# Building permits at 159 S Jackson St, Seattle, WA

14 permits on record here. The newest, Nov 14, 2025: Tenant improvements at ground floor lobby of existing office building subject to field inspection. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 23 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 14, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Tenant improvements at ground floor lobby of existing office building subject to field inspection. | $25,000 | [7114189-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7114189-CN/) |
| May 30, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Construct interior alteration to existing commercial building at level 3 per plan. | $30,000 | [7018708-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7018708-CN/) |
| Dec 24, 2021 | Alteration or repair | Office tenant improvements on 2nd floor subject to field inspection. | $55,000 | [6873043-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6873043-CN/) |
| Sep 22, 2021 | Alteration or repair | Construct interior alterations for office space on 2nd level of existing commercial building subject to field inspection (STFI) | $45,000 | [6858918-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6858918-CN/) |
| Feb 3, 2017 | Alteration or repair | Construct tenant improvements to existing office space per (STFI) | $60,000 | [6568454-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6568454-CN/) |
| Jan 25, 2017 | Alteration or repair | Construct alterations in an existing commercial building at floors 4-6 per plan | $625,000 | [6555087-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6555087-CN/) |
| Jul 11, 2016 | Alteration or repair | Tenant improvements to existing office space (#320) subject to field inspection (STFI). | $200,000 | [6533078-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6533078-CN/) |
| Nov 19, 2014 | Alteration or repair | Construct tenant improvement to existing commercial building on the 4th floor per plan. | $30,000 | [6443783-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6443783-CN/) |
| Oct 24, 2013 | Alteration or repair | Closed as incomplete - expired permit. Construct tenants improvement to expand existing tenant space (office ste 500) | $2,000 | [6385441-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6385441-CN/) |
| Sep 4, 2013 | Alteration or repair | Construct interior alterations to existing office space per plan subject to field inspection (STFI) | $160,000 | [6378660-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6378660-CN/) |
| Jun 16, 2011 | Alteration or repair | Tenant improvements to office suite #310 per plans. | $60,000 | [6281287-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6281287-CN/) |
| Jun 6, 2008 | Roofing | Construct a roof top planter per plan | $10,050 | [6165547-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6165547-CN/) |
| Apr 30, 2008 | Alteration or repair | 3 695 SF tenant improvement. New walls doors/frames carpet and paint on the 5th floor existing office. per STFI | $60,000 | [6137456-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6137456-CN/) |
| Apr 17, 2008 | Alteration or repair | Non-structural interior alterations to commercial space per plans and subject to field inspection (STFI). | $27,000 | [6177925-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6177925-CN/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 1 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | [419 Occidental Ave S](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/419-occidental-ave-s/) | 240 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Construct outdoor seating area at commercial building for Death & Co per plan. | $1,000 | [7155840-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7155840-CN/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 14 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | [101 Yesler Way](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/101-yesler-way/) | 970 ft N | Alteration or repair | Construct alterations to retail space #103A on ground floor per plan. | $20,000 | [7137485-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7137485-CN/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [97 S Jackson St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/97-s-jackson-st/) | 530 ft W | Alteration or repair | Repair exterior envelope facade and construct partial voluntary seismic retrofit to existing condominium building per plan. | $320,000 | [7134327-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7134327-CN/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [542 1st Ave S](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/542-1st-ave-s/) | 780 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Tenant improvement to remove interior stair between levels 3 and 4 in existing office in existing commercial building per plan. | $110,000 | [7145260-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7145260-CN/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [222 2nd Av Et S](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/222-2nd-av-et-s/) | 730 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Construct tenant improvements in existing commercial building on level one per plan. | $25,000 | [7154992-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7154992-CN/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [216 1st Ave S](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/216-1st-ave-s/) | 600 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Tenant improvements for office (Grand Central) at center of floors on 2nd 3rd and 4th floor of existing commercial building per plan. | $125,000 | [7151276-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7151276-CN/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [83 S King St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/83-s-king-st/) | 650 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Construct blanket permit tenant improvements to QuoteWizard on the seventh and eighth floors of existing commercial building per plan. | $550,000 | [7155778-BK](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7155778-BK/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [83 S King St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/83-s-king-st/) | 650 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Construct blanket permit tenant improvements to future tenant on the seventh and eighth floors of existing commercial building per plan. | $400,000 | [7147154-BK](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7147154-BK/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [83 S King St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/83-s-king-st/) | 650 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Construct blanket permit tenant improvements to future tenant on the fourth floor of existing commercial building per plan. | $350,000 | [7144415-BK](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7144415-BK/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [301 2nd Ave S](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/301-2nd-ave-s/) | 360 ft N | Elevator | Construct elevator modernization to existing Seattle Fire Department Headquarters building per plan | $213,638 | [7103737-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7103737-CN/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [202 1st Ave S](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/202-1st-ave-s/) | 720 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Construct alterations to existing commercial building at basement level 1 and mezzanine levels occupy per plan. | $900,000 | [7117733-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7117733-CN/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [216 1st Ave S](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/216-1st-ave-s/) | 600 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Voluntary seismic upgrades to the parapets (added steel bracing) at the Grand Central Building per plan. | $40,000 | [7133808-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7133808-CN/) |
| May 30, 2026 | [313 1st Ave S](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/313-1st-ave-s/) | 560 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Change of use from B Office to Restaurant (B | $20,000 | [7138084-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7138084-CN/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [145 S King St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/145-s-king-st/) | 400 ft S | Alteration or repair | Construct exterior alterations adjacent to existing commercial building for outdoor seating per plan. | $15,000 | [7140538-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7140538-CN/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [401 1st Ave S](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/401-1st-ave-s/) | 530 ft W | Alteration or repair | Construct blanket permit tenant improvements to future tenant on the fourth floor of existing commercial building per plan. | $170,000 | [7137595-BK](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7137595-BK/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 8 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | [506 2nd Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/506-2nd-ave/) | 0.21 mi N | Alteration or repair | Construct tenant improvements in a commercial building on floor 3 Suite 320 subject to field inspection (STFI) | $75,000 | [7164755-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7164755-CN/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [800 Occidental Ave S](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/800-occidental-ave-s/) | 0.25 mi S | Fence, wall or deck | Erect temporary stage and field seating for concert (Karol G) on August 26 2026 per plan. All stage components are provided by stage company and assembled by professional crew. Owner responsible for structural integrity of structure | $500,000 | [7158741-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7158741-CN/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [800 Occidental Ave S](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/800-occidental-ave-s/) | 0.25 mi S | Alteration or repair | Construct alterations to remove and replace concession counter tops and install overhead coiling security grille. No changes to egress from existing concessions area within Exhibition Hall at Lumen Field subject to field inspection (STFI) | $200,000 | [7154507-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7154507-CN/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [800 Occidental Ave S](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/800-occidental-ave-s/) | 0.25 mi S | Fence, wall or deck | Erect temporary stage and field seating for concert (Ed Sheeran) August 1st 2026 per plans. All stage components are provided by stage company and assembled by professional crew. Owner responsible for structural integrity of structure. | $1,000,000 | [7144999-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7144999-CN/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [800 Occidental Ave S](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/800-occidental-ave-s/) | 0.25 mi S | Alteration or repair | [ADMINISTRATIVE RECORD - FOR INSPECTIONS PURPOSES ONLY] Construct temporary alterations (in stadium hospitality) at Lumen Field for 2026 FIFA World Cup event (6/15 - 7/6) per plan | Not listed | [7146547-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7146547-CN/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [800 Occidental Ave S](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/800-occidental-ave-s/) | 0.25 mi S | Alteration or repair | Construct temporary alterations (Vendor Installations) at Lumen Field for 2026 FIFA World Cup event (6/15 - 7/6) per plan | Not listed | [7138108-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7138108-CN/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [800 Occidental Ave S](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/800-occidental-ave-s/) | 0.25 mi S | Alteration or repair | Construct temporary alterations at Lumen Field for 2026 FIFA World Cup event (3/17 - 7/31) per plan | Not listed | [7121936-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7121936-CN/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [800 Occidental Ave S](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/800-occidental-ave-s/) | 0.25 mi S | Alteration or repair | Construct tenant improvement to construction office pods at Lumen Field subject to field inspection STFI. | $79,676 | [7139917-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7139917-CN/) |

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Source: Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections permit data (https://cos-data.seattle.gov/d/76t5-zqzr). Checked 2026-10-06 08:25 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

Map, all 14 permits at this address and 23 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/159-s-jackson-st/