# Building permits at 8 Upland Rd, Somerville, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $2.6M alteration or repair at 179 Powder House Blvd, permitted Aug 24.

Three permits here in the last two years. The newest, May 19: Outlets and lights for two decks. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 54 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 0.20 mi away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2026 | Electrical | Outlets and lights for two decks | $1,000 | [E26-000711](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000711/) |
| Apr 29, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Two story front porch tear down and rebuild | $48,500 | [B26-000259](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000259/) |
| Apr 13, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Mass Save Insulation | $18,000 | [B26-000310](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000310/) |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2026 | [16 Sunset Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/16-sunset-rd/) | 210 ft SW | Electrical | Install new 30 circuit panel | $2,000 | [E26-000990](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000990/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [16 Sunset Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/16-sunset-rd/) | 210 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Unit 3 install new kitchen cabinets and counter. upgrade wiring | $8,000 | [B26-000930](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000930/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [16 Sunset Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/16-sunset-rd/) | 210 ft SW | Electrical | Rewire Kitchen in 3rd floor apartment B26-000930 | $8,000 | [E26-000874](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000874/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [16 Sunset Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/16-sunset-rd/) | 210 ft SW | Plumbing | Kitchen renovation | Not listed | [P26-000360](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000360/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [158 Curtis St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/158-curtis-st/) | 120 ft S | Alteration or repair | Remove all siding materials and install insulated vinyl siding. Remove all debris. | $69,990 | [B26-000677](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000677/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [158 Curtis St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/158-curtis-st/) | 120 ft S | Electrical | Electrical work for siding replacement | $1,000 | [E26-000651](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000651/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 28 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | [99 West Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/99-west-adams-st/) | 870 ft W | Electrical | Power shut off for remolding need to put back 200amp service for two families each one has 100amp | $4,000 | [E26-001398](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001398/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [59 Conwell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/59-conwell-ave/) | 980 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Install 30 Replacement Windows | $15,200 | [B26-001407](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001407/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [47 Curtis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/47-curtis-ave/) | 680 ft SW | Mechanical (HVAC) | 1st & 2nd floor adding AC coil and condenser, 3rd floor adding complete heating and cooling system with ductwork and registers | $39,340 | [SM26-000041](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000041/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [134 Professors Row](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/134-professors-row/) | 580 ft S | Alteration or repair | Back Stairs and Door | $26,500 | [B26-001213](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001213/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [51 Sawyer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/51-sawyer-ave/) | 710 ft S | Roofing | Strip and reroof shingeled back sections of house; apply ice and water shield to the bottom 6 feet, up all valleys and around all protrusions; 8’’ aluminum drip edge; underlayment felt paper; on top section of house, install 060 fully adhered rubber roof system; all necessary building permits; m | $17,600 | [B26-001170](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001170/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [111 Hillsdale Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/111-hillsdale-rd/) | 670 ft W | Plumbing | Pressure test | Not listed | [G26-000363](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000363/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [99 West Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/99-west-adams-st/) | 870 ft W | Other | Install two hydro air, new duct work, two condenser. | $29,500 | [SM26-000111](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000111/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [34 Chetwynd Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/34-chetwynd-rd/) | 490 ft SW | Roofing | Roofing (strip and reroof) and siding | $28,000 | [B26-001079](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001079/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [93 West Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/93-west-adams-st/) | 870 ft W | Alteration or repair | Remove/replace 4 existing windows. No structural work being done. | $7,393 | [B26-001033](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001033/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [42 Curtis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/42-curtis-ave/) | 740 ft SW | Solar | Removal and reinstall of 14 solar panels of a 26 panel system. Reinstallation is redesigned from original layout due to recent renovation. 6.02 Kw dc | $30,100 | [B26-000874](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000874/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [34 Chetwynd Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/34-chetwynd-rd/) | 490 ft SW | Electrical | Loosen and resecure meter socket for new siding | $300 | [E26-000925](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000925/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [127 Hillsdale Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/127-hillsdale-rd/) | 760 ft W | Alteration or repair | Insulation - walls with blown in cellulose -unit 1 | $9,363 | [B26-000850](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000850/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [42 Curtis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/42-curtis-ave/) | 740 ft SW | Electrical | Removal and reinstall of 14 solar panels of a 26 panel system. Reinstallation is redesigned from original layout due to recent renovation. | $4,933 | [E26-000838](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000838/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [24 Chetwynd Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/24-chetwynd-rd/) | 430 ft SW | Plumbing | Second floor full bathroom | Not listed | [P26-000337](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000337/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [24 Chetwynd Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/24-chetwynd-rd/) | 430 ft SW | Electrical | Wiring for second floor bathroom | $3,000 | [E26-000836](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000836/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [24 Chetwynd Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/24-chetwynd-rd/) | 430 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Add full bathroom and closet to second floor unit | $18,000 | [B26-000744](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000744/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [53 Curtis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/53-curtis-ave/) | 740 ft W | Other | Insulate basement sills. | $1,000 | [B26-000735](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000735/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [43 Whitfield Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/43-whitfield-rd/) | 930 ft S | Electrical | Heat pump work @ 43-45 whitfield b26-000484 b26-000485 | $4,000 | [E26-000443](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000443/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [43 Whitfield Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/43-whitfield-rd/) | 930 ft S | Mechanical (HVAC) | 5 zone heat pump for unit 45 | $21,543 | [B26-000485](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000485/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [43 Whitfield Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/43-whitfield-rd/) | 930 ft S | Mechanical (HVAC) | 4 zone heat pump system in unit 43 | $18,736 | [B26-000484](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000484/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [124 Professors Row](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/124-professors-row/) | 680 ft S | Electrical | Installing 30kw generator | $30,000 | [E26-000692](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000692/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [43 Whitfield Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/43-whitfield-rd/) | 930 ft S | Alteration or repair | Weatherization, Insulation, Air Sealing | $15,877 | [B26-000441](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000441/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [43 Whitfield Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/43-whitfield-rd/) | 930 ft S | Plumbing | 2- water heater (electric) | Not listed | [P26-000284](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000284/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [111 West Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/111-west-adams-st/) | 890 ft W | Plumbing | Cross connection device for basement boiler | Not listed | [P26-000066](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000066/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [43 Whitfield Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/43-whitfield-rd/) | 930 ft S | Electrical | Install electric oven and two electric water heaters | $1,600 | [E26-000658](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000658/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [107 West Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/107-west-adams-st/) | 890 ft W | Roofing | strip the old roof, install 30 years new roof, | $15,800 | [B26-000599](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000599/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [47 Conwell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/47-conwell-ave/) | 880 ft SW | Plumbing | Remodeling. Basement: 1 electric water heater, 1 toilet, 2 lavatories, 1 bathtub, 1 washing machine connection, and 1 service sink. 1st Floor: 1 kitchen sink, 1 dishwasher, 1 ice maker, 2 toilets, 3 lavatories, 1 bathtub, and 1 shower stall. 2nd Floor: 1 kitchen sink, 1 dishwasher, 1 ice maker, 2 to | Not listed | [P26-000273](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000273/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [43 Whitfield Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/43-whitfield-rd/) | 930 ft S | Electrical | Electrical work for siding replacement | $1,000 | [E26-000503](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000503/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 20 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | [21 College Hill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/21-college-hill-rd/) | 0.20 mi W | New building | Foundation Only for backyard cottage PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT B26-000458 | $25,800 | [B26-000526](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000526/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [21 College Hill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/21-college-hill-rd/) | 0.20 mi W | Plumbing | Renew 3 bath half bath laundry | Not listed | [P26-000465](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000465/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [21 College Hill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/21-college-hill-rd/) | 0.20 mi W | Plumbing | Replace furnace | Not listed | [G26-000370](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000370/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [183 Powder House Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/183-powder-house-blvd/) | 0.24 mi SW | Electrical | Service Upgrade from 100 to 125A and adding a common meter | $10,000 | [E26-001094](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001094/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [179 Powder House Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/179-powder-house-blvd/) | 0.23 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Roof Renovation | $2,557,000 | [B26-001326](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001326/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [83 Conwell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/83-conwell-ave/) | 0.23 mi W | Alteration or repair | Install 5 Harvey classic replacement window,energy star,inserts only,no structural work | $4,955 | [B26-001222](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001222/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [21 College Hill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/21-college-hill-rd/) | 0.20 mi W | Electrical | Rewire 5 bathrooms, add few lights and receptacles throughout the house | $18,000 | [E26-001187](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001187/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [65 Conwell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/65-conwell-ave/) | 0.20 mi W | Alteration or repair | Unit 1 + Basement Unit Renovation: 1.) Laundry Room/Extended Living Area, 2.) Frame Door En Suite into Bathroom, 3.) Frame New Hallway Closet Construct laundry closets unit 2 + 3 Unit 2 & 3 Bedroom/Laundry Room Modification: Remove existing bedroom door, Frame new bedroom door entering room, Frame n | $32,380 | [B26-000952](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000952/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [23 College Hill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/23-college-hill-rd/) | 0.21 mi W | Electrical | Emergency service fix | $100 | [E26-001076](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001076/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [76 Conwell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/76-conwell-ave/) | 0.23 mi W | Plumbing | Existing bathroom remodel | Not listed | [P26-000388](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000388/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [23 College Hill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/23-college-hill-rd/) | 0.21 mi W | Plumbing | supply and install gas piping for remodel | Not listed | [G26-000165](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000165/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [38 Whitfield Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/38-whitfield-rd/) | 0.20 mi S | Plumbing | Bathroom and kitchen Renovation | Not listed | [P26-000361](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000361/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [38 Whitfield Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/38-whitfield-rd/) | 0.20 mi S | Alteration or repair | remodel existing bathroom,new tub,new vanity and new sink | $14,000 | [B26-000848](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000848/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [38 Whitfield Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/38-whitfield-rd/) | 0.20 mi S | Electrical | Rewire Kitchen and bathroom with laundry. | $11,000 | [E26-000873](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000873/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [93 West Quincy St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/93-west-quincy-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Electrical | add outlet and light at porch B26-000646 | $625 | [E26-000844](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000844/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [21 College Hill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/21-college-hill-rd/) | 0.20 mi W | Electrical | Install a grounding electrode wire encase concrete | $750 | [E26-000727](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000727/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [76 Conwell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/76-conwell-ave/) | 0.23 mi W | Electrical | Full rewire of apartment #3 | $20,000 | [E26-000728](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000728/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [14 Whitfield Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/14-whitfield-rd/) | 0.23 mi S | Alteration or repair | Remove all siding materials and install insulated vinyl siding. Remove all debris. | $66,583 | [B26-000679](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000679/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [93 West Quincy St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/93-west-quincy-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Back Second Floor Porch & add Roof- Existing Footprint Replacement @ 95 W Quincy St | $16,200 | [B26-000646](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000646/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [14 Whitfield Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/14-whitfield-rd/) | 0.23 mi S | Electrical | Electrical work for siding replacement | $1,000 | [E26-000649](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000649/) |

## More on this street

Other addresses on Upland Rd with permits, nearest house number first:

- [9 Upland Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/9-upland-rd/): newest permit Jan 6, 2025
- [5 Upland Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/5-upland-rd/): newest permit Oct 22, 2024
- [13 Upland Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/13-upland-rd/): newest permit Oct 6, 2025
- [27 Upland Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/27-upland-rd/): newest permit Jan 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 09:42 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

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

Map, all 3 permits at this address and 54 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/8-upland-rd/