# Building permits at 74 Washington St, Somerville, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: an $823,000 new building at 32 Pinckney St, permitted Sep 28.

Two permits here in the last two years. The newest, May 2, 2025: Replacing gas dryers in common area laundry room. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 55 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 920 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2025 | Plumbing | Replacing gas dryers in common area laundry room. | Not listed | [G25-000192](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G25-000192/) |
| Nov 25, 2024 | Plumbing | Repipe compromised gas lines and full building test | Not listed | [G24-000556](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G24-000556/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

55 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months).

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 26 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | [16 Flint St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/16-flint-st/) | 930 ft N | Electrical | Upgrade of electrical service from 100A to 200A. Running two circuits for a furnace and condenser. Work @ 18 flint st | $1,850 | [E26-001246](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001246/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [32 Pinckney St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/32-pinckney-st/) | 920 ft NE | 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 28, 2026 | [117 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/117-washington-st/) | 710 ft W | Alteration or repair | Repair clapboard siding and roof on/around 5 dormers | $5,725 | [B25-001930](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B25-001930/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [84 Franklin St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/84-franklin-st/) | 410 ft NW | Electrical | EV charger install into existing wiring | $350 | [E26-001244](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001244/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [21 Franklin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/21-franklin-ave/) | 370 ft N | Plumbing | test gas for stove new gas stove | Not listed | [G26-000412](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000412/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [16 Flint St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/16-flint-st/) | 930 ft N | Plumbing | 1 furnace 1 stove 2nd floor | Not listed | [G26-000384](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000384/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [57 Myrtle St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/57-myrtle-st/) | 890 ft N | 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/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [12 First Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/12-first-ave/) | 910 ft SE | Electrical | Replace existing FACP | $3,000 | [E26-001034](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001034/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [11 Pinckney St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/11-pinckney-st/) | 740 ft NE | 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/) | 920 ft NE | 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 2, 2026 | [57 Myrtle St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/57-myrtle-st/) | 890 ft N | Plumbing | Gas for two furnace, two water heater, gas stoves | Not listed | [G26-000225](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000225/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [76 Franklin St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/76-franklin-st/) | 460 ft NW | Alteration or repair | CHANGED OF CONTRACTOR 6/30/26 Single Family renovation and addition on top of existing structure per plans. | $400,000 | [B24-001926](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B24-001926/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [57 Myrtle St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/57-myrtle-st/) | 890 ft N | Plumbing | New Plumb 2 family home | Not listed | [P26-000275](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000275/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [8 Morton St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/8-morton-st/) | 870 ft W | Alteration or repair | Withdrawn per applicant, see online message. -JE 7/29/26 Roof replacement | $29,000 | [B26-000828](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000828/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [54 Myrtle St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/54-myrtle-st/) | 830 ft N | 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 9, 2026 | [121 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/121-washington-st/) | 780 ft W | Electrical | Wire COMMERCIAL AREA and Install NEW ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM in all Building - Residential units wire by others. Rough Inspection Passed. | $15,000 | [E26-000750](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000750/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [121 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/121-washington-st/) | 780 ft W | Electrical | Take over existing permit and complete all remaining electrical work for both residential and commercial units in accordance with current Massachusetts electrical code and approved plans. | $24,500 | [E26-000742](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000742/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [54 Myrtle St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/54-myrtle-st/) | 830 ft N | 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/) | 830 ft N | 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 19, 2026 | [105 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/105-washington-st/) | 590 ft W | Electrical | Kitchen receptacles and lights switch move | $1,500 | [E26-000713](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000713/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [39 Florence St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/39-florence-st/) | 870 ft NE | 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/) | 920 ft NE | Electrical | Relocate the temp service on the property | Not listed | [E26-000695](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000695/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [60 Franklin St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/60-franklin-st/) | 680 ft N | Mechanical (HVAC) | Installation of central heating and cooling heat pump system for the cottage | $15,000 | [SM26-000069](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000069/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [54 Myrtle St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/54-myrtle-st/) | 830 ft N | 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/) | 890 ft N | Electrical | Rewire 2 unit | $18,000 | [E26-000626](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000626/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [34 Knowlton St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/34-knowlton-st/) | 820 ft NW | Mechanical (HVAC) | supply and install 1heat pump condenser and 1 air handler with rework to existing duct work as neededs needed | $28,510 | [B26-000477](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000477/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 29 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [39 Alston St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/39-alston-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Electrical | Outlet for washer, outside outlet, replacement of light fixture | $2,500 | [E26-001368](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001368/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [28 Crescent St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/28-crescent-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Plumbing | Inside sewer line replacement | Not listed | [P26-000566](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000566/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [27 Tufts St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/27-tufts-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Solar | Temporarily remove and reinstall existing solar panels for roof work | $350 | [B26-001468](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001468/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [6 Crescent St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/6-crescent-st/) | 0.19 mi NE | 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 14, 2026 | [9 Dell St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/9-dell-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Electrical | Demo make safe | $300 | [E26-001336](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001336/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [129 Glen St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/129-glen-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Replace existing bathtub and wall panels - to be transparent these works have commenced this is because originally these works were only going to be cosmetic (replacement tiles, shower panel and paint) so a permit was not required. However, after removing the existing PVC shower panels the existing  | $10,000 | [B26-001379](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001379/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [27 Tufts St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/27-tufts-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Electrical | Temporarily remove and reinstall existing solar panels for roof work | $350 | [E26-001319](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001319/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [129 Glen St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/129-glen-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Plumbing | Rep Plumbing of house, including water and drainage | Not listed | [P26-000527](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000527/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [6 Crescent St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/6-crescent-st/) | 0.19 mi NE | Electrical | Demo make safe | $300 | [E26-001293](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001293/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [200 Inner Belt Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/200-inner-belt-rd/) | 0.23 mi S | Electrical | Installation of (1) 75 KVA XFMR, (2) 225 KVA XFMR, branch panelboards, temps, power and lighting in tenant reno. | $234,860 | [E26-001104](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001104/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [200 Inner Belt Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/200-inner-belt-rd/) | 0.23 mi S | Alteration or repair | Equipment installation within an existing occupied space. The work involves mechanial and electrical trades. There is no new space being created. There is no change of occupancy, use group or egress and there is no change in hazardous quantities or storage. | $103,500 | [B26-001012](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001012/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [86 Joy St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/86-joy-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Electrical | Add ceiling outlets, replace exposed romex with conduit | $2,500 | [E26-001216](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001216/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [41 Inner Belt Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/41-inner-belt-rd/) | 0.22 mi SE | Electrical | Rough New Restroom, New switching for Warehouse LED fixtures, add (4) Exit signs. as well Pipe for the Pull station by the Side door | $11,500 | [E26-001203](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001203/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [9 Dell St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/9-dell-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Total gut rehab and adding 2 additional units. 1st floor- 3 bedrooms Unit 2- 2 bedrooms Unit 3- 2 bedrooms | $500,000 | [B25-001487](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B25-001487/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [41 Inner Belt Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/41-inner-belt-rd/) | 0.22 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Build new demising wall and warehouse toilet room. | $60,588 | [B26-001075](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001075/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [39 Franklin St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/39-franklin-st/) | 0.22 mi N | 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/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [47 Tufts St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/47-tufts-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Demo existing rear deck and install new deck per drawings specs | $39,100 | [B26-000859](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000859/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [129 Glen St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/129-glen-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Reconfiguration of Existing Finished Attic to Create Bedroom & Bathroom | $21,250 | [B26-001062](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001062/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [41 Inner Belt Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/41-inner-belt-rd/) | 0.22 mi SE | Plumbing | Adding toilet, sink, and water heater | Not listed | [P26-000410](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000410/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [3 Dell St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/3-dell-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Roofing | strip and re-roof | $8,000 | [B26-001050](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001050/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [129 Glen St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/129-glen-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Remodel Existing Kitchen - Replace Units Like for Like The kitchen units (6 wall units, 6 base units) and appliances (fridge, oven & dishwasher). Please refer to drawings, narrative | $12,000 | [B26-000999](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000999/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [129 Glen St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/129-glen-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Electrical | Power & lighting renovations / upgrades/ additions | $8,000 | [E26-001016](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001016/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [61 Pearl St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/61-pearl-st/) | 0.23 mi N | 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 6, 2026 | [24 Crescent St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/24-crescent-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | 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 23, 2026 | [3 Hillside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/3-hillside-ave/) | 0.24 mi N | Roofing | Roofing Asphalt Shingles Replacement | $19,500 | [B26-000805](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000805/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [86 Joy St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/86-joy-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Electrical | Installing one smoke detector and one CO detector low voltage | $2,500 | [E26-000851](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000851/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [86 Joy St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/86-joy-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Replace existing entry door in same style and size to swing out and have a panic device. Install panic hardware on existing rear door. At Bay 4 | $5,250 | [B26-000794](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000794/) |
| May 31, 2026 | [24 Crescent St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/24-crescent-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | 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 26, 2026 | [129 Glen St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/129-glen-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. | $3,000 | [B26-000739](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000739/) |

## 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 Washington St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [81-83 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/81--83-washington-st/): newest permit Aug 1, 2025
- [84 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/84-washington-st/): newest permit Dec 22, 2025
- [85 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/85-washington-st/): newest permit Dec 11, 2025
- [60 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/60-washington-st/): newest permit May 2, 2025
- [59 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/59-washington-st/): newest permit Mar 27, 2025
- [50 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/50-washington-st/): newest permit May 2, 2025
- [105 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/105-washington-st/): newest permit May 19, 2026
- [117 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/117-washington-st/): newest permit Sep 28, 2026
- [30 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/30-washington-st/): newest permit Jan 22, 2026
- [29 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/29-washington-st/): newest permit Aug 25, 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 2026-10-10 22:27 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, both permits at this address and 55 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/74-washington-st/