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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2026-09-23
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Permit data through 2026-09-21

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2026-02-26 General Construction $200,000 11 Perry St, Unit 1 1. Replacement of existing heating system with ducted and non-ducted heat-pump u… Essex Restoration
2026-02-26 Demolition $38,800 107 Washington Ave Second Floor Bathroom renovation: Full demolition existng bathroom, install new … Rennovare Group Inc
2026-02-25 Windows/Doors $15,200 240 BRATTLE ST, Unit 4021 Frame new closet in bathroom and hall.Install new bathroom window.Install vents … Saint James Construction LLC
2026-02-25 General Construction $6,500 47 MAGAZINE ST, Unit 47/47 Repair water damage in kitchen and basement, insulation and sheet rock.  reconne… Benjamin William Construction Group LLC
2026-02-25 General Construction $19,000 49 MAGAZINE ST, Unit 49/49 Repair water damage in basement (hardwood).  Insulate and intall sheet rock on 1… Benjamin William Construction Group LLC
2026-02-25 Demolition $291,059 1 One Kendall Square Complex, Unit 400, 600, 700 Selective demolition and interior fitout to a conference space Columbia Construction
2026-02-25 Roofing $55,050 14 Lee St Renovation of two bathrooms. The renovation is mostly cosmetic, improving waterp… Monta Lertpachin
2026-02-25 Roofing $6,000 149 Auburn St Skylight Shingle Replacement – VELUX Skylights – 4 Units shingle replacement RB Farina Roofing
2026-02-25 Roofing $66,400 346 Allston St Square off first floor rear door opening, bump out second floor rear to meet exi… New installation New roof RK Construction Company
2026-02-24 Windows/Doors $32,093 1 Russell St Masonry restoration and building envelope maintenance: Removal of existing perim… Boston Masonry
2026-02-24 General Construction $15,000 122 Columbia St, Unit 3 Update existing kitchen and bathroom. Replace kitchen cabients, countertops, and… CMS Partners LLC
2026-02-24 General Construction $75,000 280 Concord Ave Bathroom Remodel McDonald Contracting LLC
2026-02-24 General Construction $2,500,000 385 Washington St Full gut renovation of a 2 family with an addition in the rear. Blacklough Construction
2026-02-23 Demolition $2,340,000 9 Copley St, Cambridge, MA 02138 New Construction of 3 story, six unit residential building (no elevator).  Demol… Tanya Marie Carriere - KDI
2026-02-23 Windows/Doors $7,200 21 MADISON AVE, Unit 1 Replacing a front wooden entry door with a new ProVia steel entry door Exterior remodeling group
2026-02-23 General Construction $9,788 808-812 MEMORIAL DR, Unit CA Replace the Shower surround walls and pan. Smart Build LLC
2026-02-20 General Construction $29,000 41 Pleasant St Install of insulation, drywall, trim. Installing new hardwood flooring, installi… JOLOCO Design Build, Inc
2026-02-20 HVAC/Mech $278,000 38 Garden St Replacing selected windows and doors in existing openings. Remodelling existing … Auburndale Builders
2026-02-20 Windows/Doors $292,000 190 Fifth St Replace existing exterior aluminum windows and storefront system with new.  New … Nauset Construction Corp.
2026-02-20 Windows/Doors $2,000 87 Holworthy St Replacing seven (7) second-floor porch windows on the front of the house. Non-he… MACARTHUR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY INC.
2026-02-19 HVAC/Mech $255,000 15 Magazine St Renovate the 2nd floor primary suite-Add HVAC to the 2nd and 3rd flrs.-Renovate … Joseph
2026-02-19 Windows/Doors $48,660 41 CONCORD AVE, Unit 2 CONDO LIGHT RENOVATION .RE PAINTING . 1.REPLACE E 11 WINDOWS . 2.HARDWOOD FLOOR … RONEI F NUNES
2026-02-19 Windows/Doors $30,000 25-27 TREMONT ST, Unit 25/1 Replace 7 fixed windows PL Esposito construction LLC
2026-02-19 Pool/Spa $21,500 57 Hayes St Creation of new bathroom within existing space of house. No change to exterior o… Michael Alexis Carpenters
2026-02-19 Demolition $80,000 6 Jfk St Scope of work includes demolition of existing flooring, demolition of existing c… Tremont Construction Management
2026-02-18 General Construction $87,550 222 Memorial Dr Stage and canopy construction for 2026 commencement Acella Construction Corp
2026-02-18 General Construction $36,000 55 Clay St Replace tiles on the bathroom and install blueboard on the living room ceiling Junior's Construction
2026-02-17 Windows/Doors $12,439 147 CUSHING ST, Unit 4 install 5 replacement windows-no structural work Infinity Replacement by Marvin
2026-02-17 Structural $1,000 47 Cedar St Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID 850426)
2026-02-17 Structural $5,000 81 FAYERWEATHER ST, Unit A Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID 848982)
2026-02-17 Pool/Spa $133,187 3 Gerrys Landing Rd, Unit 1 iNSTALL TWO(2) STEEL REINFORCED GUNITE SOAKING SPAS, INCLUDING RELATED AMENITIES rICHARD
2026-02-16 General Construction $15,429 38 Fresh Pond Pl 2 full bathroom remodels, 1 half bathroom remodel, and tile flooring added to mu… Master Bath Pro
2026-02-16 General Construction $10,290 259 Upland Rd Weatherization work through the mass save program for 259 Upland St Unit 1 & 2 moon associates
2026-02-15 Windows/Doors $43,950 240 FRANKLIN ST, Unit 4 INSTALL 14 WINDOWS FOR REPLACEMENT. NO STRUCTURAL CHANGES. J B SASH & DOOR
2026-02-13 General Construction $18,750 80 Pleasant St remove interior finishes that are damged due to fire or smoke Oak Tree Management
2026-02-13 Windows/Doors $533,997 191 Alewife Brook Pkwy Install ballistic panels and vinyl siding on exterior elevations of building.  R… United Civil, LLC
2026-02-13 General Construction $46,720 140 Mt Auburn St Masonry Repair & Restoration (Chimney) WS Aiken, LLC
2026-02-12 Pool/Spa $26,524 459 Putnam Ave Insulation in attic space The RISE Group, Inc.
2026-02-10 General Construction $99,125 22 Agassiz St Renovation two bathrooms, add washer and dryer, and install mini splits Marvel Construction
2026-02-10 General Construction $142,550 43 Parker St After water damage, install drywall on ceilings and walls, renovate kitchen and … Heritage Improvements Inc
2026-02-09 General Construction $262,211 60 Orchard St Reframe stairs to basement, reframe rear wall and stairs to grade. Install new i… Creative Construction
2026-02-09 Pool/Spa $1,036,200 245 First St Upgrade of existing bathroom finishes, common space corridor finishes and elevat… Columbia Construction Company
2026-02-09 General Construction $169,000 100 Binney St Office FInish Modifications on the 6th Floor The Richmond Group
2026-02-09 General Construction $9,650 218 HARVARD ST, Unit 3 5' x 8' bathroom update. fulldemo, new tub, tile flooring and shower walls, rein… Vieiras Construction Pro
2026-02-09 General Construction $310,000 102 Kinnaird St New rear addition and new side mudroom. Benjamin William Construction Group LLC
2026-02-09 General Construction $40,000 1137 Massachusetts Ave Clean Joe will be removing all fire/water affected drywalls, ceilings, and floor… Clean Joe
2026-02-09 Windows/Doors $11,000 364 Rindge Ave Construction of a fire rated wall between boiler room and trash room in 364 Rind… EEI
2026-02-09 General Construction $25,915 217-229 PUTNAM AVE, Unit 223/4 Kitchen/ living room replace 500 sf of drywall, replace trim, paing replace floo… replacement Michael T Rufo
2026-02-09 Solar 182 Elm St N In conjuntion with solar/ESS permit#1169969, enclose exterior staircase to creat… battery solar Battery storage Daniel Fonzi
2026-02-07 General Construction $9,500 42 Park Ave Insulation + air sealing SEEAIR, 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

Search recent Cambridge, MA building permits by address, and permit type in the table above — pulled from the Cambridge building department's public permit records. New filings appear here as they are published. Filter by trade or search an address to look up a specific permit. For this week's filing volume, see the Cambridge Permit Pulse.

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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
An addition or remodel can be useful project context for HVAC, plumbing, or warranty outreach. Review the project signal before outreach.
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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