# Building permits at 278 Allen Ave, Columbus, OH

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $1M new building at 428-430 S Monroe Ave, permitted Jul 7.

Three permits here in the last two years. The newest, Oct 10, 2024: Plumbing permit, no description from the city. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 23 more permits (22 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 0.22 mi away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2024 | Plumbing |  | Not listed | [PMEPR2440997](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/PMEPR2440997/) |
| Oct 10, 2024 | Mechanical (HVAC) |  | Not listed | [MMEPR2441027](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/MMEPR2441027/) |
| Oct 8, 2024 | Electrical |  | Not listed | [EMEPR2440710](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/EMEPR2440710/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 6 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | [240 Parsons Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/240-parsons-ave/) | 480 ft NW | Other |  | Not listed | [FEST2633744](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/FEST2633744/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [240 Parsons Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/240-parsons-ave/) | 480 ft NW | Electrical |  | Not listed | [EMEPC2633746](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/EMEPC2633746/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [292 S 17th St](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/292-s-17th-st/) | 540 ft E | Mechanical (HVAC) |  | Not listed | [MMLSR2628673](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/MMLSR2628673/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [751 E Main St](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/751-e-main-st/) | 350 ft S | Mechanical (HVAC) |  | Not listed | [MMLSR2626207](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/MMLSR2626207/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [749 E Main St](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/749-e-main-st/) | 350 ft S | Mechanical (HVAC) |  | Not listed | [MMLSR2626204](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/MMLSR2626204/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [295-315 S 17th St](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/295--315-s-17th-st/) | 460 ft E | Roofing | Additions, Alterations and Conversions - Residential | $150,000 | [RSWDM2619506](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/RSWDM2619506/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 17 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [921 E Main St](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/921-e-main-st/) | 0.25 mi E | Mechanical (HVAC) |  | Not listed | [MMEPC2640621](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/MMEPC2640621/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [428-430 S Monroe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/428--430-s-monroe-ave/) | 0.22 mi S | Mechanical (HVAC) |  | Not listed | [MMEPR2639981](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/MMEPR2639981/) |
| Aug 16, 2026 | [428-430 S Monroe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/428--430-s-monroe-ave/) | 0.22 mi S | Mechanical (HVAC) |  | Not listed | [MMEPR2632811](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/MMEPR2632811/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [921 E Main St](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/921-e-main-st/) | 0.25 mi E | Electrical |  | Not listed | [EMEPC2637909](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/EMEPC2637909/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [921 E Main St](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/921-e-main-st/) | 0.25 mi E | Plumbing |  | Not listed | [PMEPC2636097](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/PMEPC2636097/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [829 Franklin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/829-franklin-ave/) | 0.22 mi N | Mechanical (HVAC) |  | Not listed | [MMLSR2634730](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/MMLSR2634730/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [428-430 S Monroe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/428--430-s-monroe-ave/) | 0.22 mi S | Plumbing |  | Not listed | [PMEPR2630319](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/PMEPR2630319/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [924 E Main St](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/924-e-main-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Plumbing |  | Not listed | [PMEPC2627869](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/PMEPC2627869/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [924 E Main St](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/924-e-main-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Alteration or repair | Additions, Alterations and Conversions - Non-residential and No-housekeeping | Not listed | [ALTC2610936](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/ALTC2610936/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [921 E Main St](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/921-e-main-st/) | 0.25 mi E | Alteration or repair | Additions, Alterations and Conversions - Non-residential and No-housekeeping | $150,000 | [ALTC2614740](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/ALTC2614740/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [875 Mcallister Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/875-mcallister-ave/) | 0.21 mi SE | Roofing | Additions, Alterations and Conversions - Residential | $5,000 | [RSWDR2626979](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/RSWDR2626979/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [879 Mcallister Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/879-mcallister-ave/) | 0.22 mi SE | Roofing | Additions, Alterations and Conversions - Residential | $5,000 | [RSWDR2626978](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/RSWDR2626978/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [428 S Monroe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/428-s-monroe-ave/) | 0.22 mi S | Electrical |  | Not listed | [EMEPR2626973](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/EMEPR2626973/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [428-430 S Monroe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/428--430-s-monroe-ave/) | 0.22 mi S | New building | Two Family Buildings | $1,000,000 | [NEWR2625716](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/NEWR2625716/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [873 E Mound St](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/873-e-mound-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Roofing | Additions, Alterations and Conversions - Residential | $1,500 | [RSWDR2622153](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/RSWDR2622153/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [920 Bryden Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/920-bryden-rd/) | 0.25 mi NE | Mechanical (HVAC) |  | Not listed | [MMEPR2621909](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/MMEPR2621909/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [882 Bryden Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/882-bryden-rd/) | 0.21 mi NE | Mechanical (HVAC) |  | Not listed | [MMEPR2621455](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/MMEPR2621455/) |

## 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

---
Source: Columbus Department of Building and Zoning Services permit data (https://services1.arcgis.com/9yy6msODkIBzkUXU/arcgis/rest/services/Building_Permits/FeatureServer/0). Checked 2026-10-14 09:17 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

Map, all 3 permits at this address and 23 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/278-allen-ave/
