# Building permits at 3946 3rd St, Detroit, MI New buildings permitted at two addresses within 900 ft since May 1, the largest $274,000. Three permits here in the last two years. The newest, May 18: Modifications to existing Telecom Facility. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 15 more permits since May 1. The nearest permit for a new building is 490 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | May 18, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Modifications to existing Telecom Facility per plans. (Subject to Field Approval.) | $5,000 | [BLD2026-00664](https://nearbypermits.com/detroit/permit/BLD2026-00664/) | | Apr 6, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Revision to BLD2024-02591 to Code per plans. (Alterations to an existing Category D components & equipment as per plans.) Subject to Field Approval. | $40,000 | [BLD2026-00261](https://nearbypermits.com/detroit/permit/BLD2026-00261/) | | Aug 26, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Alterations to an existing Category D components & equipment as per plans. Subject to field approval. | $35,000 | [BLD2024-02591](https://nearbypermits.com/detroit/permit/BLD2024-02591/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 15 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 13 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 1, 2026 | [950 Selden St](https://nearbypermits.com/detroit/address/950-selden-st/) | 620 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Interior alterations only (tenant upfit ste. 260), as per submitted Plans and Documents. Subject to Field Approval. | $65,000 | [BLD2026-01050](https://nearbypermits.com/detroit/permit/BLD2026-01050/) | | Sep 10, 2026 | [4145 4th St](https://nearbypermits.com/detroit/address/4145-4th-st/) | 720 ft NW | Alteration or repair | | $9,621 | [RES2026-03272](https://nearbypermits.com/detroit/permit/RES2026-03272/) | | Aug 26, 2026 | [4128 4th St](https://nearbypermits.com/detroit/address/4128-4th-st/) | 490 ft NW | New building | Construct a 60' -10" X 22' - 2", Two- Story, 4bed, 2.5 bath, Single family Dwelling slab on grade -w/garage & Site Work per plans. Size contingent on BZA approval (Subject to Field Approval.) | $274,000 | [RES2026-02286](https://nearbypermits.com/detroit/permit/RES2026-02286/) | | Aug 7, 2026 | [4244 4th St](https://nearbypermits.com/detroit/address/4244-4th-st/) | 850 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Revision to RES2026-00311 to reflect the amended scope of work to Code per plans. (Per BZA #00-26/BZA2026-00036 Construct Single-Family Dwelling, rear ADU to Code per plans.) Subject to Field Approval. | $225,000 | [RES2026-01340](https://nearbypermits.com/detroit/permit/RES2026-01340/) | | Aug 7, 2026 | [4254 4th St](https://nearbypermits.com/detroit/address/4254-4th-st/) | 890 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Revision to RES2026-00310 to reflect the amended scope of work to Code per plans. (Per BZA #00-26/BZA2026-00037, Construct Single-Family Dwelling, rear ADU to Code per plans.) Subject to Field Approval. | $225,000 | [RES2026-01339](https://nearbypermits.com/detroit/permit/RES2026-01339/) | | Aug 6, 2026 | [4260 4th St](https://nearbypermits.com/detroit/address/4260-4th-st/) | 930 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Revision to RES2026-00308 to reflect the amended scope of work to Code per plans. (Per BZA #00-26/BZA2026-00038, Construct Single-Family Dwelling, rear ADU to Code per plans.) Subject to Field Approval. | $225,000 | [RES2026-01337](https://nearbypermits.com/detroit/permit/RES2026-01337/) | | Aug 3, 2026 | [3700 3rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/detroit/address/3700-3rd-st/) | 690 ft S | Alteration or repair | Change of Occupancy/Use to Restaurant/w Onsite Consumption (4 Tenant Food Hall) on the 1st Floor & alterations to 10 Unit 1 Bed/1Bath Multi-Family Dwelling on 2nd Floor to Code per plans. Subject to Field Approval. | $650,000 | [BLD2026-00138](https://nearbypermits.com/detroit/permit/BLD2026-00138/) | | Jul 28, 2026 | [718 W Willis St](https://nearbypermits.com/detroit/address/718-w-willis-st/) | 740 ft NW | Roofing | Remove & replace Roof to Code per documents. Subject to Field Approval. See BLD2026-01099 for fees. | $2,000 | [BLD2026-01226](https://nearbypermits.com/detroit/permit/BLD2026-01226/) | | Jul 28, 2026 | [700 W Willis St](https://nearbypermits.com/detroit/address/700-w-willis-st/) | 730 ft N | Roofing | Remove & replace Roof to Code per documents. Subject to Field Approval. | $62,000 | [BLD2026-01099](https://nearbypermits.com/detroit/permit/BLD2026-01099/) | | Jul 13, 2026 | [627 W Alexandrine St, Unit 7](https://nearbypermits.com/detroit/address/627-w-alexandrine-st~-unit-7/) | 370 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Exterior alterations (8 window replacements and Door wall) as per documents. (Subject to Field Approval.) COA- HDC2026-00357 | $39,408 | [RES2026-02252](https://nearbypermits.com/detroit/permit/RES2026-02252/) | | May 12, 2026 | [3751 2nd Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/detroit/address/3751-2nd-ave/) | 610 ft E | Alteration or repair | Revision to BLD2025-02828 to update Code reference to the 2021 MRCEB per documents. (Per HDC2026-00047, Exterior alterations to Code per plans.) Subject to Field Approval. | $52,650 | [BLD2026-00585](https://nearbypermits.com/detroit/permit/BLD2026-00585/) | | May 8, 2026 | [950 Selden St](https://nearbypermits.com/detroit/address/950-selden-st/) | 620 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Interior Tenant Build-Out of 4,367 sq ft Suite 225 to establish Office to Code per plans. Subject to Field Approval. | $204,744 | [BLD2026-00089](https://nearbypermits.com/detroit/permit/BLD2026-00089/) | | May 5, 2026 | [4254 4th St](https://nearbypermits.com/detroit/address/4254-4th-st/) | 890 ft NW | New building | Per BZA #00-26, Construct New 2 Story 3 Bed 2.5 Bath Single-Family Dwelling on Slab Foundation to Code per plans. Subject to Field Approval. | $150,000 | [RES2026-00310](https://nearbypermits.com/detroit/permit/RES2026-00310/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 2 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 20, 2026 | [677 W Canfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/detroit/address/677-w-canfield-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Alteration or repair | Revision to BLD2024-00002 to reflect the amended scope of work to Code per plans. (Per HDC Cert#20-6662, Exterior & interior alterations per plans). Subject to Field Approval. | $252,000 | [BLD2026-00987](https://nearbypermits.com/detroit/permit/BLD2026-00987/) | | May 22, 2026 | [669 W Canfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/detroit/address/669-w-canfield-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Alteration or repair | Per HDC2025-00752, Change of Occupancy/Use to Multi-Family Dwelling (4 Units) & exterior & interior alterations to Code per plans. Subject to Field Approval. | $80,000 | [BLD2025-01887](https://nearbypermits.com/detroit/permit/BLD2025-01887/) | ## 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 3rd St with permits, nearest house number first: - [3736 3rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/detroit/address/3736-3rd-st/): newest permit Nov 26, 2024 - [3700 3rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/detroit/address/3700-3rd-st/): newest permit Aug 3, 2026 - [4700 3rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/detroit/address/4700-3rd-st/): newest permit Oct 30, 2024 - [2000 3rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/detroit/address/2000-3rd-st/): newest permit Feb 14, 2026 - [1777 3rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/detroit/address/1777-3rd-st/): newest permit Jun 29, 2026 - [6141 3rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/detroit/address/6141-3rd-st/): newest permit Jul 25, 2025 - [6205 3rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/detroit/address/6205-3rd-st/): newest permit Jun 25, 2026 - [501 3rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/detroit/address/501-3rd-st/): newest permit Sep 16, 2026 - [8716 3rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/detroit/address/8716-3rd-st/): newest permit Dec 2, 2025 --- 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 19:00 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/ Map, all 3 permits at this address and 15 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/detroit/address/3946-3rd-st/