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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2025-11-10 Roofing $85,650 110-112 WALDEN ST, Unit 110 Repair Shingles on rear side of house. Repair rotted strucural elements @ rear o… shingle New installation Roof repair Design Builders
2025-11-10 Roofing $732,250 181 Grove St, Cambridge, MA 02138 The construction of a single family home, there will be (4) detached homes in to… 4 beds residential New construction Kelly Joyce Boucher
2025-11-10 Roofing $697,250 181 Grove St, Cambridge, MA 02138 Unit 3; The construction of a single family home, there will be (4) detached hom… 4 beds residential New construction KBA
2025-11-10 Roofing $732,250 181 Grove St, Cambridge, MA 02138 Unit 2; The construction of a single family home, there will be (4) detached hom… 4 beds residential New construction Kelly Joyce Boucher
2025-11-09 General Construction $13,000 212 Western Ave add 3 glass panels/wass boston building material
2025-11-09 Plumbing $15,450 7 ARLINGTON ST, Unit 7/57 DemoDemolish the existing kitchen cabinets and dispose. Opened the wall to provi… PR PAINTING AND GENERAL SERVICES INCORPORATED
2025-11-08 Plumbing $163,000 975 MEMORIAL DR, Unit 510 Renovation of three (3) full baths and one (1) half bath; Limited millwork at TV… JJM Brothers Corporation
2025-11-07 Structural $5,000 24 Cushing St, Unit 2 Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (842903) (Unit 22… Homeworks Energy
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2025-11-07 Roofing $569,405 9 Harrington Rd Full gut renovation, no addition, new structural, new HVAC, plumbling, electrica… MATT Construction Mass INC
2025-11-07 Windows/Doors $23,135 7 Oakland St REMOVE & REPLACE 2 PATIO DOORS; LIKE FOR LIKE SIZE; NO STRUCTURAL CHANGES like for like replacement HVAC changeout RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN LLC
2025-11-07 Plumbing $14,642 4-6 BOND ST, Unit 6/2 Bathroom to walk in shower conversion, improving finishes and plumbing fixtures. S+H Construction
2025-11-07 Fire Protection $22,099 80 Fawcett St, Unit 114 Work is limited to interior finishes, cabinets, fixtures, and like-for-like MEP … sprinkler like for like replacement HVAC changeout Smart Build LLC
2025-11-06 Demolition $619,862 250 Massachusetts Ave The scope of work includes a majority interior renovation of the AV Control Room… Wise Construction
2025-11-06 Roofing $119,000 104 Auburn St Remove balcony pavers and waterproofing. Replace with new replacement Acme Waterproofing
2025-11-06 General Construction $185,000 75-83 CAMBRIDGE PKWY, Unit E1205 We will be removing cabinets and finishes in the kitchen and installing new cabi… Olney Contracting
2025-11-06 Roofing $31,660 121 Charles St 3 Units for Unit A:  Rebuild chimney, install flashing & Installation of Gas flu… New installation New roof Sweepnman, Inc.
2025-11-05 Structural $4,000 44-A Cottage St Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID 841688) HomeWorks Energy
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2025-11-05 General Construction $95,979 1030 Massachusetts Ave Mian Lobby Renovation - New wood paneling, walk off matts  and lighting The Richmond Group
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2025-11-05 Demolition $119,096 650 East Kendall St Minimal demolition of an existing interior partition at a recessed TV screen. Ne… Columbia Construction Company
2025-11-05 Roofing 266 Massachusetts Ave removal and replacement of roof top system replacement Defreitas group
2025-11-05 Demolition $7,500 101 Holworthy St 101-103 holworthy interior demo only, non structural McLaughlin building
2025-11-05 Windows/Doors $120,000 87-89 ABERDEEN AVE, Unit 89 replace existing front 2 story porch...first floor open porchsecond floor enclos… cabana carpentry
2025-11-05 General Construction $1,870,000 96 Jackson St, Cambridge, MA 02140 (FFF) new construction / multi-family / 9 residential units residential Evan Robert Stellman
2025-11-04 Structural $3,000 23 VINCENT ST, Unit Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (842585) HomeWorks Energy
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2025-11-04 Structural $1,000 25 William St, Unit B Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (54817). Homeworks Energy
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2025-11-04 General Construction $20,000 81 Kinnaird St Remove/repair/replace concrete floor and increase basement depth and put a light… Tilak Sharma
2025-11-04 HVAC/Mech $33,199 19 Brookline St Build new storage room 8'x8' with door, sheetrock &  plaster. core two 4" holes … newell contracting corp
2025-11-04 General Construction $20,500 63-1 Thingvalla Ave, Unit 6 Replace 36 sf of plaster, insulation in bedroom, 38sf in hall, 14sf in bathroom.… Service Master by Gilmore
2025-11-04 Pool/Spa $24,000,000 5 Alewife Pk IQHQ 5AP - 1, 2, 3rd floor Tenant fit out for approx 146,000 square feet for a l… DPR Construction
2025-11-04 Roofing $93,500 5 Kelly Rd Strip siding and some trim off the front of the house, replace with new cedar sh… Charlie-Allen Renovations
2025-11-03 General Construction $29,580 180 Lakeview Ave Replace existing concrete and wood front deck and stairs with new all wood struc… Wendel Klein Design Build
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2025-11-03 Windows/Doors $14,002 96 FAYERWEATHER ST, Unit 3 Skylight replacement Egama Roofing Corp
2025-11-03 Roofing $27,390 246 Brattle St Repair 246-250 BRATTLE ST, building front portico as follows: Replace: porch roo… replacement Roof repair Saint James Construction LLC
2025-11-03 Windows/Doors $41,970 986 Memorial Dr, Unit 604 install 6 pella replacement windows. Energy star, inserts only with no structura… Fisher Windows
2025-11-03 General Construction $32,755 293 HURON AVE, Unit 2 remove and replace front existing front deck, new footings, new Wood frame and n… DAL Contractors Inc
2025-11-03 Pool/Spa $20,000 179 Spring St Renovate existing basement room. Remove kitchenette and turn into playroom. Re-o… MJ Digby
2025-11-03 HVAC/Mech $2,000,000 101 Main St The related construction will includes demolition and renovation of ,plumbing,HV… Columbia constructon
2025-11-01 Windows/Doors $14,345 285 HARVARD ST, Unit 409 remove and repalce 2 windows like for like no structural work like for like replacement HVAC changeout JB Door and Sash
2025-10-31 Structural $2,000 25 William St, Unit A Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (41740) (Unit 25a… 25A New installation Homeworks Energy
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2025-10-31 General Construction $3,200,000 5 Craigie Cir, Cambridge, MA 02138 Construction of 3-story building with 12 dwelling units and bicycle shed 12 units 3-story residential STEPHEN A SOUSA
2025-10-31 Windows/Doors $1,945 305 Washington St, Unit 4 remove adn replace 2 windows like for like no structural work like for like replacement HVAC changeout L&P Boston Operating Inc DBA Window World of Boston
2025-10-31 Windows/Doors $7,500 272 Concord Ave REMOVE & REPLACE 1 PATIO DOOR;  LIKE FOR LIKE SIZE; NO STRUCTURAL CHANGES like for like replacement HVAC changeout RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN LLC
2025-10-31 Windows/Doors $20,500 87 Bristol St INSTALLING 6 ANDERSEN REPLACMENT WINDOWS IN EXISTING OPENINGS ERIC ARSENAULT
2025-10-31 Windows/Doors $36,200 609 Franklin St Remove 2nd floor bathroom tub and install a shower stall with glass door, Instal… MCK Remodeling & Painting Inc.
2025-10-31 Windows/Doors $16,650 498 Franklin St Replace existing windows with a French door to access the existing balcony. Perf… Artisans Homes & Renovations Inc
2025-10-31 General Construction $85,000 101 Holworthy St Renovate 2nd and 3rd floor only, including kitchen and 2-1/2 bath per plans McLaughlin building
2025-10-31 Windows/Doors $23,300 87 BRISTOL ST, Unit 2C INSTALLING 7 WINDOWS IN EXISTING OPENINGS ERIC ARSENAULT
2025-10-31 Windows/Doors $180,000 1 Brattle Sq New lobby: Floor, Ceiling paint, lighting and reception desk.Replace existing re… MJA Construction Services, Inc.
2025-10-30 General Construction $25,749 56 Concord Ave safely remove loose or unsafe precast elements and clean debris from the Facade.… Boston Masonry
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2025-10-30 General Construction $44,200 121 RAYMOND ST, Unit EAST Bathroom Remodel BL Contractor 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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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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Roof permits and electrical upgrades in Cambridge provide project context for solar-market research. Filter by the current project signal and verify ownership separately.
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