# Building permits at 1720 Forest St, Columbus, OH

Four permits on record here. The newest, Jan 6: Mechanical (HVAC) permit, no description from the city. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 17 more permits (15 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 6, 2026 | Mechanical (HVAC) |  | Not listed | [MMLSR2602456](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/MMLSR2602456/) |
| Oct 25, 2016 | Roofing | Additions, Alterations and Conversions - Residential | $15,000 | [RSWD1625110](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/RSWD1625110/) |
| Jul 26, 2016 | Electrical |  | Not listed | [EMLSR1605103](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/EMLSR1605103/) |
| Sep 12, 2011 | Mechanical (HVAC) | Mechanical Permits or NA | $3,100 | [ENAR1127331](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/ENAR1127331/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 12 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 4, 2026 | [996 Fairwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/996-fairwood-ave/) | 750 ft W | Electrical |  | Not listed | [EMEPR2639964](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/EMEPR2639964/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [996 Fairwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/996-fairwood-ave/) | 750 ft W | Electrical |  | Not listed | [EMEPR2639141](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/EMEPR2639141/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [1636 E Columbus St](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1636-e-columbus-st/) | 690 ft SW | Electrical |  | Not listed | [EMEPR2635175](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/EMEPR2635175/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [1105 Bulen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1105-bulen-ave/) | 740 ft SW | Roofing | Additions, Alterations and Conversions - Residential | $21,917 | [RSWDR2633055](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/RSWDR2633055/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [1683 E Kossuth St](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1683-e-kossuth-st/) | 980 ft S | Mechanical (HVAC) |  | Not listed | [MMLSR2631584](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/MMLSR2631584/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [1727 Rainbow Park](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1727-rainbow-park/) | 520 ft N | Roofing | Additions, Alterations and Conversions - Residential | $10,458 | [RSWDR2626440](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/RSWDR2626440/) |
| Jul 3, 2026 | [1699 E Kossuth St](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1699-e-kossuth-st/) | 950 ft S | Plumbing |  | Not listed | [PMLSR2626250](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/PMLSR2626250/) |
| Jun 21, 2026 | [1716 E Frankfort St](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1716-e-frankfort-st/) | 270 ft S | Plumbing |  | Not listed | [PMLSR2624290](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/PMLSR2624290/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [1777 E Sycamore St](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1777-e-sycamore-st/) | 430 ft NE | Roofing | Additions, Alterations and Conversions - Residential | $9,918 | [RSWDR2623775](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/RSWDR2623775/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [1777 E Sycamore St](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1777-e-sycamore-st/) | 430 ft NE | Roofing | Additions, Alterations and Conversions - Residential | $38,512 | [RSWDR2620778](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/RSWDR2620778/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [1716 E Frankfort St](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1716-e-frankfort-st/) | 270 ft S | Mechanical (HVAC) |  | Not listed | [MMLSR2623503](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/MMLSR2623503/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [996 Fairwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/996-fairwood-ave/) | 750 ft W | Alteration or repair | Additions, Alterations and Conversions - Residential | $39,800 | [ALTR2613739](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/ALTR2613739/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 5 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | [1730 E Livingston Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1730-e-livingston-ave/) | 0.20 mi N | Roofing | Additions, Alterations and Conversions - Residential | $21,000 | [RSWDR2639231](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/RSWDR2639231/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [1695-1697 E Whittier St](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1695--1697-e-whittier-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Electrical |  | Not listed | [EMEPR2633898](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/EMEPR2633898/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [1695 E Whittier St](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1695-e-whittier-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Electrical |  | Not listed | [EMLSR2632229](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/EMLSR2632229/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [1781 Bide A Wee Park Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1781-bide-a-wee-park-ave/) | 0.23 mi N | Mechanical (HVAC) |  | Not listed | [MMEPR2631068](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/MMEPR2631068/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [1134 Fairwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1134-fairwood-ave/) | 0.23 mi SW | Roofing | Additions, Alterations and Conversions - Residential | $14,856 | [RSWDR2630681](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/RSWDR2630681/) |

## 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 Forest St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [1736 Forest St](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1736-forest-st/): newest permit Mar 27, 2025
- [1647 Forest St](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1647-forest-st/): newest permit May 23, 2025
- [1565 Forest St](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1565-forest-st/): newest permit Dec 4, 2024
- [1558 Forest St](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1558-forest-st/): newest permit Nov 10, 2025
- [1144 Forest St](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1144-forest-st/): newest permit Feb 6, 2026
- [1141 Forest St](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1141-forest-st/): newest permit Sep 11, 2025
- [845 Forest St](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/845-forest-st/): newest permit Sep 18, 2026
- [517 Forest St](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/517-forest-st/): newest permit Mar 18, 2026
- [516 Forest St](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/516-forest-st/): newest permit May 14, 2025
- [515 Forest St](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/515-forest-st/): newest permit Aug 8, 2025

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Source: Columbus Department of Building and Zoning Services permit data (https://services1.arcgis.com/9yy6msODkIBzkUXU/arcgis/rest/services/Building_Permits/FeatureServer/0). Checked 2026-10-08 19:33 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

Map, all 4 permits at this address and 17 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1720-forest-st/
