# Building permits at 1689 E 85th St, Cleveland, OH

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $500,000 project at 8910 Hough Ave, permitted Sep 15.

One permit here in the last two years. The newest, Jul 30, 2025: Raze 1 story frame 1 du & garage. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 34 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 860 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2025 | Demolition | Raze 1 story frame 1 du & garage. Remove all debris from site. Fill excavation to grade. Control dust per 277.07. Seed lot and remove all foundation. Discontinue and cap utility connections. | $11,950 | [B25024388](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/permit/B25024388/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 23 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | [8611 Hough Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/8611-hough-ave/) | 330 ft E | 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 24, 2026 | [1640 E 85th St](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/1640-e-85th-st/) | 520 ft N | 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 | [1640 E 85th St](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/1640-e-85th-st/) | 520 ft N | 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/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [1650 E 82nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/1650-e-82nd-st/) | 860 ft NW | 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/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [1640 E 85th](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/1640-e-85th/) | 540 ft N | 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/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [1601 E 84th St](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/1601-e-84th-st/) | 930 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 | [1640 E 85th St](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/1640-e-85th-st/) | 520 ft N | 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/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [8816 Harkness Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/8816-harkness-rd/) | 950 ft NE | 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/) | 330 ft E | 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/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [8611 Hough Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/8611-hough-ave/) | 330 ft E | 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/) | 500 ft NW | 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/) | 850 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/) | 1,000 ft NW | 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 | [8610 Hough Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/8610-hough-ave/) | 570 ft 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 11, 2026 | [8555 Hough](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/8555-hough/) | 290 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/) | 330 ft E | 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/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [8403 Linwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/8403-linwood-ave/) | 550 ft NW | 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/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [8125 Hough Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/8125-hough-ave/) | 860 ft SW | Electrical | Meter base inspection | Not listed | [BCE26-022210](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/permit/BCE26-022210/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [1692 E 84th St](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/1692-e-84th-st/) | 390 ft W | Mechanical (HVAC) | Install 1 furance | $8,168 | [BRH26-016019](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/permit/BRH26-016019/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [1798 Crawford Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/1798-crawford-rd/) | 860 ft S | New building | Erect 20' x 40' 1 story frame detached garage per plan. Separate: elec, plum permt attached gutters & draintile to approved drainage system to house or catchbasin. Haul away debris. Homeowner permit - homeowner must be on site for all inspections | $25,000 | [B25000118](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/permit/B25000118/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [8312 Linwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/8312-linwood-ave/) | 500 ft NW | 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/) | 1,000 ft NW | 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 5, 2026 | [8611 Hough Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/8611-hough-ave/) | 330 ft E | 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/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 11 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | [8910 Hough Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/8910-hough-ave/) | 0.19 mi E | Mechanical (HVAC) | Install 8 furnaces, 55 heat pumps, 10 wall/space heater, installed cost of ductwork supply/return/exh.air-$50,000.00, misc. Devices-exhaust fans, dampers, air distribution-$50,000.00 | $500,000 | [BCH26-033067](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/permit/BCH26-033067/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [1679 E 81 St 1](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/1679-e-81-st-1/) | 0.19 mi 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/) | 0.23 mi NW | 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/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [8805 Meridian Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/8805-meridian-ave/) | 0.24 mi NE | Plumbing | Install 1 hot water heater | $2,230 | [BRP26-030710](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/permit/BRP26-030710/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [1810 E 89th St](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/1810-e-89th-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Make int/ext alt repair/replace all affected areas per bri specs no struct changes remove debris | $68,000 | [BRB26-029493](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/permit/BRB26-029493/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [8112 Whitehorn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/8112-whitehorn-ave/) | 0.23 mi NW | 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/) | 0.23 mi 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/) | 0.21 mi NW | 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/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [1756 E 90th St](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/1756-e-90th-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Alteration or repair | Make interior exterior alterations repair/replace 15 windows, replace cabinets like-for-like, drywall as needed, apply siding, tear off and re-roof. All per manufacturer specifications. No structural changes. Remove debris from site. | $10,000 | [BRB26-021797](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/permit/BRB26-021797/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [8112 Whitehorn Ave 2](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/8112-whitehorn-ave-2/) | 0.23 mi NW | 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 3, 2026 | [1584 E 82nd St 1](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/1584-e-82nd-st-1/) | 0.24 mi 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/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

We don't list zoning cases for Cleveland yet. Look them up on the city's Board of Zoning Appeals page: https://www.clevelandohio.gov/board-zoning-appeals

## More on this street

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

- [1697 E 85th St](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/1697-e-85th-st/): newest permit Aug 26, 2025
- [1640 E 85th St](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/1640-e-85th-st/): newest permit Sep 24, 2026
- [1577 E 85th St](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/1577-e-85th-st/): newest permit Mar 19, 2025
- [1830 E 85th St](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/1830-e-85th-st/): newest permit Apr 2, 2025
- [1540 E 85th St](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/1540-e-85th-st/): newest permit Oct 14, 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
- [1968 E 85th St](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/1968-e-85th-st/): newest permit Feb 24, 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

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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 2026-10-08 22:29 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, the one permit at this address and 34 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/1689-e-85th-st/