# Building permits at 21 Tenney St, Cambridge, MA Nine permits on record here. The newest, May 11: Alteration or repair permit, no description from the city. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 57 more permits (49 projects) since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | May 11, 2026 | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-1210798](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-1210798/) | | Dec 11, 2025 | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Plumbing-1192843](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Plumbing-1192843/) | | Nov 24, 2025 | Solar | | Not listed | [Solar Installation-1189098](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Solar%20Installation-1189098/) | | Nov 24, 2025 | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1191237](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1191237/) | | Nov 12, 2025 | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1189101](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1189101/) | | Jun 26, 2024 | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-277516](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-277516/) | | Jun 24, 2024 | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Plumbing-277550](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Plumbing-277550/) | | Mar 17, 2021 | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-110818](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-110818/) | | Mar 9, 2021 | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Plumbing-110750](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Plumbing-110750/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 57 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### Next door (under 250 ft), 2 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 5, 2026 | [44 Russell St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/44-russell-st/) | 200 ft NW | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1231897](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1231897/) | | Jul 29, 2026 | [186 Elm St N](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/186-elm-st-n/) | 95 ft E | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Short Form-1222318](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Short%20Form-1222318/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 28 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 7, 2026 | [1 Russell St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/1-russell-st/) | 800 ft SW | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [Mechanical-1232279](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Mechanical-1232279/) | | Oct 6, 2026 | [1 Russell St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/1-russell-st/) | 800 ft SW | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1232315](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1232315/) | | Sep 29, 2026 | [2067 Massachusetts Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/2067-massachusetts-ave/) | 800 ft SW | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [Sheet Metal-1230940](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Sheet%20Metal-1230940/) | | Sep 29, 2026 | [2067 Massachusetts Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/2067-massachusetts-ave/) | 800 ft SW | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [Sheet Metal-1230933](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Sheet%20Metal-1230933/) | | Sep 18, 2026 | [79 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/79-orchard-st/) | 270 ft SW | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1230707](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1230707/) | | Sep 10, 2026 | [7 Beech St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/7-beech-st/) | 810 ft S | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1229807](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1229807/) | | Sep 1, 2026 | [1 Russell St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/1-russell-st/) | 800 ft SW | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Short Form-1223583](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Short%20Form-1223583/) | | Aug 17, 2026 | [79 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/79-orchard-st/) | 270 ft SW | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Plumbing-1226354](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Plumbing-1226354/) | | Aug 14, 2026 | [20 Russell St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/20-russell-st/) | 480 ft SW | Roofing | | Not listed | [Roof-1225735](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Roof-1225735/) | | Jul 23, 2026 | [2029 Massachusetts Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/2029-massachusetts-ave/) | 770 ft S | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [Mechanical-1220718](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Mechanical-1220718/) | | Jul 13, 2026 | [10 Beech St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/10-beech-st/) | 840 ft S | Fire systems | | Not listed | [Sprinkler and Standpipe-1217982](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Sprinkler%20and%20Standpipe-1217982/) | | Jul 8, 2026 | [16 Beech St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/16-beech-st/) | 780 ft SE | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Plumbing-1219834](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Plumbing-1219834/) | | Jun 15, 2026 | [16 Beech St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/16-beech-st/) | 780 ft SE | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1215482](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1215482/) | | Jun 14, 2026 | [158 Elm St N](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/158-elm-st-n/) | 580 ft SE | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1215222](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1215222/) | | Jun 8, 2026 | [16 Blake St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/16-blake-st/) | 640 ft S | Roofing | | Not listed | [Roof-1214719](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Roof-1214719/) | | Jun 8, 2026 | [1 Russell St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/1-russell-st/) | 800 ft SW | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Gas-1214995](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Gas-1214995/) | | Jun 4, 2026 | [16 Blake St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/16-blake-st/) | 640 ft S | Solar | | Not listed | [Solar Installation-1213356](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Solar%20Installation-1213356/) | | Jun 3, 2026 | [16 Blake St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/16-blake-st/) | 640 ft S | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1213364](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1213364/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [73 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/73-orchard-st/) | 260 ft SW | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-1209907](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-1209907/) | | May 29, 2026 | [2161 Massachusetts Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/2161-massachusetts-ave/) | 970 ft W | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1212289](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1212289/) | | May 20, 2026 | [9-B Russell St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/9--b-russell-st/) | 720 ft W | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Plumbing-1212231](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Plumbing-1212231/) | | May 20, 2026 | [9-B Russell St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/9--b-russell-st/) | 720 ft W | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Gas-1212228](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Gas-1212228/) | | May 20, 2026 | [60 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/60-orchard-st/) | 380 ft S | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Gas-1211968](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Gas-1211968/) | | May 20, 2026 | [10 Chester St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/10-chester-st/) | 970 ft W | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Gas-1208801](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Gas-1208801/) | | May 18, 2026 | [158 Elm St N](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/158-elm-st-n/) | 580 ft SE | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-1211768](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-1211768/) | | May 14, 2026 | [60 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/60-orchard-st/) | 380 ft S | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1211010](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1211010/) | | May 13, 2026 | [45 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/45-orchard-st/) | 490 ft S | Fire systems | | Not listed | [Sprinkler and Standpipe-1209012](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Sprinkler%20and%20Standpipe-1209012/) | | May 4, 2026 | [2094 Massachusetts Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/2094-massachusetts-ave/) | 920 ft SW | Sign | | Not listed | [Signs-1208798](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Signs-1208798/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 27 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 9, 2026 | [3 Porter Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/3-porter-pk/) | 0.24 mi S | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-1229745](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-1229745/) | | Sep 28, 2026 | [5 Davenport St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/5-davenport-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Roofing | | Not listed | [Roof-1231984](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Roof-1231984/) | | Sep 25, 2026 | [1972 Massachusetts Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/1972-massachusetts-ave/) | 0.20 mi S | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Plumbing-1231871](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Plumbing-1231871/) | | Sep 25, 2026 | [1972 Massachusetts Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/1972-massachusetts-ave/) | 0.20 mi S | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Gas-1231837](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Gas-1231837/) | | Sep 15, 2026 | [1972 Massachusetts Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/1972-massachusetts-ave/) | 0.20 mi S | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Plumbing-1230738](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Plumbing-1230738/) | | Sep 25, 2026 | [1972 Massachusetts Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/1972-massachusetts-ave/) | 0.20 mi S | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1231579](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1231579/) | | Aug 27, 2026 | [1972 Massachusetts Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/1972-massachusetts-ave/) | 0.20 mi S | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1227067](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1227067/) | | Aug 25, 2026 | [1972 Massachusetts Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/1972-massachusetts-ave/) | 0.20 mi S | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1226880](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1226880/) | | Sep 22, 2026 | [1933 Massachusetts Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/1933-massachusetts-ave/) | 0.24 mi S | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1229934](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1229934/) | | Sep 17, 2026 | [3 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/3-orchard-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Gas-1231072](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Gas-1231072/) | | Sep 15, 2026 | [26 Creighton St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/26-creighton-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Plumbing-1230768](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Plumbing-1230768/) | | Sep 15, 2026 | [26 Creighton St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/26-creighton-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Short Form-1230766](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Short%20Form-1230766/) | | Sep 9, 2026 | [1972 Massachusetts Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/1972-massachusetts-ave/) | 0.20 mi S | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [Sheet Metal-1229014](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Sheet%20Metal-1229014/) | | Sep 9, 2026 | [12 Rindge Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/12-rindge-ave/) | 0.24 mi W | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Short Form-1228221](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Short%20Form-1228221/) | | Sep 1, 2026 | [13 Pemberton St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/13-pemberton-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-1228558](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-1228558/) | | Aug 19, 2026 | [31 Creighton St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/31-creighton-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [Mechanical-1226841](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Mechanical-1226841/) | | Jul 23, 2026 | [1972 Massachusetts Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/1972-massachusetts-ave/) | 0.20 mi S | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-1218128](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-1218128/) | | Jul 19, 2026 | [31 Creighton St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/31-creighton-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1221091](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1221091/) | | Jul 17, 2026 | [2130 Massachusetts Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/2130-massachusetts-ave/) | 0.19 mi SW | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1220302](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1220302/) | | Jul 13, 2026 | [2130 Massachusetts Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/2130-massachusetts-ave/) | 0.19 mi SW | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Plumbing-1220636](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Plumbing-1220636/) | | Jul 9, 2026 | [11 Cypress St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/11-cypress-st/) | 0.25 mi SW | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Gas-1220032](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Gas-1220032/) | | Jun 29, 2026 | [31 Creighton St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/31-creighton-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-1216959](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-1216959/) | | Jun 17, 2026 | [2130 Massachusetts Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/2130-massachusetts-ave/) | 0.19 mi SW | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-1214967](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-1214967/) | | May 27, 2026 | [2130 Massachusetts Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/2130-massachusetts-ave/) | 0.19 mi SW | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-1208600](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-1208600/) | | May 26, 2026 | [1975 Massachusetts Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/1975-massachusetts-ave/) | 0.19 mi S | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Plumbing-1212721](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Plumbing-1212721/) | | May 26, 2026 | [1975 Massachusetts Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/1975-massachusetts-ave/) | 0.19 mi S | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Gas-1212722](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Gas-1212722/) | | May 12, 2026 | [23 Walden St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/23-walden-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Roofing | | Not listed | [Roof-1211174](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Roof-1211174/) | ## Zoning requests nearby We don't list zoning cases for Cambridge yet. ## More on this street Other addresses on Tenney St with permits, nearest house number first: - [23 Tenney St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/23-tenney-st/): newest permit Oct 21, 2025 - [18 Tenney St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/18-tenney-st/): newest permit Jan 7, 2025 - [12 Tenney St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/12-tenney-st/): newest permit May 7, 2025 - [5 Tenney St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/5-tenney-st/): newest permit Apr 7, 2026 --- Source: Cambridge Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.cambridgema.gov/d/3wsm-e5jx). Checked 2026-10-10 20:03 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/ Map, all 9 permits at this address and 57 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/21-tenney-st/