Cambridge Building Permits & Property Data

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14,562 indexed permits · 486 code violations · Cambridge, Massachusetts.

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Newest permit 2026-09-25

PermitGrab tracks 14,562 building permits in Cambridge, MA as of 2026-09-25. 486 code violations in the same area, newest violation date 2026-09-16.

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2019-02-04 Fire Protection $343,079 200 One Kendall Square Complex 4th Floor interior renovation of existing office space to include office partiti… fire protection Columbia Construction Company
2019-02-04 HVAC/Mech $331,223 1545 Massachusetts Ave Renovations of existing space for Harvard Law School. Work includes demolition, … Elaine Construction Company, Inc.
2019-02-04 General Construction $35,250 75 Lawn St, Unit 2 Kitchen renovation Seneca Real Estate Development Corporation
2019-02-04 Plumbing $25,000 274 Brookline St, Unit 3R Replace kitchen cabinets and all window and door trim, plaster over existing wal… Idea Builders LLC
2019-02-04 Roofing — 13 Decatur St Altering existing bulkhead egress to plans. Also framing a roof over bulkhead en… replacement Fresh Start Contracting
2019-02-01 General Construction $4,500 41 Jackson St Add a half bath where a closet used to be on the first floor Lopresti Painting and Contracting
2019-02-01 Fire Protection $510,874 415 Main St Renovation to the approximately 3000 sq ft of lab space on the 2nd floor for Bro… sprinkler Shawmut Design and COn
2019-02-01 Windows/Doors $2,950 763-E Concord Ave Put up one new NON-structural wall with door Francisco Tavares
2019-02-01 Roofing $193,469 36 Middlesex St Addition of a 1st story bedroom and living room expansion in a 1-story addition … William Simmers
2019-02-01 Roofing $462,500 29 Winslow St Selective demolition of structural with full gut rehab consisting of all new mec… Senne Development
2019-02-01 Roofing $4,800 27 Hollis St Build roof over existing front stairs 3'0"x 8'10" JCE Construction LLC
2019-01-31 Signage $24,395 221 Mt Auburn St, Unit 26B The Work of this Contract and materials to be used may be described in detail as… Karney Construction Design Inc.
2019-01-31 Demolition $71,500 163 Gore St Minor selective demolition, new walls, doors, finishes, minor MEP/FP work, as pe… Lake Contracting, Inc.
2019-01-31 Pool/Spa $450,000 1739 Massachusetts Ave Renovation of existing tenant space to accommodate new bank branch. Auburn Construction Co., Inc.
2019-01-31 General Construction $83,000 215 First St Remove cabinets and counters to install new cubiclesAdd power to new cubiclesDis… Straight Up Builders, Inc.
2019-01-31 Fire Protection $75,000 1035 Cambridge St, Unit 21A All work per plan. Construct new GWB walls, install new ACT, new finishes, minor… fire alarm, sprinkler Lake Contracting, Inc.
2019-01-31 Plumbing $67,343 23-R Fairmont St Renovate master bathroom. Includes removal of vanity, tiled floors, tub, and tub… Out of the Woods Construction & Cabinetry Inc.
2019-01-30 Fire Protection $472,647 16 Divinity Ave Interior renovation to approximately 2500 sq ft of lab space in the basement and… fire protection Shawmut Design and Construction
2019-01-30 Fire Protection $35,000 950 Cambridge St Office retro fit relocating offices and cubicles-some electrical and plumbing wo… fire alarm, sprinkler J&F Construction Inc
2019-01-30 Fire Protection $85,070 25 Carleton St MIT is replacing two X-ray machines with same.  Work includes disconnecting old,… sprinkler The Baldwin Companies
2019-01-30 General Construction $1,786,500 1713-A Massachusetts Ave, Unit 1 Modernization of existing 8 unit multi-family building 8 HVAC systems New installation New England Builders & Contractors
2019-01-30 General Construction $13,000 137 Fresh Pond Pkwy renovation of two existing bathrooms F&j Construction
2019-01-30 General Construction $6,500 2 Ballord Pl Build 5' x 8' Bathroom on 1st floor of existing house JCE Construction LLC
2019-01-30 General Construction $42,500 337 Harvard St, Unit 3 Bathroom renovation on 2nd floor Gibson Home Improvement
2019-01-30 Pool/Spa $381,206 16 Divinity Ave Interior renovation to the approximately 2350 sq ft on the 4th floor, south wing… Shawmut Design and Construction
2019-01-30 General Construction $20,000 50 Washburn Ave Demo existing interior and exterior siding of property Mattos Co. Inc
2019-01-30 Demolition $1,038,616 130 First St 6TH FLOOR TENANT FIT OUT - DEMOLITION AND RENOVATION OF OFFICE SPACE ERLAND CONSTRUCTION
2019-01-29 General Construction $36,000 8 Mercer Cir remove old concrete floor in basement and pour new floor m.f. reynolds inc
2019-01-29 General Construction $59,368 16-A Forest St Interior renovation of living unit 16a-41 per plans, including demo and disposal… 16A New installation Akelius
2019-01-29 Structural $14,025 13 Fairmont Ave Kitchen renovation and partial bathroom renovation (new sink/vanity).  Kitchen r… Kastelein General Contracting
2019-01-29 General Construction $60,155 19-A Forest St, Unit 44 Interior renovation of living unit 19A-44 per plans, including demo and disposal… 19A New installation AKELIUS
2019-01-29 General Construction $20,827 94 Foster St Kitchen Renovation Markarian Construction LLC
2019-01-29 Plumbing $47,000 220 Franklin St, Unit 1 Tear out and replace kitchen, tear out and replace bath,  replace all appliances… Timothy Wheeler
2019-01-29 General Construction $60,089 16 Forest St Interior renovation of living unit 16-44 per plans, including demo and disposal … Akelius
2019-01-29 General Construction $64,946 18 Forest St Interior renovation of living unit 18-42 per plans, including demo and disposal … Akelius
2019-01-29 General Construction $59,366 16-A Forest St Interior renovation of living unit 16a-31 per plans, including demo and disposal… 16A New installation Akelius
2019-01-29 General Construction $59,332 19 Forest St Interior renovation of living unit 19-33 per plans, including demo and disposal … AKELIUS
2019-01-29 General Construction $67,491 16-A Forest St Interior renovation of living unit 16a-32 per plans, including demo and disposal… 16A New installation Akelius
2019-01-29 General Construction $26,100 100 Magazine St, Unit 1 bathroom renovation Lair
2019-01-29 Windows/Doors $4,000 2 Arnold Cir, Unit 1 replacement entry door no structural pella windows
2019-01-28 Structural $3,900 16 Holly Ave Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes ×2 Homeworks Energy
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2019-01-28 Pool/Spa $790,879 300 Technology Sq THE PROJECT WILL CONSIST OF A COMPLETE  RENOVATION TO THE EXISTING APPROXIMATELY… The Richmond Group
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2019-01-28 General Construction $3,000 122 Auburn St Remodel second floor bathroom. Do makeover for first floor bathroom. Include pai… Charlie Allen Renovations, LLC
2019-01-28 Windows/Doors $80,000 118 Norfolk St Renovate bathrooms and kitchens in each unit.  New flooring.  Renovate interior … McLaughlin Building
2019-01-28 General Construction $35,000 361 Harvard St, Unit 8 Open divider wall to make room bigger. Build ladder for bookshelf. New kitchen c… A2B Property Services
2019-01-28 General Construction $60,354 16 Forest St Interior Renovation of living unit per plans, including demo and disposal of exi… Akelius
2019-01-28 General Construction $60,000 85 Putnam Ave, Unit 1 Kitchen and Bath Renovation Top Notch Builders
2019-01-28 Windows/Doors $192,000 43 Larchwood Dr Remodel kitchen, 1st floor bath, 3 windows to be replaced. insulate, finish wall… Brooke Construction LLC
2019-01-28 Plumbing $82,850 22 Brookford St, Unit 1 Demo first floor apartment to stud. Spray foam, insulate outside walls and ceili… Michael McCarthy
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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 14562+ Cambridge building permits — newest permit date: 2026-09-25 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 14,562 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 2026-09-25. Newest permit date: 2026-09-25. 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 14,562 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 14562 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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