# Building permits at 1516 2nd 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. Four permits on record here. The newest, Jul 18, 2025: Demolish existing commercial building. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 51 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 18, 2025 | Demolition | Demolish existing commercial building per plans. | Not listed | [6746768-DM](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6746768-DM/) | | Nov 15, 2017 | Alteration or repair | Construct interior alterations to existing commercial building lobby per plan. | $115,930 | [6591853-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6591853-CN/) | | Sep 9, 2017 | Alteration or repair | Alterations in existing commercial building to add a restroom on 1st floor per plan. | $50,000 | [6592146-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6592146-CN/) | | Jan 22, 2014 | Alteration or repair | Change use from school to restaurant and establish use as eating and drinking establishment. Construct alterations to first floor and mezzanine and occupy per plan. | $275,000 | [6389865-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6389865-CN/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 51 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 24 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 18, 2026 | [1916 Pike Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1916-pike-pl/) | 850 ft W | Alteration or repair | Construct alterations to existing retail space for new tenant (Bounty of the Salish Sea) and occupy per plan. | $74,999 | [7157907-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7157907-CN/) | | Sep 10, 2026 | [1507 Western Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1507-western-ave/) | 840 ft SW | 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 2, 2026 | [1601 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1601-5th-ave/) | 860 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Construct blanket permit tenant improvements to Hazen and Sawyer on the 20th floor of existing commercial building per plan. | $100,000 | [7157792-BK](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7157792-BK/) | | Aug 19, 2026 | [1426 Alaskan Way](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1426-alaskan-way/) | 990 ft SW | 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 | [1501 4th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1501-4th-ave/) | 400 ft E | 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/) | | Aug 17, 2026 | [1427 1st Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1427-1st-ave/) | 600 ft SW | 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 7, 2026 | [500 Pike St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/500-pike-st/) | 960 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Allow gallery use in portion of existing landmark building per the land use code. Construct alterations to portions of commercial building for an art gallery occupy per plans | $209,811 | [7146314-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7146314-CN/) | | Aug 5, 2026 | [1501 Pike Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1501-pike-pl/) | 670 ft SW | 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 | [1601 2nd Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1601-2nd-ave/) | 360 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Construct blanket permit tenant improvements for Ankrom Moisan on the seventh floor of existing commercial building per plan. | $500,000 | [7145081-BK](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7145081-BK/) | | Jul 24, 2026 | [1913 2nd Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1913-2nd-ave/) | 610 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Construct alterations to install security gate/fence at entrance to existing restaurant (We rise Wine) at ground level of Viktoria Apartments per plan. | $5,500 | [7137118-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7137118-CN/) | | Jul 13, 2026 | [1501 Pike Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1501-pike-pl/) | 670 ft SW | 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/) | 980 ft S | 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/) | 980 ft S | 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/) | | Jul 2, 2026 | [1501 4th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1501-4th-ave/) | 400 ft E | 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/) | 400 ft E | 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/) | 400 ft E | 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 23, 2026 | [1300 1st Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1300-1st-ave/) | 980 ft S | 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 | [401 Union St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/401-union-st/) | 940 ft E | 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/) | | May 28, 2026 | [415 Pine St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/415-pine-st/) | 780 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Construct alterations to commercial space subject to field inspection STFI. | $102,000 | [7139646-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7139646-CN/) | | May 28, 2026 | [425 Pike St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/425-pike-st/) | 840 ft E | Alteration or repair | Construct alterations to existing commercial building at level 1 per plan. | $120,000 | [7131671-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7131671-CN/) | | May 26, 2026 | [300 Pine St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/300-pine-st/) | 510 ft N | Alteration or repair | Construct interior non-structural alterations for 4th floor tenant space [E-BIKE SMART FACTORY] in commercial building [BON MARCHE] subject to field inspection [STFI]. | $600,000 | [7144530-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7144530-CN/) | | May 26, 2026 | [1501 4th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1501-4th-ave/) | 400 ft E | 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 20, 2026 | [1300 1st Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1300-1st-ave/) | 980 ft S | 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 19, 2026 | [1530 3rd Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1530-3rd-ave/) | 340 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Construct tenant improvement to existing commercial space (McDonald's) subject to field inspection(STFI). | $100,000 | [7142867-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7142867-CN/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 27 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 2, 2026 | [1201 2nd Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1201-2nd-ave/) | 0.24 mi SE | 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/) | | Oct 2, 2026 | [520 Pike St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/520-pike-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Construct tenant improvements for office tenant [BMO] at level 13 of commercial office building [520 PIKE BUILDING] subject to field inspection [STFI]. | $484,176 | [7156309-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7156309-CN/) | | Oct 1, 2026 | [1920 4th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1920-4th-ave/) | 0.21 mi N | Alteration or repair | Construct alterations for 30th floor dwelling [UNIT 3003/PH103] of multi-family high-rise building [ESCALA CONDOMINIUM] per plan. | $10,000 | [7158271-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7158271-CN/) | | Oct 1, 2026 | [2000 1st Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/2000-1st-ave/) | 0.20 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Tenant improvements for salon at suite 101 of south corner of ground floor in existing mixed-use building occupy per plan. | $33,000 | [7132903-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7132903-CN/) | | Sep 16, 2026 | [1201 2nd Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1201-2nd-ave/) | 0.24 mi SE | 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 14, 2026 | [1420 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1420-5th-ave/) | 0.21 mi E | Alteration or repair | Construct alterations in commercial building for assembly spaces on levels 27 & 28 occupy per plan. | $192,628 | [7153895-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7153895-CN/) | | Sep 14, 2026 | [1420 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1420-5th-ave/) | 0.21 mi E | Alteration or repair | Construct blanket permit tenant improvements to PwC on the 27th and 28th floors of existing commercial building per plan. | $1,950,000 | [7152276-BK](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7152276-BK/) | | Sep 8, 2026 | [1201 3rd Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1201-3rd-ave/) | 0.23 mi SE | 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 | [520 Pike St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/520-pike-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Construct blanket permit tenant improvements to Wilson Elser LLP on the 28th floor of existing commercial building per plan. | $1,302,840 | [7154993-BK](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7154993-BK/) | | Sep 2, 2026 | [2020 2nd Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/2020-2nd-ave/) | 0.23 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Construct tenant improvement for restaurant (Biscuit Bitch) to existing mixed use building at ground level per plan. | $15,000 | [7151641-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7151641-CN/) | | Sep 1, 2026 | [2021 1st Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/2021-1st-ave/) | 0.22 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Construct interior alterations to unit G2 of multifamily structure subject to field inspection STFI. | $120,000 | [7160436-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7160436-CN/) | | Aug 21, 2026 | [500 Pine St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/500-pine-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Tenant improvement for office building (Nordstrom's Corporate) at northwest entry on ground level of existing commercial building per plan. | $60,000 | [7124736-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7124736-CN/) | | Aug 14, 2026 | [1301 4th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1301-4th-ave/) | 0.21 mi SE | 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 10, 2026 | [601 Pine St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/601-pine-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Tenant improvements at levels 1-3 of existing commercial building per plan. Mechanical included. | $3,000,000 | [7122723-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7122723-CN/) | | Aug 7, 2026 | [1920 4th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1920-4th-ave/) | 0.21 mi N | Alteration or repair | Complete and final work approved under expired permit 6688881-CN (renewal of 6685859-CN) for interior non-structural alterations to 30th floor dwelling [Penthouse Unit 3003] in multi-family high-rise building [ESCALA] subject to field inspection [STFI]. | $190,000 | [7153287-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7153287-CN/) | | Aug 4, 2026 | [1201 2nd Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1201-2nd-ave/) | 0.24 mi SE | 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 | [500 Pine St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/500-pine-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Construct tenant improvement to existing commercial building (Nordstrom tenant) at metro floor per plan. Mechanical included | $252,000 | [7144210-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7144210-CN/) | | Aug 4, 2026 | [1201 3rd Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1201-3rd-ave/) | 0.23 mi SE | 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/) | 0.24 mi SE | 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 28, 2026 | [1201 3rd Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1201-3rd-ave/) | 0.23 mi SE | 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 21, 2026 | [2020 2nd Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/2020-2nd-ave/) | 0.23 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Construct interior non-structural demolition of interior finishes and cabinetry subject to field inspection (STFI) | $25,000 | [7154035-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7154035-CN/) | | Jun 26, 2026 | [1301 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1301-5th-ave/) | 0.21 mi E | 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 | [520 Pike St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/520-pike-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Blanket permit tenant improvements for JACKSON LEWIS in Suite 2300 of existing commercial building per plan. | $350,000 | [7142741-BK](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7142741-BK/) | | Jun 2, 2026 | [1301 4th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1301-4th-ave/) | 0.21 mi SE | 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/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [1301 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1301-5th-ave/) | 0.21 mi E | 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/) | 0.21 mi E | 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/) | 0.21 mi E | 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/) | ## Zoning requests nearby Hearings are public: you can comment or attend. Dates can move; check the city's page before you go. | Status | Hearing | Address | Distance | Request | Case | City's words | Filed | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | In review | | 301 Virginia St | 940 ft N | Land Use Application to allow a 6-story research and development laboratory, office with retail… | [3044228-LU](https://services.seattle.gov/portal/customize/LinkToRecord.aspx?altId=3044228-LU) | "Corrections Required" | 2026-05-29 | ## More on this street Other addresses on 2nd Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [1601 2nd Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1601-2nd-ave/): newest permit Jul 28, 2026 - [1610 2nd Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1610-2nd-ave/): newest permit Jun 26, 2025 - [1415 2nd Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1415-2nd-ave/): newest permit Nov 1, 2024 - [1301 2nd Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1301-2nd-ave/): newest permit Jul 7, 2026 - [1201 2nd Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1201-2nd-ave/): newest permit Oct 2, 2026 - [1191 2nd Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1191-2nd-ave/): newest permit Feb 2, 2026 - [1913 2nd Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1913-2nd-ave/): newest permit Jul 24, 2026 - [1109 2nd Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1109-2nd-ave/): newest permit Jun 23, 2026 - [1015 2nd Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1015-2nd-ave/): newest permit Aug 19, 2026 - [2020 2nd Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/2020-2nd-ave/): newest permit Sep 2, 2026 --- Source: Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections permit data (https://cos-data.seattle.gov/d/76t5-zqzr), City of Seattle. Checked 2026-10-09 06:54 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 9, 06:48 UTC. Map, all 4 permits at this address and 51 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1516-2nd-ave/