# Building permits at 89 Museum St, Cambridge, MA A new building permitted May 14 at 55 Crescent St, then demolition Jun 8 at 53 Crescent St. Four permits on record here. The newest, Sep 9, 2025: Alteration or repair permit, no description from the city. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 70 more permits (59 projects) since May 1. Two are for new buildings, the nearest 720 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 9, 2025 | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-1181957](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-1181957/) | | Aug 19, 2022 | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Plumbing-190150](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Plumbing-190150/) | | Aug 19, 2022 | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Gas-190146](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Gas-190146/) | | Mar 24, 2022 | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-167212](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-167212/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 70 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### Next door (under 250 ft), 3 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 27, 2026 | [57 Francis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/57-francis-ave/) | 150 ft S | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Plumbing-1227583](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Plumbing-1227583/) | | Jun 5, 2026 | [94 Hammond St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/94-hammond-st/) | 170 ft W | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1213383](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1213383/) | | May 14, 2026 | [20 Carver St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/20-carver-st/) | 220 ft N | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1210761](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1210761/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 42 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 6, 2026 | [50 Oxford St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/50-oxford-st/) | 700 ft SW | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1232421](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1232421/) | | Oct 5, 2026 | [53 Crescent St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/53-crescent-st/) | 720 ft NW | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Plumbing-1232864](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Plumbing-1232864/) | | Oct 2, 2026 | [77 Wendell St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/77-wendell-st/) | 520 ft NW | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1232059](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1232059/) | | Sep 11, 2026 | [35 Eustis St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/35-eustis-st/) | 940 ft NW | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Short Form-1229351](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Short%20Form-1229351/) | | Sep 1, 2026 | [21 Hammond St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/21-hammond-st/) | 850 ft W | Roofing | | Not listed | [Roof-1220265](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Roof-1220265/) | | Aug 26, 2026 | [57 Gorham St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/57-gorham-st/) | 820 ft W | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1227181](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1227181/) | | Aug 24, 2026 | [65 Hammond St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/65-hammond-st/) | 500 ft W | Demolition | | Not listed | [Demolition-1190770](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Demolition-1190770/) | | Aug 18, 2026 | [61 Crescent St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/61-crescent-st/) | 660 ft NW | Roofing | | Not listed | [Roof-1226656](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Roof-1226656/) | | Aug 11, 2026 | [42 Sacramento St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/42-sacramento-st/) | 950 ft NW | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [Mechanical-1224355](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Mechanical-1224355/) | | Aug 7, 2026 | [42 Sacramento St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/42-sacramento-st/) | 950 ft NW | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1224428](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1224428/) | | Jul 31, 2026 | [68 Francis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/68-francis-ave/) | 290 ft E | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1223362](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1223362/) | | Jun 15, 2026 | [68 Francis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/68-francis-ave/) | 290 ft E | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1193936](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1193936/) | | Jul 31, 2026 | [43 Sacramento St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/43-sacramento-st/) | 920 ft NW | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Short Form-1222940](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Short%20Form-1222940/) | | Jul 29, 2026 | [43 Sacramento St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/43-sacramento-st/) | 920 ft NW | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Short Form-1222956](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Short%20Form-1222956/) | | Jun 5, 2026 | [43 Sacramento St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/43-sacramento-st/) | 920 ft NW | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Siding-1213954](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Siding-1213954/) | | Jun 5, 2026 | [43 Sacramento St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/43-sacramento-st/) | 920 ft NW | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Siding-1213948](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Siding-1213948/) | | Jul 30, 2026 | [46 Carver St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/46-carver-st/) | 450 ft N | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Short Form-1223393](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Short%20Form-1223393/) | | Jul 29, 2026 | [63 Sacramento St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/63-sacramento-st/) | 550 ft NW | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [Sheet Metal-1223055](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Sheet%20Metal-1223055/) | | Jul 22, 2026 | [60 Eustis St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/60-eustis-st/) | 800 ft NW | Solar | | Not listed | [Solar Installation-1218479](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Solar%20Installation-1218479/) | | Jul 21, 2026 | [61 Sacramento St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/61-sacramento-st/) | 570 ft NW | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Gas-1221845](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Gas-1221845/) | | Jul 9, 2026 | [38 Oxford St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/38-oxford-st/) | 930 ft SW | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1219259](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1219259/) | | Jun 8, 2026 | [38 Oxford St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/38-oxford-st/) | 930 ft SW | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1213555](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1213555/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [38 Oxford St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/38-oxford-st/) | 930 ft SW | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1213019](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1213019/) | | May 12, 2026 | [38 Oxford St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/38-oxford-st/) | 930 ft SW | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1207608](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1207608/) | | Jul 7, 2026 | [38 Crescent St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/38-crescent-st/) | 830 ft NW | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1219573](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1219573/) | | Jul 1, 2026 | [29 Francis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/29-francis-ave/) | 780 ft S | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1218147](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1218147/) | | Jun 29, 2026 | [29 Francis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/29-francis-ave/) | 780 ft S | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Plumbing-1218513](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Plumbing-1218513/) | | Jun 18, 2026 | [60 Francis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/60-francis-ave/) | 260 ft SE | Roofing | | Not listed | [Roof-1215251](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Roof-1215251/) | | Jun 15, 2026 | [68 Francis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/68-francis-ave/) | 290 ft E | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Plumbing-1215988](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Plumbing-1215988/) | | Jun 15, 2026 | [38 Crescent St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/38-crescent-st/) | 830 ft NW | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Plumbing-1215650](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Plumbing-1215650/) | | May 8, 2026 | [38 Crescent St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/38-crescent-st/) | 830 ft NW | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Gas-1209856](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Gas-1209856/) | | Jun 14, 2026 | [45-B Museum St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/45--b-museum-st/) | 490 ft SW | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1215221](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1215221/) | | Jun 8, 2026 | [43 Sacramento St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/43-sacramento-st/) | 920 ft NW | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1214474](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1214474/) | | Jun 8, 2026 | [53 Crescent St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/53-crescent-st/) | 720 ft NW | Demolition | | Not listed | [Demolition-1195045](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Demolition-1195045/) | | Jun 3, 2026 | [31 Crescent St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/31-crescent-st/) | 930 ft NW | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-1214316](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-1214316/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [54 Sacramento St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/54-sacramento-st/) | 650 ft NW | Roofing | | Not listed | [Roof-1212297](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Roof-1212297/) | | May 28, 2026 | [42 Sacramento St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/42-sacramento-st/) | 950 ft NW | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-1209535](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-1209535/) | | May 19, 2026 | [60 Sacramento St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/60-sacramento-st/) | 570 ft NW | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1211189](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1211189/) | | May 14, 2026 | [55 Crescent St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/55-crescent-st/) | 720 ft NW | New building | | Not listed | [Building: New Construction-1204446](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20New%20Construction-1204446/) | | May 14, 2026 | [53 Crescent St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/53-crescent-st/) | 720 ft NW | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-1204444](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-1204444/) | | May 12, 2026 | [42 Sacramento St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/42-sacramento-st/) | 950 ft NW | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1209802](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1209802/) | | May 1, 2026 | [38 Oxford St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/38-oxford-st/) | 930 ft SW | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1209092](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1209092/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 25 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 28, 2026 | [16 Divinity Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/16-divinity-ave/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-1229804](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-1229804/) | | Sep 25, 2026 | [16 Divinity Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/16-divinity-ave/) | 0.24 mi SW | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Plumbing-1232092](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Plumbing-1232092/) | | Sep 23, 2026 | [2-4 Traymore St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/2--4-traymore-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Short Form-1231705](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Short%20Form-1231705/) | | Sep 22, 2026 | [16 Divinity Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/16-divinity-ave/) | 0.24 mi SW | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1231248](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1231248/) | | Sep 17, 2026 | [22 Francis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/22-francis-ave/) | 0.19 mi S | Roofing | | Not listed | [Roof-1230697](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Roof-1230697/) | | Sep 14, 2026 | [16 Divinity Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/16-divinity-ave/) | 0.24 mi SW | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [Sheet Metal-1230311](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Sheet%20Metal-1230311/) | | Aug 27, 2026 | [6 Traymore St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/6-traymore-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1226419](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1226419/) | | Aug 26, 2026 | [60 Oxford St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/60-oxford-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1227348](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1227348/) | | Jul 30, 2026 | [36 Oxford St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/36-oxford-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Plumbing-1222949](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Plumbing-1222949/) | | Jul 22, 2026 | [58 Oxford St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/58-oxford-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Fire systems | | Not listed | [Sprinkler and Standpipe-1220915](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Sprinkler%20and%20Standpipe-1220915/) | | Jul 9, 2026 | [15 Crescent St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/15-crescent-st/) | 0.19 mi NW | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [Mechanical-1219980](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Mechanical-1219980/) | | Jul 7, 2026 | [41 Wendell St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/41-wendell-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Plumbing | | Not listed | [Gas-1219645](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Gas-1219645/) | | Jun 29, 2026 | [16 Divinity Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/16-divinity-ave/) | 0.24 mi SW | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [Sheet Metal-1218019](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Sheet%20Metal-1218019/) | | May 6, 2026 | [16 Divinity Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/16-divinity-ave/) | 0.24 mi SW | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [Mechanical-1209240](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Mechanical-1209240/) | | Jun 24, 2026 | [16 Divinity Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/16-divinity-ave/) | 0.24 mi SW | Fire systems | | Not listed | [Sprinkler and Standpipe-1216870](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Sprinkler%20and%20Standpipe-1216870/) | | Jun 24, 2026 | [86 Oxford St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/86-oxford-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [Mechanical-1216692](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Mechanical-1216692/) | | Jun 23, 2026 | [86 Oxford St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/86-oxford-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1216708](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1216708/) | | Jun 16, 2026 | [15 Traymore St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/15-traymore-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1216111](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1216111/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [15 Traymore St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/15-traymore-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1213263](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1213263/) | | Jun 15, 2026 | [34 Wendell St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/34-wendell-st/) | 0.23 mi W | New building | | Not listed | [Building: New Construction-1188566](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20New%20Construction-1188566/) | | Jun 9, 2026 | [114 Oxford St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/114-oxford-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Roofing | | Not listed | [Roof-1214572](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Roof-1214572/) | | Jun 3, 2026 | [15 Traymore St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/15-traymore-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Solar | | Not listed | [Solar Installation-1213260](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Solar%20Installation-1213260/) | | May 21, 2026 | [16 Divinity Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/16-divinity-ave/) | 0.24 mi SW | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1208718](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1208718/) | | May 4, 2026 | [16 Divinity Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/16-divinity-ave/) | 0.24 mi SW | Electrical | | Not listed | [Electrical-1209085](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Electrical-1209085/) | | May 20, 2026 | [5 Traymore St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/5-traymore-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [Building: Alteration and Addition-1212316](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/permit/Building%3A%20Alteration%20and%20Addition-1212316/) | ## Zoning requests nearby We don't list zoning cases for Cambridge yet. ## More on this street Other addresses on Museum St with permits, nearest house number first: - [85 Museum St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/85-museum-st/): newest permit Jul 1, 2025 - [57 Museum St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/57-museum-st/): newest permit Feb 10, 2025 - [55 Museum St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/55-museum-st/): newest permit Jul 24, 2025 - [51 Museum St](https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/51-museum-st/): newest permit Feb 13, 2026 --- Source: Cambridge Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.cambridgema.gov/d/3wsm-e5jx). Checked 2026-10-08 15:16 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/ Map, all 4 permits at this address and 70 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/cambridge/address/89-museum-st/