# Building permits at 1653 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN

One permit on record here. The newest, Sep 1: The project consists of an interior alteration of an existing building. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 3 more permits (2 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | Alteration or repair | The project consists of an interior alteration of an existing building. The 2,397 sf medical clinic will be used as a medical clinic including a small pharmacy. The building's last use was similar medical specialist clinic. Existing exterior doors (ie egress doors are unchanged). Roofline is unchang | $297,300 | [COM-ALT-26-000389](https://nearbypermits.com/memphis/permit/COM-ALT-26-000389/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 3 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2026 | [136 N Avalon St](https://nearbypermits.com/memphis/address/136-n-avalon-st/) | 790 ft SW | Alteration or repair | This project is an interior alteration to an existing tenant space in a 1-story, non-sprinklered, multi-tenant structure to house a retail occupancy. The scope of work includes the reconfiguration of space to construct a new sales area, fitting room, stock room and layaway / break rooms; constructio | $302,369 | [COM-ALT-26-000187](https://nearbypermits.com/memphis/permit/COM-ALT-26-000187/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [136 N Avalon St](https://nearbypermits.com/memphis/address/136-n-avalon-st/) | 790 ft SW | Alteration or repair | This project is an interior alteration to an existing tenant space in a 1-story, non-sprinklered, multi-tenant structure to house a retail occupancy. The scope of work includes the reconfiguration of space to construct a new sales area, fitting room, stock room and layaway / break rooms; constructio | $302,369 | [COM-ALT-26-000175](https://nearbypermits.com/memphis/permit/COM-ALT-26-000175/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [238 N Avalon St](https://nearbypermits.com/memphis/address/238-n-avalon-st/) | 530 ft NW | Pool or spa | Application for permit to install an 18 ft above ground pool in the backyard of my residence at 238 N Avalon St, which is completely enclosed by a 6 ft wood fence and electric driveway gate. | $4,500 | [RES-ACC-26-000309](https://nearbypermits.com/memphis/permit/RES-ACC-26-000309/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

We don't list zoning cases for Memphis yet. Look them up on the city's Memphis and Shelby County Board of Adjustment page: https://www.develop901.com/board-of-adjustment

## More on this street

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

- [1811 Poplar Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/memphis/address/1811-poplar-ave/): newest permit Sep 2, 2025
- [1914 Poplar Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/memphis/address/1914-poplar-ave/): newest permit Sep 16, 2025
- [1923 Poplar Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/memphis/address/1923-poplar-ave/): newest permit Sep 8, 2025
- [1928 Poplar Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/memphis/address/1928-poplar-ave/): newest permit Sep 24, 2026
- [1930 Poplar Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/memphis/address/1930-poplar-ave/): newest permit Nov 19, 2024
- [1366 Poplar Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/memphis/address/1366-poplar-ave/): newest permit Feb 18, 2026
- [1333 Poplar Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/memphis/address/1333-poplar-ave/): newest permit Apr 11, 2025
- [2231 Poplar Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/memphis/address/2231-poplar-ave/): newest permit Apr 9, 2026
- [844 Poplar Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/memphis/address/844-poplar-ave/): newest permit Jan 15, 2026
- [700 Poplar Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/memphis/address/700-poplar-ave/): newest permit Nov 13, 2024

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Source: Memphis and Shelby County Division of Planning and Development permit data (https://data.memphistn.gov/datasets/MEMEGIS::dpd-building-permits-1). Checked 2026-10-15 21:38 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

Map, the one permit at this address and 3 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/memphis/address/1653-poplar-ave/
