# Building permits at 5 Spruce Ave, Cambridge, MA A new building permitted Jun 30 at 91 Cushing St, then demolition Jul 20 at 95 Cushing St. Two permits on record here. The newest, Aug 3: Electrical permit, no description from the city. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 64 more permits (58 projects) since May 1. Two are for new buildings, the nearest 710 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 3, 2026 | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1223447](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1223447/) | | Jun 16, 2022 | Addition | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-173896](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-173896/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 64 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### Next door (under 250 ft), 6 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 17, 2026 | [27 Holworthy St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/27-holworthy-st/) | 210 ft E | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Siding-1225932](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Siding-1225932/) | | Jul 23, 2026 | [7 Spruce Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/7-spruce-ave/) | 60 ft S | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [Mechanical-1221573](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Mechanical-1221573/) | | Jul 23, 2026 | [19 Belmont St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/19-belmont-st/) | 150 ft SW | Addition | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-1214406](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-1214406/) | | Jun 4, 2026 | [27 Holworthy St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/27-holworthy-st/) | 210 ft E | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [Mechanical-1214040](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Mechanical-1214040/) | | Jun 3, 2026 | [27 Holworthy St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/27-holworthy-st/) | 210 ft E | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1212522](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1212522/) | | May 26, 2026 | [6 Spruce Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/6-spruce-ave/) | 60 ft N | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Gas-1212573](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Gas-1212573/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 46 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 1, 2026 | [625 Mt Auburn St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/625-mt-auburn-st/) | 940 ft E | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Plumbing-1232274](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Plumbing-1232274/) | | Sep 29, 2026 | [9 St Sauveur Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/9-st-sauveur-ct/) | 840 ft NW | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [Sheet Metal-1230567](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Sheet%20Metal-1230567/) | | Sep 29, 2026 | [9 St Sauveur Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/9-st-sauveur-ct/) | 840 ft NW | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [Mechanical-1230562](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Mechanical-1230562/) | | Sep 22, 2026 | [625 Mt Auburn St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/625-mt-auburn-st/) | 940 ft E | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1231103](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1231103/) | | Sep 21, 2026 | [18 Thingvalla Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/18-thingvalla-ave/) | 610 ft W | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1230811](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1230811/) | | Sep 15, 2026 | [18 Thingvalla Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/18-thingvalla-ave/) | 610 ft W | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Plumbing-1230525](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Plumbing-1230525/) | | Sep 5, 2026 | [91 Cushing St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/91-cushing-st/) | 810 ft NW | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1228138](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1228138/) | | Sep 4, 2026 | [18 Norumbega St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/18-norumbega-st/) | 690 ft W | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Siding-1227064](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Siding-1227064/) | | Sep 3, 2026 | [18 Norumbega St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/18-norumbega-st/) | 690 ft W | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1229357](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1229357/) | | Sep 1, 2026 | [124-R Holworthy St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/124--r-holworthy-st/) | 930 ft N | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1228204](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1228204/) | | Sep 1, 2026 | [47 Homer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/47-homer-ave/) | 800 ft NE | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1227562](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1227562/) | | Aug 31, 2026 | [124-R Holworthy St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/124--r-holworthy-st/) | 930 ft N | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [Mechanical-1228202](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Mechanical-1228202/) | | Aug 21, 2026 | [89 Holworthy St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/89-holworthy-st/) | 690 ft N | Addition | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-1226809](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-1226809/) | | Aug 11, 2026 | [625 Mt Auburn St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/625-mt-auburn-st/) | 940 ft E | Addition | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-1224635](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-1224635/) | | Jun 23, 2026 | [625 Mt Auburn St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/625-mt-auburn-st/) | 940 ft E | Addition | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-1210297](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-1210297/) | | Aug 4, 2026 | [47 Homer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/47-homer-ave/) | 800 ft NE | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Plumbing-1223963](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Plumbing-1223963/) | | Aug 4, 2026 | [47 Homer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/47-homer-ave/) | 800 ft NE | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Gas-1223958](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Gas-1223958/) | | Aug 4, 2026 | [74 Cushing St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/74-cushing-st/) | 680 ft NW | Addition | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-1204006](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-1204006/) | | Jul 22, 2026 | [103 Holworthy St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/103-holworthy-st/) | 750 ft N | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1221882](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1221882/) | | Jul 20, 2026 | [95 Cushing St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/95-cushing-st/) | 860 ft N | Demolition | | Not listed | [Demolition-1207468](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Demolition-1207468/) | | Jul 13, 2026 | [88 Holworthy St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/88-holworthy-st/) | 620 ft N | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1219617](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1219617/) | | Jul 13, 2026 | [33 Thingvalla Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/33-thingvalla-ave/) | 710 ft NW | New building | | Not listed | [Building: New Construction-1188795](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20New%20Construction-1188795/) | | Jun 30, 2026 | [625 Mt Auburn St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/625-mt-auburn-st/) | 940 ft E | Fire systems | | Not listed | [Sprinkler and Standpipe-1216855](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Sprinkler%20and%20Standpipe-1216855/) | | Jun 30, 2026 | [13 Sullivan Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/13-sullivan-rd/) | 840 ft W | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [Mechanical-1217788](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Mechanical-1217788/) | | Jun 30, 2026 | [91 Cushing St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/91-cushing-st/) | 810 ft NW | New building | | Not listed | [Building: New Construction-1189479](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20New%20Construction-1189479/) | | Jun 30, 2026 | [57 Cushing St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/57-cushing-st/) | 480 ft NW | Addition | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-1218593](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-1218593/) | | Jun 26, 2026 | [625 Mt Auburn St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/625-mt-auburn-st/) | 940 ft E | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1217760](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1217760/) | | Jun 25, 2026 | [95 Cushing St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/95-cushing-st/) | 860 ft N | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1217715](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1217715/) | | Jun 10, 2026 | [3 Thingvalla Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/3-thingvalla-ave/) | 580 ft NW | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1214004](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1214004/) | | May 12, 2026 | [3 Thingvalla Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/3-thingvalla-ave/) | 580 ft NW | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1210221](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1210221/) | | Jun 8, 2026 | [81 Cushing St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/81-cushing-st/) | 710 ft NW | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Plumbing-1214645](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Plumbing-1214645/) | | Jun 8, 2026 | [81 Cushing St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/81-cushing-st/) | 710 ft NW | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Gas-1214642](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Gas-1214642/) | | Jun 8, 2026 | [625 Mt Auburn St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/625-mt-auburn-st/) | 940 ft E | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Plumbing-1214368](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Plumbing-1214368/) | | Jun 5, 2026 | [705 Mt Auburn St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/705-mt-auburn-st/) | 280 ft SE | Sign | | Not listed | [Signs-1209513](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Signs-1209513/) | | Jun 4, 2026 | [9 St Sauveur Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/9-st-sauveur-ct/) | 840 ft NW | Addition | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-1196390](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-1196390/) | | Jun 2, 2026 | [3 Thingvalla Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/3-thingvalla-ave/) | 580 ft NW | Addition | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-1213597](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-1213597/) | | May 28, 2026 | [89 Belmont St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/89-belmont-st/) | 800 ft W | Addition | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-1213439](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-1213439/) | | May 27, 2026 | [51 Cushing St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/51-cushing-st/) | 410 ft NW | Addition | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-1212979](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-1212979/) | | May 22, 2026 | [625 Mt Auburn St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/625-mt-auburn-st/) | 940 ft E | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [Mechanical-1212166](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Mechanical-1212166/) | | May 19, 2026 | [29 Sullivan Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/29-sullivan-rd/) | 860 ft W | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1205280](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1205280/) | | May 18, 2026 | [79 Belmont St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/79-belmont-st/) | 700 ft W | Roofing | | Not listed | [Roof-1211612](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Roof-1211612/) | | May 12, 2026 | [57 Cushing St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/57-cushing-st/) | 480 ft NW | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1210193](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1210193/) | | May 11, 2026 | [3 Thingvalla Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/3-thingvalla-ave/) | 580 ft NW | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Plumbing-1210918](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Plumbing-1210918/) | | May 7, 2026 | [29 Cushing St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/29-cushing-st/) | 260 ft NW | Addition | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-1209083](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-1209083/) | | May 1, 2026 | [124 Holworthy St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/124-holworthy-st/) | 970 ft N | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1209020](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1209020/) | | May 1, 2026 | [65 Cushing St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/65-cushing-st/) | 580 ft NW | Addition | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-1209174](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-1209174/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 12 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 29, 2026 | [1 Aberdeen Way](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/1-aberdeen-way/) | 0.22 mi NE | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Short Form-1232290](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Short%20Form-1232290/) | | Aug 11, 2026 | [139 Cushing St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/139-cushing-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Short Form-1222624](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Short%20Form-1222624/) | | Jul 24, 2026 | [17 Locust Ter](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/17-locust-ter/) | 0.23 mi N | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1222027](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1222027/) | | Jul 22, 2026 | [17 Locust Ter](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/17-locust-ter/) | 0.23 mi N | Addition | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-1217787](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-1217787/) | | Jul 14, 2026 | [39 Aberdeen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/39-aberdeen-ave/) | 0.25 mi E | Solar | | Not listed | [Solar Installation-1219449](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Solar%20Installation-1219449/) | | Jul 13, 2026 | [17 Locust Ter](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/17-locust-ter/) | 0.23 mi N | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Plumbing-1220584](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Plumbing-1220584/) | | Jul 9, 2026 | [39 Aberdeen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/39-aberdeen-ave/) | 0.25 mi E | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1219450](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1219450/) | | Jun 9, 2026 | [45 Lawn St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/45-lawn-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1213098](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1213098/) | | Jun 4, 2026 | [45 Lawn St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/45-lawn-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [Sheet Metal-1213094](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Sheet%20Metal-1213094/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [33 Aberdeen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/33-aberdeen-ave/) | 0.25 mi E | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1212645](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1212645/) | | May 11, 2026 | [37 High St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/37-high-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Plumbing-1209798](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Plumbing-1209798/) | | May 11, 2026 | [37 High St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/37-high-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Gas-1209796](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Gas-1209796/) | ## More on this street Other addresses on Spruce Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [6 Spruce Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/6-spruce-ave/): newest permit May 26, 2026 - [7 Spruce Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/7-spruce-ave/): newest permit Jul 23, 2026 --- Source: Cambridge Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.cambridgema.gov/d/3wsm-e5jx). Checked 2026-10-07 01:39 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/ Map, both permits at this address and 64 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/5-spruce-ave/