# Building permits at 53 Prescott St, Somerville, MA

53 Prescott St: demolition permitted Aug 27, a new building Sep 24.

16 permits on record here. The newest, Sep 24: Construct a 24'-4" x 20'-4" foundation for cottage style house PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT B26-000252. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 97 more permits (95 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | New building | construct a 24'-4" x 20'-4" foundation for cottage style house PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT B26-000252 | $300 | [B26-000556](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000556/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Convert existing 2-unit house to a 3-unit house. Main house will consist of Unit-1 will be first floor 1,020 sf with 3 bedrooms. Unit-2 will be 2nd floor will have 995.48 sf and 3 bedrooms. Unit-3 will have 1085 sf and 3 bedrooms and a walk up to a roof deck with a head house. [3Rd unit ADU (padu) r | $593,000 | [B26-000227](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000227/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | Demolition | Demolition 3 Car Garages DEMO ON OR AFTER SEPTEMBER 15, 2026 | $5,000 | [D26-000032](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/D26-000032/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | Addition | Add a 17' x 4' wide foundation on left front of building CONSTRUCTION PERMIT B26-000227 | $7,000 | [B26-001226](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001226/) |
| May 11, 2026 | Electrical | Make sure power is disconnected at the garage for demolition. | $300 | [E26-000631](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000631/) |
| May 11, 2026 | Electrical | Wire new cottage with new service | $10,000 | [E26-000291](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000291/) |
| May 11, 2026 | Electrical | Complete wiring of a 4 family with 400 amp service. | $25,000 | [E26-000290](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000290/) |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Plumbing | Remodeling. Basement: 1 water heater, 1 kitchen sink, 1 garbage disposal, 1 dishwasher, 1 ice maker, 2 toilets, 2 lavatories, 2 shower stalls, and 1 washing machine. connection. 1st Floor: water heater, 1 kitchen sink, 1 garbage disposal, 1 dishwasher, 1 ice maker, 2 toilets, 2 lavatories, 2 shower  | Not listed | [P26-000113](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000113/) |
| Mar 5, 2026 | Plumbing | Remodeling. Basement: 1 water heater, 1 furnace, and 1 range. 1st Floor: 1 water heater, 1 furnace, and 1 range. 2nd Floor: 1 water heater, 1 furnace, and 1 range. Attic: 1 water heater, 1 furnace, and 1 range. | Not listed | [G26-000098](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000098/) |
| Jan 7, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Expletory demolition of walls and ceilings to determine condition of structure of bearing and non-bearing walls, chimneys and siding. | $25,000 | [B25-002201](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B25-002201/) |
| Dec 18, 2025 | Electrical | Demo make safe | $500 | [E25-001936](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E25-001936/) |
| Jul 24, 2024 | Plumbing | Demo for basement bathroom | Not listed | [P24-000356](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P24-000356/) |
| May 8, 2024 | Electrical | Remove lights and receptacle outlets in basement | $2,300 | [E24-000682](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E24-000682/) |
| May 8, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Remove unpermitted bathroom, kitchen and bedroom including associated non-load-bearing walls, plumbing and electrical from the basement. Remove ceiling coverings and recessed lights to expose the ceiling joists and beams. Install new keyless ceiling fixtures. Install smoke and CO detectors per code. | $11,000 | [B24-000645](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B24-000645/) |
| Jul 7, 2016 | Alteration or repair | repair strairs,relling and brick wall on front | $6,600 | [B16-001065](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B16-001065/) |
| Dec 4, 2014 | Roofing | roof repair 900 sq - HOMEOWNER | $3,200 | [B14-001399](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B14-001399/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

97 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 17, 2026 | [61 Prescott St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/61-prescott-st/) | 160 ft N | Plumbing | Stack replacement with venting | Not listed | [P26-000476](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000476/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | [27 Oxford St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/27-oxford-st/) | 730 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Installation and wiring of replacement system into existing ductwork consisting of one condenser and one air handler | $22,789 | [B26-001493](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001493/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [8 Pleasant Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/8-pleasant-ave/) | 870 ft SE | Electrical | Wire 2 Heat pump heads and 1 30 amp condensor on 3rd fl | $2,500 | [E26-001346](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001346/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [42 Vinal Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/42-vinal-ave/) | 450 ft SE | Electrical | Installation of Sub Panel, 50 Range Circuit 240V | $2,000 | [E26-001433](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001433/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [33 Vinal Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/33-vinal-ave/) | 710 ft SE | Mechanical (HVAC) | LOT B New air conditioning and heating system installation | $25,000 | [SM26-000189](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000189/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [33 Vinal Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/33-vinal-ave/) | 710 ft SE | Mechanical (HVAC) | LOT A: Installation of heating and cooling system for all units. | $25,000 | [SM26-000099](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000099/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [44 Highland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/44-highland-ave/) | 760 ft E | Alteration or repair | Install 8 Harvey classic replacement window,energy star,inserts only,no structural work | $6,992 | [B26-001069](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001069/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [114 Highland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/114-highland-ave/) | 910 ft NW | Electrical | Elevator Replacement | $154,000 | [E26-001075](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001075/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [27 Oxford St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/27-oxford-st/) | 730 ft NW | Electrical | Installation and wiring of replacement system into existing ductwork consisting of one condenser and one air handler | $5,697 | [E26-001330](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001330/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [112 Highland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/112-highland-ave/) | 770 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Install 11 Harvey classic replacement window and 1 awning,energy star,inserts only,no structural work Rental bucket truck | $12,975 | [B26-001421](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001421/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [30 Summit Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/30-summit-ave/) | 660 ft SE | Plumbing | Replace existing tub/shower with prefab acrylic base and acrylic walls. Replace valve and fixtures. No Structural Changes | Not listed | [P26-000510](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000510/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [26 Vinal Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/26-vinal-ave/) | 770 ft S | Electrical | Basement remodel | $7,500 | [E26-001266](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001266/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [33 Vinal Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/33-vinal-ave/) | 710 ft SE | Electrical | 6 new family | $82,000 | [E26-000698](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000698/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [56 School St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/56-school-st/) | 930 ft SW | Roofing | Strip and re-roof main house | $28,645 | [B26-001294](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001294/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [42 Vinal Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/42-vinal-ave/) | 450 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Install 5.74 kW panels. Will not exceed roof panel but will add 6" to height. 14 panels total. No ESS / No Structural. | $28,700 | [B26-001025](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001025/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [42 Vinal Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/42-vinal-ave/) | 450 ft SE | Electrical | Install 5.74 kW panels. Will not exceed roof panel but will add 6" to height. 14 panels total. No ESS / No Structural. | $29,000 | [E26-000950](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000950/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [30 Berkeley St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/30-berkeley-st/) | 930 ft W | Plumbing | Renew bath 2nd floor | Not listed | [P26-000444](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000444/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [56 School St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/56-school-st/) | 930 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. ( 877260, 877263) ( Unit and Unit 2) | $11,333 | [B26-001078](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001078/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [101 School St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/101-school-st/) | 290 ft W | Alteration or repair | install 5 replacement windows. no structural changes. | $13,105 | [B26-001066](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001066/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [15 Grand View Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/15-grand-view-ave/) | 680 ft E | Roofing | Remove and replace the existing mansard shingle roof (up to two layers). Inspect roof sheathing and replace damaged wood as needed. Install new ice & water shield, synthetic underlayment, drip edge, CertainTeed SwiftStart starter shingles, CertainTeed Landmark architectural shingles, and Shadow Ridg | $12,350 | [B26-001113](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001113/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [21 Vinal Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/21-vinal-ave/) | 920 ft S | Electrical | install receptacles, switches and lighting | $1,600 | [E26-001093](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001093/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [40 Highland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/40-highland-ave/) | 860 ft E | Electrical | Wiring replacement for AC (Coil / Condenser) and gas Furnace | $1,322 | [E26-001062](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001062/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [30 Berkeley St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/30-berkeley-st/) | 930 ft W | Electrical | Electrical permit for renovation of the master bathroom and master bedroom. Master Bathroom: * Install new wiring for the master bathroom. * Provide and install one dedicated circuit for an electric towel warmer. * Provide and install one dedicated circuit for electric floor heating. * Install reces | $5,000 | [E26-000885](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000885/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [24 Aldersey St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/24-aldersey-st/) | 840 ft S | Electrical | Replace existing receptacles with tamper-resistant devices. Coordinate with Eversource and request the installation of two meters. Relocate the feeders serving the two basement apartments from the public panel and reconnect them to their designated existing service disconnects. | $3,000 | [E26-001078](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001078/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [38 Oxford St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/38-oxford-st/) | 850 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization and air sealing with the Mass Save Program. No structural changes. | $3,382 | [B26-001098](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001098/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [24 Berkeley St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/24-berkeley-st/) | 840 ft W | Mechanical (HVAC) | Front 3 Family Home - Install 3 HVAC Systems. 1 located in the basement with 2 zones, 1 located inside closet on the 3rd floor, and 1 minisplit condenser combined with 3 ceiling cassette. | $61,500 | [SM26-000128](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000128/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [56 School St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/56-school-st/) | 930 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Removal of rear chimney, Front chimney Grind and point chimney from the flashing up, Supply and install 5” aluminum liner. Leak repairs, slate roofs. | $12,050 | [B26-001064](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001064/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [24 Berkeley St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/24-berkeley-st/) | 840 ft W | Electrical | Install new low voltage fire alarm | $8,500 | [E26-001063](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001063/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [8 Pleasant Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/8-pleasant-ave/) | 870 ft SE | Plumbing | 3 kitchens 3 bathrooms 3 laundry | Not listed | [P25-000449](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P25-000449/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [8 Pleasant Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/8-pleasant-ave/) | 870 ft SE | Plumbing | gas stove | Not listed | [G25-000307](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G25-000307/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [3 Lawson Terr](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/3-lawson-terr/) | 640 ft S | Roofing | strip and reroof approximately 1,100 square feet | $16,640 | [B26-001053](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001053/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [21 Vinal Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/21-vinal-ave/) | 920 ft S | Alteration or repair | (HOMEOWNER PERMIT) Add one interior wall, add cased opening to existing wall, replace existing door, install new closet door, install trifold glass door, refinish floors, repaint | $17,650 | [B26-000950](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000950/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [22 Oxford St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/22-oxford-st/) | 650 ft NW | Electrical | Service Upgrade | $18,000 | [E26-001006](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001006/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [29 Summit Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/29-summit-ave/) | 600 ft SE | Electrical | 1 Bathroom electrical, Living Lights, dining lights | $1,500 | [E26-000900](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000900/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [29 Summit Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/29-summit-ave/) | 600 ft SE | Plumbing | 1 half bath on first floor | Not listed | [P26-000382](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000382/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [17 Aldersey St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/17-aldersey-st/) | 820 ft SE | Electrical | installation of new complete 800 amp service on front house with 9 meters total and 1 200 amp service on back house with installation of transformer from Eversource. | $30,000 | [E26-000419](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000419/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [23 Putnam St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/23-putnam-st/) | 600 ft S | Roofing | strip and reroof approximately 2,200 square feet | $24,460 | [B26-000839](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000839/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [24 Berkeley St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/24-berkeley-st/) | 840 ft W | Mechanical (HVAC) | Rear Cottage Home - Install 2 Minisplit heat pump condensers combined with 2 wall mounts for the basement, 2 ceiling cassette, and 1 slim ducted air handler located in the attic. | $39,000 | [SM26-000094](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000094/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [30 Berkeley St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/30-berkeley-st/) | 930 ft W | Alteration or repair | Bathroom remodeling -Unit 2 | $32,650 | [B26-000858](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000858/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [75 School St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/75-school-st/) | 560 ft SW | Mechanical (HVAC) | Air handler in the basement and one in the attic, sheet metal is needed for the supply and returns, 2 new condensers outside | $34,890 | [SM26-000100](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000100/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [49 Putnam St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/49-putnam-st/) | 290 ft SE | Electrical | remove and reinstall existing smoke detectors (2) due to repairs in the front foyer E26-000211 | $900 | [E26-000877](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000877/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [114 School St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/114-school-st/) | 430 ft NW | Plumbing | remodel | Not listed | [P26-000222](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000222/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [29 Summit Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/29-summit-ave/) | 600 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Remodel first floor to acommodate a half bath. Exhaust fan to exterior, plumb and electrical. | $18,600 | [B26-000779](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000779/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [115 Highland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/115-highland-ave/) | 880 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Rear Deck Repairs adjacent to garage | $232,300 | [B26-000557](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000557/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [109 School St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/109-school-st/) | 320 ft NW | Plumbing | Install Rinnai RE180iN Tankless Hot Water Heater in the Basement | Not listed | [P26-000228](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000228/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [109 School St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/109-school-st/) | 320 ft NW | Plumbing | Install Rinnai RE180iN Tankless Hot Water Heater in the Basement | Not listed | [G26-000194](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000194/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [55 Putnam St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/55-putnam-st/) | 260 ft SE | Electrical | 400A service upgrade | $3,000 | [E26-000834](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000834/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [4 Putnam St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/4-putnam-st/) | 910 ft S | Alteration or repair | Bathroom renovation, existing footprint to stay the same | $28,900 | [B26-000767](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000767/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [34 Putnam St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/34-putnam-st/) | 410 ft S | Plumbing | 1/2 bathroom on 2nd floor | Not listed | [P26-000327](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000327/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [4 Putnam St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/4-putnam-st/) | 910 ft S | Plumbing | Bathroom remodel | Not listed | [P26-000321](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000321/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [16 Summit Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/16-summit-ave/) | 870 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Minor renovation to the interior only. Remove existing kitchen cabinetry and replace with new in its entirety. Add two new bathrooms one on second floor and one in the basement. Renovate existing bathroom on 1st floor. Install new wet bar in basement level. Remove existing room ACT ceiling and strap | $92,000 | [B26-000403](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000403/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [24 Berkeley St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/24-berkeley-st/) | 840 ft W | Electrical | Cottage house | $15,000 | [E26-000796](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000796/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [1 Montrose St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/1-montrose-st/) | 960 ft N | Alteration or repair | front porch, replacement of deck joist and wood decking, same footprint, new concrete footings only if needed. replace 1 basement window | $7,100 | [B26-000420](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000420/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [12 Putnam St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/12-putnam-st/) | 730 ft S | Electrical | rewire wall oven with appropriately sized wire | $2,000 | [E26-000680](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000680/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [12 Putnam St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/12-putnam-st/) | 730 ft S | Electrical | Replace wire for wall oven with appropriate size | $2,000 | [E26-000679](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000679/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [114 School St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/114-school-st/) | 430 ft NW | Electrical | Replace 2 gang meter bank with new 400A 4 gang meter bank, add one house panel and 1 new panel for ADU. Wire ADU adu B26-000072 | $14,250 | [E26-000628](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000628/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [24 Berkeley St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/24-berkeley-st/) | 840 ft W | Plumbing | 1 water heater, 1 half bath, 1 kitchen with ice maker, 1 master bath, 1 laundry and 2 full baths. | Not listed | [P26-000286](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000286/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [24 Berkeley St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/24-berkeley-st/) | 840 ft W | Electrical | Install low voltage fire alarm to monitor sprinkler system | $2,500 | [E26-000623](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000623/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [34 Putnam St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/34-putnam-st/) | 410 ft S | Alteration or repair | 5 Windows replacement, 2 interior door replacement, plaster ceilings | $8,000 | [B26-000593](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000593/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 38 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | [39 Berkeley St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/39-berkeley-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Mechanical (HVAC) | Installation of HVAC System | $26,350 | [SM26-000195](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000195/) |
| Oct 8, 2026 | [8 Aldersey St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/8-aldersey-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Alteration or repair | Rebuild existing back deck in kind. Replace rotten framing members and decking | $35,000 | [B26-001357](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001357/) |
| Oct 8, 2026 | [26 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/26-summer-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Alteration or repair | Interior gut rehab single family home. Add 3/4 bath to third floor. Replace all insulation, drywall and plaster, cabinets, fixtures. Replace windows with Harvey Classic windows. | $330,000 | [B26-001117](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001117/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [33 Preston Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/33-preston-rd/) | 0.22 mi W | Fence, wall or deck | Replace front windows and entry door including moldings. Remove old PT boards off the back deck and install trex boards | $9,200 | [B26-001255](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001255/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [9 Preston Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/9-preston-rd/) | 0.19 mi SW | Addition | Installation of 2 outdoor condensers and 6 wall mount mini spits inside The system being installed is ductless | $39,655 | [B26-001412](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001412/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [9 Preston Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/9-preston-rd/) | 0.19 mi SW | Electrical | power for 2 condensers | $600 | [E26-001285](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001285/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [26 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/26-summer-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Electrical | house rewire after a fire, service is newer 200A existing. | $28,500 | [E26-001242](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001242/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [24 Wesley Park](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/24-wesley-park/) | 0.19 mi S | Alteration or repair | install 1 replacement window. no structural changes. | $2,763 | [B26-001518](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001518/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [24 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/24-summer-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Alteration or repair | (Homeowner Permit) Masonry repair The existing chimney above the roofline is deteriorated and requires reconstruction. This application proposes rebuilding the chimney from the roofline up, matching the existing height, dimensions, and overall appearance. The replacement will use brick and mortar se | $2,700 | [B26-001507](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001507/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [40 School St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/40-school-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Interior Demolition and Framing: selective interior demolition, reconfigure portions of the primary bedroom, guest bedroom, hallway, kitchen, bathroom, laundry area, and living areas, remove and construct non-load-bearing partitions and relocate interior door openings, perform structural modificatio | $203,000 | [B26-001183](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001183/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [28 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/28-summer-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Alteration or repair | Basement sill and crawlspace insulation | $1,238 | [B26-001186](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001186/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [25 Highland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/25-highland-ave/) | 0.23 mi E | Electrical | Wiring of a jockey pump. | $7,000 | [E26-001377](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001377/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [8 Richdale Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/8-richdale-ave/) | 0.22 mi N | Electrical | Connections to (2) condensers, (1) air handler in basement, and (1) floor mounted head. Service upgrade to 200 amps. | $20,000 | [E26-000904](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000904/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [8 Richdale Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/8-richdale-ave/) | 0.22 mi N | Electrical | Penetrations to install (2) air source heat pumps; associated with electric permit E26-000904. | $5,000 | [B26-001404](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001404/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [111 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/111-summer-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Electrical | Installation of EV Charger with load management device off of unit main circuit breaker. | $2,500 | [E26-001209](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001209/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [111 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/111-summer-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Electrical | Installation of EV Charger with load management device off of unit main circuit breaker. | $3,500 | [E26-001208](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001208/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [40 School St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/40-school-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Plumbing | kitchen and bath remodel | Not listed | [P26-000491](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000491/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [108 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/108-summer-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Electrical | Installation of EV Charger | $700 | [E26-000397](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000397/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [67 Walnut St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/67-walnut-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Alteration or repair | install 7 replacement windows. no structural changes. | $22,521 | [B26-000149](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000149/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [30 Walnut St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/30-walnut-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Mass Save Weatherization/Insulation. Work Scope Attached | $15,254 | [B26-000809](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000809/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [30 Walnut St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/30-walnut-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Mechanical (HVAC) | Install HyperHeat system in basement and second floor closet. This will be a complete ductwork system sealed and wrapped. | $58,000 | [SM26-000124](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000124/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [30 Walnut St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/30-walnut-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Electrical | Wiring of new High Velocity Heat Pumps | $4,000 | [E26-001083](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001083/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [40 School St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/40-school-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Electrical | Wire in new replacement hvac system | $1,200 | [E26-000580](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000580/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [17 Bow St Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/17-bow-st-pl/) | 0.23 mi S | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. Only working on unit 1. | $2,000 | [B26-000955](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000955/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [30 Walnut St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/30-walnut-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Whole Home Project: Electrical, Plumbing, Drywall Patching & Plaster Work, Second Floor Rear Bath Work, Turning Bedroom into Bath and Laundry, Finish Materials for Newly Established Second Floor Bathroom and Laundry, First Floor Bathroom Re-Configure, Kitchen Space Renovation, Cabinet Construction f | $168,760 | [B26-000803](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000803/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [362 Medford St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/362-medford-st/) | 0.25 mi N | Electrical | Penetrations to install 8 ductless air source heat pumps; associated with electric permit E26-000770. | $8,000 | [B26-000814](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000814/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [362 Medford St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/362-medford-st/) | 0.25 mi N | Electrical | Install (8) ductless air source heat pump systems. Connections to (8) exterior condensers, and (15) wall mounted heads. No change in service. | $93,000 | [E26-000770](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000770/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [25 Montrose St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/25-montrose-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Alteration or repair | Replace kitchen cabinet, paint entire house Install new kitchen, Install new flooring throughout entire unit | $15,000 | [B26-000595](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000595/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [33 Preston Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/33-preston-rd/) | 0.22 mi W | Mechanical (HVAC) | Install new sheet metal duct supply and return. | $16,000 | [SM26-000059](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000059/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [362 Medford St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/362-medford-st/) | 0.25 mi N | Alteration or repair | Attic insulation and air sealing to R-60. Basement air sealing. Wall insulation. | $27,865 | [B26-000245](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000245/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [26 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/26-summer-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Alteration or repair | Interior demolition. All cabinets, fixtures, finishes, sheetrock. | $50,000 | [B26-000757](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000757/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [30 Walnut St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/30-walnut-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Plumbing | Renovation of 2 bathrooms, 1 laundry, 1 kitchen, 1 half bathroom | Not listed | [P26-000317](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000317/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [22 Thorpe St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/22-thorpe-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Roofing | Remove all roofing materials and install premium Owens Corning roofing materials. Remove all debris. | $21,858 | [B26-000708](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000708/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [9 Hillside Park](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/9-hillside-park/) | 0.22 mi S | Electrical | Rewire 4 units and upgrade service to 400 amps B25-000638 | $65,000 | [E26-000625](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000625/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [24 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/24-summer-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Alteration or repair | Refurbish existing front porch with traditional materials to comply with historic requirements, without porch size alteration | $7,500 | [B26-000472](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000472/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [9 Hillside Park](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/9-hillside-park/) | 0.22 mi S | Alteration or repair | Interior and exterior gut renovation based on attached plans | $415,000 | [B25-000638](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B25-000638/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [30 Walnut St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/30-walnut-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Electrical | Remodel Kitchen, Bathrooms, rewire dwelling new branch circuits installation of new 200amp OH Service for single family dwelling | $50,000 | [E26-000682](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000682/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [24 Thorpe St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/24-thorpe-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Electrical | Scope of Work: Rewire front entry (foyer) areas of a two-family dwelling. Install new lighting and receptacles. Details: Install (4) recessed lights (interior) Install (2) receptacle outlets Install (2) exterior recessed light fixtures | $2,500 | [E26-000640](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000640/) |

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## More on this street

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

- [56 Prescott St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/56-prescott-st/): newest permit Oct 6, 2025
- [47 Prescott St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/47-prescott-st/): newest permit Nov 4, 2024
- [61 Prescott St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/61-prescott-st/): newest permit Aug 17, 2026
- [63 Prescott St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/63-prescott-st/): newest permit Jul 18, 2025
- [32 Prescott St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/32-prescott-st/): newest permit Jan 27, 2025
- [27 Prescott St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/27-prescott-st/): newest permit Apr 18, 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 2026-10-10 21:35 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 16 permits at this address and 97 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/53-prescott-st/