# Building permits at 16 Forest St, Cambridge, MA A new building permitted May 14 at 55 Crescent St, then demolition Jun 8 at 53 Crescent St. 82 permits on record here. The newest, May 18: Electrical permit, no description from the city. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 112 more permits (95 projects) since May 1. Three are for new buildings, the nearest 120 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | May 18, 2026 | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1211200](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1211200/) | | Mar 27, 2026 | Addition | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-1203852](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-1203852/) | | Jan 27, 2026 | Addition | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-1193088](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-1193088/) | | Oct 8, 2025 | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [Mechanical-1186065](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Mechanical-1186065/) | | Aug 8, 2025 | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Plumbing-1177884](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Plumbing-1177884/) | | Aug 8, 2025 | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Gas-1177885](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Gas-1177885/) | | Aug 1, 2025 | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1176884](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1176884/) | | Jun 24, 2025 | Addition | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-1168616](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-1168616/) | | Jan 31, 2025 | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1149988](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1149988/) | | Oct 22, 2024 | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1139964](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1139964/) | | Oct 22, 2024 | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1139963](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1139963/) | | Sep 26, 2024 | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Plumbing-290458](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Plumbing-290458/) | | Sep 26, 2024 | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Plumbing-290457](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Plumbing-290457/) | | Sep 10, 2024 | Addition | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-287183](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-287183/) | | Sep 10, 2024 | Addition | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-287179](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-287179/) | | Mar 28, 2024 | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-263293](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-263293/) | | Mar 25, 2024 | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Plumbing-263052](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Plumbing-263052/) | | Mar 11, 2024 | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-261167](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-261167/) | | Mar 5, 2024 | Addition | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-259121](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-259121/) | | Nov 22, 2023 | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-248322](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-248322/) | | Oct 4, 2022 | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-194567](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-194567/) | | Jun 16, 2022 | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Plumbing-179928](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Plumbing-179928/) | | Jun 14, 2022 | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-179677](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-179677/) | | Jun 8, 2022 | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Plumbing-179372](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Plumbing-179372/) | | Jun 8, 2022 | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Gas-179373](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Gas-179373/) | | Jun 6, 2022 | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [Mechanical-178122](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Mechanical-178122/) | | Jun 6, 2022 | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [Mechanical-178116](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Mechanical-178116/) | | May 20, 2022 | Addition | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-171862](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-171862/) | | Apr 27, 2022 | Addition | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-171783](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-171783/) | | Aug 11, 2021 | Addition | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-132289](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-132289/) | | Jun 23, 2020 | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [Mechanical-50205](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Mechanical-50205/) | | Nov 25, 2019 | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-60981](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-60981/) | | Aug 1, 2019 | Roofing | | Not listed | [Roof-51129](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Roof-51129/) | | Jul 29, 2019 | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-52202](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-52202/) | | Jul 25, 2019 | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Plumbing-52367](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Plumbing-52367/) | | Jul 25, 2019 | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Plumbing-52365](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Plumbing-52365/) | | Jul 24, 2019 | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-52203](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-52203/) | | Jul 22, 2019 | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [Sheet Metal-51740](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Sheet%20Metal-51740/) | | Jul 22, 2019 | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [Sheet Metal-51735](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Sheet%20Metal-51735/) | | Jul 22, 2019 | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [Sheet Metal-51734](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Sheet%20Metal-51734/) | | Jul 22, 2019 | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [Mechanical-51749](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Mechanical-51749/) | | Jul 22, 2019 | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [Mechanical-51746](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Mechanical-51746/) | | Jul 22, 2019 | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [Mechanical-51745](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Mechanical-51745/) | | Jul 22, 2019 | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [Mechanical-51744](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Mechanical-51744/) | | Jul 22, 2019 | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [Mechanical-51743](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Mechanical-51743/) | | Jul 22, 2019 | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [Mechanical-51742](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Mechanical-51742/) | | Jul 22, 2019 | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [Mechanical-51741](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Mechanical-51741/) | | Jul 22, 2019 | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [Mechanical-51737](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Mechanical-51737/) | | Jul 22, 2019 | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [Mechanical-51736](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Mechanical-51736/) | | Jun 27, 2019 | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-50219](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-50219/) | | Jun 17, 2019 | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [Sheet Metal-48682](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Sheet%20Metal-48682/) | | Jun 17, 2019 | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [Sheet Metal-48681](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Sheet%20Metal-48681/) | | Jun 10, 2019 | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-48725](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-48725/) | | Jun 4, 2019 | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-48315](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-48315/) | | May 15, 2019 | Addition | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-46570](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-46570/) | | May 14, 2019 | Addition | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-46572](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-46572/) | | May 10, 2019 | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [Sheet Metal-46233](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Sheet%20Metal-46233/) | | May 6, 2019 | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [Sheet Metal-46244](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Sheet%20Metal-46244/) | | May 6, 2019 | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [Sheet Metal-46242](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Sheet%20Metal-46242/) | | May 6, 2019 | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [Sheet Metal-46231](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Sheet%20Metal-46231/) | | Apr 25, 2019 | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-45501](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-45501/) | | Apr 11, 2019 | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-44397](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-44397/) | | Mar 12, 2019 | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Plumbing-32992](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Plumbing-32992/) | | Mar 12, 2019 | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Plumbing-32983](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Plumbing-32983/) | | Mar 12, 2019 | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Gas-33004](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Gas-33004/) | | Mar 12, 2019 | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Gas-33003](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Gas-33003/) | | Mar 7, 2019 | Addition | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-31160](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-31160/) | | Feb 19, 2019 | Addition | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-31181](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-31181/) | | Feb 14, 2019 | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Gas-30179](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Gas-30179/) | | Feb 11, 2019 | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Plumbing-30163](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Plumbing-30163/) | | Feb 11, 2019 | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Gas-30174](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Gas-30174/) | | Feb 11, 2019 | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-31653](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-31653/) | | Dec 21, 2018 | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Plumbing-29594](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Plumbing-29594/) | | Dec 21, 2018 | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Plumbing-29593](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Plumbing-29593/) | | Dec 21, 2018 | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Gas-29602](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Gas-29602/) | | Dec 21, 2018 | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Gas-29600](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Gas-29600/) | | Nov 20, 2018 | Addition | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-26018](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-26018/) | | Nov 20, 2018 | Addition | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-25983](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-25983/) | | Nov 19, 2018 | Addition | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-25971](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-25971/) | | Sep 27, 2018 | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-22103](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-22103/) | | Sep 13, 2018 | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-21140](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-21140/) | | Aug 14, 2018 | Fire systems | | Not listed | [Sprinkler and Standpipe-18118](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Sprinkler%20and%20Standpipe-18118/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 112 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### Next door (under 250 ft), 14 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 29, 2026 | [64 Frost St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/64-frost-st/) | 230 ft SW | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Gas-1232082](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Gas-1232082/) | | Sep 17, 2026 | [15 Forest St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/15-forest-st/) | 120 ft NW | Fire systems | | Not listed | [Sprinkler and Standpipe-1228799](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Sprinkler%20and%20Standpipe-1228799/) | | Sep 4, 2026 | [15 Forest St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/15-forest-st/) | 120 ft NW | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1229283](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1229283/) | | Jul 28, 2026 | [16-A Forest St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/16--a-forest-st/) | 45 ft S | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1222656](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1222656/) | | Jul 28, 2026 | [16-A Forest St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/16--a-forest-st/) | 45 ft S | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1222652](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1222652/) | | Jul 6, 2026 | [16-A Forest St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/16--a-forest-st/) | 45 ft S | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1211738](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1211738/) | | Jul 7, 2026 | [15 Forest St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/15-forest-st/) | 120 ft NW | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Plumbing-1219717](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Plumbing-1219717/) | | Jun 18, 2026 | [15 Forest St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/15-forest-st/) | 120 ft NW | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1216078](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1216078/) | | Jun 4, 2026 | [19-A Forest St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/19--a-forest-st/) | 170 ft N | Addition | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-1206990](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-1206990/) | | Jun 3, 2026 | [15 Forest St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/15-forest-st/) | 120 ft NW | New building | | Not listed | [Building: New Construction-1202417](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20New%20Construction-1202417/) | | May 29, 2026 | [16-A Forest St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/16--a-forest-st/) | 45 ft S | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Plumbing-1213423](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Plumbing-1213423/) | | May 29, 2026 | [16-A Forest St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/16--a-forest-st/) | 45 ft S | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Plumbing-1213421](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Plumbing-1213421/) | | May 6, 2026 | [16-A Forest St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/16--a-forest-st/) | 45 ft S | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Plumbing-1209676](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Plumbing-1209676/) | | May 6, 2026 | [16-A Forest St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/16--a-forest-st/) | 45 ft S | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Gas-1209677](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Gas-1209677/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 54 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 1, 2026 | [5 Arlington St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/5-arlington-st/) | 980 ft NW | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Short Form-1232687](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Short%20Form-1232687/) | | Sep 23, 2026 | [9 Lancaster St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/9-lancaster-st/) | 890 ft W | Roofing | | Not listed | [Roof-1229576](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Roof-1229576/) | | Sep 23, 2026 | [2-4 Traymore St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/2--4-traymore-st/) | 750 ft SE | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Short Form-1231705](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Short%20Form-1231705/) | | Sep 21, 2026 | [13 Lancaster St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/13-lancaster-st/) | 960 ft W | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1219713](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1219713/) | | Sep 21, 2026 | [34 Prentiss St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/34-prentiss-st/) | 290 ft S | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Short Form-1230970](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Short%20Form-1230970/) | | Sep 17, 2026 | [8-A Forest St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/8--a-forest-st/) | 320 ft W | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Short Form-1230936](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Short%20Form-1230936/) | | Sep 15, 2026 | [135 Oxford St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/135-oxford-st/) | 290 ft NE | New building | | Not listed | [Building: New Construction-1223920](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20New%20Construction-1223920/) | | Sep 11, 2026 | [1730 Massachusetts Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/1730-massachusetts-ave/) | 800 ft SW | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1228841](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1228841/) | | Sep 11, 2026 | [35 Eustis St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/35-eustis-st/) | 880 ft SE | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Short Form-1229351](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Short%20Form-1229351/) | | Sep 8, 2026 | [1783 Massachusetts Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/1783-massachusetts-ave/) | 660 ft NW | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Short Form-1228825](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Short%20Form-1228825/) | | Sep 4, 2026 | [1783 Massachusetts Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/1783-massachusetts-ave/) | 660 ft NW | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Plumbing-1228827](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Plumbing-1228827/) | | Sep 3, 2026 | [20 Garfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/20-garfield-st/) | 680 ft SW | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Short Form-1228242](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Short%20Form-1228242/) | | Sep 1, 2026 | [1775 Massachusetts Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/1775-massachusetts-ave/) | 610 ft W | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Plumbing-1228666](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Plumbing-1228666/) | | Aug 27, 2026 | [6 Traymore St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/6-traymore-st/) | 730 ft SE | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1226419](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1226419/) | | Aug 20, 2026 | [45 Garfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/45-garfield-st/) | 500 ft S | Addition | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-1217995](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-1217995/) | | Aug 12, 2026 | [1761 Massachusetts Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/1761-massachusetts-ave/) | 600 ft W | Addition | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-1225435](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-1225435/) | | Aug 4, 2026 | [1775 Massachusetts Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/1775-massachusetts-ave/) | 610 ft W | Addition | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-1222554](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-1222554/) | | Jul 31, 2026 | [43 Sacramento St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/43-sacramento-st/) | 980 ft SE | 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/) | 980 ft SE | 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/) | 980 ft SE | 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/) | 980 ft SE | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Siding-1213948](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Siding-1213948/) | | Jul 27, 2026 | [6 Forest St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/6-forest-st/) | 350 ft W | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Siding-1222106](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Siding-1222106/) | | Jul 27, 2026 | [137 Oxford St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/137-oxford-st/) | 290 ft NE | Addition | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-1220840](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-1220840/) | | Jul 22, 2026 | [1783 Massachusetts Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/1783-massachusetts-ave/) | 660 ft NW | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [Sheet Metal-1218081](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Sheet%20Metal-1218081/) | | Jul 21, 2026 | [1815 Massachusetts Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/1815-massachusetts-ave/) | 920 ft NW | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1221499](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1221499/) | | Jul 14, 2026 | [1815 Massachusetts Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/1815-massachusetts-ave/) | 920 ft NW | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1219904](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1219904/) | | Jul 13, 2026 | [6 Forest St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/6-forest-st/) | 350 ft W | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Plumbing-1220278](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Plumbing-1220278/) | | Jul 10, 2026 | [3 Newport Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/3-newport-rd/) | 510 ft NW | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Short Form-1219203](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Short%20Form-1219203/) | | Jul 9, 2026 | [15 Crescent St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/15-crescent-st/) | 830 ft SE | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [Mechanical-1219980](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Mechanical-1219980/) | | Jul 7, 2026 | [38 Crescent St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/38-crescent-st/) | 990 ft SE | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1219573](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1219573/) | | Jul 7, 2026 | [1815 Massachusetts Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/1815-massachusetts-ave/) | 920 ft NW | Addition | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-1216164](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-1216164/) | | May 22, 2026 | [1815 Massachusetts Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/1815-massachusetts-ave/) | 920 ft NW | Addition | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-1205550](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-1205550/) | | Jun 30, 2026 | [8-A Forest St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/8--a-forest-st/) | 320 ft W | Addition | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-1212385](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-1212385/) | | Jun 24, 2026 | [86 Oxford St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/86-oxford-st/) | 1,000 ft S | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [Mechanical-1216692](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Mechanical-1216692/) | | Jun 23, 2026 | [86 Oxford St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/86-oxford-st/) | 1,000 ft S | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1216708](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1216708/) | | Jun 23, 2026 | [4 Newport Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/4-newport-rd/) | 530 ft NW | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1216612](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1216612/) | | May 18, 2026 | [4 Newport Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/4-newport-rd/) | 530 ft NW | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1211351](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1211351/) | | Jun 22, 2026 | [1783 Massachusetts Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/1783-massachusetts-ave/) | 660 ft NW | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1208559](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1208559/) | | Jun 17, 2026 | [139 Oxford St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/139-oxford-st/) | 350 ft NE | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1215640](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1215640/) | | Jun 16, 2026 | [15 Traymore St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/15-traymore-st/) | 640 ft SE | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1216111](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1216111/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [15 Traymore St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/15-traymore-st/) | 640 ft SE | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1213263](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1213263/) | | Jun 15, 2026 | [38 Crescent St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/38-crescent-st/) | 990 ft SE | 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/) | 990 ft SE | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Gas-1209856](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Gas-1209856/) | | Jun 9, 2026 | [114 Oxford St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/114-oxford-st/) | 560 ft SE | Roofing | | Not listed | [Roof-1214572](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Roof-1214572/) | | Jun 8, 2026 | [43 Sacramento St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/43-sacramento-st/) | 980 ft SE | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1214474](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1214474/) | | Jun 8, 2026 | [6 Forest St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/6-forest-st/) | 350 ft W | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1214116](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1214116/) | | Jun 3, 2026 | [15 Traymore St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/15-traymore-st/) | 640 ft SE | Solar | | Not listed | [Solar Installation-1213260](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Solar%20Installation-1213260/) | | Jun 3, 2026 | [31 Crescent St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/31-crescent-st/) | 890 ft SE | Addition | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-1214316](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-1214316/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [1730 Massachusetts Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/1730-massachusetts-ave/) | 800 ft SW | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1212845](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1212845/) | | May 28, 2026 | [126 Oxford St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/126-oxford-st/) | 330 ft SE | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1212519](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1212519/) | | May 20, 2026 | [5 Traymore St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/5-traymore-st/) | 700 ft SE | Addition | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-1212316](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-1212316/) | | May 15, 2026 | [9 Lancaster St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/9-lancaster-st/) | 890 ft W | Roofing | | Not listed | [Roof-1210366](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Roof-1210366/) | | May 15, 2026 | [126 Oxford St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/126-oxford-st/) | 330 ft SE | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Plumbing-1211573](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Plumbing-1211573/) | | May 14, 2026 | [1730 Massachusetts Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/1730-massachusetts-ave/) | 800 ft SW | Addition | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-1206393](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-1206393/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 44 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 21, 2026 | [1847 Massachusetts Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/1847-massachusetts-ave/) | 0.22 mi NW | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1231182](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1231182/) | | Jul 28, 2026 | [1847 Massachusetts Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/1847-massachusetts-ave/) | 0.22 mi NW | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1221292](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1221292/) | | Sep 16, 2026 | [42 Bowdoin St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/42-bowdoin-st/) | 0.25 mi W | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Short Form-1230803](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Short%20Form-1230803/) | | Sep 16, 2026 | [9 Hurlbut St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/9-hurlbut-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Addition | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-1215753](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-1215753/) | | Sep 15, 2026 | [11 Linnaean St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/11-linnaean-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Plumbing-1230184](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Plumbing-1230184/) | | Sep 15, 2026 | [11 Linnaean St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/11-linnaean-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Gas-1230186](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Gas-1230186/) | | Sep 4, 2026 | [26 Hurlbut St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/26-hurlbut-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1228390](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1228390/) | | Sep 1, 2026 | [10 Mt Vernon St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/10-mt-vernon-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1225572](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1225572/) | | Aug 31, 2026 | [1700 Massachusetts Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/1700-massachusetts-ave/) | 0.20 mi SW | Addition | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-1211677](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-1211677/) | | Aug 27, 2026 | [1847 Massachusetts Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/1847-massachusetts-ave/) | 0.22 mi NW | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Plumbing-1228301](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Plumbing-1228301/) | | Aug 26, 2026 | [57 Gorham St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/57-gorham-st/) | 0.23 mi S | 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/) | 0.22 mi SE | Roofing | | Not listed | [Roof-1226656](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Roof-1226656/) | | Aug 11, 2026 | [10 Mt Vernon St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/10-mt-vernon-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [Mechanical-1224495](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Mechanical-1224495/) | | Aug 11, 2026 | [42 Sacramento St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/42-sacramento-st/) | 0.19 mi S | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [Mechanical-1224355](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Mechanical-1224355/) | | Aug 10, 2026 | [14-R Sacramento St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/14--r-sacramento-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Gas-1223610](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Gas-1223610/) | | Aug 7, 2026 | [42 Sacramento St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/42-sacramento-st/) | 0.19 mi S | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1224428](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1224428/) | | Aug 7, 2026 | [16-18 Bowdoin St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/16--18-bowdoin-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Addition | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-1219795](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-1219795/) | | Aug 3, 2026 | [14 Sacramento St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/14-sacramento-st/) | 0.19 mi S | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Plumbing-1223010](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Plumbing-1223010/) | | Jul 31, 2026 | [10 Linnaean St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/10-linnaean-st/) | 0.19 mi W | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Short Form-1223735](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Short%20Form-1223735/) | | Jul 29, 2026 | [63 Sacramento St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/63-sacramento-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [Sheet Metal-1223055](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Sheet%20Metal-1223055/) | | Jul 22, 2026 | [60 Eustis St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/60-eustis-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Solar | | Not listed | [Solar Installation-1218479](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Solar%20Installation-1218479/) | | Jul 22, 2026 | [1847 Massachusetts Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/1847-massachusetts-ave/) | 0.22 mi NW | Sign | | Not listed | [Signs-1212058](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Signs-1212058/) | | Jul 21, 2026 | [61 Sacramento St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/61-sacramento-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Gas-1221845](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Gas-1221845/) | | Jul 15, 2026 | [31-35 Mt Vernon St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/31--35-mt-vernon-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Plumbing-1220962](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Plumbing-1220962/) | | Jul 15, 2026 | [31-35 Mt Vernon St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/31--35-mt-vernon-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Gas-1220965](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Gas-1220965/) | | Jul 13, 2026 | [18 Upland Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/18-upland-rd/) | 0.25 mi NW | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1219838](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1219838/) | | Jul 7, 2026 | [41 Wendell St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/41-wendell-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Gas-1219645](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Gas-1219645/) | | Jul 7, 2026 | [18 Upland Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/18-upland-rd/) | 0.25 mi NW | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Gas-1219550](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Gas-1219550/) | | Jul 6, 2026 | [18 Upland Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/18-upland-rd/) | 0.25 mi NW | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Plumbing-1219094](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Plumbing-1219094/) | | Jul 1, 2026 | [1847 Massachusetts Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/1847-massachusetts-ave/) | 0.22 mi NW | Addition | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-1214557](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-1214557/) | | Jun 24, 2026 | [14 Bowdoin St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/14-bowdoin-st/) | 0.25 mi SW | Addition | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-1215553](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-1215553/) | | Jun 17, 2026 | [22-24 Agassiz St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/22--24-agassiz-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Roofing | | Not listed | [Roof-1216572](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Roof-1216572/) | | Jun 12, 2026 | [18 Upland Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/18-upland-rd/) | 0.25 mi NW | Addition | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-1214575](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-1214575/) | | Jun 8, 2026 | [36 Mt Vernon St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/36-mt-vernon-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Roofing | | Not listed | [Roof-1214544](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Roof-1214544/) | | Jun 8, 2026 | [53 Crescent St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/53-crescent-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Demolition | | Not listed | [Demolition-1195045](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Demolition-1195045/) | | Jun 2, 2026 | [3 Sacramento St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/3-sacramento-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1213256](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1213256/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [54 Sacramento St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/54-sacramento-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Roofing | | Not listed | [Roof-1212297](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Roof-1212297/) | | May 28, 2026 | [42 Sacramento St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/42-sacramento-st/) | 0.19 mi S | Addition | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-1209535](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-1209535/) | | May 20, 2026 | [822 Somerville Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/822-somerville-ave/) | 0.24 mi N | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1212028](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1212028/) | | May 19, 2026 | [60 Sacramento St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/60-sacramento-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1211189](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1211189/) | | May 14, 2026 | [55 Crescent St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/55-crescent-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | 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 SE | Addition | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-1204444](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-1204444/) | | May 12, 2026 | [42 Sacramento St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/42-sacramento-st/) | 0.19 mi S | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1209802](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1209802/) | | May 12, 2026 | [22 Agassiz St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/22-agassiz-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Addition | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-1209927](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-1209927/) | ## More on this street Other addresses on Forest St with permits, nearest house number first: - [15 Forest St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/15-forest-st/): newest permit Sep 17, 2026 - [17 Forest St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/17-forest-st/): newest permit Jan 6, 2026 - [18 Forest St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/18-forest-st/): newest permit Oct 8, 2025 - [7 Forest St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/7-forest-st/): newest permit Mar 18, 2025 - [6 Forest St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/6-forest-st/): newest permit Jul 27, 2026 - [2 Forest St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/2-forest-st/): newest permit Mar 11, 2026 --- Source: Cambridge Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.cambridgema.gov/d/3wsm-e5jx). Checked 2026-10-07 07:50 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/ Map, all 82 permits at this address and 112 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/16-forest-st/