# Building permits at 661 Assembly Row, Somerville, MA The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $772,471 alteration or repair at 445 Artisan Way, permitted Jun 3. Eight permits on record here. The newest, Jun 10, 2025: Installation of (1) set of face lit channel letters to read "COCOLEE" and the installation of (1) Illuminated. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 24 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jun 10, 2025 | Sign | Installation of (1) set of face lit channel letters to read "COCOLEE" and the installation of (1) Illuminated blade sign. | Not listed | [B25-000750](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B25-000750/) | | May 30, 2025 | Electrical | disconnect and reconnect Sign | $1,500 | [E25-000779](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E25-000779/) | | Apr 23, 2025 | Electrical | install LED tape light, install 12 globe pendant lights | $25,000 | [E25-000356](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E25-000356/) | | Apr 27, 2022 | Electrical | Installation of Patio Heaters | $25,000 | [E22-000645](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E22-000645/) | | Feb 18, 2015 | Mechanical (HVAC) | 661 Assembly Row River Bar Install Kitchen Exhaust Hood ductwork and fans | $21,717 | [SM14-000051](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM14-000051/) | | Sep 3, 2014 | Electrical | Fire Alarm System @ 661 Assembly Row The River Bar | $11,000 | [E14-000849](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E14-000849/) | | Aug 4, 2014 | Electrical | Wire new bar (River Bar) at 661 Asembly Row | $40,000 | [E14-000665](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E14-000665/) | | Jul 21, 2014 | Alteration or repair | New restaurant called River Bar to be build at 661 Assembly Row. 1,386 sq ft inside will include 3 bathrooms an open kitchen, a bar, food counter and dinning area. The outs side will consist of two patio areas, one patio will have a trellis to cover the bar area. | $225,000 | [B14-000190](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B14-000190/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 24 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### Next door (under 250 ft), 6 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 11, 2026 | [445 Artisan Way](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/445-artisan-way/) | 170 ft S | Plumbing | Relocation of existing 4" cast iron sanitary stack. @ 450 Canal St | Not listed | [P26-000529](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000529/) | | Jul 7, 2026 | [445 Artisan Way](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/445-artisan-way/) | 170 ft S | Plumbing | Renovation of existing dog wash space to a new 2 piece bath, and kitchenette. Replacement of 3 existing kitchen sinks | Not listed | [P26-000384](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000384/) | | Jul 7, 2026 | [445 Artisan Way](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/445-artisan-way/) | 170 ft S | Plumbing | Installation of gas piping for 3 new outdoor gas grills | Not listed | [G26-000318](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000318/) | | Jun 30, 2026 | [445 Artisan Way](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/445-artisan-way/) | 170 ft S | Electrical | Remodel of common area's, 1st floor main Lobby, Lobby Mezzanine, Rear Elevator Lobby, Gym, Retainable Amenities Room, 2nd Floor Lounge. Relocate mail lockers, Relocate amazon lockers, relocate leasing office and break room. Install new lights and relocate receptacles in all area's. Relocate fire ala | $189,000 | [E26-000920](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000920/) | | Jun 3, 2026 | [445 Artisan Way](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/445-artisan-way/) | 170 ft S | Alteration or repair | Amenities Renovations • Selective interior demolition of existing finishes, flooring, millwork, ceilings, lighting fixtures, mirrors, signage, and non load bearing elements for replacement in kind or cosmetic upgrade. • Replacement and refinishing of interior finishes, including flooring, wall f | $772,471 | [B26-000538](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000538/) | | May 12, 2026 | [450 Artisan Way](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/450-artisan-way/) | 55 ft SE | Electrical | Installation of 45 tel/data drops in existing space being renovated. This is a separate permit as we did not originally own this work | $18,000 | [E26-000368](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000368/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 12 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 28, 2026 | [449 Canal St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/449-canal-st/) | 650 ft S | Electrical | BDA System Modification / Reconfiguration | $10,949 | [E26-001387](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001387/) | | Sep 15, 2026 | [698 Assembly Row](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/698-assembly-row/) | 330 ft W | Sign | Clients logo has changed from capital e to small e. The existing signs need to be changed over | Not listed | [B26-001086](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001086/) | | Sep 10, 2026 | [698 Assembly Row](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/698-assembly-row/) | 330 ft W | Electrical | Wiring for 4 sign replacements | $2,600 | [E26-001107](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001107/) | | Sep 3, 2026 | [598 Assembly Row](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/598-assembly-row/) | 400 ft SW | Electrical | replace 5 rtu's | $8,000 | [E26-001281](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001281/) | | Aug 19, 2026 | [300 Artisan Way](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/300-artisan-way/) | 490 ft W | Plumbing | Replace about 40ft of cast iron, reported being back pitch | Not listed | [P26-000375](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000375/) | | Jul 8, 2026 | [355 Artisan Way](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/355-artisan-way/) | 330 ft W | Electrical | bond temporary generator to building steel. Work @ 395 artisan way | $1,000 | [E26-000961](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000961/) | | Jun 23, 2026 | [463 Assembly Row](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/463-assembly-row/) | 650 ft S | Electrical | Install sub panel to accommodate new kitchen circuits | $5,500 | [E26-000896](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000896/) | | Jun 15, 2026 | [463 Assembly Row](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/463-assembly-row/) | 650 ft S | Plumbing | plumbing work installing new fixtures and running pipe for water and removing drains | Not listed | [P26-000331](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000331/) | | Jun 12, 2026 | [463 Assembly Row](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/463-assembly-row/) | 650 ft S | Plumbing | Installing new gas fitting and piping | Not listed | [G26-000283](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000283/) | | Jun 10, 2026 | [463 Assembly Row](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/463-assembly-row/) | 650 ft S | Electrical | POS & Hood Fan System | $4,000 | [E26-000829](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000829/) | | Jun 8, 2026 | [463 Assembly Row](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/463-assembly-row/) | 650 ft S | Mechanical (HVAC) | Install commercial ventilation system,hood,fans, duct work | $102,000 | [SM26-000088](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000088/) | | Jun 4, 2026 | [463 Assembly Row](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/463-assembly-row/) | 650 ft S | Electrical | Relocate electrical for bar renovation WORK @ SALT & STONE Renovation & Repair from Fire Damage: Demo existing electrical as necessary and make safe, relocate existing circuits to provide power for table top receptacles Replace existing lighting as necessary due to fire damage, install new circuits | $6,000 | [E26-000156](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000156/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 6 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 5, 2026 | [301 Assembly Row](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/301-assembly-row/) | 0.22 mi S | Other | To Erect a 30x130 Temporary Ten Tent on 10/2/26 Event on 10/6/26 Removed 10/8/26. Tent will have (4) 6' Exits w/illum. Exit Signs & Fire Extinguishers. | $7,500 | [B26-001550](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001550/) | | Oct 5, 2026 | [133 Middlesex Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/133-middlesex-ave/) | 0.21 mi W | Other | To Erect a 40x100 Temporary Tent on 10/5/26 Event on 10/6/26 Removed 10/8/26. Tent will have (2) 6' Exits w/illum. Exit Signs & Fire Extinguishers. | $7,645 | [B26-001545](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001545/) | | Sep 28, 2026 | [133 Middlesex Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/133-middlesex-ave/) | 0.21 mi W | Other | Rooftop Unit Replacement @ 105 Middlesex Ave | $93,010 | [SM26-000185](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000185/) | | Aug 3, 2026 | [301 Assembly Row](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/301-assembly-row/) | 0.22 mi S | Electrical | Remove (28) Speaker/Strobes on Balconies and box inside the unit with blank plates - Balconies being converted to Juliets. @ 485 Foley St | $4,809 | [E26-000913](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000913/) | | Jul 14, 2026 | [301 Assembly Row](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/301-assembly-row/) | 0.22 mi S | Alteration or repair | Removal of 28 existing wood cantilevered balconies and installing new juliet railings. | $280,000 | [B26-000885](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000885/) | | Jun 30, 2026 | [301 Assembly Row](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/301-assembly-row/) | 0.22 mi S | Electrical | Remove 28 receptacles on outside decks to be removed | $2,000 | [E26-000919](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000919/) | ## More on this street Other addresses on Assembly Row with permits, nearest house number first: - [670 Assembly Row](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/670-assembly-row/): newest permit Dec 6, 2024 - [698 Assembly Row](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/698-assembly-row/): newest permit Sep 15, 2026 - [611 Assembly Row](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/611-assembly-row/): newest permit Mar 24, 2025 - [598 Assembly Row](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/598-assembly-row/): newest permit Sep 3, 2026 - [463 Assembly Row](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/463-assembly-row/): newest permit Jun 23, 2026 - [400 Assembly Row](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/400-assembly-row/): newest permit Nov 13, 2024 - [323 Assembly Row](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/323-assembly-row/): newest permit Oct 31, 2024 - [301 Assembly Row](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/301-assembly-row/): newest permit Oct 5, 2026 --- 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 2026-10-06 19:02 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/ Contains information from Applications for Permits and Licenses (SomerStat, City of Somerville), which is made available here under the Open Database License (ODbL). Database: https://data.somervillema.gov/d/nneb-s3f7 License: https://opendatacommons.org/licenses/odbl/1-0/ Map, all 8 permits at this address and 24 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/661-assembly-row/