Cambridge Building Permits & Property Data

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14,550 indexed permits · 486 code violations · Cambridge, Massachusetts.

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Newest permit 2026-09-21

PermitGrab tracks 14,550 building permits in Cambridge, MA as of 2026-09-21. 486 code violations in the same area, newest violation date 2026-09-16.

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2026-04-17 General Construction $20,355 24 Lowell St Resurfacing existing  deck with Composite Tom Sawyer Inc. DBA Tom Lindsley Builders
2026-04-17 HVAC/Mech $331,000 15 Lilac Ct New bathroom 2nd floor. New bathroom 3rd floor, skylight, window. New mudroom 1s… Feinmann Inc.
2026-04-16 General Construction $50,000 26 Plympton St Disaster restoration due to fire in unit - affecting multiple units Cotton - Global Disaster Solutions
2026-04-16 General Construction $1,000 183 Prospect St Work includes removal of existing stairs and construction of new stairs in compl… Boston 5 Star Construction Inc
2026-04-16 General Construction $750,000 109 Lakeview Ave, Unit 2, Cambridge, MA 02138 construct a single family home of approx 3,000 sw ft, of 2.5 stories 5-story residential MARCELO A VIANA
2026-04-16 Windows/Doors $76,846 159 Mt Auburn St INSTALL 17 WINDOWS FOR REPLACEMENT. NO STRUCTURAL CHANGES. CAMBRIDGE HISTORICAL … PELLA OF BOSTON
2026-04-16 Demolition $127,146 19-A Forest St, Unit 24 Bldg 19A, Unit 24. Interior renovation of living unit according to attached plan… 19A New installation Akelius
2026-04-16 Windows/Doors $33,554 47 CHILTON ST, Unit 1 Replace existing double hung 6ft  x 7 ft  window with 10 .5ft  X  7ft window mad… 3 HVAC systems replacement HVAC replacement Kevin Mcrath Construction Services Inc
2026-04-16 Windows/Doors $4,670 204 Larch Rd REMOVE AND REPLACE 1 WINDOW; LIKE FOR LIKE SIZE; NO STRUCTURAL CHANGES like for like replacement HVAC changeout RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN
2026-04-15 Roofing $53,000 42 Sciarappa St Under Side Of RoofR-35 Blown-in Cellulose advanced green insulation
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2026-04-15 General Construction $715,188 23 Harvard Yard Steeple restoration including, reinforced concrete repairs, and installation of … TIMBERLINE CONSTRUCTION…
2026-04-15 Windows/Doors $21,973 1716 CAMBRIDGE ST, Unit 34 Complete remodel of kitchen, replacement of 5 windows, refinishing of existing h… Valentins General Contracting INC
2026-04-14 General Construction $18,840 134 Norfolk St Installation of insulation/weatherization advanced green insulation
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2026-04-14 General Construction $51,380 135 Norfolk St Installation of insulation/weatherization advanced green insulation
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2026-04-14 Structural $8,000 20 Maynard Pl Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (  859202 ) HomeWorks
2026-04-14 Demolition $20,000 1730 Massachusetts Ave Demo Interior walls ( no strutural ) paint the store Thiego Gava
2026-04-14 Plumbing $100,000 12 Gerry St Interior renovation including selective demolition and reconfiguration of existi… MA UP Construction Inc
2026-04-14 Pool/Spa $66,825 620 Massachusetts Ave Front Elevation- wash and install breathable coating to terra cotta members, min… H&S Restoration
2026-04-14 Roofing $500,000 95 Mt Auburn St Tenant buildout of new restaurant "Pura Vida" in former retial space "Verizon". … James J Welch & CO., Inc.
2026-04-14 General Construction $45,000 1600 MASSACHUSETTS AVE, Unit 404 Remodel of kitchen cabinets and remodeling of two bathrooms in unit. Woodworks Custom Homes
2026-04-13 Roofing $394,901 35 Magee St Renovate existing attic finished interior space for more headroom and add a bath… 400A New installation steveworks LLC
2026-04-13 Windows/Doors $26,810 67 Allston St, Unit 3 Remodel one bathroom.Reduce the existing bathroom window size from 30.25 in. x 6… space development co
2026-04-13 Pool/Spa $5,639 3 Prentiss St, Unit 3 - 5 Prentiss Street - doing air sealing in basement space and also wall insula… Rogers Insulation Specialists Co., Inc.
2026-04-13 Windows/Doors $16,425 5 ST MARY RD, Unit 2 Install 15 harvey replacment windows. Energy star, inserts only with no structur… Fisher Windows
2026-04-13 Windows/Doors $2,900 8 Watson St Basement bedroom window to be enlarged for egress. Walbridge Construction LLC
2026-04-13 Fire Protection $2,738,001 243 Harvard St HVAC upgrades, electrical & fire alarm upgrades, limited architectural improveme… fire alarm GVW Inc
2026-04-13 Windows/Doors $108,523 12 Ash Street Pl Install new windows  in the house Davide Vecchi Home Repair
2026-04-13 Structural $1,000 62 Prince St Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. ( 855812 ) ( Unit… HomeWorks
2026-04-13 Roofing $107,741 85 Griswold St, Unit 2 Constructing addition of a new dormer in place of the existing roof deck on the … Barons Custom Homes LLC
2026-04-13 Windows/Doors $40,100 45 MARKET ST, Unit 2 Replace existing front door. Replace existing granite countertop to quartz. Reti… Paul Chavez
2026-04-13 General Construction $359,435 237 Franklin St Front vestibule and security upgrades GVW Inc
2026-04-13 Windows/Doors $16,570 12 Ash Street Pl Install 6  windows Davide Vecchi Home Repair
2026-04-13 Fire Protection $3,067,350 178 Coolidge Hill interior renovation, new hallway addition, new exterior ramp for ADA compliance,… fire protection HARRISON ROYCE KRANTZ
2026-04-13 Windows/Doors $11,442 9 Cutler Ave, Unit 1 Installation of (2) Full Frame Casement Window Replacement per building code Infinity Replacement LLC
2026-04-13 General Construction $68,900 86-88 HARVEY ST, Unit 2 A gut renovation of unit 2 Noel Scott Reconstruction and…
2026-04-13 Windows/Doors $5,000 108 Auburn St EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY HOME TO REMAIN. REMOVE REAR AND SIDE DECKS, ANDRELOCATED … JMJ Contracting and Development LLC
2026-04-12 General Construction $9,500 120 Sherman St bathroom remodeling Ronald Pianes
2026-04-11 Windows/Doors $7,044 360 Concord Ave Remove and replace existing residential windows with new energy-efficient units.… New Chapter Hi Services
2026-04-10 General Construction $9,800 20 RINDGE AVE, Unit 3 Deck rail and flooring replacement Triple Beam Carpentry
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2026-04-10 General Construction $18,000 205 Appleton St, Unit 2 Bathroom remodel with layout changes A-Z Finish Carpentry
2026-04-10 General Construction $24,000 41 Bowdoin St, Unit 4 Renovate bathroom demo floor and walls install standup shower retile patch and p… Maintenance Resource Co Inc
2026-04-10 General Construction $208,280 31 Upland Rd, Unit 2 The project entails renovations specifically addressing the 2nd and 3rd levels. … ALLSTON CONTRACTORS INC
2026-04-10 Structural $277,844 129 Franklin St Building Construction Group (BCG) is submitting this application for emergency s… JAMES T COUGHLAN
2026-04-10 Windows/Doors $100,200 33 Reed St Rebuild masonry stairs at back of home. Refresh back porch with new doors and pa… Fresh Start Contracting
2026-04-10 Plumbing $160,000 29 Concord Ave Demo wet walls in bathrooms of units 202,302,402,502,602 and 702 for plumber to … Maintenance Resource Co Inc
2026-04-09 Fire Protection $34,887 148 Sidney St Temporary softwall cleanroom and associated temporary sprinkler system. Temporar… sprinkler Wise Construction
2026-04-09 Plumbing $33,500 16 Beech St Toilet replacment, including necessary plumbing repair. Thomas & Ana Construction
2026-04-09 General Construction $10,235 2 EARHART ST, Unit T311 Replace bathroom tub surround with new tiled standing shower.  Replace Toilet. D&R Construction LLC
2026-04-09 General Construction $21,695 166 Magazine St Mass save insulation on all three units: attic, basement, wall insulate with cel… R-Value General Contracting LLC
2026-04-09 Windows/Doors $156,460 19 Craigie St remove and replace existing two story lift, modify lift pit as needed, install n… Your Space Land. & Const., Inc.
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Permit Types in Cambridge
Construction Activity in Cambridge

New building permits in Cambridge, Massachusetts show where construction activity is occurring. Filter the public records by trade, date, address, and project value to research active projects and property activity. Contractor names are available on some current records; contact coverage varies by filing.

About Cambridge Building Permits

Cambridge, Massachusetts processes building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 14550+ Cambridge building permits — newest permit date: 2026-09-22 from official city sources.

Each record can show the project address, scope, permit type, and value where the city publishes them. The source-published contractor records do not meet the coverage threshold for this city. PermitGrab does not represent this as contractor-contact coverage. Where property-owner records are available, they are matched to permit addresses separately.

How to use Cambridge permit data

Filter the current records by trade, date, address, or project value to research construction activity. The most useful workflow in this market is verifying the project signal first, then using the property data that is actually available for that address.

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Who appears in Cambridge permit records?

PermitGrab indexes 14,550 building permits in Cambridge. New records appear as they are available from the source.

How fresh is Cambridge permit data?

The most recent permit indexed for Cambridge is dated 2026-09-21. Newest permit date: 2026-09-22. Permit records carry filing date, address, project value, and permit type, plus contractor name where the source publishes it. Use a recent published record for project research; it does not show bid availability or a request for service.

What construction appears in Cambridge permit records?

Cambridge permit activity covers 14,550 indexed permits alongside 486 active code violations. The records can cover new construction, residential renovations, mechanical/electrical/plumbing upgrades, roof replacements, demolitions, or tenant improvements. Their usefulness for a contractor or supplier depends on the published project details, timing, and service area.

How to look up Cambridge building permits

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How many building permits does PermitGrab track in Cambridge?

PermitGrab currently tracks 14550 building permits in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Data is pulled directly from the official municipal source on every collection cycle and includes permit number, address, permit type, status, estimated value, and contractor information where the source publishes it.

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Real estate investors
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Home service companies
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Solar installers
Roof permits and electrical upgrades in Cambridge provide project context for solar-market research. Filter by the current project signal and verify ownership separately.
Insurance agents
Cambridge renovations can identify properties for a policy-review workflow. Confirm coverage needs independently before contacting a property owner.
Material suppliers & manufacturer reps
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