# Building permits at 4540 8th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 4738 7th Ave NE: demolition permitted May 22, a new building Aug 13. Nine permits on record here. The newest, Jun 4: Construct alterations to multi-family building at level 10. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 14 more permits since May 1. Four are for new buildings, the nearest 650 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jun 4, 2026 | 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/) | | Dec 5, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Construct non-structural interior alterations to condo unit subject to field inspection STFI. | $20,000 | [7119960-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7119960-CN/) | | Feb 19, 2020 | Alteration or repair | Interior alterations to unit 2407 of multifamily subject to field inspection STFI. | $69,000 | [6772369-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6772369-CN/) | | Oct 5, 2018 | Fence, wall or deck | Repair in kind damaged carport post for existing multi-family building STFI | $12,500 | [6692230-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6692230-CN/) | | Mar 11, 2016 | Alteration or repair | Interior alterations to existing condominium subject to field inspection (STFI). | $186,000 | [6523583-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6523583-CN/) | | Jul 15, 2013 | Fence, wall or deck | Construct repairs to existing roof deck and guardrail on south portion of building roof. | $60,000 | [6369398-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6369398-CN/) | | Jun 5, 2013 | Alteration or repair | Closed as incomplete - expired permit. Construct interior non structural alteration to existing condo (unit 606) per floor plan. subject to filed inspection (STFI). | $6,000 | [6368417-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6368417-CN/) | | Apr 8, 2010 | Alteration or repair | Non-structural tenant improvements for bathroom/sauna modifications in excercise room south end basement of existing condominium bldg per plan / STFI | $25,000 | [6243846-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6243846-CN/) | | Mar 22, 2010 | Fence, wall or deck | Replace and repair exterior east facing glazed wall and add new concrete curb to existing cabana per plan and subject to field inspection. | $25,000 | [6239936-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6239936-CN/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 14 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 9 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 7, 2026 | [809 NE 45th St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/809-ne-45th-st/) | 710 ft S | 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 10, 2026 | [4742 7th Ave NE](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4742-7th-ave-ne/) | 680 ft NW | 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/) | 680 ft NW | 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/) | 840 ft S | 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 13, 2026 | [4738 7th Ave NE](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4738-7th-ave-ne/) | 650 ft NW | 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/) | 650 ft NW | 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/) | | Jun 9, 2026 | [4742 7th Ave NE](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4742-7th-ave-ne/) | 680 ft NW | Demolition | Demo one-family dwelling & detached accessory building per plan | $800,000 | [7068095-DM](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7068095-DM/) | | May 27, 2026 | [4336 Roosevelt Way NE](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4336-roosevelt-way-ne/) | 780 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Construct tenant improvement to existing commercial building at ground level middle suite (the Joint) occupy per plan. (Change of use from restaurant to general retail sales and services (major cannabis activity) per Land Use Code.) | $35,000 | [7106337-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7106337-CN/) | | May 22, 2026 | [4738 7th Ave NE](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4738-7th-ave-ne/) | 650 ft NW | Demolition | Demo one-family dwelling & detached garage per plan | $800,000 | [7068995-DM](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7068995-DM/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 5 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 23, 2026 | [4241 11th Ave NE](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4241-11th-ave-ne/) | 0.24 mi S | Demolition | Demolish existing single-story commercial building with partial basement and remove asphalt paving per plan. | $50,000 | [7153562-DM](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7153562-DM/) | | Aug 5, 2026 | [4333 Brooklyn Ave NE](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4333-brooklyn-ave-ne/) | 0.25 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Construct tenant improvements to existing commercial building at floor 16 (University tower) STFI. | $350,000 | [7154272-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7154272-CN/) | | Jul 1, 2026 | [4333 Brooklyn Ave NE](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4333-brooklyn-ave-ne/) | 0.25 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Construct tenant improvement to existing office building (UW Tower Floor 22) at two new conference rooms subject to field inspection (STFI). | $100,000 | [7148597-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7148597-CN/) | | May 28, 2026 | [4523 5th Ave NE](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4523-5th-ave-ne/) | 0.21 mi W | Addition | Construct alterations and deck addition to a one-family residence per plans | $25,000 | [7137682-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7137682-CN/) | | May 1, 2026 | [5042 Roosevelt Way NE](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/5042-roosevelt-way-ne/) | 0.24 mi N | Alteration or repair | Construct interior tenant improvement subject to field inspection STFI. | $5,000 | [7140108-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7140108-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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | In review | | 1300 NE 45th St | 0.25 mi E | Land Use Application to allow modification to the Mandatory Housing Affordability payment | [3044530-LU](https://services.seattle.gov/portal/customize/LinkToRecord.aspx?altId=3044530-LU) | "Reviews In Process" | 2026-09-16 | | | | 700 NE 47th St | 440 ft W | 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 8th Ave NE with permits, nearest house number first: - [4521 8th Ave NE](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4521-8th-ave-ne/): newest permit Jul 17, 2025 - [4327 8th Ave NE](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4327-8th-ave-ne/): newest permit Jul 8, 2025 - [4306 8th Ave NE](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4306-8th-ave-ne/): newest permit Jun 25, 2025 - [5007 8th Ave NE](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/5007-8th-ave-ne/): newest permit Jun 23, 2025 - [5518 8th Ave NE](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/5518-8th-ave-ne/): newest permit Sep 4, 2025 - [5601 8th Ave NE](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/5601-8th-ave-ne/): newest permit Mar 3, 2025 - [5804 8th Ave NE](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/5804-8th-ave-ne/): newest permit Apr 27, 2026 - [7012 8th Ave NE](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/7012-8th-ave-ne/): newest permit Feb 18, 2025 - [7018 8th Ave NE](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/7018-8th-ave-ne/): newest permit Aug 26, 2025 - [8216 8th Ave NE](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/8216-8th-ave-ne/): newest permit Jan 29, 2026 --- Source: Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections permit data (https://cos-data.seattle.gov/d/76t5-zqzr), City of Seattle. Checked 2026-10-10 20:01 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 10, 15:18 UTC. Map, all 9 permits at this address and 14 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4540-8th-ave-ne/