# Building permits at 801 5th Ave, Seattle, WA

24 permits on record here. The newest, Dec 11, 2025: Construct alterations to convenience stair between levels 28 and 30 in commercial office building [F5 Tower]. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 24 more permits since May 1. One is a new building, 280 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Construct alterations to convenience stair between levels 28 and 30 in commercial office building [F5 Tower] per plan. | $70,000 | [7091841-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7091841-CN/) |
| Aug 7, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Construct tenant improvements for office space at level 36 of existing commercial building subject to field inspection (STFI) | $175,000 | [7034905-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7034905-CN/) |
| Nov 4, 2022 | Alteration or repair | Construct non-structural alterations to existing commercial building (F5 Tower) subject-to-field inspection (STFI) | $850,000 | [6931707-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6931707-CN/) |
| Nov 1, 2022 | Alteration or repair | Minor interior tenant improvements to portions of level 28 of office space subject to field inspection. Stfi | $300,000 | [6930592-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6930592-CN/) |
| Jul 10, 2020 | Alteration or repair | Construct staff toilet rooms on levels 8 and 11 of existing hotel subject to field inspection STFI. | $20,000 | [6790539-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6790539-CN/) |
| Feb 5, 2020 | Alteration or repair | Construct tenant improvements to portions of level 46 per STFI | $50,000 | [6770157-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6770157-CN/) |
| Dec 30, 2019 | Alteration or repair | Tenant Improvement to existing space subject to field inspection STFI. | $15,000 | [6764495-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6764495-CN/) |
| Oct 15, 2019 | Alteration or repair | Construct improvements to existing office to northerly portion of floor 21 for new conference center and occupy per plans. | $750,000 | [6741644-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6741644-CN/) |
| Sep 30, 2019 | Addition | Change use from restaurant to office and indoor participant sports and construct interior addition and alterations in lower portions of existing commercial building occupy per plan. | $1,035,525 | [6713383-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6713383-CN/) |
| Sep 3, 2019 | Alteration or repair | Change use from restaurant to indoor participant sports and construct interior alterations to Landmarked portions of an existing commercial building occupy per plans | $914,577 | [6713215-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6713215-CN/) |
| Aug 28, 2019 | Alteration or repair | Construct tenant improvements to Levels 30 31 and 42 of existing commercial building subject to field inspection (STFI). | $1,000,000 | [6745437-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6745437-CN/) |
| Jul 10, 2019 | Alteration or repair | Tenant improvement to a portion of level 46 at existing commercial building subject to field inspection (STFI) | $195,000 | [6736991-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6736991-CN/) |
| Jan 18, 2019 | Alteration or repair | Blanket permit tenant improvements to office space for F5 on floors 36-47 per plans. | $30,574,984 | [6674102-BK](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6674102-BK/) |
| Nov 15, 2018 | Alteration or repair | Construct interior alterations to existing commercial building on floors 36-47 occupy per plan. | $30,000 | [6641464-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6641464-CN/) |
| Oct 16, 2018 | Alteration or repair | Construct tenant improvements in a mixed-use high-rise building for assembly occupancies on the 44th story (aka Level 48) occupy per plan. | $794,532 | [6642363-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6642363-CN/) |
| Sep 6, 2018 | Alteration or repair | Blanket permit tenant improvements to office space for F5 on the 33rd floor per plans. | $1,642,150 | [6684976-BK](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6684976-BK/) |
| Aug 7, 2018 | Alteration or repair | Blanket Permit for interior non-structural alterations for F-5 Headquarters on floors 20 -32 34 & 35 per plan. | $26,274,399 | [6653484-BK](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6653484-BK/) |
| Jul 16, 2018 | Alteration or repair | Alterations to Level 01 lobby and office levels 20 and 23-35 for new fitness assembly and computer server lab spaces including new convenience stairs from levels 23-35 and occupy per plans. | $6,421,682 | [6638128-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6638128-CN/) |
| Mar 16, 2018 | Alteration or repair | Construct alterations to existing mixed use building on floors 20-48 per plan | $982,641 | [6609588-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6609588-CN/) |
| Jan 12, 2017 | Alteration or repair | Change of use from office to hotel and restaurant and construct tenant improvements to floors 1-4 of existing commercial building occupy per plan. | $1,973,272 | [6507518-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6507518-CN/) |
| Aug 2, 2016 | Alteration or repair | Tenant improvements to build out floors 5 - 16 of existing commercial building for hotel and restaurant use and occupy per plan. | $11,371,212 | [6491538-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6491538-CN/) |
| Nov 22, 2013 | New building | Phase III of III. Architectural full completion for construction of a mixed use building with below grade parking and occupy per plan. | $112,461,148 | [6148257-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6148257-CN/) |
| Oct 2, 2012 | New building | Phase II of III. Foundation and structural frame for a new 46 story 760 000 pluss sq. ft. office building with below grade parking for 290 vehicles per plan. Existing private club (Rainier Club) and the sanctuary portion of existing church (First United Methodist)to remain. | $61,000,000 | [6167300-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6167300-CN/) |
| Aug 26, 2008 | Grading | Phase I of III. Shoring and Excavation only for a new 41 story 760 000 sq. ft. office building with below grade parking for 290 vehicles per plan. Existing private club (Rainier Club) and the sanctuary portion of existing church (First United Methodist)to remain. | $2,700,000 | [6167299-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6167299-CN/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

24 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months).

### Next door (under 250 ft), 1 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 3, 2026 | [701 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/701-5th-ave/) | 240 ft S | Alteration or repair | Construct interior alterations to existing tenant space subject to field inspection STFI. | $22,500 | [7145753-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7145753-CN/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 16 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | [711 2nd Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/711-2nd-ave/) | 990 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Blanket tenant improvements for MARKETY READY in Suite 1025 of existing commercial building per plan. | $700,000 | [7140221-BK](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7140221-BK/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [1000 4th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1000-4th-ave/) | 690 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Construct alterations to SPL Central Library at L1 and L2 per plan. | $250,000 | [7028993-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7028993-CN/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [920 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/920-5th-ave/) | 480 ft N | Alteration or repair | Construct tenant improvement to existing commercial building at level 19 tenant space (Stripe) occupy per plan. | $887,852 | [7151731-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7151731-CN/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [720 3rd Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/720-3rd-ave/) | 500 ft SW | Addition | Construct addition at level 01 for existing mixed use building and occupy per plan. | $378,000 | [7115943-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7115943-CN/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [700 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/700-5th-ave/) | 280 ft E | New building | Establish a standard plan for a one-family dwelling (no construction) | $266,935 | [7142326-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7142326-CN/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [925 4th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/925-4th-ave/) | 560 ft W | Alteration or repair | Construct interior alterations to existing offices spaces subject to field inspection STFI. | $45,000 | [7158336-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7158336-CN/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [800 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/800-5th-ave/) | 260 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Tenant Improvements for new gender neutral restrooms (Morgan Stanley) at 26th and 28th floors of existing office building per plan. Mechanical included. | $249,681 | [7114443-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7114443-CN/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [505 Madison St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/505-madison-st/) | 480 ft N | Alteration or repair | Construct blanket permit tenant improvements to Booking.com on the eighth floor of existing commercial building per plan. | $500,000 | [7134943-BK](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7134943-BK/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [600 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/600-5th-ave/) | 570 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Construct alterations to existing office building (Seattle Justice Center) subject to field inspection. | $301,725 | [7055021-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7055021-CN/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [610 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/610-5th-ave/) | 570 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Construct alterations to install worker fall protection for institutional building [SEATTLE JUSTICE CENTER] per plan. | $579,600 | [7136816-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7136816-CN/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [925 4th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/925-4th-ave/) | 560 ft W | Alteration or repair | Construct blanket permit tenant improvements to Eastdil Secured LLC on the 23rd floor of existing commercial building per plan. | $350,000 | [7150067-BK](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7150067-BK/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [925 4th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/925-4th-ave/) | 560 ft W | Alteration or repair | Construct exterior alterations to existing commercial building per plan. | $43,605 | [7118357-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7118357-CN/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [600 4th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/600-4th-ave/) | 600 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Construct exterior alterations to City Hall per plan. | $3,500,000 | [7140475-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7140475-CN/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [700 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/700-5th-ave/) | 280 ft E | Alteration or repair | Construct blanket permit tenant improvements to Seattle City Light on floors: 28 30 32 33 34 35 36 of existing commercial building per plan. | $2,300,000 | [7087259-BK](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7087259-BK/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [500 4th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/500-4th-ave/) | 930 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Construct minor alterations to telecommunications facility (AT&T) on rooftop of existing commercial building per plan | $30,000 | [7075015-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7075015-CN/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [920 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/920-5th-ave/) | 480 ft N | Alteration or repair | Remove connection stairs and infill floor between 25th & 26th floors of existing commercial building (Madison Centre) per plan. | $350,000 | [7129996-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7129996-CN/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 7 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | [506 2nd Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/506-2nd-ave/) | 0.22 mi S | Alteration or repair | Construct tenant improvements in a commercial building on floor 3 Suite 320 subject to field inspection (STFI) | $75,000 | [7164755-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7164755-CN/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [725 9th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/725-9th-ave/) | 0.24 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Construct alterations to institutional building (Cascade Tower) to create a cafe on the 4th floor occupy per plan. | $3,000,000 | [7121231-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7121231-CN/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [1015 2nd Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1015-2nd-ave/) | 0.23 mi W | Alteration or repair | Construct blanket permit tenant improvements to future tenant on the eighth and ninth floors of existing commercial building per plan. | $180,000 | [7155637-BK](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7155637-BK/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [615 2nd Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/615-2nd-ave/) | 0.21 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Construct tenant improvements for office space at level 7 of existing commercial building per plan | $547,017 | [7128757-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7128757-CN/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [1000 2nd Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1000-2nd-ave/) | 0.20 mi W | Alteration or repair | Construct tenant improvement to existing office space subject to field inspection STFI. | $206,356 | [7155259-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7155259-CN/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [1215 4th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1215-4th-ave/) | 0.25 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Construct alterations to ground level lobby of existing office building per plan. | $754,000 | [7112847-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7112847-CN/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [818 Post Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/818-post-ave/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Construct alterations for small cafe space in existing wholesale coffee retail store [The Good Coffee Company] occupy per plan | $10,000 | [7138777-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7138777-CN/) |

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Source: Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections permit data (https://cos-data.seattle.gov/d/76t5-zqzr). Checked 2026-10-05 15:16 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

Map, all 24 permits at this address and 24 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/801-5th-ave/
