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56 School St
Somerville, MA 02143
53 Prescott St: demolition permitted Aug 27, a new building Sep 24.
Three permits here in the last two years. The newest, Aug 25: Strip and re-roof main house. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 130 more permits (125 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 930 ft away.
The city's data portal didn't answer in time. "Here" shows our copy of the last two years, which we checked 2026-10-08 07:10 UTC. Data status
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Strip and re-roof main houseRoofingAug 25$28,645
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Residential weatherization/air sealingAlteration or repairAug 4$11,333
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Removal of rear chimney, Front chimney Grind and point chimney from the flashing upAlteration or repairJul 23$12,050
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Installation of 2 outdoor condensers and 6 wall mount mini spits inside The system being installed is ductless9 Preston Rd · 100 ft W · AdditionOct 2$39,655
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Power for 2 condensers9 Preston Rd · 100 ft W · ElectricalSep 30$600
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Replace front windows and entry door including moldings33 Preston Rd · 390 ft W · Fence, wall or deckOct 7$9,200
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Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program25 Greene St · 670 ft NW · Alteration or repairOct 6$4,493
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Installation of Sub Panel, 50 Range Circuit 240V42 Vinal Ave · 1,000 ft E · ElectricalOct 1$2,000
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House rewire after a fire, service is newer 200A existing26 Summer St · 790 ft SE · ElectricalSep 29$28,500
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(Homeowner Permit) Masonry repair The existing chimney above the roofline is deteriorated and requires…24 Summer St · 810 ft SE · Alteration or repairSep 29$2,700
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Interior Demolition and Framing: selective interior demolition40 School St · 290 ft SW · Alteration or repairSep 24$203,000
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Construct a 24'-4" x 20'-4" foundation for cottage style house PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT B26-00025253 Prescott St · 930 ft NE · New buildingSep 24$300
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Basement sill and crawlspace insulation28 Summer St · 750 ft SE · Alteration or repairSep 22$1,238
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Convert existing 2-unit house to a 3-unit house53 Prescott St · 930 ft NE · Alteration or repairSep 22$593,000
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White PVC Fascia board replacement on entire perimeter of up roof (135 linear feet)18 Greene St · 760 ft NW · Alteration or repairSep 17$9,893
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Interior remodel consisting of finish upgrades only397 Somerville Ave · 840 ft S · Alteration or repairSep 17$2,500
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Insulation61 Avon St · 980 ft NW · Alteration or repairSep 16$7,138
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Gas line to deck grill20 Landers St · 480 ft SW · PlumbingSep 11not listed
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Installation and wiring of replacement system into existing ductwork consisting of one condenser and one air…27 Oxford St · 960 ft N · ElectricalSep 10$5,697
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Replace drainage piping for kitchen and bathroom26 Knapp St · 710 ft SW · PlumbingSep 1not listed
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Installation of EV Charger with load management device off of unit main circuit breaker × 2 permits111 Summer St · 630 ft NW · ElectricalSep 1$6,000
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Rear Porch repair as needed, same as, same size17 Laurel Terr · 800 ft W · Alteration or repairAug 31$10,000
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Basement remodel26 Vinal Ave · 840 ft E · ElectricalAug 28$7,500
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Demolition 3 Car Garages DEMO ON OR AFTER SEPTEMBER 15, 202653 Prescott St · 930 ft NE · DemolitionAug 27$5,000
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Kitchen and bath remodel40 School St · 290 ft SW · PlumbingAug 26not listed
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Gas furnace replacement42 Preston Rd · 520 ft W · PlumbingAug 26not listed
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Add a 17' x 4' wide foundation on left front of building CONSTRUCTION PERMIT B26-00022753 Prescott St · 930 ft NE · AdditionAug 25$7,000
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Installation of EV Charger108 Summer St · 580 ft NW · ElectricalAug 19$700
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Install 5.74 kW panels42 Vinal Ave · 1,000 ft E · Alteration or repairAug 19$28,700
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Install 5.74 kW panels42 Vinal Ave · 1,000 ft E · ElectricalAug 12$29,000
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First floor: 1 half bathroom and 3 electric water heaters Second floor: Units 20159 Bow St · 990 ft SE · PlumbingAug 6not listed
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Renew bath 2nd floor30 Berkeley St · 700 ft N · PlumbingAug 4not listed
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Install 5 replacement windows101 School St · 790 ft NE · Alteration or repairAug 3$13,105
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Install receptacles, switches and lighting21 Vinal Ave · 1,000 ft E · ElectricalJul 28$1,600
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Electrical permit for renovation of the master bathroom and master bedroom30 Berkeley St · 700 ft N · ElectricalJul 28$5,000
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Replace existing receptacles with tamper-resistant devices24 Aldersey St · 960 ft E · ElectricalJul 24$3,000
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Residential weatherization and air sealing with the Mass Save Program38 Oxford St · 890 ft N · Alteration or repairJul 24$3,382
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Front 3 Family Home - Install 3 HVAC Systems24 Berkeley St · 640 ft N · Mechanical (HVAC)Jul 23$61,500
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Install new low voltage fire alarm24 Berkeley St · 640 ft N · ElectricalJul 22$8,500
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Install (6) air handlers, 6 condensers, (6) ervs, all duct work471 Somerville Ave · 940 ft SW · Mechanical (HVAC)Jul 21$102,927
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Strip and reroof approximately 1,100 square feet3 Lawson Terr · 790 ft E · RoofingJul 21$16,640
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Wiring replacement for a Condenser and water heater25 Osgood St · 530 ft W · ElectricalJul 20$1,285
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Wire in new replacement hvac system40 School St · 290 ft SW · ElectricalJul 16$1,200
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(HOMEOWNER PERMIT) Add one interior wall21 Vinal Ave · 1,000 ft E · Alteration or repairJul 16$17,650
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Fire escape roof area asphalt shingled roof being replaced in kind114 Summer St · 670 ft NW · RoofingJul 15$6,200
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Service Upgrade22 Oxford St · 840 ft N · ElectricalJul 14$18,000
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Jul 9$15,925
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Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program17 Bow St Pl · 790 ft SE · Alteration or repairJul 8$2,000
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6 smoke detectors13 Greene St · 700 ft W · ElectricalJul 1$1,000
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Strip and reroof approximately 2,200 square feet23 Putnam St · 720 ft E · RoofingJun 29$24,460
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Rear Cottage Home - Install 2 Minisplit heat pump condensers combined with 2 wall mounts for the basement24 Berkeley St · 640 ft N · Mechanical (HVAC)Jun 26$39,000
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Jun 26not listed
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Bathroom remodeling -Unit 230 Berkeley St · 700 ft N · Alteration or repairJun 26$32,650
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Air handler in the basement and one in the attic75 School St · 380 ft NE · Mechanical (HVAC)Jun 23$34,890
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Remove and reinstall existing smoke detectors (2) due to repairs in the front foyer E26-00021149 Putnam St · 970 ft E · ElectricalJun 23$900
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CORRECT VIOLATION FILE #26-013922 Cut and cap water to sink397 Somerville Ave · 840 ft S · ElectricalJun 21$800
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Cut & Cap kitchen sink in apartment397 Somerville Ave · 840 ft S · PlumbingJun 16not listed
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Remodel114 School St · 950 ft NE · PlumbingJun 16not listed
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Install Rinnai RE180iN Tankless Hot Water Heater in the Basement × 2 permits109 School St · 940 ft NE · PlumbingJun 12not listed
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Install new sheet metal duct supply and return33 Preston Rd · 390 ft W · Mechanical (HVAC)Jun 11$16,000
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Disconnect electricity from stove to panel in illegal apartment397 Somerville Ave · 840 ft S · ElectricalJun 11$800
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Bathroom renovation, existing footprint to stay the same4 Putnam St · 570 ft SE · Alteration or repairJun 10$28,900
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1/2 bathroom on 2nd floor34 Putnam St · 690 ft E · PlumbingJun 5not listed
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Bathroom remodel4 Putnam St · 570 ft SE · PlumbingJun 5not listed
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Remove and replace 7 windows18 Loring St · 860 ft W · Alteration or repairJun 5$7,895
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Cottage house24 Berkeley St · 640 ft N · ElectricalJun 4$15,000
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Install 4 outdoor receptacles and 1 light fixture on rear porch outdoor counter area20 Landers St · 480 ft SW · ElectricalJun 3$3,100
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Interior demolition26 Summer St · 790 ft SE · Alteration or repairJun 2$50,000
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Insulate Walls, Attic, and Kneewall22 Knapp St · 700 ft SW · Alteration or repairJun 1$9,334
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Bathroom kitchen Reno13 Greene St · 700 ft W · ElectricalMay 26$7,000
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May 14 to 22not listed
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Customer called saying they needed an electrician to fix damaged wire on side of house435 Somerville Ave · 770 ft SW · ElectricalMay 21$200
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17 replacement windows being installed22 Knapp St · 700 ft SW · Alteration or repairMay 21$20,600
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Refurbish existing front porch with traditional materials to comply with historic requirements24 Summer St · 810 ft SE · Alteration or repairMay 19$7,500
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Rewire wall oven with appropriately sized wire12 Putnam St · 560 ft E · ElectricalMay 14$2,000
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Replace wire for wall oven with appropriate size12 Putnam St · 560 ft E · ElectricalMay 14$2,000
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Replace 2 gang meter bank with new 400A 4 gang meter bank114 School St · 950 ft NE · ElectricalMay 14$14,250
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1 water heater, 1 half bath, 1 kitchen with ice maker24 Berkeley St · 640 ft N · PlumbingMay 11not listed
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Make sure power is disconnected at the garage for demolition53 Prescott St · 930 ft NE · ElectricalMay 11$300
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Wire new cottage with new service53 Prescott St · 930 ft NE · ElectricalMay 11$10,000
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Complete wiring of a 4 family with 400 amp service53 Prescott St · 930 ft NE · ElectricalMay 11$25,000
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Remove existing shingle roof and replace16 Greene St · 770 ft W · RoofingMay 6$17,500
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Install low voltage fire alarm to monitor sprinkler system24 Berkeley St · 640 ft N · ElectricalMay 4$2,500
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5 Windows replacement, 2 interior door replacement, plaster ceilings34 Putnam St · 690 ft E · Alteration or repairMay 1$8,000
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Install 1 replacement window24 Wesley Park · 0.20 mi SE · Alteration or repairSep 29$2,763
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LOT B New air conditioning and heating system installation33 Vinal Ave · 0.20 mi E · Mechanical (HVAC)Sep 24$25,000
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LOT A: Installation of heating and cooling system for all units33 Vinal Ave · 0.20 mi E · Mechanical (HVAC)Sep 24$25,000
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Elevator Replacement114 Highland Ave · 0.22 mi N · ElectricalSep 21$154,000
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Remove and replace 1 entry door74 Avon St · 0.21 mi NW · Alteration or repairSep 15$3,000
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Create an Accessible Route from Exterior Facility to Unit One Egress Door38 Laurel St · 0.20 mi W · Alteration or repairSep 15$20,000
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Install 11 Harvey classic replacement window and 1 awning,energy star,inserts only,no structural work Rental…112 Highland Ave · 0.21 mi N · Alteration or repairSep 10$12,975
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Upgrading existing 100A Panel, Mini split wiring (0.75 Ton)72 Berkeley St · 0.24 mi NW · ElectricalSep 9$2,250
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To erect a 60x90 canopy tent with 42" stakes29 Central St · 0.22 mi W · OtherSep 3$10,519
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Replace existing tub/shower with prefab acrylic base and acrylic walls30 Summit Ave · 0.20 mi E · PlumbingSep 2not listed
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Install ductless mini split72 Berkeley St · 0.24 mi NW · ElectricalAug 27$11,000
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6 new family33 Vinal Ave · 0.20 mi E · ElectricalAug 25$82,000
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Install plumbing for 2 units, 2 kitchens17 Carlton St · 0.24 mi S · PlumbingAug 20not listed
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2 outlets and 2 lights on a porch11r Dane St · 0.22 mi SW · ElectricalAug 20$1,000
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Stack replacement with venting61 Prescott St · 0.20 mi NE · PlumbingAug 17not listed
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Demolition/make safe and UFER ground17 Carlton St · 0.24 mi S · ElectricalAug 10$1,200
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Remove and rebuild existing roof deck in the same size and layout14 Carlton St · 0.24 mi S · Alteration or repairAug 5$21,900
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Complete renovation reconstruction of existing residential building17 Carlton St · 0.24 mi S · Alteration or repairAug 5$700,000
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Remove and reinstall PowerWall ESS for house being re-sided2 Park Pl · 0.19 mi W · ElectricalJul 20$2,100
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Wiring of 1 ductless mini split72 Berkeley St · 0.24 mi NW · ElectricalJul 20$800
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Remove and replace 19 windows, like for like487 Somerville Ave · 0.20 mi SW · Alteration or repairJul 16$30,702
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Renovation, basement combi unit, washer and 2 full bath65 Berkeley St · 0.23 mi NW · PlumbingJul 13not listed
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Renovation, basement combi unit65 Berkeley St · 0.23 mi NW · PlumbingJul 13not listed
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1 Bathroom electrical, Living Lights, dining lights29 Summit Ave · 0.21 mi E · ElectricalJul 7$1,500
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1 half bath on first floor29 Summit Ave · 0.21 mi E · PlumbingJul 2not listed
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Installation of new complete 800 amp service on front house with 9 meters total and 1 200 amp service on back…17 Aldersey St · 0.21 mi E · ElectricalJun 30$30,000
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Upgrade service due to insurance requirements9 Carlton St · 0.22 mi S · ElectricalJun 29$6,500
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Unit A Installation of (5) Rectangle Window Inserts11r Dane St · 0.22 mi SW · Alteration or repairJun 29$45,654
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AES 7788F Radio Installation for FACU72 Berkeley St · 0.24 mi NW · ElectricalJun 17$650
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Remodel first floor to acommodate a half bath29 Summit Ave · 0.21 mi E · Alteration or repairJun 16$18,600
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Water heater Gas test5 Laurel Ave · 0.22 mi W · PlumbingJun 15not listed
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Rear Deck Repairs adjacent to garage115 Highland Ave · 0.24 mi N · Alteration or repairJun 15$232,300
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400A service upgrade55 Putnam St · 0.20 mi E · ElectricalJun 10$3,000
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Minor renovation to the interior only16 Summit Ave · 0.23 mi E · Alteration or repairJun 5$92,000
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Replace existing control panel22 Laurel St · 0.22 mi W · ElectricalMay 27$2,000
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Rewire 4 units and upgrade service to 400 amps B25-0006389 Hillside Park · 0.23 mi SE · ElectricalMay 19$65,000
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Interior and exterior gut renovation based on attached plans9 Hillside Park · 0.23 mi SE · Alteration or repairMay 19$415,000
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Install flex duct as needed for ASHP install in all 3 units24 Laurel St · 0.21 mi W · Mechanical (HVAC)May 14$5,000
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Units 2 + 3 only - remove existing water heaters and swap with hybrid electric water heaters in same location24 Laurel St · 0.21 mi W · PlumbingMay 14not listed
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Install (3) ASHP systems for units 1-324 Laurel St · 0.21 mi W · ElectricalMay 14$50,000
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Egress window Excavate the ground near the foundation wall of the house approx. 3ft.deep72 Berkeley St · 0.24 mi NW · Alteration or repairMay 14$12,800
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Install fire radio1 Bow Market Way · 0.24 mi SE · ElectricalMay 12$594
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Siding on entire house to be completed2 Park Pl · 0.19 mi W · Alteration or repairMay 12$62,890
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Installation of (2) Annunciator Panels33 Bow St · 0.24 mi SE · ElectricalMay 4$3,000
- 40 School St newest permit Sep 24, 2026
- 75 School St newest permit Jun 23, 2026
- 77 School St newest permit Jul 21, 2025
- 24 School St newest permit Nov 5, 2024
- 92 School St newest permit Aug 28, 2025
- 93 School St newest permit Oct 31, 2025
- 96 School St newest permit Jul 31, 2025
- 100 School St newest permit Nov 24, 2025
- 101 School St newest permit Aug 3, 2026
- 8 School St newest permit Jul 9, 2026
Somerville Inspectional Services Division updated its data Oct 8, 2026. We checked it Oct 8, 07:10 UTC. See the city's official records (SomerStat, City of Somerville, ODbL 1.0).
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