# Building permits at 520 Malcolm Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $1.4M alteration or repair at 485 Malcolm Ave SE, permitted Aug 21.

Eight permits on record here. The newest, Feb 7, 2025: High pressure steam piping. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 18 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 7, 2025 | Mechanical (HVAC) | High pressure steam piping. Apporx. 100 ft. Install condensate pump trap and pipe to existing discharge pipe. Bldg1105841 | $25,000 | [BLDG1105841](https://nearbypermits.com/minneapolis/permit/BLDG1105841/) |
| Oct 20, 2020 | Mechanical (HVAC) | Installation of one 6000 CFM MUA and two 3000 CFM exhaust fans. | $30,968 | [BLDG853699](https://nearbypermits.com/minneapolis/permit/BLDG853699/) |
| Aug 18, 2020 | Mechanical (HVAC) | Installing 2 new fermentation tanks and piping | $35,000 | [BLDG845326](https://nearbypermits.com/minneapolis/permit/BLDG845326/) |
| Jan 16, 2018 | Mechanical (HVAC) | Surly brewing-replace exhaust hood with smaller hood & exhaust duct | $12,900 | [BLDG690480](https://nearbypermits.com/minneapolis/permit/BLDG690480/) |
| Jan 5, 2018 | Plumbing | Surley brewing, floordrain/handsink, gas pizza oven | Not listed | [BLDG689226](https://nearbypermits.com/minneapolis/permit/BLDG689226/) |
| Dec 28, 2017 | Alteration or repair | INTERIOR REMODEL TO CONVERT TO PIZZA AND BEER BAR certificate of occupancy required: no special inspections required: no const type: IIB occupancy: A-2 2015 MSBC occupant load: 565 sprinklered: yes Tenant: | $172,632 | [BLDG683831](https://nearbypermits.com/minneapolis/permit/BLDG683831/) |
| Jan 5, 2017 | Mechanical (HVAC) | Surly brewing - glycol piping install glycol heating piping to process tanks, installing owner furnished piping | $30,000 | [BLDG627850](https://nearbypermits.com/minneapolis/permit/BLDG627850/) |
| Dec 6, 2016 | Mechanical (HVAC) |  | $1,000 | [BLDG625541](https://nearbypermits.com/minneapolis/permit/BLDG625541/) |

## 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), 12 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2026 | [485 Malcolm Ave SE](https://nearbypermits.com/minneapolis/address/485-malcolm-ave-se/) | 880 ft W | 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 27, 2026 | [504 Malcolm Ave SE](https://nearbypermits.com/minneapolis/address/504-malcolm-ave-se/) | 470 ft S | Roofing | Re-roof flat roof 2020 msbc | $604,250 | [BLDG1196248](https://nearbypermits.com/minneapolis/permit/BLDG1196248/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [485 Malcolm Ave SE](https://nearbypermits.com/minneapolis/address/485-malcolm-ave-se/) | 880 ft W | 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 | [485 Malcolm Ave SE](https://nearbypermits.com/minneapolis/address/485-malcolm-ave-se/) | 880 ft W | Plumbing | Unit 229/ floor drain, water supply to sauna | Not listed | [BLDG1193880](https://nearbypermits.com/minneapolis/permit/BLDG1193880/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [485 Malcolm Ave SE](https://nearbypermits.com/minneapolis/address/485-malcolm-ave-se/) | 880 ft W | Plumbing | Unit 228/ sink, lav, shower, toilet, washer, fridge water line | Not listed | [BLDG1193878](https://nearbypermits.com/minneapolis/permit/BLDG1193878/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [485 Malcolm Ave SE](https://nearbypermits.com/minneapolis/address/485-malcolm-ave-se/) | 880 ft W | Plumbing | Unit 187/ lav, shower | Not listed | [BLDG1193876](https://nearbypermits.com/minneapolis/permit/BLDG1193876/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [485 Malcolm Ave SE](https://nearbypermits.com/minneapolis/address/485-malcolm-ave-se/) | 880 ft W | Plumbing | Unit 127/Sink, toilets, lav, shower, washer, fridge water line | Not listed | [BLDG1193874](https://nearbypermits.com/minneapolis/permit/BLDG1193874/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [485 Malcolm Ave SE](https://nearbypermits.com/minneapolis/address/485-malcolm-ave-se/) | 880 ft W | Plumbing | Unit 126/Sink, toilets, lav, shower, washer, fridge water line | Not listed | [BLDG1193872](https://nearbypermits.com/minneapolis/permit/BLDG1193872/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [485 Malcolm Ave SE](https://nearbypermits.com/minneapolis/address/485-malcolm-ave-se/) | 880 ft W | Plumbing | Unit 125/Sink, toilets, lav, shower, washer, fridge water line | Not listed | [BLDG1193870](https://nearbypermits.com/minneapolis/permit/BLDG1193870/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [485 Malcolm Ave SE](https://nearbypermits.com/minneapolis/address/485-malcolm-ave-se/) | 880 ft W | Plumbing | Unit 124/Sink, toilets, lav, shower, washer, fridge water line | Not listed | [BLDG1193866](https://nearbypermits.com/minneapolis/permit/BLDG1193866/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [485 Malcolm Ave SE](https://nearbypermits.com/minneapolis/address/485-malcolm-ave-se/) | 880 ft W | Plumbing | Unit 123/Sink, toilets, lav, shower, washer, fridge water line | Not listed | [BLDG1193864](https://nearbypermits.com/minneapolis/permit/BLDG1193864/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [485 Malcolm Ave SE](https://nearbypermits.com/minneapolis/address/485-malcolm-ave-se/) | 880 ft W | Plumbing | Unit 122/Sink, toilets, lavs, shower, tub, washer, fridge water line | Not listed | [BLDG1193862](https://nearbypermits.com/minneapolis/permit/BLDG1193862/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 6 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 | [3131 4th St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/minneapolis/address/3131-4th-st-se/) | 0.22 mi SW | 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/) | 0.22 mi W | 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 19, 2026 | [501 30th Ave SE](https://nearbypermits.com/minneapolis/address/501-30th-ave-se/) | 0.24 mi 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 11, 2026 | [3141 4th St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/minneapolis/address/3141-4th-st-se/) | 0.23 mi S | 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/) | 0.22 mi SW | 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/) | 0.22 mi SW | Plumbing | Toilet, Vanity, Tub/Shower Replacement | Not listed | [BLDG1180330](https://nearbypermits.com/minneapolis/permit/BLDG1180330/) |

## 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
- [485 Malcolm Ave SE](https://nearbypermits.com/minneapolis/address/485-malcolm-ave-se/): newest permit Sep 11, 2026
- [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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Source: Minneapolis Construction Code Services permit data (https://services.arcgis.com/afSMGVsC7QlRK1kZ/arcgis/rest/services/CCS_Permits/FeatureServer/0). Checked 2026-10-10 07:09 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

Map, all 8 permits at this address and 18 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/minneapolis/address/520-malcolm-ave-se/
