# Building permits at 5016 Lorain, Cleveland, OH

One permit on record here. The newest, May 15: Demolition of front building with the condition that temporary fencing be installed 8 feet from the lorain. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 24 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026 | Demolition | Demolition of front building with the condition that temporary fencing be installed 8 feet from the lorain avenue property line and that the applicant return to landmarks staff within one (1) year to provide an update on future development of the site as per landmarks commission approval raze 1 stor | $11,000 | [BCB26-019278](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/permit/BCB26-019278/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

24 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 8, 2026 | [2010 W 50th St](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/2010-w-50th-st/) | 160 ft SE | Demolition | Raze 2 story 1 d/u to correct condemn fill excavation to grade control dust seed lot remove debris | $17,500 | [BRB26-037765](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/permit/BRB26-037765/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 15 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | [1960 W 48th St](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/1960-w-48th-st/) | 690 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Make interior alterations to change use of a 2 du to a 1 du per appproved plans and current city code. Remove/replace non-load bearing walls on the 2nd floor with new framing, drywall, and insulation. Separate electrical, plumbing and HVAC permits required. Remove debris from site. | $160,000 | [BRB26-042662](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/permit/BRB26-042662/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [4732 Lorain Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/4732-lorain-ave/) | 640 ft NE | Mechanical (HVAC) | Install 50 lin. FT. Fuel gas piping, installed cost of ductwork supply/return/exh. Air $6,000.00, 1 kitchen hood, kitchen hood exhaust duct system cost $5,000.00, cost of misc. Devices -1 exhaust fan, 1 make-up air fan-$100.00 building permit no b25018012 | $30,000 | [BCH26-039816](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/permit/BCH26-039816/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [1958 W 50th St](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/1958-w-50th-st/) | 390 ft N | Mechanical (HVAC) | Install 1 furnace, 1 air conditioning unit cannot be installed on anyrequired side yard | $18,460 | [BRH26-038760](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/permit/BRH26-038760/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [2017 W 52nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/2017-w-52nd-st/) | 330 ft S | Demolition | Raze 2 story 1 d/u to correct condemn fill excavation to grade control dust seed lot remove debris | $17,500 | [BRB26-037767](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/permit/BRB26-037767/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [1935 W 48th St](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/1935-w-48th-st/) | 980 ft NE | Electrical | REWIRE 860 SQUARE FEET: Electrical rough-in for the upstairs dwelling unit of an existing duplex. Scope includes rewiring existing circuits and installing new branch-circuit wiring, device boxes, receptacles, switches, and lighting outlets as required. Work is currently at the rough-in stage; final  | $2,500 | [BRE26-037249](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/permit/BRE26-037249/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [1960 W 52nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/1960-w-52nd-st/) | 360 ft NW | Plumbing | Install 1 hot water heater | $6,700 | [BRP26-035512](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/permit/BRP26-035512/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [4909 Lorain Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/4909-lorain-ave/) | 250 ft E | Other | Erect (1) 20x35m temp. Tent for 2026 gala per approved site plan + manu. Specs including (12) 1,860lb conc. Blocks, (4) fire extinguishers, and (4) emerg. Exit signs. Install: 9/18/2026 use: 9/19/2026 remove: 9/20/2026 | $27,141 | [BCB26-035873](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/permit/BCB26-035873/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [1928 W 50th St](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/1928-w-50th-st/) | 690 ft N | Roofing | Make ext alt tear off and reroof per manuf specs w/appvd matls no struct changes remove debris | $20,765 | [BRB26-032646](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/permit/BRB26-032646/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [1935 W 48th St](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/1935-w-48th-st/) | 980 ft NE | Mechanical (HVAC) | Installation of ceiling difuser or register floor register wall grill register and re- connecting round pipe to register on the floor from the supply line. 1 A/c unit. Air conditioning unit cannot be placed in any required side yard. Building permit no. BRB26-040629 | $1,000 | [BRH26-034196](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/permit/BRH26-034196/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [1970 W 48th St](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/1970-w-48th-st/) | 600 ft NE | Plumbing | Install 3 water closet/toilet, 2 bathtub or shower, 3 lavatory sink,1 sink, 1 floor drain, 1 hot water heater, 1 sump pump, 1 washer box, 300 lin. FT. Drain, waste, vent piping, 300 lin. FT. Water distribution piping building permit no brb26-028212 | $18,865 | [BRP26-032852](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/permit/BRP26-032852/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [1970 W 48th St](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/1970-w-48th-st/) | 600 ft NE | Mechanical (HVAC) | Install 300 lin. FT. Fuel gas piping building permit no brb26-028212 | $3,800 | [BRH26-032851](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/permit/BRH26-032851/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [1949 W 50th St](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/1949-w-50th-st/) | 500 ft N | Other | PROPERTY NEEDS TO BE BOARDED 1 STANDARD SIZED WINDOW 1 FRONT WINDOW Arrive on site, no work required (people are working at the house) | Not listed | [B26032963](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/permit/B26032963/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [1906 W 52nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/1906-w-52nd-st/) | 820 ft N | Alteration or repair | Make int/ext alt repair/replace 1 door per manuf specs w/appd matls no struct changes remove debris | $4,419 | [BRB26-029285](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/permit/BRB26-029285/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [1953 W 48th St](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/1953-w-48th-st/) | 840 ft NE | Mechanical (HVAC) | Install 1 air conditioning unit cannot be installed on any required side yard | $3,600 | [BRH26-025353](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/permit/BRH26-025353/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [1949 W 54th St](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/1949-w-54th-st/) | 510 ft NW | Electrical | INSTALL 100 SQUARE FEET: Replace Existing 200a Duplex Service and Add Exterior Disconnect. | $4,675 | [BRE26-025634](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/permit/BRE26-025634/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 8 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | [5207 Bridge Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/5207-bridge-ave/) | 0.21 mi N | Electrical | Install 15 square feet: 22kw generator & 200a transfer switch- cannot be installed on any required side yard | $14,000 | [BRE26-042661](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/permit/BRE26-042661/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [5718 Lorain Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/5718-lorain-ave/) | 0.20 mi SW | Mechanical (HVAC) | Install 2 furnace, installed cost of ductwork supply/return/exh.air-$19,869.00, 3 bathroom fans-$19,869.00, 2 refrigeration systems 25 tons or less building permit no. BCB26-012356 | $39,738 | [BCH26-033332](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/permit/BCH26-033332/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [5718 Lorain Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/5718-lorain-ave/) | 0.20 mi SW | Electrical | 2,403 SQ FT. New receptacles/switches/wiring | $28,000 | [BCE26-032662](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/permit/BCE26-032662/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [5500 Courtland Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/5500-courtland-ct/) | 0.19 mi NW | Mechanical (HVAC) | Install 1 furnace, air conditioning unit cannot be installed on any required side yard | $14,542 | [BRH26-031592](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/permit/BRH26-031592/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [4511 Lorain Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/4511-lorain-ave/) | 0.21 mi E | Mechanical (HVAC) | Install 1 rooftop heating /cooilng units | $30,000 | [BCH26-031201](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/permit/BCH26-031201/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [5216 Bridge Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/5216-bridge-ave/) | 0.24 mi N | Plumbing | Install 1 hot water heater | $799 | [BRP26-028842](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/permit/BRP26-028842/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [5215 Bridge Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/5215-bridge-ave/) | 0.22 mi N | Mechanical (HVAC) | Install (1) 60,000 btu furnace, install (1) 2.5 ton ac unit, run ductwork | $21,800 | [BCH26-017894](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/permit/BCH26-017894/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [2061 W 45th St](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/2061-w-45th-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Alteration or repair | Make int/ext alt repair/replace 1 door per manuf specs w/appvd matls no struct changes remove debris | $300 | [BRB26-016642](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/permit/BRB26-016642/) |

## 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 Lorain with permits, nearest house number first:

- [4327 Lorain](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/4327-lorain/): newest permit Jun 18, 2026
- [10701 Lorain](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/10701-lorain/): newest permit Jul 10, 2025
- [11401 Lorain](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/11401-lorain/): newest permit Oct 11, 2024

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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 2026-10-09 15:43 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 24 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/5016-lorain/