# Building permits at 78 North St, Somerville, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $2.6M alteration or repair at 179 Powder House Blvd, permitted Aug 24.

Two permits here in the last two years. The newest, Oct 29, 2025: Change two outlet boxes on a 11’x 9’ bedroom wall into an extension box. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 107 more permits (102 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 560 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2025 | Electrical | Change two outlet boxes on a 11’x 9’ bedroom wall into an extension box. Bedroom ceiling take down a fan install new light. | $1,000 | [E25-001625](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E25-001625/) |
| Oct 27, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Remove a bedroom ceiling 11‘ x 11‘ and one bedroom wall 11‘ x 8‘.6 inches add insulation rock wall in the walls and ceiling, metal channels and clips 58 sheet rock green glue another layer of 5/8 blue board Plaster | $18,597 | [B25-001851](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B25-001851/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 4 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | [61 North St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/61-north-st/) | 220 ft S | Alteration or repair | Demolish second floor porch that is above rubber roof and rebuild it up to code using composite materials. | $18,430 | [B26-001430](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001430/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [100 Conwell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/100-conwell-ave/) | 190 ft E | Alteration or repair | replace 3 back porches to exact same size | $36,000 | [B26-001219](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001219/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [277 Alewife Brook Pkwy](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/277-alewife-brook-pkwy/) | 120 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Replace the front staircase | $26,867 | [B26-001032](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001032/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [68 North St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/68-north-st/) | 120 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Weatherization, Insulation, Air Sealing | $17,097 | [B26-000676](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000676/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 68 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | [7 North St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/7-north-st/) | 880 ft S | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 28 windows | $14,000 | [B26-001522](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001522/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [325 Alewife Brook Pkwy](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/325-alewife-brook-pkwy/) | 960 ft N | Plumbing | Lot 2 A&B install waste vent and water pipe for (2) Kitchens & (4)Full Bath & (2) Half | Not listed | [P26-000581](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000581/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [325 Alewife Brook Pkwy](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/325-alewife-brook-pkwy/) | 960 ft N | Electrical | 59 high st. /325 alewife.Complete electrical installation for new two-family dwelling, including feeders to two 200-amp dwelling-unit panels, branch-circuit wiring, lighting, receptacles, appliances, HVAC equipment, smoke/CO alarms, data/TV wiring, and EV-charger junction-box feeds, per approved pla | $40,000 | [E26-001428](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001428/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [325 Alewife Brook Pkwy](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/325-alewife-brook-pkwy/) | 960 ft N | Electrical | Lot 5: Complete electrical installation for new two-family dwelling, including feeders to two 200-amp dwelling-unit panels, branch-circuit wiring, lighting, receptacles, appliances, HVAC equipment, smoke/CO alarms, data/TV wiring, and EV-charger junction-box feeds, per approved plans and Massachuset | $40,000 | [E26-001308](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001308/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [21 High St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/21-high-st/) | 640 ft N | Electrical | Install mini split AC | $2,000 | [E26-001415](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001415/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [21 High St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/21-high-st/) | 640 ft N | Alteration or repair | (HOMEOWNER PERMIT) Installation of mini split AC/heating system | $5,000 | [B26-001515](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001515/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [68 Raymond Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/68-raymond-ave/) | 600 ft SE | 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. | $25,000 | [B26-001499](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001499/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [88 Raymond Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/88-raymond-ave/) | 380 ft SE | Plumbing | Replacement of Existing Cross Connection Device. | Not listed | [P26-000578](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000578/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [88 Raymond Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/88-raymond-ave/) | 380 ft SE | Plumbing | Replacement of Existing Boiler | Not listed | [G26-000454](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000454/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [325 Alewife Brook Pkwy](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/325-alewife-brook-pkwy/) | 960 ft N | Electrical | installation of new low voltage fire alarm system for lot 4 | $7,000 | [E26-001435](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001435/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [325 Alewife Brook Pkwy](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/325-alewife-brook-pkwy/) | 960 ft N | Electrical | installation of new low voltage fire alarm system | $6,000 | [E26-001268](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001268/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [224 Powder House Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/224-powder-house-blvd/) | 630 ft S | Alteration or repair | Single family Interior Demolition | $38,000 | [B26-001405](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001405/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [224 Powder House Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/224-powder-house-blvd/) | 630 ft S | Electrical | Rewire a 2 family and upgrade to 400 amp services | $32,000 | [E26-001314](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001314/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [76 Raymond Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/76-raymond-ave/) | 530 ft SE | Electrical | Temp service | $700 | [E26-000596](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000596/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [99 West Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/99-west-adams-st/) | 900 ft NE | Electrical | Power shut off for remolding need to put back 200amp service for two families each one has 100amp | $4,000 | [E26-001398](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001398/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [21 College Hill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/21-college-hill-rd/) | 560 ft NE | New building | Foundation Only for backyard cottage PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT B26-000458 | $25,800 | [B26-000526](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000526/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [59 High St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/59-high-st/) | 900 ft N | Plumbing | install waste vent and water pipe for (2) Units 2-1/2 Bath | Not listed | [P26-000560](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000560/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [55 High St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/55-high-st/) | 880 ft N | Plumbing | install waste vent and water pipe for (2) Units 2-1/2 Bath | Not listed | [P26-000559](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000559/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [59 Conwell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/59-conwell-ave/) | 690 ft E | Alteration or repair | Install 30 Replacement Windows | $15,200 | [B26-001407](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001407/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [1323 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/1323-broadway/) | 880 ft SW | Electrical | per the wiring inspector of the Town of Somerville pulling a permit for the emergency power supply replacement, not FACP replacement, for Volunteers of America | $150 | [E26-001338](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001338/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [34 North St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/34-north-st/) | 550 ft SW | Electrical | Powering office trailer, 100a single phase 208v circuit work @ 268 powder house blvd | $1,000 | [E26-001260](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001260/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [68 Raymond Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/68-raymond-ave/) | 600 ft SE | Electrical | Demo make safe | $300 | [E26-001335](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001335/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [90 Conwell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/90-conwell-ave/) | 310 ft E | Alteration or repair | Remodel two bathrooms (layout stays the same.) Demo back three decks. Top deck is enclosed. demo bathrooms and demo the back deck not to be re built. We are not re building the decks. Demo existing rear deck stack, install new rear stairs and egress platform, remove bathtubs on 2nd and 3rd floors, r | $100,000 | [B26-001055](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001055/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [47 Curtis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/47-curtis-ave/) | 960 ft E | Mechanical (HVAC) | 1st & 2nd floor adding AC coil and condenser, 3rd floor adding complete heating and cooling system with ductwork and registers | $39,340 | [SM26-000041](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000041/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [90 Conwell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/90-conwell-ave/) | 310 ft E | Plumbing | To remodel bathroom & kitchen sink only in second floor and third floor. | Not listed | [P26-000520](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000520/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [21 College Hill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/21-college-hill-rd/) | 560 ft NE | Plumbing | Renew 3 bath half bath laundry | Not listed | [P26-000465](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000465/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [21 College Hill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/21-college-hill-rd/) | 560 ft NE | Plumbing | Replace furnace | Not listed | [G26-000370](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000370/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [32 Russell Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/32-russell-rd/) | 960 ft S | Alteration or repair | exterior Decking handrail and columns wrap replacement | $7,700 | [B26-001321](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001321/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [86 Raymond Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/86-raymond-ave/) | 410 ft SE | Alteration or repair | install 5 replacement windows. no structural changes. | $25,707 | [B26-001239](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001239/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [90 Conwell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/90-conwell-ave/) | 310 ft E | Electrical | 2 Bathrooms renovation: Install two new 20-amp branch circuits for each bathroom, and install/replace receptacles, lighting fixtures, exhaust fans, vanity lights, and electric floor heating systems. | $5,000 | [E26-001252](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001252/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [223 Powder House Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/223-powder-house-blvd/) | 550 ft SE | Electrical | Checked electrical system in entire 3 family house due to neutral loss | $1,000 | [E26-001198](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001198/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [83 Conwell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/83-conwell-ave/) | 390 ft E | Alteration or repair | Install 5 Harvey classic replacement window,energy star,inserts only,no structural work | $4,955 | [B26-001222](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001222/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [21 College Hill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/21-college-hill-rd/) | 560 ft NE | Electrical | Rewire 5 bathrooms, add few lights and receptacles throughout the house | $18,000 | [E26-001187](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001187/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [21 High St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/21-high-st/) | 640 ft N | Plumbing | add bathroom on 3rd fl | Not listed | [P26-000460](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000460/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [111 Hillsdale Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/111-hillsdale-rd/) | 960 ft E | Plumbing | Pressure test | Not listed | [G26-000363](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000363/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [65 Conwell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/65-conwell-ave/) | 610 ft E | Alteration or repair | Unit 1 + Basement Unit Renovation: 1.) Laundry Room/Extended Living Area, 2.) Frame Door En Suite into Bathroom, 3.) Frame New Hallway Closet Construct laundry closets unit 2 + 3 Unit 2 & 3 Bedroom/Laundry Room Modification: Remove existing bedroom door, Frame new bedroom door entering room, Frame n | $32,380 | [B26-000952](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000952/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [99 West Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/99-west-adams-st/) | 900 ft NE | Mechanical (HVAC) | Install two hydro air, new duct work, two condenser. | $29,500 | [SM26-000111](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000111/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [201 Powder House Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/201-powder-house-blvd/) | 750 ft SE | Electrical | Upgrade existing 200A total service (2 x 100A meters) to new 400A service (2 x 200A meters). Replace service equipment. | $12,000 | [E26-001037](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001037/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [93 West Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/93-west-adams-st/) | 930 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Remove/replace 4 existing windows. No structural work being done. | $7,393 | [B26-001033](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001033/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [23 College Hill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/23-college-hill-rd/) | 540 ft NE | Electrical | Emergency service fix | $100 | [E26-001076](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001076/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [24 Hamilton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/24-hamilton-rd/) | 620 ft S | Electrical | Service upgrade and full apartment rewire on unit 2 | $22,000 | [E26-000492](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000492/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [24 Hamilton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/24-hamilton-rd/) | 620 ft S | Alteration or repair | Renovating 1 floor 2 floor and attic Work in both units, Renovating first and second floor bathrooms and kitchens relocate some walls per plans framing third floor attic | $130,000 | [B25-002009](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B25-002009/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [76 Conwell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/76-conwell-ave/) | 480 ft E | Plumbing | Existing bathroom remodel | Not listed | [P26-000388](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000388/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [23 College Hill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/23-college-hill-rd/) | 540 ft NE | Plumbing | supply and install gas piping for remodel | Not listed | [G26-000165](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000165/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [42 Curtis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/42-curtis-ave/) | 950 ft E | Solar | Removal and reinstall of 14 solar panels of a 26 panel system. Reinstallation is redesigned from original layout due to recent renovation. 6.02 Kw dc | $30,100 | [B26-000874](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000874/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [201 Powder House Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/201-powder-house-blvd/) | 750 ft SE | Electrical | Remodeling a attic will be wiring a bedroom, bathroom and office | $15,000 | [E26-000363](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000363/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [127 Hillsdale Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/127-hillsdale-rd/) | 840 ft E | Alteration or repair | Insulation - walls with blown in cellulose -unit 1 | $9,363 | [B26-000850](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000850/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [93 West Quincy St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/93-west-quincy-st/) | 940 ft NE | Electrical | add outlet and light at porch B26-000646 | $625 | [E26-000844](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000844/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [26 Barton St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/26-barton-st/) | 740 ft S | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 1 entry door. Like sizes and no structural changes. | $2,762 | [B26-000811](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000811/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [76 Raymond Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/76-raymond-ave/) | 530 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Remodeling fire damage area for 3 family dwelling, full interior and exterior rehabilitation of an existing three-family residential structure. interior demolition of walls, ceilings, flooring, fixtures, and finishes down to structural framing as required. Removal of existing mechanical, electrical, | $750,000 | [B26-000482](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000482/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [42 Curtis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/42-curtis-ave/) | 950 ft E | Electrical | Removal and reinstall of 14 solar panels of a 26 panel system. Reinstallation is redesigned from original layout due to recent renovation. | $4,933 | [E26-000838](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000838/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [201 Powder House Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/201-powder-house-blvd/) | 750 ft SE | Solar | Rooftop solar installation 12.6 kw dc | $63,000 | [B26-000827](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000827/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [45 Russell Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/45-russell-rd/) | 900 ft SE | Electrical | Install 8 new outlets in Kitchen, 2 new island pendent lights | $4,500 | [E26-000794](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000794/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [201 Powder House Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/201-powder-house-blvd/) | 750 ft SE | Electrical | Rooftop solar installation 28 panels 12.6 kw dc | $25,125 | [E26-000778](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000778/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [21 High St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/21-high-st/) | 640 ft N | Electrical | Upgrade 200 amp service (no public meter), remodel 3 floor attic and bathroom | $10,000 | [E26-000774](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000774/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [45 Russell Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/45-russell-rd/) | 900 ft SE | Plumbing | Disconnect and reconnect kitchen sink dishwasher and disposal | Not listed | [P26-000316](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000316/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [45 Russell Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/45-russell-rd/) | 900 ft SE | Plumbing | Disconnect and reconnect stove | Not listed | [G26-000262](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000262/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [21 High St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/21-high-st/) | 640 ft N | Alteration or repair | adding a dormer, a bathroom, bedroom and sitting are w/ wet bar by owner | $35,000 | [B26-000663](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000663/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [46-48 High St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/46--48-high-st/) | 710 ft N | Plumbing | re-test | Not listed | [G26-000258](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000258/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [47 Russell Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/47-russell-rd/) | 900 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Installation and wiring of replacement system into existing ductwork, consisting of one condenser and one air handler. Repairs to ductwork as needed | $25,755 | [B26-000670](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000670/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [21 College Hill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/21-college-hill-rd/) | 560 ft NE | Electrical | Install a grounding electrode wire encase concrete | $750 | [E26-000727](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000727/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [53 Curtis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/53-curtis-ave/) | 880 ft E | Alteration or repair | Insulate basement sills. | $1,000 | [B26-000735](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000735/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [76 Conwell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/76-conwell-ave/) | 480 ft E | Electrical | Full rewire of apartment #3 | $20,000 | [E26-000728](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000728/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [93 West Quincy St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/93-west-quincy-st/) | 940 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Back Second Floor Porch & add Roof- Existing Footprint Replacement @ 95 W Quincy St | $16,200 | [B26-000646](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000646/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [111 West Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/111-west-adams-st/) | 800 ft NE | Plumbing | Cross connection device for basement boiler | Not listed | [P26-000066](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000066/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [47 Russell Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/47-russell-rd/) | 900 ft SE | Electrical | Installation and wiring of replacement system into existing ductwork, consisting of one condenser and one air handler | $6,439 | [E26-000638](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000638/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [107 West Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/107-west-adams-st/) | 830 ft NE | Roofing | strip the old roof, install 30 years new roof, | $15,800 | [B26-000599](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000599/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [47 Conwell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/47-conwell-ave/) | 860 ft E | Plumbing | Remodeling. Basement: 1 electric water heater, 1 toilet, 2 lavatories, 1 bathtub, 1 washing machine connection, and 1 service sink. 1st Floor: 1 kitchen sink, 1 dishwasher, 1 ice maker, 2 toilets, 3 lavatories, 1 bathtub, and 1 shower stall. 2nd Floor: 1 kitchen sink, 1 dishwasher, 1 ice maker, 2 to | Not listed | [P26-000273](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000273/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 35 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | [37 Fairmount Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/37-fairmount-ave/) | 0.25 mi S | Electrical | Add meter and 100 amps main panel for unit #3 | $1,800 | [E26-001354](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001354/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [1247 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/1247-broadway/) | 0.23 mi S | Plumbing | Gas company requested test for service turn on | Not listed | [G26-000334](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000334/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [1241 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/1241-broadway/) | 0.23 mi S | Electrical | wiring for split heating ac units from unit head to outside condenser | $1,000 | [E25-001816](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E25-001816/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [8 Waterhouse St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/8-waterhouse-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. Doing all three units | $18,000 | [B26-001427](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001427/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [33 Fairfax St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/33-fairfax-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Plumbing | Gas combi boiler replacement | Not listed | [P26-000516](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000516/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [33 Fairfax St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/33-fairfax-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Plumbing | Gas combi boiler replacement | Not listed | [G26-000404](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000404/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [24 Ware St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/24-ware-st/) | 0.25 mi SE | Plumbing | Gas line to water heaters and cook stoves | Not listed | [G26-000407](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000407/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [37 Fairmount Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/37-fairmount-ave/) | 0.25 mi S | Electrical | 100 Amps sub-panel and rewiring unit #3 and smoke detectors | $11,000 | [E26-001250](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001250/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [37 Fairmount Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/37-fairmount-ave/) | 0.25 mi S | Plumbing | Renovation, basement combi unit. 3Rd fl kitchen and 1 full bath. | Not listed | [P26-000492](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000492/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [37 Fairmount Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/37-fairmount-ave/) | 0.25 mi S | Plumbing | Renovation, basement combi unit. 3Rd fl kitchen stove. | Not listed | [G26-000383](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000383/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [183 Powder House Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/183-powder-house-blvd/) | 0.19 mi SE | Electrical | Service Upgrade from 100 to 125A and adding a common meter | $10,000 | [E26-001094](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001094/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [179 Powder House Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/179-powder-house-blvd/) | 0.23 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Roof Renovation | $2,557,000 | [B26-001326](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001326/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [37 Fairmount Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/37-fairmount-ave/) | 0.25 mi S | Alteration or repair | Third floor full gut renovation only. No exterior work except replacement windows. | $88,000 | [B26-000948](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000948/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [24 Ware St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/24-ware-st/) | 0.25 mi SE | Solar | Install rooftop Solar PV System consisting of (26) REC460w panels with Enphase micro-inverters. No energy storage. (11.96Kw dc) | $59,800 | [B26-001160](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001160/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [24 Ware St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/24-ware-st/) | 0.25 mi SE | Electrical | Install rooftop Solar PV System consisting of (26) REC460w panels with Enphase micro-inverters. No energy storage. | $26,000 | [E26-001074](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001074/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [1374 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/1374-broadway/) | 0.23 mi SW | Electrical | Emergency service call- change out jockey pump and fire pump controller- in the Essex Building WORK @ 1366 BROADWAY- ESSEX BLDG IN CLARENDON HILL TOWERS | $5,000 | [E26-001132](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001132/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [34 Chetwynd Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/34-chetwynd-rd/) | 0.22 mi E | Roofing | Roofing (strip and reroof) and siding | $28,000 | [B26-001079](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001079/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [7 Hardan Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/7-hardan-rd/) | 0.23 mi SE | Electrical | laundry | $1,800 | [E26-001081](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001081/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [1260 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/1260-broadway/) | 0.23 mi S | Plumbing | Convert bathtub to shower in first floor bathroom. Replace valve. | Not listed | [P26-000324](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000324/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [7 Hardan Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/7-hardan-rd/) | 0.23 mi SE | Plumbing | Waste, Vent, and Water piping for two washing machines in the basement | Not listed | [P26-000397](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000397/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [1247 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/1247-broadway/) | 0.23 mi S | Plumbing | @1245 Broadway Repiping of a full bathroom and kitchen on 3rd floor of a three family. | Not listed | [P26-000392](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000392/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [7 Hardan Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/7-hardan-rd/) | 0.23 mi SE | Plumbing | Gas piping for two dryers in the basement | Not listed | [G26-000327](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000327/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [24 Ware St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/24-ware-st/) | 0.25 mi SE | Electrical | install interior wiring for rooftop solar PV system to be installed in future | $1,000 | [E26-000963](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000963/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [34 Chetwynd Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/34-chetwynd-rd/) | 0.22 mi E | Electrical | Loosen and resecure meter socket for new siding | $300 | [E26-000925](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000925/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [1260 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/1260-broadway/) | 0.23 mi S | Alteration or repair | Demo drywall in first floor bathtub and replace with a new shower. Inspection for fire stopping and/or insulation. @ 1262 Broadway | $14,714 | [B26-000840](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000840/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [24 Chetwynd Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/24-chetwynd-rd/) | 0.24 mi E | Plumbing | Second floor full bathroom | Not listed | [P26-000337](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000337/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [24 Chetwynd Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/24-chetwynd-rd/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical | Wiring for second floor bathroom | $3,000 | [E26-000836](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000836/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [1374 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/1374-broadway/) | 0.23 mi SW | Electrical | adding cellular communicator to existing fire alarm system | $1,600 | [E26-000822](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000822/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [1374 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/1374-broadway/) | 0.23 mi SW | Electrical | adding cellular communicator to existing fire alarm system | $1,600 | [E26-000821](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000821/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [1374 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/1374-broadway/) | 0.23 mi SW | Electrical | adding cellular communicator to existing fire alarm system | $1,600 | [E26-000820](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000820/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [1374 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/1374-broadway/) | 0.23 mi SW | Electrical | adding cellular communicator to existing fire alarm system | $1,600 | [E26-000819](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000819/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [24 Chetwynd Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/24-chetwynd-rd/) | 0.24 mi E | Alteration or repair | Add full bathroom and closet to second floor unit | $18,000 | [B26-000744](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000744/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [174 North St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/174-north-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Electrical | Replace circuit to garage. Trench and run new pipe and wiring form basement to garage to restore power. | $1,500 | [E26-000719](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000719/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [13 Waterhouse St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/13-waterhouse-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Remove and install 18 SQ rubber roof and 10 SQ vinyl siding | $35,000 | [B26-000594](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000594/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [1374 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/1374-broadway/) | 0.23 mi SW | Electrical | Installing Cat 6 cable and camera upgrade for clarendon hill apts. | $125,000 | [E26-000657](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000657/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

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## More on this street

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

- [68 North St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/68-north-st/): newest permit May 13, 2026
- [94 North St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/94-north-st/): newest permit Sep 17, 2025
- [61 North St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/61-north-st/): newest permit Sep 29, 2026
- [104 North St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/104-north-st/): newest permit Oct 21, 2025
- [118 North St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/118-north-st/): newest permit Jul 17, 2025
- [34 North St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/34-north-st/): newest permit Sep 15, 2026
- [145 North St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/145-north-st/): newest permit Feb 28, 2025
- [7 North St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/7-north-st/): newest permit Oct 8, 2026
- [152 North St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/152-north-st/): newest permit Jun 4, 2025
- [160 North St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/160-north-st/): newest permit Oct 15, 2024

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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 2026-10-11 18:11 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 107 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/78-north-st/