# Building permits at 955 Broadway, Tacoma, WA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $2.3M alteration or repair at 909 A St, permitted Oct 12.

Five permits on record here. The newest, May 7: Replace two chillers, related controls and connecting piping. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 33 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2026 | Mechanical (HVAC) | Replace two chillers, related controls and connecting piping. Modify roof chiller platforms to accommodate new chillers. Seismically restrain new chillers to roof platforms. | $1,130,920 | [MECHC26-0061](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/MECHC26-0061/) |
| May 5, 2026 | Mechanical (HVAC) | Verify existing crac air flows and chilled water flows prior to demolition. Demolish cracs one unit at a time while keeping existing cooling system in full operation. Replace six existing crac computer room cooling units on floor two. Provide replacement crac units with integral dual condensate pump | $1,341,007 | [MECHC26-0060](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/MECHC26-0060/) |
| Feb 4, 2020 | Other | CenturyLink to access 51 MHs for placing and splicing fiber. Please see plans for locations of all vaults. CenturyLink to also uncover four MHs. MH426 (sheet 20 on CAD), MH420, MH425, and MH440 (sheet 21 on CAD). Vaults are located on the shoulder and will be a soft surface disturbance. No hard surf | Not listed | [WO19-0075](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/WO19-0075/) |
| Jan 24, 2018 | Alteration or repair | Intercept existing (future) verizon vault near the intersection of commerce st & S 9th st and trench and bore (1) 2" conduit along commerce st to S 11th st. Turning west on S 11th st and ending at the existing vault in the travel lane. Pull fiber cable through. Place vault at S 11th st & commerce st | Not listed | [WO16-0083](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/WO16-0083/) |
| Jul 18, 2017 | Other | Installation of fiber optic cable. Required to be done off Link hours, see WO16-0083 which si the associated WO for this NV request. | Not listed | [NVAR17-0019](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/NVAR17-0019/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

33 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2026 | [950 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/950-broadway/) | 180 ft W | Other | Concrete Restoration of a vaulted Sidewalk panel | $5,000 | [WO25-0096](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/WO25-0096/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 22 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | [909 A St](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/909-a-st/) | 820 ft NE | Fire systems | Fire Alarm Tenant Improvement | $10,860 | [FIREC26-0200](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/FIREC26-0200/) |
| Oct 13, 2026 | [901 Pacific Ave # 1/2](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/901-pacific-ave-%23-1_2/) | 720 ft NE | Plumbing | Alter existing plumbing to support a commercial kitchen tenant improvement, including a hand sink, prep sink, three-compartment sink, mop sink, floor sink, electric water heater, and grease interceptor. Provide associated domestic water and indirect waste piping, and modify existing sink, sanitary w | $1,500 | [PLMBC26-0190](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/PLMBC26-0190/) |
| Oct 12, 2026 | [909 A St](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/909-a-st/) | 820 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Interior renovations of existing office space on Level 10 including selective demolitions, new finishes, new partitions, ceiling, doors and millwork in Commercial Bldg. | $2,300,000 | [BLDCA26-0248](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/BLDCA26-0248/) |
| Oct 8, 2026 | [901 Pacific Ave # 1/2](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/901-pacific-ave-%23-1_2/) | 720 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Interior Level 2 alteration of an existing 790 SF commercial tenant space for a Group B café/light food service use with accessory retail display and limited seating. Work includes nonstructural partitions, finishes, food-service equipment, lighting, and accessibility improvements. Plumbing and mech | $10,000 | [BLDCA26-0236](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/BLDCA26-0236/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [758 St Helens Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/758-st-helens-ave/) | 780 ft NW | Mechanical (HVAC) | Install ventilation including 2 restroom fans and Supply and exhaust fans for the kitchen at Cove's Cookies. | $16,832 | [MECHC26-0190](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/MECHC26-0190/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [909 A St](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/909-a-st/) | 820 ft NE | Fire systems | Modify existing system to protect tenant improvements to walls and ceilings in Commercial Bldg. | $6,180 | [FIREC26-0197](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/FIREC26-0197/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [1145 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/1145-broadway/) | 700 ft S | Fire systems | Replacement of diesel pump engine, pump end, controller. Like for like equipment at Tacoma Financial Center. | $50,000 | [FIREC26-0198](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/FIREC26-0198/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [949 Market St](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/949-market-st/) | 370 ft W | Mechanical (HVAC) | Install new gas-fired coffee roaster | $1,200 | [MECHC26-0058](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/MECHC26-0058/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [909 A St](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/909-a-st/) | 820 ft NE | Fire systems | Modify existing system to protect tenant improvements to walls and ceiling. | $59,682 | [FIREC26-0178](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/FIREC26-0178/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [1148 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/1148-broadway/) | 730 ft S | Plumbing | Like-for-like replacement of restroom fixtures (toilets and sinks) on 4 stories of Commercial Building, 2 restrooms per floor. Work associated with permit BLDCA26-0056. Existing urinals were not replaced. | $10,000 | [PLMBC26-0182](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/PLMBC26-0182/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [1145 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/1145-broadway/) | 700 ft S | Alteration or repair | Demolish all non-structural walls per plan to create an open office floor plan. Replace ceiling tiles. No plumbing or mechanical scope | $155,000 | [BLDCA26-0157](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/BLDCA26-0157/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [1201 Pacific Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/1201-pacific-ave/) | 770 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Interior tenant improvement of new walls, doors and casework on partial Level 16 in Commercial Bldg. | $80,000 | [BLDCA26-0216](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/BLDCA26-0216/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [1250 Pacific Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/1250-pacific-ave/) | 830 ft SE | Mechanical (HVAC) | Ductwork modifications to accommodate two new offices in Municipal Bldg. | $4,152 | [MECHC26-0154](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/MECHC26-0154/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [1250 Pacific Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/1250-pacific-ave/) | 830 ft SE | Fire systems | relocate / add 3 heads for wall changes | $4,289 | [EFIRES26-0011](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/EFIRES26-0011/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [1313 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/1313-broadway/) | 1,000 ft S | Sign | Erect (1) illuminated SF Fascia (Wall) sign at Commencement Bank. | $5,000 | [SIGN26-0051](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/SIGN26-0051/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [1144 Market St](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/1144-market-st/) | 820 ft SW | Grading | Overlay and restripe of YMCA parking lot. | $33,000 | [SDEV26-0220](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/SDEV26-0220/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [1250 Pacific Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/1250-pacific-ave/) | 830 ft SE | Plumbing | Job #108643054/CIs. Night work noise variance needed for crew to complete gas service retirement at property 1250 PACIFIC AVE. Crew would be working from 11p-4a on two separate nights. Night work would be completed under approved permit #RUTI26-0229. | Not listed | [NVAR26-0026](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/NVAR26-0026/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [747 Market St](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/747-market-st/) | 980 ft NW | Other | Restriping lines and installing road markings throughout the city of tacoma. | Not listed | [NVAR26-0025](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/NVAR26-0025/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [1137 Commerce St](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/1137-commerce-st/) | 830 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Remove existing "glue down" delineators. Install new yellow safety curbing and delineators, match existing spacing. Leave existing curbing in place. Replace existing orange delineators with yellow delineators at Theater District Station. Work will occur Sundays 7PM through Mondays 4AM. | Not listed | [NVAR26-0017](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/NVAR26-0017/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [1148 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/1148-broadway/) | 730 ft S | Fire systems | Install fire alarm for tenant improvement | $6,840 | [FIREC26-0085](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/FIREC26-0085/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [758 St Helens Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/758-st-helens-ave/) | 780 ft NW | Plumbing | Furnish and install 2 lavatory sinks, 1 water closet, 1 three-compartment sink, 1 hand sink, and 1 prep sink. Reinstall existing water heater, grease interceptor, 1 water closet, and 2 floor sinks at Cove Cookies. Approved - field revision - 09/03/2026 - update to approved drawings | $26,700 | [PLMBC26-0066](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/PLMBC26-0066/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [1148 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/1148-broadway/) | 730 ft S | Fire systems | Add and relocated pendent heads for ti area | $10,887 | [FIREC26-0075](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/FIREC26-0075/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 10 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2026 | [1301 A St](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/1301-a-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Mechanical (HVAC) | Replace existing Computer room AC unit like-for-like. Replace existing water cooled condensing unit like-for-like. Rework ductwork and piping. | $47,190 | [MECHC26-0126](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/MECHC26-0126/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [1301 A St](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/1301-a-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Plumbing | Replace 1 existing sink with new in Pantry 335. connect existing piping to new fixture. | $4,383 | [PLMBC26-0130](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/PLMBC26-0130/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [737 Fawcett Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/737-fawcett-ave/) | 0.24 mi NW | Fire systems | Relocation/ Addition of sprinkler heads for new wall and ceiling construction | $2,000 | [FIREC26-0080](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/FIREC26-0080/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [737 Fawcett Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/737-fawcett-ave/) | 0.24 mi NW | Plumbing | Replacing 1 sink with new | $1,000 | [PLMBC26-0147](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/PLMBC26-0147/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [955 Tacoma Ave S](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/955-tacoma-ave-s/) | 0.20 mi W | Fire systems | Install Starlink Cellular Monitoring Communicator to transmit monitoring signals from existing FACP. No other changes to the existing system or building. | $2,700 | [FIREC26-0112](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/FIREC26-0112/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [1137 Dock St](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/1137-dock-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Grading | The original Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) remedial action conducted in the observed RA 3 erosional area included construction of a thick slope cap in 2003. Repairs were made to this RA 3 area in 2007 to remove an observed debris mound near the top of | $1,139,000 | [SDEV25-0130](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/SDEV25-0130/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [737 Fawcett Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/737-fawcett-ave/) | 0.24 mi NW | Fire systems | Relocate one existing notification devices and remove three notification devices. | $2,200 | [EFIREA26-0018](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/EFIREA26-0018/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [737 Fawcett Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/737-fawcett-ave/) | 0.24 mi NW | Mechanical (HVAC) | Provide a 3 ton split system heat pump, refrigerant pipe, duct, and diffusers at commercial building. | $60,295 | [MECHC26-0045](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/MECHC26-0045/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [737 Fawcett Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/737-fawcett-ave/) | 0.24 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Selective demolition of interior walls, doors, ceilings, and lighting, along with removal of existing mechanical ductwork, plumbing piping, and fire sprinkler piping as required. Envelope work consists of new insulation at the underside of the roof at Level 2. Interior improvements include construct | $258,000 | [BLDCA26-0070](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/BLDCA26-0070/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [1313 Market St](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/1313-market-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Roofing | Tear off existing roof Install (2) layer of 3.3" polyiso (R-38) Install (1) layer of 1/2" coverboard Install 60 mil white PVC membrane | $73,606 | [ESTRIP26-0009](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/ESTRIP26-0009/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

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## More on this street

Other addresses on Broadway with permits, nearest house number first:

- [950 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/950-broadway/): newest permit Jul 23, 2026
- [1102 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/1102-broadway/): newest permit Dec 29, 2025
- [1117 Broadway # 301](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/1117-broadway-%23-301/): newest permit Aug 7, 2025
- [1127 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/1127-broadway/): newest permit Jun 25, 2025
- [1130 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/1130-broadway/): newest permit Mar 11, 2026
- [1135 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/1135-broadway/): newest permit Jan 6, 2026
- [1145 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/1145-broadway/): newest permit Sep 30, 2026
- [1148 Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/1148-broadway/): newest permit Sep 9, 2026
- [732 Broadway # 302](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/732-broadway-%23-302/): newest permit Jun 12, 2025
- [728 Broadway # 1b](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/728-broadway-%23-1b/): newest permit Aug 5, 2025

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Map, all 5 permits at this address and 33 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/955-broadway/