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59 Bow St
Somerville, MA 02143
The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $700,000 alteration or repair at 17 Carlton St, permitted Aug 5.
Three permits here in the last two years. The newest, Aug 6: First floor: 1 half bathroom and 3 electric water heaters Second floor: Units 201. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 118 more permits (114 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 790 ft away.
The city's data portal didn't answer in time. "Here" shows our copy of the last two years, which we checked 2026-10-06 17:57 UTC. Data status
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Aug 6not listed
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Jan 16$1,900,000
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User groundElectricalMar 5, 2025$1,500
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Remove asbestos containing building materials40 Union Sq · 900 ft SE · Alteration or repairOct 5$58,500
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House rewire after a fire, service is newer 200A existing26 Summer St · 330 ft N · ElectricalSep 29$28,500
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Install 1 replacement window24 Wesley Park · 690 ft NE · Alteration or repairSep 29$2,763
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(Homeowner Permit) Masonry repair The existing chimney above the roofline is deteriorated and requires…24 Summer St · 300 ft N · Alteration or repairSep 29$2,700
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Replace roof deck and railings on the third floor9 Sanborn Ave · 870 ft E · Alteration or repairSep 29$17,825
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Interior Demolition and Framing: selective interior demolition40 School St · 860 ft NW · Alteration or repairSep 24$203,000
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Basement sill and crawlspace insulation28 Summer St · 360 ft N · Alteration or repairSep 22$1,238
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Remove and replace 13 windows4 Lake St · 670 ft S · Alteration or repairSep 18$22,985
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Interior remodel consisting of finish upgrades only397 Somerville Ave · 410 ft W · Alteration or repairSep 17$2,500
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Gas line to deck grill20 Landers St · 960 ft NW · PlumbingSep 11not listed
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Install a new gas fire Furnace329 Somerville Ave · 530 ft SE · PlumbingSep 10not listed
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Basement remodel26 Vinal Ave · 770 ft NE · ElectricalAug 28$7,500
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NEW RUBBER ROOF - Strip and Install Labor and material: Rubber roofing Scope of work: - We will be a removing…9 Sanborn Ave · 870 ft E · RoofingAug 27$7,200
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Kitchen and bath remodel40 School St · 860 ft NW · PlumbingAug 26not listed
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Strip and re-roof main house56 School St · 990 ft NW · RoofingAug 25$28,645
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Install plumbing for 2 units, 2 kitchens17 Carlton St · 490 ft SW · PlumbingAug 20not listed
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Remove (x3) existing gas fired boilers and replace with (x3) new ones290 Washington St · 970 ft S · Alteration or repairAug 17$390,367
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Replace all rails on decks from existing PVC to PT lumber, 42" high6 Giles Park · 580 ft E · Alteration or repairAug 16$14,422
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Demolition/make safe and UFER ground17 Carlton St · 490 ft SW · ElectricalAug 10$1,200
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Associated electrical work and fire alarm with boiler replacement290 Washington St · 970 ft S · ElectricalAug 6$40,000
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Remove and rebuild existing roof deck in the same size and layout14 Carlton St · 410 ft SW · Alteration or repairAug 5$21,900
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Complete renovation reconstruction of existing residential building17 Carlton St · 490 ft SW · Alteration or repairAug 5$700,000
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Remove (x3) existing gas fired boilers and replace with (x3) new Lochinvar Condensing boilers × 2 permits290 Washington St · 970 ft S · PlumbingAug 4not listed
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Residential weatherization/air sealing56 School St · 990 ft NW · Alteration or repairAug 4$11,333
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Mass Save Weatherization/Insulation30 Walnut St · 870 ft E · Alteration or repairAug 3$15,254
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Bathroom Electrical WORK @ 259 WASHINGTON ST21 Union Sq · 930 ft SE · ElectricalJul 31$1,500
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@ 259 Washington st in existing commercial space21 Union Sq · 930 ft SE · Alteration or repairJul 29$25,000
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Install receptacles, switches and lighting21 Vinal Ave · 730 ft NE · ElectricalJul 28$1,600
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Install HyperHeat system in basement and second floor closet30 Walnut St · 870 ft E · Mechanical (HVAC)Jul 27$58,000
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Wiring of new High Velocity Heat Pumps30 Walnut St · 870 ft E · ElectricalJul 27$4,000
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Replace existing receptacles with tamper-resistant devices24 Aldersey St · 780 ft NE · ElectricalJul 24$3,000
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Removal of rear chimney, Front chimney Grind and point chimney from the flashing up56 School St · 990 ft NW · Alteration or repairJul 23$12,050
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Boiler replacement313 Washington St · 830 ft SW · PlumbingJul 21not listed
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Strip and reroof approximately 1,100 square feet3 Lawson Terr · 870 ft NE · RoofingJul 21$16,640
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Wire in new replacement hvac system40 School St · 860 ft NW · ElectricalJul 16$1,200
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(HOMEOWNER PERMIT) Add one interior wall21 Vinal Ave · 730 ft NE · Alteration or repairJul 16$17,650
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Jul 9$15,925
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Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program17 Bow St Pl · 260 ft N · Alteration or repairJul 8$2,000
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Replace Garage rubber roof24 Warren Ave · 940 ft E · Alteration or repairJul 8$4,800
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Replacing recessed light in unit 12 and 21 due to water damage from weather heater in unit 3417 Bow St · 690 ft E · ElectricalJul 7$2,000
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Roof Recover285 Washington St · 790 ft S · RoofingJul 7$39,693
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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 · 940 ft NE · ElectricalJun 30$30,000
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Upgrade service due to insurance requirements9 Carlton St · 370 ft SW · ElectricalJun 29$6,500
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Strip and reroof approximately 2,200 square feet23 Putnam St · 880 ft N · RoofingJun 29$24,460
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Installation of central heating and cooling with gas furnace and ac329 Somerville Ave · 530 ft SE · Mechanical (HVAC)Jun 24$15,000
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Whole Home Project: Electrical30 Walnut St · 870 ft E · Alteration or repairJun 24$168,760
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Move exsisting smokes, pull stations and horns out to accommodate new framing329 Somerville Ave · 530 ft SE · ElectricalJun 23$500
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CORRECT VIOLATION FILE #26-013922 Cut and cap water to sink397 Somerville Ave · 410 ft W · ElectricalJun 21$800
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Cut & Cap kitchen sink in apartment397 Somerville Ave · 410 ft W · PlumbingJun 16not listed
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Disconnect electricity from stove to panel in illegal apartment397 Somerville Ave · 410 ft W · ElectricalJun 11$800
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Wire room for lights power and heat B26-000400329 Somerville Ave · 530 ft SE · ElectricalJun 11$25,000
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Bathroom renovation, existing footprint to stay the same4 Putnam St · 570 ft N · Alteration or repairJun 10$28,900
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Install pendant lights, ceiling fan21 Union Sq · 930 ft SE · ElectricalJun 9$6,500
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Replace boiler313 Washington St · 830 ft SW · PlumbingJun 8not listed
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Remodel a existing Liquor store329 Somerville Ave · 530 ft SE · PlumbingJun 5not listed
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Bathroom remodel4 Putnam St · 570 ft N · PlumbingJun 5not listed
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Install 4 outdoor receptacles and 1 light fixture on rear porch outdoor counter area20 Landers St · 960 ft NW · ElectricalJun 3$3,100
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Interior demolition26 Summer St · 330 ft N · Alteration or repairJun 2$50,000
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Rebuilding a brick wall that is in bad condition at left side rear of building Install all the necessary…1 Bow St · 780 ft SE · Alteration or repairJun 2$173,550
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Renovation of 2 bathrooms, 1 laundry, 1 kitchen, 1 half bathroom30 Walnut St · 870 ft E · PlumbingMay 29not listed
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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 · 780 ft W · ElectricalMay 21$200
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Rewire 4 units and upgrade service to 400 amps B25-0006389 Hillside Park · 750 ft NE · ElectricalMay 19$65,000
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Refurbish existing front porch with traditional materials to comply with historic requirements24 Summer St · 300 ft N · Alteration or repairMay 19$7,500
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Interior and exterior gut renovation based on attached plans9 Hillside Park · 750 ft NE · Alteration or repairMay 19$415,000
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Rewire wall oven with appropriately sized wire12 Putnam St · 750 ft N · ElectricalMay 14$2,000
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Replace wire for wall oven with appropriate size12 Putnam St · 750 ft N · ElectricalMay 14$2,000
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Remodel Kitchen, Bathrooms, rewire dwelling new branch circuits installation of new 200amp OH Service30 Walnut St · 870 ft E · ElectricalMay 13$50,000
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Service Package - EPDM Repairs Parapet wall roof improvement - Install new 1/4" Tapered insulation (diverting…19 Bow St · 590 ft E · Alteration or repairMay 13$8,152
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3000 Amp 480 Volt electric service321 Washington St · 810 ft SW · ElectricalMay 12$350,000
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Install fire radio1 Bow Market Way · 330 ft SE · ElectricalMay 12$594
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Buildout restaurant @ 302 Somerville Ave300 Somerville Ave · 790 ft SE · New buildingMay 6$200,000
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Installation of (2) Annunciator Panels33 Bow St · 470 ft E · ElectricalMay 4$3,000
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Furnish and Install 1 new toilet and 1 new lavatory sink Juliet Social Club @ 257 Washington St21 Union Sq · 930 ft SE · PlumbingMay 1not listed
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Installation of 2 outdoor condensers and 6 wall mount mini spits inside The system being installed is ductless9 Preston Rd · 0.19 mi NW · AdditionOct 2$39,655
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Installation of Sub Panel, 50 Range Circuit 240V42 Vinal Ave · 0.22 mi NE · ElectricalOct 1$2,000
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Power for 2 condensers9 Preston Rd · 0.19 mi NW · ElectricalSep 30$600
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LOT B New air conditioning and heating system installation33 Vinal Ave · 0.19 mi NE · Mechanical (HVAC)Sep 24$25,000
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LOT A: Installation of heating and cooling system for all units33 Vinal Ave · 0.19 mi NE · OtherSep 24$25,000
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Remodel kitchen on 1st and 2nd floor32 Stone Ave · 0.21 mi E · Alteration or repairSep 22$87,000
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Renovation, 1st fl kitchen and 1 full bath32 Stone Ave · 0.21 mi E · PlumbingSep 21not listed
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Renovation, 1st and 2nd fl kitchen stove32 Stone Ave · 0.21 mi E · PlumbingSep 21not listed
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Replace existing tub/shower with prefab acrylic base and acrylic walls30 Summit Ave · 0.20 mi NE · PlumbingSep 2not listed
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Replace drainage piping for kitchen and bathroom26 Knapp St · 0.20 mi NW · PlumbingSep 1not listed
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6 new family33 Vinal Ave · 0.19 mi NE · ElectricalAug 25$82,000
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(HOMEOWNER PERMIT) Replace 2 windows in back bedroom and Adding kitchen cabinets and new countertop22 Stone Ave · 0.21 mi E · Alteration or repairAug 24$6,000
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Mass Save Insulation347 Washington St · 0.23 mi SW · Alteration or repairAug 24$11,584
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Install 5.74 kW panels42 Vinal Ave · 0.22 mi NE · Alteration or repairAug 19$28,700
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Install 5.74 kW panels42 Vinal Ave · 0.22 mi NE · ElectricalAug 12$29,000
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Replacing siding22 Bowdoin St · 0.23 mi S · ElectricalAug 4$1,500
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Boiler in basement351 Washington St · 0.25 mi SW · ElectricalAug 3$7,500
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Replaced Vinyl Siding Replaced 28 windows replaced porch decking22 Bowdoin St · 0.23 mi S · Alteration or repairAug 3$110,000
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Installing Bryant 24K BTU Outdoor Unit19b Stone Ave · 0.23 mi SE · ElectricalJul 29$1,500
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Installing Bryant 36K BTU Outdoor Unit21 Stone Ave · 0.23 mi SE · ElectricalJul 29$1,500
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Residential weatherization and air sealing with the Mass Save Program41 Dane Ave · 0.21 mi SW · Alteration or repairJul 22$29,532
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Wiring replacement for a Condenser and water heater25 Osgood St · 0.24 mi NW · ElectricalJul 20$1,285
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1 Bathroom electrical, Living Lights, dining lights29 Summit Ave · 0.22 mi NE · ElectricalJul 7$1,500
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1 half bath on first floor29 Summit Ave · 0.22 mi NE · PlumbingJul 2not listed
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Jun 26not listed
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Air handler in the basement and one in the attic75 School St · 0.22 mi N · 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 · 0.24 mi N · ElectricalJun 23$900
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Remodel first floor to acommodate a half bath29 Summit Ave · 0.22 mi NE · Alteration or repairJun 16$18,600
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Install new sheet metal duct supply and return33 Preston Rd · 0.25 mi NW · OtherJun 11$16,000
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1/2 bathroom on 2nd floor34 Putnam St · 0.20 mi N · PlumbingJun 5not listed
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Minor renovation to the interior only16 Summit Ave · 0.20 mi NE · Alteration or repairJun 5$92,000
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Install (1) ductless mini split system with (1) 42k condenser and 4 indoor heads15 Leland St · 0.21 mi SW · Alteration or repairJun 1$23,589
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Insulate Walls, Attic, and Kneewall22 Knapp St · 0.19 mi NW · OtherJun 1$9,334
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Gas Furnace Replacement24 Dane St · 0.23 mi W · PlumbingMay 28not listed
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17 replacement windows being installed22 Knapp St · 0.19 mi NW · Alteration or repairMay 21$20,600
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Demolition, service upgrade and full house renovation9 Bowdoin St · 0.21 mi SW · ElectricalMay 15$39,000
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Full Scope of Work â Description Interior renovation and structural improvements to an existing two-family…9 Bowdoin St · 0.21 mi SW · Alteration or repairMay 14$320,150
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4 full bathroom renovation and 2 kitchen and one loundry electric9 Bowdoin St · 0.21 mi SW · PlumbingMay 8not listed
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2 stove and 2 navien water heater9 Bowdoin St · 0.21 mi SW · PlumbingMay 8not listed
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5 Windows replacement, 2 interior door replacement, plaster ceilings34 Putnam St · 0.20 mi N · Alteration or repairMay 1$8,000
- 64 Bow St newest permit Oct 7, 2024
- 53 Bow St newest permit Feb 2, 2026
- 46 Bow St newest permit Oct 29, 2024
- 40 Bow St newest permit Nov 19, 2024
- 34 Bow St newest permit Jan 13, 2026
- 33 Bow St newest permit May 4, 2026
- 22 Bow St newest permit Apr 29, 2026
- 19 Bow St newest permit May 13, 2026
- 17 Bow St newest permit Jul 7, 2026
- 16 Bow St newest permit Feb 25, 2026
Somerville Inspectional Services Division updated its data Oct 6, 2026. We checked it Oct 6, 17:57 UTC. See the city's official records (SomerStat, City of Somerville, ODbL 1.0).
Contains information from Applications for Permits and Licenses (SomerStat, City of Somerville), which is made available here under the Open Database License (ODbL).
At this address: every permit the city holds. Nearby: permits from the last two years, from our copy of the city's data.
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