# Building permits at 8 Ellsworth St, Somerville, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $700,000 new building at 181 Pearl St, permitted Jun 15.

15 permits on record here. The newest, May 26: Performed complete electrical wiring installation for a two-family residential dwelling in accordance with. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 123 more permits (121 projects) since May 1. Two are for new buildings, the nearest 890 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2026 | Electrical | Performed complete electrical wiring installation for a two-family residential dwelling in accordance with the current Massachusetts Electrical Code, NEC requirements, and local municipal regulations in Somerville. Scope of work includes installation of new service equipment, meter sockets, groundin | $55,000 | [E26-000689](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000689/) |
| Feb 4, 2026 | Electrical | remove meter socket for siding | $600 | [E26-000150](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000150/) |
| Dec 29, 2025 | Plumbing | 1st, 2nd, 3rd floor full plumbing | Not listed | [P25-000743](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P25-000743/) |
| Dec 29, 2025 | Plumbing | basement and 2nd floor furnace and water heater | Not listed | [G25-000514](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G25-000514/) |
| Nov 14, 2025 | Electrical | Demo electrical wiring 2nd floor unit b25-000473 | $2,500 | [E25-000626](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E25-000626/) |
| Oct 14, 2025 | Alteration or repair | install 4 replacement windows. no structural changes. 2 bathroom windows are tempered glass. | $10,262 | [B25-001766](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B25-001766/) |
| Aug 25, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Complete gut rehab of an existing 2 family and adding 2 dormers on the 3rd floor. The basement will consist of an open basement with utilities, Unit 1-1st floor will consist of 2 bedrooms, living area and kitchen along with one bathroom. Unit 2- 2nd floor will consist of 2 bedrooms with an office, k | $92,500 | [B25-000518](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B25-000518/) |
| Aug 7, 2025 | Alteration or repair | install 17 replacement windows. no structural changes. 2 basement and 1 attic windows are tempered glass. | $32,970 | [B25-001263](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B25-001263/) |
| Jul 9, 2025 | Alteration or repair | install 32 replacement windows. no structural changes. stairway and 4 basement windows are tempered glass | $72,250 | [B25-001055](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B25-001055/) |
| Apr 22, 2025 | Alteration or repair | selective interior demo as per plan and spec. in conjunction with mechanical permit applications.s | $27,500 | [B25-000473](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B25-000473/) |
| Oct 20, 2022 | Alteration or repair | Install 1 window for replacement no structural changes | $1,675 | [B22-001815](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B22-001815/) |
| Sep 11, 2018 | Plumbing | existing bathroom remodeling | Not listed | [P18-000813](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P18-000813/) |
| Sep 11, 2018 | Electrical | Bath remodeling | $1,500 | [E18-001502](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E18-001502/) |
| Sep 4, 2018 | Alteration or repair | full bathroom remodel 2nd fl | $12,000 | [B18-001724](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B18-001724/) |
| Oct 12, 2016 | Alteration or repair | strip and re roof | $4,950 | [B16-001630](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B16-001630/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 61 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | [31 Everett Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/31-everett-ave/) | 700 ft W | Electrical | Demo / Make-Safe Electrical for Construction | $300 | [E26-001367](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001367/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [5 Brook St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/5-brook-st/) | 390 ft E | Electrical | Service update from a 100 to 200 amp install two 100 amp sub panel wire wire for EV Charger L2. Wire for Electric stove | $9,000 | [E26-001392](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001392/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [17 Glen St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/17-glen-st/) | 490 ft E | Electrical | Rooftop solar 19 panels 7.79 kwdc 15kw energy storage system to be installed on exterior wall | $79,926 | [E26-001317](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001317/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [89 Cross St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/89-cross-st/) | 820 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Removing and replacing 7 existing double hung windows | $13,566 | [B26-001538](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001538/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [17 Everett Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/17-everett-ave/) | 470 ft W | Roofing | Install two (2) new VELUX M02 deck-mounted fixed skylights, including cutting and preparing new roof openings, required skylight framing, installation of manufacturer-specific flashing kits, Ice & Water Shield around the skylight perimeters, and installation of new asphalt shingles around the skylig | $6,300 | [B26-001401](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001401/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [11 Garfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/11-garfield-ave/) | 970 ft N | Addition | Home renovation and Add two story rear addition and dormer FOUNDATION ONLY PERMIT B26-000280 | $526,550 | [B26-000136](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000136/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [4 Webster St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/4-webster-st/) | 800 ft SE | Plumbing | 1 Full Kitchen | Not listed | [P26-000542](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000542/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [156 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/156-broadway/) | 600 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Original permit was for restaurant fit out, tenant changed to educational use | $100 | [B26-001256](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001256/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [96 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/96-broadway/) | 940 ft E | Mechanical (HVAC) | Supply & install (1) one heat pump system with (2) two zones and associated duct work and (3) three mini splits | $22,550 | [SM26-000053](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000053/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [4 Webster St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/4-webster-st/) | 800 ft SE | Electrical | Kitchen rewire | $5,000 | [E26-001304](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001304/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [15 Rush St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/15-rush-st/) | 370 ft NE | Mechanical (HVAC) | Installing mini-splits 2 condensers and 3 heads | $4,700 | [B26-001035](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001035/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [96 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/96-broadway/) | 940 ft E | Plumbing | Remodel kitchens and baths | Not listed | [P26-000495](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000495/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [96 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/96-broadway/) | 940 ft E | Plumbing | Renovation of one unit, 1 gas furnace 1 gas stove | Not listed | [G26-000390](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000390/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [156 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/156-broadway/) | 600 ft NE | Sign | Install Non-Illuminated Blade Sign @ 158 Broadway | Not listed | [B26-001161](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001161/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [20 Otis St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/20-otis-st/) | 490 ft W | Roofing | strip and reroof | $7,800 | [B26-001171](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001171/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [7 Wisconsin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/7-wisconsin-ave/) | 840 ft NE | Pool or spa | installation of aboveground pool | $4,000 | [B26-001065](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001065/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [39 Franklin St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/39-franklin-st/) | 990 ft SE | Electrical | Relocate and replace disconnect for AC condenser. Replace circuit breaker for AC condenser with proper size per manufacturer spec | $550 | [E26-001122](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001122/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [7 Wisconsin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/7-wisconsin-ave/) | 840 ft NE | Electrical | Pool plug trench about 30 ft | $1,200 | [E26-001119](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001119/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [29 Everett Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/29-everett-ave/) | 670 ft W | Electrical | 400A service upgrade, partial kitchen(first floor), two sets of washer and dryer, repair existing electrical panel. | $4,300 | [E26-000775](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000775/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [8 Macarthur St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/8-macarthur-st/) | 890 ft NW | Electrical | Wire new construction ADU | $7,000 | [E26-001097](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001097/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [8 Macarthur St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/8-macarthur-st/) | 890 ft NW | New building | Construct adu foundation only permit b25-001889 | $110,000 | [B25-001890](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B25-001890/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [110 Pearl St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/110-pearl-st/) | 610 ft S | Plumbing | 1 gas stove | Not listed | [G26-000281](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000281/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [11 Rush St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/11-rush-st/) | 460 ft NE | Electrical | Demo make safe | $300 | [E26-000967](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000967/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [11 Rush St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/11-rush-st/) | 460 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Expletory demolition of walls and ceilings to determine condition of structure of bearing and non bearing walls, chimney and siding. | $20,000 | [B26-000958](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000958/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [86 Glen St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/86-glen-st/) | 710 ft S | Plumbing | Replacement of existing burnham steam boiler using another burnham steam boiler and replacement of gas water heater using ao smith equipment | Not listed | [P26-000070](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000070/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [161 Pearl St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/161-pearl-st/) | 820 ft W | Electrical | Reconnect/replacment (2) AC/HP and (2) gas furnaces | $1,500 | [E26-000970](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000970/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [155 Perkins St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/155-perkins-st/) | 980 ft E | 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 9, 2026 | [161 Pearl St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/161-pearl-st/) | 820 ft W | Mechanical (HVAC) | Replacing 2 AC systems with heat pumps in existing locations in the basement and attic. Reconnecting to existing ductwork. | $40,768 | [B26-000036](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000036/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [28 Otis St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/28-otis-st/) | 650 ft W | Alteration or repair | insulation insulating the walls with cellulose and also insulating the kneewall with 2" rigid board and fiberglass also insulating the attic with 15" of cellulose and air seal and insulating the slope with 6" of dense pack cellulose | $18,941 | [B26-000897](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000897/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [4 Cross St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/4-cross-st/) | 590 ft N | Alteration or repair | CHANGE OF DESCRIPTION - 4/9/26 JS We are revising the proposed plans to maintain the building's existing 2-unit configuration instead of the previously proposed 3-unit conversion. The updated scope features two duplex units: Unit #1 (Basement/First Floor) and Unit #2 (Second Floor/Attic). All work,  | $400,000 | [B26-000312](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000312/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [18 Everett Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/18-everett-ave/) | 540 ft W | Alteration or repair | Remove existing siding, prep, install new siding | $54,000 | [B26-000835](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000835/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [2 Pearl Terr](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/2-pearl-terr/) | 650 ft W | Plumbing | @ 4 Pearl Terrace Plumbing connections to water heater replacement | Not listed | [P26-000378](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000378/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [2 Pearl Terr](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/2-pearl-terr/) | 650 ft W | Plumbing | @ 4 Pearl Terrace Water heater replacement - gas tie in | Not listed | [G26-000315](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000315/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [3 Hillside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/3-hillside-ave/) | 820 ft S | Roofing | Roofing Asphalt Shingles Replacement | $19,500 | [B26-000805](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000805/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [97 Cross St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/97-cross-st/) | 940 ft SW | Plumbing | Water Heater and Dryer on 2nd floor | Not listed | [G25-000409](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G25-000409/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [8 Macarthur St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/8-macarthur-st/) | 890 ft NW | Plumbing | Rough and finish plumbing | Not listed | [P26-000350](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000350/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [156 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/156-broadway/) | 600 ft NE | Electrical | Installation of fire alarm devices for commercial fitout | $6,000 | [E26-000863](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000863/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [4 Webster St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/4-webster-st/) | 800 ft SE | Electrical | Kitchen rewire | $4,500 | [E26-000846](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000846/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [160 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/160-broadway/) | 620 ft N | Electrical | demo and make safe after fire | $3,000 | [E26-000835](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000835/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [33 Bonair St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/33-bonair-st/) | 790 ft NW | Electrical | Two panel changes and replace basement porcelain sockets with led disk lights. | $3,300 | [E26-000830](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000830/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [110 Pearl St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/110-pearl-st/) | 610 ft S | Plumbing | 1 Kitchen at the 1 Floor | Not listed | [P26-000326](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000326/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [18 Otis St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/18-otis-st/) | 450 ft W | Electrical | Wiring smoke detectors | $4,500 | [E26-000818](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000818/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [4 Webster St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/4-webster-st/) | 800 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Full kitchen remodeling | $34,000 | [B26-000731](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000731/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [130 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/130-broadway/) | 620 ft NE | Mechanical (HVAC) | Rework some ductwork for new partitions | $24,750 | [SM26-000061](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000061/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [11 Garfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/11-garfield-ave/) | 970 ft N | Addition | Foundation for rear addition B26-000136 | $35,000 | [B26-000280](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000280/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [11 Garfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/11-garfield-ave/) | 970 ft N | Electrical | permit being pulled for foundation grounding E26-000464 | $1,500 | [E26-000814](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000814/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [4 Webster St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/4-webster-st/) | 800 ft SE | 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/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [11 Garfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/11-garfield-ave/) | 970 ft N | Electrical | additional/remodel, outlets, switches, recessed lights, breakers, dimmers | $20,000 | [E26-000464](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000464/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [110 Pearl St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/110-pearl-st/) | 610 ft S | Electrical | Kitchen rewire and sub panel replacement | $5,500 | [E26-000776](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000776/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [96 Cross St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/96-cross-st/) | 920 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Roof replace | $15,850 | [B26-000687](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000687/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [33 Everett Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/33-everett-ave/) | 730 ft W | Alteration or repair | Weatherization, Insulation, Air Sealing in Unit 3 | $6,674 | [B26-000748](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000748/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [18 Otis St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/18-otis-st/) | 450 ft W | Electrical | Upgrade existing 200 amp service with 3 meters to 400 amp service and add 4th meter and panel for common areas. Add 3 emergency lights on each side of the stairway. Add 2 outside lights - B26-000131 | $19,500 | [E26-000736](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000736/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [97 Cross St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/97-cross-st/) | 940 ft SW | Plumbing | Washing machine connection and bar sink | Not listed | [P26-000295](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000295/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [16 Cross St East](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/16-cross-st-east/) | 960 ft N | Plumbing | Replacement water heater | Not listed | [P26-000280](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000280/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [16 Cross St East](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/16-cross-st-east/) | 960 ft N | Plumbing | Replacement water heater | Not listed | [G26-000232](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000232/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [97 Cross St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/97-cross-st/) | 940 ft SW | Plumbing | Furnace | Not listed | [G26-000240](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000240/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [27 Franklin St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/27-franklin-st/) | 880 ft SE | 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 | [161 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/161-broadway/) | 820 ft NE | Electrical | Change 400 amp service to new 400 amp service with two meters. Add sub panels upstairs in garages. Add some receptacles off the new panels. Wire garage doors and change all the strip lights to new led | $7,500 | [E26-000391](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000391/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [97 Cross St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/97-cross-st/) | 940 ft SW | Mechanical (HVAC) | Install two Family House HVAC System two zone zone off duct work duct in the first floor and basement for heat and air conditioner system. | $13,900 | [SM26-000063](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000063/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [33 Everett Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/33-everett-ave/) | 730 ft W | Electrical | knob and tube replacement | $5,540 | [E26-000630](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000630/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [29 Everett Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/29-everett-ave/) | 670 ft W | Alteration or repair | 2 New Kitchen (units 1 & 2) Replace kitchen Cabinets and add granite counters | $20,000 | [B26-000546](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000546/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 62 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | [16 Flint St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/16-flint-st/) | 0.21 mi S | 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/) |
| Oct 8, 2026 | [126 Pennsylvania Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/126-pennsylvania-ave/) | 0.23 mi NE | Alteration or repair | (Homeowner Permit) Emergency step and railing repair | $3,500 | [B26-001494](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001494/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [21 Edmands St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/21-edmands-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization and air sealing with the Mass Save Program. No structural changes. | $4,161 | [B26-001568](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001568/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [24 Gilman St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/24-gilman-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Roofing | Remove all roofing materials on garage and install.060 EPDM roofing materials. Remove all debris. | $9,820 | [B26-001539](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001539/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [181 Pearl St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/181-pearl-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Mechanical (HVAC) | Installation of Mini Split system (no ductwork) for each apartment | $34,420 | [B26-001446](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001446/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [20 Fountain Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/20-fountain-ave/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Installation of 17 modules-roof mounted - 6.970 kw dc, 5.933 kw ac | $34,850 | [B26-001021](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001021/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [42 Dana St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/42-dana-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Addition | Reconfigure interior of front building, extend stairs into basement, and creating 3 units. Unit 1 ADU : Basement Level, construct 1 bedroom and 1 full bathroom apartment. Unit 2: First floor, move front door and bedroom door. Unit 3: Second floor, install kitchen, and ad front door. Building: Reconf | $199,000 | [B26-001275](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001275/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [26 Melvin St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/26-melvin-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Electrical | Rework deck lights | $1,000 | [E26-001369](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001369/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [29 Gilman St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/29-gilman-st/) | 0.22 mi 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 | [B26-001344](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001344/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [20 Fountain Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/20-fountain-ave/) | 0.24 mi SW | Electrical | Installation of 17 modules-roof mounted - 6.970 kw dc, 5.933 kw ac | $28,089 | [E26-000966](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000966/) |
| Sep 12, 2026 | [42 Minnesota Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/42-minnesota-ave/) | 0.23 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Remove and Replace decking on existing deck | $6,800 | [B26-001370](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001370/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [42 Dana St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/42-dana-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Electrical | Wire 3 apartments and common areas to code, Service Upgrade | $27,000 | [E26-001254](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001254/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [129 Glen St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/129-glen-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Alteration or repair | Replace existing bathtub and wall panels - to be transparent these works have commenced this is because originally these works were only going to be cosmetic (replacement tiles, shower panel and paint) so a permit was not required. However, after removing the existing PVC shower panels the existing  | $10,000 | [B26-001379](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001379/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [129 Glen St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/129-glen-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Plumbing | Rep Plumbing of house, including water and drainage | Not listed | [P26-000527](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000527/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [29 Gilman St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/29-gilman-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Electrical | Demo make safe | $300 | [E26-001292](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001292/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [8 Melvin St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/8-melvin-st/) | 0.25 mi NW | Alteration or repair | CORRECT VIOLATION FROM FILE #24-023090 Redirect existing downs pipe on right side of property | $1,200 | [B26-001315](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001315/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [136 Perkins St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/136-perkins-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | 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 | [11 Kensington Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/11-kensington-ave/) | 0.21 mi N | Plumbing | Kitchen renovation first floor | Not listed | [P26-000497](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000497/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [11 Kensington Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/11-kensington-ave/) | 0.21 mi N | Plumbing | Replace Stove on 1st Fl | Not listed | [G26-000386](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000386/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [16 Flint St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/16-flint-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Plumbing | 1 furnace 1 stove 2nd floor | Not listed | [G26-000384](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000384/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [62 Bonair St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/62-bonair-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Electrical | Replace unsafe electrical panel on one unit | $2,500 | [E26-001177](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001177/) |
| Aug 22, 2026 | [26 Melvin St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/26-melvin-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Alteration or repair | (HOMEOWNER PERMIT) Demo & rebuild of existing front 2nd floor deck. 13 replacement windows for 1st floor unit. | $26,600 | [B26-001201](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001201/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [136 Perkins St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/136-perkins-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | 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/) | 0.21 mi SE | Plumbing | 1 gas stove | Not listed | [G26-000374](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000374/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [136 Perkins St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/136-perkins-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Plumbing | 2 Floor Kitchen | Not listed | [P26-000473](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000473/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [11 Kensington Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/11-kensington-ave/) | 0.21 mi N | Electrical | Check wiring and devices @ unit 1 (1st floor and basement)kitchen back wall switches replaced as needed and remove electrical devises pusiste house for siding replacement | $2,800 | [E26-001197](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001197/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [11 Kensington Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/11-kensington-ave/) | 0.21 mi N | Electrical | Upgrade electrical service from 200 amps 3 meters to 300 amps 4 meters and rewired unit 2 and 3 up to code install mini splits at units | $9,000 | [E26-001170](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001170/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [16 Wesley St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/16-wesley-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Addition | Demo existing deteriorated and unsafe enclosed front porch. Build new slightly expanded enclosed porch and stoop in same general location. Three sonotubes, wood frame, matching siding and roofing, one door, one window. Electrical work. No plumbing or HVAC work. | $62,500 | [B26-001016](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001016/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [129 Glen St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/129-glen-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Alteration or repair | Reconfiguration of Existing Finished Attic to Create Bedroom & Bathroom | $21,250 | [B26-001062](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001062/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [14 Wesley St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/14-wesley-st/) | 0.25 mi W | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 1 entry door; like for like size; no structural changes | $10,599 | [B26-001061](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001061/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [74 Florence St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/74-florence-st/) | 0.25 mi SE | Plumbing | Bathroom remodel fixture swap out | Not listed | [P26-000424](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000424/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [81 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/81-broadway/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical | disconnect reconnect of 20ton rooftop, 2 mini splits installed | $10,000 | [E26-001046](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001046/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [25 Kensington Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/25-kensington-ave/) | 0.24 mi N | Electrical | Bathroom remodel See E23-000645 service permit no final as of 9/24/26 | $2,500 | [E26-000910](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000910/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [129 Glen St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/129-glen-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Alteration or repair | Remodel Existing Kitchen - Replace Units Like for Like The kitchen units (6 wall units, 6 base units) and appliances (fridge, oven & dishwasher). Please refer to drawings, narrative | $12,000 | [B26-000999](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000999/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [74 Florence St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/74-florence-st/) | 0.25 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Bathrrom floor and new tub | $16,300 | [B26-000796](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000796/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [129 Glen St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/129-glen-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Electrical | Power & lighting renovations / upgrades/ additions | $8,000 | [E26-001016](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001016/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [61 Pearl St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/61-pearl-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | 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 13, 2026 | [98 Flint St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/98-flint-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Plumbing | Replace inside main from PVC cast iron connection at stack to inside foundation wall. | Not listed | [P26-000391](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000391/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [8 Melvin St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/8-melvin-st/) | 0.25 mi NW | Electrical | to disconnect wire and rewire 3 receptacles for carpenter to move wall on 3rd floor | $800 | [E26-000969](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000969/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [76 Flint St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/76-flint-st/) | 0.19 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Replace deck floors and railings to front and rear stairs | $6,745 | [B26-000886](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000886/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [25 Kensington Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/25-kensington-ave/) | 0.24 mi N | Plumbing | Remodel: Toilet, Lav, and Shower in unit 3 | Not listed | [P26-000364](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000364/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [82 Myrtle St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/82-myrtle-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | 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 22, 2026 | [20 Gilman St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/20-gilman-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Insulation - basement rim joist, minimal | $1,445 | [B26-000797](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000797/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [81 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/81-broadway/) | 0.24 mi E | Plumbing | Rooftop unit replacement | Not listed | [G26-000301](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000301/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [25 Kensington Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/25-kensington-ave/) | 0.24 mi N | Alteration or repair | Bathroom remodeling including tiles, new toilet, tub and vanity. Includes all painting and finishing required. | $43,150 | [B26-000787](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000787/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [13 Gilman St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/13-gilman-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Electrical | Completion of Solar Install from Origininal Building permit | $1,000 | [E26-000586](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000586/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [11 Kensington Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/11-kensington-ave/) | 0.21 mi N | Plumbing | ranges boilers | Not listed | [G26-000269](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000269/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [181 Pearl St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/181-pearl-st/) | 0.22 mi W | New building | Construct three story, 3 unit, new construction Building in the MR3 District FOUNDATION ONLY PERMIT B25-001591 | $700,000 | [B25-001503](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B25-001503/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [11 Kensington Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/11-kensington-ave/) | 0.21 mi N | Plumbing | kits baths | Not listed | [P26-000319](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000319/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [82 Myrtle St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/82-myrtle-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | 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 28, 2026 | [8 Melvin St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/8-melvin-st/) | 0.25 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Correct existing building code violation ( Old permit No. B25-002212 ) Correct building code violation ( Dormer was build bigger that approved on approved previous permit. Reduce dormer according to as build drawings submitted. | $50,000 | [B26-000460](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000460/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [16 Hathorn St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/16-hathorn-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Mechanical (HVAC) | Installation of 2 systems with 1 zone each system | $27,500 | [SM26-000070](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000070/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [85 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/85-broadway/) | 0.22 mi E | Electrical | Add recessed ligths, install 3 new outlets WORK IN UNIT 89 | $4,500 | [E26-000735](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000735/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [129 Glen St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/129-glen-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. | $3,000 | [B26-000739](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000739/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [58 Oliver St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/58-oliver-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Electrical | take over the finish work part of a permit that was abandoned and not inspected. | $8,500 | [E26-000671](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000671/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [8 Franklin St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/8-franklin-st/) | 0.21 mi E | 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/) | 0.21 mi E | Plumbing | replace gas boiler | Not listed | [G26-000227](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000227/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [11 Kensington Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/11-kensington-ave/) | 0.21 mi N | Electrical | Upgrade service to 300 amps. Wire second and third floor. And adding a new meter. And mini splits installation. | $14,000 | [E26-000613](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000613/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [181 Pearl St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/181-pearl-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Plumbing | Plumbing renovation- Unit 1, Unit 2, Unit 3 | Not listed | [P26-000281](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000281/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [11 Kensington Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/11-kensington-ave/) | 0.21 mi N | Alteration or repair | Renovate Unit #2 and Unit #3, Framing Dormer, roof, siding, windows, interior kitchens, bathrooms, Electrical, Plumbing, Sprinkler System | $344,000 | [B25-001867](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B25-001867/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [11 Kensington Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/11-kensington-ave/) | 0.21 mi N | Electrical | New siding installation, second floor and 3 floor demolition.. | $600 | [E26-000390](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000390/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [14 Arlington St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/14-arlington-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Roofing | Re roof mansard face shingles | $34,020 | [B26-000624](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000624/) |

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## More on this street

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

- [13 Ellsworth St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/13-ellsworth-st/): newest permit Dec 22, 2025

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Source: Somerville Inspectional Services Division permit data (https://data.somervillema.gov/d/nneb-s3f7), SomerStat, City of Somerville, ODbL 1.0 (https://opendatacommons.org/licenses/odbl/1-0/). Checked 2026-10-10 14:37 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 15 permits at this address and 123 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/8-ellsworth-st/