# Building permits at 1530 3rd 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.

Five permits on record here. The newest, May 19: Construct tenant improvement to existing commercial space (McDonald's) subject to field inspection(STFI). Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 51 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2026 | 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/) |
| Oct 26, 2018 | Alteration or repair | Interior only non-structural alterations to existing commercial building subject to field inspection (STFI). | $45,000 | [6696010-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6696010-CN/) |
| Sep 10, 2015 | Alteration or repair | Construct interior and exterior alterations to existing restaurant per plan. | $50,000 | [6425160-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6425160-CN/) |
| May 8, 2009 | Fence, wall or deck | Establish use as institution and construct interior tenant improvements to the basement of a mixed use structure occupy per plan. | $406,000 | [6194011-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6194011-CN/) |
| Aug 15, 2007 | Alteration or repair | Modify drive thru booth and service counter for coffee/bev counter existing restaurant (McDonalds) Subject to field inspections. Stfi. | $30,000 | [6150500-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6150500-CN/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 6 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026 | [1501 4th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1501-4th-ave/) | 230 ft SE | 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 2, 2026 | [1501 4th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1501-4th-ave/) | 230 ft SE | 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/) | 230 ft SE | 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/) | 230 ft SE | 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/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [300 Pine St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/300-pine-st/) | 240 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/) | 230 ft SE | 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/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 18 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | [520 Pike St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/520-pike-st/) | 820 ft E | 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/) | 880 ft 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/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [1420 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1420-5th-ave/) | 860 ft 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/) | 860 ft 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 2, 2026 | [1601 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1601-5th-ave/) | 520 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/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [520 Pike St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/520-pike-st/) | 820 ft E | 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/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [500 Pine St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/500-pine-st/) | 750 ft 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 17, 2026 | [1427 1st Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1427-1st-ave/) | 930 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 10, 2026 | [601 Pine St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/601-pine-st/) | 950 ft 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/) | 880 ft 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 7, 2026 | [500 Pike St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/500-pike-st/) | 670 ft E | 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 4, 2026 | [500 Pine St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/500-pine-st/) | 750 ft 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/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [1601 2nd Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1601-2nd-ave/) | 560 ft W | 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/) | 690 ft W | Fence, wall or deck | 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/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [520 Pike St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/520-pike-st/) | 820 ft E | 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 | [401 Union St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/401-union-st/) | 860 ft SE | 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/) | 450 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/) | 620 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/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 27 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | [2000 1st Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/2000-1st-ave/) | 0.22 mi W | 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 18, 2026 | [1916 Pike Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1916-pike-pl/) | 0.21 mi 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/) | 0.22 mi 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 | [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/) | 0.25 mi W | Fence, wall or deck | 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 18, 2026 | [600 Pine St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/600-pine-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Construct tenant improvements to existing commercial building (Pacific Place) at 2nd level suite (suite 210) per plan. | $80,000 | [7147050-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7147050-CN/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [600 Pine St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/600-pine-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Construct tenant improvement to existing restaurant space (Suite 132) at Pacific Place per plan. | $40,000 | [7147765-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7147765-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 14, 2026 | [600 Pine St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/600-pine-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Construct tenant improvements to existing commercial office space per STFI | $35,000 | [7145179-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7145179-CN/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [1501 Pike Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1501-pike-pl/) | 0.19 mi 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/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [1900 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1900-5th-ave/) | 0.21 mi N | Roofing | Reroofing 730 sqft of roof above the west entrance along 5th ave | $109,000 | [7156548-RR](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7156548-RR/) |
| 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/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [1501 Pike Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1501-pike-pl/) | 0.19 mi 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/) | 0.23 mi 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/) | 0.23 mi 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/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [1301 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1301-5th-ave/) | 0.20 mi SE | 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 23, 2026 | [1300 1st Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1300-1st-ave/) | 0.23 mi 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 9, 2026 | [600 Pine St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/600-pine-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Construct tenant improvement to existing retail space subject to field inspection STFI. | $55,000 | [7141436-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7141436-CN/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [600 Pine St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/600-pine-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Construct tenant improvements in existing mall in Suite 120A per plan. | $80,000 | [7138281-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7138281-CN/) |
| 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/) | 0.20 mi SE | 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 20, 2026 | [1300 1st Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1300-1st-ave/) | 0.23 mi 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 | [600 Pine St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/600-pine-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Construct interior alterations for "In the Mind of a Serial Killer" temporary exhibit within existing downtown assembly / gallery space per plan. | $250,000 | [7136805-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7136805-CN/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [1301 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1301-5th-ave/) | 0.20 mi SE | 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 | [600 Pine St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/600-pine-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Tenant improvements at level 2 to existing retail space (suite 235) for future temporary FIFA-related retail per plan. | $60,000 | [7132779-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7132779-CN/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [600 Pine St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/600-pine-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Interior tenant improvements for storage space (no current tenant) at level 4 (suite 401) of commercial building occupy per plan. | $80,000 | [7131761-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7131761-CN/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [1301 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1301-5th-ave/) | 0.20 mi SE | 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 3rd Ave with permits, nearest house number first:

- [1519 3rd Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1519-3rd-ave/): newest permit Apr 2, 2026
- [1413 3rd Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1413-3rd-ave/): newest permit Sep 3, 2025
- [1300 3rd Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1300-3rd-ave/): newest permit Apr 24, 2026
- [1218 3rd Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1218-3rd-ave/): newest permit Sep 26, 2025
- [1201 3rd Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1201-3rd-ave/): newest permit Sep 8, 2026
- [1111 3rd Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1111-3rd-ave/): newest permit Nov 19, 2025
- [2000 3rd Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/2000-3rd-ave/): newest permit Mar 19, 2026
- [999 3rd Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/999-3rd-ave/): newest permit Jun 24, 2025
- [901 3rd Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/901-3rd-ave/): newest permit Mar 3, 2026
- [810 3rd Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/810-3rd-ave/): newest permit Sep 2, 2025

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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 2026-10-06 19:50 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

Map, all 5 permits at this address and 51 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1530-3rd-ave/