Nearby Permits
Map of 121 permits within a quarter mile of 689 Somerville AveMechanical (HVAC), 27 Porter St, Oct 8, 2026Roofing, 61 Atherton St, Oct 8, 2026Addition, 54 Belmont St, Oct 7, 2026Addition, 54 Belmont St, Oct 7, 2026Mechanical (HVAC), 42 Spring St, Oct 6, 2026Alteration or repair, 17 Stanford Terr, Oct 5, 2026Roofing, 10 Porter St, Oct 5, 2026Plumbing, 29 Lowell St, Oct 1, 2026Plumbing, 21 Cedar St, Oct 1, 2026Plumbing, 21 Cedar St, Oct 1, 2026Roofing, 12 Porter St, Oct 1, 2026Alteration or repair, 95 Lowell St, Sep 29, 2026Electrical, 95 Lowell St, Sep 28, 2026Mechanical (HVAC), 59 Elm St, Sep 25, 2026Alteration or repair, 207 Summer St, Sep 24, 2026Electrical, 42 Spring St, Sep 23, 2026Electrical, 37 Belmont St, Sep 22, 2026Electrical, 737 Somerville Ave, Sep 22, 2026Alteration or repair, 9 Carver St, Sep 17, 2026Electrical, 22 Kent St, Sep 8, 2026Mechanical (HVAC), 42 Belmont St, Sep 3, 2026Mechanical (HVAC), 12 Mossland St, Sep 2, 2026Electrical, 24 Miller St, Sep 2, 2026Electrical, 7 Craigie Terr, Sep 2, 2026Electrical, 29 Lowell St, Sep 2, 2026Plumbing, 14 Mossland St, Sep 1, 2026Plumbing, 12 Mossland St, Sep 1, 2026Plumbing, 14 Mossland St, Sep 1, 2026Plumbing, 12 Mossland St, Sep 1, 2026Fence, wall or deck, 61 Elm St, Sep 1, 2026Roofing, 54 Spring St, Sep 1, 2026Electrical, 13 Spring St, Aug 31, 2026Plumbing, 642 Somerville Ave, Aug 27, 2026Plumbing, 642 Somerville Ave, Aug 27, 2026Electrical, 21 Cedar St, Aug 27, 2026Electrical, 42 Belmont St, Aug 27, 2026Plumbing, 10 Lowell St, Aug 26, 2026Electrical, 642 Somerville Ave, Aug 20, 2026Electrical, 9 Adelaide Rd, Aug 20, 2026Electrical, 54 Belmont St, Aug 17, 2026Electrical, 85 Lowell St, Aug 17, 2026Alteration or repair, 55 Craigie St, Aug 12, 2026Electrical, 27 Porter St, Aug 11, 2026Electrical, 10 Lowell St, Aug 7, 2026Plumbing, 23 Elm St, Aug 5, 2026Alteration or repair, 35 Ibbetson St, Aug 4, 2026Alteration or repair, 42 Spring St, Aug 4, 2026Plumbing, 82 Sacramento St, Jul 31, 2026Plumbing, 29 Lowell St, Jul 30, 2026Electrical, 42 Spring St, Jul 29, 2026Electrical, 12 Mossland St, Jul 29, 2026Alteration or repair, 10 Lowell St, Jul 29, 2026Electrical, 55 Craigie St, Jul 27, 2026Alteration or repair, 12 Greenwood Terr, Jul 24, 2026Mechanical (HVAC), 95 Prentiss St, Jul 23, 2026Plumbing, 42 Spring St, Jul 23, 2026Mechanical (HVAC), 42 Belmont St, Jul 23, 2026Roofing, 42 Belmont St, Jul 23, 2026Plumbing, 42 Belmont St, Jul 21, 2026Alteration or repair, 30 Belmont St, Jul 14, 2026Electrical, 29 Lowell St, Jul 13, 2026Plumbing, 207 Summer St, Jul 9, 2026Alteration or repair, 23 Ibbetson St, Jul 9, 2026Electrical, 23 Ibbetson St, Jul 8, 2026Other, 23 Ibbetson St, Jul 7, 2026Alteration or repair, 8 Belmont St, Jul 7, 2026Alteration or repair, 49 Elm St, Jul 7, 2026Electrical, 55 Craigie St, Jul 2, 2026Mechanical (HVAC), 13 Spring St, Jul 1, 2026Plumbing, 321 Beacon St, Jul 1, 2026Alteration or repair, 665a Somerville Ave, Jul 1, 2026Electrical, 42 Belmont St, Jun 30, 2026Alteration or repair, 38 Spring St, Jun 26, 2026Roofing, 42 Belmont St, Jun 26, 2026Plumbing, 9 Gilson Terr, Jun 23, 2026Electrical, 207 Summer St, Jun 23, 2026Alteration or repair, 54 Elm St, Jun 16, 2026Alteration or repair, 35 Elm St, Jun 11, 2026Electrical, 737 Somerville Ave, Jun 10, 2026Solar, 24 Belmont St, Jun 8, 2026Solar, 26 Belmont St, Jun 8, 2026Alteration or repair, 285 Beacon St, Jun 8, 2026Plumbing, 337 Beacon St, Jun 5, 2026Plumbing, 35 Ibbetson St, Jun 4, 2026Electrical, 24 Belmont St, Jun 2, 2026Electrical, 26 Belmont St, Jun 2, 2026Electrical, 16 Pitman St, May 28, 2026Electrical, 13 Spring St, May 28, 2026Mechanical (HVAC), 37 Belmont St, May 22, 2026Alteration or repair, 9 Porter St, May 21, 2026Alteration or repair, 207 Summer St, May 21, 2026Alteration or repair, 16 Pitman St, May 20, 2026Electrical, 14 Mossland St, May 19, 2026Electrical, 208 Summer St, May 19, 2026Plumbing, 208 Summer St, May 14, 2026Alteration or repair, 27 Porter St, May 14, 2026Electrical, 54 Elm St, May 13, 2026Alteration or repair, 208 Summer St, May 13, 2026Electrical, 69 Lowell St, May 12, 2026Demolition, 29 Lowell St, May 11, 2026Demolition, 29 Lowell St, May 11, 2026Plumbing, 54 Elm St, May 8, 2026Plumbing, 7 Craigie Terr, May 7, 2026Alteration or repair, 35 Ibbetson St, May 7, 2026Electrical, 27 Porter St, May 5, 2026Roofing, 349 Beacon St, May 5, 2026Plumbing, 27 Porter St, May 4, 2026Plumbing, 314 Beacon St, May 4, 2026Plumbing, 314 Beacon St, May 4, 2026Plumbing, 314 Beacon St, May 4, 2026Electrical, 35 Ibbetson St, May 4, 2026Plumbing, 37 Belmont St, May 1, 2026Plumbing, 37 Belmont St, May 1, 2026Plumbing, 330 Beacon St, May 1, 2026Plumbing, 7 Craigie Terr, May 1, 2026Electrical, 12 Mossland St, May 1, 2026Alteration or repair, 321 Beacon St, May 1, 2026New building, 29 Lowell St, Sep 9, 2026New building, 29 Lowell St, Jun 3, 2026New building, 29 Lowell St, Jun 2, 2026New building, 37 Belmont St, May 12, 2026660 ft Map preview
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689 Somerville Ave

Somerville, MA 02143

At this address
1 permit on record. Newest issued Oct 8: Replace asphalt shingles only
Within ¼ mile
121 more permits (118 projects) issued since May 1. 4 are for new buildings, the nearest 550 ft away.
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29 Lowell St: demolition permitted May 11, a new building Sep 9.
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Here1 permit · 689 Somerville Ave
  1. Replace asphalt shingles only
    Roofing
    Oct 8$21,600
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Next doorunder 250 ft · 3 permits
  1. Bring dryer circuit up to code
    7 Craigie Terr · 230 ft N · Electrical
    Sep 2$850
  2. Bring existing water heater to code
    7 Craigie Terr · 230 ft N · Plumbing
    May 7not listed
  3. Cap off 2 existing gas lines
    7 Craigie Terr · 230 ft N · Plumbing
    May 1not listed
This block250 to 1,000 ft · 73 permits in 70 projects · 4 new buildings, $708,000
  1. Install 2 HVAC systems with 2 zones each
    27 Porter St · 730 ft N · Mechanical (HVAC)
    Oct 8$42,950
  2. Weatherization and air sealing with the Mass Save Program
    17 Stanford Terr · 250 ft SW · Alteration or repair
    Oct 5$4,304
  3. Zen Contracting, LLC shall furnish all labor
    10 Porter St · 480 ft NW · Roofing
    Oct 5$19,400
  4. All plumbing work for 3 family home
    29 Lowell St · 550 ft E · Plumbing
    Oct 1not listed
  5. New roof
    12 Porter St · 500 ft N · Roofing
    Oct 1$18,650
  6. Install new fire alarm to monitor the sprinkler system
    37 Belmont St · 940 ft E · Electrical
    Sep 22$1,900
  7. Install 19 110v smokes throughout 3 units
    737 Somerville Ave · 720 ft NW · Electrical
    Sep 22$2,000
  8. (homeowner's permit) - remove existing flooring and replace with3/4 tongue and groove plywood
    9 Carver St · 970 ft N · Alteration or repair
    Sep 17$4,000
  9. New Construction Backyard Cottage -Foundation only permit B26-000580
    29 Lowell St · 550 ft E · New building
    Sep 9$380,000
  10. Install 2 high velocity heat pump systems
    42 Belmont St · 900 ft NE · Mechanical (HVAC)
    Sep 3$68,383
  11. Inspect and close out permit E19-001814
    24 Miller St · 410 ft S · Electrical
    Sep 2$1,000
  12. Ufer ground × 2 permits
    29 Lowell St · 550 ft E · Electrical
    Jul 13 to Sep 2$2,500
  13. Boiler × 2 permits
    642 Somerville Ave · 600 ft SE · Plumbing
    Aug 27not listed
  14. Heat Pump
    42 Belmont St · 900 ft NE · Electrical
    Aug 27$1,800
  15. Bathroom remodeling
    10 Lowell St · 340 ft SE · Plumbing
    Aug 26not listed
  16. 3 Boiler replacements
    642 Somerville Ave · 600 ft SE · Electrical
    Aug 20$1,800
  17. Install A/C condenser 40 amp
    9 Adelaide Rd · 910 ft NW · Electrical
    Aug 20$1,800
  18. Remove existing Kitchen & Install New Kitchen (same location & footprint)
    55 Craigie St · 790 ft NE · Alteration or repair
    Aug 12$12,000
  19. Install a Fire alarm system
    27 Porter St · 730 ft N · Electrical
    Aug 11$10,000
  20. Bathroom renovation
    10 Lowell St · 340 ft SE · Electrical
    Aug 7$1,000
  21. Replace the existing water heater
    23 Elm St · 660 ft NW · Plumbing
    Aug 5not listed
  22. Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program
    35 Ibbetson St · 460 ft NE · Alteration or repair
    Aug 4$11,000
  23. Install two washing machine connections in existing apartments
    82 Sacramento St · 920 ft S · Plumbing
    Jul 31not listed
  24. Plumbing work for single family home
    29 Lowell St · 550 ft E · Plumbing
    Jul 30not listed
  25. Bathroom Remodel - no layout changes
    10 Lowell St · 340 ft SE · Alteration or repair
    Jul 29$26,750
  26. Add Sub Panel, Range,Hood,Washer,Dryer
    55 Craigie St · 790 ft NE · Electrical
    Jul 27$5,500
  27. Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program
    12 Greenwood Terr · 380 ft W · Alteration or repair
    Jul 24$9,882
  28. Installation of one new air source Bosch ducted heat pump in place of existing gas furnace
    95 Prentiss St · 580 ft SW · Mechanical (HVAC)
    Jul 23$15,366
  29. Weatherization of existing dwelling including air sealing
    42 Belmont St · 900 ft NE · Mechanical (HVAC)
    Jul 23$15,815
  30. Air seal the building envelope
    42 Belmont St · 900 ft NE · Roofing
    Jul 23$4,587
  31. Add half bath and washer
    42 Belmont St · 900 ft NE · Plumbing
    Jul 21not listed
  32. Remove & replace 21 windows
    30 Belmont St · 700 ft E · Alteration or repair
    Jul 14$64,365
  33. DEMO AND ASBESTOS ABATEMENT TO BE DONE BY OTHERS first floor bathroom water damage from stack
    23 Ibbetson St · 350 ft E · Alteration or repair
    Jul 9$28,808
  34. Bathroom: rewire bathroom, install exhaust fan
    23 Ibbetson St · 350 ft E · Electrical
    Jul 8$2,700
  35. Asbestos Removal
    23 Ibbetson St · 350 ft E · Other
    Jul 7$4,250
  36. Install 1 entry door for replacement
    8 Belmont St · 610 ft SE · Alteration or repair
    Jul 7$5,881
  37. Rewire Kitchen and Bath,add Sub panel
    55 Craigie St · 790 ft NE · Electrical
    Jul 2$7,000
  38. Replace tub to shower
    321 Beacon St · 390 ft SW · Plumbing
    Jul 1not listed
  39. Remove existing skylight and install new Velux curb mounted fixed skylight
    665a Somerville Ave · 290 ft SE · Alteration or repair
    Jul 1$7,300
  40. Wire 3rd fl addition, Add mics outlets thouout floor 2 and floor 1
    42 Belmont St · 900 ft NE · Electrical
    Jun 30$16,000
  41. (HOMEOWNER PERMIT): replace basement windows
    42 Belmont St · 900 ft NE · Roofing
    Jun 26$12,000
  42. Residential weatherization/air sealing
    35 Elm St · 820 ft NW · Alteration or repair
    Jun 11$5,000
  43. Service upgrade from 100 amp to 400 amp (underground)
    737 Somerville Ave · 720 ft NW · Electrical
    Jun 10$10,000
  44. Install 7.48kW DC (17 panels) rooftop solar array
    24 Belmont St · 660 ft E · Solar
    Jun 8$37,400
  45. Install 7.48kW DC (17 panels) rooftop solar array
    26 Belmont St · 660 ft E · Solar
    Jun 8$37,400
  46. Replace window
    285 Beacon St · 670 ft S · Alteration or repair
    Jun 8$13,700
  47. Gas Stove @ 339A Beacon St
    337 Beacon St · 470 ft W · Plumbing
    Jun 5not listed
  48. Renew two bathroom units
    35 Ibbetson St · 460 ft NE · Plumbing
    Jun 4not listed
  49. Foundation Permit for Backyard cottage -Construction permit B26-000573
    29 Lowell St · 550 ft E · New building
    Jun 3$18,000
  50. Install 7.48kW DC (17 panels) rooftop solar array
    24 Belmont St · 660 ft E · Electrical
    Jun 2$12,508
  51. Install 7.48kW DC (17 panels) rooftop solar array
    26 Belmont St · 660 ft E · Electrical
    Jun 2$12,508
  52. New Foundation for 3 units -Construction permit B26-000541
    29 Lowell St · 550 ft E · New building
    Jun 2$40,000
  53. Installation of two 96% gas furnace and central A/C systems with zone control — one system in the basement…
    37 Belmont St · 940 ft E · Mechanical (HVAC)
    May 22$30,000
  54. Install 19 replacement windows
    9 Porter St · 430 ft N · Alteration or repair
    May 21$30,445
  55. Renovate an Existing 3 Family Building
    27 Porter St · 730 ft N · Alteration or repair
    May 14$1,325,000
  56. Reconnect power to replacement gas boiler work @ 67 lowell
    69 Lowell St · 880 ft NE · Electrical
    May 12$3,000
  57. Vertical: Construction of a new one-story detached accessory dwelling unit (“backyard cottage”) located…
    37 Belmont St · 940 ft E · New building
    May 12$270,000
  58. Demo existing 2 family structure -DEMO ON OR AFTER JUNE 4, 2026
    29 Lowell St · 550 ft E · Demolition
    May 11$25,000
  59. Demo existing two bay garages -DEMO ON OR AFTER JUNE 4, 2026
    29 Lowell St · 550 ft E · Demolition
    May 11$5,000
  60. Remodeling two full bathrooms using the same foot print/layout
    35 Ibbetson St · 460 ft NE · Alteration or repair
    May 7$61,050
  61. Rewired the whole 2unit apartment
    27 Porter St · 730 ft N · Electrical
    May 5$38,000
  62. Strip and re-roof asphalt shingles
    349 Beacon St · 580 ft W · Roofing
    May 5$13,650
  63. Install plumbing for 3 units
    27 Porter St · 730 ft N · Plumbing
    May 4not listed
  64. Replace above ground 3in pvc drainage piping
    314 Beacon St · 560 ft SW · Plumbing
    May 4not listed
  65. Water heater replacement × 2 permits
    314 Beacon St · 560 ft SW · Plumbing
    May 4not listed
  66. Two Bathrooms & New Service
    35 Ibbetson St · 460 ft NE · Electrical
    May 4$14,000
  67. 1 wet bar sink, 2 gas water heaters
    37 Belmont St · 940 ft E · Plumbing
    May 1not listed
  68. 2 gas stoves, 2 gas water heaters, 3 gas furnaces and 2 gas dryers
    37 Belmont St · 940 ft E · Plumbing
    May 1not listed
  69. 4 NAVIEN Water heaters
    330 Beacon St · 530 ft SW · Plumbing
    May 1not listed
  70. Replace tub surround in the bathroom unit
    321 Beacon St · 390 ft SW · Alteration or repair
    May 1$21,000
Within a quarter mile1,000 ft to ¼ mi · 45 permits
  1. Remove roofing materials on flat roof and install.060 EPDM roofing materials
    61 Atherton St · 0.23 mi E · Roofing
    Oct 8$11,578
  2. Foundation Only -Renovation/ADU permit B26-001097
    54 Belmont St · 0.20 mi NE · Addition
    Oct 7$25,000
  3. Full Renovation, Addition & ADU Conversion Full gut renovation of the existing home
    54 Belmont St · 0.20 mi NE · Addition
    Oct 7$1,373,500
  4. Adding a Fujitsu cassette indoor unit on second floor and 1 outdoor condenser
    42 Spring St · 0.22 mi E · Mechanical (HVAC)
    Oct 6$11,500
  5. Replacement of Existing Hot Water Heater and Existing Cross Connection Device
    21 Cedar St · 0.24 mi N · Plumbing
    Oct 1not listed
  6. Replacement of Existing Boiler and Existing Hot Water Heater
    21 Cedar St · 0.24 mi N · Plumbing
    Oct 1not listed
  7. Re-build a triple deck per existing footprint
    95 Lowell St · 0.22 mi NE · Alteration or repair
    Sep 29$55,000
  8. Wiring 3 lighs and 3 receptacles for rebuild rear 3 stories porches
    95 Lowell St · 0.22 mi NE · Electrical
    Sep 28$2,000
  9. Installation of replacement furnace
    59 Elm St · 0.24 mi NW · Mechanical (HVAC)
    Sep 25$9,685
  10. Installation of a 42K BTU 5Zone Mitsubishi Ductless Branch Box System for Unit 3 207 Summer Street Somerville
    207 Summer St · 0.25 mi NE · Alteration or repair
    Sep 24$29,126
  11. Addition to permit number E26-001045
    42 Spring St · 0.22 mi E · Electrical
    Sep 23$2,900
  12. Furnish and install new 2500A 277/480V main breaker & meter section with 2500A distribution panel
    22 Kent St · 0.22 mi SE · Electrical
    Sep 8$135,000
  13. Install 2 HVAC systems Heat Pump
    12 Mossland St · 0.23 mi NW · Mechanical (HVAC)
    Sep 2$14,000
  14. Rough plumbing
    14 Mossland St · 0.23 mi NW · Plumbing
    Sep 1not listed
  15. Rough plumbing
    12 Mossland St · 0.23 mi NW · Plumbing
    Sep 1not listed
  16. Two Fireplaces, 1 Stove, 1 Water Heater
    14 Mossland St · 0.23 mi NW · Plumbing
    Sep 1not listed
  17. Two Fireplaces, 1 Stove, 1 Water Heater
    12 Mossland St · 0.23 mi NW · Plumbing
    Sep 1not listed
  18. (Homeowner Permit) Repair front masonry stairs and landing
    61 Elm St · 0.25 mi NW · Fence, wall or deck
    Sep 1$46,000
  19. Remove and install new landmark roof shingles
    54 Spring St · 0.25 mi NE · Roofing
    Sep 1$28,652
  20. 400amp service upgrade
    13 Spring St · 0.22 mi E · Electrical
    Aug 31$10,000
  21. Wiring replacement for a gas boiler
    21 Cedar St · 0.24 mi N · Electrical
    Aug 27$500
  22. Foundation grounding
    54 Belmont St · 0.20 mi NE · Electrical
    Aug 17$500
  23. Service Upgrade
    85 Lowell St · 0.20 mi NE · Electrical
    Aug 17$2,800
  24. Add a new entryway from the exterior to the basement
    42 Spring St · 0.22 mi E · Alteration or repair
    Aug 4$180,000
  25. Primary bedroom suite with bathroom
    42 Spring St · 0.22 mi E · Electrical
    Jul 29$22,000
  26. Complete wiring of 2 family dwelling
    12 Mossland St · 0.23 mi NW · Electrical
    Jul 29$30,000
  27. Add bathroom to second floor
    42 Spring St · 0.22 mi E · Plumbing
    Jul 23not listed
  28. Plumb tub, toilet and sink in third fl bathroom
    207 Summer St · 0.25 mi NE · Plumbing
    Jul 9not listed
  29. Install 2 Ton Custom Comfort Heat Pump/Condenser at Ground Level on the Right Side of the House and Matching…
    49 Elm St · 0.19 mi NW · Alteration or repair
    Jul 7$14,634
  30. Install 3 new sheet metal duct for 3 systems supply and return for 3 new furnaces
    13 Spring St · 0.22 mi E · Mechanical (HVAC)
    Jul 1$36,000
  31. Residential weatherization and air sealing with the Mass Save Program
    38 Spring St · 0.21 mi E · Alteration or repair
    Jun 26$19,181
  32. Replacement of a dishwasher
    9 Gilson Terr · 0.21 mi N · Plumbing
    Jun 23not listed
  33. Wire up bathroom
    207 Summer St · 0.25 mi NE · Electrical
    Jun 23$1,500
  34. Interior build-out of a commercial bakery space
    54 Elm St · 0.22 mi NW · Alteration or repair
    Jun 16$162,117
  35. Add 4 outlets
    16 Pitman St · 0.24 mi E · Electrical
    May 28$1,500
  36. Complete three family rewire and common hallways
    13 Spring St · 0.22 mi E · Electrical
    May 28$45,000
  37. Remodel main bath unit 3
    207 Summer St · 0.25 mi NE · Alteration or repair
    May 21$26,000
  38. Building one nonstructural wall in a closed in porch
    16 Pitman St · 0.24 mi E · Alteration or repair
    May 20$6,000
  39. Complete wiring of dwelling
    14 Mossland St · 0.23 mi NW · Electrical
    May 19$30,000
  40. B unit- Wire for new basement bedroom
    208 Summer St · 0.22 mi NE · Electrical
    May 19$35,000
  41. Relocate the gas valve for the laundry in the basement
    208 Summer St · 0.22 mi NE · Plumbing
    May 14not listed
  42. Demolition and safe removal of existing wiring ● Temporary power and lighting during construction ●…
    54 Elm St · 0.22 mi NW · Electrical
    May 13$16,000
  43. Residential weatherization/air sealing
    208 Summer St · 0.22 mi NE · Alteration or repair
    May 13$11,000
  44. Plumbing rough and finish for: a prep sink
    54 Elm St · 0.22 mi NW · Plumbing
    May 8not listed
  45. Ground wire for foundation
    12 Mossland St · 0.23 mi NW · Electrical
    May 1$500
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