# Building permits at 485 Malcolm Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN

14 permits here in the last two years. The newest, Sep 11: Convert commercial spaces on level 1 and level 2 into 7- dwelling units. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 12 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2026 | Mechanical (HVAC) | convert commercial spaces on level 1 and level 2 into 7- dwelling units. New bathroom and kitchen exhaust, ERV, fan coil units, mini split and dryer booster fans fan coil units. Bldg1198257 | $135,000 | [BLDG1198257](https://nearbypermits.com/minneapolis/permit/BLDG1198257/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Existing commercial space converted to 7 new units. 6 Units on lower level, 1 on level 2. Unit entry doors to be 20 min rated. (JJL) certificate of occupancy required: yes special inspections required: no const type: IA occupancy: R- | $1,445,767 | [BLDG1184730](https://nearbypermits.com/minneapolis/permit/BLDG1184730/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Plumbing | Unit 229/ floor drain, water supply to sauna | Not listed | [BLDG1193880](https://nearbypermits.com/minneapolis/permit/BLDG1193880/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Plumbing | Unit 228/ sink, lav, shower, toilet, washer, fridge water line | Not listed | [BLDG1193878](https://nearbypermits.com/minneapolis/permit/BLDG1193878/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Plumbing | Unit 187/ lav, shower | Not listed | [BLDG1193876](https://nearbypermits.com/minneapolis/permit/BLDG1193876/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Plumbing | Unit 127/Sink, toilets, lav, shower, washer, fridge water line | Not listed | [BLDG1193874](https://nearbypermits.com/minneapolis/permit/BLDG1193874/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Plumbing | Unit 126/Sink, toilets, lav, shower, washer, fridge water line | Not listed | [BLDG1193872](https://nearbypermits.com/minneapolis/permit/BLDG1193872/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Plumbing | Unit 125/Sink, toilets, lav, shower, washer, fridge water line | Not listed | [BLDG1193870](https://nearbypermits.com/minneapolis/permit/BLDG1193870/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Plumbing | Unit 124/Sink, toilets, lav, shower, washer, fridge water line | Not listed | [BLDG1193866](https://nearbypermits.com/minneapolis/permit/BLDG1193866/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Plumbing | Unit 123/Sink, toilets, lav, shower, washer, fridge water line | Not listed | [BLDG1193864](https://nearbypermits.com/minneapolis/permit/BLDG1193864/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Plumbing | Unit 122/Sink, toilets, lavs, shower, tub, washer, fridge water line | Not listed | [BLDG1193862](https://nearbypermits.com/minneapolis/permit/BLDG1193862/) |
| Apr 22, 2025 | Alteration or repair | 2019-2023 Audit SAC Only permit for Flats at Malcolm Yard (BLDG937181 Issued 7.8.22) | Not listed | [BLDG1072022](https://nearbypermits.com/minneapolis/permit/BLDG1072022/) |
| Feb 4, 2025 | Solar | Install a solar PV system on roof of building. Collector capacity 65.98 kw installation must meet or exceed srcc cert per mn rules 1325.1100 subp.5a as applicable. Engineer: ali kiyan #19687 additional permits: PV systems | $68,590 | [BLDG1104631](https://nearbypermits.com/minneapolis/permit/BLDG1104631/) |
| Dec 19, 2024 | Solar | Solar. Perimeter path required per section 3111.3.4.2.1 (jjl) engineer that confirmed roof is adequate to support new load: ali kiyan #19687 install a solar PV system on roof of building. Collector capacity __65.985__ kw | $65,985 | [BLDG1099779](https://nearbypermits.com/minneapolis/permit/BLDG1099779/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 8 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 | [3131 4th St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/minneapolis/address/3131-4th-st-se/) | 890 ft SE | Mechanical (HVAC) | Install high velocity AC and heat pump | Not listed | [BLDG1201283](https://nearbypermits.com/minneapolis/permit/BLDG1201283/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [421 29th Ave SE](https://nearbypermits.com/minneapolis/address/421-29th-ave-se/) | 440 ft NW | Demolition | Wreck a commercial building at Malcolm Yards. This permit is associated with PDR PLAN19886. | $102,946 | [BLDG1190381](https://nearbypermits.com/minneapolis/permit/BLDG1190381/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [504 Malcolm Ave SE](https://nearbypermits.com/minneapolis/address/504-malcolm-ave-se/) | 690 ft E | Roofing | Re-roof flat roof 2020 msbc | $604,250 | [BLDG1196248](https://nearbypermits.com/minneapolis/permit/BLDG1196248/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [501 30th Ave SE](https://nearbypermits.com/minneapolis/address/501-30th-ave-se/) | 410 ft W | Alteration or repair | New projection booth -acw certificate of occupancy required const type: VB (assumed) number of stories: occupancy: u 2020 msbc sprinklered: no architect: pellinen, daniel lee call before you dig gopher state one call | $50,000 | [BLDG1184473](https://nearbypermits.com/minneapolis/permit/BLDG1184473/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [21 Malcolm Ave SE](https://nearbypermits.com/minneapolis/address/21-malcolm-ave-se/) | 780 ft S | Plumbing | Repair broken waste pipe | Not listed | [BLDG1185877](https://nearbypermits.com/minneapolis/permit/BLDG1185877/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [3141 4th St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/minneapolis/address/3141-4th-st-se/) | 1,000 ft SE | Mechanical (HVAC) | Replace furnace | Not listed | [BLDG1184098](https://nearbypermits.com/minneapolis/permit/BLDG1184098/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [15 Malcolm Ave SE](https://nearbypermits.com/minneapolis/address/15-malcolm-ave-se/) | 570 ft S | Alteration or repair | bathroom remodel - unit 4. | $2,500 | [BLDG1182768](https://nearbypermits.com/minneapolis/permit/BLDG1182768/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [15 Malcolm Ave SE](https://nearbypermits.com/minneapolis/address/15-malcolm-ave-se/) | 570 ft S | Plumbing | Toilet, Vanity, Tub/Shower Replacement | Not listed | [BLDG1180330](https://nearbypermits.com/minneapolis/permit/BLDG1180330/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 4 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2026 | [3204 4th St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/minneapolis/address/3204-4th-st-se/) | 0.22 mi SE | Mechanical (HVAC) | Gravity furnace was removed by others. Install forced air Trane Furnace and supply ducts with 1 central return. | Not listed | [BLDG1197555](https://nearbypermits.com/minneapolis/permit/BLDG1197555/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [3329 University Ave SE](https://nearbypermits.com/minneapolis/address/3329-university-ave-se/) | 0.24 mi S | Alteration or repair | exterior wall repairs - replace sheet rock and insulation. 2nd floor east exterior wall and 1st floor east and west exterior walls. | $12,000 | [BLDG1196564](https://nearbypermits.com/minneapolis/permit/BLDG1196564/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [3212 4th St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/minneapolis/address/3212-4th-st-se/) | 0.23 mi SE | Mechanical (HVAC) | Replace single-head minisplit system with new Fujitsu AOLH09KNAS1 9,000 BTU. Install new 3-headed minisplit system, Fujitsu AOUH24KWAH3 24,000 BTU. | Not listed | [BLDG1179500](https://nearbypermits.com/minneapolis/permit/BLDG1179500/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [3212 4th St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/minneapolis/address/3212-4th-st-se/) | 0.23 mi SE | Roofing | Replacement of Roof - Main Dwelling and Garage | $30,335 | [BLDG1178708](https://nearbypermits.com/minneapolis/permit/BLDG1178708/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

We don't list zoning cases for Minneapolis yet. Look them up on the city's Zoning Board of Adjustment page: https://www.minneapolismn.gov/government/boards-and-commissions/zoning-board-of-adjustment/

## More on this street

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

- [504 Malcolm Ave SE](https://nearbypermits.com/minneapolis/address/504-malcolm-ave-se/): newest permit Aug 27, 2026
- [520 Malcolm Ave SE](https://nearbypermits.com/minneapolis/address/520-malcolm-ave-se/): newest permit Feb 7, 2025
- [630 Malcolm Ave SE](https://nearbypermits.com/minneapolis/address/630-malcolm-ave-se/): newest permit Mar 6, 2025
- [700 Malcolm Ave SE](https://nearbypermits.com/minneapolis/address/700-malcolm-ave-se/): newest permit Oct 10, 2025
- [198 Malcolm Ave SE](https://nearbypermits.com/minneapolis/address/198-malcolm-ave-se/): newest permit Dec 26, 2025
- [194 Malcolm Ave SE](https://nearbypermits.com/minneapolis/address/194-malcolm-ave-se/): newest permit Feb 17, 2025
- [187 Malcolm Ave SE](https://nearbypermits.com/minneapolis/address/187-malcolm-ave-se/): newest permit Dec 26, 2025
- [186 Malcolm Ave SE](https://nearbypermits.com/minneapolis/address/186-malcolm-ave-se/): newest permit Aug 4, 2026
- [183 Malcolm Ave SE](https://nearbypermits.com/minneapolis/address/183-malcolm-ave-se/): newest permit Sep 30, 2025
- [179 Malcolm Ave SE](https://nearbypermits.com/minneapolis/address/179-malcolm-ave-se/): newest permit Dec 26, 2025

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Map, all 14 permits at this address and 12 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/minneapolis/address/485-malcolm-ave-se/
