# Building permits at 7 Pearl St, Somerville, MA

New buildings permitted at two addresses within 700 ft since May 1, the largest $823,000.

Three permits on record here. The newest, Oct 17, 2024: Water pipe 3 boliers. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 53 more permits (52 projects) since May 1. The nearest permit for a new building is 220 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 17, 2024 | Plumbing | Water pipe 3 boliers | Not listed | [P24-000620](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P24-000620/) |
| Oct 17, 2024 | Plumbing | 3 gas boliers | Not listed | [G24-000471](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G24-000471/) |
| May 20, 2024 | Electrical | Upgrading meter sockets to add on public meter, installing new panels | $5,000 | [E24-000762](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E24-000762/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

53 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 | [46 Mount Vernon St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/46-mount-vernon-st/) | 220 ft N | Plumbing | Backyard cottage new construction, new plumbing. | Not listed | [P26-000535](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000535/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [46 Mount Vernon St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/46-mount-vernon-st/) | 220 ft N | Electrical | Complete wiring of dwelling | $20,000 | [E26-000704](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000704/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [46 Mount Vernon St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/46-mount-vernon-st/) | 220 ft N | New building | Construction of a Backyard cottage Foundation permit B26-000306 | $150,000 | [B26-000255](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000255/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [46 Mount Vernon St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/46-mount-vernon-st/) | 220 ft N | Electrical | Ground wire for foundation | $300 | [E26-001154](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001154/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [46 Mount Vernon St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/46-mount-vernon-st/) | 220 ft N | New building | Foundation only for backyard cottage Construction permit B26-000255 | $20,000 | [B26-000306](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000306/) |
| Jul 11, 2026 | [74 Perkins St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/74-perkins-st/) | 250 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 4 windows, like for like, same size, no structural changes | $7,832 | [B26-000943](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000943/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 21 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | [28 Crescent St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/28-crescent-st/) | 330 ft S | Plumbing | Inside sewer line replacement | Not listed | [P26-000566](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000566/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [32 Pinckney St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/32-pinckney-st/) | 690 ft W | New building | New construction of 3 unit ground up build Foundation only permit B26-000349 | $823,000 | [B26-000329](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000329/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [118 Perkins St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/118-perkins-st/) | 700 ft NW | Roofing | Re-roofing a rubber roof | $33,007 | [B26-001449](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001449/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [6 Crescent St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/6-crescent-st/) | 560 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Interior selective demolition to expose existing framing and determine whether the wall is load-bearing or non-load-bearing. No structural members will be altered. | $20,000 | [B26-001345](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001345/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [110 Perkins St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/110-perkins-st/) | 630 ft NW | Electrical | Install GFCI Protection at range, remove shower light, and blank plate old wall mounted smoke. | $300 | [E26-001283](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001283/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [6 Crescent St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/6-crescent-st/) | 560 ft SW | Electrical | Demo make safe | $300 | [E26-001293](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001293/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [21 Wheeler St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/21-wheeler-st/) | 500 ft NW | Roofing | strip and re-roof | $55,000 | [B26-001386](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001386/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [20 Lincoln Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/20-lincoln-ave/) | 690 ft N | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. | $14,000 | [B26-001199](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001199/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [75 Florence St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/75-florence-st/) | 710 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Railings replacement - composite white railings, stairs demolition and disposal. Remove and replace approximately 17.5 squares of asphalt shingle roofing and 4.5 squares of EPDM roofing. Install new Ice & Water Shield, synthetic underlayment, drip edge, flashing, ridge vent, and chimney cap. Repoint | $30,039 | [B26-001095](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001095/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [74 Florence St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/74-florence-st/) | 840 ft NW | Plumbing | Bathroom remodel fixture swap out | Not listed | [P26-000424](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000424/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [102 Perkins St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/102-perkins-st/) | 500 ft NW | Electrical | Replace hallway light fixture | $100 | [E25-001726](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E25-001726/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [74 Florence St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/74-florence-st/) | 840 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Bathrrom floor and new tub | $16,300 | [B26-000796](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000796/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [11 Pinckney St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/11-pinckney-st/) | 780 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 1 window. Like size and no structural changes. | $1,322 | [B26-001002](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001002/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [32 Pinckney St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/32-pinckney-st/) | 690 ft W | Electrical | Installation for a Ufer ground in the new footing for a 400 amp electrical service. | $1,200 | [E26-000995](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000995/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [24 Crescent St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/24-crescent-st/) | 350 ft SW | Electrical | finish rm in basement for home office. 8 recessed lights, 4 switches, 9 outlets, 1 baseboard heater | $2,555 | [E26-000957](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000957/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [14 Mount Pleasant St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/14-mount-pleasant-st/) | 780 ft NE | Electrical | install new fire alarm system | $5,000 | [E26-000928](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000928/) |
| May 31, 2026 | [24 Crescent St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/24-crescent-st/) | 350 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Owens Corning Basement Finishing System. 200S/Q feet. Non - Habitable finished storage. Basement. | $41,886 | [B25-002321](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B25-002321/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [39 Florence St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/39-florence-st/) | 840 ft W | Roofing | Roof replacement, 15 sq, re-shingle, GAF Timberline HDZ, ice and water, 6 feet shield, tape plywood as needed | $17,212 | [B26-000352](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000352/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [32 Pinckney St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/32-pinckney-st/) | 690 ft W | Electrical | Relocate the temp service on the property | Not listed | [E26-000695](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000695/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [23 Mount Vernon St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/23-mount-vernon-st/) | 660 ft N | Electrical | Rewire the first Floor and also install a sub panel on the first floor | $4,000 | [E26-000646](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000646/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [23 Mount Vernon St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/23-mount-vernon-st/) | 660 ft N | Electrical | add a subpanel on the Second Floor | $2,000 | [E26-000098](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000098/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 26 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | [136 Perkins St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/136-perkins-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Kitchen Renovation existing cabinets, - Framing and drywall repairs/ modifications as needed. Plumbing and electrical modifications required for the kitchen layout. | $17,000 | [B26-001308](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001308/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [9 Broadway Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/9-broadway-pl/) | 0.22 mi NW | Alteration or repair | strip and reside 22 squares vinyl siding for replacement. no structural changes. | $54,722 | [B26-001251](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001251/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [136 Perkins St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/136-perkins-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Electrical | Wire a kitchen B26-001308 | $4,500 | [E26-001226](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001226/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [57 Myrtle St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/57-myrtle-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Mechanical (HVAC) | Install new ductwork for new HVAC system in 1 and 2 Family building | $40,000 | [SM26-000056](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000056/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [136 Perkins St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/136-perkins-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Plumbing | 1 gas stove | Not listed | [G26-000374](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000374/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [136 Perkins St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/136-perkins-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Plumbing | 2 Floor Kitchen | Not listed | [P26-000473](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000473/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [9 Broadway Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/9-broadway-pl/) | 0.22 mi NW | Electrical | Removal and reinstall electrical devices and fixtures for new siding | $2,000 | [E26-001160](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001160/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [39 Franklin St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/39-franklin-st/) | 0.25 mi W | Electrical | Relocate and replace disconnect for AC condenser. Replace circuit breaker for AC condenser with proper size per manufacturer spec | $550 | [E26-001122](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001122/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [61 Pearl St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/61-pearl-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Alteration or repair | Strip and re roof 300 ft.² flat roof on porch. | $4,890 | [B26-001028](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001028/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [9 Broadway Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/9-broadway-pl/) | 0.22 mi NW | Electrical | Outlet and light for deck | $500 | [E26-000712](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000712/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [155 Perkins St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/155-perkins-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Alteration or repair | insulating basement rim joists with 2" polyiso board with foil face. insulating attic slope with 6" fiberglass and 2" polyiso board with foil face. insulating common wall with 3" fiberglass and 2" polyiso board | $5,607 | [B26-000639](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000639/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [57 Myrtle St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/57-myrtle-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Plumbing | Gas for two furnace, two water heater, gas stoves | Not listed | [G26-000225](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000225/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [57 Myrtle St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/57-myrtle-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Plumbing | New Plumb 2 family home | Not listed | [P26-000275](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000275/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [82 Myrtle St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/82-myrtle-st/) | 0.19 mi NW | Addition | ONE STORY & UNIT ADDITION: The scope includes the renovation of two (2) existing residential units and the vertical addition of a third unit, resulting in a three-family (3-unit) dwelling with a total height of 2.5 stories 1. Basement Unit (Unit #1) - Interior updates to the existing finished baseme | $422,000 | [B26-000262](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000262/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [54 Myrtle St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/54-myrtle-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Plumbing | Disconnect gas stove to allow for flooring repairs. Reconnect upon completion of repairs | Not listed | [G26-000287](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000287/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [82 Myrtle St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/82-myrtle-st/) | 0.19 mi NW | Electrical | Wiring new addition in back of property and complete second floor. Adding 3 new meters | $26,000 | [E26-000687](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000687/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [16 Hathorn St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/16-hathorn-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Mechanical (HVAC) | Installation of 2 systems with 1 zone each system | $27,500 | [SM26-000070](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000070/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [54 Myrtle St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/54-myrtle-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Electrical | Rewire area on 1st,2nd and 3rd floors after demo from water damage. B26-000437 | $15,000 | [E26-000717](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000717/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [54 Myrtle St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/54-myrtle-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Plumbing | Remove kitchen sink and dishwasher to allow for repairs Reconnect upon completion of repairs | Not listed | [P26-000298](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000298/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [9 Broadway Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/9-broadway-pl/) | 0.22 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Front porch replacement | $13,500 | [B26-000633](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000633/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [27 Franklin St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/27-franklin-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Other | Stainless steel chimney cap 17x25x12, Installation of cap, Supply and install a 7’’ round stainless steel liner with two tees | $4,711 | [B26-000559](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000559/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [8 Franklin St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/8-franklin-st/) | 0.25 mi NW | Plumbing | replace gas boiler | Not listed | [P26-000276](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000276/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [8 Franklin St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/8-franklin-st/) | 0.25 mi NW | Plumbing | replace gas boiler | Not listed | [G26-000227](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000227/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [54 Myrtle St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/54-myrtle-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Alteration or repair | Interior repairs due to water damage. 1st Fl Kitchen remodel. Replace affected insulation/wallboard in LR & Den. 2nd Floor Replace affected insulation/wallboard in 2 BR & Hall. 3rd Floor Replace affected insulation/wallboard in 2 BR & Hall. Replace finish flooring, trim and paint. | $159,889 | [B26-000437](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000437/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [57 Myrtle St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/57-myrtle-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Electrical | Rewire 2 unit | $18,000 | [E26-000626](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000626/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [14 Arlington St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/14-arlington-st/) | 0.19 mi NW | Roofing | Re roof mansard face shingles | $34,020 | [B26-000624](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000624/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

We don't list zoning cases for Somerville yet. Look them up on the city's Zoning Board of Appeals page: https://www.somervillema.gov/departments/zoning-board-appeals

## More on this street

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

- [9 Pearl St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/9-pearl-st/): newest permit Jul 18, 2025
- [14 Pearl St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/14-pearl-st/): newest permit Feb 9, 2026
- [32 Pearl St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/32-pearl-st/): newest permit Aug 27, 2025
- [41 Pearl St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/41-pearl-st/): newest permit Dec 30, 2025
- [45 Pearl St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/45-pearl-st/): newest permit Jan 27, 2026
- [48 Pearl St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/48-pearl-st/): newest permit Aug 27, 2025
- [61 Pearl St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/61-pearl-st/): newest permit Jul 14, 2026
- [66 Pearl St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/66-pearl-st/): newest permit Mar 26, 2025
- [78 Pearl St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/78-pearl-st/): newest permit Nov 17, 2025
- [80 Pearl St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/80-pearl-st/): newest permit Nov 24, 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 2026-10-12 00:13 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 3 permits at this address and 53 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/7-pearl-st/