# Building permits at 249 Garden St, Cambridge, MA 9 Copley St: demolition permitted May 27, a new building Jul 8. Seven permits on record here. The newest, Sep 30: Plumbing permit, no description from the city. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 67 more permits (60 projects) since May 1. Two are for new buildings, the nearest 870 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 30, 2026 | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Plumbing-1232593](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Plumbing-1232593/) | | Oct 20, 2025 | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Plumbing-1187613](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Plumbing-1187613/) | | Oct 16, 2025 | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Plumbing-1186878](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Plumbing-1186878/) | | Sep 30, 2025 | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1185002](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1185002/) | | Aug 11, 2025 | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-1155559](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-1155559/) | | Oct 26, 2023 | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-247681](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-247681/) | | Feb 24, 2022 | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-163691](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-163691/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 67 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 33 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 5, 2026 | [202 Garden St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/202-garden-st/) | 870 ft SE | New building | | Not listed | [Building: New Construction-1203958](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20New%20Construction-1203958/) | | Sep 24, 2026 | [32 Copley St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/32-copley-st/) | 960 ft SE | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-1227985](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-1227985/) | | Sep 22, 2026 | [239 Garden St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/239-garden-st/) | 320 ft E | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1231305](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1231305/) | | Sep 17, 2026 | [183-185 Fayerweather St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/183--185-fayerweather-st/) | 800 ft SE | Demolition | | Not listed | [Demolition-1219543](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Demolition-1219543/) | | Sep 15, 2026 | [153 Chilton St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/153-chilton-st/) | 600 ft S | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-1218371](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-1218371/) | | Sep 2, 2026 | [169 Fayerweather St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/169-fayerweather-st/) | 740 ft SE | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Plumbing-1228928](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Plumbing-1228928/) | | Aug 25, 2026 | [167 Fayerweather St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/167-fayerweather-st/) | 750 ft SE | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1226763](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1226763/) | | Aug 10, 2026 | [167 Fayerweather St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/167-fayerweather-st/) | 750 ft SE | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Short Form-1224549](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Short%20Form-1224549/) | | Aug 3, 2026 | [445 Concord Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/445-concord-ave/) | 750 ft SW | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1223536](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1223536/) | | Aug 1, 2026 | [11 Ivy St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/11-ivy-st/) | 920 ft SE | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1223317](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1223317/) | | Jul 14, 2026 | [32 Copley St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/32-copley-st/) | 960 ft SE | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Plumbing-1220523](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Plumbing-1220523/) | | Jul 7, 2026 | [32 Copley St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/32-copley-st/) | 960 ft SE | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1219037](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1219037/) | | Jul 2, 2026 | [162-164 Chilton St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/162--164-chilton-st/) | 600 ft S | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-1202713](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-1202713/) | | Jul 1, 2026 | [11 Ivy St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/11-ivy-st/) | 920 ft SE | Fire systems | | Not listed | [Sprinkler and Standpipe-1218572](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Sprinkler%20and%20Standpipe-1218572/) | | Jul 1, 2026 | [11 Ivy St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/11-ivy-st/) | 920 ft SE | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [Mechanical-1218684](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Mechanical-1218684/) | | Jun 23, 2026 | [10 Hazel St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/10-hazel-st/) | 750 ft SE | Solar | | Not listed | [Solar Installation-1215441](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Solar%20Installation-1215441/) | | Jun 23, 2026 | [344 Concord Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/344-concord-ave/) | 940 ft S | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-1217568](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-1217568/) | | Jun 22, 2026 | [10 Hazel St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/10-hazel-st/) | 750 ft SE | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1216488](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1216488/) | | Jun 15, 2026 | [10 Hazel St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/10-hazel-st/) | 750 ft SE | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1214437](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1214437/) | | May 1, 2026 | [10 Hazel St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/10-hazel-st/) | 750 ft SE | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1209106](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1209106/) | | Jun 18, 2026 | [32 Copley St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/32-copley-st/) | 960 ft SE | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-1216830](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-1216830/) | | Jun 16, 2026 | [445 Concord Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/445-concord-ave/) | 750 ft SW | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [Sheet Metal-1215415](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Sheet%20Metal-1215415/) | | Jun 16, 2026 | [445 Concord Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/445-concord-ave/) | 750 ft SW | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [Mechanical-1215405](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Mechanical-1215405/) | | Jun 10, 2026 | [162-164 Chilton St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/162--164-chilton-st/) | 600 ft S | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Plumbing-1214102](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Plumbing-1214102/) | | Jun 4, 2026 | [164 Chilton St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/164-chilton-st/) | 600 ft S | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Gas-1214100](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Gas-1214100/) | | Jun 3, 2026 | [88 Alpine St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/88-alpine-st/) | 520 ft S | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-1214299](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-1214299/) | | May 22, 2026 | [254 Garden St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/254-garden-st/) | 390 ft SE | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Plumbing-1212602](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Plumbing-1212602/) | | May 22, 2026 | [254 Garden St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/254-garden-st/) | 390 ft SE | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Gas-1212605](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Gas-1212605/) | | May 22, 2026 | [1 Field St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/1-field-st/) | 690 ft SE | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1211850](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1211850/) | | May 15, 2026 | [11 Ivy St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/11-ivy-st/) | 920 ft SE | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Plumbing-1211595](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Plumbing-1211595/) | | May 15, 2026 | [47 Bay State Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/47-bay-state-rd/) | 770 ft W | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Plumbing-1211579](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Plumbing-1211579/) | | May 13, 2026 | [204 Garden St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/204-garden-st/) | 880 ft SE | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Plumbing-1211193](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Plumbing-1211193/) | | May 12, 2026 | [119 Chilton St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/119-chilton-st/) | 950 ft S | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1210205](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1210205/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 34 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 7, 2026 | [15 Bellis Cir](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/15-bellis-cir/) | 0.24 mi NE | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [Sheet Metal-1233140](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Sheet%20Metal-1233140/) | | Oct 6, 2026 | [9 Copley St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/9-copley-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1232435](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1232435/) | | Sep 16, 2026 | [9 Copley St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/9-copley-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1230137](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1230137/) | | Oct 1, 2026 | [200 Fayerweather St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/200-fayerweather-st/) | 0.19 mi SE | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1226490](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1226490/) | | Sep 23, 2026 | [20-22 Copley St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/20--22-copley-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1231451](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1231451/) | | Sep 17, 2026 | [52 New St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/52-new-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Solar | | Not listed | [Solar Installation-1211244](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Solar%20Installation-1211244/) | | Sep 16, 2026 | [52 New St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/52-new-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1230695](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1230695/) | | Sep 14, 2026 | [22 Copley St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/22-copley-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [Mechanical-1227317](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Mechanical-1227317/) | | Aug 28, 2026 | [22 Copley St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/22-copley-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [Sheet Metal-1227319](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Sheet%20Metal-1227319/) | | Sep 1, 2026 | [20-22 Copley St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/20--22-copley-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Plumbing-1228812](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Plumbing-1228812/) | | Sep 1, 2026 | [20-22 Copley St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/20--22-copley-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Gas-1228811](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Gas-1228811/) | | Aug 28, 2026 | [20-22 Copley St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/20--22-copley-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-1211774](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-1211774/) | | Aug 24, 2026 | [200 Fayerweather St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/200-fayerweather-st/) | 0.19 mi SE | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [Sheet Metal-1226081](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Sheet%20Metal-1226081/) | | Aug 19, 2026 | [85 Sherman St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/85-sherman-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Short Form-1226755](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Short%20Form-1226755/) | | Aug 12, 2026 | [20-22 Copley St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/20--22-copley-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Demolition | | Not listed | [Demolition-1219761](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Demolition-1219761/) | | Jul 29, 2026 | [85 Sherman St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/85-sherman-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [Mechanical-1220365](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Mechanical-1220365/) | | Jul 29, 2026 | [329 Concord Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/329-concord-ave/) | 0.20 mi S | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Short Form-1223352](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Short%20Form-1223352/) | | Jul 10, 2026 | [91 Sherman St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/91-sherman-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Roofing | | Not listed | [Roof-1220017](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Roof-1220017/) | | Jul 8, 2026 | [9 Copley St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/9-copley-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | New building | | Not listed | [Building: New Construction-1199682](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20New%20Construction-1199682/) | | Jul 6, 2026 | [190 Garden St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/190-garden-st/) | 0.19 mi SE | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [Mechanical-1216910](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Mechanical-1216910/) | | Jun 30, 2026 | [190 Garden St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/190-garden-st/) | 0.19 mi SE | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1217520](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1217520/) | | Jun 15, 2026 | [2 Bellis Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/2-bellis-ct/) | 0.24 mi NE | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [Mechanical-1211238](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Mechanical-1211238/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [116 Chilton St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/116-chilton-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Roofing | | Not listed | [Roof-1213722](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Roof-1213722/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [49 Saville St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/49-saville-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1213063](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1213063/) | | May 28, 2026 | [47 Saville St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/47-saville-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1213059](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1213059/) | | May 27, 2026 | [9 Copley St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/9-copley-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Demolition | | Not listed | [Demolition-1204004](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Demolition-1204004/) | | May 21, 2026 | [47 Saville St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/47-saville-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-1209646](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-1209646/) | | May 18, 2026 | [14 Bay State Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/14-bay-state-rd/) | 0.19 mi W | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Gas-1212008](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Gas-1212008/) | | May 18, 2026 | [2 Bellis Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/2-bellis-ct/) | 0.24 mi NE | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1211271](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1211271/) | | May 12, 2026 | [200 Fayerweather St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/200-fayerweather-st/) | 0.19 mi SE | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [Mechanical-1211150](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Mechanical-1211150/) | | May 7, 2026 | [200 Fayerweather St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/200-fayerweather-st/) | 0.19 mi SE | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-1210106](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-1210106/) | | May 6, 2026 | [47 Saville St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/47-saville-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Plumbing-1209482](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Plumbing-1209482/) | | May 5, 2026 | [359 Fresh Pond Pkwy](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/359-fresh-pond-pkwy/) | 0.23 mi W | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Plumbing-1207832](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Plumbing-1207832/) | | May 4, 2026 | [139 Fayerweather St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/139-fayerweather-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-1209194](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-1209194/) | ## Zoning requests nearby We don't list zoning cases for Cambridge yet. ## More on this street Other addresses on Garden St with permits, nearest house number first: - [250 Garden St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/250-garden-st/): newest permit Jul 2, 2025 - [254 Garden St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/254-garden-st/): newest permit May 22, 2026 - [239 Garden St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/239-garden-st/): newest permit Sep 22, 2026 - [237 Garden St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/237-garden-st/): newest permit Dec 11, 2025 - [214 Garden St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/214-garden-st/): newest permit Feb 18, 2026 - [204 Garden St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/204-garden-st/): newest permit May 13, 2026 - [202 Garden St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/202-garden-st/): newest permit Oct 5, 2026 - [190 Garden St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/190-garden-st/): newest permit Jul 6, 2026 - [161 Garden St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/161-garden-st/): newest permit Aug 21, 2025 - [142 Garden St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/142-garden-st/): newest permit Mar 12, 2026 --- Source: Cambridge Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.cambridgema.gov/d/3wsm-e5jx). Checked 2026-10-12 02:16 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/ Map, all 7 permits at this address and 67 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/249-garden-st/