# Building permits at 53 Garrison Ave, Somerville, MA One permit on record here. The newest, Oct 2, 2025: Strip and reroof approximately 2,000 square feet. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 61 more permits (56 projects) since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 2, 2025 | Roofing | strip and reroof approximately 2,000 square feet | $18,570 | [B25-001669](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B25-001669/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 61 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### Next door (under 250 ft), 4 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 31, 2026 | [66 Garrison Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/66-garrison-ave/) | 190 ft S | Other | Weatherization. Dense pack cellulose into the exterior walls | $7,006 | [B26-001232](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001232/) | | Jul 27, 2026 | [51 Victoria St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/51-victoria-st/) | 200 ft NW | Other | insulating exterior walls using cellulose R15. insulating and air sealing attic, adding cellulose to bring R value to R49. | $12,416 | [B26-001031](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001031/) | | May 15, 2026 | [52a Victoria St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/52a-victoria-st/) | 100 ft NW | Electrical | 60 amp to 200 amp service upgrade. Relocate service to outside of home. | $6,000 | [E26-000684](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000684/) | | May 1, 2026 | [52a Victoria St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/52a-victoria-st/) | 100 ft NW | Plumbing | Separation of water meters | Not listed | [P26-000261](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000261/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 36 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 21, 2026 | [1247 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/1247-broadway/) | 780 ft NE | Plumbing | Gas company requested test for service turn on | Not listed | [G26-000334](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000334/) | | Sep 21, 2026 | [24 Endicott Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/24-endicott-ave/) | 660 ft E | Roofing | Remove existing roofing materials (up to two layers) and install approximately 12 squares of new 16-inch standing seam metal roofing on the main roof of the house. Work includes new drip edge, Grace Select high-temperature ice & water underlayment, flashing and pipe collars, ridge vents, metal ridge | $33,660 | [B26-001484](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001484/) | | Sep 16, 2026 | [1241 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/1241-broadway/) | 800 ft NE | Electrical | wiring for split heating ac units from unit head to outside condenser | $1,000 | [E25-001816](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E25-001816/) | | Sep 15, 2026 | [1323 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/1323-broadway/) | 820 ft N | Electrical | per the wiring inspector of the Town of Somerville pulling a permit for the emergency power supply replacement, not FACP replacement, for Volunteers of America | $150 | [E26-001338](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001338/) | | Sep 10, 2026 | [8 Waterhouse St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/8-waterhouse-st/) | 590 ft N | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. Doing all three units | $18,000 | [B26-001427](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001427/) | | Sep 9, 2026 | [66 Farragut Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/66-farragut-ave/) | 400 ft S | Electrical | Wiring 3-family dwelling and detached backyard cottage | $25,000 | [E26-001294](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001294/) | | Sep 8, 2026 | [19c Weston Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/19c-weston-ave/) | 920 ft SE | Plumbing | Replacement of water heater | Not listed | [P26-000505](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000505/) | | Sep 8, 2026 | [19c Weston Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/19c-weston-ave/) | 920 ft SE | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | Not listed | [G26-000393](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000393/) | | Aug 27, 2026 | [45 Endicott Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/45-endicott-ave/) | 480 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Shower to shower conversion in 2nd floor bathroom | $25,400 | [B26-001263](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001263/) | | Aug 26, 2026 | [112 Woodstock St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/112-woodstock-st/) | 490 ft W | Plumbing | Stove gas point | Not listed | [G26-000322](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000322/) | | Aug 20, 2026 | [112 Woodstock St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/112-woodstock-st/) | 490 ft W | Plumbing | Full bathroom, half bathroom, laundry and kitchen | Not listed | [P26-000387](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000387/) | | Aug 20, 2026 | [66 Farragut Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/66-farragut-ave/) | 400 ft S | Electrical | Demo / Make-Safe Electrical for Construction | $300 | [E26-001199](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001199/) | | Aug 11, 2026 | [66 Farragut Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/66-farragut-ave/) | 400 ft S | Alteration or repair | Selective expletory demolition of walls, ceilings flooring and mechanicals | $25,000 | [B26-001149](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001149/) | | Aug 6, 2026 | [45 Endicott Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/45-endicott-ave/) | 480 ft SE | Plumbing | Shower to shower conversion in 2nd floor bathroom | Not listed | [P26-000458](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000458/) | | Aug 4, 2026 | [1374 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/1374-broadway/) | 870 ft N | Electrical | Emergency service call- change out jockey pump and fire pump controller- in the Essex Building WORK @ 1366 BROADWAY- ESSEX BLDG IN CLARENDON HILL TOWERS | $5,000 | [E26-001132](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001132/) | | Jul 30, 2026 | [66 Farragut Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/66-farragut-ave/) | 400 ft S | Plumbing | Demolition. | Not listed | [P26-000431](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000431/) | | Jul 30, 2026 | [66 Farragut Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/66-farragut-ave/) | 400 ft S | Plumbing | Demolition. Address: 66-68 Farragut Ave, Somerville. | Not listed | [G26-000347](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000347/) | | Jul 29, 2026 | [61 Endicott Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/61-endicott-ave/) | 490 ft SE | Electrical | wiring to 1 heat pump condenser (ductless) @ 63 Endicott Ave | $800 | [E26-000907](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000907/) | | Jul 29, 2026 | [61 Endicott Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/61-endicott-ave/) | 490 ft SE | Electrical | wiring to 1 heat pump condenser (ductless) | $800 | [E26-000906](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000906/) | | Jul 15, 2026 | [1260 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/1260-broadway/) | 620 ft NE | Plumbing | Convert bathtub to shower in first floor bathroom. Replace valve. | Not listed | [P26-000324](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000324/) | | Jul 8, 2026 | [1247 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/1247-broadway/) | 780 ft NE | Plumbing | @1245 Broadway Repiping of a full bathroom and kitchen on 3rd floor of a three family. | Not listed | [P26-000392](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000392/) | | Jun 29, 2026 | [112 Woodstock St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/112-woodstock-st/) | 490 ft W | Electrical | unit #2: wire 1.5 baths, 1 laundry, kitchen, and subpanel | $8,950 | [E26-000893](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000893/) | | Jun 16, 2026 | [11 Farragut Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/11-farragut-ave/) | 560 ft E | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. ( 846047, 846049) ( unit 1 and Unit 2) | $15,377 | [B26-000860](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000860/) | | Jun 16, 2026 | [1260 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/1260-broadway/) | 620 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Demo drywall in first floor bathtub and replace with a new shower. Inspection for fire stopping and/or insulation. @ 1262 Broadway | $14,714 | [B26-000840](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000840/) | | Jun 15, 2026 | [26 Barton St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/26-barton-st/) | 980 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 1 entry door. Like sizes and no structural changes. | $2,762 | [B26-000811](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000811/) | | Jun 15, 2026 | [112 Woodstock St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/112-woodstock-st/) | 490 ft W | Alteration or repair | Renovation Unit #2 - one full bath, new half bath, New laundry, Kitchen, Floor refinish, new plumbing, new electrical, replace windows in bathrooms (tempered glass) | $71,855 | [B26-000792](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000792/) | | Jun 9, 2026 | [1374 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/1374-broadway/) | 870 ft N | Electrical | adding cellular communicator to existing fire alarm system | $1,600 | [E26-000822](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000822/) | | Jun 9, 2026 | [1374 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/1374-broadway/) | 870 ft N | Electrical | adding cellular communicator to existing fire alarm system | $1,600 | [E26-000821](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000821/) | | Jun 9, 2026 | [1374 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/1374-broadway/) | 870 ft N | Electrical | adding cellular communicator to existing fire alarm system | $1,600 | [E26-000820](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000820/) | | Jun 9, 2026 | [1374 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/1374-broadway/) | 870 ft N | Electrical | adding cellular communicator to existing fire alarm system | $1,600 | [E26-000819](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000819/) | | Jun 8, 2026 | [82 Victoria St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/82-victoria-st/) | 390 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Demolish and rebuild existing deck. | $16,256 | [B26-000635](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000635/) | | Jun 4, 2026 | [15 Weston Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/15-weston-ave/) | 820 ft E | Electrical | Disconnect / reconnect (14) exhaust fans | $10,930 | [E26-000809](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000809/) | | May 20, 2026 | [13 Waterhouse St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/13-waterhouse-st/) | 590 ft N | Alteration or repair | Remove and install 18 SQ rubber roof and 10 SQ vinyl siding | $35,000 | [B26-000594](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000594/) | | May 14, 2026 | [112 Woodstock St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/112-woodstock-st/) | 490 ft W | Electrical | wire 1.5 bathoom, 1 laundry, 1 kitchen, add 1 subpanel and smoke detectors | $60,000 | [E26-000332](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000332/) | | May 7, 2026 | [1374 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/1374-broadway/) | 870 ft N | Electrical | Installing Cat 6 cable and camera upgrade for clarendon hill apts. | $125,000 | [E26-000657](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000657/) | | May 6, 2026 | [1198 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/1198-broadway/) | 870 ft E | Sign | Install storefront sign (10x3) above main entrance | Not listed | [B26-000466](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000466/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 21 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 1, 2026 | [37 Fairmount Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/37-fairmount-ave/) | 0.22 mi E | Electrical | Add meter and 100 amps main panel for unit #3 | $1,800 | [E26-001354](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001354/) | | Oct 1, 2026 | [224 Powder House Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/224-powder-house-blvd/) | 0.24 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Single family Interior Demolition | $38,000 | [B26-001405](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001405/) | | Sep 29, 2026 | [224 Powder House Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/224-powder-house-blvd/) | 0.24 mi NE | Electrical | Rewire a 2 family and upgrade to 400 amp services | $32,000 | [E26-001314](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001314/) | | Sep 15, 2026 | [34 North St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/34-north-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Electrical | Powering office trailer, 100a single phase 208v circuit work @ 268 powder house blvd | $1,000 | [E26-001260](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001260/) | | Aug 28, 2026 | [37 Fairmount Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/37-fairmount-ave/) | 0.22 mi E | Electrical | 100 Amps sub-panel and rewiring unit #3 and smoke detectors | $11,000 | [E26-001250](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001250/) | | Aug 27, 2026 | [32 Russell Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/32-russell-rd/) | 0.20 mi NE | Alteration or repair | exterior Decking handrail and columns wrap replacement | $7,700 | [B26-001321](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001321/) | | Aug 24, 2026 | [37 Fairmount Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/37-fairmount-ave/) | 0.22 mi E | Plumbing | Renovation, basement combi unit. 3Rd fl kitchen and 1 full bath. | Not listed | [P26-000492](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000492/) | | Aug 24, 2026 | [37 Fairmount Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/37-fairmount-ave/) | 0.22 mi E | Plumbing | Renovation, basement combi unit. 3Rd fl kitchen stove. | Not listed | [G26-000383](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000383/) | | Aug 18, 2026 | [37 Fairmount Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/37-fairmount-ave/) | 0.22 mi E | Alteration or repair | Third floor full gut renovation only. No exterior work except replacement windows. | $88,000 | [B26-000948](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000948/) | | Aug 6, 2026 | [1 Dickson St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/1-dickson-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Plumbing | Replacement water heater with heat pump style | Not listed | [P26-000371](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000371/) | | Aug 3, 2026 | [65b Newbury St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/65b-newbury-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Solar | Temporarily remove and reinstall existing solar panels for roof work | $4,698 | [B26-000917](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000917/) | | Jul 30, 2026 | [24 Fairmount Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/24-fairmount-ave/) | 0.23 mi E | Plumbing | replace gas furnace | Not listed | [G26-000342](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000342/) | | Jul 14, 2026 | [24 Hamilton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/24-hamilton-rd/) | 0.22 mi NE | Electrical | Service upgrade and full apartment rewire on unit 2 | $22,000 | [E26-000492](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000492/) | | Jul 7, 2026 | [24 Hamilton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/24-hamilton-rd/) | 0.22 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Renovating 1 floor 2 floor and attic Work in both units, Renovating first and second floor bathrooms and kitchens relocate some walls per plans framing third floor attic | $130,000 | [B25-002009](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B25-002009/) | | Jun 22, 2026 | [65b Newbury St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/65b-newbury-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Electrical | Temporarily remove and reinstall existing solar panels for roof work | $4,698 | [E26-000871](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000871/) | | Jun 10, 2026 | [33 Newbury St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/33-newbury-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Plumbing | test gas pipe | Not listed | [G26-000277](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000277/) | | Jun 9, 2026 | [45 Russell Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/45-russell-rd/) | 0.24 mi NE | Electrical | Install 8 new outlets in Kitchen, 2 new island pendent lights | $4,500 | [E26-000794](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000794/) | | Jun 3, 2026 | [45 Russell Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/45-russell-rd/) | 0.24 mi NE | Plumbing | Disconnect and reconnect kitchen sink dishwasher and disposal | Not listed | [P26-000316](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000316/) | | Jun 3, 2026 | [45 Russell Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/45-russell-rd/) | 0.24 mi NE | Plumbing | Disconnect and reconnect stove | Not listed | [G26-000262](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000262/) | | May 27, 2026 | [47 Russell Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/47-russell-rd/) | 0.24 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Installation and wiring of replacement system into existing ductwork, consisting of one condenser and one air handler. Repairs to ductwork as needed | $25,755 | [B26-000670](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000670/) | | May 7, 2026 | [47 Russell Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/47-russell-rd/) | 0.24 mi NE | Electrical | Installation and wiring of replacement system into existing ductwork, consisting of one condenser and one air handler | $6,439 | [E26-000638](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000638/) | ## More on this street Other addresses on Garrison Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [50 Garrison Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/50-garrison-ave/): newest permit May 30, 2025 - [57 Garrison Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/57-garrison-ave/): newest permit Nov 13, 2024 - [61 Garrison Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/61-garrison-ave/): newest permit Nov 3, 2025 - [42 Garrison Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/42-garrison-ave/): newest permit Oct 21, 2024 - [66 Garrison Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/66-garrison-ave/): newest permit Aug 31, 2026 - [20 Garrison Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/20-garrison-ave/): newest permit Oct 8, 2025 - [18 Garrison Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/18-garrison-ave/): newest permit Aug 12, 2025 - [13 Garrison Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/13-garrison-ave/): newest permit Nov 14, 2025 --- 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 12:21 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, the one permit at this address and 61 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/53-garrison-ave/