# Building permits at 9 Forster St, Somerville, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $7.7M new building at 366 Broadway, permitted Jul 9.

11 permits on record here. The newest, Feb 24, 2025: Installation of toilet, shower and (2) lavs in basement bathroom. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 122 more permits (119 projects) since May 1. Three are for new buildings, the nearest 580 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 24, 2025 | Plumbing | Installation of toilet, shower and (2) lavs in basement bathroom | Not listed | [P25-000109](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P25-000109/) |
| Feb 24, 2025 | Plumbing | move gas pipe in basement | Not listed | [G25-000077](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G25-000077/) |
| Feb 5, 2025 | Electrical | Relocate Electrical meters / panels, add additional wiring to relocate existing Electrical panels to common areas/ wire new additional living space in basement | $28,000 | [E25-000179](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E25-000179/) |
| Feb 5, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Create living space in the basement and build an open staircase in the front foyer leading to basement. Adding bedroom w/ egress window, bathroom, replacement windows | $40,000 | [B24-001841](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B24-001841/) |
| Jun 9, 2015 | Electrical | Upgrade knob & tube wiring Install sub mains, rewire 1st floor kitchen, bedrooms, living, dining room and baths rewire 3rd floor kitchen and added new circuits to bedrooms | $17,000 | [E15-000717](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E15-000717/) |
| May 22, 2015 | Alteration or repair | Renovate Kitchen and Bath 1st floor and 3rd floor. Add bathroom 1st floor | $44,370 | [B15-000611](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B15-000611/) |
| May 19, 2015 | Plumbing | 1st Fl: Renovating of bathroom, Add a second bathroom, new kitchen sink and dishwasher 3rd Fl: Renovating bathroom, new kitchen sink | Not listed | [P15-000304](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P15-000304/) |
| May 19, 2015 | Plumbing | re-connect gas stove on 1st floor re-connect gas stove on 3rd floor | Not listed | [G15-000278](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G15-000278/) |
| Nov 13, 2014 | Electrical | upgrade service, relocate meters from basement to exterior. | $4,500 | [E14-001217](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E14-001217/) |
| Aug 19, 2014 | Electrical | Need a public meter installed to existing service. Public meter socket and panel was existing live but not in use. Public meter is newer then old existing service, wiring looks good I didnt touch any of it besides removing cardboard and installing plastic meter cover over live parts for saftey. | Not listed | [E14-000756](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E14-000756/) |
| Aug 14, 2014 | Electrical | hardwired smoke detectors in front and rear hallways of house and combination type detector in basement hardwired as-well. All old work installation of wires and boxes for detectors. | $1,200 | [E14-000744](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E14-000744/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 3 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2026 | [22 Forster St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/22-forster-st/) | 210 ft W | Alteration or repair | (HOMEOWNER PERMIT) Replace decking, railings, stair treads & risers, tighten loose connectors, check structure, 2nd floor | $5,000 | [B26-001362](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001362/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [18 Forster St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/18-forster-st/) | 170 ft W | Alteration or repair | Gutter and downspouts replacement on the entire house. | $6,899 | [B26-000986](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000986/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [19 Forster St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/19-forster-st/) | 150 ft NW | Alteration or repair | install 1 replacement window. no structural changes. | $4,411 | [B26-000881](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000881/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 72 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [166 Central St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/166-central-st/) | 410 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Interior selective demolition to expose existing framing and determine whether the wall is load-bearing or non-load-bearing. No structural members will be altered. | $20,000 | [B26-001473](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001473/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [382 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/382-broadway/) | 540 ft NE | Mechanical (HVAC) | In this comercial Ten apartments unit, At this Ten (10 ) units we will install 23 mini split wall mounted Head with three of these units we will Install three (3) head, the rest of seven (7) units we will install two (2) for each apartment for heat and air condintioner sytem, Also we will install on | $125,000 | [SM26-000140](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000140/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [49 Thurston St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/49-thurston-st/) | 710 ft SE | Electrical | 2 sunrooms above each other, outlets, recess and ceiling fan, install 2 new disconnects for mini split unit | $5,700 | [E26-001399](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001399/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [31 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/31-adams-st/) | 560 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Porch Repair | $33,856 | [B26-001395](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001395/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [356 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/356-broadway/) | 810 ft E | Electrical | Remove lighting, knob and tube wiring | $2,500 | [E26-001376](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001376/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [24 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/24-adams-st/) | 730 ft NW | Plumbing | Kitchen renovation | Not listed | [P26-000509](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000509/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [11 Pembroke St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/11-pembroke-st/) | 970 ft SW | Plumbing | cap leaking gas line and test existing | Not listed | [G26-000422](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000422/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [18 Lee St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/18-lee-st/) | 970 ft S | Alteration or repair | (HOMEOWNER PERMIT)demolishing the existing front porch and front entry stair configuration and constructing a new enclosed front entry/mudroom in accordance with the architectural plans. The existing front porch will be converted into enclosed porch providing a mudroom with a coat closet. The existi | $30,000 | [B26-001247](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001247/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [97 Bartlett St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/97-bartlett-st/) | 880 ft NW | Plumbing | 2 bathrooms and kitchen | Not listed | [P26-000537](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000537/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [97 Bartlett St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/97-bartlett-st/) | 880 ft NW | Electrical | Remodel for kitchen and two bathrooms | $5,000 | [E26-001323](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001323/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [87 Bartlett St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/87-bartlett-st/) | 860 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 5 windows, like for like, same size, no structural changes | $5,800 | [B26-001413](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001413/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [37 Dartmouth St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/37-dartmouth-st/) | 830 ft SE | Electrical | make safe after fire | $1,500 | [E26-001329](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001329/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [166 Central St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/166-central-st/) | 410 ft NW | Electrical | Demo make safe | $300 | [E26-001321](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001321/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [398 Medford St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/398-medford-st/) | 870 ft S | Plumbing | Replace gas furnace in basement | Not listed | [G26-000408](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000408/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [375 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/375-broadway/) | 780 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Demolition and disposal of interior finishes, fixtures, equipment, including existing interior stairs from basement, interior stairs from first to second floor and selected interior framing wall studs and ceilings in their entirety as shown on plans. Removal of all oil tanks and existing heating e | $45,800 | [B26-001280](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001280/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [116 Sycamore St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/116-sycamore-st/) | 330 ft S | Plumbing | Fixture replacement/bathroom | Not listed | [P26-000503](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000503/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [65 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/65-adams-st/) | 780 ft N | Plumbing | Installation of new 40 gallon gas atmospheric vent water heater | Not listed | [G26-000394](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000394/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [391 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/391-broadway/) | 780 ft N | Alteration or repair | Clean building, select demo and replacement of stone lintels and sills. Spot pointing, and select brick replacement. Apply elastomeric coating. | $93,170 | [B26-001281](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001281/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [85 Bartlett St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/85-bartlett-st/) | 860 ft NW | Alteration or repair | 23sq. strip & re-roof; IKO Cambridge - Dual Black | $11,477 | [B26-001249](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001249/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [15 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/15-adams-st/) | 540 ft W | Alteration or repair | Fabricate, deliver, and install 2 handrails on both sides of steps as depicted in engineer drawing | $5,162 | [B26-001245](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001245/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [24 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/24-adams-st/) | 730 ft NW | Electrical | Kitchen remodel and service work | $15,000 | [E26-001236](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001236/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [398 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/398-broadway/) | 620 ft N | Alteration or repair | Remove and Replace Existing 6K Style Gutter System, Remove and Replace Existing 3" Downspouts, Remove and Replace Primed Pine Fascia | $26,198 | [B26-001208](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001208/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [21 Thurston St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/21-thurston-st/) | 960 ft S | Alteration or repair | weatherization, insulation, air sealing | $7,727 | [B26-001187](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001187/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [116 Sycamore St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/116-sycamore-st/) | 330 ft S | Alteration or repair | Remodel Bathroom, new shower.toilet and vanity | $22,500 | [B26-000150](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000150/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [31 Thurston St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/31-thurston-st/) | 880 ft S | Mechanical (HVAC) | Installing contractor installed Mini split without permit. I'm applying for permit for inspection Installation of a 2 zone Bosch mini split system to serve the rear living room/Kitchen area, and the front room/bedroom -(2) 12k btu Bosch high wall mini split units Model #BMS500-AAU012-1AHWXB - (1) 2  | $10,250 | [B26-001125](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001125/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [116 Sycamore St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/116-sycamore-st/) | 330 ft S | Electrical | rewire bathroom | $1,200 | [E26-000276](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000276/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [42 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/42-adams-st/) | 740 ft NW | Electrical | Change countertop outlets and lighting in kitchen fix lights in bedroom. Add outlet for a deck | $2,500 | [E26-001064](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001064/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [42 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/42-adams-st/) | 740 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Switching exiting PT posts to NEW PT posts on upper level floating deck Demolition of Entire Kitchen Ceiling, 2 Bedrooms Ceilings as well (20 sheets), Re Installation NEW 20 sheets of blueboard, demolition of 2x10' worth of Existing Kitchen counter top tile and Plywood, repair supports leave level.  | $15,600 | [B26-000993](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000993/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [29 Main St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/29-main-st/) | 960 ft N | Plumbing | INstall drip leg & repair flue on water heater | Not listed | [P26-000403](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000403/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [29 Main St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/29-main-st/) | 960 ft N | Plumbing | INstall drip leg & repair flue on water heater | Not listed | [G26-000331](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000331/) |
| Jul 12, 2026 | [97 Bartlett St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/97-bartlett-st/) | 880 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Remodeling of existing kitchen and two bathrooms. 1. Kitchen remodeling. 2. Mudroom remodeling. 3. Pantry remodeling. 4. Bar/Pantry remodeling. 5. Guest bathroom remodeling. 6. Primary bathroom remodeling. | $109,680 | [B26-000928](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000928/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [427 Medford St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/427-medford-st/) | 510 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Unit #2 - Replace bathroom fixtures, plumbing and electrical for bathrooms, replace kitchen cabinetry, countertops and appliances including replacement of kitchen exhaust and bathroom fans. | $37,050 | [B26-000658](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000658/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [75 Thurston St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/75-thurston-st/) | 580 ft SE | New building | Foundation work for new residential construction for 3 units, including excavation, footings, foundation walls, slab, waterproofing, perimeter drainage, sump system, backfill, and related structural foundation components per approved plans. -See construction permit b26-000432 | $55,200 | [B26-000404](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000404/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [366 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/366-broadway/) | 680 ft NE | New building | New - 50-unit Apartment Building PZ 21-175 Foundation permit B25-000231 | $7,714,523 | [B25-000116](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B25-000116/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [382 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/382-broadway/) | 540 ft NE | Electrical | Wire new 10 unit building | $215,000 | [E26-000693](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000693/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [78 Sycamore St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/78-sycamore-st/) | 920 ft SW | Electrical | Replacing exterior lighting and exterior receptacles | $1,200 | [E26-000639](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000639/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [71 Thurston St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/71-thurston-st/) | 590 ft SE | Electrical | Install concrete-encased grounding electrode for new foundation prior to concrete pour. Include grounding electrode conductor and bonding connection per code. Inspection required before concrete placement. | $1,700 | [E26-000793](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000793/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [29 Main St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/29-main-st/) | 960 ft N | Electrical | Bath rooms work and kitchen | $500 | [E26-000903](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000903/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [60 Bartlett St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/60-bartlett-st/) | 980 ft W | Plumbing | replacement of 60k btu gas furnace | Not listed | [G26-000300](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000300/) |
| Jun 19, 2026 | [450 Medford St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/450-medford-st/) | 740 ft W | Roofing | Ultimate Pipe Boot flange replacement with roof repair around the vent pipe on the front right side of the roof only. Damaged rake boards replacement on the front left section of the main roof only. Partial Aluminum-wrapping on the left rake boards of the house only. | $2,550 | [B26-000782](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000782/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [79 Thurston St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/79-thurston-st/) | 580 ft SE | Electrical | Installation of Fire Alarm System | $5,000 | [E26-000845](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000845/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [38 Robinson St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/38-robinson-st/) | 930 ft W | Solar | Rooftop solar installation consisting of (17) Solar panels and (17) Enphase IQ8AC microinverters, 1.65 kW DC. | $38,250 | [B26-000855](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000855/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [30 Evergreen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/30-evergreen-ave/) | 930 ft SE | Electrical | Replace bath fan with panasonic bath fan and air cycler smart switch for weatherization work. | $1,200 | [E26-000870](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000870/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [30 Evergreen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/30-evergreen-ave/) | 930 ft SE | Electrical | Replace bathroom fan with panasonic bath fan and air cycler smart switch for weatherization work. | $1,200 | [E26-000868](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000868/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [427 Medford St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/427-medford-st/) | 510 ft SW | Electrical | Kitchen-laundry-bath remodel Unit 2 B26-000658 | $6,500 | [E26-000859](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000859/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [9 Browning Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/9-browning-rd/) | 400 ft NE | Electrical | Outlet on porch | $700 | [E26-000854](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000854/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [38 Robinson St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/38-robinson-st/) | 930 ft W | Electrical | Rooftop solar installation consisting of (17) Solar panels and (17) Enphase IQ8AC microinverters, 1.65 kW DC. | $23,792 | [E26-000825](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000825/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [31 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/31-adams-st/) | 560 ft NW | Plumbing | New plumbing for a half bathroom in basement. | Not listed | [P26-000346](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000346/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [31 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/31-adams-st/) | 560 ft NW | Electrical | half bathroom wiring and sump pump | $2,500 | [E26-000826](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000826/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [57 Bartlett St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/57-bartlett-st/) | 890 ft W | Alteration or repair | insulate walls and kneewalls | $18,500 | [B26-000789](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000789/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [382 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/382-broadway/) | 540 ft NE | Electrical | Install low voltage fire alarm | $11,000 | [E26-000824](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000824/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [156 Sycamore St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/156-sycamore-st/) | 300 ft NE | Plumbing | ground rough for basement bathroom | Not listed | [P26-000288](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000288/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [29 Main St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/29-main-st/) | 960 ft N | Electrical | Service upgrade to 300 amp | $8,500 | [E26-000782](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000782/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [424 Medford St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/424-medford-st/) | 620 ft SW | Mechanical (HVAC) | Install 2 HVAC systems (multizone ductless and 2 zone ducted) | $16,000 | [SM26-000084](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000084/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [54 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/54-adams-st/) | 800 ft NW | Mechanical (HVAC) | the installatiom of wall mounted ductless mini split units in each main area and in each bedroom and 1 ceiling mounted ERV unit in each Condo.and the exhaust venting for 8 bath fans, 4 kitchen hoods and 4 dryers. the total mechanical cost for the job is $60,000 including the sheet metal work. the co | $60,000 | [SM25-000294](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM25-000294/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [29 Main St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/29-main-st/) | 960 ft N | Plumbing | kits baths | Not listed | [P26-000325](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000325/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [29 Main St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/29-main-st/) | 960 ft N | Plumbing | range | Not listed | [G26-000280](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000280/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [382 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/382-broadway/) | 540 ft NE | Electrical | install 100 amp underground temp service | $1,500 | [E26-000808](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000808/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [15 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/15-adams-st/) | 540 ft W | Electrical | Replace exterior light fixture | $250 | [E26-000781](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000781/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [9 Browning Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/9-browning-rd/) | 400 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Replace compromised decking and trim on existing front porch | $20,521 | [B26-000750](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000750/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [6 Tennyson St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/6-tennyson-st/) | 920 ft SW | Electrical | Install 50 A feeder to a detached garage Subpanel, also an outlet in the backyard. All going to be PVC | $5,000 | [E26-000743](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000743/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [54 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/54-adams-st/) | 800 ft NW | Electrical | New construction 4 unit with carriage house | $60,000 | [E26-000398](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000398/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [78 Sycamore St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/78-sycamore-st/) | 920 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Replace the siding in the whole entire building, replace the window casing, door casing, Insane corners,outside corners, water tables,frozen boards,and trim every were we need it, wood cedar bevel siding,everything around this building will be wood, strip the walls all the way to the cheating of the | $106,140 | [B26-000425](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000425/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [54 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/54-adams-st/) | 800 ft NW | New building | Build a New Construction Cottage | $200,000 | [B25-000844](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B25-000844/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [43 Robinson St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/43-robinson-st/) | 860 ft W | Electrical | Service Upgrade to 400A, 200A main panel for Unit 2 only. Install A/ C disconnect for heat pump. Wire a heat pump water heater. | $8,117 | [E25-001939](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E25-001939/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [45 Robinson St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/45-robinson-st/) | 880 ft W | Alteration or repair | 22 Window Replacement project | $34,515 | [B26-000562](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000562/) |
| May 9, 2026 | [397 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/397-broadway/) | 820 ft N | Alteration or repair | Replacing existing rubber roof | $25,000 | [B26-000645](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000645/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [30 Evergreen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/30-evergreen-ave/) | 930 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Insulation/Weatherization | $4,656 | [B26-000622](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000622/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [74 Sycamore St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/74-sycamore-st/) | 990 ft S | Roofing | 31 SQ Of Shingle Roofing Replacement // 5" Seamless Aluminum Gutter // Carpentry \| PVC Fascia Board Replacement | $40,775 | [B26-000607](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000607/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [29 Main St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/29-main-st/) | 960 ft N | Alteration or repair | Remodel existing full bath, install new 1/2 bath, replace all kitchen cabinets. | $48,000 | [B26-000515](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000515/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [79 Thurston St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/79-thurston-st/) | 580 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Repairs due to fire and water loss in all 3 units | $717,187 | [B25-002063](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B25-002063/) |
| May 3, 2026 | [24 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/24-adams-st/) | 730 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Full gut kitchen renovation, including replacing windows in same size and location. | $173,000 | [B26-000587](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000587/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 47 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [342 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/342-broadway/) | 0.20 mi E | Electrical | Replacement of (3) RTU's w/ associated Gas Piping and Electrical work. Craning & Rigging operations will be utilized in order to remove existing units. | $128,151 | [B26-001329](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001329/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [30 Pembroke St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/30-pembroke-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Alteration or repair | 1st floor: remove non-beaning wall, build new closet near stairway, install doors, patch floor. ---2nd floor: enlarge opening on a non-bearing wall, install trims, enlarge closet door and install 1 door. | $40,457 | [B26-001481](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001481/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [34 Ames St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/34-ames-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Roofing | Strip and Reroof | $14,646 | [B26-001478](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001478/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [8 Lee St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/8-lee-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Alteration or repair | install 1 entry door for replacement. no structural changes. | $3,715 | [B26-001466](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001466/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [342 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/342-broadway/) | 0.20 mi E | Plumbing | Reconnect gas to two rooftop replacement units | Not listed | [G26-000397](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000397/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [342 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/342-broadway/) | 0.20 mi E | Electrical | Replacement of (3) RTU's on Roof | $5,000 | [E26-001273](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001273/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [233 School St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/233-school-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Plumbing | 2 Floor: 1 bath | Not listed | [P26-000487](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000487/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [233 School St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/233-school-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Electrical | Install light in upstairs bath and install light in basement | $250 | [E26-001211](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001211/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [14 Pembroke St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/14-pembroke-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Electrical | Install an outdoor light and outlet | $700 | [E26-001214](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001214/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [6 Essex St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/6-essex-st/) | 0.25 mi S | Plumbing | Replace 40 gallon natural draft water heater | Not listed | [G26-000355](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000355/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [6 Essex St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/6-essex-st/) | 0.25 mi S | Plumbing | Replace 40 gallon natural draft water heater | Not listed | [P26-000440](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000440/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [27 Maple Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/27-maple-ave/) | 0.22 mi SE | Roofing | strip and reroof 21 squares asphalt shingles for replacement. no structural changes. | $22,257 | [B26-001240](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001240/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [23 Glenwood Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/23-glenwood-rd/) | 0.23 mi W | Mechanical (HVAC) | Installation of 3 ducted hydro coil air handler w/ AC. One unit for each floor. | $46,000 | [SM26-000149](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000149/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [22 Fenwick St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/22-fenwick-st/) | 0.19 mi NE | Plumbing | Replace heating boiler | Not listed | [P26-000442](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000442/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [22 Fenwick St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/22-fenwick-st/) | 0.19 mi NE | Plumbing | Replace heating boiler | Not listed | [G26-000356](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000356/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [20 Bartlett St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/20-bartlett-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. ( 871026, 871025) | $14,649 | [B26-001010](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001010/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [22 Fenwick St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/22-fenwick-st/) | 0.19 mi NE | Electrical | wire gas boiler | $1,000 | [E26-001115](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001115/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [120 Central St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/120-central-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Roofing | Asphalt shingles replacement on the MANSARD section of home only (NOT replacing the top roof or any other asphalt roofs on home). Rubber Roof Replacement - all EPDM (rubber) roof sections at bottom of 8 windows on mansard roof. Gutter Cleaning, Tightening, and Caulking of all gutter on home. Existin | $27,644 | [B26-001068](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001068/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [10 Upland Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/10-upland-pk/) | 0.23 mi N | Electrical | Upgrade three kitchens and two bathrooms per code | $16,000 | [E26-000484](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000484/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [373 Medford St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/373-medford-st/) | 0.25 mi S | Mechanical (HVAC) | Install 3 HVAC systems heat pumps. 1 located on the ceiling of the 1st floor, 1 located on the ceiling of the 2nd floor and 1 located in the attic | $39,900 | [SM26-000120](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000120/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [373 Medford St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/373-medford-st/) | 0.25 mi S | Electrical | Installation of addressable fire alarm throughout 3 unit residential building | $14,750 | [E26-001039](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001039/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [373 Medford St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/373-medford-st/) | 0.25 mi S | Electrical | Complete interior rewire of all 3 floors and common areas. | $50,000 | [E26-000977](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000977/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [6 Thurston St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/6-thurston-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Electrical | Refeed Circuits. | $3,500 | [E26-001003](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001003/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [198 School St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/198-school-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Roofing | Remove and dispose of the existing slate roofing system and underlayment. Install new CertainTeed Highland Slate architectural shingles, synthetic underlayment, Ice & Water Shield, starter shingles, ridge vent system, copper valleys, pipe flashings, drip edge, and related roofing components. Replace | $26,660 | [B26-000913](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000913/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [373 Medford St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/373-medford-st/) | 0.25 mi S | Plumbing | 2 spigots, 3 water heaters, 3 kitchens with ice maker, 3 laundries, 3 3/4-baths and 3 full baths | Not listed | [P26-000339](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000339/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [373 Medford St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/373-medford-st/) | 0.25 mi S | Plumbing | 3 gas water heaters in the basement | Not listed | [G26-000289](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000289/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [338 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/338-broadway/) | 0.22 mi E | Electrical | Install low-voltage security, access control, ATM, and CCTV systems. | $33,476 | [E26-000959](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000959/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [23 Maple Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/23-maple-ave/) | 0.23 mi SE | Alteration or repair | install 12 replacement windows. no structural changes. | $11,854 | [B26-000920](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000920/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [7 Moreland St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/7-moreland-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Plumbing | Kitchen Renovation | Not listed | [P26-000373](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000373/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [7 Moreland St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/7-moreland-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Plumbing | Cap gas stove | Not listed | [G26-000313](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000313/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [2 Lee St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/2-lee-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Alteration or repair | Remove & replace 4 windows; like for like size; no structural changes | $14,002 | [B26-000888](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000888/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [338 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/338-broadway/) | 0.22 mi E | Mechanical (HVAC) | Sheet Metal Installation Per Design Documents | $100,000 | [SM26-000064](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000064/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [338 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/338-broadway/) | 0.22 mi E | Electrical | Install low voltage (24 volt) controls for HVAC, control panel, sensors, duct sensor, co, CO2 senssors, etc. | $20,000 | [E26-000842](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000842/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [7 Moreland St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/7-moreland-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Alteration or repair | Gut and remodel kitchen, include new flooring, electrical, plumbing, new doors and windows and siding. | $220,000 | [B26-000703](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000703/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [249 School St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/249-school-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Electrical | Emergency service upgrade from 100 amps to 200 amps due to storm damage that left the residence without power. The service upgrade is being performed as part of the emergency restoration of electrical service. | $5,000 | [E26-000787](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000787/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [28 Bartlett St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/28-bartlett-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Mechanical (HVAC) | Instalation of bath ventilation Fan tec. and one panasonic ERV system | $5,115 | [SM26-000090](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000090/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [70 Glenwood Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/70-glenwood-rd/) | 0.22 mi NW | Electrical | Upgrading a 2 Family home from 200 amps to 400 amps, and replacing 1 panel | $3,500 | [E26-000606](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000606/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [7 Moreland St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/7-moreland-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Electrical | Rewire kitchen | $11,000 | [E26-000722](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000722/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [68 Glenwood Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/68-glenwood-rd/) | 0.22 mi NW | Electrical | Mini Split Condenser | $600 | [E24-001464](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E24-001464/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [7 Bartlett St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/7-bartlett-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Alteration or repair | air sealing and insulation through the Mass Save program @ 5 Bartlett St | $1,457 | [B26-000565](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000565/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [28 Bartlett St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/28-bartlett-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Electrical | Attic renovation | $14,620 | [E26-000629](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000629/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [373 Medford St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/373-medford-st/) | 0.25 mi S | Addition | Install third floor addition on rear and side dormer on right elevation | $42,000 | [B26-000289](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000289/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [116 Heath St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/116-heath-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Electrical | Installing 24v fire alarm panel, communicator, pull station, smoke detectors, notification devices and sprinkler switch tie-in | $3,900 | [E26-000633](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000633/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [338 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/338-broadway/) | 0.22 mi E | Plumbing | Renovation of Existing Citizen's Bank | Not listed | [P26-000268](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000268/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [338 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/338-broadway/) | 0.22 mi E | Plumbing | Gas Piping to (2) RTU | Not listed | [G26-000223](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000223/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [116 Heath St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/116-heath-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Electrical | wire (3) units & service | $25,000 | [E26-000552](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000552/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [338 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/338-broadway/) | 0.22 mi E | Alteration or repair | Project is an 8-week temp closure for the renovation of the 2510sf interior space. Demolition of existing space includes but is not limited to; partition walls, millwork, doors/frames/hardware, glass storefront, floors, ceilings and (2) bathrooms. This will also include the Demolition of existing ME | $1,231,954 | [B26-000434](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000434/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

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## More on this street

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

- [18 Forster St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/18-forster-st/): newest permit Jul 15, 2026
- [19 Forster St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/19-forster-st/): newest permit Jun 26, 2026
- [22 Forster St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/22-forster-st/): newest permit Aug 31, 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 05:40 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 11 permits at this address and 122 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/9-forster-st/