# Building permits at 1603 W 5th Ave, Columbus, OH The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $500,000 alteration or repair at 1550 W 5th Ave, permitted Sep 17. Three permits here in the last two years. The newest, Jan 12: Electrical permit, no description from the city. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 33 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jan 12, 2026 | Electrical | | Not listed | [EMEPC2602986](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/EMEPC2602986/) | | Dec 8, 2025 | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [MMEPC2544620](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/MMEPC2544620/) | | Sep 16, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Additions, Alterations and Conversions - Non-residential and No-housekeeping | $6,500 | [ALTC2529640](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/ALTC2529640/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 33 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 28, 2026 | [1529 North Star Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1529-north-star-ave/) | 75 ft SE | Roofing | Additions, Alterations and Conversions - Residential | $15,000 | [RSWDR2629940](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/RSWDR2629940/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 18 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 6, 2026 | [1502 Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1502-ashland-ave/) | 370 ft SW | Plumbing | | Not listed | [PMLSR2640246](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/PMLSR2640246/) | | Oct 2, 2026 | [1462 Fairview Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1462-fairview-ave/) | 770 ft SE | Roofing | Additions, Alterations and Conversions - Residential | $7,406 | [RSWDR2639802](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/RSWDR2639802/) | | Oct 2, 2026 | [1550 W 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1550-w-5th-ave/) | 420 ft NE | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [MMEPC2639821](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/MMEPC2639821/) | | Oct 1, 2026 | [1528 Elmwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1528-elmwood-ave/) | 570 ft W | Electrical | | Not listed | [EMEPR2636099](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/EMEPR2636099/) | | Sep 29, 2026 | [1550 W 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1550-w-5th-ave/) | 420 ft NE | Plumbing | | Not listed | [PMEPC2639226](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/PMEPC2639226/) | | Sep 17, 2026 | [1550 W 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1550-w-5th-ave/) | 420 ft NE | Electrical | | Not listed | [EMEPC2637595](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/EMEPC2637595/) | | Sep 17, 2026 | [1550 W 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1550-w-5th-ave/) | 420 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Additions, Alterations and Conversions - Non-residential and No-housekeeping | $500,000 | [ALTC2630051](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/ALTC2630051/) | | Sep 8, 2026 | [1505 W 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1505-w-5th-ave/) | 760 ft E | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [MMEPC2636068](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/MMEPC2636068/) | | Aug 13, 2026 | [1650 W 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1650-w-5th-ave/) | 450 ft NW | Roofing | Additions, Alterations and Conversions - Non-residential and No-housekeeping | $25,176 | [ROOFC2632255](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/ROOFC2632255/) | | Aug 6, 2026 | [1454 Fairview Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1454-fairview-ave/) | 850 ft SE | Roofing | Additions, Alterations and Conversions - Residential | $10,950 | [RSWDR2631524](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/RSWDR2631524/) | | Aug 4, 2026 | [1451 Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1451-ashland-ave/) | 800 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Additions, Alterations and Conversions - Residential | $7,500 | [ALTM2617543](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/ALTM2617543/) | | Jul 27, 2026 | [1618 Elmwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1618-elmwood-ave/) | 730 ft NW | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [MMEPR2629825](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/MMEPR2629825/) | | Jun 30, 2026 | [1462 Fairview Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1462-fairview-ave/) | 770 ft SE | Roofing | Additions, Alterations and Conversions - Residential | $14,073 | [RSWDR2625831](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/RSWDR2625831/) | | Jun 15, 2026 | [1626 W 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1626-w-5th-ave/) | 280 ft N | Electrical | | Not listed | [EMEPC2623163](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/EMEPC2623163/) | | May 18, 2026 | [1477 North Star Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1477-north-star-ave/) | 440 ft S | Plumbing | | Not listed | [PMLSR2618788](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/PMLSR2618788/) | | May 14, 2026 | [1477 North Star Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1477-north-star-ave/) | 440 ft S | Alteration or repair | Additions, Alterations and Conversions - Residential | $4,025 | [PMEPI2617755](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/PMEPI2617755/) | | May 14, 2026 | [1477 North Star Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1477-north-star-ave/) | 440 ft S | Electrical | | Not listed | [EMEPR2618434](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/EMEPR2618434/) | | May 13, 2026 | [1550 W 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1550-w-5th-ave/) | 420 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Additions, Alterations and Conversions - Non-residential and No-housekeeping | $190,000 | [ALTC2615668](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/ALTC2615668/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 14 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 5, 2026 | [1621 Westwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1621-westwood-ave/) | 0.21 mi NW | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [MMLSR2640000](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/MMLSR2640000/) | | Sep 16, 2026 | [1477 W 7th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1477-w-7th-ave/) | 0.21 mi NE | Roofing | Additions, Alterations and Conversions - Residential | $16,988 | [RSWDR2637342](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/RSWDR2637342/) | | Sep 16, 2026 | [1652 W 3rd Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1652-w-3rd-ave/) | 0.22 mi S | Roofing | Additions, Alterations and Conversions - Residential | $11,394 | [RSWDR2637207](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/RSWDR2637207/) | | Aug 31, 2026 | [1677 W 3rd Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1677-w-3rd-ave/) | 0.25 mi S | Electrical | | Not listed | [EMEPR2634947](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/EMEPR2634947/) | | Aug 31, 2026 | [1460 Westwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1460-westwood-ave/) | 0.23 mi SW | Fence, wall or deck | Additions, Alterations and Conversions - Residential | $33,500 | [DECKR2632734](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/DECKR2632734/) | | Aug 28, 2026 | [1677 W 3rd Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1677-w-3rd-ave/) | 0.25 mi S | Alteration or repair | Additions, Alterations and Conversions - Residential | $16,500 | [DMGR2632660](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/DMGR2632660/) | | Jul 31, 2026 | [1506 King Ave Unit 1](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1506-king-ave-unit-1/) | 0.25 mi NE | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [MMLSM2630704](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/MMLSM2630704/) | | Jul 1, 2026 | [1658 W 3rd Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1658-w-3rd-ave/) | 0.22 mi S | Alteration or repair | Additions, Alterations and Conversions - Residential | $11,235 | [PMEPI2626020](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/PMEPI2626020/) | | Jun 30, 2026 | [1451 W 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1451-w-5th-ave/) | 0.21 mi E | Electrical | | Not listed | [EMEPC2625632](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/EMEPC2625632/) | | Jun 11, 2026 | [1451 W 6th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1451-w-6th-ave/) | 0.22 mi E | Roofing | Additions, Alterations and Conversions - Residential | $1,076 | [RSWDM2622773](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/RSWDM2622773/) | | Jun 2, 2026 | [1646 W 3rd Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1646-w-3rd-ave/) | 0.22 mi S | Roofing | Additions, Alterations and Conversions - Residential | $17,049 | [RSWDR2621136](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/RSWDR2621136/) | | May 22, 2026 | [1449-1455 W 6th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1449--1455-w-6th-ave/) | 0.22 mi E | Alteration or repair | Additions, Alterations and Conversions - Residential | $48,074 | [ALTM2606026](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/ALTM2606026/) | | May 14, 2026 | [1712 W 3rd Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1712-w-3rd-ave/) | 0.24 mi SW | Electrical | | Not listed | [EMLSR2618359](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/EMLSR2618359/) | | May 13, 2026 | [1580 King Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1580-king-ave/) | 0.23 mi N | Electrical | | Not listed | [EMEPC2618139](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/EMEPC2618139/) | ## Zoning requests nearby We don't list zoning cases for Columbus yet. Look them up on the city's Board of Zoning Adjustment page: https://www.columbus.gov/Business-Development/Building-Zoning-Services/Boards-and-Commissions/Board-of-Zoning-Adjustment ## More on this street Other addresses on W 5th Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [1605 W 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1605-w-5th-ave/): newest permit Jan 12, 2026 - [1589 W 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1589-w-5th-ave/): newest permit Aug 27, 2025 - [1626 W 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1626-w-5th-ave/): newest permit Jun 15, 2026 - [1565 W 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1565-w-5th-ave/): newest permit Sep 19, 2025 - [1641 W 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1641-w-5th-ave/): newest permit Apr 28, 2025 - [1650 W 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1650-w-5th-ave/): newest permit Aug 13, 2026 - [1550 W 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1550-w-5th-ave/): newest permit Oct 2, 2026 - [1665 W 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1665-w-5th-ave/): newest permit Nov 7, 2025 - [1540 W 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1540-w-5th-ave/): newest permit Nov 10, 2024 - [1521 W 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1521-w-5th-ave/): newest permit Jul 22, 2025 --- Source: Columbus Department of Building and Zoning Services permit data (https://services1.arcgis.com/9yy6msODkIBzkUXU/arcgis/rest/services/Building_Permits/FeatureServer/0). Checked 2026-10-12 09:59 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/ Map, all 3 permits at this address and 33 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1603-w-5th-ave/