 0.20 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Third floor bathroom renovation | $42,500 | [B26-001037](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001037/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [15 Elston St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/15-elston-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Electrical | Siding is being replaced. Disconnect and reconnect outside lights and service | $1,500 | [E26-001070](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001070/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [12 Lester Terr](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/12-lester-terr/) | 0.20 mi NW | Plumbing | 1 Bathroom | Not listed | [P26-000402](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000402/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [12 Lester Terr](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/12-lester-terr/) | 0.20 mi NW | Electrical | Relocate lighting and outlets for bathroom remodel, replace bath exhaust fan, add outlet near toilet for bidet, radiant floor heat | $2,250 | [E26-000962](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000962/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [23 Kingston St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/23-kingston-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Addition | Insulation + Air Sealing | $7,200 | [B26-000905](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000905/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [7 Windom St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/7-windom-st/) | 0.19 mi SE | Plumbing | renovation bathroom and kitchen | Not listed | [P26-000407](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000407/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [24 Kingston St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/24-kingston-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Electrical | Wiring for new primary bathroom. Add an additional two wall scoces in primary bedroom with two new switches. Upgrade existing 100-amp service to 200-amp service | $11,000 | [E26-000943](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000943/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [7 Windom St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/7-windom-st/) | 0.19 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Kitchen & bathroom renovation (1 st floor). Kitchen renovation( 2 nd floor) | $78,400 | [B26-000851](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000851/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [30 Howard St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/30-howard-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Plumbing | disconnect plumbing to a kitchen sink and dishwasher and plumb back in when the new cabinets are installed | Not listed | [P26-000374](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000374/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [24 Kingston St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/24-kingston-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Plumbing | Install new plumbing for full bathroom | Not listed | [P26-000366](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000366/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [30 Howard St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/30-howard-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Electrical | Rework circuits for kitchen upgrade | $3,000 | [E26-000911](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000911/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [13 Campbell Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/13-campbell-pk/) | 0.22 mi NW | Electrical | Installation of (18) 440w roof top solar modules and associated electrical work. | $25,083 | [E26-000833](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000833/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [28 Hawthorne St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/28-hawthorne-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Plumbing | Tankless hit water heater replacement | Not listed | [P26-000333](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000333/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [28 Hawthorne St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/28-hawthorne-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Plumbing | Tankless hit water heater replacement | Not listed | [G26-000285](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000285/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [35 Hawthorne St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/35-hawthorne-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Plumbing | Basement gas furnace | Not listed | [G26-000275](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000275/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [24 Kingston St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/24-kingston-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Renovate 2nd floor bedroom and add a bathroom on the second floor | $255,462 | [B26-000705](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000705/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [7 Park Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/7-park-ave/) | 0.20 mi N | Electrical | Lighting renovation, bathroom renovation | $18,000 | [E26-000677](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000677/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [5 Campbell Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/5-campbell-pk/) | 0.20 mi NW | Electrical | service upgrade to 400 amp | $11,000 | [E26-000440](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000440/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [12 Lester Terr](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/12-lester-terr/) | 0.20 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Interior third-floor renovation including selective demolition of closet/walls, framing of new partitions, door modifications, drywall/finish work, and related electrical work. | $10,500 | [B26-000630](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000630/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [13 Campbell Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/13-campbell-pk/) | 0.22 mi NW | Electrical | Rough electrical wiring for contracted AC solar PV system. (Final permits for full solar install to be applied for at a later date) | $2,000 | [E26-000587](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000587/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [12 Thorndike St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/12-thorndike-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Electrical | Addition of bathroom, closet and pump in the basement | $2,800 | [E26-000666](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000666/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [12 Thorndike St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/12-thorndike-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Plumbing | 1 3/4 bath with sewage pump | Not listed | [P26-000282](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000282/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [16 Elston St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/16-elston-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Plumbing | Installing furnace | Not listed | [G26-000229](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000229/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [12 Lester Terr](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/12-lester-terr/) | 0.20 mi NW | Electrical | Move and remount existing switches and outlets for reframing of walls between Master Bedroom and Master Bathroom | $400 | [E26-000660](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000660/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [30 Howard St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/30-howard-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Remove and install new kitchen cabinet, upgrade wiring and plumbing. Layout and appliances will stay the same. Floor will stay the same and we will do a fresh painting coat. | $33,416 | [B26-000608](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000608/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [197 Morrison Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/197-morrison-ave/) | 0.24 mi NE | Roofing | Strip roof, install ice & water shield, and install Permalock roofing system. | $54,300 | [B25-002079](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B25-002079/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

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## More on this street

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

- [55 Chester St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/55-chester-st/): newest permit Apr 28, 2025
- [48 Chester St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/48-chester-st/): newest permit Jun 29, 2026
- [47 Chester St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/47-chester-st/): newest permit Aug 7, 2025
- [44 Chester St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/44-chester-st/): newest permit Jan 23, 2026
- [24 Chester St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/24-chester-st/): newest permit Oct 2, 2026
- [23 Chester St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/23-chester-st/): newest permit Oct 15, 2025

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Source: Somerville Inspectional Services Division permit data (https://data.somervillema.gov/d/nneb-s3f7), SomerStat, City of Somerville, ODbL 1.0 (https://opendatacommons.org/licenses/odbl/1-0/). Checked 2026-10-14 22:51 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 8 permits at this address and 116 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/53-chester-st/