Wondering what buildings are coming down or going up in Portland? Local building permit data can shine a light on what's under construction near you.

In the past week, the city issued 136 building permits, according to data from BuildZoom, a platform that helps homeowners and businesses with new construction and remodels.

Of those permits, 22 were for new building construction and the remainder were for repairs and renovations.

Read on for a selection of the most noteworthy new permits.

Residential Permits

New Construction

• Contractor Sunnyside Electric Corp received a permit for the new construction of a structure at 9406 SW Capitol Hwy.
  In the permit, the work scope is described as: "New service 200 amp."
• Contractor Lotus Plumbing Company received a permit for the new construction of a structure at 5113 SE 118th Ave.
  In the permit, the work scope is described as: "New sewer connection three feet from foundation to existing four sewer connection in driveway."
• Applicant Vast Electric Inc. received a permit for the new construction of a structure at 9228 SW 50th Ave.
  The permit defines the project's work scope as: "Wire new 2,800 square feet house with a 200 amp panel."
• Contractor John Hyland Construction Inc. received a permit for the new construction of a structure at 1818 SW 4th Ave.
  The permit defines the project's work scope as: "The occupant safety plan indicates how work on the stairs will be done while restricting occupants from the areas of work."
• Contractor Russell & Sons Plumbing Inc. received a permit for the new construction of a structure at 4615 NE 158th Ave.
  

Demolitions, Renovations and Repairs

• The city issued a permit for the addition of a structure at 7536 SE 20th Ave.
  The work is described as: "Bathroom remodel."
• Applicant Roth Zachry Heating Inc. was issued a permit for the addition of a structure at 4320 SE 46th Ave, Unit A.
  In the permit, the work scope is described as: "Basement remodel."
• Contractor JBE Custom Homes LLC was issued a permit for the repair/renovation of a residential structure at 4417 NE 77th Ave.
  The work is described as: "Remove interior bearing wall in living room, first floor; convert basement to living space with two-bedroom, new bathroom, new family room; enclose closet for furnace and water heater, relocate washer and dryer."
• The city issued a permit for the repair/renovation of a residential structure at 3060 NW Wilson St.
  In the permit, the work scope is described as: "Legalize conversion of portion of basement to living space; includes family room, bedroom; and bathroom in basement (three total); new concrete stairs at north elevation, new window wells at south elevation."
• Contractor Snap Electric Inc. received a permit for the addition of a structure at 1542 SE Poplar Ave.
  In the permit, the work scope is described as: "Remodel existing bathroom, converting bedroom into additional bathroom replacement install."

This story was created automatically using local building data from BuildZoom, then reviewed and augmented by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing.

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