# Building permits at 521 5th Ave W, Seattle, WA Eight permits on record here. The newest, Jan 29: Construct interior alterations to a dwelling unit in a multi-family building subject to field inspection. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 3 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jan 29, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Construct interior alterations to a dwelling unit in a multi-family building subject to field inspection (STFI) | $62,217 | [7124147-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7124147-CN/) | | Jan 12, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Construct interior non-structural alterations to condominium unit #902 subject to field inspection (STFI). Work is to Harbor House on Queen Anne Residential Condominium | $75,000 | [7122727-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7122727-CN/) | | Feb 25, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Construct minor alterations to apartment unit #404 in existing apartment building subject to field inspection (STFI) | $50,000 | [7072192-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7072192-CN/) | | Apr 5, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Replace windows and exterior envelope repairs to existing residential condominium building per plans. | $750,000 | [6991638-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6991638-CN/) | | Jan 12, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Construct alterations to existing multifamily building (unit 1002) per plan. | $150,000 | [6991891-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6991891-CN/) | | Apr 26, 2021 | Alteration or repair | Interior alterations to Unit 604 at existing multi-family building subject to field inspection (STFI) | $5,000 | [6833183-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6833183-CN/) | | Apr 17, 2020 | Alteration or repair | Construct non-structural alterations to Unit 1101 of existing multifamily building subject to field inspection (STFI). | $125,000 | [6779821-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6779821-CN/) | | Sep 5, 2018 | Alteration or repair | Interior alterations to bathrooms and kitchen in unit 904 of existing multifamily building subject to field inspection (STFI). | $46,000 | [6686992-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6686992-CN/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 3 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jun 29, 2026 | [412 W Mercer St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/412-w-mercer-st/) | 410 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Foundation repair at SW corner of existing multifamily building per plan. | $38,000 | [7123230-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7123230-CN/) | | May 7, 2026 | [412 W Mercer St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/412-w-mercer-st/) | 410 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Construct alterations to existing multifamily building (exterior siding) per plan. | $19,361 | [7112198-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7112198-CN/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 1 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 21, 2026 | [635 Elliott Ave W](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/635-elliott-ave-w/) | 0.20 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Construct tenant improvements to existing commercial building (SEA 69) at level 1 per plan. | $55,000 | [7153706-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7153706-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 | | 400 4th Ave W | 730 ft SE | Land Use Application to allow future development of a 10-story stacked building | [3043474-LU](https://services.seattle.gov/portal/customize/LinkToRecord.aspx?altId=3043474-LU) | "Corrections Required" | 2026-04-03 | | In review | | 410 W Harrison St | 630 ft SE | Land Use Application to allow an 8-story, 254-unit apartment building | [3042925-LU](https://services.seattle.gov/portal/customize/LinkToRecord.aspx?altId=3042925-LU) | "Corrections Required" | 2026-02-19 | ## More on this street Other addresses on 5th Ave W with permits, nearest house number first: - [619 5th Ave W](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/619-5th-ave-w/): newest permit May 7, 2025 - [1024 5th Ave W](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1024-5th-ave-w/): newest permit Aug 21, 2026 - [1224 5th Ave W](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1224-5th-ave-w/): newest permit Oct 3, 2024 - [1625 5th Ave W](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1625-5th-ave-w/): newest permit Nov 20, 2025 - [1815 5th Ave W](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1815-5th-ave-w/): newest permit May 27, 2025 - [1827 5th Ave W](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1827-5th-ave-w/): newest permit Apr 1, 2026 - [1907 5th Ave W](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1907-5th-ave-w/): newest permit Oct 3, 2024 - [1926 5th Ave W](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1926-5th-ave-w/): newest permit Jul 10, 2025 - [1947 5th Ave W](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1947-5th-ave-w/): newest permit Oct 4, 2024 - [2439 5th Ave W](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/2439-5th-ave-w/): newest permit Jul 29, 2026 --- Source: Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections permit data (https://cos-data.seattle.gov/d/76t5-zqzr), City of Seattle. Checked 2026-10-11 14:56 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, 10:47 UTC. Map, all 8 permits at this address and 3 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/521-5th-ave-w/