# Building permits at 78 Summer St, Somerville, MA

53 Prescott St: demolition permitted Aug 27, a new building Sep 24.

Two permits on record here. The newest, Dec 5, 2025: Gas piping to install (1) gas furnace to replace existing. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 131 more permits (126 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 910 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 5, 2025 | Plumbing | gas piping to install (1) gas furnace to replace existing | Not listed | [G25-000469](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G25-000469/) |
| Oct 18, 2018 | Alteration or repair | remove and replacing handrails and spindles painting remove of all debris | $6,000 | [B18-001656](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B18-001656/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 5 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | [9 Preston Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/9-preston-rd/) | 140 ft SW | Addition | Installation of 2 outdoor condensers and 6 wall mount mini spits inside The system being installed is ductless | $39,655 | [B26-001412](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001412/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [9 Preston Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/9-preston-rd/) | 140 ft SW | Electrical | power for 2 condensers | $600 | [E26-001285](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001285/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [56 School St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/56-school-st/) | 120 ft S | Roofing | Strip and re-roof main house | $28,645 | [B26-001294](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001294/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [56 School St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/56-school-st/) | 120 ft S | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. ( 877260, 877263) ( Unit and Unit 2) | $11,333 | [B26-001078](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001078/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [56 School St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/56-school-st/) | 120 ft S | Alteration or repair | Removal of rear chimney, Front chimney Grind and point chimney from the flashing up, Supply and install 5” aluminum liner. Leak repairs, slate roofs. | $12,050 | [B26-001064](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001064/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 82 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | [39 Berkeley St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/39-berkeley-st/) | 770 ft N | Mechanical (HVAC) | Installation of HVAC System | $26,350 | [SM26-000195](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000195/) |
| Oct 8, 2026 | [27 Oxford St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/27-oxford-st/) | 860 ft N | Alteration or repair | Installation and wiring of replacement system into existing ductwork consisting of one condenser and one air handler | $22,789 | [B26-001493](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001493/) |
| Oct 8, 2026 | [26 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/26-summer-st/) | 900 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Interior gut rehab single family home. Add 3/4 bath to third floor. Replace all insulation, drywall and plaster, cabinets, fixtures. Replace windows with Harvey Classic windows. | $330,000 | [B26-001117](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001117/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [33 Preston Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/33-preston-rd/) | 320 ft W | Fence, wall or deck | Replace front windows and entry door including moldings. Remove old PT boards off the back deck and install trex boards | $9,200 | [B26-001255](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001255/) |
| Oct 6, 2026 | [25 Greene St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/25-greene-st/) | 580 ft W | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. Doing unit 1 and Unit 2 | $4,493 | [B26-001555](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001555/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [26 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/26-summer-st/) | 900 ft SE | Electrical | house rewire after a fire, service is newer 200A existing. | $28,500 | [E26-001242](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001242/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [24 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/24-summer-st/) | 920 ft SE | Alteration or repair | (Homeowner Permit) Masonry repair The existing chimney above the roofline is deteriorated and requires reconstruction. This application proposes rebuilding the chimney from the roofline up, matching the existing height, dimensions, and overall appearance. The replacement will use brick and mortar se | $2,700 | [B26-001507](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001507/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [40 School St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/40-school-st/) | 380 ft S | Alteration or repair | Interior Demolition and Framing: selective interior demolition, reconfigure portions of the primary bedroom, guest bedroom, hallway, kitchen, bathroom, laundry area, and living areas, remove and construct non-load-bearing partitions and relocate interior door openings, perform structural modificatio | $203,000 | [B26-001183](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001183/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [53 Prescott St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/53-prescott-st/) | 910 ft NE | New building | construct a 24'-4" x 20'-4" foundation for cottage style house PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT B26-000252 | $300 | [B26-000556](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000556/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [28 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/28-summer-st/) | 860 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Basement sill and crawlspace insulation | $1,238 | [B26-001186](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001186/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [53 Prescott St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/53-prescott-st/) | 910 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Convert existing 2-unit house to a 3-unit house. Main house will consist of Unit-1 will be first floor 1,020 sf with 3 bedrooms. Unit-2 will be 2nd floor will have 995.48 sf and 3 bedrooms. Unit-3 will have 1085 sf and 3 bedrooms and a walk up to a roof deck with a head house. [3Rd unit ADU (padu) r | $593,000 | [B26-000227](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000227/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [18 Greene St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/18-greene-st/) | 690 ft W | Alteration or repair | White PVC Fascia board replacement on entire perimeter of up roof (135 linear feet). Gutter and downspouts replacement of existing gutters on the house. | $9,893 | [B26-001462](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001462/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [397 Somerville Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/397-somerville-ave/) | 960 ft S | Alteration or repair | Interior remodel consisting of finish upgrades only, with no changes to the existing interior wall layout or configuration. The project also includes a change of use from a Place of Worship to a Retail use. No structural modifications or changes to the existing building footprint are proposed. | $2,500 | [B26-001130](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001130/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [61 Avon St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/61-avon-st/) | 870 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Insulation | $7,138 | [B26-001325](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001325/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [20 Landers St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/20-landers-st/) | 530 ft SW | Plumbing | Gas line to deck grill | Not listed | [G26-000274](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000274/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [27 Oxford St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/27-oxford-st/) | 860 ft N | Electrical | Installation and wiring of replacement system into existing ductwork consisting of one condenser and one air handler | $5,697 | [E26-001330](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001330/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [26 Knapp St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/26-knapp-st/) | 760 ft SW | Plumbing | Replace drainage piping for kitchen and bathroom | Not listed | [P26-000512](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000512/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [111 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/111-summer-st/) | 530 ft NW | Electrical | Installation of EV Charger with load management device off of unit main circuit breaker. | $2,500 | [E26-001209](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001209/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [111 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/111-summer-st/) | 530 ft NW | Electrical | Installation of EV Charger with load management device off of unit main circuit breaker. | $3,500 | [E26-001208](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001208/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [17 Laurel Terr](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/17-laurel-terr/) | 790 ft W | Alteration or repair | Rear Porch repair as needed, same as, same size | $10,000 | [B26-001116](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001116/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [26 Vinal Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/26-vinal-ave/) | 920 ft E | Electrical | Basement remodel | $7,500 | [E26-001266](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001266/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [53 Prescott St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/53-prescott-st/) | 910 ft NE | Demolition | Demolition 3 Car Garages DEMO ON OR AFTER SEPTEMBER 15, 2026 | $5,000 | [D26-000032](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/D26-000032/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [40 School St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/40-school-st/) | 380 ft S | Plumbing | kitchen and bath remodel | Not listed | [P26-000491](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000491/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [42 Preston Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/42-preston-rd/) | 480 ft W | Plumbing | Gas furnace replacement | Not listed | [G26-000380](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000380/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [53 Prescott St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/53-prescott-st/) | 910 ft NE | Addition | Add a 17' x 4' wide foundation on left front of building CONSTRUCTION PERMIT B26-000227 | $7,000 | [B26-001226](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001226/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [108 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/108-summer-st/) | 490 ft NW | Electrical | Installation of EV Charger | $700 | [E26-000397](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000397/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [30 Berkeley St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/30-berkeley-st/) | 590 ft N | Plumbing | Renew bath 2nd floor | Not listed | [P26-000444](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000444/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [101 School St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/101-school-st/) | 730 ft NE | Alteration or repair | install 5 replacement windows. no structural changes. | $13,105 | [B26-001066](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001066/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [30 Berkeley St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/30-berkeley-st/) | 590 ft N | Electrical | Electrical permit for renovation of the master bathroom and master bedroom. Master Bathroom: * Install new wiring for the master bathroom. * Provide and install one dedicated circuit for an electric towel warmer. * Provide and install one dedicated circuit for electric floor heating. * Install reces | $5,000 | [E26-000885](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000885/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [38 Oxford St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/38-oxford-st/) | 780 ft N | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization and air sealing with the Mass Save Program. No structural changes. | $3,382 | [B26-001098](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001098/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [24 Berkeley St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/24-berkeley-st/) | 530 ft N | Mechanical (HVAC) | Front 3 Family Home - Install 3 HVAC Systems. 1 located in the basement with 2 zones, 1 located inside closet on the 3rd floor, and 1 minisplit condenser combined with 3 ceiling cassette. | $61,500 | [SM26-000128](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000128/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [24 Berkeley St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/24-berkeley-st/) | 530 ft N | Electrical | Install new low voltage fire alarm | $8,500 | [E26-001063](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001063/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [471 Somerville Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/471-somerville-ave/) | 970 ft SW | Mechanical (HVAC) | Install (6) air handlers, 6 condensers, (6) ervs, all duct work. gas furnace with 4 ton AC coil. | $102,927 | [SM25-000204](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM25-000204/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [3 Lawson Terr](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/3-lawson-terr/) | 850 ft E | Roofing | strip and reroof approximately 1,100 square feet | $16,640 | [B26-001053](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001053/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [2 Park Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/2-park-pl/) | 1,000 ft W | Electrical | Remove and reinstall PowerWall ESS for house being re-sided | $2,100 | [E26-001031](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001031/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [25 Osgood St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/25-osgood-st/) | 520 ft W | Electrical | Wiring replacement for a Condenser and water heater | $1,285 | [E26-000985](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000985/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [40 School St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/40-school-st/) | 380 ft S | Electrical | Wire in new replacement hvac system | $1,200 | [E26-000580](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000580/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [114 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/114-summer-st/) | 580 ft NW | Roofing | Fire escape roof area asphalt shingled roof being replaced in kind | $6,200 | [B26-000990](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000990/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [22 Oxford St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/22-oxford-st/) | 740 ft N | Electrical | Service Upgrade | $18,000 | [E26-001006](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001006/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [8 School St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/8-school-st/) | 780 ft S | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. ( 874506) ( Unit 3) | $4,000 | [B26-000965](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000965/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [8 School St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/8-school-st/) | 780 ft S | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. ( 872729,872728 ) ( Unit 1, Unit 2 ) ) | $11,925 | [B26-000936](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000936/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [17 Bow St Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/17-bow-st-pl/) | 900 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. Only working on unit 1. | $2,000 | [B26-000955](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000955/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [13 Greene St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/13-greene-st/) | 660 ft W | Electrical | 6 smoke detectors | $1,000 | [E26-000766](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000766/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [23 Putnam St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/23-putnam-st/) | 780 ft E | Roofing | strip and reroof approximately 2,200 square feet | $24,460 | [B26-000839](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000839/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [24 Berkeley St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/24-berkeley-st/) | 530 ft N | Mechanical (HVAC) | Rear Cottage Home - Install 2 Minisplit heat pump condensers combined with 2 wall mounts for the basement, 2 ceiling cassette, and 1 slim ducted air handler located in the attic. | $39,000 | [SM26-000094](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000094/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [40 Preston Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/40-preston-rd/) | 440 ft W | Plumbing | hot water tank replacement unit 1 | Not listed | [P26-000341](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000341/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [40 Preston Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/40-preston-rd/) | 440 ft W | Plumbing | hot water tank replacement unit 1 | Not listed | [G26-000290](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000290/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [30 Berkeley St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/30-berkeley-st/) | 590 ft N | Alteration or repair | Bathroom remodeling -Unit 2 | $32,650 | [B26-000858](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000858/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [75 School St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/75-school-st/) | 350 ft NE | Mechanical (HVAC) | Air handler in the basement and one in the attic, sheet metal is needed for the supply and returns, 2 new condensers outside | $34,890 | [SM26-000100](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000100/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [49 Putnam St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/49-putnam-st/) | 980 ft E | Electrical | remove and reinstall existing smoke detectors (2) due to repairs in the front foyer E26-000211 | $900 | [E26-000877](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000877/) |
| Jun 21, 2026 | [397 Somerville Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/397-somerville-ave/) | 960 ft S | Electrical | CORRECT VIOLATION FILE #26-013922 Cut and cap water to sink. Disconnect and remove existing electrical service/feed to stove at electrical panel to remove illegal apartment | $800 | [B26-000802](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000802/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [397 Somerville Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/397-somerville-ave/) | 960 ft S | Plumbing | Cut & Cap kitchen sink in apartment | Not listed | [P26-000349](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000349/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [114 School St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/114-school-st/) | 870 ft NE | Plumbing | remodel | Not listed | [P26-000222](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000222/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [109 School St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/109-school-st/) | 880 ft NE | Plumbing | Install Rinnai RE180iN Tankless Hot Water Heater in the Basement | Not listed | [P26-000228](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000228/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [109 School St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/109-school-st/) | 880 ft NE | Plumbing | Install Rinnai RE180iN Tankless Hot Water Heater in the Basement | Not listed | [G26-000194](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000194/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [33 Preston Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/33-preston-rd/) | 320 ft W | Mechanical (HVAC) | Install new sheet metal duct supply and return. | $16,000 | [SM26-000059](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000059/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [397 Somerville Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/397-somerville-ave/) | 960 ft S | Electrical | Disconnect electricity from stove to panel in illegal apartment | $800 | [E26-000843](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000843/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [4 Putnam St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/4-putnam-st/) | 670 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Bathroom renovation, existing footprint to stay the same | $28,900 | [B26-000767](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000767/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [34 Putnam St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/34-putnam-st/) | 720 ft E | Plumbing | 1/2 bathroom on 2nd floor | Not listed | [P26-000327](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000327/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [4 Putnam St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/4-putnam-st/) | 670 ft SE | Plumbing | Bathroom remodel | Not listed | [P26-000321](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000321/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [18 Loring St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/18-loring-st/) | 860 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 7 windows. Like sizes and no structural changes. | $7,895 | [B26-000754](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000754/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [24 Berkeley St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/24-berkeley-st/) | 530 ft N | Electrical | Cottage house | $15,000 | [E26-000796](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000796/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [20 Landers St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/20-landers-st/) | 530 ft SW | Electrical | Install 4 outdoor receptacles and 1 light fixture on rear porch outdoor counter area | $3,100 | [E26-000788](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000788/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [26 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/26-summer-st/) | 900 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Interior demolition. All cabinets, fixtures, finishes, sheetrock. | $50,000 | [B26-000757](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000757/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [22 Knapp St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/22-knapp-st/) | 750 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Insulate Walls, Attic, and Kneewall | $9,334 | [B26-000675](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000675/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [13 Greene St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/13-greene-st/) | 660 ft W | Electrical | Bathroom kitchen Reno | $7,000 | [E26-000733](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000733/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [12 Landers St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/12-landers-st/) | 480 ft SW | Plumbing | Basement gas furnace | Not listed | [G26-000243](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000243/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [12 Landers St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/12-landers-st/) | 480 ft SW | Plumbing | Basement gas furnace | Not listed | [G26-000242](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000242/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [435 Somerville Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/435-somerville-ave/) | 850 ft S | Electrical | Customer called saying they needed an electrician to fix damaged wire on side of house. Work @ 2a school st | $200 | [E26-000701](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000701/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [22 Knapp St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/22-knapp-st/) | 750 ft SW | Alteration or repair | 17 replacement windows being installed | $20,600 | [B26-000688](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000688/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [24 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/24-summer-st/) | 920 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Refurbish existing front porch with traditional materials to comply with historic requirements, without porch size alteration | $7,500 | [B26-000472](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000472/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [12 Putnam St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/12-putnam-st/) | 640 ft SE | Electrical | rewire wall oven with appropriately sized wire | $2,000 | [E26-000680](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000680/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [12 Putnam St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/12-putnam-st/) | 640 ft SE | Electrical | Replace wire for wall oven with appropriate size | $2,000 | [E26-000679](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000679/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [114 School St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/114-school-st/) | 870 ft NE | Electrical | Replace 2 gang meter bank with new 400A 4 gang meter bank, add one house panel and 1 new panel for ADU. Wire ADU adu B26-000072 | $14,250 | [E26-000628](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000628/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [2 Park Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/2-park-pl/) | 1,000 ft W | Alteration or repair | Siding on entire house to be completed | $62,890 | [B26-000615](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000615/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [24 Berkeley St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/24-berkeley-st/) | 530 ft N | Plumbing | 1 water heater, 1 half bath, 1 kitchen with ice maker, 1 master bath, 1 laundry and 2 full baths. | Not listed | [P26-000286](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000286/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [53 Prescott St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/53-prescott-st/) | 910 ft NE | Electrical | Make sure power is disconnected at the garage for demolition. | $300 | [E26-000631](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000631/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [53 Prescott St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/53-prescott-st/) | 910 ft NE | Electrical | Wire new cottage with new service | $10,000 | [E26-000291](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000291/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [53 Prescott St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/53-prescott-st/) | 910 ft NE | Electrical | Complete wiring of a 4 family with 400 amp service. | $25,000 | [E26-000290](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000290/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [16 Greene St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/16-greene-st/) | 700 ft W | Roofing | Remove existing shingle roof and replace | $17,500 | [B26-000616](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000616/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [24 Berkeley St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/24-berkeley-st/) | 530 ft N | Electrical | Install low voltage fire alarm to monitor sprinkler system | $2,500 | [E26-000623](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000623/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [34 Putnam St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/34-putnam-st/) | 720 ft E | Alteration or repair | 5 Windows replacement, 2 interior door replacement, plaster ceilings | $8,000 | [B26-000593](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000593/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 44 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | [8 Aldersey St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/8-aldersey-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Rebuild existing back deck in kind. Replace rotten framing members and decking | $35,000 | [B26-001357](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001357/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [42 Vinal Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/42-vinal-ave/) | 0.19 mi E | Electrical | Installation of Sub Panel, 50 Range Circuit 240V | $2,000 | [E26-001433](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001433/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [24 Wesley Park](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/24-wesley-park/) | 0.22 mi SE | Alteration or repair | install 1 replacement window. no structural changes. | $2,763 | [B26-001518](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001518/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [33 Vinal Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/33-vinal-ave/) | 0.21 mi E | Mechanical (HVAC) | LOT B New air conditioning and heating system installation | $25,000 | [SM26-000189](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000189/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [33 Vinal Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/33-vinal-ave/) | 0.21 mi E | Mechanical (HVAC) | LOT A: Installation of heating and cooling system for all units. | $25,000 | [SM26-000099](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000099/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [114 Highland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/114-highland-ave/) | 0.20 mi N | Electrical | Elevator Replacement | $154,000 | [E26-001075](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001075/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [74 Avon St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/74-avon-st/) | 0.19 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 1 entry door, like for like, same size, no structural changes | $3,000 | [B26-001455](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001455/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [38 Laurel St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/38-laurel-st/) | 0.19 mi W | Alteration or repair | Create an Accessible Route from Exterior Facility to Unit One Egress Door | $20,000 | [B26-001191](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001191/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [112 Highland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/112-highland-ave/) | 0.19 mi N | Alteration or repair | Install 11 Harvey classic replacement window and 1 awning,energy star,inserts only,no structural work Rental bucket truck | $12,975 | [B26-001421](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001421/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [72 Berkeley St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/72-berkeley-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Electrical | Upgrading existing 100A Panel, Mini split wiring (0.75 Ton) | $2,250 | [E26-001073](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001073/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [29 Central St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/29-central-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Other | To erect a 60x90 canopy tent with 42" stakes. Tent has sidewalls with fire extinguishers and exit signs. To erect a 30x45 frame tent with ballast system. Tent has sidewalls with fire extinguisher and exit signs. Tent is for a church festival. Install date 9/10, event date 9/11-9/13, removal date 9/1 | $10,519 | [B26-001330](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001330/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [30 Summit Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/30-summit-ave/) | 0.21 mi E | Plumbing | Replace existing tub/shower with prefab acrylic base and acrylic walls. Replace valve and fixtures. No Structural Changes | Not listed | [P26-000510](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000510/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [72 Berkeley St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/72-berkeley-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Electrical | Install ductless mini split. In conjunction with electrical permit # E26-000971 | $11,000 | [B26-001054](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001054/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [33 Vinal Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/33-vinal-ave/) | 0.21 mi E | Electrical | 6 new family | $82,000 | [E26-000698](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000698/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [11r Dane St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/11r-dane-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Electrical | 2 outlets and 2 lights on a porch | $1,000 | [E26-001233](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001233/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [42 Vinal Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/42-vinal-ave/) | 0.19 mi E | Alteration or repair | Install 5.74 kW panels. Will not exceed roof panel but will add 6" to height. 14 panels total. No ESS / No Structural. | $28,700 | [B26-001025](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001025/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [61 Prescott St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/61-prescott-st/) | 0.19 mi NE | Plumbing | Stack replacement with venting | Not listed | [P26-000476](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000476/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [42 Vinal Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/42-vinal-ave/) | 0.19 mi E | Electrical | Install 5.74 kW panels. Will not exceed roof panel but will add 6" to height. 14 panels total. No ESS / No Structural. | $29,000 | [E26-000950](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000950/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [59 Bow St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/59-bow-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Plumbing | First floor: 1 half bathroom and 3 electric water heaters Second floor: Units 201, 202, 203 and 204 each with 1 Kitchen with ice maker, 1 laundry and 1 full bathroom. Third floor: Units 301, 302, 303 and 304 each with 1 Kitchen with ice maker, 1 laundry and 1 full bathroom. Fourth floor: 401, 402, 4 | Not listed | [P26-000457](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000457/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [21 Vinal Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/21-vinal-ave/) | 0.20 mi SE | Electrical | install receptacles, switches and lighting | $1,600 | [E26-001093](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001093/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [85 Oxford St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/85-oxford-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Mechanical (HVAC) | B. Ductwork: a. First Floor Unit: One Zone for the Basement. One Zone for the First Floor. b1. Second Floor Unit. One Zone for the Second Floor. One Zone for the Atti | $27,000 | [SM23-000226](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM23-000226/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [24 Aldersey St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/24-aldersey-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Electrical | Replace existing receptacles with tamper-resistant devices. Coordinate with Eversource and request the installation of two meters. Relocate the feeders serving the two basement apartments from the public panel and reconnect them to their designated existing service disconnects. | $3,000 | [E26-001078](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001078/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [72 Berkeley St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/72-berkeley-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Electrical | Wiring of 1 ductless mini split | $800 | [E26-000971](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000971/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [21 Vinal Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/21-vinal-ave/) | 0.20 mi SE | Alteration or repair | (HOMEOWNER PERMIT) Add one interior wall, add cased opening to existing wall, replace existing door, install new closet door, install trifold glass door, refinish floors, repaint | $17,650 | [B26-000950](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000950/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [487 Somerville Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/487-somerville-ave/) | 0.20 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 19 windows, like for like, same size, no structural changes | $30,702 | [B26-000945](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000945/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [65 Berkeley St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/65-berkeley-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Plumbing | renovation, basement combi unit, washer and 2 full bath. 1st and 2nd fl each with kitchen, washer and 3 full bath, 3rd fl combi unit and 2 full bath. | Not listed | [P26-000404](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000404/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [65 Berkeley St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/65-berkeley-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Plumbing | Renovation, basement combi unit. 1St and 2nd fl kitchen stove. 3Rd fl combi unit | Not listed | [G26-000332](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000332/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [29 Summit Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/29-summit-ave/) | 0.22 mi E | Electrical | 1 Bathroom electrical, Living Lights, dining lights | $1,500 | [E26-000900](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000900/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [29 Summit Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/29-summit-ave/) | 0.22 mi E | Plumbing | 1 half bath on first floor | Not listed | [P26-000382](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000382/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [17 Aldersey St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/17-aldersey-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Electrical | installation of new complete 800 amp service on front house with 9 meters total and 1 200 amp service on back house with installation of transformer from Eversource. | $30,000 | [E26-000419](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000419/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [9 Carlton St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/9-carlton-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Electrical | upgrade service due to insurance requirements, moving service to other side of property so there is clearances | $6,500 | [E26-000883](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000883/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [11r Dane St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/11r-dane-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Unit A Installation of (5) Rectangle Window Inserts, (2) Casement Window inserts and (2) Casement Picture Window inserts. No structural changes | $45,654 | [B26-000873](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000873/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [61 Central St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/61-central-st/) | 0.25 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Remove/replace 1 existing windows. No structural work being done. @ 77 Berkeley St | $1,533 | [B26-000871](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000871/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [72 Berkeley St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/72-berkeley-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Electrical | AES 7788F Radio Installation for FACU | $650 | [E26-000853](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000853/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [29 Summit Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/29-summit-ave/) | 0.22 mi E | Alteration or repair | Remodel first floor to acommodate a half bath. Exhaust fan to exterior, plumb and electrical. | $18,600 | [B26-000779](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000779/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [5 Laurel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/5-laurel-ave/) | 0.21 mi W | Plumbing | water heater Gas test | Not listed | [G26-000295](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000295/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [115 Highland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/115-highland-ave/) | 0.22 mi N | Alteration or repair | Rear Deck Repairs adjacent to garage | $232,300 | [B26-000557](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000557/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [55 Putnam St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/55-putnam-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Electrical | 400A service upgrade | $3,000 | [E26-000834](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000834/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [16 Summit Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/16-summit-ave/) | 0.25 mi E | Alteration or repair | Minor renovation to the interior only. Remove existing kitchen cabinetry and replace with new in its entirety. Add two new bathrooms one on second floor and one in the basement. Renovate existing bathroom on 1st floor. Install new wet bar in basement level. Remove existing room ACT ceiling and strap | $92,000 | [B26-000403](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000403/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [22 Laurel St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/22-laurel-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Electrical | Replace existing control panel | $2,000 | [E26-000751](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000751/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [24 Laurel St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/24-laurel-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Mechanical (HVAC) | Install flex duct as needed for ASHP install in all 3 units, Reusing existing flex duct where not oversized, all vent locations to remain the same, | $5,000 | [SM26-000031](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000031/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [24 Laurel St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/24-laurel-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Plumbing | Units 2 + 3 only - remove existing water heaters and swap with hybrid electric water heaters in same location. | Not listed | [P26-000095](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000095/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [24 Laurel St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/24-laurel-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Electrical | Install (3) ASHP systems for units 1-3. | $50,000 | [E26-000242](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000242/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [72 Berkeley St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/72-berkeley-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Egress window Excavate the ground near the foundation wall of the house approx. 3ft.deep. Install the StakWEL Emergency egress window wells on the retaining wall with the steps. 54"wide 36 1/4 deep, or cement block retain wall with vinier brick finish. Cut the foundation wall to make an opening for  | $12,800 | [B26-000642](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000642/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

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## More on this street

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

- [68 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/68-summer-st/): newest permit Jun 16, 2025
- [91 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/91-summer-st/): newest permit Mar 27, 2025
- [62 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/62-summer-st/): newest permit Jan 6, 2025
- [95 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/95-summer-st/): newest permit Nov 13, 2024
- [60 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/60-summer-st/): newest permit Sep 16, 2025
- [96 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/96-summer-st/): newest permit Jul 30, 2025
- [98 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/98-summer-st/): newest permit Jan 28, 2026
- [105 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/105-summer-st/): newest permit Mar 13, 2025
- [106 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/106-summer-st/): newest permit Sep 29, 2025
- [108 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/108-summer-st/): newest permit Aug 19, 2026

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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 2026-10-09 08:42 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 131 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/78-summer-st/