# Building permits at 1 E Jefferson Ave, Detroit, MI

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $2M alteration or repair at 500 Woodward Ave, Fl 23, permitted Jun 3.

One permit on record here. The newest, Dec 8, 2025: Installation of pre-engineered pre-manufactured 24' x 33' Coverworx Shelter to Code. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 18 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 8, 2025 | New building | Installation of pre-engineered pre-manufactured 24' x 33' Coverworx Shelter to Code per plans. Subject to Field Approval. Separate DPW Right-of-Way Permits required. | $54,500 | [BLD2025-01903](https://nearbypermits.com/detroit/permit/BLD2025-01903/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 11 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [203 Randolph St](https://nearbypermits.com/detroit/address/203-randolph-st/) | 880 ft E | Alteration or repair | Modifications to existing building mounted (Telecom Facility) per provided plans & documents. (Subject to field approval.) | $25,000 | [BLD2026-01450](https://nearbypermits.com/detroit/permit/BLD2026-01450/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [719 Griswold St, Ste 1100](https://nearbypermits.com/detroit/address/719-griswold-st~-ste-1100/) | 980 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Interior alterations (11th floor) per provided plans & documents. (Subject to field approval.) | $300,000 | [BLD2026-01457](https://nearbypermits.com/detroit/permit/BLD2026-01457/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [130 Cadillac Sq](https://nearbypermits.com/detroit/address/130-cadillac-sq/) | 810 ft N | Alteration or repair | Change of Occupancy/Use and Interior Alterations (Flood Damage: Replace Electrical System, Exhaust Fans, Insulation, and Drywall), AKA 140 Cadillac Sq., as per submitted Plans and Documents. Subject to Field Approval. | $12,899 | [BLD2026-00770](https://nearbypermits.com/detroit/permit/BLD2026-00770/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [151 W Fort St](https://nearbypermits.com/detroit/address/151-w-fort-st/) | 860 ft W | Addition | Add Additional Occupancy/Use (Cabaret Group "A") to an existing Rental Hall as per plans. Subject to Field Approval. | $1,000 | [BLD2026-01375](https://nearbypermits.com/detroit/permit/BLD2026-01375/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [500 Griswold St, Ste 2600](https://nearbypermits.com/detroit/address/500-griswold-st~-ste-2600/) | 350 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Interior alterations in a portion of the 26th Level to Code per plans. Subject to Field Approval. | $75,000 | [BLD2026-01306](https://nearbypermits.com/detroit/permit/BLD2026-01306/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [2 Woodward Ave, Rm 1200](https://nearbypermits.com/detroit/address/2-woodward-ave~-rm-1200/) | 420 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Interior alterations to create an ADA compliant Restrooms on the 7th & 12th Floors to Code per plans. subject to Field Approval. | $254,000 | [BLD2026-00978](https://nearbypermits.com/detroit/permit/BLD2026-00978/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [2 Woodward Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/detroit/address/2-woodward-ave/) | 420 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Install EV Charging Stations at the Coleman A. Young Municipal parking lot per provided plans and documents. (Subject to field approval.). | $400,000 | [BLD2025-01382](https://nearbypermits.com/detroit/permit/BLD2025-01382/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [2 Woodward Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/detroit/address/2-woodward-ave/) | 420 ft NE | Roofing | Site Work & Waterproofing to Code per plans. Subject to Field Approval. | $684,458 | [BLD2026-00825](https://nearbypermits.com/detroit/permit/BLD2026-00825/) |
| Jul 5, 2026 | [500 Woodward Ave, Fl 23](https://nearbypermits.com/detroit/address/500-woodward-ave~-fl-23/) | 350 ft N | Fire systems | Modifications to fire alarm system (23rd floor) per provided plans & documents. (Subject to field approval.) | $27,000 | [BLD2026-00976](https://nearbypermits.com/detroit/permit/BLD2026-00976/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [511 Woodward Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/detroit/address/511-woodward-ave/) | 320 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Interior alterations on the 3rd & 4th Floors to Code per plans. Subject to Field Approval. | $200,000 | [BLD2026-00874](https://nearbypermits.com/detroit/permit/BLD2026-00874/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [500 Woodward Ave, Fl 23](https://nearbypermits.com/detroit/address/500-woodward-ave~-fl-23/) | 350 ft N | Alteration or repair | Interior alterations (tenant improvements- 23rd floor) per provided plans and documents. (Subject to field approval.) | $2,000,000 | [BLD2026-00502](https://nearbypermits.com/detroit/permit/BLD2026-00502/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 7 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2026 | [777 Woodward Ave, Ste 1000](https://nearbypermits.com/detroit/address/777-woodward-ave~-ste-1000/) | 0.19 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Interior alterations (9th & 10th floors) per provided plans and documents. (Subject to field approval.) | $200,000 | [BLD2026-01272](https://nearbypermits.com/detroit/permit/BLD2026-01272/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [211 W Fort St](https://nearbypermits.com/detroit/address/211-w-fort-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Alteration or repair | Interior alterations to combine Office Suites 310, 312, 313, & 315 to Code per plans. Subject to Field Approval. | $102,000 | [BLD2026-01302](https://nearbypermits.com/detroit/permit/BLD2026-01302/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [211 W Fort St](https://nearbypermits.com/detroit/address/211-w-fort-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Alteration or repair | Interior alterations in 3,337 sq ft Tenant Office space (Suite 306) to Code per plans. Subject to Field Approval. | $81,756 | [BLD2026-01248](https://nearbypermits.com/detroit/permit/BLD2026-01248/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [25 Cadillac Sq](https://nearbypermits.com/detroit/address/25-cadillac-sq/) | 0.21 mi N | Alteration or repair | Revision to BLD2025-00874 to reflect the amended scope of work to Code per plans. (Construct New 70,000 sq ft, 3-Story, 1,600 seat immersive Theater to Code per plans.) Subject to Field Approval. | Not listed | [BLD2026-00792](https://nearbypermits.com/detroit/permit/BLD2026-00792/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [25 Cadillac Sq](https://nearbypermits.com/detroit/address/25-cadillac-sq/) | 0.21 mi N | Fire systems | Install new Fire Alarm System throughout to Code per plans. Subject to Field Approval. | $100,000 | [BLD2026-00818](https://nearbypermits.com/detroit/permit/BLD2026-00818/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [777 Woodward Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/detroit/address/777-woodward-ave/) | 0.19 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Interior alterations (9th floor-tenant space) per provided plans & documents. (Subject to field approval.) | $24,000 | [BLD2026-00608](https://nearbypermits.com/detroit/permit/BLD2026-00608/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [211 W Fort St](https://nearbypermits.com/detroit/address/211-w-fort-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Alteration or repair | SCOPE OF WORK: Interior Alterations ONLY, as per submitted Plans and Documents. ANY Exterior Alteration requires a HDC Certificate of Appropriateness. Separate BSEED Electrical Permit required. Subject to Field Approval. | $91,770 | [BLD2026-00643](https://nearbypermits.com/detroit/permit/BLD2026-00643/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

We don't list zoning cases for Detroit yet. Look them up on the city's Board of Zoning Appeals page: https://detroitmi.gov/government/boards/board-zoning-appeals

## More on this street

Other addresses on E Jefferson Ave with permits, nearest house number first:

- [2 E Jefferson Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/detroit/address/2-e-jefferson-ave/): newest permit Nov 25, 2025
- [333 E Jefferson Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/detroit/address/333-e-jefferson-ave/): newest permit Jan 12, 2026
- [415 E Jefferson Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/detroit/address/415-e-jefferson-ave/): newest permit May 28, 2025
- [441 E Jefferson Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/detroit/address/441-e-jefferson-ave/): newest permit Sep 25, 2026
- [525 E Jefferson Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/detroit/address/525-e-jefferson-ave/): newest permit Aug 13, 2026
- [580 E Jefferson Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/detroit/address/580-e-jefferson-ave/): newest permit Dec 12, 2025
- [582 E Jefferson Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/detroit/address/582-e-jefferson-ave/): newest permit May 30, 2026
- [942 E Jefferson Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/detroit/address/942-e-jefferson-ave/): newest permit Dec 17, 2025
- [960 E Jefferson Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/detroit/address/960-e-jefferson-ave/): newest permit May 22, 2026
- [1001 E Jefferson Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/detroit/address/1001-e-jefferson-ave/): newest permit Apr 14, 2025

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Source: Detroit Buildings, Safety Engineering and Environmental Department permit data (https://services2.arcgis.com/qvkbeam7Wirps6zC/arcgis/rest/services/bseed_building_permits/FeatureServer/0). Checked 2026-10-10 18:57 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

Map, the one permit at this address and 18 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/detroit/address/1-e-jefferson-ave/