# Building permits at 120 E 5th St, Tempe, AZ

Nine permits on record here. The newest, Oct 29, 2025: Replacement of air handling units & replacment of vav terminal units - 2nd floor of bldg 1. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 11 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Replacement of air handling units & replacment of vav terminal units - 2nd floor of bldg 1 | $2,000,000 | [BP250851](https://nearbypermits.com/tempe/permit/BP250851/) |
| Jun 25, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Installation of access control system | $11,375 | [BP251239](https://nearbypermits.com/tempe/permit/BP251239/) |
| Oct 3, 2024 | Alteration or repair | ADA Site Improvements | $250,000 | [BP241740](https://nearbypermits.com/tempe/permit/BP241740/) |
| Oct 24, 2022 | Electrical | Elevator modernization and related electrical and mechanical upgrades | $306,020 | [BP221132](https://nearbypermits.com/tempe/permit/BP221132/) |
| Oct 24, 2022 | Electrical | Elevator modernization and related electrical and mechanical upgrades | $333,190 | [BP221131](https://nearbypermits.com/tempe/permit/BP221131/) |
| Oct 16, 2020 | Electrical | Replace access control system | $190,000 | [BP191104](https://nearbypermits.com/tempe/permit/BP191104/) |
| Aug 3, 2020 | Alteration or repair | Ti forensic lab | $120,000 | [BP191760](https://nearbypermits.com/tempe/permit/BP191760/) |
| Nov 5, 2019 | Electrical | Temp generator | $10,000 | [BP191631](https://nearbypermits.com/tempe/permit/BP191631/) |
| Nov 5, 2019 | Electrical | Mech and electrical work | $150,000 | [BP191630](https://nearbypermits.com/tempe/permit/BP191630/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 5 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2026 | [101 E 6th St](https://nearbypermits.com/tempe/address/101-e-6th-st/) | 700 ft S | Plumbing | Sanctuary Building Permit for utility relocation(s) | $3,000 | [BP252406](https://nearbypermits.com/tempe/permit/BP252406/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [545 S Mill Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/tempe/address/545-s-mill-ave/) | 940 ft SW | Mechanical (HVAC) | HVAC Replacement (emergency replacement) | $30,000 | [BP261307](https://nearbypermits.com/tempe/permit/BP261307/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [525 S Mill Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/tempe/address/525-s-mill-ave/) | 910 ft SW | Demolition | Pbi- demo exterior hardscape *schedule 181 building courtesy inspection once permit issued* -see plans | $100 | [BP261368](https://nearbypermits.com/tempe/permit/BP261368/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [25 E 5th St](https://nearbypermits.com/tempe/address/25-e-5th-st/) | 430 ft SW | Alteration or repair | (Landlord Improvements) Site work, General repairs, new accessible restroom and kitchenette, and new mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems. | $500,000 | [BP261014](https://nearbypermits.com/tempe/permit/BP261014/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [21 E 6th St](https://nearbypermits.com/tempe/address/21-e-6th-st/) | 810 ft S | Plumbing | Shower valve replacement only | $600 | [BP261091](https://nearbypermits.com/tempe/permit/BP261091/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 6 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2026 | [699 S Mill Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/tempe/address/699-s-mill-ave/) | 0.22 mi SW | Mechanical (HVAC) | Replacement of (1) HVAC Unit on Roof for Building | $19,584 | [BP261829](https://nearbypermits.com/tempe/permit/BP261829/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [712 S Forest Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/tempe/address/712-s-forest-ave/) | 0.22 mi S | Pool or spa | Installation of a Jumbotron by the Pool & Canopy | $23,000 | [BP252317](https://nearbypermits.com/tempe/permit/BP252317/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [520 S Mill Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/tempe/address/520-s-mill-ave/) | 0.21 mi SW | Mechanical (HVAC) | Replace rooftop a/c unit like for like | $39,397 | [BP261664](https://nearbypermits.com/tempe/permit/BP261664/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [34 E 7th St](https://nearbypermits.com/tempe/address/34-e-7th-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Alteration or repair | TI-Exterior modifications limited to north porch to be more similar to original historic plan. Approximately 2,200 SF interior for restaurant dining, bars, restroom and support spaces. | $400,000 | [BP261160](https://nearbypermits.com/tempe/permit/BP261160/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [51 W 3rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/tempe/address/51-w-3rd-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Alteration or repair | Installation of access control system - 4th floor | $10,000 | [BP260792](https://nearbypermits.com/tempe/permit/BP260792/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [699 S Mill Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/tempe/address/699-s-mill-ave/) | 0.22 mi SW | Alteration or repair | TI -SUITE 117 existing cafe and bakery tenant improvement within a mixed-use building. Schedule 181 building courtesy inspection after permit issued | $1,000 | [BP261105](https://nearbypermits.com/tempe/permit/BP261105/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

We don't list zoning cases for Tempe yet. Look them up on the city's Board of Adjustment page: https://www.tempe.gov/government/city-clerk-s-office/boards-and-commissions/active-boards-commissions-committees-and-other-public-bodies/board-of-adjustment

## More on this street

Other addresses on E 5th St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [117 E 5th St](https://nearbypermits.com/tempe/address/117-e-5th-st/): newest permit Jun 26, 2025
- [140 E 5th St](https://nearbypermits.com/tempe/address/140-e-5th-st/): newest permit Jun 10, 2025
- [60 E 5th St](https://nearbypermits.com/tempe/address/60-e-5th-st/): newest permit Feb 3, 2025
- [31 E 5th St](https://nearbypermits.com/tempe/address/31-e-5th-st/): newest permit Aug 15, 2025
- [25 E 5th St](https://nearbypermits.com/tempe/address/25-e-5th-st/): newest permit Jun 8, 2026
- [1901 E 5th St](https://nearbypermits.com/tempe/address/1901-e-5th-st/): newest permit Mar 25, 2026
- [1923 E 5th St](https://nearbypermits.com/tempe/address/1923-e-5th-st/): newest permit Dec 5, 2025
- [2015 E 5th St](https://nearbypermits.com/tempe/address/2015-e-5th-st/): newest permit Nov 25, 2024
- [2155 E 5th St](https://nearbypermits.com/tempe/address/2155-e-5th-st/): newest permit Feb 11, 2025
- [2435 E 5th St](https://nearbypermits.com/tempe/address/2435-e-5th-st/): newest permit Sep 17, 2026

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Source: Tempe Community Development, Building Safety permit data (https://www.arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=55b38626464d48cb94e81cb8227d6fde), City of Tempe, CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Checked 2026-10-09 03:50 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

Map, all 9 permits at this address and 11 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/tempe/address/120-e-5th-st/
