# Building permits at 968 W 5th Ave, Columbus, OH The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $5M new building at 1515 Gerrard Ave Unit Grge, permitted May 28. One permit here in the last two years. The newest, Jan 8: Mechanical (HVAC) permit, no description from the city. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 44 more permits (41 projects) since May 1. Two are for new buildings, the nearest 580 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jan 8, 2026 | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [MMEPC2602580](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/MMEPC2602580/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 44 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### Next door (under 250 ft), 1 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 1, 2026 | [999 W 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/999-w-5th-ave/) | 180 ft S | Sign | | Not listed | [SIGN2601092](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/SIGN2601092/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 33 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 2, 2026 | [1010 W 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1010-w-5th-ave/) | 380 ft W | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [MMEPC2639797](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/MMEPC2639797/) | | Sep 29, 2026 | [1010 W 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1010-w-5th-ave/) | 380 ft W | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [MMEPC2639274](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/MMEPC2639274/) | | Aug 27, 2026 | [1515 Aschinger Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1515-aschinger-blvd/) | 800 ft E | Plumbing | | Not listed | [PMLSM2634578](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/PMLSM2634578/) | | Aug 18, 2026 | [1820 Aschinger Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1820-aschinger-blvd/) | 990 ft E | Plumbing | | Not listed | [PMLSM2633166](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/PMLSM2633166/) | | Aug 13, 2026 | [1515 Gerrard Ave Unit 103](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1515-gerrard-ave-unit-103/) | 580 ft NW | Electrical | | Not listed | [EMEPM2632538](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/EMEPM2632538/) | | Aug 13, 2026 | [1515 Gerrard Ave Unit Grge](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1515-gerrard-ave-unit-grge/) | 580 ft NW | Electrical | | Not listed | [EMEPC2632541](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/EMEPC2632541/) | | Jul 1, 2026 | [1515 Gerrard Ave Unit Grge](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1515-gerrard-ave-unit-grge/) | 580 ft NW | Electrical | | Not listed | [EMLSC2625929](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/EMLSC2625929/) | | Aug 4, 2026 | [1515 Gerrard Ave Unit Grge](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1515-gerrard-ave-unit-grge/) | 580 ft NW | Plumbing | | Not listed | [PMEPC2631110](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/PMEPC2631110/) | | Jul 23, 2026 | [1515 Gerrard Ave Unit 103](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1515-gerrard-ave-unit-103/) | 580 ft NW | New building | Five or More Family Buildings | Not listed | [NEWM2546422](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/NEWM2546422/) | | Jul 7, 2026 | [1010 W 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1010-w-5th-ave/) | 380 ft W | Fire systems | Additions, Alterations and Conversions - Non-residential and No-housekeeping | Not listed | [FSUPC2625296](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/FSUPC2625296/) | | Jun 16, 2026 | [830 W 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/830-w-5th-ave/) | 860 ft E | Electrical | | Not listed | [EMEPC2623550](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/EMEPC2623550/) | | Jun 11, 2026 | [1010 W 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1010-w-5th-ave/) | 380 ft W | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [MMEPC2622709](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/MMEPC2622709/) | | Jun 3, 2026 | [1910 Aschinger Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1910-aschinger-blvd/) | 970 ft E | Plumbing | | Not listed | [PMLSM2621451](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/PMLSM2621451/) | | May 28, 2026 | [1515 Gerrard Ave Unit Grge](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1515-gerrard-ave-unit-grge/) | 580 ft NW | New building | Other Nonresidential Buildings | $5,000,000 | [NEWC2546423](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/NEWC2546423/) | | May 27, 2026 | [1020 W 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1020-w-5th-ave/) | 470 ft W | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [MMEPC2620238](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/MMEPC2620238/) | | May 18, 2026 | [1825 Aschinger Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1825-aschinger-blvd/) | 890 ft E | Alteration or repair | Additions, Alterations and Conversions - Residential | $18,000 | [DMGM2615490](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/DMGM2615490/) | | May 15, 2026 | [1604 Aschinger Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1604-aschinger-blvd/) | 1,000 ft E | Alteration or repair | Additions, Alterations and Conversions - Residential | $36,000 | [DMGM2615495](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/DMGM2615495/) | | May 15, 2026 | [1804 Aschinger Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1804-aschinger-blvd/) | 950 ft E | Alteration or repair | Additions, Alterations and Conversions - Residential | $18,000 | [DMGM2615494](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/DMGM2615494/) | | May 13, 2026 | [1020 W 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1020-w-5th-ave/) | 470 ft W | Plumbing | | Not listed | [PMEPC2618268](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/PMEPC2618268/) | | May 12, 2026 | [1473 Showcase Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1473-showcase-dr/) | 790 ft NE | Electrical | | Not listed | [EMEPC2618081](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/EMEPC2618081/) | | May 12, 2026 | [1521 Gerrard Ave Unit A](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1521-gerrard-ave-unit-a/) | 730 ft NW | Other | Two Family Buildings | $10,000 | [DEMO2617559](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/DEMO2617559/) | | May 12, 2026 | [1517 Gerrard Ave Unit A](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1517-gerrard-ave-unit-a/) | 700 ft NW | Other | Two Family Buildings | $10,000 | [DEMO2617557](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/DEMO2617557/) | | May 12, 2026 | [1505 Gerrard Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1505-gerrard-ave/) | 610 ft NW | Other | Three and Four Family Buildings | $10,000 | [DEMO2617555](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/DEMO2617555/) | | May 12, 2026 | [1497 Gerrard Ave Unit E](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1497-gerrard-ave-unit-e/) | 600 ft NW | Other | Three and Four Family Buildings | $10,000 | [DEMO2617554](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/DEMO2617554/) | | May 12, 2026 | [1497 Gerrard Ave Unit A](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1497-gerrard-ave-unit-a/) | 600 ft NW | Other | Three and Four Family Buildings | $10,000 | [DEMO2617552](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/DEMO2617552/) | | May 12, 2026 | [1501 Gerrard Ave Unit E](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1501-gerrard-ave-unit-e/) | 610 ft NW | Other | Three and Four Family Buildings | $10,000 | [DEMO2617551](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/DEMO2617551/) | | May 12, 2026 | [1501 Gerrard Ave Unit A](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1501-gerrard-ave-unit-a/) | 610 ft NW | Other | Three and Four Family Buildings | $10,000 | [DEMO2617550](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/DEMO2617550/) | | May 12, 2026 | [1029 Western Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1029-western-ave/) | 900 ft NW | Demolition | Single Family Houses Demolition | $10,000 | [DEMO2617548](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/DEMO2617548/) | | May 12, 2026 | [1021 Western Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1021-western-ave/) | 860 ft NW | Other | Two Family Buildings | $10,000 | [DEMO2617546](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/DEMO2617546/) | | May 12, 2026 | [1019 Western Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1019-western-ave/) | 790 ft NW | Other | Two Family Buildings | $10,000 | [DEMO2617544](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/DEMO2617544/) | | May 12, 2026 | [1017 Western Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1017-western-ave/) | 810 ft NW | Other | Two Family Buildings | $10,000 | [DEMO2617541](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/DEMO2617541/) | | May 12, 2026 | [1531 Gerrard Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1531-gerrard-ave/) | 750 ft N | Other | Three and Four Family Buildings | $10,000 | [DEMO2617540](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/DEMO2617540/) | | May 12, 2026 | [1519 Gerrard Ave Unit A](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1519-gerrard-ave-unit-a/) | 650 ft NW | Other | Two Family Buildings | $10,000 | [DEMO2617538](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/DEMO2617538/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 10 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 18, 2026 | [1308 Holly Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1308-holly-ave/) | 0.23 mi S | Roofing | Additions, Alterations and Conversions - Non-residential and No-housekeeping | $131,750 | [ROOFC2636900](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/ROOFC2636900/) | | Sep 18, 2026 | [1308 Holly Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1308-holly-ave/) | 0.23 mi S | Fire systems | | Not listed | [FALRC2628745](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/FALRC2628745/) | | Sep 8, 2026 | [843 W 5th Ave Unit 1a](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/843-w-5th-ave-unit-1a/) | 0.22 mi E | Sign | | Not listed | [SIGN2601069](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/SIGN2601069/) | | Sep 8, 2026 | [843 W 5th Ave Unit 1a](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/843-w-5th-ave-unit-1a/) | 0.22 mi E | Sign | | Not listed | [SIGN2601068](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/SIGN2601068/) | | Aug 19, 2026 | [2650 Aschinger Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/2650-aschinger-blvd/) | 0.24 mi NE | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [MMLSM2633433](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/MMLSM2633433/) | | Aug 17, 2026 | [1550 Kenny Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1550-kenny-rd/) | 0.20 mi NW | Fire systems | Additions, Alterations and Conversions - Non-residential and No-housekeeping | Not listed | [FALRC2629422](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/FALRC2629422/) | | Jul 24, 2026 | [990 W 3rd Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/990-w-3rd-ave/) | 0.24 mi S | Roofing | Additions, Alterations and Conversions - Non-residential and No-housekeeping | $73,811 | [ROOFC2628387](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/ROOFC2628387/) | | Jul 6, 2026 | [1398 Virginia Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1398-virginia-ave/) | 0.25 mi W | Alteration or repair | Additions, Alterations and Conversions - Residential | $29,000 | [ALTR2625673](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/ALTR2625673/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [990 W 3rd Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/990-w-3rd-ave/) | 0.24 mi S | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [MMEPC2620753](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/MMEPC2620753/) | | May 5, 2026 | [850 King Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/850-king-ave/) | 0.24 mi NE | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [MMEPC2615540](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/MMEPC2615540/) | ## 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: - [955 W 5th Ave Unit 101](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/955-w-5th-ave-unit-101/): newest permit Feb 5, 2026 - [994 W 5th Ave Unit 300](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/994-w-5th-ave-unit-300/): newest permit Oct 4, 2024 - [941 W 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/941-w-5th-ave/): newest permit Oct 3, 2024 - [999 W 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/999-w-5th-ave/): newest permit Oct 1, 2026 - [1010 W 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1010-w-5th-ave/): newest permit Oct 2, 2026 - [1011 W 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1011-w-5th-ave/): newest permit Dec 2, 2025 - [1020 W 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1020-w-5th-ave/): newest permit May 27, 2026 - [915 W 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/915-w-5th-ave/): newest permit Oct 7, 2024 - [910 W 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/910-w-5th-ave/): newest permit Dec 22, 2025 - [1049 W 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1049-w-5th-ave/): newest permit Nov 27, 2024 --- 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 09:44 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/ Map, the one permit at this address and 44 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/968-w-5th-ave/