# Building permits at 500 Mercer St, Seattle, WA The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $4M alteration or repair at 701 Dexter Ave N, permitted Sep 16. 23 permits on record here. The newest, Dec 2, 2025: Construct alterations to existing mixed use building at the rooftop for minor telecommunication antenna. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 9 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Dec 2, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Construct alterations to existing mixed use building at the rooftop for minor telecommunication antenna facility per plan. | $150,000 | [7067609-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7067609-CN/) | | Sep 9, 2025 | Fence, wall or deck | Install new exterior fence doors and gates for existing mixued use building per plan. | $100,000 | [7085365-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7085365-CN/) | | Jul 15, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Tenant improvements to replace walk-in freezer in existing grocery story per plan. | $25,000 | [7083441-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7083441-CN/) | | Oct 12, 2023 | Alteration or repair | Tenant improvements to existing grocery store (QFC) per plan. | $135,000 | [6979756-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6979756-CN/) | | Jun 4, 2021 | Alteration or repair | Install new exterior mechanical unit on new pad accessory to QFC mechanical included per plan. | $100,000 | [6751118-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6751118-CN/) | | Apr 21, 2021 | Alteration or repair | Scope includes replacement of some cases fixtures and equipment and the construction of a secured liquor sales area adjacent to the existing customer service desk. | $200,000 | [6818653-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6818653-CN/) | | Jun 22, 2020 | Alteration or repair | Construct tenant improvements to existing grocery store (QFC) subject to field inspection (STFI). | $60,000 | [6787741-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6787741-CN/) | | Oct 11, 2019 | Alteration or repair | Construct interior alterations to existing grocery store (QFC) per plan. | $38,000 | [6714039-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6714039-CN/) | | Aug 24, 2018 | Alteration or repair | Change of use from retail to office and construct tenant improvements to existing commercial building on the 2nd floor North occupy per plan. | $560,000 | [6622598-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6622598-CN/) | | Dec 31, 2015 | Alteration or repair | Change use from retail to office and construct interior alterations for offices at second floor of existing commercial building and occupy per plan. | $3,600,000 | [6496374-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6496374-CN/) | | Jul 29, 2014 | Alteration or repair | Initial tenant improvements to existing general retail space. Change use to indoor participant sports and occupy as gym per plans. | $175,000 | [6415995-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6415995-CN/) | | Mar 11, 2014 | Alteration or repair | Establish outdoor dining area accessory to existing restaurant per plans | $1,500 | [6381879-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6381879-CN/) | | Dec 28, 2013 | Alteration or repair | Cancel per customer log 14-568Alterations to existing restaurant. Change use to indoor participant sports and recreation and occupy as a gym for Orangetheory Fitness per plans. | $179,000 | [6377785-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6377785-CN/) | | Jul 20, 2012 | Alteration or repair | Construct alterations to create two tenant spaces on ground level of existing commerical building. Change use of new spaces to indoor dance studio and occupy per plan. | $60,000 | [6317345-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6317345-CN/) | | Mar 28, 2012 | Alteration or repair | Tenant improvement for multi-purpose convenience store (QFC) per floor plan. Subject to field inspections. Stfi | $15,000 | [6315392-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6315392-CN/) | | Oct 21, 2011 | Alteration or repair | Alterations to stair lobby at southwest portion of parking level P1 of existing multi-purpose convenience store (QFC) per plans. | $55,000 | [6288733-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6288733-CN/) | | Jun 21, 2011 | Alteration or repair | Tenant improvement to change of use from retail to restaurant for "New York Pizza & Bar" and occupy per plan. | $220,000 | [6278858-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6278858-CN/) | | Jun 1, 2011 | Alteration or repair | Interior non-structural tenant improvement to existing QFC store per floor plan. Subject to field inspections. Stfi | $1,500 | [6284889-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6284889-CN/) | | Feb 10, 2010 | Alteration or repair | Interior non-structural alterations to unit C224 subject to field inspection | $60,000 | [6240432-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6240432-CN/) | | Aug 20, 2008 | Alteration or repair | Initial tenant improvement to buildout restaurant space and occupy per plan. | $325,000 | [6181783-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6181783-CN/) | | Oct 15, 2007 | Alteration or repair | Initial tenant improvement on floor C2 for 'Officemax' and occupy per plan | $1,896,297 | [6138963-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6138963-CN/) | | Oct 30, 2006 | Alteration or repair | Initial tenant improvement for multi-purpose convenience store (QFC) and occupy per plan. | $4,251,780 | [6093846-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6093846-CN/) | | Jun 2, 2005 | New building | Construct new retail/apartment building with underground parking garage & occupy all per plans (phase II of ii) vested to 1997 sbc | $27,523,700 | [6123146-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6123146-CN/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 9 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 19, 2026 | [440 5th Ave N](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/440-5th-ave-n/) | 730 ft S | Alteration or repair | Construct tenant improvements to existing commercial building (Gates Foundation Discover Center Gallery 6) per plan. | $100,000 | [7148741-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7148741-CN/) | | Jul 9, 2026 | [440 5th Ave N](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/440-5th-ave-n/) | 730 ft S | Alteration or repair | Construct tenant improvement to existing gallery space space subject to field inspection STFI. | $100,000 | [7151304-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7151304-CN/) | | Jul 7, 2026 | [805 4th Ave N](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/805-4th-ave-n/) | 870 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Construct tenant improvements to existing multifamily building at levels 1 and 2 per plan. | $650,000 | [7144722-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7144722-CN/) | | Jun 24, 2026 | [812 5th Ave N](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/812-5th-ave-n/) | 820 ft N | Alteration or repair | Construct interior non-structural alterations at parking garage level of mixed-use apartment building [RESIDENCES AT FIFTH AVENUE NORTH CONDOMINIUM] per plan. | $1,260 | [7145712-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7145712-CN/) | | Jun 10, 2026 | [800 4th Ave N](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/800-4th-ave-n/) | 820 ft N | Alteration or repair | Construct tenant improvements in residential building at level 1 lobby per plan. | $450,000 | [7138828-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7138828-CN/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 4 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 16, 2026 | [701 Dexter Ave N](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/701-dexter-ave-n/) | 0.22 mi E | Alteration or repair | Change use from office to laboratory and lab support per land use code. Construct interior non-structural tenant improvements to Level 6 shell and core office space and occupy per plan. | $3,980,000 | [7143336-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7143336-CN/) | | Jul 20, 2026 | [550 Aloha St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/550-aloha-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Roofing | A roof replacement with new roof materials and updated venting. | $400,000 | [7153844-RR](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7153844-RR/) | | May 28, 2026 | [225 Roy St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/225-roy-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Alteration or repair | Construct in-kind repairs to water damaged units 2212 2312 2412 and 2515 in existing apartment building subject to field inspection (STFI) | $100,000 | [7145241-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7145241-CN/) | | May 27, 2026 | [421 Ward St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/421-ward-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Addition | Construct alterations and deck addition to existing townhouse per plan. | $150,000 | [7107029-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7107029-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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | | | 506a Ward St | 0.24 mi N | Land Use Application to subdivide one development site into six unit lots | [3043579-LU](https://services.seattle.gov/portal/customize/LinkToRecord.aspx?altId=3043579-LU) | "Completed" | 2025-11-17 | ## More on this street Other addresses on Mercer St with permits, nearest house number first: - [321 Mercer St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/321-mercer-st/): newest permit Feb 10, 2026 - [300 Mercer St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/300-mercer-st/): newest permit Feb 23, 2026 - [1201 Mercer St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1201-mercer-st/): newest permit Sep 29, 2026 - [1260 Mercer St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1260-mercer-st/): newest permit Jul 23, 2026 --- Source: Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections permit data (https://cos-data.seattle.gov/d/76t5-zqzr), City of Seattle. Checked 2026-10-18 00:00 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, 22:48 UTC. Map, all 23 permits at this address and 9 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/500-mercer-st/