# Building permits at 2 Chestnut St, Cambridge, MA 12 permits issued within a quarter mile in the last 30 days, at least twice the monthly pace before that. 10 permits on record here. The newest, Nov 17, 2025: Addition permit, no description from the city. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 32 more permits (28 projects) since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Nov 17, 2025 | Addition | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-1190136](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-1190136/) | | Apr 19, 2024 | Addition | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-264350](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-264350/) | | Jul 3, 2023 | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-229341](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-229341/) | | Jul 3, 2023 | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-229326](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-229326/) | | Jun 28, 2023 | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [Mechanical-223189](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Mechanical-223189/) | | Apr 7, 2023 | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [Mechanical-216283](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Mechanical-216283/) | | Jun 22, 2021 | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-128263](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-128263/) | | Jun 8, 2021 | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Plumbing-125026](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Plumbing-125026/) | | Jun 26, 2020 | Addition | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-72880](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-72880/) | | Jan 24, 2020 | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [Mechanical-65123](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Mechanical-65123/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 32 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 20 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 1, 2026 | [5 Fort Washington Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/5-fort-washington-pl/) | 500 ft N | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Gas-1232592](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Gas-1232592/) | | Sep 25, 2026 | [86 Henry St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/86-henry-st/) | 900 ft W | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Plumbing-1231781](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Plumbing-1231781/) | | Sep 23, 2026 | [640 Memorial Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/640-memorial-dr/) | 960 ft W | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1227677](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1227677/) | | Sep 22, 2026 | [640 Memorial Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/640-memorial-dr/) | 960 ft W | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1230663](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1230663/) | | Aug 12, 2026 | [640 Memorial Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/640-memorial-dr/) | 960 ft W | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1223849](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1223849/) | | Sep 21, 2026 | [620 Memorial Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/620-memorial-dr/) | 520 ft SW | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1230929](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1230929/) | | Sep 17, 2026 | [620 Memorial Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/620-memorial-dr/) | 520 ft SW | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1229786](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1229786/) | | Aug 12, 2026 | [86 Henry St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/86-henry-st/) | 900 ft W | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Short Form-1224362](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Short%20Form-1224362/) | | Jul 20, 2026 | [302 Brookline St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/302-brookline-st/) | 710 ft NW | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1217209](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1217209/) | | Jul 13, 2026 | [20-22 Peters St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/20--22-peters-st/) | 730 ft N | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1219538](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1219538/) | | Jul 8, 2026 | [308 Brookline St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/308-brookline-st/) | 700 ft NW | Addition | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-1216435](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-1216435/) | | Jul 6, 2026 | [20-22 Peters St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/20--22-peters-st/) | 730 ft N | Addition | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-1217911](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-1217911/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [67 Allston St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/67-allston-st/) | 890 ft N | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Plumbing-1212161](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Plumbing-1212161/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [69 Chestnut St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/69-chestnut-st/) | 580 ft NW | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1213143](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1213143/) | | May 28, 2026 | [69 Chestnut St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/69-chestnut-st/) | 580 ft NW | Addition | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-1212308](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-1212308/) | | May 27, 2026 | [85 Allston St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/85-allston-st/) | 940 ft N | Addition | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-1212925](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-1212925/) | | May 5, 2026 | [85 Allston St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/85-allston-st/) | 940 ft N | Addition | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-1205202](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-1205202/) | | May 21, 2026 | [266 Brookline St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/266-brookline-st/) | 860 ft N | Sign | | Not listed | [Signs-1210084](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Signs-1210084/) | | May 15, 2026 | [67 Allston St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/67-allston-st/) | 890 ft N | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1211519](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1211519/) | | May 4, 2026 | [67 Allston St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/67-allston-st/) | 890 ft N | Addition | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-1206257](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-1206257/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 12 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 29, 2026 | [17 Rockingham St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/17-rockingham-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Siding-1231332](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Siding-1231332/) | | Sep 29, 2026 | [17 Rockingham St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/17-rockingham-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1231480](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1231480/) | | Sep 22, 2026 | [40 Erie St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/40-erie-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Addition | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-1229553](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-1229553/) | | Sep 21, 2026 | [289-291 Pearl St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/289--291-pearl-st/) | 0.25 mi NW | Addition | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-1231044](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-1231044/) | | Sep 11, 2026 | [116 Chestnut St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/116-chestnut-st/) | 0.19 mi NW | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Short Form-1230106](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Short%20Form-1230106/) | | Sep 11, 2026 | [305 Pearl St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/305-pearl-st/) | 0.25 mi NW | Addition | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-1229704](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-1229704/) | | Aug 21, 2026 | [314 Pearl St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/314-pearl-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Roofing | | Not listed | [Roof-1226660](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Roof-1226660/) | | Aug 12, 2026 | [137 Allston St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/137-allston-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1224840](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1224840/) | | Jul 13, 2026 | [289-291 Pearl St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/289--291-pearl-st/) | 0.25 mi NW | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Short Form-1220173](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Short%20Form-1220173/) | | Jun 25, 2026 | [133-137 Chestnut St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/133--137-chestnut-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Addition | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-1217682](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-1217682/) | | May 29, 2026 | [266-276 Pearl St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/266--276-pearl-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1207929](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1207929/) | | May 26, 2026 | [21 Acorn St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/21-acorn-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1212848](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1212848/) | ## More on this street Other addresses on Chestnut St with permits, nearest house number first: - [20 Chestnut St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/20-chestnut-st/): newest permit Apr 30, 2026 - [48 Chestnut St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/48-chestnut-st/): newest permit Mar 18, 2026 - [52 Chestnut St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/52-chestnut-st/): newest permit Feb 2, 2026 - [55 Chestnut St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/55-chestnut-st/): newest permit Jul 22, 2025 - [69 Chestnut St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/69-chestnut-st/): newest permit Feb 2, 2026 - [108 Chestnut St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/108-chestnut-st/): newest permit Jan 20, 2026 - [116 Chestnut St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/116-chestnut-st/): newest permit Sep 11, 2026 - [122 Chestnut St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/122-chestnut-st/): newest permit Nov 26, 2024 - [124 Chestnut St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/124-chestnut-st/): newest permit Nov 4, 2024 - [125 Chestnut St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/125-chestnut-st/): newest permit Nov 21, 2025 --- Source: Cambridge Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.cambridgema.gov/d/3wsm-e5jx). Checked 2026-10-06 18:56 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/ Map, all 10 permits at this address and 32 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/2-chestnut-st/