# Building permits at 2197 Central Ave, Memphis, TN Four permits on record here. The newest, May 19, 2025: Interior Tenant improvement of an existing shell building. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 6 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | May 19, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Interior Tenant improvement of an existing shell building. No exterior work as part of this permit. | $383,520 | [COM-ALT-25-000173](https://nearbypermits.com/memphis/permit/COM-ALT-25-000173/) | | Aug 13, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Tenant infill for new retail tenant. | $195,000 | [COM-ALT-24-000564](https://nearbypermits.com/memphis/permit/COM-ALT-24-000564/) | | Mar 31, 2023 | Alteration or repair | Permit cloned from com-new-22-000180- due to description of work. 1,802.5 square feet Restaurant tenant in-fill new construction. | $360,500 | [COM-ALT-22-001028](https://nearbypermits.com/memphis/permit/COM-ALT-22-001028/) | | Aug 17, 2022 | New building | Ground up new building that is wood frame and brick veneer | $1,028,803 | [COM-NEW-22-000010](https://nearbypermits.com/memphis/permit/COM-NEW-22-000010/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 6 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 20, 2026 | [2198 Cowden Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/memphis/address/2198-cowden-ave/) | 850 ft N | Fence, wall or deck | After fire Replace carport | $6,787 | [RES-ACC-26-000585](https://nearbypermits.com/memphis/permit/RES-ACC-26-000585/) | | Jun 8, 2026 | [2198 Cowden Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/memphis/address/2198-cowden-ave/) | 850 ft N | Alteration or repair | Repair Replace After fire Frame and Sheetrock and Paint | $201,000 | [RES-ALT-26-000712](https://nearbypermits.com/memphis/permit/RES-ALT-26-000712/) | | Jun 3, 2026 | [2204 Cowden Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/memphis/address/2204-cowden-ave/) | 850 ft N | Alteration or repair | Repair and Replace Sheet rock and Paint and Framing | $39,659 | [RES-ALT-26-000713](https://nearbypermits.com/memphis/permit/RES-ALT-26-000713/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 3 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 2, 2026 | [2090 Cowden Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/memphis/address/2090-cowden-ave/) | 0.23 mi NW | Alteration or repair | master bathroom remodel: new sower and flooring. new vanity and top. new soaker tub | $25,000 | [RES-ALT-26-001386](https://nearbypermits.com/memphis/permit/RES-ALT-26-001386/) | | Jun 2, 2026 | [824 New York St](https://nearbypermits.com/memphis/address/824-new-york-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Fence, wall or deck | NO MEP install of a 8 x 8 prefabricated accessory storage shed with shed floor on existing concrete. | $2,639 | [RES-ACC-26-000390](https://nearbypermits.com/memphis/permit/RES-ACC-26-000390/) | | May 7, 2026 | [2109 Elzey Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/memphis/address/2109-elzey-ave/) | 0.23 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace drywall, trim and doors. take out walls and build walls, replace windows. have someone license to update plumbing and electrical. | $20,000 | [RES-ALT-26-000327](https://nearbypermits.com/memphis/permit/RES-ALT-26-000327/) | ## More on this street Other addresses on Central Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [2166 Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/memphis/address/2166-central-ave/): newest permit Apr 10, 2026 - [2012 Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/memphis/address/2012-central-ave/): newest permit Sep 16, 2026 - [1865 Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/memphis/address/1865-central-ave/): newest permit Dec 4, 2025 - [2755 Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/memphis/address/2755-central-ave/): newest permit Sep 2, 2026 - [2813 Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/memphis/address/2813-central-ave/): newest permit Mar 4, 2026 - [2956 Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/memphis/address/2956-central-ave/): newest permit Dec 26, 2024 - [3047 Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/memphis/address/3047-central-ave/): newest permit Aug 7, 2025 - [1274 Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/memphis/address/1274-central-ave/): newest permit Feb 10, 2026 - [1180 Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/memphis/address/1180-central-ave/): newest permit Jun 11, 2025 - [3373 Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/memphis/address/3373-central-ave/): newest permit Jul 31, 2026 --- Source: Memphis and Shelby County Division of Planning and Development permit data (https://data.memphistn.gov/datasets/MEMEGIS::dpd-building-permits-1). Checked 2026-10-07 01:11 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/ Map, all 4 permits at this address and 6 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/memphis/address/2197-central-ave/