# Building permits at 3 Lowell St, Cambridge, MA Four permits on record here. The newest, Jan 13: Plumbing permit, no description from the city. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 78 more permits (63 projects) since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jan 13, 2026 | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Plumbing-1195438](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Plumbing-1195438/) | | Apr 8, 2024 | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-263708](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-263708/) | | Oct 9, 2018 | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Plumbing-22883](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Plumbing-22883/) | | Oct 5, 2018 | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Gas-22818](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Gas-22818/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 78 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 1, 2026 | [160 Brattle St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/160-brattle-st/) | 110 ft N | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Siding-1219789](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Siding-1219789/) | | Sep 1, 2026 | [160 Brattle St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/160-brattle-st/) | 110 ft N | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1228770](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1228770/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 46 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 21, 2026 | [330 Mt Auburn St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/330-mt-auburn-st/) | 910 ft S | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1231275](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1231275/) | | Aug 26, 2026 | [330 Mt Auburn St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/330-mt-auburn-st/) | 910 ft S | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1225915](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1225915/) | | Aug 20, 2026 | [330 Mt Auburn St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/330-mt-auburn-st/) | 910 ft S | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1225779](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1225779/) | | Sep 18, 2026 | [1010 Memorial Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/1010-memorial-dr/) | 970 ft SE | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1230724](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1230724/) | | Sep 18, 2026 | [4 Longfellow Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/4-longfellow-rd/) | 610 ft S | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-1230600](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-1230600/) | | Sep 17, 2026 | [9 Maynard Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/9-maynard-pl/) | 770 ft SE | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Gas-1230935](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Gas-1230935/) | | Sep 16, 2026 | [14 Elmwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/14-elmwood-ave/) | 880 ft W | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Short Form-1229784](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Short%20Form-1229784/) | | Sep 11, 2026 | [16 Channing St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/16-channing-st/) | 600 ft SW | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1229162](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1229162/) | | Sep 8, 2026 | [9 Elmwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/9-elmwood-ave/) | 930 ft W | Roofing | | Not listed | [Roof-1211987](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Roof-1211987/) | | Sep 8, 2026 | [180 Brattle St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/180-brattle-st/) | 740 ft W | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Gas-1229150](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Gas-1229150/) | | Sep 3, 2026 | [24 Gibson St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/24-gibson-st/) | 630 ft SE | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1228706](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1228706/) | | Aug 31, 2026 | [24 Gibson St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/24-gibson-st/) | 630 ft SE | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Plumbing-1228431](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Plumbing-1228431/) | | Aug 25, 2026 | [12 Hubbard Park Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/12-hubbard-park-rd/) | 770 ft E | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1226676](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1226676/) | | Aug 24, 2026 | [16 Channing St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/16-channing-st/) | 600 ft SW | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Plumbing-1227266](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Plumbing-1227266/) | | Aug 24, 2026 | [16 Channing St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/16-channing-st/) | 600 ft SW | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Gas-1227270](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Gas-1227270/) | | Aug 24, 2026 | [180 Brattle St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/180-brattle-st/) | 740 ft W | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1226197](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1226197/) | | Aug 21, 2026 | [24 Gibson St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/24-gibson-st/) | 630 ft SE | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-1225850](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-1225850/) | | Aug 13, 2026 | [375 Mt Auburn St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/375-mt-auburn-st/) | 980 ft SW | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Short Form-1225518](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Short%20Form-1225518/) | | Aug 7, 2026 | [330 Mt Auburn St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/330-mt-auburn-st/) | 910 ft S | Fire systems | | Not listed | [Sprinkler and Standpipe-1224425](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Sprinkler%20and%20Standpipe-1224425/) | | Aug 6, 2026 | [330 Mt Auburn St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/330-mt-auburn-st/) | 910 ft S | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [Sheet Metal-1224120](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Sheet%20Metal-1224120/) | | Aug 6, 2026 | [330 Mt Auburn St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/330-mt-auburn-st/) | 910 ft S | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [Sheet Metal-1224117](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Sheet%20Metal-1224117/) | | Jul 30, 2026 | [10 Gibson St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/10-gibson-st/) | 730 ft SE | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-1223097](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-1223097/) | | Jul 28, 2026 | [6 Channing Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/6-channing-pl/) | 690 ft NW | Roofing | | Not listed | [Roof-1221457](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Roof-1221457/) | | Jul 28, 2026 | [330 Mt Auburn St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/330-mt-auburn-st/) | 910 ft S | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-1214551](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-1214551/) | | Jul 27, 2026 | [330 Mt Auburn St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/330-mt-auburn-st/) | 910 ft S | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-1221015](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-1221015/) | | Jun 16, 2026 | [330 Mt Auburn St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/330-mt-auburn-st/) | 910 ft S | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-1214593](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-1214593/) | | Jul 21, 2026 | [10 Appleton St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/10-appleton-st/) | 550 ft N | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1221340](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1221340/) | | Jun 17, 2026 | [10 Appleton St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/10-appleton-st/) | 550 ft N | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1215770](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1215770/) | | Jul 7, 2026 | [16 Channing St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/16-channing-st/) | 600 ft SW | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-1217843](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-1217843/) | | Jul 1, 2026 | [32 Highland St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/32-highland-st/) | 830 ft N | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-1218686](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-1218686/) | | Jun 24, 2026 | [9 Sibley Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/9-sibley-ct/) | 880 ft SE | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Plumbing-1217158](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Plumbing-1217158/) | | Jun 24, 2026 | [9 Sibley Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/9-sibley-ct/) | 880 ft SE | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Gas-1217157](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Gas-1217157/) | | Jun 23, 2026 | [57 Brewster St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/57-brewster-st/) | 730 ft NE | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [Sheet Metal-1215461](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Sheet%20Metal-1215461/) | | Jun 12, 2026 | [57 Brewster St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/57-brewster-st/) | 730 ft NE | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [Mechanical-1214566](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Mechanical-1214566/) | | Jun 23, 2026 | [3 Channing Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/3-channing-pl/) | 660 ft NW | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [Mechanical-1217071](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Mechanical-1217071/) | | Jun 22, 2026 | [57 Brewster St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/57-brewster-st/) | 730 ft NE | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Plumbing-1216564](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Plumbing-1216564/) | | Jun 22, 2026 | [57 Brewster St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/57-brewster-st/) | 730 ft NE | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Gas-1216563](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Gas-1216563/) | | Jun 18, 2026 | [8 Lowell St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/8-lowell-st/) | 260 ft E | Roofing | | Not listed | [Roof-1216478](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Roof-1216478/) | | Jun 15, 2026 | [330 Mt Auburn St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/330-mt-auburn-st/) | 910 ft S | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Gas-1215383](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Gas-1215383/) | | Jun 10, 2026 | [57 Brewster St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/57-brewster-st/) | 730 ft NE | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1215064](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1215064/) | | Jun 7, 2026 | [165 Brattle St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/165-brattle-st/) | 390 ft NW | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1213834](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1213834/) | | May 14, 2026 | [33 Brewster St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/33-brewster-st/) | 850 ft NE | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Gas-1211372](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Gas-1211372/) | | May 11, 2026 | [3 Kennedy Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/3-kennedy-rd/) | 460 ft N | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1208958](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1208958/) | | May 8, 2026 | [43 Appleton St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/43-appleton-st/) | 660 ft N | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Plumbing-1210295](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Plumbing-1210295/) | | May 4, 2026 | [14 Hubbard Park Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/14-hubbard-park-rd/) | 670 ft E | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [Mechanical-1209245](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Mechanical-1209245/) | | May 1, 2026 | [10 Appleton St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/10-appleton-st/) | 550 ft N | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1208841](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1208841/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 30 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 7, 2026 | [30 Reservoir St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/30-reservoir-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Plumbing-1233190](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Plumbing-1233190/) | | Oct 7, 2026 | [30 Reservoir St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/30-reservoir-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Gas-1233169](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Gas-1233169/) | | Oct 6, 2026 | [89 Appleton St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/89-appleton-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1232439](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1232439/) | | Aug 12, 2026 | [89 Appleton St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/89-appleton-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1225210](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1225210/) | | Oct 5, 2026 | [22 Sparks St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/22-sparks-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Gas-1232605](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Gas-1232605/) | | Aug 27, 2026 | [22 Sparks St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/22-sparks-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Plumbing-1228348](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Plumbing-1228348/) | | Sep 24, 2026 | [63 Sparks St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/63-sparks-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-1230553](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-1230553/) | | Sep 10, 2026 | [145 Brattle St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/145-brattle-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1229924](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1229924/) | | Sep 10, 2026 | [22 Sparks St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/22-sparks-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1228055](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1228055/) | | Sep 9, 2026 | [89 Appleton St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/89-appleton-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [Sheet Metal-1229839](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Sheet%20Metal-1229839/) | | Sep 9, 2026 | [89 Appleton St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/89-appleton-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [Mechanical-1229835](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Mechanical-1229835/) | | Sep 8, 2026 | [25 Lakeview Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/25-lakeview-ave/) | 0.23 mi W | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1229314](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1229314/) | | Aug 26, 2026 | [89 Appleton St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/89-appleton-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Plumbing-1228038](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Plumbing-1228038/) | | Aug 26, 2026 | [89 Appleton St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/89-appleton-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Gas-1228039](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Gas-1228039/) | | Aug 21, 2026 | [245 Mt Auburn St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/245-mt-auburn-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Roofing | | Not listed | [Roof-1226344](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Roof-1226344/) | | Aug 6, 2026 | [17 Highland St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/17-highland-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1224230](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1224230/) | | Jul 21, 2026 | [22 Sparks St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/22-sparks-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [Sheet Metal-1221472](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Sheet%20Metal-1221472/) | | Jul 20, 2026 | [17 Highland St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/17-highland-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Plumbing-1221733](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Plumbing-1221733/) | | Jul 17, 2026 | [1 Sparks St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/1-sparks-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1220880](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1220880/) | | Jul 13, 2026 | [1 Sparks St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/1-sparks-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [Mechanical-1220059](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Mechanical-1220059/) | | Jul 10, 2026 | [1 Shaler Ln](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/1-shaler-ln/) | 0.19 mi SE | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-1217871](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-1217871/) | | Jul 7, 2026 | [22 Sparks St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/22-sparks-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-1207839](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-1207839/) | | Jun 30, 2026 | [17 Highland St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/17-highland-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Short Form-1218729](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Short%20Form-1218729/) | | Jun 23, 2026 | [145 Brattle St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/145-brattle-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1216927](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1216927/) | | Jun 8, 2026 | [145 Brattle St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/145-brattle-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Plumbing-1214915](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Plumbing-1214915/) | | Jun 5, 2026 | [8 Highland St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/8-highland-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1214081](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1214081/) | | Jun 2, 2026 | [24 Sparks St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/24-sparks-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [Mechanical-1212538](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Mechanical-1212538/) | | May 21, 2026 | [17 Brewster St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/17-brewster-st/) | 0.19 mi NE | Roofing | | Not listed | [Roof-1211684](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Roof-1211684/) | | May 11, 2026 | [24 Sparks St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/24-sparks-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Plumbing-1210124](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Plumbing-1210124/) | | May 11, 2026 | [24 Sparks St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/24-sparks-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1209767](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1209767/) | ## Zoning requests nearby We don't list zoning cases for Cambridge yet. ## More on this street Other addresses on Lowell St with permits, nearest house number first: - [7 Lowell St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/7-lowell-st/): newest permit Aug 5, 2025 - [8 Lowell St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/8-lowell-st/): newest permit Jun 18, 2026 - [20 Lowell St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/20-lowell-st/): newest permit Nov 3, 2025 - [24 Lowell St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/24-lowell-st/): newest permit Apr 28, 2026 - [26 Lowell St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/26-lowell-st/): newest permit Sep 26, 2025 --- Source: Cambridge Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.cambridgema.gov/d/3wsm-e5jx). Checked 2026-10-08 22:59 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/ Map, all 4 permits at this address and 78 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/3-lowell-st/