# Building permits at 2981 Elbern Ave, Columbus, OH The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $12M new building at 2911 E Broad St, permitted Jul 2. Three permits on record here. The newest, Jan 15: Mechanical (HVAC) permit, no description from the city. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 27 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 0.23 mi away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jan 15, 2026 | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [MMLSR2603460](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/MMLSR2603460/) | | Apr 21, 2014 | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [MECA1410084](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/MECA1410084/) | | Aug 29, 2013 | Roofing | Additions, Alterations and Conversions - Residential | $9,500 | [RERF1329132](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/RERF1329132/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 27 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 18 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 30, 2026 | [111 S Harding Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/111-s-harding-rd/) | 370 ft NE | Electrical | | Not listed | [EMEPR2639398](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/EMEPR2639398/) | | Sep 28, 2026 | [85 S Harding Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/85-s-harding-rd/) | 600 ft N | Roofing | Additions, Alterations and Conversions - Residential | $17,394 | [RSWDR2639033](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/RSWDR2639033/) | | Sep 17, 2026 | [111 S Harding Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/111-s-harding-rd/) | 370 ft NE | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [MMEPR2637415](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/MMEPR2637415/) | | Sep 16, 2026 | [273 S Harding Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/273-s-harding-rd/) | 910 ft S | Plumbing | | Not listed | [PMLSR2637277](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/PMLSR2637277/) | | Sep 14, 2026 | [256 S Broadleigh Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/256-s-broadleigh-rd/) | 970 ft SW | Roofing | Additions, Alterations and Conversions - Residential | $24,000 | [RSWDR2636867](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/RSWDR2636867/) | | Sep 2, 2026 | [199 S Broadleigh Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/199-s-broadleigh-rd/) | 730 ft SW | Electrical | | Not listed | [EMEPR2635350](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/EMEPR2635350/) | | Sep 1, 2026 | [199 S Broadleigh Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/199-s-broadleigh-rd/) | 730 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Additions, Alterations and Conversions - Residential | $17,072 | [ALTR2635264](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/ALTR2635264/) | | Aug 27, 2026 | [2999 Bernard View Ln](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/2999-bernard-view-ln/) | 970 ft N | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [MMEPR2634622](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/MMEPR2634622/) | | Aug 26, 2026 | [212 S Gould Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/212-s-gould-rd/) | 920 ft SW | Roofing | Additions, Alterations and Conversions - Residential | $260 | [RSWDR2634371](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/RSWDR2634371/) | | Aug 12, 2026 | [274 S Chesterfield Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/274-s-chesterfield-rd/) | 960 ft S | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [MMLSR2632428](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/MMLSR2632428/) | | Aug 7, 2026 | [223 S Virginialee Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/223-s-virginialee-rd/) | 740 ft SE | Plumbing | | Not listed | [PMLSR2631673](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/PMLSR2631673/) | | Jul 16, 2026 | [209 S Broadleigh Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/209-s-broadleigh-rd/) | 780 ft SW | Roofing | Additions, Alterations and Conversions - Residential | Not listed | [RSWDR2628262](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/RSWDR2628262/) | | Jul 16, 2026 | [158 S Harding Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/158-s-harding-rd/) | 410 ft E | Alteration or repair | Additions, Alterations and Conversions - Residential | $9,937 | [PMEPI2625894](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/PMEPI2625894/) | | Jul 7, 2026 | [164 S Broadleigh Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/164-s-broadleigh-rd/) | 380 ft SW | Roofing | Additions, Alterations and Conversions - Residential | $20,826 | [RSWDR2626701](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/RSWDR2626701/) | | Jul 7, 2026 | [175 S Broadleigh Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/175-s-broadleigh-rd/) | 590 ft SW | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [MMLSR2626741](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/MMLSR2626741/) | | Jun 26, 2026 | [77 S Broadleigh Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/77-s-broadleigh-rd/) | 690 ft NW | Plumbing | | Not listed | [PMLSR2625305](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/PMLSR2625305/) | | Jun 25, 2026 | [3075 Elbern Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/3075-elbern-ave/) | 690 ft E | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [MMLSR2625072](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/MMLSR2625072/) | | Jun 17, 2026 | [212 S Gould Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/212-s-gould-rd/) | 920 ft SW | Roofing | Additions, Alterations and Conversions - Residential | $312 | [RSWDR2623816](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/RSWDR2623816/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 9 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 6, 2026 | [284 S Harding Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/284-s-harding-rd/) | 0.20 mi S | Alteration or repair | Additions, Alterations and Conversions - Residential | $28,913 | [ALTR2639438](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/ALTR2639438/) | | Sep 16, 2026 | [120 Eastmoor Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/120-eastmoor-blvd/) | 0.22 mi E | Plumbing | | Not listed | [PMEPR2637016](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/PMEPR2637016/) | | Aug 26, 2026 | [3149 Medway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/3149-medway-ave/) | 0.24 mi E | Roofing | Additions, Alterations and Conversions - Residential | $400 | [RSWDR2634397](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/RSWDR2634397/) | | Jul 27, 2026 | [315 S Harding Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/315-s-harding-rd/) | 0.24 mi S | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [MMLSR2629909](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/MMLSR2629909/) | | Jul 24, 2026 | [315 S Harding Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/315-s-harding-rd/) | 0.24 mi S | Plumbing | | Not listed | [PMLSR2629620](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/PMLSR2629620/) | | Jul 16, 2026 | [278 S Gould Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/278-s-gould-rd/) | 0.25 mi SW | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [MMLSR2628227](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/MMLSR2628227/) | | Jul 2, 2026 | [2911 E Broad St](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/2911-e-broad-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | New building | Five or More Family Buildings | $12,000,000 | [NEWM2606132](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/NEWM2606132/) | | Jun 25, 2026 | [3110 Broadmoor Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/3110-broadmoor-ave/) | 0.23 mi NE | Electrical | | Not listed | [EMEPR2625036](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/EMEPR2625036/) | | Jun 17, 2026 | [271 S Broadleigh Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/271-s-broadleigh-rd/) | 0.22 mi SW | Roofing | Additions, Alterations and Conversions - Residential | $1,779 | [RSWDR2623717](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/RSWDR2623717/) | ## 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 Elbern Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [3051 Elbern Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/3051-elbern-ave/): newest permit Oct 3, 2024 - [3075 Elbern Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/3075-elbern-ave/): newest permit Jun 25, 2026 - [3082 Elbern Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/3082-elbern-ave/): newest permit Feb 10, 2026 - [3162 Elbern Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/3162-elbern-ave/): newest permit Aug 7, 2026 - [3197 Elbern Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/3197-elbern-ave/): newest permit Mar 23, 2025 --- Source: Columbus Department of Building and Zoning Services permit data (https://services1.arcgis.com/9yy6msODkIBzkUXU/arcgis/rest/services/Building_Permits/FeatureServer/0). Checked 2026-10-09 21:03 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/ Map, all 3 permits at this address and 27 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/2981-elbern-ave/