# Building permits at 86 Joy St, Somerville, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $2.1M project at 107 Linwood St, permitted May 4.

12 permits on record here. The newest, Aug 24: Add ceiling outlets, replace exposed romex with conduit. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 30 more permits (29 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2026 | Electrical | Add ceiling outlets, replace exposed romex with conduit | $2,500 | [E26-001216](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001216/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | Electrical | Installing one smoke detector and one CO detector low voltage | $2,500 | [E26-000851](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000851/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Replace existing entry door in same style and size to swing out and have a panic device. Install panic hardware on existing rear door. At Bay 4 | $5,250 | [B26-000794](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000794/) |
| Aug 20, 2024 | Electrical | Low voltage wireless burglar alarm installation @ 56 Joy St | $300 | [E24-001167](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E24-001167/) |
| Dec 8, 2022 | Electrical | reconfigure office and close in wall for new conference room, rework exiting lighting, add some general plug | $4,500 | [E22-001911](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E22-001911/) |
| Dec 7, 2022 | Alteration or repair | Combine two existing Tenant suites into one for business use-New offices partition & a conference room NRL Office on 2nd floor | $61,568 | [B22-002063](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B22-002063/) |
| Feb 28, 2022 | Alteration or repair | ASBESTOS REMOVAL - 40 linear ft of pipe insulation, 60 linear ft of pipe insulation from mechanical room and encapsulate condensate tank in basement, encapsulate damaged pipe insulation in 1st fl woodworking shop approx. 50 linear ft | $7,800 | [B22-000266](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B22-000266/) |
| Jan 31, 2022 | Electrical | Feed Temp Tailer for site office B21-002201 | $5,000 | [E21-001752](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E21-001752/) |
| Dec 21, 2021 | Other | Construction Trailer | $7,500 | [B21-002201](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B21-002201/) |
| May 21, 2018 | Electrical | low voltage alarm system telephony-data | $2,854 | [E18-000792](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E18-000792/) |
| May 21, 2018 | Alteration or repair | Pointing brick mortar joints on areas on front of building | $42,150 | [B18-000833](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B18-000833/) |
| Feb 22, 2017 | Alteration or repair | Replace existing wood fire escape with new metal. same size and dimentions | $28,789 | [B17-000112](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B17-000112/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 9 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [32 Linwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/32-linwood-st/) | 830 ft S | Electrical | Lot renovation with pole lights and new entrance gate | $18,000 | [E26-001478](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001478/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [100 Chestnut St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/100-chestnut-st/) | 770 ft SE | Electrical | grounding of (1) 36KW generator for 1 day event - 9/22nd | $1,100 | [E26-001386](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001386/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [200 Inner Belt Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/200-inner-belt-rd/) | 520 ft SE | Electrical | Installation of (1) 75 KVA XFMR, (2) 225 KVA XFMR, branch panelboards, temps, power and lighting in tenant reno. | $234,860 | [E26-001104](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001104/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [200 Inner Belt Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/200-inner-belt-rd/) | 520 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Equipment installation within an existing occupied space. The work involves mechanial and electrical trades. There is no new space being created. There is no change of occupancy, use group or egress and there is no change in hazardous quantities or storage. | $103,500 | [B26-001012](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001012/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [10 Poplar St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/10-poplar-st/) | 570 ft SW | Mechanical (HVAC) | Install new supply/exhaust fans, ERV, Louvers, fire dampers, RGDs and associated ductwork for a complete system. | $209,600 | [SM26-000139](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000139/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [15 Linwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/15-linwood-st/) | 980 ft S | Alteration or repair | Remove Monitor on existing building roof and fill in opening | $146,422 | [B26-000413](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000413/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [101 Linwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/101-linwood-st/) | 280 ft W | Plumbing | replace two 100 Gallon gas fired water heaters | Not listed | [P26-000297](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000297/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [101 Linwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/101-linwood-st/) | 280 ft W | Plumbing | replace two 100 Gallon gas fired water heaters | Not listed | [G26-000244](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000244/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [107 Linwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/107-linwood-st/) | 370 ft SW | Roofing | Remove and replace roofing on a commercial building | $2,089,500 | [B26-000567](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000567/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 21 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [39 Alston St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/39-alston-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Electrical | Outlet for washer, outside outlet, replacement of light fixture | $2,500 | [E26-001368](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001368/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [117 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/117-washington-st/) | 0.19 mi N | Alteration or repair | Repair clapboard siding and roof on/around 5 dormers | $5,725 | [B25-001930](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B25-001930/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [1 Fitchburg St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/1-fitchburg-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Bathroom Renovations | $64,181 | [B26-001424](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001424/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [36 Mansfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/36-mansfield-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Plumbing | Replaced boiler only with no water connection, but was told to pull water connection | Not listed | [P26-000547](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000547/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [36 Mansfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/36-mansfield-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Plumbing | Strictly boiler only replacement no touching of water only Gas | Not listed | [G26-000424](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000424/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [163 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/163-washington-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Electrical | (REF this permit: B26-001063) Disconnect Electrical for demo and makesafe. Then add lights to unfinished basement @ 175-177 Washington St | $3,000 | [E26-001309](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001309/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [84 Franklin St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/84-franklin-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Electrical | EV charger install into existing wiring | $350 | [E26-001244](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001244/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [163 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/163-washington-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Emergency Demolition,Remove partitions and drywall ceilings in basement @175-177 Washington St | $9,500 | [B26-001063](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001063/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [41 Inner Belt Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/41-inner-belt-rd/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical | Rough New Restroom, New switching for Warehouse LED fixtures, add (4) Exit signs. as well Pipe for the Pull station by the Side door | $11,500 | [E26-001203](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001203/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [163 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/163-washington-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Plumbing | Disconnect Shower & lav in basement | Not listed | [P26-000479](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000479/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [41 Inner Belt Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/41-inner-belt-rd/) | 0.24 mi E | Alteration or repair | Build new demising wall and warehouse toilet room. | $60,588 | [B26-001075](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001075/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [41 Inner Belt Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/41-inner-belt-rd/) | 0.24 mi E | Plumbing | Adding toilet, sink, and water heater | Not listed | [P26-000410](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000410/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [1 Fitchburg St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/1-fitchburg-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Electrical | Wiring for in home office WORK @ Unit B252 | $2,500 | [E26-001038](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001038/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [12 First Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/12-first-ave/) | 0.19 mi E | Electrical | Replace existing FACP | $3,000 | [E26-001034](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001034/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [1 Fitchburg St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/1-fitchburg-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Electrical | Electrical Alterations Unit B253 | $5,000 | [E26-000932](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000932/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [8 Morton St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/8-morton-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Alteration or repair | Withdrawn per applicant, see online message. -JE 7/29/26 Roof replacement | $29,000 | [B26-000828](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000828/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [1 Fitchburg St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/1-fitchburg-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Interior Loft addition -Unit B253 Loft addition at address noted above, ledger board 2x10 will be lagged to existing wall spanning from door to closet,Rim joist will be supported by 2 lalley colums secured in metal footings secured to concrete floor, platform will be supported by joists, per code us | $23,900 | [B26-000286](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000286/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [121 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/121-washington-st/) | 0.19 mi N | Electrical | Wire COMMERCIAL AREA and Install NEW ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM in all Building - Residential units wire by others. Rough Inspection Passed. | $15,000 | [E26-000750](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000750/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [1 Fitchburg St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/1-fitchburg-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Frame for a new office in the corner of Living Room / Dining Room with Storage space underneath. Unit B252 | $68,525 | [B26-000592](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000592/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [121 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/121-washington-st/) | 0.19 mi N | Electrical | Take over existing permit and complete all remaining electrical work for both residential and commercial units in accordance with current Massachusetts electrical code and approved plans. | $24,500 | [E26-000742](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000742/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [105 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/105-washington-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Electrical | Kitchen receptacles and lights switch move | $1,500 | [E26-000713](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000713/) |

## More on this street

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

- [13 Joy St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/13-joy-st/): newest permit Jul 28, 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 2026-10-07 13:41 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 12 permits at this address and 30 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/86-joy-st/