# Building permits at 901 E 5th St, Austin, TX 512 Sabine St: a new building permitted Jul 1, demolition Aug 3. 25 permits on record here. The newest, Jun 16: Modifying Existing Switch Gear to Install Backup Generator receptacles to the outside of the building. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 21 more permits (19 projects) since May 1. Nine are for new buildings, the nearest 690 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jun 16, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Modifying Existing Switch Gear to Install Backup Generator receptacles to the outside of the building. We are not installing or Modifying the Generators on site. Just the Ability to hook up a portable one. Circuit is to MSB with Kirk key. No ats. | Not listed | [2026-062520 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-062520%20BP/) | | Jul 14, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Installing a new 2.5 ton water source heat pump air handling unit that will require a new electrical service. | Not listed | [2025-078905 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2025-078905%20BP/) | | Dec 29, 2023 | Alteration or repair | Re-glaze existing building with electrochromic and spandrel glass install low voltage trunk lines/sky sensor/network controllers and control panels | Not listed | [2023-163764 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2023-163764%20BP/) | | Aug 3, 2022 | Alteration or repair | Remodel of an existing Target. | Not listed | [2022-113552 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2022-113552%20BP/) | | Aug 5, 2021 | Alteration or repair | Interior remodel to add standalone refrigeration and drive up grocery service to existing retail food | Not listed | [2021-107735 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2021-107735%20BP/) | | Nov 2, 2020 | Alteration or repair | Interior remodel to existing retail. remodeling food service areas in grocery store. | Not listed | [2020-165569 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2020-165569%20BP/) | | Aug 7, 2020 | Alteration or repair | Interior finish out for small admin office area (suite 200) | Not listed | [2020-106202 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2020-106202%20BP/) | | Jun 23, 2020 | Alteration or repair | ePlan: Expedited Review - Tenant Finish-Out for Food Sales (34545 SF) | Not listed | [2019-187961 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2019-187961%20BP/) | | Mar 16, 2020 | Alteration or repair | ePlan: Expedited Review - Slab-cuts and Installation of Structural Floors 357 & 8 | Not listed | [2019-155447 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2019-155447%20BP/) | | Mar 10, 2020 | Alteration or repair | Change of Use and interior remodel from Personal Services to Medical Office | Not listed | [2020-039735 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2020-039735%20BP/) | | Feb 21, 2020 | Alteration or repair | ePlan: Expedited Review - First Time Tenant Finish-Out for Retail (24771 SF) | Not listed | [2019-151728 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2019-151728%20BP/) | | Jan 7, 2020 | Alteration or repair | Interior non structural demolition. | $8,000 | [2019-210891 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2019-210891%20BP/) | | Nov 20, 2019 | New building | New Construction of Swimming Pool | $75,000 | [2019-210443 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2019-210443%20BP/) | | Oct 28, 2019 | Alteration or repair | Install New Charging Station to Parking Garage | Not listed | [2019-212772 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2019-212772%20BP/) | | Oct 9, 2019 | Alteration or repair | ePLAN - Expedited Review: Tenant Finish-Out to create Admin /Bus Office Level 5 (of 8) Phase 2. | Not listed | [2019-196424 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2019-196424%20BP/) | | Oct 9, 2019 | Alteration or repair | ePLAN - Expedited Review: Tenant Finish-Out to create Admin /Bus Office Level 4 (of 8) contains game room and lounge. (Phase 2) | Not listed | [2019-196423 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2019-196423%20BP/) | | Oct 9, 2019 | Alteration or repair | ePLAN - Expedited Review: Tenant Finish-Out to create Admin /Bus Office Level 3 ( of 8) Phase 3. | Not listed | [2019-196422 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2019-196422%20BP/) | | Oct 9, 2019 | Alteration or repair | ePLAN - Expedited Review: Tenant Finish-Out to create Admin /Bus Office Level 2 (of 8) contains Fitness and gym W/ showers. (Phase 3) | Not listed | [2019-196421 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2019-196421%20BP/) | | Jul 15, 2019 | Alteration or repair | *Interior Demo Non-Structural | $15,000 | [2019-150714 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2019-150714%20BP/) | | Apr 26, 2019 | New building | ePlan: Expedited Review - Site Lighting addition to a Multi-Family Complex | $20,000 | [2019-063317 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2019-063317%20BP/) | | Sep 17, 2018 | Alteration or repair | Tenant Finish-Out for Trash and Lobby (Below the Podium) | Not listed | [2018-163142 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2018-163142%20BP/) | | Sep 17, 2018 | Alteration or repair | Tenant Finish-Out for Lobby and Mail (Below the Podium) | Not listed | [2018-163141 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2018-163141%20BP/) | | Feb 12, 2018 | New building | New shell office building - includes 1st floor lobby 2nd throught 8th floors and penthouse (shell - not for occupancy) | $16,000,000 | [2018-016247 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2018-016247%20BP/) | | Oct 19, 2017 | New building | New Parking Garage | $12,608,160 | [2017-131553 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2017-131553%20BP/) | | Oct 19, 2017 | New building | New Mixed Use Shell Building | $21,000,000 | [2017-131552 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2017-131552%20BP/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 21 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### Next door (under 250 ft), 1 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 15, 2026 | [902 E 5th St Unit 105](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/902-e-5th-st-unit-105/) | 130 ft N | Alteration or repair | Change of use to restaurant with remodel | Not listed | [2026-120454 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-120454%20BP/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 15 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 15, 2026 | [208 San Marcos St](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/208-san-marcos-st/) | 750 ft S | Addition | Interior Remodel - Kitchen Remodel and Bathroom Remodel: see additional page | Not listed | [2026-118699 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-118699%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/) | 690 ft NW | 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 14, 2026 | [901 E 6th St Unit 400](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/901-e-6th-st-unit-400/) | 360 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Minot remodel of existing tenant space to demo existing interior improvements relocate doors add 6 new electrical J box whips to new furniture and update access control from previous expired permit. No plumbing or mech scope | Not listed | [2026-105555 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-105555%20BP/) | | Aug 3, 2026 | [512 Sabine St](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/512-sabine-st/) | 980 ft NW | 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 2, 2026 | [1017 E 6th St](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/1017-e-6th-st/) | 660 ft E | Alteration or repair | Removing a type 2 vent hood and installing a type 1 vent hood | Not listed | [2026-076088 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-076088%20BP/) | | Jul 1, 2026 | [512 Sabine St Bldg Gazebo1](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/512-sabine-st-bldg-gazebo1/) | 980 ft NW | 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/) | 980 ft NW | 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/) | 980 ft NW | 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/) | 980 ft NW | 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/) | 980 ft NW | 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/) | 980 ft NW | 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/) | 980 ft NW | 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/) | 980 ft NW | 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/) | 980 ft NW | 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/) | | May 18, 2026 | [1100 E 5th St](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/1100-e-5th-st/) | 710 ft E | New building | 2026/05/28 - 2026/09/07 \| Banksy Exhibition Austin - 102 day ticketed global event featuring Banksy art | Not listed | [2026-059194 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-059194%20BP/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 5 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 5, 2026 | [618 E 6th St](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/618-e-6th-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | 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/) | 0.21 mi NW | 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/) | | May 26, 2026 | [809 E 8th St](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/809-e-8th-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Alteration or repair | Application 3. This permit is only for the finish out of the elevator lobby and the building corridor. | Not listed | [2026-053039 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-053039%20BP/) | | May 26, 2026 | [809 E 8th St Unit 310](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/809-e-8th-st-unit-310/) | 0.20 mi N | Alteration or repair | Application 2. First generation interior tenant office space. Includes typical private offices open office workstations conference rooms. Breakroom is NOT getting built out. This is the only permit for Suite 310. | Not listed | [2026-053037 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-053037%20BP/) | | May 26, 2026 | [809 E 8th St Unit 300](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/809-e-8th-st-unit-300/) | 0.20 mi N | Alteration or repair | Application 1. First generation interior tenant office space. Includes typical private offices open office workstations conference rooms. Breakroom is NOT getting built out. This is the only permit for Suite 300. | Not listed | [2026-053036 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-053036%20BP/) | --- Source: Austin Development Services Department permit data (https://datahub.austintexas.gov/d/3syk-w9eu). Checked 2026-10-06 00:11 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/ Map, all 25 permits at this address and 21 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/901-e-5th-st/