# Building permits at 1688 E 5th Ave, Columbus, OH New buildings permitted at five addresses within a quarter mile since May 1, the largest $250,000. Three permits here in the last two years. The newest, May 6: Electrical permit, no description from the city. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 11 more permits since May 1. The nearest permit for a new building is 0.23 mi away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | May 6, 2026 | Electrical | | Not listed | [EMEPC2617161](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/EMEPC2617161/) | | Mar 9, 2026 | Fire systems | | Not listed | [FALRC2605499](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/FALRC2605499/) | | Feb 6, 2025 | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [MMEPC2505858](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/MMEPC2505858/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 11 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 2 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 26, 2026 | [1580 E 4th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1580-e-4th-ave/) | 900 ft SW | Roofing | Additions, Alterations and Conversions - Residential | $18,000 | [RSWDR2634436](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/RSWDR2634436/) | | Aug 6, 2026 | [1609 E 4th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1609-e-4th-ave/) | 840 ft SW | Roofing | Additions, Alterations and Conversions - Residential | $8,400 | [RSWDR2631631](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/RSWDR2631631/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 9 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 21, 2026 | [1568 Gibbard Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1568-gibbard-ave/) | 0.23 mi SW | Electrical | | Not listed | [EMLSR2637936](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/EMLSR2637936/) | | Sep 14, 2026 | [1568 Gibbard Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1568-gibbard-ave/) | 0.23 mi SW | New building | Single Family Houses Detached | $244,000 | [NEWR2628789](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/NEWR2628789/) | | Sep 10, 2026 | [845 Bassett Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/845-bassett-ave/) | 0.25 mi SW | Electrical | | Not listed | [EMLSR2636437](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/EMLSR2636437/) | | Sep 8, 2026 | [845 Bassett Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/845-bassett-ave/) | 0.25 mi SW | Plumbing | | Not listed | [PMEPR2636000](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/PMEPR2636000/) | | Sep 8, 2026 | [845 Bassett Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/845-bassett-ave/) | 0.25 mi SW | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [MMEPR2635997](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/MMEPR2635997/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [855 Bassett Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/855-bassett-ave/) | 0.24 mi SW | New building | Single Family Houses Attached | $244,000 | [NEWR2618009](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/NEWR2618009/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [851 Bassett Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/851-bassett-ave/) | 0.24 mi SW | New building | Single Family Houses Attached | $250,000 | [NEWR2617991](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/NEWR2617991/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [847 Bassett Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/847-bassett-ave/) | 0.24 mi SW | New building | Single Family Houses Attached | $244,000 | [NEWR2617989](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/NEWR2617989/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [845 Bassett Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/845-bassett-ave/) | 0.25 mi SW | New building | Single Family Houses Attached | $244,000 | [NEWR2617985](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/NEWR2617985/) | ## More on this street Other addresses on E 5th Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [1701 E 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1701-e-5th-ave/): newest permit Apr 29, 2025 - [1660 E 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1660-e-5th-ave/): newest permit Mar 9, 2026 - [1719 E 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1719-e-5th-ave/): newest permit Oct 23, 2024 - [1580 E 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1580-e-5th-ave/): newest permit Apr 24, 2025 - [1800 E 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1800-e-5th-ave/): newest permit Mar 13, 2026 - [2080 E 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/2080-e-5th-ave/): newest permit Oct 20, 2025 - [2089 E 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/2089-e-5th-ave/): newest permit Dec 2, 2025 - [2191 E 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/2191-e-5th-ave/): newest permit Aug 25, 2026 - [2215 E 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/2215-e-5th-ave/): newest permit Jan 19, 2026 - [2301 E 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/2301-e-5th-ave/): newest permit Jun 17, 2026 --- Source: Columbus Department of Building and Zoning Services permit data (https://services1.arcgis.com/9yy6msODkIBzkUXU/arcgis/rest/services/Building_Permits/FeatureServer/0). Checked 2026-10-07 09:25 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/ Map, all 3 permits at this address and 11 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1688-e-5th-ave/