# Building permits at 545 E 5th Ave, Columbus, OH Nine permits on record here. The newest, Aug 21, 2025: Electrical permit, no description from the city. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 11 more permits (9 projects) since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 21, 2025 | Electrical | | Not listed | [EMLSC2530736](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/EMLSC2530736/) | | Oct 23, 2018 | Electrical | | Not listed | [EMEPC1818549](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/EMEPC1818549/) | | Mar 30, 2017 | Roofing | | Not listed | [GBLR1700086](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/GBLR1700086/) | | Jan 17, 2017 | Other | | Not listed | [GBLW1625880](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/GBLW1625880/) | | Sep 23, 2016 | Fire systems | | Not listed | [FALR1622425](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/FALR1622425/) | | Jun 30, 2016 | Electrical | | Not listed | [EMEPC1603118](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/EMEPC1603118/) | | Apr 27, 2016 | Plumbing | | Not listed | [PLMB1612861](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/PLMB1612861/) | | Apr 27, 2016 | Plumbing | | Not listed | [FUEL1612862](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/FUEL1612862/) | | Feb 24, 2016 | Alteration or repair | Office, Bank, and Professional Buildings | $1,500,000 | [CBLD1601232](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/CBLD1601232/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 11 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### Next door (under 250 ft), 4 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 28, 2026 | [511 E 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/511-e-5th-ave/) | 250 ft W | Fire systems | | Not listed | [FSUPC2626036](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/FSUPC2626036/) | | May 29, 2026 | [511 E 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/511-e-5th-ave/) | 250 ft W | Fire systems | | Not listed | [FSUPC2615921](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/FSUPC2615921/) | | Jun 17, 2026 | [511 E 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/511-e-5th-ave/) | 250 ft W | Fire systems | Additions, Alterations and Conversions - Non-residential and No-housekeeping | Not listed | [FALRC2617971](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/FALRC2617971/) | | May 12, 2026 | [511 E 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/511-e-5th-ave/) | 250 ft W | Electrical | | Not listed | [EMEPC2617974](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/EMEPC2617974/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 5 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 8, 2026 | [1084 Cleveland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1084-cleveland-ave/) | 510 ft NE | Sign | | Not listed | [SIGN2600437](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/SIGN2600437/) | | Jun 30, 2026 | [1084 Cleveland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1084-cleveland-ave/) | 510 ft NE | Sign | | Not listed | [SIGN2600541](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/SIGN2600541/) | | Jul 8, 2026 | [1084 Cleveland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1084-cleveland-ave/) | 510 ft NE | Sign | Structures Other Than Buildings | Not listed | [SIGN2600387](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/SIGN2600387/) | | May 11, 2026 | [630 E 4th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/630-e-4th-ave/) | 660 ft E | Roofing | Additions, Alterations and Conversions - Residential | $15,042 | [RSWDR2617859](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/RSWDR2617859/) | | May 6, 2026 | [617-617 E 3rd Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/617--617-e-3rd-ave/) | 960 ft SE | Plumbing | | Not listed | [PMEPC2617189](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/PMEPC2617189/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 2 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 13, 2026 | [619 E Starr Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/619-e-starr-ave/) | 0.24 mi SE | Plumbing | | Not listed | [PMLSR2627777](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/PMLSR2627777/) | | May 6, 2026 | [488 Yoeman St](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/488-yoeman-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Demolition | All Other Buildings and Structures Demolition | $12,050 | [DEMO2608611](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/DEMO2608611/) | --- Source: Columbus Department of Building and Zoning Services permit data (https://services1.arcgis.com/9yy6msODkIBzkUXU/arcgis/rest/services/Building_Permits/FeatureServer/0). Checked 2026-10-03 03:38 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/