# Building permits at 4741 12th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 4742 7th Ave NE: demolition permitted Jun 9, a new building Sep 10. Two permits on record here. The newest, Jun 3, 2025: Interior alterations to existing commercial space subject to field inspection (STFI). Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 12 more permits since May 1. Four are for new buildings, the nearest 0.23 mi away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jun 3, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Interior alterations to existing commercial space subject to field inspection (STFI). | $8,000 | [7087995-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7087995-CN/) | | Feb 14, 2017 | Alteration or repair | Construct tenant improvement to existing commercial space per (STFI) | $10,000 | [6581054-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6581054-CN/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 12 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 5 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jun 9, 2026 | [4730 University Way NE](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4730-university-way-ne/) | 650 ft E | Alteration or repair | Construct tenant improvement to convert existing retail space into a bookstore subject to field inspection STFI. | $5,000 | [7146753-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7146753-CN/) | | Jun 4, 2026 | [4540 8th Ave NE](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4540-8th-ave-ne/) | 960 ft SW | 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 31, 2026 | [1315 NE 47th St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1315-ne-47th-st/) | 720 ft SE | Roofing | Tpo Reroof | $87,000 | [7145546-RR](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7145546-RR/) | | May 6, 2026 | [4744 University Way NE](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4744-university-way-ne/) | 650 ft E | Alteration or repair | Construct interior alterations for bar at existing karaoke venue (Nova Box) occupy per plan. | $65,000 | [7131407-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7131407-CN/) | | May 1, 2026 | [5042 Roosevelt Way NE](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/5042-roosevelt-way-ne/) | 800 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Construct interior tenant improvement subject to field inspection STFI. | $5,000 | [7140108-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7140108-CN/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 7 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 10, 2026 | [4742 7th Ave NE](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4742-7th-ave-ne/) | 0.23 mi W | 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/) | 0.23 mi W | 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/) | | Aug 13, 2026 | [4738 7th Ave NE](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4738-7th-ave-ne/) | 0.23 mi W | 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/) | 0.23 mi W | 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/) | 0.23 mi W | 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/) | 0.25 mi S | 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/) | 0.23 mi W | Demolition | Demo one-family dwelling & detached garage per plan | $800,000 | [7068995-DM](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7068995-DM/) | ## 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 | 0.20 mi S | 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 | 0.24 mi 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 12th Ave NE with permits, nearest house number first: - [4501 12th Ave NE](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4501-12th-ave-ne/): newest permit Sep 25, 2025 - [5025 12th Ave NE](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/5025-12th-ave-ne/): newest permit Nov 10, 2025 - [5522 12th Ave NE](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/5522-12th-ave-ne/): newest permit Dec 4, 2024 - [5619 12th Ave NE](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/5619-12th-ave-ne/): newest permit Jul 23, 2025 - [5902 12th Ave NE](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/5902-12th-ave-ne/): newest permit Aug 15, 2025 - [6117 12th Ave NE](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/6117-12th-ave-ne/): newest permit Jul 9, 2025 - [6211 12th Ave NE](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/6211-12th-ave-ne/): newest permit May 28, 2025 - [6401 12th Ave NE](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/6401-12th-ave-ne/): newest permit Jun 25, 2026 - [7008 12th Ave NE](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/7008-12th-ave-ne/): newest permit Nov 18, 2024 - [7111 12th Ave NE](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/7111-12th-ave-ne/): newest permit May 29, 2026 --- Source: Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections permit data (https://cos-data.seattle.gov/d/76t5-zqzr), City of Seattle. Checked 2026-10-17 08:01 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 17, 03:18 UTC. Map, both permits at this address and 12 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4741-12th-ave-ne/