City of Detroit Buildings, Safety Engineering and Environmental Department

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Permit issuer

The City of Detroit issued a $3.9 million building permit on October 19, 2026, for an interior build-out on the 37th floor at 1208 Woodward Ave that changes the space's use to a condominium. The address is Hudson's Detroit, the tower built on the block where the J.L. Hudson department store once stood.

Updated Nov 1

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Issued permit BLD2023-00815

Detroit issued a building permit on October 20 for a 10-unit apartment building at 282 Smith St in the North End neighborhood. The two-story project, with a contractor's estimate of $1.4 million, was authorized under grant #35-23 from the city's Board of Zoning Appeals.

Updated Oct 26

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As of September 2026: Issued the building permit

The City of Detroit has issued a building permit for a $1.3 million renovation of 12400 Kelly Road. The project will turn a vacant bank into the Hub Laundromat & Cafe, a 4,500-square-foot space with laundry machines, a cafe, and a community meeting room.

Updated Sep 30

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As of September 2026: Issuing authority for construction permits

The City of Detroit issued a $16 million building permit on September 24, 2026, for a new four-story, 78-unit multi-family dwelling at 2033 Russell St in Lafayette Park. The project includes 45 studio, 27 one-bedroom, and 6 two-bedroom units, plus site work. The permit authorizes construction but doesn't say when work starts or finishes.

Updated Sep 28