# Building permits at 5 Tenney St, Cambridge, MA Two permits on record here. The newest, Apr 7: Alteration or repair permit, no description from the city. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 71 more permits (61 projects) since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Apr 7, 2026 | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-1204590](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-1204590/) | | Apr 21, 2022 | Roofing | | Not listed | [Roof-169148](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Roof-169148/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 71 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 5, 2026 | [44 Russell St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/44-russell-st/) | 210 ft N | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1231897](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1231897/) | | Sep 18, 2026 | [79 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/79-orchard-st/) | 100 ft W | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1230707](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1230707/) | | Aug 17, 2026 | [79 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/79-orchard-st/) | 100 ft W | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Plumbing-1226354](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Plumbing-1226354/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [73 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/73-orchard-st/) | 95 ft SW | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-1209907](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-1209907/) | | May 11, 2026 | [21 Tenney St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/21-tenney-st/) | 170 ft NE | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-1210798](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-1210798/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 42 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 7, 2026 | [1 Russell St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/1-russell-st/) | 640 ft W | 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/) | 640 ft W | 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/) | 640 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/) | 640 ft SW | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [Sheet Metal-1230933](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Sheet%20Metal-1230933/) | | Sep 25, 2026 | [1972 Massachusetts Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/1972-massachusetts-ave/) | 960 ft 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/) | 960 ft 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/) | 960 ft 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/) | 960 ft 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/) | 960 ft 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/) | 960 ft S | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1226880](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1226880/) | | Sep 15, 2026 | [26 Creighton St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/26-creighton-st/) | 990 ft S | 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/) | 990 ft S | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Short Form-1230766](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Short%20Form-1230766/) | | Sep 10, 2026 | [7 Beech St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/7-beech-st/) | 740 ft S | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1229807](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1229807/) | | Sep 9, 2026 | [1972 Massachusetts Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/1972-massachusetts-ave/) | 960 ft S | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [Sheet Metal-1229014](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Sheet%20Metal-1229014/) | | Sep 1, 2026 | [1 Russell St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/1-russell-st/) | 640 ft W | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Short Form-1223583](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Short%20Form-1223583/) | | Aug 14, 2026 | [20 Russell St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/20-russell-st/) | 310 ft W | Roofing | | Not listed | [Roof-1225735](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Roof-1225735/) | | Jul 29, 2026 | [186 Elm St N](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/186-elm-st-n/) | 250 ft E | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Short Form-1222318](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Short%20Form-1222318/) | | Jul 23, 2026 | [2029 Massachusetts Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/2029-massachusetts-ave/) | 650 ft S | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [Mechanical-1220718](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Mechanical-1220718/) | | Jul 23, 2026 | [1972 Massachusetts Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/1972-massachusetts-ave/) | 960 ft S | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-1218128](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-1218128/) | | Jul 17, 2026 | [2130 Massachusetts Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/2130-massachusetts-ave/) | 850 ft SW | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1220302](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1220302/) | | Jul 13, 2026 | [10 Beech St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/10-beech-st/) | 800 ft SE | Fire systems | | Not listed | [Sprinkler and Standpipe-1217982](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Sprinkler%20and%20Standpipe-1217982/) | | Jul 13, 2026 | [2130 Massachusetts Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/2130-massachusetts-ave/) | 850 ft SW | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Plumbing-1220636](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Plumbing-1220636/) | | 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 17, 2026 | [2130 Massachusetts Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/2130-massachusetts-ave/) | 850 ft 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/) | 850 ft SW | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-1208600](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-1208600/) | | 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/) | 620 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/) | 530 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/) | 640 ft W | 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/) | 530 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/) | 530 ft S | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1213364](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1213364/) | | May 29, 2026 | [2161 Massachusetts Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/2161-massachusetts-ave/) | 810 ft W | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1212289](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1212289/) | | May 26, 2026 | [1975 Massachusetts Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/1975-massachusetts-ave/) | 940 ft 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/) | 940 ft S | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Gas-1212722](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Gas-1212722/) | | May 20, 2026 | [9-B Russell St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/9--b-russell-st/) | 570 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/) | 570 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/) | 260 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/) | 850 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/) | 620 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/) | 260 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/) | 450 ft SE | 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/) | 750 ft SW | Sign | | Not listed | [Signs-1208798](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Signs-1208798/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 24 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 28, 2026 | [5 Davenport St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/5-davenport-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Roofing | | Not listed | [Roof-1231984](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Roof-1231984/) | | Sep 23, 2026 | [58 Porter Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/58-porter-rd/) | 0.23 mi S | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Short Form-1231798](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Short%20Form-1231798/) | | Sep 22, 2026 | [8 Cypress St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/8-cypress-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [Sheet Metal-1230930](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Sheet%20Metal-1230930/) | | Sep 22, 2026 | [1933 Massachusetts Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/1933-massachusetts-ave/) | 0.23 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 17, 2026 | [8 Cypress St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/8-cypress-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Gas-1230927](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Gas-1230927/) | | Sep 16, 2026 | [8 Cypress St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/8-cypress-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1230029](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1230029/) | | Sep 16, 2026 | [35 Pemberton St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/35-pemberton-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Short Form-1230859](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Short%20Form-1230859/) | | Sep 9, 2026 | [12 Rindge Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/12-rindge-ave/) | 0.22 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/) | 0.20 mi W | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-1228558](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-1228558/) | | Aug 27, 2026 | [45 Pemberton St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/45-pemberton-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Plumbing-1228336](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Plumbing-1228336/) | | Aug 27, 2026 | [45 Pemberton St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/45-pemberton-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Gas-1228334](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Gas-1228334/) | | Aug 19, 2026 | [31 Creighton St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/31-creighton-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [Mechanical-1226841](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Mechanical-1226841/) | | Aug 10, 2026 | [60 Porter Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/60-porter-rd/) | 0.23 mi S | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Plumbing-1225203](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Plumbing-1225203/) | | Aug 10, 2026 | [60 Porter Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/60-porter-rd/) | 0.23 mi S | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Gas-1225206](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Gas-1225206/) | | Aug 5, 2026 | [21 Cogswell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/21-cogswell-ave/) | 0.22 mi SW | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Short Form-1223801](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Short%20Form-1223801/) | | Jul 30, 2026 | [7 Porter Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/7-porter-pk/) | 0.24 mi S | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Short Form-1222742](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Short%20Form-1222742/) | | Jul 28, 2026 | [7 Porter Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/7-porter-pk/) | 0.24 mi S | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [Mechanical-1222209](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Mechanical-1222209/) | | Jul 28, 2026 | [7 Porter Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/7-porter-pk/) | 0.24 mi S | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1222214](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1222214/) | | Jul 27, 2026 | [47-49 Pemberton St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/47--49-pemberton-st/) | 0.25 mi SW | Roofing | | Not listed | [Roof-1222458](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Roof-1222458/) | | Jul 19, 2026 | [31 Creighton St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/31-creighton-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1221091](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1221091/) | | Jul 9, 2026 | [11 Cypress St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/11-cypress-st/) | 0.22 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/) | 0.20 mi SW | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-1216959](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-1216959/) | | May 12, 2026 | [23 Walden St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/23-walden-st/) | 0.20 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: - [12 Tenney St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/12-tenney-st/): newest permit May 7, 2025 - [18 Tenney St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/18-tenney-st/): newest permit Jan 7, 2025 - [21 Tenney St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/21-tenney-st/): newest permit May 11, 2026 - [23 Tenney St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/23-tenney-st/): newest permit Oct 21, 2025 --- Source: Cambridge Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.cambridgema.gov/d/3wsm-e5jx). Checked 2026-10-10 03:49 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/ Map, both permits at this address and 71 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/5-tenney-st/