# Building permits at 79 Mount Vernon St, Somerville, MA

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

Three permits on record here. The newest, Nov 20, 2025: Upgrade service to 300 amps for 2-200amp meter mains. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 58 more permits since May 1. The nearest permit for a new building is 270 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2025 | Electrical | Upgrade service to 300 amps for 2-200amp meter mains, replace panels in the basement | $8,500 | [E25-001738](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E25-001738/) |
| Feb 20, 2020 | Alteration or repair | Replacement of 5 windows | $9,736 | [B20-000216](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B20-000216/) |
| Jun 9, 2014 | Electrical | Reinstall 2 exterior lights for siding company | $400 | [E14-000066](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E14-000066/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 3 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | [6 Crescent St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/6-crescent-st/) | 190 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. | $20,000 | [B26-001345](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001345/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [6 Crescent St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/6-crescent-st/) | 190 ft SE | Electrical | Demo make safe | $300 | [E26-001293](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001293/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [11 Pinckney St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/11-pinckney-st/) | 210 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 1 window. Like size and no structural changes. | $1,322 | [B26-001002](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001002/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 34 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | [28 Crescent St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/28-crescent-st/) | 370 ft E | Plumbing | Inside sewer line replacement | Not listed | [P26-000566](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000566/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [32 Pinckney St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/32-pinckney-st/) | 270 ft NW | New building | New construction of 3 unit ground up build Foundation only permit B26-000349 | $823,000 | [B26-000329](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000329/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [118 Perkins St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/118-perkins-st/) | 810 ft N | Roofing | Re-roofing a rubber roof | $33,007 | [B26-001449](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001449/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [46 Mount Vernon St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/46-mount-vernon-st/) | 680 ft NE | Plumbing | Backyard cottage new construction, new plumbing. | Not listed | [P26-000535](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000535/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [110 Perkins St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/110-perkins-st/) | 790 ft N | Electrical | Install GFCI Protection at range, remove shower light, and blank plate old wall mounted smoke. | $300 | [E26-001283](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001283/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [21 Franklin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/21-franklin-ave/) | 910 ft W | Plumbing | test gas for stove new gas stove | Not listed | [G26-000412](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000412/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [46 Mount Vernon St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/46-mount-vernon-st/) | 680 ft NE | Electrical | Complete wiring of dwelling | $20,000 | [E26-000704](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000704/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [21 Wheeler St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/21-wheeler-st/) | 650 ft N | Roofing | strip and re-roof | $55,000 | [B26-001386](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001386/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [46 Mount Vernon St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/46-mount-vernon-st/) | 680 ft NE | New building | Construction of a Backyard cottage Foundation permit B26-000306 | $150,000 | [B26-000255](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000255/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [57 Myrtle St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/57-myrtle-st/) | 640 ft NW | Mechanical (HVAC) | Install new ductwork for new HVAC system in 1 and 2 Family building | $40,000 | [SM26-000056](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000056/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [75 Florence St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/75-florence-st/) | 770 ft N | Alteration or repair | Railings replacement - composite white railings, stairs demolition and disposal. Remove and replace approximately 17.5 squares of asphalt shingle roofing and 4.5 squares of EPDM roofing. Install new Ice & Water Shield, synthetic underlayment, drip edge, flashing, ridge vent, and chimney cap. Repoint | $30,039 | [B26-001095](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001095/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [46 Mount Vernon St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/46-mount-vernon-st/) | 680 ft NE | Electrical | Ground wire for foundation | $300 | [E26-001154](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001154/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [46 Mount Vernon St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/46-mount-vernon-st/) | 680 ft NE | New building | Foundation only for backyard cottage Construction permit B26-000255 | $20,000 | [B26-000306](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000306/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [39 Franklin St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/39-franklin-st/) | 1,000 ft NW | Electrical | Relocate and replace disconnect for AC condenser. Replace circuit breaker for AC condenser with proper size per manufacturer spec | $550 | [E26-001122](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001122/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [74 Florence St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/74-florence-st/) | 810 ft N | Plumbing | Bathroom remodel fixture swap out | Not listed | [P26-000424](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000424/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [102 Perkins St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/102-perkins-st/) | 770 ft N | Electrical | Replace hallway light fixture | $100 | [E25-001726](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E25-001726/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [74 Florence St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/74-florence-st/) | 810 ft N | Alteration or repair | Bathrrom floor and new tub | $16,300 | [B26-000796](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000796/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [32 Pinckney St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/32-pinckney-st/) | 270 ft NW | 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 14, 2026 | [61 Pearl St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/61-pearl-st/) | 840 ft NW | 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 11, 2026 | [74 Perkins St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/74-perkins-st/) | 790 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 4 windows, like for like, same size, no structural changes | $7,832 | [B26-000943](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000943/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [24 Crescent St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/24-crescent-st/) | 330 ft E | 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/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [57 Myrtle St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/57-myrtle-st/) | 640 ft NW | Plumbing | Gas for two furnace, two water heater, gas stoves | Not listed | [G26-000225](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000225/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [57 Myrtle St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/57-myrtle-st/) | 640 ft NW | Plumbing | New Plumb 2 family home | Not listed | [P26-000275](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000275/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [82 Myrtle St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/82-myrtle-st/) | 890 ft NW | Addition | ONE STORY & UNIT ADDITION: The scope includes the renovation of two (2) existing residential units and the vertical addition of a third unit, resulting in a three-family (3-unit) dwelling with a total height of 2.5 stories 1. Basement Unit (Unit #1) - Interior updates to the existing finished baseme | $422,000 | [B26-000262](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000262/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [54 Myrtle St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/54-myrtle-st/) | 760 ft W | Plumbing | Disconnect gas stove to allow for flooring repairs. Reconnect upon completion of repairs | Not listed | [G26-000287](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000287/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [82 Myrtle St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/82-myrtle-st/) | 890 ft NW | Electrical | Wiring new addition in back of property and complete second floor. Adding 3 new meters | $26,000 | [E26-000687](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000687/) |
| May 31, 2026 | [24 Crescent St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/24-crescent-st/) | 330 ft E | 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 | [54 Myrtle St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/54-myrtle-st/) | 760 ft W | Electrical | Rewire area on 1st,2nd and 3rd floors after demo from water damage. B26-000437 | $15,000 | [E26-000717](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000717/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [54 Myrtle St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/54-myrtle-st/) | 760 ft W | Plumbing | Remove kitchen sink and dishwasher to allow for repairs Reconnect upon completion of repairs | Not listed | [P26-000298](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000298/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [39 Florence St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/39-florence-st/) | 420 ft NW | 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/) | 270 ft NW | 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/) | 930 ft W | 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/) | 760 ft W | Alteration or repair | Interior repairs due to water damage. 1st Fl Kitchen remodel. Replace affected insulation/wallboard in LR & Den. 2nd Floor Replace affected insulation/wallboard in 2 BR & Hall. 3rd Floor Replace affected insulation/wallboard in 2 BR & Hall. Replace finish flooring, trim and paint. | $159,889 | [B26-000437](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000437/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [57 Myrtle St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/57-myrtle-st/) | 640 ft NW | Electrical | Rewire 2 unit | $18,000 | [E26-000626](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000626/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 21 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 | [16 Flint St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/16-flint-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Mechanical (HVAC) | HVAC Gas Furnace System Installation Installation of AC condenser | $11,800 | [SM26-000164](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000164/) |
| Oct 8, 2026 | [16 Flint St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/16-flint-st/) | 0.22 mi W | 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 15, 2026 | [4 Webster St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/4-webster-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Plumbing | 1 Full Kitchen | Not listed | [P26-000542](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000542/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [84 Franklin St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/84-franklin-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Electrical | EV charger install into existing wiring | $350 | [E26-001244](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001244/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [4 Webster St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/4-webster-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Electrical | Kitchen rewire | $5,000 | [E26-001304](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001304/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [136 Perkins St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/136-perkins-st/) | 0.19 mi N | Alteration or repair | Kitchen Renovation existing cabinets, - Framing and drywall repairs/ modifications as needed. Plumbing and electrical modifications required for the kitchen layout. | $17,000 | [B26-001308](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001308/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [16 Flint St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/16-flint-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Plumbing | 1 furnace 1 stove 2nd floor | Not listed | [G26-000384](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000384/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [136 Perkins St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/136-perkins-st/) | 0.19 mi N | Electrical | Wire a kitchen B26-001308 | $4,500 | [E26-001226](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001226/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [136 Perkins St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/136-perkins-st/) | 0.19 mi N | Plumbing | 1 gas stove | Not listed | [G26-000374](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000374/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [20 Lincoln Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/20-lincoln-ave/) | 0.20 mi N | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. | $14,000 | [B26-001199](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001199/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [136 Perkins St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/136-perkins-st/) | 0.19 mi N | Plumbing | 2 Floor Kitchen | Not listed | [P26-000473](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000473/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [155 Perkins St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/155-perkins-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Alteration or repair | insulating basement rim joists with 2" polyiso board with foil face. insulating attic slope with 6" fiberglass and 2" polyiso board with foil face. insulating common wall with 3" fiberglass and 2" polyiso board | $5,607 | [B26-000639](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000639/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [76 Franklin St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/76-franklin-st/) | 0.21 mi W | 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/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [4 Webster St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/4-webster-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Electrical | Kitchen rewire | $4,500 | [E26-000846](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000846/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [4 Webster St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/4-webster-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Full kitchen remodeling | $34,000 | [B26-000731](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000731/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [4 Webster St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/4-webster-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 1 window. Like size and no structural changes. | $2,360 | [B26-000681](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000681/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [16 Hathorn St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/16-hathorn-st/) | 0.25 mi N | Mechanical (HVAC) | Installation of 2 systems with 1 zone each system | $27,500 | [SM26-000070](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000070/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [27 Franklin St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/27-franklin-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Other | Stainless steel chimney cap 17x25x12, Installation of cap, Supply and install a 7’’ round stainless steel liner with two tees | $4,711 | [B26-000559](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000559/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [23 Mount Vernon St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/23-mount-vernon-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Electrical | Rewire the first Floor and also install a sub panel on the first floor | $4,000 | [E26-000646](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000646/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [23 Mount Vernon St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/23-mount-vernon-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Electrical | add a subpanel on the Second Floor | $2,000 | [E26-000098](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000098/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [14 Arlington St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/14-arlington-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Roofing | Re roof mansard face shingles | $34,020 | [B26-000624](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000624/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

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

## More on this street

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

- [77 Mount Vernon St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/77-mount-vernon-st/): newest permit Jan 23, 2025
- [75 Mount Vernon St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/75-mount-vernon-st/): newest permit Dec 11, 2025
- [86 Mount Vernon St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/86-mount-vernon-st/): newest permit Jun 23, 2025
- [68 Mount Vernon St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/68-mount-vernon-st/): newest permit Jan 22, 2025
- [94 Mount Vernon St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/94-mount-vernon-st/): newest permit Oct 22, 2024
- [46 Mount Vernon St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/46-mount-vernon-st/): newest permit Sep 11, 2026
- [23 Mount Vernon St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/23-mount-vernon-st/): newest permit May 11, 2026
- [17 Mount Vernon St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/17-mount-vernon-st/): newest permit Feb 26, 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 2026-10-14 21:52 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

Contains information from Applications for Permits and Licenses (SomerStat, City of Somerville), which is made available here under the Open Database License (ODbL). Database: https://data.somervillema.gov/d/nneb-s3f7 License: https://opendatacommons.org/licenses/odbl/1-0/

Map, all 3 permits at this address and 58 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/79-mount-vernon-st/