# Building permits at 2562 Observatory Av, Cincinnati, OH The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $1.2M project at 2516 Ritchie Av, permitted Sep 16. Five permits on record here. The newest, Nov 14, 2025: Plumbing Permits. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 44 more permits (41 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 0.23 mi away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Nov 14, 2025 | Plumbing | Plumbing Permits | $2,480 | [2025P09762](https://nearbypermits.com/cincinnati/permit/2025P09762/) | | Dec 2, 2022 | Mechanical (HVAC) | HVAC | $3,636 | [2022P09614](https://nearbypermits.com/cincinnati/permit/2022P09614/) | | Oct 20, 2016 | Plumbing | Plumbing Permits | $2,000 | [2016P08814](https://nearbypermits.com/cincinnati/permit/2016P08814/) | | Oct 5, 2016 | Alteration or repair | Alteration | $15,000 | [2016P07122](https://nearbypermits.com/cincinnati/permit/2016P07122/) | | Aug 8, 2016 | Alteration or repair | Addition | $200,000 | [2016P06230](https://nearbypermits.com/cincinnati/permit/2016P06230/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 44 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 30 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 30, 2026 | [3426 Burch Av](https://nearbypermits.com/cincinnati/address/3426-burch-av/) | 280 ft NW | Plumbing | Plumbing Permits | $2,000 | [2026P08371](https://nearbypermits.com/cincinnati/permit/2026P08371/) | | Sep 29, 2026 | [2561 Observatory Av](https://nearbypermits.com/cincinnati/address/2561-observatory-av/) | 380 ft SW | Plumbing | Plumbing Permits | $4,500 | [2026P08395](https://nearbypermits.com/cincinnati/permit/2026P08395/) | | Sep 17, 2026 | [2561 Observatory Av](https://nearbypermits.com/cincinnati/address/2561-observatory-av/) | 380 ft SW | Plumbing | Plumbing Permits | $6,500 | [2026P07590](https://nearbypermits.com/cincinnati/permit/2026P07590/) | | Sep 21, 2026 | [3433 Mooney Av](https://nearbypermits.com/cincinnati/address/3433-mooney-av/) | 300 ft N | Alteration or repair | Alteration | $36,000 | [2026P08904](https://nearbypermits.com/cincinnati/permit/2026P08904/) | | Sep 9, 2026 | [2510 Observatory Av](https://nearbypermits.com/cincinnati/address/2510-observatory-av/) | 860 ft W | Mechanical (HVAC) | HVAC | $500 | [2026P04112](https://nearbypermits.com/cincinnati/permit/2026P04112/) | | Aug 28, 2026 | [2561 Observatory Av](https://nearbypermits.com/cincinnati/address/2561-observatory-av/) | 380 ft SW | Fence, wall or deck | Misc. Structures | $100,000 | [2026P07625](https://nearbypermits.com/cincinnati/permit/2026P07625/) | | Aug 28, 2026 | [2561 Observatory Av](https://nearbypermits.com/cincinnati/address/2561-observatory-av/) | 380 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Addition | $300,000 | [2026P03673](https://nearbypermits.com/cincinnati/permit/2026P03673/) | | Aug 27, 2026 | [2604 Observatory Av](https://nearbypermits.com/cincinnati/address/2604-observatory-av/) | 250 ft E | Plumbing | Plumbing Permits | $1,500 | [2026P07530](https://nearbypermits.com/cincinnati/permit/2026P07530/) | | Aug 26, 2026 | [3326 Eastside Av](https://nearbypermits.com/cincinnati/address/3326-eastside-av/) | 730 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Alteration | $2,512 | [2026P08078](https://nearbypermits.com/cincinnati/permit/2026P08078/) | | Aug 26, 2026 | [3412 Mooney Av](https://nearbypermits.com/cincinnati/address/3412-mooney-av/) | 250 ft E | Mechanical (HVAC) | HVAC | $7,842 | [2026P07167](https://nearbypermits.com/cincinnati/permit/2026P07167/) | | Aug 26, 2026 | [1345 Edwards Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/cincinnati/address/1345-edwards-rd/) | 880 ft SE | Mechanical (HVAC) | HVAC | $6,785 | [2026P07159](https://nearbypermits.com/cincinnati/permit/2026P07159/) | | Aug 24, 2026 | [3326 Eastside Av](https://nearbypermits.com/cincinnati/address/3326-eastside-av/) | 730 ft SE | Plumbing | Plumbing Permits | $554,870 | [2026P07342](https://nearbypermits.com/cincinnati/permit/2026P07342/) | | Aug 14, 2026 | [3431 Edwards Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/cincinnati/address/3431-edwards-rd/) | 900 ft E | Plumbing | Plumbing Permits | Not listed | [2026P07059](https://nearbypermits.com/cincinnati/permit/2026P07059/) | | Aug 12, 2026 | [2651 Observatory Av](https://nearbypermits.com/cincinnati/address/2651-observatory-av/) | 830 ft E | Sign | Signs | $1,800 | [2026P06564](https://nearbypermits.com/cincinnati/permit/2026P06564/) | | Aug 11, 2026 | [3442 Zumstein Av](https://nearbypermits.com/cincinnati/address/3442-zumstein-av/) | 750 ft NE | Plumbing | Plumbing Permits | $4,957 | [2026P06995](https://nearbypermits.com/cincinnati/permit/2026P06995/) | | Aug 6, 2026 | [2510 Observatory Av](https://nearbypermits.com/cincinnati/address/2510-observatory-av/) | 860 ft W | Plumbing | Plumbing Permits | $500 | [2026P06665](https://nearbypermits.com/cincinnati/permit/2026P06665/) | | Aug 5, 2026 | [2530 Salem St](https://nearbypermits.com/cincinnati/address/2530-salem-st/) | 820 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Alteration | $25,000 | [2026P07436](https://nearbypermits.com/cincinnati/permit/2026P07436/) | | Aug 4, 2026 | [3412 Mooney Av](https://nearbypermits.com/cincinnati/address/3412-mooney-av/) | 250 ft E | Plumbing | Plumbing Permits | $2,536 | [2026P06593](https://nearbypermits.com/cincinnati/permit/2026P06593/) | | Aug 4, 2026 | [3431 Edwards Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/cincinnati/address/3431-edwards-rd/) | 900 ft E | Alteration or repair | Alteration | $20,000 | [2026P04227](https://nearbypermits.com/cincinnati/permit/2026P04227/) | | Jul 31, 2026 | [3427 Zumstein Av](https://nearbypermits.com/cincinnati/address/3427-zumstein-av/) | 440 ft NE | Plumbing | Plumbing Permits | $3,124 | [2026P06188](https://nearbypermits.com/cincinnati/permit/2026P06188/) | | Jul 30, 2026 | [3426 Burch Av](https://nearbypermits.com/cincinnati/address/3426-burch-av/) | 280 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Alteration | $3,000 | [2026P07120](https://nearbypermits.com/cincinnati/permit/2026P07120/) | | Jul 28, 2026 | [2564 Handasyde Av](https://nearbypermits.com/cincinnati/address/2564-handasyde-av/) | 940 ft S | Plumbing | Plumbing Permits | $3,700 | [2026P06158](https://nearbypermits.com/cincinnati/permit/2026P06158/) | | Jul 21, 2026 | [2561 Observatory Av](https://nearbypermits.com/cincinnati/address/2561-observatory-av/) | 380 ft SW | Grading | Excavation/Fill | Not listed | [2026P06386](https://nearbypermits.com/cincinnati/permit/2026P06386/) | | Jul 17, 2026 | [3431 Stettinius Av](https://nearbypermits.com/cincinnati/address/3431-stettinius-av/) | 750 ft NW | Mechanical (HVAC) | HVAC | $36,532 | [2026P06023](https://nearbypermits.com/cincinnati/permit/2026P06023/) | | Jun 26, 2026 | [3431 Stettinius Av](https://nearbypermits.com/cincinnati/address/3431-stettinius-av/) | 750 ft NW | Plumbing | Plumbing Permits | $7,945 | [2026P04972](https://nearbypermits.com/cincinnati/permit/2026P04972/) | | Jun 9, 2026 | [2632 Erie Av](https://nearbypermits.com/cincinnati/address/2632-erie-av/) | 960 ft NE | Fence, wall or deck | Misc. Structures | $23,700 | [2026P05232](https://nearbypermits.com/cincinnati/permit/2026P05232/) | | Jun 9, 2026 | [2651 Observatory Av](https://nearbypermits.com/cincinnati/address/2651-observatory-av/) | 830 ft E | Sign | Signs | $2,000 | [2026P01035](https://nearbypermits.com/cincinnati/permit/2026P01035/) | | May 18, 2026 | [2516 Observatory Av](https://nearbypermits.com/cincinnati/address/2516-observatory-av/) | 780 ft W | Mechanical (HVAC) | HVAC | $17,000 | [2026P03635](https://nearbypermits.com/cincinnati/permit/2026P03635/) | | May 11, 2026 | [3424 Stettinius Av](https://nearbypermits.com/cincinnati/address/3424-stettinius-av/) | 520 ft NW | Mechanical (HVAC) | HVAC | $21,730 | [2026P03623](https://nearbypermits.com/cincinnati/permit/2026P03623/) | | May 7, 2026 | [2627 Observatory Av](https://nearbypermits.com/cincinnati/address/2627-observatory-av/) | 590 ft E | Mechanical (HVAC) | HVAC | $18,697 | [2026P03602](https://nearbypermits.com/cincinnati/permit/2026P03602/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 14 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 16, 2026 | [2516 Ritchie Av](https://nearbypermits.com/cincinnati/address/2516-ritchie-av/) | 0.22 mi SW | Plumbing | Plumbing Permits | $1,168,545 | [2026P07946](https://nearbypermits.com/cincinnati/permit/2026P07946/) | | Sep 11, 2026 | [2516 Ritchie Av](https://nearbypermits.com/cincinnati/address/2516-ritchie-av/) | 0.22 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Repair | $11,685 | [2026P08622](https://nearbypermits.com/cincinnati/permit/2026P08622/) | | Aug 27, 2026 | [2722 Observatory Av](https://nearbypermits.com/cincinnati/address/2722-observatory-av/) | 0.22 mi E | Mechanical (HVAC) | HVAC | $7,860 | [2026P07432](https://nearbypermits.com/cincinnati/permit/2026P07432/) | | Aug 21, 2026 | [2700 Erie Av](https://nearbypermits.com/cincinnati/address/2700-erie-av/) | 0.22 mi NE | Fence, wall or deck | Misc. Structures | $1,000 | [2026P08020](https://nearbypermits.com/cincinnati/permit/2026P08020/) | | Aug 21, 2026 | [2632 Handasyde Av](https://nearbypermits.com/cincinnati/address/2632-handasyde-av/) | 0.21 mi SE | Plumbing | Plumbing Permits | $3,398 | [2026P07296](https://nearbypermits.com/cincinnati/permit/2026P07296/) | | Aug 14, 2026 | [1257 Edwards Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/cincinnati/address/1257-edwards-rd/) | 0.24 mi SE | Plumbing | Plumbing Permits | $350 | [2026P07038](https://nearbypermits.com/cincinnati/permit/2026P07038/) | | Jul 16, 2026 | [1318 Edwards Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/cincinnati/address/1318-edwards-rd/) | 0.23 mi SE | Plumbing | Plumbing Permits | $42,500 | [2026P06032](https://nearbypermits.com/cincinnati/permit/2026P06032/) | | Jul 13, 2026 | [1318 Edwards Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/cincinnati/address/1318-edwards-rd/) | 0.23 mi SE | Plumbing | Plumbing Permits | $8,500 | [2026P06031](https://nearbypermits.com/cincinnati/permit/2026P06031/) | | Jul 9, 2026 | [2704 Erie Av](https://nearbypermits.com/cincinnati/address/2704-erie-av/) | 0.23 mi NE | Sign | Signs | $10,000 | [2026P03337](https://nearbypermits.com/cincinnati/permit/2026P03337/) | | Jun 26, 2026 | [2526 Handasyde Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/cincinnati/address/2526-handasyde-ct/) | 0.25 mi SW | Mechanical (HVAC) | HVAC | $13,535 | [2026P05203](https://nearbypermits.com/cincinnati/permit/2026P05203/) | | Jun 23, 2026 | [1318 Edwards Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/cincinnati/address/1318-edwards-rd/) | 0.23 mi SE | New building | New Building | $250,000 | [2026P04020](https://nearbypermits.com/cincinnati/permit/2026P04020/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [1318 Edwards Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/cincinnati/address/1318-edwards-rd/) | 0.23 mi SE | New building | New Building | $1,000,000 | [2026P02405](https://nearbypermits.com/cincinnati/permit/2026P02405/) | | Jun 22, 2026 | [2702 Erie Av](https://nearbypermits.com/cincinnati/address/2702-erie-av/) | 0.23 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Alteration | $46,000 | [2026P02677](https://nearbypermits.com/cincinnati/permit/2026P02677/) | | May 15, 2026 | [2530 Handasyde Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/cincinnati/address/2530-handasyde-ct/) | 0.23 mi SW | Plumbing | Plumbing Permits | $7,000 | [2026P03787](https://nearbypermits.com/cincinnati/permit/2026P03787/) | ## Zoning requests nearby We don't list zoning cases for Cincinnati yet. Look them up on the city's Zoning Board of Appeals page: https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/buildings/hearings-appeals/zoning-board-of-appeals/ ## More on this street Other addresses on Observatory Av with permits, nearest house number first: - [2561 Observatory Av](https://nearbypermits.com/cincinnati/address/2561-observatory-av/): newest permit Sep 29, 2026 - [2604 Observatory Av](https://nearbypermits.com/cincinnati/address/2604-observatory-av/): newest permit Aug 27, 2026 - [2517 Observatory Av](https://nearbypermits.com/cincinnati/address/2517-observatory-av/): newest permit Jul 21, 2025 - [2516 Observatory Av](https://nearbypermits.com/cincinnati/address/2516-observatory-av/): newest permit May 18, 2026 - [2510 Observatory Av](https://nearbypermits.com/cincinnati/address/2510-observatory-av/): newest permit Sep 9, 2026 - [2509 Observatory Av](https://nearbypermits.com/cincinnati/address/2509-observatory-av/): newest permit Feb 12, 2026 - [2619 Observatory Av](https://nearbypermits.com/cincinnati/address/2619-observatory-av/): newest permit Jan 28, 2025 - [2627 Observatory Av](https://nearbypermits.com/cincinnati/address/2627-observatory-av/): newest permit May 7, 2026 - [2651 Observatory Av](https://nearbypermits.com/cincinnati/address/2651-observatory-av/): newest permit Aug 12, 2026 - [2707 Observatory Av](https://nearbypermits.com/cincinnati/address/2707-observatory-av/): newest permit Mar 21, 2025 --- Source: Cincinnati Department of Buildings and Inspections permit data (https://data.cincinnati-oh.gov/d/uhjb-xac9), City of Cincinnati. Checked 2026-10-09 10:06 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/ Map, all 5 permits at this address and 44 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/cincinnati/address/2562-observatory-av/