# Building permits at 81 Bromfield Rd, Somerville, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $649,322 alteration or repair at 62 Talbot Ave, permitted Jul 20.

16 permits on record here. The newest, Jan 12: Replace 16 windows with new units. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 38 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 0.25 mi away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 12, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Replace 16 windows with new units. Replace 3 exterior doors with new units | $22,255 | [B25-002299](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B25-002299/) |
| Jul 14, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (2030737050). | $2,000 | [B25-000700](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B25-000700/) |
| Feb 13, 2024 | Electrical | First Floor installed switch for stair sconce lite | $210 | [E24-000134](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E24-000134/) |
| Nov 5, 2020 | Plumbing | bathroom remodeling | Not listed | [P20-000587](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P20-000587/) |
| Oct 16, 2020 | Electrical | Bathroom Remodel | $2,500 | [E20-001199](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E20-001199/) |
| Oct 6, 2020 | Alteration or repair | Bathroom Remodel - Unit 1 | $25,000 | [B20-001444](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B20-001444/) |
| Sep 4, 2018 | Alteration or repair | Remove & Replace Two Level Porch -- Same Location | $36,000 | [B18-001628](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B18-001628/) |
| Jul 17, 2018 | Alteration or repair | Remove/replace porch ceiling. Remove replace porch railing 2nd floor CONTRACT WITHDREW SEE ATTACHED LETTER - JS 08/02/18 | $5,225 | [B18-001339](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B18-001339/) |
| Sep 22, 2016 | Plumbing | install new steam boiler | Not listed | [G16-000572](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G16-000572/) |
| Mar 16, 2016 | Alteration or repair | Insulation, Air Sealing | $4,528 | [B16-000354](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B16-000354/) |
| Feb 24, 2016 | Electrical | change elctrical service | $3,500 | [E16-000204](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E16-000204/) |
| Jan 28, 2016 | Solar | Rooftop installation of 20 315 watt LG solar panels, and 6000 watt SolarEdge inverter 6.3kw | $28,258 | [B16-000033](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B16-000033/) |
| Jan 25, 2016 | Electrical | Rooftop installation of 20 315 watt LG solar panels, and 6000 watt SolarEdge inverter. 6.3kW solar array. | $22,752 | [E16-000086](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E16-000086/) |
| Aug 13, 2014 | Electrical | bathroom re-wire remove/replace bathroom ceiling fan | $500 | [E14-000729](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E14-000729/) |
| Aug 12, 2014 | Mechanical (HVAC) | Install bath exhaust | $100 | [SM14-000042](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM14-000042/) |
| Jul 24, 2014 | Alteration or repair | Remove plaster ceiling, Spray foam insulation, Board and plaster | $12,600 | [B14-000447](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B14-000447/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

38 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2026 | [105 Pearson Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/105-pearson-rd/) | 190 ft E | Electrical | Install four new dedicated 20A circuits for the second floor unit | $6,800 | [E26-001240](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001240/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [105 Pearson Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/105-pearson-rd/) | 190 ft E | Electrical | Add outlet on deck front and back | $600 | [E26-001217](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001217/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [92 Pearson Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/92-pearson-rd/) | 200 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization and air sealing with the Mass Save Program. No structural changes. | $17,929 | [B26-001252](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001252/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [105 Pearson Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/105-pearson-rd/) | 190 ft E | Alteration or repair | Renovation of front and rear level one porches. Second floor porches not in scope | $28,500 | [B26-000998](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000998/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [120 Pearson Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/120-pearson-rd/) | 160 ft NE | Plumbing | boiler with indirect installation | Not listed | [P26-000314](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000314/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [120 Pearson Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/120-pearson-rd/) | 160 ft NE | Plumbing | Gas boiler installation | Not listed | [G26-000259](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000259/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 14 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | [11 Bromfield Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/11-bromfield-rd/) | 740 ft S | Alteration or repair | install 5 windows and 2 entry doors for replacement. no structural changes. | $21,649 | [B26-001544](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001544/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [22 Warner St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/22-warner-st/) | 760 ft S | Plumbing | Install 40 gal gas water heater | Not listed | [P26-000533](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000533/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [22 Warner St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/22-warner-st/) | 760 ft S | Plumbing | 40 gal gas water heater replacement | Not listed | [G26-000417](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000417/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [20 Lower Campus Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/20-lower-campus-rd/) | 930 ft W | Fence, wall or deck | ELLIS OVAL TUFTS UNIVERSITY: Provide rental of one pre-fabricated ADA Ramp and landing to accommodate handicap seating at bleacher section. Seating area is 5 ft deep x 15 ft wide. Ramp is 4 ft wide with appropriate slope and railings. Erect 19 September 2026 and remove after November 23, 2026. | $10,672 | [B26-001290](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001290/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [26 Warner St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/26-warner-st/) | 730 ft S | Plumbing | redo kitchens for unit 1 & 2 floors and redo bathrooms 1st, 2nd, 3rd floors. | Not listed | [P26-000499](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000499/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [25 Warner St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/25-warner-st/) | 860 ft S | Electrical | Moving 200 amp service to the opposite side of the property (this will be a new service) | $6,000 | [E26-001185](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001185/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [161 College Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/161-college-ave/) | 560 ft S | Alteration or repair | Insulation + Air Sealing | $1,000 | [B26-001292](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001292/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [53 Bromfield Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/53-bromfield-rd/) | 300 ft S | Electrical | Run new dedicated circuit and install new EV charger | $1,500 | [E26-001206](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001206/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [26 Warner St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/26-warner-st/) | 730 ft S | Alteration or repair | Kitchens and bathrooms renovation, adding half bath to 1st floor, adding closet to each unit, enclose walls, replace windows | $115,000 | [B26-001153](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001153/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [15 Warner St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/15-warner-st/) | 920 ft S | Alteration or repair | Install new replacement windows with proper flashing, sealants and insulation where needed.Quantity-(14) | $10,595 | [B26-000795](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000795/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [26 Warner St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/26-warner-st/) | 730 ft S | Electrical | Make Safe - currently power has been disconnected rom utility (need inspection to clear. Rewire unit 1 & Rewire unit 2 (consisting of two floors). 120-volt smoke detectors will be installed in each unit. Service will remain untouched; existing panels will be removed and moved to each unit's designat | $45,000 | [E26-000451](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000451/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [20 Lower Campus Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/20-lower-campus-rd/) | 930 ft W | Electrical | Installation of (1) 8' x 8' x 6" precast concrete pad. This pad will be used to stage (1) 225kVA transformer and (1) electrical distribution cabinet for an EV project. The electrical feed to the transformer is coming from existing building infrastructure. | $5,000 | [B26-001019](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001019/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [155 College Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/155-college-ave/) | 690 ft S | Plumbing | replace gas stove | Not listed | [G26-000333](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000333/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [20 Lower Campus Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/20-lower-campus-rd/) | 930 ft W | Electrical | Install EV charging stations with precast concrete pads and bollards WORK @ 18 LOWER CAMPUS RD- COHEN LOT | $98,000 | [E26-000951](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000951/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 18 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | [52 Powder House Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/52-powder-house-blvd/) | 0.23 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Installation of (1) Double Hung Window Insert, (1) Casement Window, (2) Fixed Rectangle Window Inserts in existing openings. No structural changes | $13,302 | [B26-001551](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001551/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [62 Talbot Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/62-talbot-ave/) | 0.23 mi W | Electrical | Provide low voltage interlock wiring for HVAC upgrades. All work will be done above ground. 1 – New Fume Hood (Mount and wire factory provided sensors, and interface the factory furnished and installed BACnet card with the BMS, all associated control components furnished by the equipment manufactu | $5,000 | [E26-001300](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001300/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [852 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/852-broadway/) | 0.24 mi S | Plumbing | Install 11 commercial wash machines to existing laundromat | Not listed | [P26-000494](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000494/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [852 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/852-broadway/) | 0.24 mi S | Plumbing | Hook up 11 gas dryers for commercial laundromat | Not listed | [G26-000385](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000385/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [1 Walker St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/1-walker-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Demolition | Demolish existing outdoor covered garage PERMIT TO REBUILD B26-000383 DEMO ON OR AFTER SEPTEMBER 9, 2026 | $10,000 | [D26-000018](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/D26-000018/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [52 Powder House Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/52-powder-house-blvd/) | 0.23 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Installation of (22) Double Hung Window Inserts in existing openings. Like-for-like with no structural changes. | $53,366 | [B26-001328](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001328/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [62 Talbot Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/62-talbot-ave/) | 0.23 mi W | Mechanical (HVAC) | Renovation of the Joshi Lab at Tufts University. Demo existing ductwork & reinstall as shown on HVAC Drawings. No equipment outside | $50,000 | [SM26-000126](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000126/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [872 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/872-broadway/) | 0.25 mi S | New building | Buildout of Physical Therapy Office | $20,000 | [B26-000836](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000836/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [62 Talbot Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/62-talbot-ave/) | 0.23 mi W | Electrical | Install 45 total cables, 20 locations. | $15,014 | [E26-001248](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001248/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [62 Talbot Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/62-talbot-ave/) | 0.23 mi W | Electrical | Electrical remodel | $25,000 | [E26-001113](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001113/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [62 Talbot Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/62-talbot-ave/) | 0.23 mi W | Plumbing | addition of two sinks, two eyewash, dishwaher connection | Not listed | [P26-000411](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000411/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [62 Talbot Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/62-talbot-ave/) | 0.23 mi W | Alteration or repair | Renovation of existing Lab Space for research group. Scope consists of demolition of existing flooring/finishes and partial removal of existing wall to accommodate new secondary lab room. MEP demolition includes removal of existing Plumbing (where shown), HVAC equipment and piping (as shown), as wel | $649,322 | [B26-000798](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000798/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [1 Walker St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/1-walker-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Electrical | 400A Electrical Service upgrade in a Two Family House. Addition of public meter. | $6,500 | [E26-000976](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000976/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [1 Walker St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/1-walker-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Electrical | Electrical work in the detached garage B26-000383 | $3,500 | [E26-000539](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000539/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [16 Powder House Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/16-powder-house-blvd/) | 0.20 mi SW | Roofing | Remove and dispose of the existing garage roofing system down to the concrete deck. Install new tapered polyiso insulation and a fully adhered 60 mil white TPO roofing membrane, including all required flashing, edge metal, and waterproofing details. Install new 5" seamless aluminum gutter system and | $10,376 | [B26-000946](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000946/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [62 Talbot Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/62-talbot-ave/) | 0.23 mi W | Electrical | Demolition/make-safe, temporary lighting and power, branch power, lighting, lighting controls/switching, Wiremold/raceway, overhead service panels, equipment connections, fire alarm device work, low-voltage sleeves/pathways, cable tray, and structured cabling. | $95,000 | [E26-000886](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000886/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [62 Talbot Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/62-talbot-ave/) | 0.23 mi W | Alteration or repair | Alteration of Classroom Space - Update floors, ceiling tiles and seating | $259,270 | [B26-000704](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000704/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [1 Walker St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/1-walker-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Plumbing | bath bar sink | Not listed | [P26-000278](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000278/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

We don't list zoning cases for Somerville yet. Look them up on the city's Zoning Board of Appeals page: https://www.somervillema.gov/departments/zoning-board-appeals

## More on this street

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

- [77 Bromfield Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/77-bromfield-rd/): newest permit Mar 13, 2025
- [74 Bromfield Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/74-bromfield-rd/): newest permit Jun 6, 2025
- [94 Bromfield Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/94-bromfield-rd/): newest permit Mar 17, 2026
- [65 Bromfield Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/65-bromfield-rd/): newest permit May 19, 2025
- [106 Bromfield Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/106-bromfield-rd/): newest permit Dec 4, 2025
- [53 Bromfield Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/53-bromfield-rd/): newest permit Aug 18, 2026
- [49 Bromfield Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/49-bromfield-rd/): newest permit Oct 31, 2024
- [46 Bromfield Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/46-bromfield-rd/): newest permit Mar 24, 2026
- [41 Bromfield Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/41-bromfield-rd/): newest permit Jan 23, 2026
- [30 Bromfield Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/30-bromfield-rd/): newest permit Mar 9, 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 2026-10-09 09:55 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 16 permits at this address and 38 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/81-bromfield-rd/