# Building permits at 579 W 5th Ave, Columbus, OH Nine permits here in the last two years. The newest, Aug 27: Additions, Alterations and Conversions - Non-residential and No-housekeeping. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 13 more permits (12 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 400 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 27, 2026 | Fire systems | Additions, Alterations and Conversions - Non-residential and No-housekeeping | Not listed | [FSUPC2628310](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/FSUPC2628310/) | | Jul 29, 2026 | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [MMEPC2630175](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/MMEPC2630175/) | | Jul 15, 2026 | Plumbing | | Not listed | [PMEPC2628118](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/PMEPC2628118/) | | Jun 24, 2026 | Electrical | | Not listed | [EMEPC2624834](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/EMEPC2624834/) | | Jun 4, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Additions, Alterations and Conversions - Non-residential and No-housekeeping | $400,000 | [SDNGC2621506](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/SDNGC2621506/) | | Jun 3, 2026 | Fire systems | | Not listed | [FALRC2616453](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/FALRC2616453/) | | Apr 28, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Additions, Alterations and Conversions - Non-residential and No-housekeeping | $250,000 | [ALTC2613012](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/ALTC2613012/) | | Apr 23, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Additions, Alterations and Conversions - Non-residential and No-housekeeping | $5,000 | [ALTC2537968](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/ALTC2537968/) | | Sep 2, 2025 | Plumbing | | Not listed | [PMLSC2532042](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/PMLSC2532042/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 13 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 2, 2026 | [1275 Olentangy River Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1275-olentangy-river-rd/) | 910 ft W | Roofing | Additions, Alterations and Conversions - Non-residential and No-housekeeping | $195,000 | [ROOFC2639272](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/ROOFC2639272/) | | Sep 25, 2026 | [515 W 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/515-w-5th-ave/) | 480 ft E | Sign | | Not listed | [SIGN2600418](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/SIGN2600418/) | | Sep 23, 2026 | [515 W 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/515-w-5th-ave/) | 480 ft E | Sign | | Not listed | [SIGN2600419](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/SIGN2600419/) | | Sep 16, 2026 | [550 Riverfront Ln](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/550-riverfront-ln/) | 400 ft SE | Electrical | | Not listed | [EMEPM2637331](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/EMEPM2637331/) | | Sep 10, 2026 | [550 Riverfront Ln](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/550-riverfront-ln/) | 400 ft SE | Plumbing | | Not listed | [PMEPM2636427](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/PMEPM2636427/) | | May 19, 2026 | [550 Riverfront Ln](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/550-riverfront-ln/) | 400 ft SE | New building | Five or More Family Buildings | $9,500,000 | [NEWM2606941](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/NEWM2606941/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 7 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 8, 2026 | [442 W 4th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/442-w-4th-ave/) | 0.23 mi E | Plumbing | | Not listed | [PMEPR2639212](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/PMEPR2639212/) | | Oct 5, 2026 | [533 W 3rd Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/533-w-3rd-ave/) | 0.24 mi SE | Roofing | Additions, Alterations and Conversions - Non-residential and No-housekeeping | $38,800 | [ROOFC2638255](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/ROOFC2638255/) | | Aug 29, 2026 | [471 W 4th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/471-w-4th-ave/) | 0.20 mi SE | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [MMLSR2634901](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/MMLSR2634901/) | | Aug 24, 2026 | [533 W 3rd Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/533-w-3rd-ave/) | 0.24 mi SE | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [MMLSM2633949](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/MMLSM2633949/) | | Jul 17, 2026 | [446 W 4th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/446-w-4th-ave/) | 0.22 mi E | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [MMLSM2628420](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/MMLSM2628420/) | | Jul 1, 2026 | [436 W 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/436-w-5th-ave/) | 0.22 mi E | Roofing | Additions, Alterations and Conversions - Residential | $26,237 | [RSWDR2625852](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/RSWDR2625852/) | | Jun 2, 2026 | [436 W 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/436-w-5th-ave/) | 0.22 mi E | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [MMLSR2621191](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/MMLSR2621191/) | ## 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 W 5th Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [515 W 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/515-w-5th-ave/): newest permit Sep 23, 2026 - [475 W 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/475-w-5th-ave/): newest permit Nov 14, 2024 - [436 W 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/436-w-5th-ave/): newest permit Jul 1, 2026 - [376 W 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/376-w-5th-ave/): newest permit Jun 30, 2026 - [372 W 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/372-w-5th-ave/): newest permit Sep 15, 2025 - [361 W 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/361-w-5th-ave/): newest permit Apr 17, 2026 - [330 W 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/330-w-5th-ave/): newest permit Aug 6, 2026 - [830 W 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/830-w-5th-ave/): newest permit Jun 16, 2026 - [322 W 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/322-w-5th-ave/): newest permit Sep 9, 2026 - [843 W 5th Ave Unit 1a](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/843-w-5th-ave-unit-1a/): newest permit Sep 8, 2026 --- Source: Columbus Department of Building and Zoning Services permit data (https://services1.arcgis.com/9yy6msODkIBzkUXU/arcgis/rest/services/Building_Permits/FeatureServer/0). Checked 2026-10-12 12:15 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/ Map, all 9 permits at this address and 13 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/579-w-5th-ave/