# Building permits at 138 Irving St, Cambridge, MA A new building permitted May 14 at 55 Crescent St, then demolition Jun 8 at 53 Crescent St. 14 permits on record here. The newest, Sep 8, 2025: Plumbing permit, no description from the city. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 48 more permits (40 projects) since May 1. Two are for new buildings, the nearest 0.20 mi away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 8, 2025 | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Gas-1182408](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Gas-1182408/) | | Jul 30, 2025 | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1176091](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1176091/) | | Jul 22, 2025 | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1175199](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1175199/) | | Jul 22, 2025 | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1174814](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1174814/) | | Jun 26, 2025 | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1171280](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1171280/) | | May 13, 2025 | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-1158434](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-1158434/) | | May 8, 2025 | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-1160910](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-1160910/) | | Apr 28, 2025 | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [Sheet Metal-1160685](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Sheet%20Metal-1160685/) | | Jan 13, 2025 | New building | | Not listed | [Building: New Construction-1139237](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20New%20Construction-1139237/) | | Jan 10, 2025 | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1147797](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1147797/) | | Nov 19, 2024 | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Plumbing-1143595](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Plumbing-1143595/) | | Nov 5, 2024 | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1141912](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1141912/) | | Aug 1, 2024 | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-278053](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-278053/) | | Jul 17, 2024 | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-280388](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-280388/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 48 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### Next door (under 250 ft), 4 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 31, 2026 | [68 Francis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/68-francis-ave/) | 120 ft NW | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1223362](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1223362/) | | Jun 15, 2026 | [68 Francis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/68-francis-ave/) | 120 ft NW | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1193936](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1193936/) | | Jun 18, 2026 | [60 Francis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/60-francis-ave/) | 250 ft W | Roofing | | Not listed | [Roof-1215251](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Roof-1215251/) | | Jun 15, 2026 | [68 Francis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/68-francis-ave/) | 120 ft NW | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Plumbing-1215988](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Plumbing-1215988/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 14 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 6, 2026 | [50 Oxford St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/50-oxford-st/) | 870 ft SW | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1232421](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1232421/) | | Oct 2, 2026 | [77 Wendell St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/77-wendell-st/) | 910 ft NW | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1232059](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1232059/) | | Sep 17, 2026 | [22 Francis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/22-francis-ave/) | 890 ft S | Roofing | | Not listed | [Roof-1230697](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Roof-1230697/) | | Aug 27, 2026 | [57 Francis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/57-francis-ave/) | 370 ft W | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Plumbing-1227583](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Plumbing-1227583/) | | Aug 24, 2026 | [65 Hammond St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/65-hammond-st/) | 850 ft W | Demolition | | Not listed | [Demolition-1190770](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Demolition-1190770/) | | Jul 30, 2026 | [46 Carver St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/46-carver-st/) | 780 ft NW | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Short Form-1223393](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Short%20Form-1223393/) | | Jul 29, 2026 | [63 Sacramento St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/63-sacramento-st/) | 910 ft NW | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [Sheet Metal-1223055](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Sheet%20Metal-1223055/) | | Jul 21, 2026 | [61 Sacramento St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/61-sacramento-st/) | 940 ft NW | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Gas-1221845](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Gas-1221845/) | | Jul 1, 2026 | [29 Francis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/29-francis-ave/) | 830 ft SW | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1218147](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1218147/) | | Jun 29, 2026 | [29 Francis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/29-francis-ave/) | 830 ft SW | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Plumbing-1218513](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Plumbing-1218513/) | | Jun 14, 2026 | [45-B Museum St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/45--b-museum-st/) | 760 ft W | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1215221](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1215221/) | | Jun 5, 2026 | [94 Hammond St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/94-hammond-st/) | 550 ft W | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1213383](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1213383/) | | May 19, 2026 | [60 Sacramento St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/60-sacramento-st/) | 950 ft NW | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1211189](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1211189/) | | May 14, 2026 | [20 Carver St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/20-carver-st/) | 540 ft NW | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1210761](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1210761/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 30 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 5, 2026 | [53 Crescent St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/53-crescent-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Plumbing-1232864](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Plumbing-1232864/) | | Sep 16, 2026 | [73 Kirkland St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/73-kirkland-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1230139](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1230139/) | | Sep 11, 2026 | [35 Eustis St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/35-eustis-st/) | 0.25 mi NW | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Short Form-1229351](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Short%20Form-1229351/) | | Sep 1, 2026 | [21 Hammond St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/21-hammond-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Roofing | | Not listed | [Roof-1220265](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Roof-1220265/) | | Aug 26, 2026 | [57 Gorham St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/57-gorham-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1227181](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1227181/) | | Aug 18, 2026 | [61 Crescent St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/61-crescent-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Roofing | | Not listed | [Roof-1226656](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Roof-1226656/) | | Jul 31, 2026 | [43 Sacramento St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/43-sacramento-st/) | 0.25 mi NW | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Short Form-1222940](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Short%20Form-1222940/) | | Jul 29, 2026 | [43 Sacramento St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/43-sacramento-st/) | 0.25 mi NW | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Short Form-1222956](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Short%20Form-1222956/) | | Jun 5, 2026 | [43 Sacramento St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/43-sacramento-st/) | 0.25 mi NW | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Siding-1213954](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Siding-1213954/) | | Jun 5, 2026 | [43 Sacramento St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/43-sacramento-st/) | 0.25 mi NW | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Siding-1213948](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Siding-1213948/) | | Jul 28, 2026 | [6 Holden St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/6-holden-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-1205567](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-1205567/) | | Jul 22, 2026 | [60 Eustis St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/60-eustis-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Solar | | Not listed | [Solar Installation-1218479](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Solar%20Installation-1218479/) | | Jul 10, 2026 | [7 Francis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/7-francis-ave/) | 0.23 mi S | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Short Form-1219435](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Short%20Form-1219435/) | | Jul 9, 2026 | [38 Oxford St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/38-oxford-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1219259](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1219259/) | | Jun 8, 2026 | [38 Oxford St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/38-oxford-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1213555](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1213555/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [38 Oxford St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/38-oxford-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1213019](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1213019/) | | May 12, 2026 | [38 Oxford St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/38-oxford-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1207608](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1207608/) | | Jul 7, 2026 | [38 Crescent St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/38-crescent-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1219573](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1219573/) | | Jun 17, 2026 | [73 Kirkland St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/73-kirkland-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | New building | | Not listed | [Building: New Construction-1203565](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20New%20Construction-1203565/) | | Jun 15, 2026 | [38 Crescent St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/38-crescent-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Plumbing-1215650](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Plumbing-1215650/) | | May 8, 2026 | [38 Crescent St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/38-crescent-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Gas-1209856](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Gas-1209856/) | | Jun 8, 2026 | [43 Sacramento St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/43-sacramento-st/) | 0.25 mi NW | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1214474](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1214474/) | | Jun 8, 2026 | [53 Crescent St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/53-crescent-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Demolition | | Not listed | [Demolition-1195045](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Demolition-1195045/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [54 Sacramento St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/54-sacramento-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Roofing | | Not listed | [Roof-1212297](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Roof-1212297/) | | May 14, 2026 | [55 Crescent St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/55-crescent-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | New building | | Not listed | [Building: New Construction-1204446](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20New%20Construction-1204446/) | | May 14, 2026 | [53 Crescent St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/53-crescent-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-1204444](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-1204444/) | | May 6, 2026 | [1-3 Sedgwick Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/1--3-sedgwick-rd/) | 0.24 mi SE | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Gas-1209950](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Gas-1209950/) | | May 5, 2026 | [8 Francis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/8-francis-ave/) | 0.23 mi S | Roofing | | Not listed | [Roof-1209255](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Roof-1209255/) | | May 1, 2026 | [38 Oxford St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/38-oxford-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1209092](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1209092/) | | May 1, 2026 | [73 Kirkland St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/73-kirkland-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1208941](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1208941/) | ## Zoning requests nearby We don't list zoning cases for Cambridge yet. ## More on this street Other addresses on Irving St with permits, nearest house number first: - [133 Irving St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/133-irving-st/): newest permit Dec 24, 2025 - [114 Irving St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/114-irving-st/): newest permit Mar 11, 2025 - [95 Irving St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/95-irving-st/): newest permit Oct 23, 2025 - [84 Irving St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/84-irving-st/): newest permit Jun 13, 2025 - [49 Irving St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/49-irving-st/): newest permit Oct 5, 2026 - [44 Irving St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/44-irving-st/): newest permit Jan 29, 2025 - [36 Irving St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/36-irving-st/): newest permit Jan 23, 2025 - [36-4 Irving St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/36--4-irving-st/): newest permit Nov 8, 2024 - [30 Irving St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/30-irving-st/): newest permit Apr 7, 2025 - [29 Irving St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/29-irving-st/): newest permit Sep 28, 2026 --- Source: Cambridge Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.cambridgema.gov/d/3wsm-e5jx). Checked 2026-10-11 19:30 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/ Map, all 14 permits at this address and 48 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/138-irving-st/