# Building permits at 4523 5th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 4738 7th Ave NE: demolition permitted May 22, a new building Aug 13. Two permits on record here. The newest, May 28: Construct alterations and deck addition to a one-family residence. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 15 more permits since May 1. Five are for new buildings, the nearest 0.20 mi away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | May 28, 2026 | Addition | Construct alterations and deck addition to a one-family residence per plans | $25,000 | [7137682-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7137682-CN/) | | Jun 7, 2023 | Alteration or repair | Construct non structural alterations to existing single family residence per STFI | $21,966 | [6968343-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6968343-CN/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 15 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 2 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 29, 2026 | [211 NE 45th St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/211-ne-45th-st/) | 840 ft W | Alteration or repair | Construct alterations to an existing restaurant building occupy per plans. | $143,706 | [7068401-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7068401-CN/) | | Aug 11, 2026 | [4333 4th Ave NE](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4333-4th-ave-ne/) | 840 ft S | Addition | Construct addition and alteration to existing one family dwelling per plan. | $70,000 | [7136806-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7136806-CN/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 13 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 7, 2026 | [809 NE 45th St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/809-ne-45th-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Alteration or repair | Change use from general retail sales and services to indoor sports and recreation per land use code. Construct substantial alterations per definition #3 for tenant improvements to gymnasium (Planet Fitness) at the west side of existing commercial building occupy per plan. Mechanical included. | $1,800,000 | [7127127-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7127127-CN/) | | Sep 24, 2026 | [4723 2nd Ave NE](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4723-2nd-ave-ne/) | 0.24 mi NW | Demolition | Demolish existing one-family dwelling subject to field inspection (STFI) | $825,000 | [7156276-DM](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7156276-DM/) | | Sep 10, 2026 | [4742 7th Ave NE](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4742-7th-ave-ne/) | 0.21 mi NE | New building | Construct west two-family dwelling (Establish use as duplex per land use code. Construct (2) two-family dwellings per plan. Review & process for (2) records under 7068094-CN) | $495,013 | [7068094-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7068094-CN/) | | Sep 9, 2026 | [4740 7th Ave NE](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4740-7th-ave-ne/) | 0.21 mi NE | New building | Construct east two-family dwelling (Establish use as duplex per land use code. Construct (2) two-family dwellings per plan. Review & process for (2) records under 7068094-CN) | $495,013 | [7103938-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7103938-CN/) | | Sep 4, 2026 | [4337 9th Ave NE](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4337-9th-ave-ne/) | 0.22 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Construct interior alterations to unit D in existing apartment building subject to field inspection (STFI) | $5,000 | [7161467-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7161467-CN/) | | Aug 24, 2026 | [4311 Thackeray Pl NE](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4311-thackeray-pl-ne/) | 0.25 mi SW | New building | Construct detached garage to replace existing accessory to one-family dwelling subject to field inspection [STFI]. | $50,000 | [7148653-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7148653-CN/) | | Aug 13, 2026 | [4738 7th Ave NE](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4738-7th-ave-ne/) | 0.20 mi NE | New building | Construct east two-family dwelling (Establish use as duplex per land use code. Construct (2) two-family dwellings per plan. Review & process for (2) records under 7068994-CN) | $492,224 | [7103993-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7103993-CN/) | | Aug 13, 2026 | [4738 7th Ave NE](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4738-7th-ave-ne/) | 0.20 mi NE | New building | Construct west two-family dwelling (Establish use as duplex per land use code. Construct (2) two-family dwellings per plan. Review & process for (2) records under 7068994-CN) | $492,224 | [7068994-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7068994-CN/) | | Aug 5, 2026 | [310 NE 50th St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/310-ne-50th-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Alteration or repair | Construct alterations at exterior porch and add bathroom at main level of one-family dwelling subject to field inspection [STFI]. | $38,125 | [7156131-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7156131-CN/) | | Jun 9, 2026 | [4742 7th Ave NE](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4742-7th-ave-ne/) | 0.21 mi NE | Demolition | Demo one-family dwelling & detached accessory building per plan | $800,000 | [7068095-DM](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7068095-DM/) | | Jun 4, 2026 | [4540 8th Ave NE](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4540-8th-ave-ne/) | 0.21 mi E | Alteration or repair | Construct alterations to multi-family building at level 10 per plan. | $5,000 | [7137165-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7137165-CN/) | | May 22, 2026 | [4738 7th Ave NE](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4738-7th-ave-ne/) | 0.20 mi NE | Demolition | Demo one-family dwelling & detached garage per plan | $800,000 | [7068995-DM](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7068995-DM/) | | May 13, 2026 | [4239 4th Ave NE](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4239-4th-ave-ne/) | 0.23 mi S | Alteration or repair | Construct alterations to existing one family dwelling per plan. | $18,871 | [7133385-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7133385-CN/) | ## 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | | | 700 NE 47th St | 790 ft NE | Land Use Application to subdivide one development site into three unit lots | [3043918-LU](https://services.seattle.gov/portal/customize/LinkToRecord.aspx?altId=3043918-LU) | "Completed" | 2026-03-05 | ## More on this street Other addresses on 5th Ave NE with permits, nearest house number first: - [4056 5th Ave NE](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4056-5th-ave-ne/): newest permit Sep 7, 2025 - [6033 5th Ave NE](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/6033-5th-ave-ne/): newest permit Mar 25, 2025 - [6036 5th Ave NE](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/6036-5th-ave-ne/): newest permit Mar 11, 2025 - [6302 5th Ave NE](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/6302-5th-ave-ne/): newest permit Jul 7, 2026 - [6565 5th Ave NE](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/6565-5th-ave-ne/): newest permit Dec 9, 2025 - [8506 5th Ave NE](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/8506-5th-ave-ne/): newest permit Jun 12, 2025 - [8523 5th Ave NE](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/8523-5th-ave-ne/): newest permit Aug 9, 2025 - [8607 5th Ave NE](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/8607-5th-ave-ne/): newest permit Jun 11, 2025 - [8816 5th Ave NE](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/8816-5th-ave-ne/): newest permit Nov 4, 2025 - [8925 5th Ave NE](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/8925-5th-ave-ne/): newest permit May 4, 2026 --- Source: Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections permit data (https://cos-data.seattle.gov/d/76t5-zqzr), City of Seattle. Checked 2026-10-12 06:05 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 11, 23:48 UTC. Map, both permits at this address and 15 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4523-5th-ave-ne/