# Building permits at 1301 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.

Six permits on record here. The newest, Aug 7, 2025: Construct alterations in existing mixed-use building (Harbor Steps NE Tower) to subdivide a tenant space at. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 39 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Construct alterations in existing mixed-use building (Harbor Steps NE Tower) to subdivide a tenant space at suite 100 per plan. | $360,713 | [7084400-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7084400-CN/) |
| Mar 31, 2023 | Alteration or repair | Construct alterations to Mixed Use building (Harbor Steps N. Tower) at 2nd floor for conference rooms per plan. | $150,000 | [6918172-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6918172-CN/) |
| May 9, 2017 | Alteration or repair | Construct structural exterior repairs to NE tower of mixed use building (Harbor steps) per plans. | $400,000 | [6566648-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6566648-CN/) |
| May 31, 2011 | Alteration or repair | Tenant improvements to existing 2nd floor office tenant space subject to field inspection | $134,000 | [6284778-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6284778-CN/) |
| May 3, 2010 | Alteration or repair | Construct tenant improvement to establish assembly space in SW corner of level A of exsiting Harbor Steps building per plan. | $1,000 | [6242812-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6242812-CN/) |
| Jul 25, 2006 | Alteration or repair | Non-structural tenant alterations to existing offices on floors A & M in Harbor Steps northeast tower to expand existing tenant space per plans. | $526,000 | [6103906-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6103906-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/) | 240 ft SE | 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/) | 240 ft SE | 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), 26 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | [1201 2nd Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1201-2nd-ave/) | 440 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/) | 620 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/) | 440 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 10, 2026 | [1507 Western Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1507-western-ave/) | 920 ft 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/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [1201 3rd Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1201-3rd-ave/) | 660 ft E | 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/) | 890 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/) | 880 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 19, 2026 | [1426 Alaskan Way](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1426-alaskan-way/) | 800 ft 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 | [1427 1st Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1427-1st-ave/) | 680 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/) | 970 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/) | 820 ft S | 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 5, 2026 | [1501 Pike Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1501-pike-pl/) | 920 ft 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/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [1201 2nd Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1201-2nd-ave/) | 440 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/) | 660 ft E | 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/) | 440 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/) | 1,000 ft SE | 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/) | 660 ft E | 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 16, 2026 | [1201 Western Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1201-western-ave/) | 430 ft S | 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 13, 2026 | [1501 Pike Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1501-pike-pl/) | 920 ft 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/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [1301 2nd Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1301-2nd-ave/) | 300 ft NE | 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/) | 300 ft NE | 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/) | 560 ft SE | 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/) | 300 ft NE | 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/) | 970 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/) | 300 ft NE | 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/) | 890 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), 11 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026 | [1501 4th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1501-4th-ave/) | 0.24 mi N | Alteration or repair | Construct tenant improvements in commercial building [Century Square] concourse for Donburi House subject to field inspection (STFI) | $25,000 | [7158398-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7158398-CN/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [1215 4th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1215-4th-ave/) | 0.19 mi E | 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 2, 2026 | [1501 4th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1501-4th-ave/) | 0.24 mi N | Alteration or repair | Construct non structural tenant improvement to existing office space subject to field inspection STFI. | $37,000 | [7151167-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7151167-CN/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [1501 4th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1501-4th-ave/) | 0.24 mi N | Alteration or repair | Construct non structural tenant improvement to office space subject to field inspection STFI. | $41,000 | [7151164-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7151164-CN/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [1501 4th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1501-4th-ave/) | 0.24 mi N | Alteration or repair | Construct tenant improvements at 20th floor tenant space in commercial office building [CENTURY SQUARE] subject to field inspection [STFI]. | $39,000 | [7151057-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7151057-CN/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [1301 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1301-5th-ave/) | 0.23 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 2, 2026 | [401 Union St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/401-union-st/) | 0.22 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/) | 0.23 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 26, 2026 | [1501 4th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1501-4th-ave/) | 0.24 mi N | Alteration or repair | Construct interior tenant improvement to existing commercial space subject to field inspection STFI. | $40,000 | [7144346-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7144346-CN/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [1301 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1301-5th-ave/) | 0.23 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/) | 0.23 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/) |

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Source: Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections permit data (https://cos-data.seattle.gov/d/76t5-zqzr). Checked 2026-10-05 14:47 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

Map, all 6 permits at this address and 39 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1301-1st-ave/