# Building permits at 59 White St, Cambridge, MA Two permits on record here. The newest, Oct 10, 2025: Electrical permit, no description from the city. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 70 more permits (56 projects) since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 10, 2025 | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1185580](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1185580/) | | Aug 21, 2025 | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [Mechanical-1172355](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Mechanical-1172355/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 70 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 44 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 28, 2026 | [5 Davenport St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/5-davenport-st/) | 520 ft W | Roofing | | Not listed | [Roof-1231984](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Roof-1231984/) | | Sep 28, 2026 | [1876 Massachusetts Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/1876-massachusetts-ave/) | 840 ft SW | Roofing | | Not listed | [Roof-1231204](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Roof-1231204/) | | Sep 25, 2026 | [1972 Massachusetts Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/1972-massachusetts-ave/) | 900 ft W | 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/) | 900 ft W | 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/) | 900 ft W | 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/) | 900 ft W | 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/) | 900 ft W | 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/) | 900 ft W | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1226880](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1226880/) | | Sep 22, 2026 | [1933 Massachusetts Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/1933-massachusetts-ave/) | 620 ft W | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1229934](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1229934/) | | Sep 21, 2026 | [1847 Massachusetts Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/1847-massachusetts-ave/) | 920 ft SW | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1231182](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1231182/) | | Jul 28, 2026 | [1847 Massachusetts Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/1847-massachusetts-ave/) | 920 ft SW | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1221292](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1221292/) | | Sep 17, 2026 | [3 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/3-orchard-st/) | 340 ft W | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Gas-1231072](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Gas-1231072/) | | Sep 10, 2026 | [7 Beech St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/7-beech-st/) | 830 ft W | 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/) | 900 ft W | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [Sheet Metal-1229014](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Sheet%20Metal-1229014/) | | Sep 9, 2026 | [6 Porter Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/6-porter-rd/) | 780 ft SW | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Short Form-1229257](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Short%20Form-1229257/) | | Sep 3, 2026 | [25 White St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/25-white-st/) | 350 ft SW | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1229057](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1229057/) | | Aug 27, 2026 | [1847 Massachusetts Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/1847-massachusetts-ave/) | 920 ft SW | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Plumbing-1228301](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Plumbing-1228301/) | | Aug 12, 2026 | [37 Porter Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/37-porter-rd/) | 970 ft W | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1224584](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1224584/) | | Aug 5, 2026 | [37 Porter Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/37-porter-rd/) | 970 ft W | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Plumbing-1224523](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Plumbing-1224523/) | | Aug 5, 2026 | [37 Porter Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/37-porter-rd/) | 970 ft W | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Gas-1224407](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Gas-1224407/) | | Jul 30, 2026 | [7 Porter Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/7-porter-pk/) | 860 ft W | 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/) | 860 ft W | 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/) | 860 ft W | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1222214](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1222214/) | | Jul 23, 2026 | [1972 Massachusetts Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/1972-massachusetts-ave/) | 900 ft W | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-1218128](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-1218128/) | | Jul 22, 2026 | [1847 Massachusetts Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/1847-massachusetts-ave/) | 920 ft SW | Sign | | Not listed | [Signs-1212058](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Signs-1212058/) | | Jul 22, 2026 | [19 White St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/19-white-st/) | 400 ft SW | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1220351](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1220351/) | | Jul 13, 2026 | [10 Beech St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/10-beech-st/) | 690 ft W | Fire systems | | Not listed | [Sprinkler and Standpipe-1217982](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Sprinkler%20and%20Standpipe-1217982/) | | Jul 13, 2026 | [19 White St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/19-white-st/) | 400 ft SW | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Gas-1220140](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Gas-1220140/) | | Jul 8, 2026 | [16 Beech St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/16-beech-st/) | 630 ft NW | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Plumbing-1219834](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Plumbing-1219834/) | | Jul 1, 2026 | [1847 Massachusetts Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/1847-massachusetts-ave/) | 920 ft SW | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-1214557](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-1214557/) | | Jun 26, 2026 | [25 White St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/25-white-st/) | 350 ft SW | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1217455](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1217455/) | | May 18, 2026 | [25 White St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/25-white-st/) | 350 ft SW | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1211206](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1211206/) | | May 18, 2026 | [25 White St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/25-white-st/) | 350 ft SW | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1210107](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1210107/) | | Jun 15, 2026 | [16 Beech St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/16-beech-st/) | 630 ft NW | 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/) | 780 ft NW | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1215222](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1215222/) | | Jun 10, 2026 | [25 White St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/25-white-st/) | 350 ft SW | Fire systems | | Not listed | [Sprinkler and Standpipe-1215134](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Sprinkler%20and%20Standpipe-1215134/) | | May 26, 2026 | [1975 Massachusetts Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/1975-massachusetts-ave/) | 780 ft W | 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/) | 780 ft W | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Gas-1212722](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Gas-1212722/) | | May 22, 2026 | [22 White St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/22-white-st/) | 430 ft S | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-1212331](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-1212331/) | | May 21, 2026 | [1904 Massachusetts Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/1904-massachusetts-ave/) | 730 ft SW | Fire systems | | Not listed | [Sprinkler and Standpipe-1212348](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Sprinkler%20and%20Standpipe-1212348/) | | May 20, 2026 | [822 Somerville Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/822-somerville-ave/) | 670 ft S | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1212028](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1212028/) | | May 18, 2026 | [158 Elm St N](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/158-elm-st-n/) | 780 ft NW | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-1211768](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-1211768/) | | May 13, 2026 | [45 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/45-orchard-st/) | 960 ft NW | Fire systems | | Not listed | [Sprinkler and Standpipe-1209012](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Sprinkler%20and%20Standpipe-1209012/) | | May 13, 2026 | [36 White St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/36-white-st/) | 550 ft SW | Sign | | Not listed | [Signs-1204146](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Signs-1204146/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 26 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 23, 2026 | [58 Porter Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/58-porter-rd/) | 0.21 mi W | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Short Form-1231798](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Short%20Form-1231798/) | | Sep 2, 2026 | [31 Upland Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/31-upland-rd/) | 0.21 mi SW | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Plumbing-1228308](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Plumbing-1228308/) | | Sep 1, 2026 | [10 Mt Vernon St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/10-mt-vernon-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1225572](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1225572/) | | Aug 12, 2026 | [67 Mt Vernon St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/67-mt-vernon-st/) | 0.25 mi SW | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-1223039](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-1223039/) | | Aug 11, 2026 | [10 Mt Vernon St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/10-mt-vernon-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [Mechanical-1224495](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Mechanical-1224495/) | | Aug 10, 2026 | [60 Porter Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/60-porter-rd/) | 0.21 mi W | 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/) | 0.21 mi W | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Gas-1225206](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Gas-1225206/) | | Jul 29, 2026 | [186 Elm St N](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/186-elm-st-n/) | 0.24 mi NW | 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/) | 0.22 mi W | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [Mechanical-1220718](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Mechanical-1220718/) | | Jul 21, 2026 | [1815 Massachusetts Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/1815-massachusetts-ave/) | 0.21 mi S | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1221499](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1221499/) | | Jul 14, 2026 | [1815 Massachusetts Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/1815-massachusetts-ave/) | 0.21 mi S | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1219904](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1219904/) | | Jul 15, 2026 | [31-35 Mt Vernon St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/31--35-mt-vernon-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Plumbing-1220962](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Plumbing-1220962/) | | Jul 15, 2026 | [31-35 Mt Vernon St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/31--35-mt-vernon-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Gas-1220965](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Gas-1220965/) | | Jul 13, 2026 | [18 Upland Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/18-upland-rd/) | 0.20 mi SW | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1219838](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1219838/) | | Jul 7, 2026 | [18 Upland Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/18-upland-rd/) | 0.20 mi SW | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Gas-1219550](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Gas-1219550/) | | Jul 6, 2026 | [18 Upland Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/18-upland-rd/) | 0.20 mi SW | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Plumbing-1219094](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Plumbing-1219094/) | | Jul 7, 2026 | [1815 Massachusetts Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/1815-massachusetts-ave/) | 0.21 mi S | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-1216164](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-1216164/) | | May 22, 2026 | [1815 Massachusetts Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/1815-massachusetts-ave/) | 0.21 mi S | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-1205550](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-1205550/) | | Jul 1, 2026 | [31 Upland Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/31-upland-rd/) | 0.21 mi SW | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1218344](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1218344/) | | Jun 12, 2026 | [18 Upland Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/18-upland-rd/) | 0.20 mi SW | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-1214575](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-1214575/) | | Jun 9, 2026 | [1 Richdale Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/1-richdale-ave/) | 0.22 mi SW | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1214345](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1214345/) | | Jun 8, 2026 | [16 Blake St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/16-blake-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Roofing | | Not listed | [Roof-1214719](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Roof-1214719/) | | Jun 4, 2026 | [16 Blake St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/16-blake-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | 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/) | 0.21 mi NW | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1213364](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1213364/) | | May 20, 2026 | [60 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/60-orchard-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Gas-1211968](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Gas-1211968/) | | May 14, 2026 | [60 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/60-orchard-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1211010](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1211010/) | ## Zoning requests nearby We don't list zoning cases for Cambridge yet. ## More on this street Other addresses on White St with permits, nearest house number first: - [49 White St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/49-white-st/): newest permit Oct 27, 2025 - [36 White St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/36-white-st/): newest permit May 13, 2026 - [29 White St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/29-white-st/): newest permit Nov 20, 2025 - [25 White St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/25-white-st/): newest permit Sep 3, 2026 - [23 White St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/23-white-st/): newest permit Apr 10, 2026 - [22 White St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/22-white-st/): newest permit May 22, 2026 - [19 White St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/19-white-st/): newest permit Jul 22, 2026 - [17 White St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/17-white-st/): newest permit Dec 15, 2025 --- Source: Cambridge Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.cambridgema.gov/d/3wsm-e5jx). Checked 2026-10-09 00:26 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/ Map, both permits at this address and 70 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/59-white-st/