Remove existing gable roof system, keeping existing roof turret intact
Alteration or repair at 7 Brook St, Somerville
Somerville Inspectional Services Division permit B25-001011: issued Jul 22, 2025 for alteration or repair work at 7 Brook St. Remove existing gable roof system, keeping existing roof turret intact. Note: less than 50% of exterior surfaces (including roof) are to be removed, therefore demolition review by Historic Preservation Commission is not required. Construct new Mansard roof system that meets Somerville Zoning Ordinance definition for Half Story. New Half Story to have two bedrooms and one bathroom. Existing stair to remain. Construct dormers in new Mansard roof that meet Somerville Zoning Ordinance 3.1.13.1 regarding dormer widths, dormers 3â-0â away from roof ends, and cumulative dormer lengths totaling less than 50% of total roof lengths. Add windows at existing second floor office space.
- Permit number
- B25-001011
- Issued
- Type of work
- Alteration or repair
- Status
- Issued
- Reported cost
- $618,742
- ZIP code
- 02145
- City's category
- Building Permit, Residential Alteration
- City's status
- Issued
- Source
- Somerville Inspectional Services Division permit data (this record)
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Somerville Inspectional Services Division updated its data Oct 9, 2026. We checked it Oct 9, 17:35 UTC. See the city's official records (SomerStat, City of Somerville, ODbL 1.0).
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