Step into this charming commercial space for lease located in bustling Union Square, just two train stops from downtown Boston. Previously operated as a restaurant, this space offers a warm, inviting “everyone knows your name” vibe—perfect for creating a cozy dining experience or a unique retail concept. Turnkey setup for restaurant use which includes a fully equipped kitchen with oven, fridge compartmentalized into three sections, counter area, and comfortable sitting areas. Spacious bathroom convenient for staff and guests. Impressive ceiling height approximately 14 feet, complemented by two ceiling fans and two mini-splits for optimal comfort. Unique office loft that is accessible via ladder, offering a bird’s-eye view of the entire space. High foot traffic in Union Square ensures visibility and customer flow. This space combines character, functionality, and location—making it an ideal choice for restaurateurs or creative entrepreneurs looking to make their mark.
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| Year | Land | Building | Total | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $693,400 | $1,451,800 | $2,167,000 | — |
| Date | Price | Book/Page |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 1992 | $100 | 22406/0151 |
| Issued | Type / Work | Status | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2026 |
Plumbing Permit
Commercial - Existing
Furnish and Install 1 new toilet and 1 new lavatory sink Juliet Social Club @ 257 Washington St
#53258751
|
Open | $60 |
| Apr 26, 2026 |
Plumbing Permit
Commercial - Existing
adding a culinary sink, hand sink, and 3 bay sink
#53201510
|
Open | $70 |
| Feb 11, 2026 |
Electrical Permit
Commercial
Replace exit/emergency lights, outdoor beacon and defective panel.
By Ahmed Abraou
#53014802
|
Closed | $150 |
| Nov 16, 2025 |
Electrical Permit
Commercial
ADD CELLULAR COMMUNICATOR TO FIRE ALARM PANEL EXISTING
By Michael Kraybill
#52714151
|
Closed | $125 |
| Jul 9, 2025 |
Certificate of Inspection
Restaurants, bar, theaters
Certificate of Inspection - 304 Masala Square
#51464187
|
Open | $150 |
| Apr 22, 2025 |
Certificate of Inspection
Restaurants, bar, theaters
Certificate of Inspection - 304 Juliet
#51464229
|
Open | $119 |
| Feb 23, 2025 |
Electrical Permit
Commercial
Install receptacle outlets in coffee shop @ 26 Union Sq
B24-002213
By Sammy Hong
#51520182
|
Open | $79 |
| Feb 19, 2025 |
Building Permit
Commercial Renovation
Small milk tea shop interior renovation @ 26 Union Sq
By JIAN DENG
#51457314
|
Open | $1,088 |
| Jan 16, 2025 |
Certificate of Inspection
Restaurants, bar, theaters
Certificate of Inspection - 304 Machu Chicken
#51464190
|
Open | $133 |
| Oct 8, 2024 |
Certificate of Inspection
Restaurants, bar, theaters
Certificate of Inspection - 304 Juliet
#14020886
|
Open | $119 |
| Jul 30, 2024 |
Certificate of Inspection
Restaurants, bar, theaters
Certificate of Inspection - 304 Machu Chicken
#14020782
|
Open | $133 |
| Jun 19, 2024 |
Gas Fitting
Commercial - Existing
CO system installation @ 25 Union Sq
#17010631
|
Closed | $60 |
| Apr 7, 2024 |
Electrical Permit
Commercial
rewire a small restaurant with a prep room,3 bathrooms (not shower),a kitchen and dining area @ 25 Union Sq
By Victhor Arguedas
#14304640
|
Closed | $1,025 |
| Mar 19, 2024 |
Plumbing Permit
Commercial - Existing
Restaurant Remodeling, 3 compartments sink, 3 hand wash sink, vegetable , mop sink , 3 compartment bar sink ,one handicapped bathroom and…
#14275181
|
Closed | $170 |
| Feb 25, 2024 |
Electrical Permit
Commercial
demo and safe @ 25 Union Sq
By Victhor Arguedas
#14201713
|
Closed | $130 |
| Feb 21, 2024 |
Certificate of Inspection
Restaurants, bar, theaters
Certificate of Inspection - 304 Masala Square
#14020772
|
Open | $150 |
| Apr 4, 2023 |
Certificate of Inspection
Restaurants, bar, theaters
Certificate of Inspection - 304 Juliet
#10998751
|
Open | $119 |
| Mar 20, 2023 |
Building Permit
Commercial Renovation
add walls in front of existing ones, new basement stairs, relocate bathroom, new 3 compartments sink @ 25 Union Sq (Machu Chicken)
By PERCY ESPINO
#11158023
|
Closed | $1,700 |
| Feb 1, 2023 |
Certificate of Inspection
Restaurants, bar, theaters
Certificate of Inspection - 304 Masala Square
#10998680
|
Open | $150 |
| Jan 10, 2023 |
Certificate of Inspection
Restaurants, bar, theaters
Certificate of Inspection - 304 Machu Chicken
#10998688
|
Open | $133 |
| Feb 23, 2022 |
Certificate of Inspection
Restaurants, bar, theaters
Certificate of Inspection - 304 Masala Square
#9470085
|
Open | $150 |
| Jan 25, 2022 |
Certificate of Inspection
Restaurants, bar, theaters
Certificate of Inspection - 304 Machu Chicken
#7802288
|
Open | $133 |
| Dec 20, 2021 |
Certificate of Inspection
Restaurants, bar, theaters
Certificate of Inspection - 304 Juliet
#9470144
|
Closed | $119 |
| May 12, 2021 |
Certificate of Inspection
Restaurants, bar, theaters
Certificate of Inspection - 304 Masala Square
#7802287
|
Open | — |
| Jan 4, 2021 |
Certificate of Inspection
Restaurants, bar, theaters
Certificate of Inspection - 304 Juliet
#7802330
|
Closed | — |
| Oct 4, 2020 |
Certificate of Occupancy
Commercial
Certificate of occupancy for Restaurant @ 24 Union Sq (HEN)
#7478317
|
Open | $195 |
| Jul 28, 2020 |
Electrical Permit
Commercial
install fire alarm system
By Mohamed Rharioui
#7285741
|
Closed | $126 |
| Jul 6, 2020 |
Building Permit
Commercial Renovation
Replacing storefront window with sliding window @ 22 Union Sq (Gracie's)
By gemma firmo
#7255824
|
Closed | $160 |
| Jun 30, 2020 |
Electrical Permit
Commercial
install co2 sensor in kitchen and connect micro switch to control make up air fan. @ 24 Union Sq
By Mohamed Rharioui
#7250804
|
Closed | $125 |
| Mar 1, 2020 |
Certificate of Inspection
Restaurants, bar, theaters
Certificate of Inspection - 304 Juliet
#6705372
|
Closed | $119 |
| Feb 23, 2020 |
Plumbing Permit
Commercial - Existing
new3 bay sink,hand wash sinks,and 1/2 bath
#6906352
|
Open | $140 |
| Feb 23, 2020 |
Electrical Permit
Commercial
Restaurant wiring. Plugs, switches, lights, subpanel, and exit EBU's @ 24 Union Sq
By Benjamin Madden
#6905341
|
Closed | $513 |
| Jan 2, 2020 |
Certificate of Inspection
Restaurants, bar, theaters
Certificate of Inspection - 304 Machu Chicken
#6705306
|
Closed | $133 |
| Dec 10, 2019 |
Building Permit
Commercial Repair
Install new tile floor, upgrade lights & receptacles, reconfigure plumbing/gas for new cook tops @ 24 Union Sq. Floor plan to stay the…
By joseph richard
#6656963
|
Open | $1,968 |
| Dec 4, 2019 |
Certificate of Inspection
Restaurants, bar, theaters
Certificate of Inspection - 304 Masala Square
#6705295
|
Closed | $150 |
| Apr 15, 2019 |
Certificate of Inspection
Restaurants, bar, theaters
Certificate of Inspection
#4690680
|
Closed | $150 |
| Jan 28, 2019 |
Gas Fitting
Commercial - Existing
1. Disconnect/Reconnect fryer/grill in kitchen
#4955004
|
Open | $60 |
| Jan 28, 2019 |
Plumbing Permit
Commercial - Existing
Disconnect/Reconnect 2 fixtures (refrigerator, sink) in the kitchen
#4954994
|
Open | $60 |
| Jan 21, 2019 |
Plumbing Permit
Commercial - Existing
Install Two sinks in basement 1 Hand sink and 1 Vegetable sink.
#4947390
|
Open | $60 |
| Dec 27, 2018 |
Plumbing Permit
Commercial - Existing
Install prep sink, mop sink, 3 bay sink and grease trap
#4900500
|
Closed | $105 |
| Dec 19, 2018 |
Gas Fitting
Commercial - Existing
Turning gas back on to property. Needs pressure test @ 23 UNION SQ
#4894736
|
Open | $60 |
| Nov 19, 2018 |
Certificate of Inspection
Restaurants, bar, theaters
Certificate of Inspection
#4690688
|
Closed | $133 |
| Nov 8, 2018 |
Certificate of Inspection
Restaurants, bar, theaters
Certificate of Inspection
#4694960
|
Closed | $119 |
| Jan 24, 2018 |
Certificate of Inspection
Restaurants, bar, theaters
Certificate of inspection
#3739646
|
Closed | $150 |
| Nov 15, 2017 |
Certificate of Inspection
Restaurants, bar, theaters
Certificate of inspection
#3740071
|
Closed | $119 |
| Nov 12, 2017 |
Certificate of Inspection
Restaurants, bar, theaters
Certificate of Inspection
#3739647
|
Closed | $133 |
| Oct 12, 2017 |
Electrical Permit
Commercial
Install new electric service for traffic signals
By Jeffrey Moretti
#3625738
|
Closed | — |
| Aug 17, 2017 |
Electrical Permit
Commercial
Install 2 exit, emergency lights combo front and back store and replace 2 hard wire smoke detectors for 2 hard wire CO/smoke detectors…
By Luis Del Rio
#3667285
|
Closed | $150 |
| Jun 21, 2017 |
Building Permit
Commercial Alteration
Add shelves and 2 fridges and relocated the counter to 29A Union Sq.
By antinea noguera
#3617822
|
Closed | $110 |
| Nov 9, 2016 |
Certificate of Inspection
Restaurants, bar, theaters
Certificate of Inspection
#3200629
|
Closed | $133 |
| Nov 9, 2016 |
Certificate of Inspection
Restaurants, bar, theaters
Certificate of inspection
#3200617
|
Closed | $150 |
| Sep 13, 2016 |
Certificate of Inspection
Restaurants, bar, theaters
Certificate of inspections 304
#3119491
|
Closed | $119 |
| Aug 8, 2016 |
Plumbing Permit
Commercial - Existing
4 sinks and two chairs for a dentist office
#3080775
|
Open | $100 |
| Feb 23, 2016 |
Certificate of Occupancy
Commercial
Certificate of occupancy for a Restaurant
#2655417
|
Open | $195 |
| Jan 19, 2016 |
Electrical Permit
Commercial
wiring of commercial business
By Conor O'Keefe
#2439408
|
Closed | $185 |
| Nov 8, 2015 |
Gas Fitting
Commercial - Existing
Replacing flue pipe on furnace SOMERVILLE GROOVES
#2460063
|
Open | — |
| Nov 4, 2015 |
Electrical Permit
Commercial
Repair issues to existing 600 amp 110/220 volt single phase service that where addressed by the Somerville wiring inspector. Calculate…
By John Sousa
#2409565
|
Closed | $200 |
| Nov 2, 2015 |
Gas Fitting
Commercial - Existing
Fixture Repacement (fryolator)
#2458094
|
Open | $60 |
| Oct 26, 2015 |
Certificate of Inspection
Restaurants, bar, theaters
Certificate of Inspection
#2437067
|
Closed | $133 |
| Oct 26, 2015 |
Certificate of Inspection
Restaurants, bar, theaters
Certificate of inspection
#2437063
|
Closed | $150 |
| Oct 12, 2015 |
Gas Fitting
Commercial - Existing
install tankless water heater
#2430482
|
Open | $60 |
| Oct 12, 2015 |
Plumbing Permit
Commercial - Existing
install threebay, mop,hand sink,prep sink, grease interceptor, toilet,lav and waterheater
#2430465
|
Open | $120 |
| Sep 7, 2015 |
Building Permit
Commercial Repair
Interior Demolition of Existing Die Wall, Bathroom, and Kitchen Floor. Reframing of Walls Between Kitchen & Dining Area. Installation of…
By Brendan Haley
#2327056
|
Closed | $3,140 |
| Feb 26, 2015 |
Gas Fitting
Commercial - Existing
Gracie's Ice Cream 22 Union Sq. Som, Ma. 02143
Property owner: Belmont Hill Corp. PO Box 187 Somerville, Ma. 02143
1- GAS HOT WATER…
#2119986
|
Open | $60 |
| Feb 26, 2015 |
Plumbing Permit
Commercial - Existing
Gracie's Ice Cream
Property owner: Belmont Hill Corp. PO Box 187 Somerville, Ma. 02143
*FIXTURES:? FIRST FL.1-3 BAY SKULLERY SINK, 1 -…
#2119980
|
Open | $80 |
| Feb 18, 2015 |
Dumpster (Located on Street)
Dumpster Located on Street
REMOVE SNOW FROM ROOF
#2117152
|
Open | $100 |
| Jan 15, 2015 |
Building Permit
Commercial Alteration
Fill in existing doorway between adjacent retail spaces at 22 Union Square and 257 Washington Street. Add two commercial sinks to 22 Union…
By Aaron Cohen
#2015968
|
Open | $152 |
| Nov 25, 2014 |
Certificate of Occupancy
Commercial
Application for Certificate of Occupancy for Loyal Supply Co. - retail store in Union Square (Unit A)
#1922850
|
Open | $195 |
| Nov 24, 2014 |
Certificate of Occupancy
Commercial
Change of use from Mercantile (grocery store) to Business changing to Gracie's Ice Cream.
#1878738
|
Open | $195 |
| Nov 18, 2014 |
Certificate of Inspection
Restaurants, bar, theaters
Certificate of inspection
#1924298
|
Closed | $150 |
| Nov 17, 2014 |
Electrical Permit
Commercial
Wire in 30 amp circuit for ice cream machine.
Gracies Ice Cream is job location
By Kevin Coleman
#1922047
|
Closed | $150 |
| Nov 2, 2014 |
Certificate of Inspection
Restaurants, bar, theaters
Certificate of Inspection
#1887089
|
Closed | $133 |
257 Washington St, Somerville MA 02143
Somerville, MA 02143
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/14/2026 | ⚠️ Listing Expired | - | - | - | Removed from active listings |
| 01/15/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $1,500 | - | - | Original listing |
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