# Building permits at 1609 Benjamin St, Nashville, TN One permit on record here. The newest, Apr 27: To demolish existing residence and detached storage building. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 14 more permits since May 1. Three are for new buildings, the nearest 480 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Apr 27, 2026 | Demolition | to demolish existing residence and detached storage building. R6 base Zoning. not to be burned on lot. MHZC must review application. see attached email from NDOT dated June 13, 2024 indicating that NDOT does not wish to review demolition applications. for every 50' site frontage, a 24 x 36 d/f sign | $25,000 | [2026034304](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/permit/2026034304/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 14 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 9 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 1, 2026 | [1430 B Greenwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/1430-b-greenwood-ave/) | 970 ft N | Alteration or repair | Renovation of the sitting room area. Add plugs, OFCI and relocate switches, new fireplace box and surround; construction of built-ins; and replacement of exterior door. No change to existing building footprint. Home is to remain single family. The holder of this permit hereby certifies that all cons | $6,000 | [2026080756](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/permit/2026080756/) | | Sep 4, 2026 | [819 Setliff Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/819-setliff-pl/) | 470 ft SE | Addition | Construct a two story residential addition to the rear of existing single-family dwelling with attached open deck. New addition will contain 2082 SF of new living space and 562 SF uncovered deck. Work to include site prep, excavation, foundation, framing, roofing, exterior, windows and doors, insula | $370,648 | [2026065666](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/permit/2026065666/) | | Sep 2, 2026 | [819 B Setliff Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/819-b-setliff-pl/) | 480 ft SE | New building | Construction of a new DADU at the rear of existing property. Work to include site prep, excavation, foundation, structural, framing, roofing, exterior cladding, windows & doors, gutters, insulation, drywall, interior finishes, cabinets, electrica, plumbing, HVAC. Garage non conditioned sq footage is | $144,125 | [2026066114](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/permit/2026066114/) | | Aug 19, 2026 | [819 Setliff Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/819-setliff-pl/) | 470 ft SE | Demolition | We will be removing an existing addition to the existing three bedroom one bath single family residence. the addition to be removed is 182sq ft. Work to include capping affected utilities as needed, demolition of structure and foundation as needed and removal and disposal of debris. Site to be prote | $7,400 | [2026065669](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/permit/2026065669/) | | Aug 19, 2026 | [213 B Manchester Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/213-b-manchester-ave/) | 890 ft E | New building | Build a 28' x 28' (616 SF) DADU (detached accessory dwelling unit) to the rear of existing single family home. Dadu will also have a 6' X 28' covered porch (168 SF). Setbacks determined by MHZC permit#2025027102. Not to be constructed over any easements. The holder of this permit hereby certifies th | $115,897 | [2026005498](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/permit/2026005498/) | | Jul 6, 2026 | [911 N 16th St](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/911-n-16th-st/) | 410 ft W | Alteration or repair | To Rehab rotting front porch. Remove and replace with same footprint. No change to footprint of home. The holder of this permit hereby certifies that all construction and demolition waste will be disposed in an approved landfill. The holder of this permit also certifies that no construction or demol | $14,250 | [2026043440](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/permit/2026043440/) | | May 18, 2026 | [1427 B Roberts Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/1427-b-roberts-ave/) | 870 ft N | New building | to construct unit B of proposed HPR with 1132 sf living area with three bedrooms and 2.5 baths. rear unit. R6 Base Zoning. units detached. minimum required distance between structures is 6' minimum with no bump outs. MHZC must review application. must comply with tree regulations one new two inch tr | $191,410 | [2026031587](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/permit/2026031587/) | | May 14, 2026 | [1425 Sumner Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/1425-sumner-ave/) | 960 ft W | Addition | To replace, repair or construct 30'x11.9' covered screened deck addition off the rear of existing single-family residence. Setbacks, and height will be set by the historical commission with Permit HCP 2026036726. No second kitchen, to remain single family residence. Not to build over or obstruct eas | $48,191 | [2026022505](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/permit/2026022505/) | | May 8, 2026 | [902 N 16th St](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/902-n-16th-st/) | 710 ft SW | Addition | To construct a 19' X 20' (380 SF) carport open on 3 sides to the rear of existing single family home with an operational garage door facing the alley. We will also be adding to the existing parking slab. MHZC permit #2026028946 to determine setbacks. Not to be constructed over any easements. Not to | $25,156 | [2026032938](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/permit/2026032938/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 5 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 9, 2026 | [719 Setliff Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/719-setliff-pl/) | 0.20 mi SE | Addition | Remove existing addition and deck from rear of residence. Add new family room and deck. Interior renovations including new bathrooms and kitchen remodeling. Add new HVAC unit for addition. Replace existing patio adjacent to existing pool. Side setback are 10ft on the Franklin Ave side, 5ft on the op | $450,000 | [2026067331](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/permit/2026067331/) | | Jun 23, 2026 | [1502 B Franklin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/1502-b-franklin-ave/) | 0.25 mi SW | Pool or spa | To install a 14x28 in ground accessory swimming pool to the rear of the residence to comply with IRC codes and state of TN pool alarm laws. See attached on contract showing pool purchase. 5' min side s/b; 20' min rear s/b. for every 50' site frontage, a 24" x 36" d/f must be placed in English and Sp | $60,775 | [2026049455](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/permit/2026049455/) | | Jun 22, 2026 | [712 Setliff Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/712-setliff-pl/) | 0.21 mi S | Alteration or repair | 60 SF Bathroom Renovation requiring approval for child permits for plumbing, electrical and mechanical for existing four bed two bath residence. R6 Zoning. remains single family residence. only one kitchen allowed in residence. no increase to building footprint allowed this permit. no increase to he | $25,000 | [2026037638](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/permit/2026037638/) | | Jun 2, 2026 | [1420 Sumner Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/1420-sumner-ave/) | 0.22 mi W | Addition | To construct a 7' X 11' (77 SF) covered patio to the rear of existing single family home. Will also be renovating existing single family home and repairing pergola to the rear. Setbacks determined by MHZC. Not to be constructed over any easements. Home is to remain single family. The holder of this | $22,000 | [2026039174](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/permit/2026039174/) | | May 21, 2026 | [1709 Greenwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/1709-greenwood-ave/) | 0.23 mi N | Alteration or repair | To repair significant fire damage. Mitigate and demo to framing, rebuild back to original design- no change to footprint. Will have to replace the roof system. Exterior renovations subject to Historic Zoning Commission review and approval. The holder of this permit hereby certifies that all construc | $380,000 | [2026037972](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/permit/2026037972/) | ## Zoning requests nearby We don't list zoning cases for Nashville yet. Look them up on the city's Metropolitan Board of Zoning Appeals page: https://www.nashville.gov/departments/codes/construction-and-permits/land-use-and-zoning-information/board-zoning-appeals ## More on this street Other addresses on Benjamin St with permits, nearest house number first: - [1605 Benjamin St](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/1605-benjamin-st/): newest permit Dec 3, 2024 - [2019 Benjamin St](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/2019-benjamin-st/): newest permit Jul 24, 2025 --- Source: Metro Nashville Codes Administration permit data (https://services2.arcgis.com/HdTo6HJqh92wn4D8/arcgis/rest/services/Building_Permits_Issued_2/FeatureServer/0). Checked 2026-10-17 01:20 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/ Map, the one permit at this address and 14 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/1609-benjamin-st/