# Building permits at 820 2nd Ave, Seattle, WA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $3.5M alteration or repair at 600 4th Ave, permitted Jun 12.

Three permits on record here. The newest, Jul 8, 2025: Construct alterations to existing commercial building to remove and replace roofing and voluntary seismic. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 37 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 0.19 mi away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2025 | Roofing | Construct alterations to existing commercial building to remove and replace roofing and voluntary seismic upgrades per plan. | $500,000 | [7068595-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7068595-CN/) |
| Jan 14, 2021 | Alteration or repair | Alterations to level 3 of existing commercial building per plans. (Alterations to two commercial buildings related to removal of bridge on adjacent property. Reviews and processing for 2 construction records under 6798390-CN.) | $150,000 | [6798390-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6798390-CN/) |
| May 4, 2017 | Alteration or repair | Tenant improvements to kitchen and dining area of existing restaurant subject to field inspection (STFI). | $224,000 | [6595397-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6595397-CN/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 14 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | [506 2nd Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/506-2nd-ave/) | 990 ft SE | 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 29, 2026 | [711 2nd Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/711-2nd-ave/) | 350 ft S | 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/) | 840 ft N | 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 23, 2026 | [1103 1st Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1103-1st-ave/) | 960 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Construct tenant improvements for restaurant on ground floor of mixed-use building per plan | $50,000 | [7135199-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7135199-CN/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [720 3rd Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/720-3rd-ave/) | 400 ft E | 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/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [1015 2nd Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1015-2nd-ave/) | 650 ft NW | 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/) | 610 ft S | 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/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [925 4th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/925-4th-ave/) | 470 ft N | 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/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [1000 2nd Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1000-2nd-ave/) | 600 ft NW | 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 28, 2026 | [925 4th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/925-4th-ave/) | 470 ft N | 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/) | 470 ft N | Alteration or repair | Construct exterior alterations to existing commercial building per plan. | $43,605 | [7118357-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7118357-CN/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [1109 2nd Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1109-2nd-ave/) | 980 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Blanket permit tenant improvements for SONOS in Suite 1500 of existing commercial building per plan. | $203,000 | [7142419-BK](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7142419-BK/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [818 Post Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/818-post-ave/) | 510 ft 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/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [701 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/701-5th-ave/) | 780 ft E | 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/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 23 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | [1201 2nd Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1201-2nd-ave/) | 0.22 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Construct interior non-structural alterations to tenant space at 27th Floor of existing commercial building (Qaltrics Tower at 2+U) subject to field inspection (STFI) | $120,000 | [7165263-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7165263-CN/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [920 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/920-5th-ave/) | 0.19 mi NE | 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 16, 2026 | [1201 2nd Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1201-2nd-ave/) | 0.22 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Construct tenant improvement to level 14 of commercial office space subject to field inspection STFI. | $70,000 | [7162802-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7162802-CN/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [101 Yesler Way](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/101-yesler-way/) | 0.19 mi S | Alteration or repair | Construct alterations to retail space #103A on ground floor per plan. | $20,000 | [7137485-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7137485-CN/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [1201 3rd Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1201-3rd-ave/) | 0.23 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Construct blanket permit tenant improvements to Ogletree Deakins on the 51st floor of existing commercial building per plan. | $1,012,678 | [7158473-BK](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7158473-BK/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [700 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/700-5th-ave/) | 0.19 mi 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/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [1011 Western Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1011-western-ave/) | 0.20 mi W | Alteration or repair | Construct blanket permit tenant improvements to future tenant on the seventh floor of existing commercial building per plan. | $350,000 | [7157546-BK](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7157546-BK/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [800 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/800-5th-ave/) | 0.19 mi 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/) | 0.19 mi NE | 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/) | 0.22 mi E | 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 | [1201 2nd Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1201-2nd-ave/) | 0.22 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Construct blanket permit tenant improvements to Laird Norton on the 14th floor of existing commercial building per plan. | $410,815 | [7153138-BK](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7153138-BK/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [1201 3rd Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1201-3rd-ave/) | 0.23 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Construct interior alterations for partial floor office tenant space (Egon Zehnder) at Floor 49 of existing commercial building per plan. | $585,000 | [7139485-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7139485-CN/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [610 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/610-5th-ave/) | 0.22 mi E | 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 30, 2026 | [1201 2nd Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1201-2nd-ave/) | 0.22 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Construct tenant improvements in commercial building on Level 30 (Anduril) occupy per plan. | $100,000 | [7144588-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7144588-CN/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [1201 3rd Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1201-3rd-ave/) | 0.23 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Construct blanket permit tenant improvements to O'Hagan Meyer on the eighth floor of existing commercial building per plan. | $180,000 | [7148047-BK](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7148047-BK/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [1215 4th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1215-4th-ave/) | 0.24 mi N | 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 12, 2026 | [600 4th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/600-4th-ave/) | 0.20 mi E | 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/) | 0.19 mi 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 8, 2026 | [202 1st Ave S](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/202-1st-ave-s/) | 0.25 mi S | Alteration or repair | Construct alterations to existing commercial building at basement level 1 and mezzanine levels occupy per plan. | $900,000 | [7117733-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7117733-CN/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [500 4th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/500-4th-ave/) | 0.23 mi 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/) | 0.19 mi NE | 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/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [801 Alaskan Way](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/801-alaskan-way/) | 0.22 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Tenant improvements at Seattle Ferry Terminal for restaurant (Knot's Landing) occupy per plan. | $150,000 | [7114636-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7114636-CN/) |
| May 16, 2026 | [68 Madison St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/68-madison-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Alteration or repair | Change use from general retail sales and service to restaurant per land use code. Construct tenant improvements for restaurant (Westman's Bagel and Coffee) at south end ground level of existing mixed-use building occupy per plan. | $59,802 | [7132196-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7132196-CN/) |

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Source: Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections permit data (https://cos-data.seattle.gov/d/76t5-zqzr). Checked 2026-10-06 07:10 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

Map, all 3 permits at this address and 37 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/820-2nd-ave/