86 Sycamore St

Somerville, MA 02145

At this address

2 permits on record. Newest issued Nov 10, 2025: Demolition of existing rear porches - Door removal & patching…

Within ¼ mile

130 more permits (128 projects) issued since May 1. One is for a new building, 910 ft away.

Biggest nearby

A $717,187 alteration or repair at 79 Thurston St, permitted May 4, within ¼ mile since May 1.

1. Demolition of existing rear porches - Door removal & patching - Rebuild of side porch

   Alteration or repair
   Nov 10, 2025$18,825
2. Install 2 combination back flow and fill valve on 2 boilers

   Plumbing
   Oct 23, 2017not listed

1. Cap leaking gas line and test existing

   11 Pembroke St · 220 ft SW · Plumbing
   Sep 16not listed
2. (HOMEOWNER PERMIT)demolishing the existing front porch and front entry stair configuration and constructing a…

   18 Lee St · 250 ft SE · Alteration or repair
   Sep 16$30,000
3. Replace gas furnace in basement

   398 Medford St · 210 ft SE · Plumbing
   Sep 9not listed
4. Replacing exterior lighting and exterior receptacles

   78 Sycamore St · 120 ft SW · Electrical
   Jul 6$1,200
5. Replace the siding in the whole entire building

   78 Sycamore St · 120 ft SW · Alteration or repair
   May 21$106,140
6. 31 SQ Of Shingle Roofing Replacement // 5" Seamless Aluminum Gutter // Carpentry | PVC Fascia Board…

   74 Sycamore St · 190 ft SW · Roofing
   May 5$40,775

1. Interior selective demolition to expose existing framing and determine whether the wall is load-bearing or…

   166 Central St · 910 ft N · Alteration or repair
   Oct 6$20,000
2. 1st floor: remove non-beaning wall

   30 Pembroke St · 420 ft W · Alteration or repair
   Oct 5$40,457
3. 2 sunrooms above each other, outlets

   49 Thurston St · 640 ft E · Electrical
   Sep 30$5,700
4. Strip and Reroof

   34 Ames St · 880 ft NW · Roofing
   Sep 30$14,646
5. Whole House Plumbing Renovation

   105 Central St · 870 ft SW · Plumbing
   Sep 17not listed
6. Install 1 entry door for replacement

   8 Lee St · 370 ft S · Alteration or repair
   Sep 17$3,715
7. Make safe after fire

   37 Dartmouth St · 980 ft E · Electrical
   Sep 11$1,500
8. Demo make safe

   166 Central St · 910 ft N · Electrical
   Sep 10$300
9. Connections to (2) condensers, (1) air handler in basement

   8 Richdale Ave · 1,000 ft SE · Electrical
   Sep 10$20,000
10. Penetrations to install (2) air source heat pumps

    8 Richdale Ave · 1,000 ft SE · Electrical
    Sep 8$5,000
11. Fixture replacement/bathroom

    116 Sycamore St · 470 ft NE · Plumbing
    Aug 31not listed
12. (HOMEOWNER PERMIT) Replace decking

    22 Forster St · 740 ft N · Alteration or repair
    Aug 31$5,000
13. Fabricate, deliver, and install 2 handrails on both sides of steps as depicted in engineer drawing

    15 Adams St · 940 ft N · Alteration or repair
    Aug 25$5,162
14. Install an outdoor light and outlet

    14 Pembroke St · 330 ft SW · Electrical
    Aug 19$700
15. Replace 40 gallon natural draft water heater × 2 permits

    6 Essex St · 670 ft SE · Plumbing
    Jul 31 to Aug 18not listed
16. Weatherization, insulation, air sealing

    21 Thurston St · 510 ft SE · Alteration or repair
    Aug 18$7,727
17. Remodel Bathroom, new shower.toilet and vanity

    116 Sycamore St · 470 ft NE · Alteration or repair
    Aug 18$22,500
18. Install a 4-zone ductless mini split system for apt 1 and a 5-zone ductless mini split system for apt 2

    38 Richdale Ave · 610 ft S · Mechanical (HVAC)
    Aug 16$40,000
19. Installing contractor installed Mini split without permit

    31 Thurston St · 540 ft E · Mechanical (HVAC)
    Aug 14$10,250
20. Rewire bathroom

    116 Sycamore St · 470 ft NE · Electrical
    Aug 11$1,200
21. Asphalt shingles replacement on the MANSARD section of home only (NOT replacing the top roof or any other…

    120 Central St · 540 ft W · Roofing
    Jul 30$27,644
22. Install 3 HVAC systems heat pumps

    373 Medford St · 830 ft SE · Mechanical (HVAC)
    Jul 21$39,900
23. Installation of addressable fire alarm throughout 3 unit residential building

    373 Medford St · 830 ft SE · Electrical
    Jul 21$14,750
24. Residential weatherization/air sealing

    99 Central St · 1,000 ft SW · Alteration or repair
    Jul 21$7,932
25. Complete interior rewire of all 3 floors and common areas

    373 Medford St · 830 ft SE · Electrical
    Jul 20$50,000
26. Violation Corrections WORK @ UNIT 1- SEE CODE CASE FILE #: 26-013355

    103 Central St · 910 ft SW · Electrical
    Jul 15$500
27. Gutter and downspouts replacement on the entire house

    18 Forster St · 720 ft N · Alteration or repair
    Jul 15$6,899
28. Refeed Circuits

    6 Thurston St · 490 ft SE · Electrical
    Jul 14$3,500
29. Remove and dispose of the existing slate roofing system and underlayment

    198 School St · 900 ft SE · Roofing
    Jul 14$26,660
30. Removal and installation of tub and shower valve

    103 Central St · 910 ft SW · Plumbing
    Jul 13not listed
31. 2 spigots, 3 water heaters, 3 kitchens with ice maker

    373 Medford St · 830 ft SE · Plumbing
    Jul 13not listed
32. 3 gas water heaters in the basement

    373 Medford St · 830 ft SE · Plumbing
    Jul 13not listed
33. Unit #2 - Replace bathroom fixtures

    427 Medford St · 410 ft N · Alteration or repair
    Jul 9$37,050
34. Foundation work for new residential construction for 3 units

    75 Thurston St · 910 ft NE · New building
    Jul 9$55,200
35. (HOMEOWNER PERMIT)Tub replace, caulk, Faucet leak

    103 Central St · 910 ft SW · Alteration or repair
    Jul 8$3,500
36. Install concrete-encased grounding electrode for new foundation prior to concrete pour

    71 Thurston St · 860 ft NE · Electrical
    Jul 2$1,700
37. Remove & replace 4 windows

    2 Lee St · 430 ft S · Alteration or repair
    Jun 30$14,002
38. Install 1 replacement window

    19 Forster St · 810 ft N · Alteration or repair
    Jun 26$4,411
39. Penetrations to install 8 ductless air source heat pumps

    362 Medford St · 990 ft SE · Electrical
    Jun 22$8,000
40. Ultimate Pipe Boot flange replacement with roof repair around the vent pipe on the front right side of the…

    450 Medford St · 880 ft NW · Roofing
    Jun 19$2,550
41. Remove, then replace first floor and second floor plumbing fixtures in the bathrooms

    38 Richdale Ave · 610 ft S · Plumbing
    Jun 18not listed
42. Install two tankless gas hot water in the basement

    38 Richdale Ave · 610 ft S · Plumbing
    Jun 18not listed
43. Installation of Fire Alarm System

    79 Thurston St · 940 ft NE · Electrical
    Jun 18$5,000
44. Install (8) ductless air source heat pump systems

    362 Medford St · 990 ft SE · Electrical
    Jun 18$93,000
45. Rooftop solar installation consisting of (17) Solar panels and (17) Enphase IQ8AC microinverters

    38 Robinson St · 930 ft NW · Solar
    Jun 18$38,250
46. Inspect and check all wiring was done by code for 2 family dwelling as well as finish electrical

    38 Richdale Ave · 610 ft S · Electrical
    Jun 17$20,000
47. Replace bath fan with panasonic bath fan and air cycler smart switch for weatherization work

    30 Evergreen Ave · 990 ft E · Electrical
    Jun 16$1,200
48. Replace bathroom fan with panasonic bath fan and air cycler smart switch for weatherization work

    30 Evergreen Ave · 990 ft E · Electrical
    Jun 16$1,200
49. Kitchen-laundry-bath remodel Unit 2 B26-000658

    427 Medford St · 410 ft N · Electrical
    Jun 16$6,500
50. Rooftop solar installation consisting of (17) Solar panels and (17) Enphase IQ8AC microinverters

    38 Robinson St · 930 ft NW · Electrical
    Jun 16$23,792
51. Demo of existing 200 amp service and panels

    5 Albion St · 910 ft SW · Electrical
    Jun 16$9,500
52. Replace kitchen cabinet, paint entire house Install new kitchen

    25 Montrose St · 920 ft S · Alteration or repair
    Jun 15$15,000
53. Asbestos siding removal

    105 Central St · 870 ft SW · Alteration or repair
    Jun 11$13,500
54. Install 2 HVAC systems (multizone ductless and 2 zone ducted)

    424 Medford St · 320 ft NW · Mechanical (HVAC)
    Jun 5$16,000
55. Homeowner Permit: Update 2 kitchens

    38 Richdale Ave · 610 ft S · Alteration or repair
    Jun 5$200,000
56. Attic insulation and air sealing to R-60

    362 Medford St · 990 ft SE · Alteration or repair
    Jun 4$27,865
57. Replace exterior light fixture

    15 Adams St · 940 ft N · Electrical
    Jun 3$250
58. Installing new shower liner and new mix valve delta

    32 Central Rd · 920 ft SW · Plumbing
    May 28not listed
59. Install 50 A feeder to a detached garage Subpanel

    6 Tennyson St · 260 ft W · Electrical
    May 28$5,000
60. Replace back porch decking, railing and add egress stair

    105 Central St · 870 ft SW · Alteration or repair
    May 13$350,000
61. Service Upgrade to 400A, 200A main panel for Unit 2 only

    43 Robinson St · 970 ft NW · Electrical
    May 12$8,117
62. Residential weatherization and air sealing with the Mass Save Program

    28 Sycamore St · 880 ft SW · Alteration or repair
    May 12$19,523
63. Air sealing and insulation through the Mass Save program @ 5 Bartlett St

    7 Bartlett St · 940 ft NW · Alteration or repair
    May 12$1,457
64. Insulation/Weatherization

    30 Evergreen Ave · 990 ft E · Alteration or repair
    May 7$4,656
65. Install third floor addition on rear and side dormer on right elevation

    373 Medford St · 830 ft SE · Addition
    May 7$42,000
66. Electrical work for heating system installation, SM26-000013

    28 Sycamore St · 880 ft SW · Electrical
    May 5$500
67. Repairs due to fire and water loss in all 3 units

    79 Thurston St · 940 ft NE · Alteration or repair
    May 4$717,187

1. Porch Repair

   31 Adams St · 0.21 mi N · Alteration or repair
   Sep 30$33,856
2. 32 Replacement Windows, Whole house of Vinyl Siding

   34 Albion St · 0.24 mi W · Alteration or repair
   Sep 28$126,299
3. Kitchen renovation

   24 Adams St · 0.22 mi N · Plumbing
   Sep 17not listed
4. Chimney Reflashing on the left side chimney only

   8 Hudson St · 0.23 mi SW · Alteration or repair
   Sep 17$4,500
5. LOT B: New central air conditioning and heating system installation

   17 Hudson St · 0.22 mi SW · Mechanical (HVAC)
   Sep 14$15,000
6. Lot a: new sprinklers systems installation

   17 Hudson St · 0.22 mi SW · Fire systems
   Sep 9$20,000
7. Rewire existing second-floor bathroom

   23 Howe St · 0.21 mi E · Electrical
   Sep 4$2,000
8. Renew bath 2nd floor

   23 Howe St · 0.21 mi E · Plumbing
   Sep 2not listed
9. Install 24 replacement windows

   5 Woodbine St · 0.24 mi W · Alteration or repair
   Sep 2$22,617
10. Replacement of (2) Existing Hot Water Heaters and (2) Cross Connection Devices

    9 Sycamore St · 0.22 mi SW · Plumbing
    Sep 1not listed
11. Replacement of ( 2 ) Existing Combination Boilers

    9 Sycamore St · 0.22 mi SW · Plumbing
    Sep 1not listed
12. New air conditioning and heating system installation with 3 zones for the cottage only

    17 Hudson St · 0.22 mi SW · Mechanical (HVAC)
    Aug 26$15,000
13. LOT A: Installation of new central heating and cooling system for the townhouse

    17 Hudson St · 0.22 mi SW · Mechanical (HVAC)
    Aug 25$15,000
14. 23sq. strip & re-roof

    85 Bartlett St · 0.25 mi N · Alteration or repair
    Aug 25$11,477
15. Kitchen remodel and service work

    24 Adams St · 0.22 mi N · Electrical
    Aug 24$15,000
16. 2 Floor: 1 bath

    233 School St · 0.23 mi E · Plumbing
    Aug 20not listed
17. Add outlet and sconce for deck

    8-10 Sycamore St · 0.22 mi SW · Electrical
    Aug 20$600
18. Install light in upstairs bath and install light in basement

    233 School St · 0.23 mi E · Electrical
    Aug 20$250
19. At unit 2 Performed electrical upgrades in two bathrooms

    29 Albion St · 0.22 mi W · Electrical
    Aug 20$1,600
20. Strip front shingle roof, insatll new IKO asphalt shingles

    13 Howe St · 0.24 mi E · Roofing
    Aug 19$5,800
21. Strip and reroof 21 squares asphalt shingles for replacement

    27 Maple Ave · 0.21 mi E · Roofing
    Aug 18$22,257
22. Installation of 3 ducted hydro coil air handler w/ AC

    23 Glenwood Rd · 0.21 mi NW · Mechanical (HVAC)
    Aug 17$46,000
23. Residential weatherization/air sealing

    29r Albion St · 0.21 mi W · Alteration or repair
    Aug 17$8,000
24. Residential weatherization/air sealing

    20 Bartlett St · 0.20 mi NW · Alteration or repair
    Aug 5$14,649
25. Install new low voltage fire alarm in this multi unit property work in lot B

    17 Hudson St · 0.22 mi SW · Electrical
    Aug 4$8,000
26. Residential weatherization/air sealing

    13 Stickney Ave · 0.24 mi SE · Alteration or repair
    Aug 4$10,331
27. Repair bathroom ceiling that got damaged by flood

    29 Albion St · 0.22 mi W · Alteration or repair
    Jul 29$4,500
28. Remove board and plaster from wall and ceiling

    23 Howe St · 0.21 mi E · Alteration or repair
    Jul 28$24,650
29. Change countertop outlets and lighting in kitchen fix lights in bedroom

    42 Adams St · 0.25 mi N · Electrical
    Jul 23$2,500
30. Switching exiting PT posts to NEW PT posts on upper level floating deck Demolition of Entire Kitchen Ceiling

    42 Adams St · 0.25 mi N · Alteration or repair
    Jul 22$15,600
31. Remove old garage roof, prep for rooftop garden

    2 Glenwood Rd · 0.24 mi NW · Alteration or repair
    Jul 21$100,000
32. New 4 x 8 ft deck with stairs and install sliding door on existing framing (on UNIT A backyard only)

    8-10 Sycamore St · 0.22 mi SW · Addition
    Jul 21$16,910
33. Residential weatherization/air sealing

    15 Sycamore St · 0.20 mi S · Alteration or repair
    Jul 7$4,000
34. Install 12 replacement windows

    23 Maple Ave · 0.22 mi E · Alteration or repair
    Jul 6$11,854
35. Replacement of 60k btu gas furnace

    60 Bartlett St · 0.23 mi NW · Plumbing
    Jun 22not listed
36. Outlet on porch

    9 Browning Rd · 0.23 mi NE · Electrical
    Jun 16$700
37. New plumbing for a half bathroom in basement

    31 Adams St · 0.21 mi N · Plumbing
    Jun 15not listed
38. Replacement og 60k btu gas furnace

    55 Vernon St · 0.21 mi W · Plumbing
    Jun 15not listed
39. Half bathroom wiring and sump pump

    31 Adams St · 0.21 mi N · Electrical
    Jun 10$2,500
40. Insulate walls and kneewalls

    57 Bartlett St · 0.21 mi NW · Alteration or repair
    Jun 10$18,500
41. Ground rough for basement bathroom

    156 Sycamore St · 0.20 mi NE · Plumbing
    Jun 8not listed
42. Replace compromised decking and trim on existing front porch

    9 Browning Rd · 0.23 mi NE · Alteration or repair
    Jun 2$20,521
43. Instalation of bath ventilation Fan tec

    28 Bartlett St · 0.20 mi NW · Mechanical (HVAC)
    Jun 1$5,115
44. Install fire alarm devices - cottage only

    17 Hudson St · 0.22 mi SW · Electrical
    Jun 1$2,000
45. Install new, low voltage fire alarm to monitoring common areas and sprinkler system

    17 Hudson St · 0.22 mi SW · Electrical
    May 27$10,000
46. Replace combi boiler × 2 permits

    195 School St · 0.20 mi SE · Plumbing
    May 26not listed
47. Front porch, replacement of deck joist and wood decking

    1 Montrose St · 0.22 mi SE · Alteration or repair
    May 18$7,100
48. 22 Window Replacement project

    45 Robinson St · 0.19 mi NW · Alteration or repair
    May 12$34,515
49. Mass Save Insulation & Air Sealing - unit 1

    15 Waldo St · 0.25 mi SW · Alteration or repair
    May 11$1,240
50. Attic renovation

    28 Bartlett St · 0.20 mi NW · Electrical
    May 7$14,620
51. Second and third floor bathroom remodeling new toilet new vanity walls and floor electric andplumb

    8 Hudson St · 0.23 mi SW · Alteration or repair
    May 7$80,355
52. Remodeling 2nd Floor: 1 toilet, 1 lavatory, and 1 bathtub

    8 Hudson St · 0.23 mi SW · Plumbing
    May 4not listed
53. Full gut kitchen renovation, including replacing windows in same size and location

    24 Adams St · 0.22 mi N · Alteration or repair
    May 3$173,000
54. BUILDING B: 3 family house, 400 amp: 125 amp per apartment

    17 Hudson St · 0.22 mi SW · Electrical
    May 1$44,000
55. 3 family house, 400 amp: 125 amp per apartment, new construction

    17 Hudson St · 0.22 mi SW · Electrical
    May 1$39,000

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• 87 Sycamore St newest permit Nov 3, 2025
• 78 Sycamore St newest permit Jul 6, 2026
• 74 Sycamore St newest permit May 5, 2026
• 73 Sycamore St newest permit Mar 31, 2025
• 71 Sycamore St newest permit Mar 3, 2025
• 112 Sycamore St newest permit Apr 1, 2026
• 115 Sycamore St newest permit Apr 30, 2026
• 116 Sycamore St newest permit Aug 31, 2026
• 44 Sycamore St newest permit Jan 30, 2026
• 138 Sycamore St newest permit Nov 6, 2025

Somerville Inspectional Services Division updated its data Oct 8, 2026. We checked it Oct 8, 18:47 UTC. See the city's official records (SomerStat, City of Somerville, ODbL 1.0).

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