# Building permits at 85 Cambridge St, Boston, MA Seven permits on record here. The newest, Dec 2, 2024: Wiring of x3 heat pump condenser. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 7 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Dec 2, 2024 | Electrical | wiring of x3 heat pump condenser | $2,500 | [E1672859](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1672859/) | | Oct 23, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Weatherization, Insulation, Air Sealing | $3,564 | [SF1661370](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1661370/) | | Aug 31, 2018 | Plumbing | Run water pipe for baseboard. Move water supply pipes. | $3,200 | [PL875131](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL875131/) | | Jun 14, 2018 | Addition | Enclose the open space in the garden unit on ground floor, within building lines. This space is below the dining/den space of the unit on the first floor above. The new space will be use as a living room/sun room for the ground level unit. New foundation will be dug out, new wall on two sides framed | $25,000 | [ALT758140](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT758140/) | | Oct 4, 2017 | Plumbing | Install backflow preventer for a new boiler for unit #2. | $100 | [PL762276](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL762276/) | | Oct 4, 2017 | Plumbing | New gas fired boiler being installed for unit #2. It is replacing a 35 year old boiler. | $4,000 | [G762201](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G762201/) | | Jun 4, 2014 | Alteration or repair | strip and re-vinyl | $18,500 | [SF367724](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF367724/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 7 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### Next door (under 250 ft), 3 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 6, 2026 | [6 Clinton Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-clinton-pl/) | 230 ft N | Alteration or repair | confirm occupancy of existing one-family (work to be done on short form SF1856616) | Not listed | [ALT1857387](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1857387/) | | Jul 29, 2026 | [90 Cambridge St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/90-cambridge-st/) | 160 ft S | Plumbing | This is for 99A Cambridge St, Charlestown, MA for the restaurant: Ali Baba. Repair vegetable sink | $1,200 | [PL1877540](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1877540/) | | Jun 3, 2026 | [6 Clinton Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-clinton-pl/) | 230 ft N | Roofing | -Install 11 square of architectural asphalt shingles -Install new lead counter flashing on chimney. -Replace the rubber membrane that is wrapped around the chimney. -Install 9 square of architectural asphalt shingles on the mansard roof plus 7 bump out roof over the windows | $19,950 | [SF1856616](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856616/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 4 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 7, 2026 | [1 Hadley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-hadley-st/) | 520 ft W | Roofing | strip and reroof, removal of existing asphalt shingles installation of 6 feet of ice and water shield, installation of new architectural roof shingles.. | $47,500 | [SF1906115](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1906115/) | | Sep 4, 2026 | [5 Parker St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-parker-st/) | 460 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Proposed a 3 story addition to the left of an existing building and convert an existing one family into a three family (as per plans). [ePlans] | $328,000 | [ALT1109288](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1109288/) | | Aug 13, 2026 | [28 Parker St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-parker-st/) | 330 ft W | Roofing | Install A Lifetime GAF Roofing System. Install A 060 Fully Adhered Rubber roofing system under decking system. Instal A New Wolf Siding & PVC Trim System. Install Andersen Windows and Sliding Door. Install New Jen-wen doors. Remove existing decks & Install identical Wolf Decking & railing systems. | $189,616 | [SF1874674](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1874674/) | | Aug 11, 2026 | [1 Hadley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-hadley-st/) | 520 ft W | Electrical | Install gas furnace with central air conditioning | $9,452 | [E1884076](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1884076/) | ## Zoning requests nearby There are no zoning requests on file within ¼ mi. Boston's feed was last read Oct 11. ## More on this street Other addresses on Cambridge St with permits, nearest house number first: - [87 Cambridge St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/87-cambridge-st/): newest permit Apr 30, 2026 - [83 Cambridge St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/83-cambridge-st/): newest permit Feb 4, 2025 - [90 Cambridge St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/90-cambridge-st/): newest permit Jul 29, 2026 - [100 Cambridge St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/100-cambridge-st/): newest permit Jul 9, 2026 - [106-120 Cambridge St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/106--120-cambridge-st/): newest permit Oct 1, 2025 - [52 Cambridge St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/52-cambridge-st/): newest permit Oct 5, 2026 - [131 Cambridge St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/131-cambridge-st/): newest permit Mar 6, 2026 - [148 Cambridge St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/148-cambridge-st/): newest permit Oct 27, 2025 - [156-172 Cambridge St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/156--172-cambridge-st/): newest permit Dec 29, 2025 - [161-171 Cambridge St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/161--171-cambridge-st/): newest permit Oct 2, 2025 --- Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-11 05:45 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/ Zoning requests come from the Boston Zoning Board of Appeal tracker (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/zoning-board-of-appeal-tracker). We read it Oct 11, 04:17 UTC. Map, all 7 permits at this address and 7 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-cambridge-st/