# Building permits at 401 E 5th St, Austin, TX 512 Sabine St: a new building permitted Jul 1, demolition Aug 3. Six permits on record here. The newest, Sep 5, 2025: Replace an existing natural gas Option generator Automatic Transfer Switch Docking Station onto the on. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 31 more permits (29 projects) since May 1. Eight are for new buildings, the nearest 0.19 mi away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 5, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Replace an existing natural gas Option generator Automatic Transfer Switch Docking Station onto the on existing equipment pad. Change out Service Disconnect Fuse. Site plan exemption not required less than 100 sq ft for existing EMS/Fire station-this PR is a separate scope of work from active BP | Not listed | [2025-112487 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2025-112487%20BP/) | | Jul 13, 2023 | New building | temp stair system | Not listed | [2023-089244 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2023-089244%20BP/) | | Mar 20, 2023 | Alteration or repair | Extensive renovation of this 1938 fire station to largely maintain the apparatus room (garage) while largely reconfiguring the balance of the interior to convert the dormitory into individual sleeping rooms with new kitchens day rooms study rooms offices and workout room. A two-story addition adds a | Not listed | [2023-030883 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2023-030883%20BP/) | | Nov 26, 2014 | Alteration or repair | Install 1/2 RPZ to ice machine and cap of washer to existing Safety Services | Not listed | [2014-126702 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2014-126702%20BP/) | | Feb 1, 2011 | Alteration or repair | Install fan duct track and hoses to existing Safety Services( Fire Station) | $32,300 | [2011-007021 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2011-007021%20BP/) | | Jul 26, 2000 | Alteration or repair | Install Rooftop Telecommunications Antenna And Equipment Cabinets And Fiberglass Screen Wall | $20,000 | [2000-005711 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2000-005711%20BP/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 31 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### Next door (under 250 ft), 8 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 10, 2026 | [311 E 5th St](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/311-e-5th-st/) | 140 ft W | Pool or spa | Finish Out for Outdoor Amenity Space (Pool to be permitted separately) Includes Outdoor Lounge and Pool Deck Floor 14 | Not listed | [2024-128990 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2024-128990%20BP/) | | Aug 10, 2026 | [311 E 5th St](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/311-e-5th-st/) | 140 ft W | Alteration or repair | Finish Out for Fitness and Adjacent Restrooms Floor 14 | Not listed | [2024-128988 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2024-128988%20BP/) | | Aug 10, 2026 | [311 E 5th St](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/311-e-5th-st/) | 140 ft W | Alteration or repair | Floor 14 - Finish Out for Pantry Outdoor Bar and Adjacent Restrooms | Not listed | [2024-128987 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2024-128987%20BP/) | | Aug 10, 2026 | [311 E 5th St](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/311-e-5th-st/) | 140 ft W | Alteration or repair | Finish Out for Hotel Rooms and Electrical Room Floor 14 | Not listed | [2024-128986 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2024-128986%20BP/) | | Aug 10, 2026 | [311 E 5th St](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/311-e-5th-st/) | 140 ft W | Alteration or repair | Finish Out for Hotel Rooms Housekeeping Hydration station and Electrical/IDF Room Floor 12 | Not listed | [2024-128984 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2024-128984%20BP/) | | Aug 10, 2026 | [311 E 5th St](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/311-e-5th-st/) | 140 ft W | Alteration or repair | Finish Out for Hotel Rooms Housekeeping Hydration station and Electrical/IDF Room Floor 11 | Not listed | [2024-128983 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2024-128983%20BP/) | | Aug 10, 2026 | [311 E 5th St](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/311-e-5th-st/) | 140 ft W | Alteration or repair | Finish Out for Hotel Rooms Housekeeping Hydration station and Electrical/IDF Room Floor 10 | Not listed | [2024-128981 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2024-128981%20BP/) | | Aug 10, 2026 | [311 E 5th St](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/311-e-5th-st/) | 140 ft W | Alteration or repair | Finish Out for Hotel Rooms Housekeeping Hydration station and Electrical/IDF Room Floor 9 | Not listed | [2024-128980 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2024-128980%20BP/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 3 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 6, 2026 | [317 1/2 Trinity St](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/317-1_2-trinity-st/) | 360 ft S | Alteration or repair | Austin Energy temporary electrical vault to be used only for building power during construction of the Austin Convention Center. Once the main building power is on the temporary vault will be removed. This is public project and new construction. | Not listed | [2026-084023 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-084023%20BP/) | | Jul 6, 2026 | [309 E 3rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/309-e-3rd-st/) | 720 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Interior Non Structural Demolition | Not listed | [2026-044965 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-044965%20BP/) | | Jun 3, 2026 | [421 E 6th St](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/421-e-6th-st/) | 400 ft NE | Roofing | Re-roof with new roof insulation and TPO and replacement of select of top mechanical equipment. Existing piano bar. | Not listed | [2026-067771 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-067771%20BP/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 20 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 4, 2026 | [301 Congress Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/301-congress-ave/) | 0.24 mi W | Roofing | Reroof overlay with totally adhered Carlisle TPO | Not listed | [2026-115882 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-115882%20BP/) | | Sep 1, 2026 | [315 Congress Ave Unit 100](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/315-congress-ave-unit-100/) | 0.23 mi W | Alteration or repair | Reconstruction from previous water damage | Not listed | [2026-114313 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-114313%20BP/) | | Sep 1, 2026 | [500 1/2 N Ih 35 Svrd Sb Unit Att](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/500-1_2-n-ih-35-svrd-sb-unit-att/) | 0.24 mi E | New building | AT&T Rooftop/Parking Structure Antenna Collocation. 2026-082218 DA. | $49,000 | [2026-093796 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-093796%20BP/) | | Aug 5, 2026 | [618 E 6th St](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/618-e-6th-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Alteration or repair | 7 DAY - interior alteration of approximately 1781 sq ft of existing interior space - OVA | Not listed | [2026-099517 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-099517%20BP/) | | Aug 4, 2026 | [616 E 6th St](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/616-e-6th-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Alteration or repair | Interior alteration of approx. 1494 SF of existing interior space. | Not listed | [2026-099551 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-099551%20BP/) | | Aug 3, 2026 | [512 Sabine St](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/512-sabine-st/) | 0.19 mi E | Demolition | Demolition of office buildings (approx. 84349 sq. ft. circa 1981) SP-2024-0042C - Approved... | Not listed | [2026-014439 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-014439%20BP/) | | Jul 21, 2026 | [501 Congress Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/501-congress-ave/) | 0.20 mi NW | Alteration or repair | EPLAN - Structural Modification for future tenant - NOT FOR OCCUPANCY - 1st Floor | Not listed | [2026-094045 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-094045%20BP/) | | Jul 1, 2026 | [512 Sabine St Bldg Gazebo1](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/512-sabine-st-bldg-gazebo1/) | 0.19 mi E | New building | ePlan: Commercial Expedited Review - [AE GREEN BUILDING] New Construction of Shade Structure (Courtyard Cabana Trellis) Phase III. | $79,500,000 | [2026-006057 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-006057%20BP/) | | Jul 1, 2026 | [512 Sabine St](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/512-sabine-st/) | 0.19 mi E | New building | ePlan: Commercial Expedited Review - [AE GREEN BUILDING] New Construction of Court Yard Amenity Space Phase III First Floor. | $79,500,000 | [2026-006056 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-006056%20BP/) | | Jul 1, 2026 | [512 Sabine St](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/512-sabine-st/) | 0.19 mi E | New building | ePlan: Commercial Expedited Review - [AE GREEN BUILDING] New Construction of Amenity Space (Roof Deck) Phase III 6thFloor. | $79,500,000 | [2026-006055 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-006055%20BP/) | | Jul 1, 2026 | [512 Sabine St](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/512-sabine-st/) | 0.19 mi E | New building | ePlan: Commercial Expedited Review - [AE GREEN BUILDING] New Construction of Leasing and Amenities Phase I First Floor. Work to include CoWork Space Fitness and Mail Room. | $79,500,000 | [2026-006054 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-006054%20BP/) | | Jul 1, 2026 | [512 Sabine St](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/512-sabine-st/) | 0.19 mi E | New building | ePlan: Commercial Expedited Review - [AE GREEN BUILDING] New Construction of Shell Space for Retail Phase I - First Floor. Work to include Patio Space - Not for Occupancy. | $79,500,000 | [2026-006053 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-006053%20BP/) | | Jul 1, 2026 | [512 Sabine St Bldg Gar](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/512-sabine-st-bldg-gar/) | 0.19 mi E | New building | ePlan: Commercial Expedited Review - [AE GREEN BUILDING] New Construction of Parking Garage for Mixed Use 7-Story Multi-Family Complex. | $79,500,000 | [2026-006052 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-006052%20BP/) | | Jul 1, 2026 | [512 Sabine St](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/512-sabine-st/) | 0.19 mi E | New building | ePlan: Commercial Expedited Review - [AE GREEN BUILDING] New Construction of a Mixed Use 7-Story Multi-Family Complex. Phase III - Floors 2-6. | $79,500,000 | [2026-006051 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-006051%20BP/) | | Jul 1, 2026 | [512 Sabine St](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/512-sabine-st/) | 0.19 mi E | New building | ePlan: Commercial Expedited Review - [AE GREEN BUILDING] New Construction of a Mixed Use 7-Story Multi-Family Complex. Phase II - Floors 2-5. | $79,500,000 | [2026-006050 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-006050%20BP/) | | Jul 1, 2026 | [512 Sabine St](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/512-sabine-st/) | 0.19 mi E | New building | ePlan: Commercial Expedited Review - [AE GREEN BUILDING] New Construction of a Mixed Use 7-Story Multi-Family Complex. Phase I - 11 Residential Units within Multi-Family Complex. | $79,500,000 | [2026-006049 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-006049%20BP/) | | Jun 24, 2026 | [501 Congress Ave Unit B175](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/501-congress-ave-unit-b175/) | 0.20 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Change of Use - Interior alteration of an existing office space into a golf simulator recreation establishment. | Not listed | [2026-075939 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-075939%20BP/) | | May 18, 2026 | [401 Congress Ave Unit 3200](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/401-congress-ave-unit-3200/) | 0.21 mi W | Alteration or repair | Phase I: Interior expansion of EYs existing suite project will include new meeting rooms breakroom demountable walls new finishes: carcarpet acoustical ceiling tile pain tile and light fixtures | Not listed | [2026-060802 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-060802%20BP/) | | May 15, 2026 | [401 Congress Ave Unit 3200](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/401-congress-ave-unit-3200/) | 0.21 mi W | Alteration or repair | Phase 2: Interior expansion of EYs existing suite project will include new meeting rooms breakroom demountable walls new finishes: carcarpet acoustical ceiling tile paint tile and light fixtures. | Not listed | [2026-060803 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-060803%20BP/) | | May 4, 2026 | [201 E 2nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/201-e-2nd-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Elevator | Improvements to the elevator lobby finishes security fencing and overhead coiling grilles miscellaneous painting signage and minor repairs to sidewalk canopies. *Majority of work is paint and signage only. Level 1 (~33000 sq. ft) has significant construction activities. | Not listed | [2025-098241 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2025-098241%20BP/) | ## More on this street Other addresses on E 5th St with permits, nearest house number first: - [409 E 5th St](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/409-e-5th-st/): newest permit Nov 24, 2025 - [318 E 5th St](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/318-e-5th-st/): newest permit Feb 28, 2025 - [311 E 5th St](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/311-e-5th-st/): newest permit Aug 10, 2026 - [310 E 5th St](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/310-e-5th-st/): newest permit Mar 20, 2025 - [506 E 5th St](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/506-e-5th-st/): newest permit Mar 4, 2025 - [115 E 5th St](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/115-e-5th-st/): newest permit Dec 3, 2024 - [105 E 5th St Unit 200](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/105-e-5th-st-unit-200/): newest permit Apr 8, 2026 - [103 E 5th St](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/103-e-5th-st/): newest permit Jul 18, 2025 - [701 E 5th St](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/701-e-5th-st/): newest permit Mar 31, 2026 - [901 E 5th St](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/901-e-5th-st/): newest permit Jun 16, 2026 --- Source: Austin Development Services Department permit data (https://datahub.austintexas.gov/d/3syk-w9eu), City of Austin Development Services Department. Checked 2026-10-07 01:29 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/ Map, all 6 permits at this address and 31 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/401-e-5th-st/