# Building permits at 79 Perkins St, Somerville, MA

New buildings permitted at two addresses within 950 ft since May 1, the largest $823,000.

11 permits on record here. The newest, Feb 12: Relocation and modification of existing ductwork. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 54 more permits (53 projects) since May 1. The nearest permit for a new building is 190 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2026 | Mechanical (HVAC) | Relocation and modification of existing ductwork. | $26,200 | [SM26-000018](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000018/) |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Plumbing | Re-work gas to second floor kitchen stove due to renovation | Not listed | [G26-000031](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000031/) |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Electrical | Rewiring old BX wiring to new romex throughout house except kitchen. Replacing sub panel. | $15,000 | [E26-000106](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000106/) |
| Jan 2, 2026 | Plumbing | Renovation | Not listed | [P25-000747](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P25-000747/) |
| Dec 30, 2025 | Electrical | Wiring 2 bathrooms, 2 new circuits for wet bar and 2 new circuits for washer/dryer | $11,500 | [E25-001839](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E25-001839/) |
| Dec 4, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Add 1st floor bathroom & wet bar, 2nd floor shower conversion | $157,000 | [B25-002159](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B25-002159/) |
| Aug 20, 2024 | Mechanical (HVAC) | Ducted mini split install | $42,953 | [SM24-000150](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM24-000150/) |
| Jul 18, 2024 | Electrical | Ducted mini split install | $1,800 | [E24-001072](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E24-001072/) |
| Nov 8, 2022 | Electrical | 8.4 KW DC Roof Mounted Solar Array | $31,000 | [E22-001006](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E22-001006/) |
| Sep 27, 2022 | Solar | 8.4kW DC roof mounted solar array; 21 modules, grid-tied | $42,000 | [B22-001079](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B22-001079/) |
| Jun 29, 2022 | Alteration or repair | Wall Insulation | $1,906 | [B22-001072](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B22-001072/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 6 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2026 | [46 Mount Vernon St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/46-mount-vernon-st/) | 190 ft SW | Plumbing | Backyard cottage new construction, new plumbing. | Not listed | [P26-000535](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000535/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [46 Mount Vernon St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/46-mount-vernon-st/) | 190 ft SW | Electrical | Complete wiring of dwelling | $20,000 | [E26-000704](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000704/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [46 Mount Vernon St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/46-mount-vernon-st/) | 190 ft SW | New building | Construction of a Backyard cottage Foundation permit B26-000306 | $150,000 | [B26-000255](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000255/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [46 Mount Vernon St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/46-mount-vernon-st/) | 190 ft SW | 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/) | 190 ft SW | New building | Foundation only for backyard cottage Construction permit B26-000255 | $20,000 | [B26-000306](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000306/) |
| Jul 11, 2026 | [74 Perkins St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/74-perkins-st/) | 140 ft S | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 4 windows, like for like, same size, no structural changes | $7,832 | [B26-000943](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000943/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 29 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | [28 Crescent St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/28-crescent-st/) | 690 ft S | Plumbing | Inside sewer line replacement | Not listed | [P26-000566](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000566/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [32 Pinckney St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/32-pinckney-st/) | 910 ft SW | 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/) | 600 ft W | Roofing | Re-roofing a rubber roof | $33,007 | [B26-001449](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001449/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [6 Crescent St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/6-crescent-st/) | 910 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Interior selective demolition to expose existing framing and determine whether the wall is load-bearing or non-load-bearing. No structural members will be altered. | $20,000 | [B26-001345](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001345/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [110 Perkins St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/110-perkins-st/) | 510 ft W | Electrical | Install GFCI Protection at range, remove shower light, and blank plate old wall mounted smoke. | $300 | [E26-001283](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001283/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [6 Crescent St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/6-crescent-st/) | 910 ft SW | Electrical | Demo make safe | $300 | [E26-001293](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001293/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [21 Wheeler St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/21-wheeler-st/) | 460 ft W | Roofing | strip and re-roof | $55,000 | [B26-001386](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001386/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [136 Perkins St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/136-perkins-st/) | 960 ft W | Alteration or repair | Kitchen Renovation existing cabinets, - Framing and drywall repairs/ modifications as needed. Plumbing and electrical modifications required for the kitchen layout. | $17,000 | [B26-001308](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001308/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [9 Broadway Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/9-broadway-pl/) | 880 ft NW | Alteration or repair | strip and reside 22 squares vinyl siding for replacement. no structural changes. | $54,722 | [B26-001251](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001251/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [136 Perkins St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/136-perkins-st/) | 960 ft W | 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/) | 960 ft W | 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/) | 390 ft NW | 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/) | 960 ft W | Plumbing | 2 Floor Kitchen | Not listed | [P26-000473](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000473/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [75 Florence St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/75-florence-st/) | 640 ft W | 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 | [9 Broadway Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/9-broadway-pl/) | 880 ft NW | Electrical | Removal and reinstall electrical devices and fixtures for new siding | $2,000 | [E26-001160](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001160/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [74 Florence St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/74-florence-st/) | 780 ft W | 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/) | 350 ft W | 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/) | 780 ft W | 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/) | 910 ft SW | 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 9, 2026 | [9 Broadway Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/9-broadway-pl/) | 880 ft NW | Electrical | Outlet and light for deck | $500 | [E26-000712](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000712/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [24 Crescent St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/24-crescent-st/) | 720 ft S | Electrical | finish rm in basement for home office. 8 recessed lights, 4 switches, 9 outlets, 1 baseboard heater | $2,555 | [E26-000957](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000957/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [14 Mount Pleasant St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/14-mount-pleasant-st/) | 470 ft NE | Electrical | install new fire alarm system | $5,000 | [E26-000928](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000928/) |
| May 31, 2026 | [24 Crescent St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/24-crescent-st/) | 720 ft S | 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 27, 2026 | [16 Hathorn St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/16-hathorn-st/) | 910 ft NW | Mechanical (HVAC) | Installation of 2 systems with 1 zone each system | $27,500 | [SM26-000070](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000070/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [9 Broadway Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/9-broadway-pl/) | 880 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Front porch replacement | $13,500 | [B26-000633](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000633/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [32 Pinckney St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/32-pinckney-st/) | 910 ft SW | Electrical | Relocate the temp service on the property | Not listed | [E26-000695](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000695/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [23 Mount Vernon St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/23-mount-vernon-st/) | 300 ft N | Electrical | Rewire the first Floor and also install a sub panel on the first floor | $4,000 | [E26-000646](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000646/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [23 Mount Vernon St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/23-mount-vernon-st/) | 300 ft N | 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/) | 850 ft NW | Roofing | Re roof mansard face shingles | $34,020 | [B26-000624](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000624/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 19 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | [22 Austin St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/22-austin-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Plumbing | Basement: washer and dryer connections, 3 water tanks plumbing installation First floor: new plumbing for kitchen with sink and dishwasher; 1 full bathroom with shower stall, toilet and lav. Second floor: 2 full bathrooms with shower stall, toilet and lav. New plumbing for kitchen with sink and dish | Not listed | [P26-000471](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000471/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [22 Austin St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/22-austin-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Plumbing | Cut and cap gas line first and second floor | Not listed | [G26-000373](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000373/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [57 Myrtle St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/57-myrtle-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Mechanical (HVAC) | Install new ductwork for new HVAC system in 1 and 2 Family building | $40,000 | [SM26-000056](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000056/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [81 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/81-broadway/) | 0.23 mi NW | Electrical | disconnect reconnect of 20ton rooftop, 2 mini splits installed | $10,000 | [E26-001046](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001046/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [11 Pinckney St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/11-pinckney-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 1 window. Like size and no structural changes. | $1,322 | [B26-001002](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001002/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [61 Pearl St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/61-pearl-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Alteration or repair | Strip and re roof 300 ft.² flat roof on porch. | $4,890 | [B26-001028](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001028/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [22 Austin St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/22-austin-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Alteration or repair | 1st floor/unit 1: - ⅜ sheetrock all over walls - Demo existing bathroom and make new one in existing place, new stand up shower (install new tiles, shower head etc), new toilet and vanity - Remodel existing kitchen, new cabinets, new appliances. - New plumbing and electrical all over apartment (cl | $227,520 | [B26-000417](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000417/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [155 Perkins St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/155-perkins-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Alteration or repair | insulating basement rim joists with 2" polyiso board with foil face. insulating attic slope with 6" fiberglass and 2" polyiso board with foil face. insulating common wall with 3" fiberglass and 2" polyiso board | $5,607 | [B26-000639](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000639/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [57 Myrtle St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/57-myrtle-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Plumbing | Gas for two furnace, two water heater, gas stoves | Not listed | [G26-000225](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000225/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [57 Myrtle St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/57-myrtle-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Plumbing | New Plumb 2 family home | Not listed | [P26-000275](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000275/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [82 Myrtle St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/82-myrtle-st/) | 0.19 mi W | 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 18, 2026 | [81 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/81-broadway/) | 0.23 mi NW | Plumbing | Rooftop unit replacement | Not listed | [G26-000301](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000301/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [82 Myrtle St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/82-myrtle-st/) | 0.19 mi W | Electrical | Wiring new addition in back of property and complete second floor. Adding 3 new meters | $26,000 | [E26-000687](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000687/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [85 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/85-broadway/) | 0.24 mi NW | Electrical | Add recessed ligths, install 3 new outlets WORK IN UNIT 89 | $4,500 | [E26-000735](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000735/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [39 Florence St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/39-florence-st/) | 0.19 mi SW | 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 12, 2026 | [27 Franklin St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/27-franklin-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Other | Stainless steel chimney cap 17x25x12, Installation of cap, Supply and install a 7’’ round stainless steel liner with two tees | $4,711 | [B26-000559](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000559/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [8 Franklin St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/8-franklin-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Plumbing | replace gas boiler | Not listed | [P26-000276](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000276/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [8 Franklin St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/8-franklin-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Plumbing | replace gas boiler | Not listed | [G26-000227](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000227/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [57 Myrtle St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/57-myrtle-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Electrical | Rewire 2 unit | $18,000 | [E26-000626](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000626/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

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## More on this street

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

- [76 Perkins St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/76-perkins-st/): newest permit Jan 2, 2026
- [74 Perkins St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/74-perkins-st/): newest permit Jul 11, 2026
- [63 Perkins St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/63-perkins-st/): newest permit Jul 15, 2025
- [102 Perkins St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/102-perkins-st/): newest permit Jul 28, 2026
- [110 Perkins St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/110-perkins-st/): newest permit Sep 10, 2026
- [118 Perkins St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/118-perkins-st/): newest permit Sep 22, 2026
- [121 Perkins St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/121-perkins-st/): newest permit Apr 7, 2026
- [132 Perkins St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/132-perkins-st/): newest permit Apr 24, 2026
- [136 Perkins St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/136-perkins-st/): newest permit Aug 20, 2026
- [149 Perkins St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/149-perkins-st/): newest permit Nov 10, 2025

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Source: Somerville Inspectional Services Division permit data (https://data.somervillema.gov/d/nneb-s3f7), SomerStat, City of Somerville, ODbL 1.0 (https://opendatacommons.org/licenses/odbl/1-0/). Checked 2026-10-09 22:49 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 11 permits at this address and 54 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/79-perkins-st/