# Building permits at 5 Fifth St, Cambridge, MA Nine permits on record here. The newest, Mar 25, 2025: Mechanical (HVAC) permit, no description from the city. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 67 more permits (61 projects) since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Mar 25, 2025 | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [Sheet Metal-1153409](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Sheet%20Metal-1153409/) | | Feb 26, 2025 | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [Mechanical-1139539](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Mechanical-1139539/) | | Feb 10, 2025 | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [Mechanical-1150995](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Mechanical-1150995/) | | Sep 9, 2024 | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-288124](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-288124/) | | Aug 8, 2024 | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Plumbing-283320](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Plumbing-283320/) | | Aug 8, 2024 | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Gas-283321](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Gas-283321/) | | Jun 27, 2024 | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-274028](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-274028/) | | Dec 14, 2022 | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-204309](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-204309/) | | Jun 28, 2022 | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-176191](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-176191/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 67 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### Next door (under 250 ft), 5 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 3, 2026 | [3 Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/3-fifth-st/) | 30 ft NE | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Plumbing-1228574](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Plumbing-1228574/) | | Sep 3, 2026 | [3 Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/3-fifth-st/) | 30 ft NE | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Gas-1228575](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Gas-1228575/) | | Jun 18, 2026 | [82 Winter St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/82-winter-st/) | 220 ft SE | Roofing | | Not listed | [Roof-1216838](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Roof-1216838/) | | Jun 10, 2026 | [17 Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/17-fifth-st/) | 100 ft S | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Plumbing-1214883](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Plumbing-1214883/) | | Jun 8, 2026 | [1 Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/1-fifth-st/) | 60 ft NE | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-1207704](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-1207704/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 35 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 7, 2026 | [22 Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/22-sixth-st/) | 690 ft SW | Roofing | | Not listed | [Roof-1233240](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Roof-1233240/) | | Sep 29, 2026 | [542 Cambridge St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/542-cambridge-st/) | 750 ft SW | Roofing | | Not listed | [Roof-1232265](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Roof-1232265/) | | Sep 29, 2026 | [127 Otis St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/127-otis-st/) | 690 ft S | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1231948](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1231948/) | | Sep 28, 2026 | [22 Winter St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/22-winter-st/) | 690 ft E | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1224872](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1224872/) | | Sep 21, 2026 | [92 Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/92-fifth-st/) | 890 ft S | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Short Form-1231511](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Short%20Form-1231511/) | | Sep 21, 2026 | [367 Cambridge St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/367-cambridge-st/) | 510 ft SE | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Short Form-1230049](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Short%20Form-1230049/) | | Sep 10, 2026 | [574 Cambridge St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/574-cambridge-st/) | 870 ft SW | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1228082](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1228082/) | | Sep 10, 2026 | [8 Winter Street](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/8-winter-street/) | 890 ft E | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1227220](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1227220/) | | Sep 1, 2026 | [403 Cambridge St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/403-cambridge-st/) | 450 ft S | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Short Form-1228543](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Short%20Form-1228543/) | | Aug 31, 2026 | [109 Thorndike St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/109-thorndike-st/) | 970 ft S | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Siding-1224093](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Siding-1224093/) | | Aug 28, 2026 | [574 Cambridge St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/574-cambridge-st/) | 870 ft SW | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [Sheet Metal-1228113](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Sheet%20Metal-1228113/) | | Aug 21, 2026 | [109 Thorndike St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/109-thorndike-st/) | 970 ft S | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1225371](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1225371/) | | Aug 20, 2026 | [141 Thorndike St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/141-thorndike-st/) | 980 ft SW | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Short Form-1227075](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Short%20Form-1227075/) | | Aug 19, 2026 | [1-6 Mullins Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/1--6-mullins-ct/) | 320 ft E | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1221415](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1221415/) | | Aug 10, 2026 | [8 Winter Street](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/8-winter-street/) | 890 ft E | Fire systems | | Not listed | [Sprinkler and Standpipe-1224324](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Sprinkler%20and%20Standpipe-1224324/) | | Aug 10, 2026 | [61-A Gore St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/61--a-gore-st/) | 730 ft E | Demolition | | Not listed | [Demolition-1196311](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Demolition-1196311/) | | Aug 10, 2026 | [15 Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/15-seventh-st/) | 670 ft W | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-1221564](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-1221564/) | | Aug 5, 2026 | [61-A Gore St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/61--a-gore-st/) | 730 ft E | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-1196239](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-1196239/) | | Jul 28, 2026 | [484 Cambridge St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/484-cambridge-st/) | 580 ft SW | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1222744](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1222744/) | | Jul 27, 2026 | [484 Cambridge St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/484-cambridge-st/) | 580 ft SW | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Plumbing-1222876](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Plumbing-1222876/) | | Jul 27, 2026 | [60-64 Winter St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/60--64-winter-st/) | 460 ft E | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Short Form-1222333](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Short%20Form-1222333/) | | Jul 22, 2026 | [22 Winter St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/22-winter-st/) | 690 ft E | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1221282](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1221282/) | | Jul 21, 2026 | [12 Winter St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/12-winter-st/) | 820 ft E | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Plumbing-1220013](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Plumbing-1220013/) | | Jul 16, 2026 | [9 Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/9-sixth-st/) | 550 ft SW | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-1218299](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-1218299/) | | Jul 10, 2026 | [99 Otis St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/99-otis-st/) | 740 ft S | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Short Form-1219209](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Short%20Form-1219209/) | | Jul 10, 2026 | [253 Cambridge St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/253-cambridge-st/) | 960 ft SE | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-1204074](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-1204074/) | | Jul 6, 2026 | [22 Winter St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/22-winter-st/) | 690 ft E | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-1218802](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-1218802/) | | Jun 30, 2026 | [96 Otis St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/96-otis-st/) | 850 ft S | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1217465](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1217465/) | | Jun 29, 2026 | [96 Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/96-fifth-st/) | 930 ft S | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Plumbing-1218117](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Plumbing-1218117/) | | Jun 24, 2026 | [484 Cambridge St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/484-cambridge-st/) | 580 ft SW | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-1215119](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-1215119/) | | Jun 4, 2026 | [96 Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/96-fifth-st/) | 930 ft S | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-1213964](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-1213964/) | | Jun 3, 2026 | [545 Cambridge St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/545-cambridge-st/) | 700 ft SW | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Gas-1214132](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Gas-1214132/) | | May 29, 2026 | [170 Gore St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/170-gore-st/) | 840 ft W | Pool or spa | | Not listed | [Swimming Pool-1207826](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Swimming%20Pool-1207826/) | | May 27, 2026 | [127 Otis St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/127-otis-st/) | 690 ft S | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Plumbing-1213114](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Plumbing-1213114/) | | May 27, 2026 | [127 Otis St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/127-otis-st/) | 690 ft S | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-1213155](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-1213155/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 27 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 7, 2026 | [107 Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/107-seventh-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Short Form-1233144](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Short%20Form-1233144/) | | Sep 25, 2026 | [621 Cambridge St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/621-cambridge-st/) | 0.19 mi W | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Plumbing-1231592](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Plumbing-1231592/) | | Sep 17, 2026 | [137 Spring St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/137-spring-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Plumbing-1230762](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Plumbing-1230762/) | | Sep 17, 2026 | [137 Spring St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/137-spring-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Gas-1230760](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Gas-1230760/) | | Sep 17, 2026 | [41 Gore St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/41-gore-st/) | 0.19 mi E | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Short Form-1231038](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Short%20Form-1231038/) | | Aug 25, 2026 | [25 Fulkerson St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/25-fulkerson-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Short Form-1226812](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Short%20Form-1226812/) | | Jul 29, 2026 | [175 Cambridge St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/175-cambridge-st/) | 0.25 mi SE | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [Mechanical-1221537](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Mechanical-1221537/) | | Jul 28, 2026 | [106 Spring St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/106-spring-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-1222467](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-1222467/) | | Jul 27, 2026 | [21 Lambert St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/21-lambert-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Short Form-1221848](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Short%20Form-1221848/) | | Jul 24, 2026 | [78 Thorndike St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/78-thorndike-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1221500](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1221500/) | | Jul 21, 2026 | [129 Spring St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/129-spring-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1221010](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1221010/) | | Jul 14, 2026 | [129 Spring St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/129-spring-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Plumbing-1220246](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Plumbing-1220246/) | | Jul 8, 2026 | [129 Spring St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/129-spring-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Plumbing-1219546](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Plumbing-1219546/) | | Jul 8, 2026 | [129 Spring St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/129-spring-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Gas-1219548](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Gas-1219548/) | | Jul 10, 2026 | [91 Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/91-third-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1219226](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1219226/) | | Jul 8, 2026 | [31-33 Fulkerson St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/31--33-fulkerson-st/) | 0.25 mi SW | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Plumbing-1219913](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Plumbing-1219913/) | | Jun 29, 2026 | [647 Cambridge St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/647-cambridge-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Plumbing-1218297](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Plumbing-1218297/) | | Jun 26, 2026 | [104 Thorndike St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/104-thorndike-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Plumbing-239147](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Plumbing-239147/) | | Jun 15, 2026 | [104 Thorndike St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/104-thorndike-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Plumbing-1215649](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Plumbing-1215649/) | | Jun 24, 2026 | [175 Cambridge St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/175-cambridge-st/) | 0.25 mi SE | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-1213872](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-1213872/) | | Jun 9, 2026 | [91 Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/91-third-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-1210530](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-1210530/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [91 Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/91-third-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Plumbing-1213462](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Plumbing-1213462/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [91 Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/91-third-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Gas-1213463](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Gas-1213463/) | | May 20, 2026 | [616 Cambridge St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/616-cambridge-st/) | 0.19 mi W | Sign | | Not listed | [Signs-1210290](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Signs-1210290/) | | May 20, 2026 | [657 Cambridge St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/657-cambridge-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-1170279](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-1170279/) | | May 19, 2026 | [129 Spring St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/129-spring-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-1197317](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-1197317/) | | May 11, 2026 | [146 Spring St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/146-spring-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Gas-1210444](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Gas-1210444/) | ## Zoning requests nearby We don't list zoning cases for Cambridge yet. ## More on this street Other addresses on Fifth St with permits, nearest house number first: - [3 Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/3-fifth-st/): newest permit Sep 3, 2026 - [1 Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/1-fifth-st/): newest permit Jun 8, 2026 - [17 Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/17-fifth-st/): newest permit Jun 10, 2026 - [62 Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/62-fifth-st/): newest permit Apr 18, 2025 - [70 Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/70-fifth-st/): newest permit Jan 9, 2025 - [92 Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/92-fifth-st/): newest permit Sep 21, 2026 - [94 Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/94-fifth-st/): newest permit Feb 27, 2026 - [96 Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/96-fifth-st/): newest permit Jun 29, 2026 - [99 Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/99-fifth-st/): newest permit Mar 10, 2025 - [133 Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/133-fifth-st/): newest permit Sep 23, 2025 --- Source: Cambridge Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.cambridgema.gov/d/3wsm-e5jx). Checked 2026-10-08 22:19 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/ Map, all 9 permits at this address and 67 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/5-fifth-st/