# Building permits at 1201 1st Ave, Seattle, WA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $3.6M alteration or repair at 1301 5th Ave, permitted May 5.

13 permits on record here. The newest, Feb 13, 2025: Change of use from retail sales to restaurant per the land use code. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 39 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Change of use from retail sales to restaurant per the land use code. Construct alterations for same in street level tenant spaces of a mixed-use building occupy per plans | $300,000 | [7051396-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7051396-CN/) |
| Oct 24, 2022 | Alteration or repair | Construct alterations to existing commercial building at the roof top for minor telecommunications antenna facility (T-Mobile) per plan. | $10,000 | [6905965-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6905965-CN/) |
| Jun 29, 2021 | Other | Replace existing antennas and add remote radio heads to existing rooftop for minor communication utility (T Mobile) per plan | $25,000 | [6811732-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6811732-CN/) |
| Mar 27, 2019 | Alteration or repair | Construct alterations to an existing minor communications antenna facility per plans | $20,000 | [6692049-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6692049-CN/) |
| Apr 13, 2018 | Alteration or repair | Construct alterations to convert 2 dwelling units to a common amenity space on 25th floor of an existing multi-family building occupy per plans. | $284,600 | [6612508-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6612508-CN/) |
| May 18, 2016 | Alteration or repair | Construct alterations to an existing minor communications antenna facility (T Mobile) per plan. | $25,000 | [6500945-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6500945-CN/) |
| Sep 30, 2015 | Alteration or repair | Construct alterations to enclose existing balcony for existing restaurant and occupy per plan. | $40,000 | [6485861-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6485861-CN/) |
| Jun 24, 2015 | Alteration or repair | Alterations to tenant space Noi Thai Cuisine Restaurant Subject To Field Inspections STFI | $150,000 | [6480931-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6480931-CN/) |
| May 31, 2012 | Alteration or repair | Closed as incomplete - expired permit. Alterations to apartment lobby and leasing office for Harbor Steps per plan. | $350,000 | [6305868-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6305868-CN/) |
| Jul 1, 2009 | Alteration or repair | Non-structural interior alterations to existing retail space at southeast portion of southeast bldg on the first floor (Ocean nails & spa) and occupy per plan. | $3,000 | [6218631-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6218631-CN/) |
| Oct 3, 2007 | Alteration or repair | Minor cutting and patching of existing fire rated wall assembly (SW Tower/Harbor Steps) to accommodate electrical work (under separate permit) per STFI. | $22,000 | [6155571-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6155571-CN/) |
| Jan 31, 2007 | Alteration or repair | T.I. for install approved fire-proofing at new electical penetrations in existing rated stair enclosure walls at flrs 4/5/10/11/15/16/20 at south tower of existing mixed use structure subject to field inspection approved by R Berg. | $2,500 | [6127337-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6127337-CN/) |
| Feb 1, 2006 | Alteration or repair | Tenant improvements including 30"raised platform modifications to street (1st Ave) level retail tenant of existing mixed use (Harbor Steps) bldg per plan. | $10,000 | [6084801-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6084801-CN/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 2 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2026 | [1225 1st Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1225-1st-ave/) | under 10 ft | Alteration or repair | Construct interior alterations to restaurant space subject to field inspection STFI. | $488,950 | [7158335-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7158335-CN/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [1221 1st Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1221-1st-ave/) | under 10 ft | Roofing | Re-roof of multiple roof faucets. Remove existing and install vapor retarder over concrete deck average R-30 adhered roof insulation with 0.25/12 taper self-adhering base sheet torch down cap sheet. | $650,000 | [7156537-RR](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7156537-RR/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 23 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | [1201 2nd Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1201-2nd-ave/) | 320 ft E | Alteration or repair | Construct interior non-structural alterations to tenant space at 27th Floor of existing commercial building (Qaltrics Tower at 2+U) subject to field inspection (STFI) | $120,000 | [7165263-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7165263-CN/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [1103 1st Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1103-1st-ave/) | 380 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Construct tenant improvements for restaurant on ground floor of mixed-use building per plan | $50,000 | [7135199-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7135199-CN/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [1201 2nd Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1201-2nd-ave/) | 320 ft E | Alteration or repair | Construct tenant improvement to level 14 of commercial office space subject to field inspection STFI. | $70,000 | [7162802-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7162802-CN/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [1201 3rd Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1201-3rd-ave/) | 610 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Construct blanket permit tenant improvements to Ogletree Deakins on the 51st floor of existing commercial building per plan. | $1,012,678 | [7158473-BK](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7158473-BK/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [1011 Western Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1011-western-ave/) | 680 ft S | Alteration or repair | Construct blanket permit tenant improvements to future tenant on the seventh floor of existing commercial building per plan. | $350,000 | [7157546-BK](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7157546-BK/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [1015 2nd Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1015-2nd-ave/) | 670 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Construct blanket permit tenant improvements to future tenant on the eighth and ninth floors of existing commercial building per plan. | $180,000 | [7155637-BK](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7155637-BK/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [1427 1st Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1427-1st-ave/) | 920 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Tenant improvement for coffee shop (Tamra) ground floor of existing mixed use building occupy per plan. | $40,000 | [7151087-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7151087-CN/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [1301 4th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1301-4th-ave/) | 990 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Construct blanket permit tenant improvements to Klinedinst Law on the 13th floor of existing commercial building per plan. | $39,490 | [7154263-BK](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7154263-BK/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [1101 Alaskan Way](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1101-alaskan-way/) | 710 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Construct alterations and tenant improvements for retail space (Argosy Cruises) on the first floor of commercial building per plan. | $75,000 | [7094644-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7094644-CN/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [1201 2nd Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1201-2nd-ave/) | 320 ft E | Alteration or repair | Construct blanket permit tenant improvements to Laird Norton on the 14th floor of existing commercial building per plan. | $410,815 | [7153138-BK](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7153138-BK/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [1201 3rd Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1201-3rd-ave/) | 610 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Construct interior alterations for partial floor office tenant space (Egon Zehnder) at Floor 49 of existing commercial building per plan. | $585,000 | [7139485-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7139485-CN/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [1201 2nd Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1201-2nd-ave/) | 320 ft E | Alteration or repair | Construct tenant improvements in commercial building on Level 30 (Anduril) occupy per plan. | $100,000 | [7144588-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7144588-CN/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [1000 2nd Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1000-2nd-ave/) | 800 ft E | Alteration or repair | Construct tenant improvement to existing office space subject to field inspection STFI. | $206,356 | [7155259-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7155259-CN/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [1201 3rd Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1201-3rd-ave/) | 610 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Construct blanket permit tenant improvements to O'Hagan Meyer on the eighth floor of existing commercial building per plan. | $180,000 | [7148047-BK](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7148047-BK/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [1215 4th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1215-4th-ave/) | 960 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Construct alterations to ground level lobby of existing office building per plan. | $754,000 | [7112847-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7112847-CN/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [1201 Western Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1201-western-ave/) | 330 ft SW | Alteration or repair | [Change of use to indoor sports and recreation per land use code.] Tenant improvement at ground floor (Ste. 120) for indoor mini-golf course occupy per plan. | $200,000 | [7122394-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7122394-CN/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [1301 2nd Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1301-2nd-ave/) | 400 ft N | Alteration or repair | Tenant improvements at level 1 (coat check) of existing art museum (Seattle Art Museum) subject to field inspection. | $166,597 | [7148391-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7148391-CN/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [1300 1st Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1300-1st-ave/) | 400 ft N | Alteration or repair | Construct alterations to south lobby of existing commercial building (Seattle Art Museum) per plan | $74,331 | [7112517-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7112517-CN/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [1109 2nd Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1109-2nd-ave/) | 370 ft E | Alteration or repair | Blanket permit tenant improvements for SONOS in Suite 1500 of existing commercial building per plan. | $203,000 | [7142419-BK](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7142419-BK/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [1300 1st Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1300-1st-ave/) | 400 ft N | Alteration or repair | Construct tenant improvements to existing commercial building (Seattle Art Museum) at Level 2 occupy per plan. Mechanical Included. | $500,000 | [7136952-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7136952-CN/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [1301 4th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1301-4th-ave/) | 990 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Construct blanket permit tenant improvements to Capstone Accounting & Tax on the 14th floor of existing commercial building per plan. | $50,000 | [7134466-BK](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7134466-BK/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [1300 1st Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1300-1st-ave/) | 400 ft N | Alteration or repair | Construct tenant improvements to portions of SAM subject to field inspection (STFI | $524,406 | [7143840-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7143840-CN/) |
| May 16, 2026 | [68 Madison St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/68-madison-st/) | 680 ft S | Alteration or repair | Change use from general retail sales and service to restaurant per land use code. Construct tenant improvements for restaurant (Westman's Bagel and Coffee) at south end ground level of existing mixed-use building occupy per plan. | $59,802 | [7132196-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7132196-CN/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 14 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | [1000 4th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1000-4th-ave/) | 0.24 mi E | Alteration or repair | Construct alterations to SPL Central Library at L1 and L2 per plan. | $250,000 | [7028993-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7028993-CN/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [1507 Western Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1507-western-ave/) | 0.22 mi NW | Roofing | Re-roof of building down to existing vapor barrier and re-install new roofing of like kind. | $250,000 | [7162146-RR](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7162146-RR/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [1426 Alaskan Way](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1426-alaskan-way/) | 0.19 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Change of use from warehouse to a mixed use commercial building. Construct substantial alterations for same occupy per plans | $1,480,000 | [6980462-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6980462-CN/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [925 4th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/925-4th-ave/) | 0.24 mi E | Alteration or repair | Construct interior alterations to existing offices spaces subject to field inspection STFI. | $45,000 | [7158336-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7158336-CN/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [1501 Pike Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1501-pike-pl/) | 0.22 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Alteration to utility sink at [PIKE PLACE MARKET] Subject To Field Inspection. | $15,000 | [7155225-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7155225-CN/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [925 4th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/925-4th-ave/) | 0.24 mi E | Alteration or repair | Construct blanket permit tenant improvements to Eastdil Secured LLC on the 23rd floor of existing commercial building per plan. | $350,000 | [7150067-BK](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7150067-BK/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [925 4th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/925-4th-ave/) | 0.24 mi E | Alteration or repair | Construct exterior alterations to existing commercial building per plan. | $43,605 | [7118357-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7118357-CN/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [1501 Pike Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1501-pike-pl/) | 0.22 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Construct alterations to portion of Pike Place Market to combine (3) tenant spaces into a single space per plans Separate permit(s) required to occupy this new tenant space | $20,000 | [7141832-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7141832-CN/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [1301 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1301-5th-ave/) | 0.24 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Blanket permit tenant improvements for MILLIMAN on floors 36-39 of existing commercial building per plan. | $150,000 | [7142360-BK](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7142360-BK/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [818 Post Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/818-post-ave/) | 0.23 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Construct alterations for small cafe space in existing wholesale coffee retail store [The Good Coffee Company] occupy per plan | $10,000 | [7138777-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7138777-CN/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [401 Union St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/401-union-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Construct blanket permit tenant improvements to PACIFICA LAW GROUP on Floor 16 of existing commercial building per plan. | $300,000 | [7141836-BK](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7141836-BK/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [1301 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1301-5th-ave/) | 0.24 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Construct blanket permit tenant improvements to Perkins & Will on floors 12 & 23 of existing commercial building per plan. | $540,000 | [7136812-BK](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7136812-BK/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [1301 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1301-5th-ave/) | 0.24 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Construct tenant improvements to the north central portion at Levels 37 & 39 of exiting office building (Rainier Tower) and occupy per plan | $200,640 | [7108557-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7108557-CN/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [1301 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1301-5th-ave/) | 0.24 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Construct blanket permit tenant improvements to Milliman on floors 36-39 of existing commercial building per plan. | $3,600,000 | [7126559-BK](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7126559-BK/) |

## More on this street

Other addresses on 1st Ave with permits, nearest house number first:

- [1221 1st Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1221-1st-ave/): newest permit Aug 4, 2026
- [1225 1st Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1225-1st-ave/): newest permit Aug 18, 2026
- [1119 1st Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1119-1st-ave/): newest permit Mar 10, 2026
- [1117 1st Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1117-1st-ave/): newest permit Feb 20, 2025
- [1103 1st Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1103-1st-ave/): newest permit Sep 23, 2026
- [1300 1st Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1300-1st-ave/): newest permit Jul 7, 2026
- [1301 1st Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1301-1st-ave/): newest permit Aug 7, 2025
- [1007 1st Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1007-1st-ave/): newest permit Jun 11, 2025
- [1403 1st Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1403-1st-ave/): newest permit Dec 20, 2024
- [1427 1st Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1427-1st-ave/): newest permit Aug 17, 2026

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Source: Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections permit data (https://cos-data.seattle.gov/d/76t5-zqzr), City of Seattle. Checked 2026-10-08 05:46 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

Map, all 13 permits at this address and 39 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1201-1st-ave/