# Building permits at 1313 E Columbia St, Seattle, WA 1103 16th Ave: demolition permitted May 28, a new building Jun 1. 19 permits on record here. The newest, Dec 18, 2025: [Land use statement of change of use from storage to workshops]. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 11 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 0.23 mi away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Dec 18, 2025 | Alteration or repair | [Land use statement of change of use from storage to workshops]. Construct alterations on first floor of existing warehouse building (1313 East Columbia Building) on Seattle University campus occupy per plan. Mechanical Included. | $1,500,000 | [7101707-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7101707-CN/) | | Jan 3, 2023 | Alteration or repair | Construct interior alterations to exisitng office space within Seattle University's Columbia Building per plan. Mechanical work included with this permit. | $650,000 | [6920876-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6920876-CN/) | | Aug 7, 2018 | Alteration or repair | Alterations to basement existing institution (Seattle University) area from storage to office and occupy per plans | $1,500,000 | [6626935-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6626935-CN/) | | Jul 14, 2017 | Alteration or repair | Construct tenant improvements to existing commercial office building at the first floor level subject to field inspection (STFI). | $9,000 | [6608018-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6608018-CN/) | | Sep 30, 2015 | Alteration or repair | Construct alterations to portion of basement level of existing commercial building to change use from storage to office on Seattle University Campus and occupy per plan | $400,000 | [6471683-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6471683-CN/) | | May 2, 2014 | Alteration or repair | Tenant improvements to existing space at Seattle University per floor plan subject to field inspection (STFI). | $200,000 | [6410778-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6410778-CN/) | | Sep 23, 2013 | New building | Construct new greenhouse building on campus of Seattle University and occupy per plans. | $50,000 | [6367851-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6367851-CN/) | | Jun 21, 2012 | Alteration or repair | Tenant improvements to offices at first floor of existing commercial building (Seattle University Facilities) per floor plan subject to field inspection. | $170,000 | [6324868-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6324868-CN/) | | Feb 16, 2011 | Alteration or repair | Install concrete pad for existing recycling compactor & existing trash compactor to be moved to new location on Seattle University Campus including installation of compactor access stair per plan. | $30,000 | [6268803-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6268803-CN/) | | Nov 19, 2010 | Alteration or repair | Tenant improvements to second floor per floor plans subject to field inspection. | $50,000 | [6266840-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6266840-CN/) | | Oct 28, 2010 | Alteration or repair | Alterations to north wall of existing commercial building to install windows on ground level in existing openings and replace unused ramp with landscaping per plan | $50,000 | [6264207-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6264207-CN/) | | Oct 14, 2010 | Alteration or repair | Enclose portion of existing loading dock accessory to warehouse for Seattle University per plans | $50,000 | [6260676-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6260676-CN/) | | Sep 2, 2010 | Alteration or repair | Office/classroom tenant improvements 1st floor of existing major institution (Seattle University) bldg per plan / STFI | $25,000 | [6259851-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6259851-CN/) | | Sep 10, 2009 | New building | Establish use of existing approved gold seal structure as office trailer on Seattle University Campus adjacent to west side of existing warehouse and occupy per plan. | $7,000 | [6224375-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6224375-CN/) | | Aug 14, 2009 | Addition | Install storage palette racks and construct storage mezzanine addition inside existing warehouse bldg for Seattle University per plan. | $72,200 | [6220322-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6220322-CN/) | | Jun 10, 2009 | Alteration or repair | Construct interior alterations and add one exterior stairway on south side of existing land mark building. Establish use as office and storage space and occupy per plan. | $300,000 | [6210460-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6210460-CN/) | | Nov 13, 2008 | Alteration or repair | Substantial alterations to change use from storage to office on the 1st & 2nd floor of north portion and seismic retrofit only for south portion of existing building per plan. Mechanical included in this application. | $5,600,000 | [6184139-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6184139-CN/) | | Sep 8, 2008 | Alteration or repair | Removal of non-structural interior walls in existing office space Roof curbs and skylights per floor plan subject to field inspection | $100,000 | [6191500-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6191500-CN/) | | May 16, 2008 | Alteration or repair | Remove and reconstruct loading ramp accessory to existing warehouse bldg per plan. | $25,000 | [6175442-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6175442-CN/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 11 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 5 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 29, 2026 | [832 14th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/832-14th-ave/) | 520 ft N | Alteration or repair | Construct fire damage repair to two-family dwelling subject to field inspection (STFI) | $75,000 | [7164750-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7164750-CN/) | | Aug 24, 2026 | [1314 E Marion St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1314-e-marion-st/) | 610 ft N | Addition | Construct substantial alterations and additions to one family dwelling per plan. | $150,000 | [7135494-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7135494-CN/) | | Jul 27, 2026 | [550 13th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/550-13th-ave/) | 730 ft S | Other | Erect temporary tent at Seattle University Soccer Field for periodic use for up to 6 months from [first event August 8th] per plans. All tent components are provided and assembled by professional crew. Owner responsible for structural integrity of tent. | $2,500 | [7149033-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7149033-CN/) | | Jul 6, 2026 | [822 15th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/822-15th-ave/) | 640 ft NE | Addition | Construct alterations and additions to west townhouse unit in existing townhouse building per plan. | $175,000 | [7130476-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7130476-CN/) | | May 15, 2026 | [810 12th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/810-12th-ave/) | 500 ft W | Alteration or repair | Construct non-structural alterations to convert offices to residential units and storage room at ground floor level of mixed-use apartment building [RIANNA APARTMENTS] occupy per plan. | $750,000 | [7059927-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7059927-CN/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 6 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 10, 2026 | [1501 E Spring St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1501-e-spring-st/) | 0.19 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Construct fire damage repair to basement of Unit 5 of existing multifamily building. Repairs will be to repair and replace in kind subject to field inspection. | $12,000 | [7162048-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7162048-CN/) | | Jul 16, 2026 | [1020 E Jefferson St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1020-e-jefferson-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Construct tenant improvements to existing office space per STFI | $111,000 | [7151540-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7151540-CN/) | | Jul 2, 2026 | [1111 13th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1111-13th-ave/) | 0.23 mi N | Alteration or repair | TPO recover of existing roof no tear off | $180,000 | [7151158-RR](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7151158-RR/) | | Jun 25, 2026 | [450 12th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/450-12th-ave/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Change use from beauty salon to eating and drinking per land use code. Construct tenant improvements in mixed-use building on SW corner of ground floor (Minna Mediterranean) occupy per plan. | $152,400 | [7130279-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7130279-CN/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [1103 16th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1103-16th-ave/) | 0.23 mi NE | New building | Remove existing and construct new accessory building and sitework for existing institution (Spring Manor Community House) per plan. | $320,575 | [7107268-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7107268-CN/) | | May 28, 2026 | [1103 16th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1103-16th-ave/) | 0.23 mi NE | Demolition | Demolish existing accessory structure subject to field inspection (STFI). | $175,000 | [7107269-DM](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7107269-DM/) | ## Zoning requests nearby There are no zoning requests on file within ¼ mi. Seattle's feed was last read Oct 8. ## More on this street Other addresses on E Columbia St with permits, nearest house number first: - [1411 E Columbia St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1411-e-columbia-st/): newest permit Apr 28, 2026 - [1714 E Columbia St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1714-e-columbia-st/): newest permit May 13, 2025 - [2306 E Columbia St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/2306-e-columbia-st/): newest permit Dec 11, 2025 - [2801 E Columbia St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/2801-e-columbia-st/): newest permit May 18, 2026 - [2808 E Columbia St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/2808-e-columbia-st/): newest permit Sep 17, 2026 - [3105 E Columbia St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/3105-e-columbia-st/): newest permit Nov 4, 2024 --- Source: Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections permit data (https://cos-data.seattle.gov/d/76t5-zqzr), City of Seattle. Checked 2026-10-08 19:56 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/ Zoning requests come from the Seattle land use permits (https://cos-data.seattle.gov/d/ht3q-kdvx), City of Seattle. We read it Oct 8, 17:47 UTC. Map, all 19 permits at this address and 11 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1313-e-columbia-st/