# Building permits at 8 Macarthur 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.

10 permits on record here. The newest, Jul 30: Wire new construction ADU. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 88 more permits (86 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 0.21 mi away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2026 | Electrical | Wire new construction ADU | $7,000 | [E26-001097](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001097/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | New building | Construct adu foundation only permit b25-001889 | $110,000 | [B25-001890](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B25-001890/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | Plumbing | Rough and finish plumbing | Not listed | [P26-000350](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000350/) |
| Mar 19, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Convert a single to a 3 family | $100,000 | [B25-001888](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B25-001888/) |
| Mar 18, 2026 | New building | Adu foundation permit to construct b25-001890 | $10,000 | [B25-001889](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B25-001889/) |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Electrical | Remodel 3 family dwelling. 2 old work and one new work construction | $25,000 | [E26-000240](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000240/) |
| Nov 4, 2025 | Electrical | Ground wire for foundation | $200 | [E25-001653](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E25-001653/) |
| Oct 7, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Selective interior demo | $3,000 | [B25-001314](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B25-001314/) |
| Oct 6, 2025 | Electrical | Demo make safe B25-001314 | $800 | [E25-001470](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E25-001470/) |
| Apr 25, 2018 | Alteration or repair | replace front steps and landing | $2,200 | [B18-000699](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B18-000699/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 60 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [7 Melvin St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/7-melvin-st/) | 560 ft NW | Electrical | Installation of 15 solar panels on roof of residence. 6.45 kW DC roof mount. Adding a new utility meter 200A rating. Adding a new msd 100A rated with 100A main breaker. No structural upgrades. No ess/battery. | $7,663 | [E26-001414](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001414/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [21 Edmands St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/21-edmands-st/) | 420 ft W | 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 23, 2026 | [17 Everett Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/17-everett-ave/) | 740 ft S | 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 21, 2026 | [42 Dana St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/42-dana-st/) | 610 ft W | 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/) | 520 ft W | Electrical | Rework deck lights | $1,000 | [E26-001369](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001369/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [11 Garfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/11-garfield-ave/) | 530 ft E | 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 14, 2026 | [156 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/156-broadway/) | 670 ft E | 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 11, 2026 | [42 Dana St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/42-dana-st/) | 610 ft W | Electrical | Wire 3 apartments and common areas to code, Service Upgrade | $27,000 | [E26-001254](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001254/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [8 Melvin St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/8-melvin-st/) | 450 ft 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/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [10 Wellington Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/10-wellington-ave/) | 830 ft NW | Electrical | Upgrade to 200 Amp Service. Install new service riser, wiring, piping, new meterbank, panel, breakers and surge protection, along with main grounding. (1) New electric vehicle charging device. | $8,000 | [E25-001258](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E25-001258/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [15 Rush St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/15-rush-st/) | 780 ft SE | Mechanical (HVAC) | Installing mini-splits 2 condensers and 3 heads | $4,700 | [B26-001035](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001035/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [11 Kensington Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/11-kensington-ave/) | 420 ft NE | 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/) | 420 ft NE | Plumbing | Replace Stove on 1st Fl | Not listed | [G26-000386](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000386/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [62 Bonair St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/62-bonair-st/) | 670 ft W | 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/) | 520 ft W | 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 14, 2026 | [156 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/156-broadway/) | 670 ft E | Sign | Install Non-Illuminated Blade Sign @ 158 Broadway | Not listed | [B26-001161](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001161/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [11 Kensington Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/11-kensington-ave/) | 420 ft NE | 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/) | 420 ft NE | 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/) | 990 ft SW | 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/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [20 Otis St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/20-otis-st/) | 640 ft S | Roofing | strip and reroof | $7,800 | [B26-001171](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001171/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [29 Everett Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/29-everett-ave/) | 720 ft S | 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 21, 2026 | [159 Walnut St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/159-walnut-st/) | 980 ft W | Plumbing | install 2 new water meters | Not listed | [P26-000412](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000412/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [25 Kensington Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/25-kensington-ave/) | 640 ft NE | 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 13, 2026 | [8 Melvin St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/8-melvin-st/) | 450 ft 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 13, 2026 | [11 Rush St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/11-rush-st/) | 750 ft SE | 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/) | 750 ft SE | 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 7, 2026 | [28 Otis St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/28-otis-st/) | 630 ft S | 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/) | 580 ft SE | 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/) | 850 ft S | Alteration or repair | Remove existing siding, prep, install new siding | $54,000 | [B26-000835](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000835/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [22 Wellington Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/22-wellington-ave/) | 660 ft NW | Roofing | Removal and Replacement of Asphalt Shingle Roof | $12,325 | [B26-000889](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000889/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [2 Pearl Terr](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/2-pearl-terr/) | 970 ft S | 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/) | 970 ft S | Plumbing | @ 4 Pearl Terrace Water heater replacement - gas tie in | Not listed | [G26-000315](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000315/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [25 Kensington Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/25-kensington-ave/) | 640 ft NE | Plumbing | Remodel: Toilet, Lav, and Shower in unit 3 | Not listed | [P26-000364](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000364/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [258 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/258-broadway/) | 950 ft NW | Electrical | Replacing 2 gas dispensers staying above seal off’s | $1,200 | [E26-000889](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000889/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [156 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/156-broadway/) | 670 ft E | Electrical | Installation of fire alarm devices for commercial fitout | $6,000 | [E26-000863](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000863/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [25 Kensington Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/25-kensington-ave/) | 640 ft NE | 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 15, 2026 | [11 Kensington Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/11-kensington-ave/) | 420 ft NE | Plumbing | ranges boilers | Not listed | [G26-000269](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000269/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [258 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/258-broadway/) | 950 ft NW | Electrical | connect 4 signs to existing electrical service and do led upgrade for Sunoco | $2,000 | [E26-000855](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000855/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [26-28 Kensington Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/26--28-kensington-ave/) | 620 ft NE | Electrical | Install 50amp EV charger with an existing 100amp service, install load management system for Ev charger | $3,000 | [E26-000827](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000827/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [160 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/160-broadway/) | 610 ft E | 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/) | 260 ft SW | 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 | [18 Otis St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/18-otis-st/) | 630 ft S | Electrical | Wiring smoke detectors | $4,500 | [E26-000818](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000818/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [11 Kensington Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/11-kensington-ave/) | 420 ft NE | Plumbing | kits baths | Not listed | [P26-000319](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000319/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [11 Garfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/11-garfield-ave/) | 530 ft E | 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/) | 530 ft E | Electrical | permit being pulled for foundation grounding E26-000464 | $1,500 | [E26-000814](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000814/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [11 Garfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/11-garfield-ave/) | 530 ft E | Electrical | additional/remodel, outlets, switches, recessed lights, breakers, dimmers | $20,000 | [E26-000464](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000464/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [33 Everett Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/33-everett-ave/) | 730 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Weatherization, Insulation, Air Sealing in Unit 3 | $6,674 | [B26-000748](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000748/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [8 Melvin St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/8-melvin-st/) | 450 ft 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 26, 2026 | [18 Otis St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/18-otis-st/) | 630 ft S | 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 26, 2026 | [8 Ellsworth St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/8-ellsworth-st/) | 890 ft SE | 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/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [16 Cross St East](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/16-cross-st-east/) | 640 ft E | 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/) | 640 ft E | Plumbing | Replacement water heater | Not listed | [G26-000232](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000232/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [11 Kensington Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/11-kensington-ave/) | 420 ft NE | 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 11, 2026 | [161 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/161-broadway/) | 730 ft E | 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 | [11 Kensington Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/11-kensington-ave/) | 420 ft NE | 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 | [33 Everett Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/33-everett-ave/) | 730 ft SW | Electrical | knob and tube replacement | $5,540 | [E26-000630](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000630/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [11 Kensington Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/11-kensington-ave/) | 420 ft NE | Electrical | New siding installation, second floor and 3 floor demolition.. | $600 | [E26-000390](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000390/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [29 Everett Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/29-everett-ave/) | 720 ft S | 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/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [10 Wellington Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/10-wellington-ave/) | 830 ft NW | Electrical | Renovation: kitchen and half Bathroom | $7,000 | [E26-000608](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000608/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [258 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/258-broadway/) | 950 ft NW | Sign | Reimage the existing Sunoco gas station and site signage per the attached drawings | Not listed | [B26-000363](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000363/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 28 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [5 Brook St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/5-brook-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | 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/) | 0.20 mi SE | 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/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [275 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/275-broadway/) | 0.25 mi NW | Electrical | Emergency repair on a electrical service riser WORK @ 277 BROADWAY | $1,650 | [E26-001382](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001382/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [181 Pearl St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/181-pearl-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Mechanical (HVAC) | Installation of Mini Split system (no ductwork) for each apartment | $34,420 | [B26-001446](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001446/) |
| Sep 12, 2026 | [42 Minnesota Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/42-minnesota-ave/) | 0.19 mi E | Alteration or repair | Remove and Replace decking on existing deck | $6,800 | [B26-001370](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001370/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [195 Pearl St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/195-pearl-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Electrical | 2 furnaces and 2 condensers | $1,000 | [E26-000789](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000789/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [195 Pearl St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/195-pearl-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Mechanical (HVAC) | Installing 2x 2-ton a/c systems | $42,885 | [SM26-000134](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000134/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [154 Walnut St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/154-walnut-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Plumbing | Replace steam boiler with new high efficient combi boile | Not listed | [P26-000477](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000477/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [154 Walnut St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/154-walnut-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Plumbing | Combi boiler installation | Not listed | [G26-000375](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000375/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [7 Wisconsin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/7-wisconsin-ave/) | 0.20 mi E | Pool or spa | installation of aboveground pool | $4,000 | [B26-001065](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001065/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [7 Wisconsin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/7-wisconsin-ave/) | 0.20 mi E | Electrical | Pool plug trench about 30 ft | $1,200 | [E26-001119](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001119/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [27 Gilman Terr](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/27-gilman-terr/) | 0.21 mi W | Alteration or repair | Mass Save Weatherization/Insulation. Work Scope Attached | $3,904 | [B26-000844](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000844/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [195 Pearl St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/195-pearl-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Plumbing | Replacing gas furnace with 40K BTU Bryant furnace and all associated gas work | Not listed | [G26-000335](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000335/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [14 Wesley St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/14-wesley-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | 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 23, 2026 | [152 Walnut St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/152-walnut-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Electrical | Fire department and electrical inspector were called out for a switch that was hot when touched. Replace broken switch and install ARC fault protect circuit. | $600 | [E26-001077](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001077/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [161 Pearl St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/161-pearl-st/) | 0.19 mi SW | Electrical | Reconnect/replacment (2) AC/HP and (2) gas furnaces | $1,500 | [E26-000970](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000970/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [161 Pearl St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/161-pearl-st/) | 0.19 mi SW | 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 2, 2026 | [195 Pearl St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/195-pearl-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Electrical | rewire kitchen, living room dinning room, bathroom and bed room and office B26-000852 | $15,000 | [E26-000804](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000804/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [21 Kenneson Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/21-kenneson-rd/) | 0.25 mi NW | Roofing | White EZTPO Roofing Replacement on upper roof | $30,599 | [B26-000893](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000893/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [195 Pearl St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/195-pearl-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Demo kitchen walls(leaving cabinets and replacing countertops), living room and dinning room down to studs, wire to code, insulate, sheetrock finish and paint. | $40,000 | [B26-000852](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000852/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [52 Sargent Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/52-sargent-ave/) | 0.23 mi W | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID 864279) Unit 1 | $418 | [B26-000853](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000853/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [52 Sargent Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/52-sargent-ave/) | 0.23 mi W | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. ( 864288) ( Unit 3) | $6,426 | [B26-000801](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000801/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [181 Pearl St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/181-pearl-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | 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 11, 2026 | [17 Walnut Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/17-walnut-rd/) | 0.23 mi NW | Roofing | Strtip and replace existing roof. Replace gutters | $24,800 | [B26-000762](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000762/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [130 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/130-broadway/) | 0.19 mi SE | Mechanical (HVAC) | Rework some ductwork for new partitions | $24,750 | [SM26-000061](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000061/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [14 Kenneson Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/14-kenneson-rd/) | 0.22 mi NW | Mechanical (HVAC) | Replace Furnace | $3,000 | [SM24-000046](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM24-000046/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [275 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/275-broadway/) | 0.25 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Structural Reinforcement reinforce the floor framing under the second floor level. This will include sistering joints and reinforcing two major carrying beams. The scope also calls for the reinforcement of the scissor's trusses under the roof. Some selective demolition will be required to expose the | $385,389 | [B25-001830](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B25-001830/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [181 Pearl St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/181-pearl-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Plumbing | Plumbing renovation- Unit 1, Unit 2, Unit 3 | Not listed | [P26-000281](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000281/) |

## More on this street

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

- [6 Macarthur St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/6-macarthur-st/): newest permit Jan 22, 2025
- [17 Macarthur St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/17-macarthur-st/): newest permit Mar 23, 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 2026-10-07 21:49 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/

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