# Building permits at 1640 E 85th St, Cleveland, OH

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $251,050 project at 8611 Hough Ave, permitted May 5.

Four permits here in the last two years. The newest, Sep 24: Install 2 water closet/toilet, 2 bathtub or shower. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 30 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | Plumbing | Install 2 water closet/toilet, 2 bathtub or shower, 2 lavatory sink, 2 hot water heater building permit no brb26-019659, cond vn date: 12/22/2021 | $6,000 | [BRP26-041145](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/permit/BRP26-041145/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | Mechanical (HVAC) | Install 2 furnaces, 1 air conditioning unit cannot be installed on any required side yard building permit no brb26-019659 | $2,500 | [BRH26-040724](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/permit/BRH26-040724/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Interior exterior alterations per two family rehab plan to correct condemnation violation notice. V20031329___ dated _12-22-202. Owner has 48 hours to secure property 60 days to correct exterior violations and 180 days to correct entire notice with approved materials per city code. Remove all debris | $35,000 | [BRB26-019659](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/permit/BRB26-019659/) |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Electrical | Meter base/ service panel inspection. Cei turn on insp. First and second floor only. 1644 E. 85 St wo# 775724893; 1640 E. 85 St wo# 775724911; 1642 E. 85 St wo #775724962. | Not listed | [BRE26-006417](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/permit/BRE26-006417/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

30 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months).

### Next door (under 250 ft), 2 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | [1640 E 85th](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/1640-e-85th/) | 55 ft NE | Electrical | Inspect service and meter base to energize. Correct work from inspector notes on failed inspection bre26-006417 building permit no brb26-019659, cond vn date: 1/21/2021 | $400 | [BRE26-039099](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/permit/BRE26-039099/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [8403 Linwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/8403-linwood-ave/) | 130 ft W | Fence, wall or deck | Install 125 linear feet of 4' high aluminum fencing per approved plans. Height of fence cannot exceed distance from fence line to neighbor's house. Finished side must face neighbors and street. Remove & haul debris. Homeowners permit property owner must be on site for all inspections | $2,000 | [BRB26-022615](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/permit/BRB26-022615/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 22 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | [8611 Hough Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/8611-hough-ave/) | 750 ft SE | Mechanical (HVAC) | Install misc. Devices-1 exhaust grille-$50.00 building permit no bcb26-021324 | $300 | [BCH26-041962](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/permit/BCH26-041962/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [1650 E 82nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/1650-e-82nd-st/) | 610 ft W | Alteration or repair | Make exterior alterations repair/replace all affected areas per bri specifications. No structural changes remove debris. | $40,591 | [BRB26-040240](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/permit/BRB26-040240/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [1601 E 84th St](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/1601-e-84th-st/) | 410 ft N | Alteration or repair | Make interior exterior alterations repair/replace 25 windows apply siding to garage all per manufacturer specifications. No structural changes. Remove debris from site homeowners permit property owner must be on site for all inspections homeowner permit - homeowner must be on site for all inspection | $5,000 | [BRB26-036325](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/permit/BRB26-036325/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [1679 E 81 St 1](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/1679-e-81-st-1/) | 880 ft W | Fence, wall or deck | Erect a 20' x 20' detached garage on same parcel per approved plans. Remove debris from site. | $19,000 | [BRB26-031515](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/permit/BRB26-031515/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [8110 Whitethorn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/8110-whitethorn-ave/) | 840 ft W | Alteration or repair | Make int. EXT. ALT. Install 6 replacement windows per manuf. Specs. No structural chngs. Remove debris from site. | $4,818 | [BRB26-033199](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/permit/BRB26-033199/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [8816 Harkness Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/8816-harkness-rd/) | 890 ft E | Other | Property needs to be boarded 1 standard sized window 1 leftside basement window | Not listed | [B26033923](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/permit/B26033923/) |
| Jul 19, 2026 | [8611 Hough Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/8611-hough-ave/) | 750 ft SE | Electrical | INSTALL 200 SQUARE FEET: Restroom renovation for family use. Building permit no bcb26-021324 | $5,000 | [BCE26-028547](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/permit/BCE26-028547/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [8112 Whitehorn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/8112-whitehorn-ave/) | 800 ft W | Plumbing | Install 2 hot water heater building permit no brb26-011917, cond vn date: 5/27/2025 | $1,200 | [BRP26-027742](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/permit/BRP26-027742/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [8119 Whitethorn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/8119-whitethorn-ave/) | 790 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Make int/ext alt. Install (6) replacement windows per manuf. Specs w/appv'd matl's. No struct. Chngs. Remove debris from site. | $9,464 | [BRB26-026556](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/permit/BRB26-026556/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [1655 E 81st St](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/1655-e-81st-st/) | 860 ft W | Alteration or repair | EXT. Alt.: pour 12'x23' (4") free-floating conc. Patio w/ reinforcement per approved plans. No sep. M/e/p permits required. No c/o required. | $17,700 | [BRB26-024326](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/permit/BRB26-024326/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [8611 Hough Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/8611-hough-ave/) | 750 ft SE | Plumbing | Install1 water closet/toilet, 1 bathtub or shower, 1 lavatory sink, 2 lin. FT. Storm and/or san. Sewer, 60 lin. FT. Water distribution piping building permit bcb26-021324 | $5,000 | [BCP26-024895](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/permit/BCP26-024895/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [8312 Linwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/8312-linwood-ave/) | 250 ft SW | Electrical | 1300 sf wire interior to code to include all lights and outlets. | $4,000 | [BRE26-025377](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/permit/BRE26-025377/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [1614 E 84th St](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/1614-e-84th-st/) | 360 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Make int alt to repair/replace floor covering and painting as needed. No structural changes remove debris from site. | $6,500 | [BRB26-025417](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/permit/BRB26-025417/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [1624 E 82nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/1624-e-82nd-st/) | 610 ft W | Alteration or repair | Exterior / interior alteration 7,044 SQ FT - renovate 4 unit apartment per approved plans. Permits required for plumbing, HVAC and electrical. Completion of work started on b24032550. Cc: walter vajusi | $97,050 | [BCB26-025403](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/permit/BCB26-025403/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [8555 Hough](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/8555-hough/) | 810 ft S | Other | Fire-to be boarded 19 oversized windows 20 man doors | Not listed | [B26024101](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/permit/B26024101/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [8611 Hough Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/8611-hough-ave/) | 750 ft SE | Alteration or repair | INT. Alt.: interior universal restroom alterations including new fixtures, finishes, and accessories per approved plans. Additional m/e/p permits required. | $149,145 | [BCB26-021324](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/permit/BCB26-021324/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [1692 E 84th St](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/1692-e-84th-st/) | 420 ft SW | Mechanical (HVAC) | Install 1 furance | $8,168 | [BRH26-016019](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/permit/BRH26-016019/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [8312 Linwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/8312-linwood-ave/) | 250 ft SW | Electrical | METER BASE/SERVICE PANEL INSPECTION:To update panel box grounding and service | $2,000 | [BRE26-020109](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/permit/BRE26-020109/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [1624 E 82nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/1624-e-82nd-st/) | 610 ft W | Plumbing | Rough in plumbing and finish plumbing. 4 Water Closet/Toilet, 4 Bath Tub or Shower, 4 Lavatory Sink, 4 Sink; 200 Lin. Ft. Drain, Waste, Vent Piping, 400 Lin. Ft. Water Distribution Piping. Building permit no. B25030188, condemnation violation date 2/14/2018. | $22,500 | [BCP26-018001](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/permit/BCP26-018001/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [8112 Whitehorn Ave 2](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/8112-whitehorn-ave-2/) | 800 ft W | Electrical | Install 200 amp meter base install system grounding install (2)100 amp sub panels. | $6,000 | [BRE26-017430](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/permit/BRE26-017430/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [8611 Hough Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/8611-hough-ave/) | 750 ft SE | Mechanical (HVAC) | Install 3 rooftop heating/cooling units, 220 lin. FT. Fuel gas piping building permit no b25029491 | $251,050 | [BCH26-016562](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/permit/BCH26-016562/) |
| May 3, 2026 | [1584 E 82nd St 1](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/1584-e-82nd-st-1/) | 800 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Make int. EXT. ALT. Install (4) replacement windows, (1) front door and kitchen door, install interior handrail, remove/replace bathroom flooring with sub-flooring per manufacture specs., and present city code. No structural changes. Remove debris from site. | $7,500 | [BRB26-016647](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/permit/BRB26-016647/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 6 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2026 | [8805 Meridian Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/8805-meridian-ave/) | 0.19 mi NE | Plumbing | Install 1 hot water heater | $2,230 | [BRP26-030710](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/permit/BRP26-030710/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [8030 Cory Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/8030-cory-ave/) | 0.22 mi NW | Electrical | Meter base/service panel inspection : 775882092 | Not listed | [BRE26-031720](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/permit/BRE26-031720/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [8010 Cory Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/8010-cory-ave/) | 0.24 mi NW | Electrical | Grounding and Bonding DR# 776116120 - Upper DR # 776116128 - Lower | $900 | [BRE26-029064](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/permit/BRE26-029064/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [8610 Hough Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/8610-hough-ave/) | 0.20 mi SE | Electrical | METR BASE/SERVICE PANEL INSPECTION: 100 amp service so the building can be cleaned up. | $3,800 | [BCE26-024043](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/permit/BCE26-024043/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [1548 E 82nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/1548-e-82nd-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Make int. EXT. ALT. Install (2) replacement patio doors per manufacture specs., and present city code. No structural changes. Remove debris from site. | $18,888 | [BRB26-022454](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/permit/BRB26-022454/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [8125 Hough Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/8125-hough-ave/) | 0.20 mi SW | Electrical | Meter base inspection | Not listed | [BCE26-022210](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/permit/BCE26-022210/) |

## More on this street

Other addresses on E 85th St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [1689 E 85th St](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/1689-e-85th-st/): newest permit Jul 30, 2025
- [1697 E 85th St](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/1697-e-85th-st/): newest permit Aug 26, 2025
- [1577 E 85th St](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/1577-e-85th-st/): newest permit Mar 19, 2025
- [1540 E 85th St](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/1540-e-85th-st/): newest permit Oct 14, 2025
- [1830 E 85th St](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/1830-e-85th-st/): newest permit Apr 2, 2025
- [1435 E 85th St](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/1435-e-85th-st/): newest permit Feb 4, 2026
- [1415 E 85th St](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/1415-e-85th-st/): newest permit Nov 11, 2025
- [1380 E 85th St](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/1380-e-85th-st/): newest permit Nov 22, 2024
- [1328 E 85th St](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/1328-e-85th-st/): newest permit Oct 24, 2025
- [1327 E 85th St](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/1327-e-85th-st/): newest permit Feb 20, 2025

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Source: Cleveland Department of Building and Housing permit data (https://www.arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=c08ddeaf2d1e41679a03103ff4e9fe17), City of Cleveland, ODbL 1.0 (https://opendatacommons.org/licenses/odbl/1-0/). Checked 2026-10-07 21:15 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

Contains information from Issued Building Permits (City of Cleveland), which is made available here under the Open Database License (ODbL). Database: https://www.arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=c08ddeaf2d1e41679a03103ff4e9fe17 License: https://opendatacommons.org/licenses/odbl/1-0/

Map, all 4 permits at this address and 30 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/1640-e-85th-st/
