# Building permits at 5253 15th Ave NE, Seattle, WA Three permits on record here. The newest, Sep 14: Construct in-kind repairs to water-damaged apartment building subject to field inspection (STFI). Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 8 more permits since May 1. Two are for new buildings, the nearest 0.20 mi away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 14, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Construct in-kind repairs to water-damaged apartment building subject to field inspection (STFI) | $140,000 | [7147612-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7147612-CN/) | | Oct 6, 2016 | Demolition | DEMO Demolish existing building per Subject to Field Inspection | Not listed | [6527722-DM](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6527722-DM/) | | Oct 6, 2016 | New building | Establish use as apartment and construct new multifamiy building (SEDU) occupy per plan. | $1,415,915 | [6495184-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6495184-CN/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 8 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 8, 2026 | [5620 University Way NE](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/5620-university-way-ne/) | 820 ft N | Roofing | Scope of work: Remove existing torch-down roofing material down to the existing substrate we will also replace any rotten or damaged plywood. Install new mechanically attach PVC roofing membrane system. no structural modifications framing alteration or structural changes will be made to the building | $31,982 | [7152036-RR](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7152036-RR/) | | May 8, 2026 | [5029 17th Ave NE](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/5029-17th-ave-ne/) | 960 ft SE | Demolition | Demolition of a detached garage accessory to a single-family dwelling per STFI | $2,200 | [7136895-DM](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7136895-DM/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 6 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 23, 2026 | [5326 Roosevelt Way NE](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/5326-roosevelt-way-ne/) | 0.23 mi W | Alteration or repair | Change of use from general sales and services automotive to eating and drinking establishments per land use code. Construct tenant improvements for coffee shop at main floor of existing commercial building occupy per plan. | $20,000 | [7136588-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7136588-CN/) | | Jul 14, 2026 | [5220 18th Ave NE](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/5220-18th-ave-ne/) | 0.21 mi E | Alteration or repair | Allow conversion from housing with existing two attached dwelling units to one detached dwelling unit per land use code. Construct alterations to existing one-family dwelling per plan. | $6,452 | [7136813-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7136813-CN/) | | Jun 30, 2026 | [5268 18th Ave NE](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/5268-18th-ave-ne/) | 0.20 mi E | New building | Allow housing for one new stacked dwelling unit within an existing structure per land use code. Construct interior alterations to one-family dwelling to create a two-family dwelling per plan. | $93,670 | [7141844-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7141844-CN/) | | Jun 5, 2026 | [1510 NE Ravenna Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1510-ne-ravenna-blvd/) | 0.21 mi N | Roofing | Residential reroof only; no structural changes. Remove existing shingles. Replace planned 19 sheets of 1/2" CDX. Install Owens Corning Duration shingles. | $32,346 | [7146611-RR](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7146611-RR/) | | May 29, 2026 | [5606 11th Ave NE](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/5606-11th-ave-ne/) | 0.21 mi NW | New building | Allow housing for one new detached dwelling unit per land use code. Construct new one-family dwelling per plan. | $211,439 | [7128505-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7128505-CN/) | | May 6, 2026 | [4744 University Way NE](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4744-university-way-ne/) | 0.24 mi S | 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/) | ## Zoning requests nearby There are no zoning requests on file within ¼ mi. Seattle's feed was last read Oct 15. ## More on this street Other addresses on 15th Ave NE with permits, nearest house number first: - [4555 15th Ave NE](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4555-15th-ave-ne/): newest permit Jun 11, 2025 - [4545 15th Ave NE](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4545-15th-ave-ne/): newest permit Dec 17, 2024 - [4500 15th Ave NE](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4500-15th-ave-ne/): newest permit Dec 4, 2024 - [4005 15th Ave NE](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4005-15th-ave-ne/): newest permit Apr 8, 2026 - [4000 15th Ave NE](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4000-15th-ave-ne/): newest permit Jun 9, 2026 - [6832 15th Ave NE](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/6832-15th-ave-ne/): newest permit Dec 18, 2025 - [7032 15th Ave NE](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/7032-15th-ave-ne/): newest permit Mar 3, 2026 - [7531 15th Ave NE](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/7531-15th-ave-ne/): newest permit Aug 14, 2025 - [7721 15th Ave NE](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/7721-15th-ave-ne/): newest permit Oct 10, 2025 - [7734 15th Ave NE](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/7734-15th-ave-ne/): newest permit Feb 26, 2025 --- Source: Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections permit data (https://cos-data.seattle.gov/d/76t5-zqzr), City of Seattle. Checked 2026-10-15 22:00 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 15, 18:48 UTC. Map, all 3 permits at this address and 8 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/5253-15th-ave-ne/