Nearby Permits
Map of 88 permits within a quarter mile of 8 Macarthur StElectrical, 7 Melvin St, Oct 5, 2026Electrical, 5 Brook St, Oct 5, 2026Electrical, 17 Glen St, Oct 5, 2026Alteration or repair, 21 Edmands St, Oct 5, 2026Electrical, 275 Broadway, Sep 29, 2026Mechanical (HVAC), 181 Pearl St, Sep 29, 2026Roofing, 17 Everett Ave, Sep 23, 2026Addition, 42 Dana St, Sep 21, 2026Electrical, 26 Melvin St, Sep 17, 2026Addition, 11 Garfield Ave, Sep 16, 2026Alteration or repair, 156 Broadway, Sep 14, 2026Alteration or repair, 42 Minnesota Ave, Sep 12, 2026Electrical, 42 Dana St, Sep 11, 2026Alteration or repair, 8 Melvin St, Sep 9, 2026Electrical, 10 Wellington Ave, Sep 8, 2026Electrical, 195 Pearl St, Sep 3, 2026Mechanical (HVAC), 195 Pearl St, Sep 2, 2026Mechanical (HVAC), 15 Rush St, Sep 2, 2026Plumbing, 11 Kensington Ave, Aug 26, 2026Plumbing, 11 Kensington Ave, Aug 26, 2026Electrical, 62 Bonair St, Aug 24, 2026Alteration or repair, 26 Melvin St, Aug 22, 2026Plumbing, 154 Walnut St, Aug 18, 2026Plumbing, 154 Walnut St, Aug 18, 2026Sign, 156 Broadway, Aug 14, 2026Electrical, 11 Kensington Ave, Aug 13, 2026Electrical, 11 Kensington Ave, Aug 10, 2026Addition, 16 Wesley St, Aug 10, 2026Roofing, 20 Otis St, Aug 5, 2026Pool or spa, 7 Wisconsin Ave, Aug 4, 2026Electrical, 7 Wisconsin Ave, Aug 3, 2026Electrical, 29 Everett Ave, Aug 3, 2026Alteration or repair, 27 Gilman Terr, Aug 3, 2026Plumbing, 195 Pearl St, Jul 30, 2026Alteration or repair, 14 Wesley St, Jul 30, 2026Electrical, 152 Walnut St, Jul 23, 2026Plumbing, 159 Walnut St, Jul 21, 2026Electrical, 25 Kensington Ave, Jul 21, 2026Electrical, 8 Melvin St, Jul 13, 2026Electrical, 11 Rush St, Jul 13, 2026Alteration or repair, 11 Rush St, Jul 13, 2026Electrical, 161 Pearl St, Jul 9, 2026Mechanical (HVAC), 161 Pearl St, Jul 9, 2026Alteration or repair, 28 Otis St, Jul 7, 2026Alteration or repair, 4 Cross St, Jul 7, 2026Electrical, 195 Pearl St, Jul 2, 2026Alteration or repair, 18 Everett Ave, Jul 2, 2026Roofing, 21 Kenneson Rd, Jun 30, 2026Roofing, 22 Wellington Ave, Jun 30, 2026Alteration or repair, 195 Pearl St, Jun 30, 2026Plumbing, 2 Pearl Terr, Jun 29, 2026Plumbing, 2 Pearl Terr, Jun 29, 2026Plumbing, 25 Kensington Ave, Jun 26, 2026Electrical, 258 Broadway, Jun 25, 2026Alteration or repair, 52 Sargent Ave, Jun 22, 2026Electrical, 156 Broadway, Jun 17, 2026Alteration or repair, 25 Kensington Ave, Jun 17, 2026Plumbing, 11 Kensington Ave, Jun 15, 2026Electrical, 258 Broadway, Jun 15, 2026Electrical, 26-28 Kensington Ave, Jun 15, 2026Alteration or repair, 52 Sargent Ave, Jun 11, 2026Roofing, 17 Walnut Rd, Jun 11, 2026Electrical, 160 Broadway, Jun 10, 2026Electrical, 33 Bonair St, Jun 10, 2026Electrical, 18 Otis St, Jun 9, 2026Mechanical (HVAC), 130 Broadway, Jun 8, 2026Plumbing, 11 Kensington Ave, Jun 8, 2026Addition, 11 Garfield Ave, Jun 8, 2026Electrical, 11 Garfield Ave, Jun 5, 2026Electrical, 11 Garfield Ave, Jun 4, 2026Mechanical (HVAC), 14 Kenneson Rd, Jun 2, 2026Alteration or repair, 33 Everett Ave, May 29, 2026Alteration or repair, 8 Melvin St, May 28, 2026Electrical, 18 Otis St, May 26, 2026Electrical, 8 Ellsworth St, May 26, 2026Alteration or repair, 275 Broadway, May 21, 2026Plumbing, 16 Cross St East, May 14, 2026Plumbing, 16 Cross St East, May 14, 2026Electrical, 11 Kensington Ave, May 11, 2026Electrical, 161 Broadway, May 11, 2026Plumbing, 181 Pearl St, May 8, 2026Alteration or repair, 11 Kensington Ave, May 6, 2026Electrical, 33 Everett Ave, May 5, 2026Electrical, 11 Kensington Ave, May 5, 2026Alteration or repair, 29 Everett Ave, May 5, 2026Electrical, 10 Wellington Ave, May 1, 2026Sign, 258 Broadway, May 1, 2026New building, 181 Pearl St, Jun 15, 2026660 ft Map preview
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8 Macarthur St

Somerville, MA 02145

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.

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Here10 permits · 8 Macarthur St
  1. Wire new construction ADU
    Electrical
    Jul 30$7,000
  2. Construct adu foundation only permit b25-001889
    New building
    Jul 27$110,000
  3. Rough and finish plumbing
    Plumbing
    Jun 18not listed
  4. Convert a single to a 3 family
    Alteration or repair
    Mar 19$100,000
  5. Adu foundation permit to construct b25-001890
    New building
    Mar 18$10,000
  6. Remodel 3 family dwelling
    Electrical
    Mar 2$25,000
  7. Ground wire for foundation
    Electrical
    Nov 4, 2025$200
  8. Selective interior demo
    Alteration or repair
    Oct 7, 2025$3,000
  9. Demo make safe B25-001314
    Electrical
    Oct 6, 2025$800
  10. Replace front steps and landing
    Alteration or repair
    Apr 25, 2018$2,200
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This block250 to 1,000 ft · 60 permits in 59 projects
  1. Installation of 15 solar panels on roof of residence
    7 Melvin St · 560 ft NW · Electrical
    Oct 5$7,663
  2. Residential weatherization and air sealing with the Mass Save Program
    21 Edmands St · 420 ft W · Alteration or repair
    Oct 5$4,161
  3. Install two (2) new VELUX M02 deck-mounted fixed skylights
    17 Everett Ave · 740 ft S · Roofing
    Sep 23$6,300
  4. Reconfigure interior of front building
    42 Dana St · 610 ft W · Addition
    Sep 21$199,000
  5. Rework deck lights
    26 Melvin St · 520 ft W · Electrical
    Sep 17$1,000
  6. Home renovation and Add two story rear addition and dormer FOUNDATION ONLY PERMIT B26-000280
    11 Garfield Ave · 530 ft E · Addition
    Sep 16$526,550
  7. Original permit was for restaurant fit out
    156 Broadway · 670 ft E · Alteration or repair
    Sep 14$100
  8. Wire 3 apartments and common areas to code, Service Upgrade
    42 Dana St · 610 ft W · Electrical
    Sep 11$27,000
  9. CORRECT VIOLATION FROM FILE #24-023090 Redirect existing downs pipe on right side of property
    8 Melvin St · 450 ft NW · Alteration or repair
    Sep 9$1,200
  10. Upgrade to 200 Amp Service
    10 Wellington Ave · 830 ft NW · Electrical
    Sep 8$8,000
  11. Installing mini-splits 2 condensers and 3 heads
    15 Rush St · 780 ft SE · Mechanical (HVAC)
    Sep 2$4,700
  12. Kitchen renovation first floor
    11 Kensington Ave · 420 ft NE · Plumbing
    Aug 26not listed
  13. Replace Stove on 1st Fl
    11 Kensington Ave · 420 ft NE · Plumbing
    Aug 26not listed
  14. Replace unsafe electrical panel on one unit
    62 Bonair St · 670 ft W · Electrical
    Aug 24$2,500
  15. (HOMEOWNER PERMIT) Demo & rebuild of existing front 2nd floor deck
    26 Melvin St · 520 ft W · Alteration or repair
    Aug 22$26,600
  16. Install Non-Illuminated Blade Sign @ 158 Broadway
    156 Broadway · 670 ft E · Sign
    Aug 14not listed
  17. Check wiring and devices @ unit 1 (1st floor and basement)kitchen back wall switches replaced as needed and…
    11 Kensington Ave · 420 ft NE · Electrical
    Aug 13$2,800
  18. Upgrade electrical service from 200 amps 3 meters to 300 amps 4 meters and rewired unit 2 and 3 up to code…
    11 Kensington Ave · 420 ft NE · Electrical
    Aug 10$9,000
  19. Demo existing deteriorated and unsafe enclosed front porch
    16 Wesley St · 990 ft SW · Addition
    Aug 10$62,500
  20. Strip and reroof
    20 Otis St · 640 ft S · Roofing
    Aug 5$7,800
  21. 400A service upgrade, partial kitchen(first floor)
    29 Everett Ave · 720 ft S · Electrical
    Aug 3$4,300
  22. Install 2 new water meters
    159 Walnut St · 980 ft W · Plumbing
    Jul 21not listed
  23. Bathroom remodel See E23-000645 service permit no final as of 9/24/26
    25 Kensington Ave · 640 ft NE · Electrical
    Jul 21$2,500
  24. To disconnect wire and rewire 3 receptacles for carpenter to move wall on 3rd floor
    8 Melvin St · 450 ft NW · Electrical
    Jul 13$800
  25. Demo make safe
    11 Rush St · 750 ft SE · Electrical
    Jul 13$300
  26. Expletory demolition of walls and ceilings to determine condition of structure of bearing and non bearing…
    11 Rush St · 750 ft SE · Alteration or repair
    Jul 13$20,000
  27. Insulation insulating the walls with cellulose and also insulating the kneewall with 2" rigid board and…
    28 Otis St · 630 ft S · Alteration or repair
    Jul 7$18,941
  28. CHANGE OF DESCRIPTION - 4/9/26 JS We are revising the proposed plans to maintain the building's existing…
    4 Cross St · 580 ft SE · Alteration or repair
    Jul 7$400,000
  29. Remove existing siding, prep, install new siding
    18 Everett Ave · 850 ft S · Alteration or repair
    Jul 2$54,000
  30. Removal and Replacement of Asphalt Shingle Roof
    22 Wellington Ave · 660 ft NW · Roofing
    Jun 30$12,325
  31. @ 4 Pearl Terrace Plumbing connections to water heater replacement
    2 Pearl Terr · 970 ft S · Plumbing
    Jun 29not listed
  32. @ 4 Pearl Terrace Water heater replacement - gas tie in
    2 Pearl Terr · 970 ft S · Plumbing
    Jun 29not listed
  33. Remodel: Toilet, Lav, and Shower in unit 3
    25 Kensington Ave · 640 ft NE · Plumbing
    Jun 26not listed
  34. Replacing 2 gas dispensers staying above seal off’s
    258 Broadway · 950 ft NW · Electrical
    Jun 25$1,200
  35. Installation of fire alarm devices for commercial fitout
    156 Broadway · 670 ft E · Electrical
    Jun 17$6,000
  36. Bathroom remodeling including tiles, new toilet, tub and vanity
    25 Kensington Ave · 640 ft NE · Alteration or repair
    Jun 17$43,150
  37. Ranges boilers
    11 Kensington Ave · 420 ft NE · Plumbing
    Jun 15not listed
  38. Connect 4 signs to existing electrical service and do led upgrade for Sunoco
    258 Broadway · 950 ft NW · Electrical
    Jun 15$2,000
  39. Install 50amp EV charger with an existing 100amp service
    26-28 Kensington Ave · 620 ft NE · Electrical
    Jun 15$3,000
  40. Demo and make safe after fire
    160 Broadway · 610 ft E · Electrical
    Jun 10$3,000
  41. Two panel changes and replace basement porcelain sockets with led disk lights
    33 Bonair St · 260 ft SW · Electrical
    Jun 10$3,300
  42. Wiring smoke detectors
    18 Otis St · 630 ft S · Electrical
    Jun 9$4,500
  43. Kits baths
    11 Kensington Ave · 420 ft NE · Plumbing
    Jun 8not listed
  44. Foundation for rear addition B26-000136
    11 Garfield Ave · 530 ft E · Addition
    Jun 8$35,000
  45. Permit being pulled for foundation grounding E26-000464
    11 Garfield Ave · 530 ft E · Electrical
    Jun 5$1,500
  46. Additional/remodel, outlets, switches
    11 Garfield Ave · 530 ft E · Electrical
    Jun 4$20,000
  47. Weatherization, Insulation, Air Sealing in Unit 3
    33 Everett Ave · 730 ft SW · Alteration or repair
    May 29$6,674
  48. Correct existing building code violation ( Old permit No. B25-002212 ) Correct building code violation
    8 Melvin St · 450 ft NW · Alteration or repair
    May 28$50,000
  49. Upgrade existing 200 amp service with 3 meters to 400 amp service and add 4th meter and panel for common areas
    18 Otis St · 630 ft S · Electrical
    May 26$19,500
  50. Performed complete electrical wiring installation for a two-family residential dwelling in accordance with…
    8 Ellsworth St · 890 ft SE · Electrical
    May 26$55,000
  51. Replacement water heater × 2 permits
    16 Cross St East · 640 ft E · Plumbing
    May 14not listed
  52. Upgrade service to 300 amps
    11 Kensington Ave · 420 ft NE · Electrical
    May 11$14,000
  53. Change 400 amp service to new 400 amp service with two meters
    161 Broadway · 730 ft E · Electrical
    May 11$7,500
  54. Renovate Unit #2 and Unit #3, Framing Dormer
    11 Kensington Ave · 420 ft NE · Alteration or repair
    May 6$344,000
  55. Knob and tube replacement
    33 Everett Ave · 730 ft SW · Electrical
    May 5$5,540
  56. New siding installation, second floor and 3 floor demolition.
    11 Kensington Ave · 420 ft NE · Electrical
    May 5$600
  57. 2 New Kitchen (units 1 & 2) Replace kitchen Cabinets and add granite counters
    29 Everett Ave · 720 ft S · Alteration or repair
    May 5$20,000
  58. Renovation: kitchen and half Bathroom
    10 Wellington Ave · 830 ft NW · Electrical
    May 1$7,000
  59. Reimage the existing Sunoco gas station and site signage per the attached drawings
    258 Broadway · 950 ft NW · Sign
    May 1not listed
Within a quarter mile1,000 ft to ¼ mi · 28 permits in 27 projects · 1 new building, $700,000
  1. Service update from a 100 to 200 amp install two 100 amp sub panel wire wire for EV Charger L2
    5 Brook St · 0.20 mi SE · Electrical
    Oct 5$9,000
  2. Rooftop solar 19 panels 7.79 kwdc 15kw energy storage system to be installed on exterior wall
    17 Glen St · 0.20 mi SE · Electrical
    Oct 5$79,926
  3. Emergency repair on a electrical service riser WORK @ 277 BROADWAY
    275 Broadway · 0.25 mi NW · Electrical
    Sep 29$1,650
  4. Installation of Mini Split system (no ductwork) for each apartment
    181 Pearl St · 0.21 mi SW · Mechanical (HVAC)
    Sep 29$34,420
  5. Remove and Replace decking on existing deck
    42 Minnesota Ave · 0.19 mi E · Alteration or repair
    Sep 12$6,800
  6. 2 furnaces and 2 condensers
    195 Pearl St · 0.23 mi SW · Electrical
    Sep 3$1,000
  7. Installing 2x 2-ton a/c systems
    195 Pearl St · 0.23 mi SW · Mechanical (HVAC)
    Sep 2$42,885
  8. Replace steam boiler with new high efficient combi boile
    154 Walnut St · 0.21 mi W · Plumbing
    Aug 18not listed
  9. Combi boiler installation
    154 Walnut St · 0.21 mi W · Plumbing
    Aug 18not listed
  10. Installation of aboveground pool
    7 Wisconsin Ave · 0.20 mi E · Pool or spa
    Aug 4$4,000
  11. Pool plug trench about 30 ft
    7 Wisconsin Ave · 0.20 mi E · Electrical
    Aug 3$1,200
  12. Mass Save Weatherization/Insulation
    27 Gilman Terr · 0.21 mi W · Alteration or repair
    Aug 3$3,904
  13. Replacing gas furnace with 40K BTU Bryant furnace and all associated gas work
    195 Pearl St · 0.23 mi SW · Plumbing
    Jul 30not listed
  14. Remove and replace 1 entry door
    14 Wesley St · 0.20 mi SW · Alteration or repair
    Jul 30$10,599
  15. Fire department and electrical inspector were called out for a switch that was hot when touched
    152 Walnut St · 0.22 mi W · Electrical
    Jul 23$600
  16. Reconnect/replacment (2) AC/HP and (2) gas furnaces
    161 Pearl St · 0.19 mi SW · Electrical
    Jul 9$1,500
  17. Replacing 2 AC systems with heat pumps in existing locations in the basement and attic
    161 Pearl St · 0.19 mi SW · Mechanical (HVAC)
    Jul 9$40,768
  18. Rewire kitchen, living room dinning room
    195 Pearl St · 0.23 mi SW · Electrical
    Jul 2$15,000
  19. White EZTPO Roofing Replacement on upper roof
    21 Kenneson Rd · 0.25 mi NW · Roofing
    Jun 30$30,599
  20. Demo kitchen walls(leaving cabinets and replacing countertops)
    195 Pearl St · 0.23 mi SW · Alteration or repair
    Jun 30$40,000
  21. Residential weatherization/air sealing × 2 permits
    52 Sargent Ave · 0.23 mi W · Alteration or repair
    Jun 11 to 22$6,844
  22. Construct three story, 3 unit, new construction Building in the MR3 District FOUNDATION ONLY PERMIT B25-001591
    181 Pearl St · 0.21 mi SW · New building
    Jun 15$700,000
  23. Strtip and replace existing roof
    17 Walnut Rd · 0.23 mi NW · Roofing
    Jun 11$24,800
  24. Rework some ductwork for new partitions
    130 Broadway · 0.19 mi SE · Mechanical (HVAC)
    Jun 8$24,750
  25. Replace Furnace
    14 Kenneson Rd · 0.22 mi NW · Mechanical (HVAC)
    Jun 2$3,000
  26. Structural Reinforcement reinforce the floor framing under the second floor level
    275 Broadway · 0.25 mi NW · Alteration or repair
    May 21$385,389
  27. Plumbing renovation- Unit 1, Unit 2, Unit 3
    181 Pearl St · 0.21 mi SW · Plumbing
    May 8not listed
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