Updated: Dec 16, 2025
Location and Projects
Address
640 S 4th St, Louisville, KY, 40202
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VBNA (formerly Voelker Blackburn Niehoff Architects) is a full service architecture firm. We maintain a commitment to a collaborative approach to architecture, engaging our clients as partners in the design process.
From BuildZoom: Vbn a, 640 S 4th St, Louisville, KY (Owned by: John Niehoff) holds a Architect license and 11 other licenses according to the Louisville license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 121 ranks in the top 1% of 34,794 Kentucky licensed contractors.
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Vbn a Louisville
Quality
121
99th percentile
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We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Vbn a has a BuildZoom score of 121, which places them above 99% of 34,794 contractors in Kentucky.
Activity
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4 projects
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2025 |
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8 projects
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2024 |
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1 project
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Vbn a has worked on at least
13.0 projects over the past 3 years.
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This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
Experience
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4 projects
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New Constructions |
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3 projects
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Commercial Renovations |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Vbn a mostly works on
new construction
and commercial renovation
projects.
Pricing
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1 project
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$100k-$250k |
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4 projects
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$250k-$500k |
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1 project
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$500k-$1mil |
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4 projects
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$1mil+ |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $2,250,000. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.
226 n 17th st foundation only for 36 unit senior housing building 20 781sf foundation only. three story vb sprinklered construction for 36 units slab-on-grade foundation. shall comply with 2018 kbc. foundation is at owners risk per kbc section 107.3.3. fire dept approval for underground water lines for fire suppression must be obtained prior to full construction. released for construc... see more
Valuation:
$6,800,000
Permit #:
COM-FND-25-00008
Status:
issued
Fee:
$160
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Storage building for fire science vehicles (no repair work to be done on vehicles/or any equipment) and equipment (helmets jackets hoses etc. no hazardous materials). approved per 25-crf-0008 use group s-1 construction type iib (no wood allowed). 2 600sf one story non-sprinklered building two man doors (exits) and three overhead garage doors. restrooms shall comply with ansi 2009 occu... see more
Valuation:
$950,000
Permit #:
COM-NEW-25-00037
Status:
issued
Fee:
$364
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
410 s 1st st commercial addition change of use short term rental constructing an addition onto an existing commercial office building and the interior will be changed from a previous office building (b occupancy) to a short-term residential use (r1 occupancy) 497sf addition of stairways and elevators in 16666sf change of use and interior alteration project. scope-of-work to demolish e... see more
Valuation:
$2,000,000
Permit #:
COM-ADD-25-00056
Status:
issued
Fee:
$2,802
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Constructing an addition onto an existing commercial office building and the interior will be changed from a previous office building (b occupancy) to a short-term residential use (r1 occupancy)
Valuation:
$2,500,000
Permit #:
COM-ADD-24-00075
Status:
withdrawn
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior renovation: walls framed for redesign of apartments 012 122 & 222. cosmetic to include replacement of cabinets and fixtures. work is not outside of the existing footprint nor are there any changes to emergency egress
Valuation:
$4,975,000
Permit #:
RES-ALT-22-00942
Status:
complete
Fee:
$110
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior renovation: locker room to training fitness classroom. work will include non load bearing walls removed and walls framed for window door frames. work is not outside of the existing footprint nor are there any changes to emergency egress. dmt
Valuation:
$495,000
Permit #:
COM-ALT-22-00276
Status:
complete
Fee:
$289
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Addition one story steel frame slab on grade to include new stair and ramp at rear entry. no retaining walls. shall comply with 2018 kbc: shall not encroach any easements or required yards. separate permit required for trades. dmt revised 2/20/2020. see new bathroom layout. lm
Valuation:
$2,180,900
Permit #:
COM-ALT-19-00152
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,663
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
36 unit senior housing building
Valuation:
$6,800,000
Permit #:
COM-NEW-25-00045
Status:
plancheck
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New construction: one story steel frame slab on grade. vault is truss plans. no retaining walls. shall comply with 2018 kbc: egress path shall remain clear and unlocked at all times. shall not encroach any easements or required yards. separate permit required for sprinklers and trades. dmt
Valuation:
$1,990,000
Permit #:
COM-NEW-20-00162
Status:
expired
Fee:
$989
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Conversion of an existing storage building into a 4 143 sf hotel. 491sf addition includes mechanical and housekeeping
Valuation:
$400,000
Permit #:
COM-ADD-24-00052
Status:
canceled
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Zoned c2 regional center on sewers/no flood per lojic fairdale fire dept. use group a2; construction type iiib; two story sprinklered 10, 200sf building. occupant load 536. shall provide at least one accessible entrance into the facility per section 1105.1.6 and throughout building. per section 1023 interior exit stairways and ramps connecting two story shall be one hour fire resistan... see more
Valuation:
$100,000
Permit #:
COM-ALT-22-00120
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,634
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Existing 1537 sf retail space to be converted to a small ramen restaurant. new kitchen restroom hood greasetrap and service are are to be added
Valuation:
$250,000
Permit #:
COM-ALT-23-00626
Status:
complete
Fee:
$281
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
A-12 410 s 1st st renovation conversion of an office building to a short term rental facility
Valuation:
$2,500,000
Permit #:
COM-ALT-24-00538
Status:
withdrawn
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Renovation of an existing apartment and office building
Valuation:
$400,000
Permit #:
COM-ALT-23-00081
Status:
issued
Fee:
$988
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Technology training center at 1701-1711 w market st 2402-004577 building reno
Valuation:
$5,800,000
Permit #:
COM-ALT-24-00010
Status:
approved
Fee:
$949
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Technology training center at 1701-1711 w market st
Valuation:
$5,500,000
Permit #:
COM-NEW-24-00002
Status:
withdrawn
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Alteration of an existing two-story vb buidling; conversion of a retail/office space to a mixed use a3/r1 short term rental occupancy. new enclosed interior exit stairway adjacent to the property line to be built for second story unit egress. less than 50% of the commercial area mechanicals and lighting to remain
Valuation:
$250,000
Permit #:
COM-ALT-24-00488
Status:
complete
Fee:
$700
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
6000 brownsboro rd 1957sf jcps ballard hs stadium storage building. this project consists of the construction of a new metal building. shall comply with ansi a117.1 & kbc 2018. occupant loads as per architect: 40 persons. exterior walls and structural are a pre-engineered building type. windows are polycarbonate units. roof structure consists of steel purlins and metal roof. floors ar... see more
Valuation:
$162,185
Permit #:
COM-NEW-20-00120
Status:
complete
Fee:
$274
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Project consists of construction of a renovation to an existing school. mep work is the majority of the project and includes a full replacement of hvac electrical and lighting and sprinkler plumbing renovations. the school consists of approximately 241, 000 s.f. windows are aluminum storefront wall units. floor finishes include vct carpet and ceramic tile. interior walls are cmu and/... see more
Valuation:
$22,786,000
Permit #:
COM-ALT-20-00670
Status:
applied
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Alteration to an existing mixed-use warehouse building with business and mercantile occupied areas. scope includes new mercantile area and partial alteration to the existing storage area; second story business area to remain untouched
Valuation:
$450,000
Permit #:
COM-ALT-23-00731
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,253
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Verified License
| License # | 101261-2439 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Louisville |
| Type | Architect |
| Business Type | Limited Liability Company (Llc) |
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Verified License
| License # | 101261-2439 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Louisville |
| Type | Architect |
| Business Type | Limited Liability Company (Llc) |
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Verified License
| License # | 101261-2439 |
| Status | Active |
| Type | Architect |
| Business Type | Limited Liability Company (Llc) |
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Verified License
| License # | 4604 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Kentucky |
| Type | Architect |
| Business Type | Limited Liability Company (Llc) |
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| License # | 4604 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Kentucky |
| Type | architect |
| Business Type | Limited Liability Company (Llc) |
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Verified License
| License # | 101261-2439 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Louisville |
| Type | Architect |
| Business Type | Limited Liability Company (Llc) |
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Verified License
| License # | 101261-2439 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Louisville |
| Type | Architect |
| Business Type | Limited Liability Company (Llc) |
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Verified License
| License # | 101261-2439 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Louisville |
| Type | Architect |
| Business Type | Limited Liability Company (Llc) |
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Verified License
| License # | 101261-2439 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Louisville |
| Type | Architect |
| Business Type | Limited Liability Company (Llc) |
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Verified License
| License # | 101261-2439 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Louisville |
| Type | Architect |
| Business Type | Limited Liability Company (Llc) |
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Verified License
| License # | 101261-2439 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Louisville |
| Type | Architect |
| Business Type | Limited Liability Company (Llc) |
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Inactive License
| License # | 101261-2439 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Louisville |
| Type | Architect |
| Business Type | Limited Liability Company (Llc) |
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121
BuildZoom Score
Insured
| Insurer | Cincinnati Casualty Company |
| Insured up to | $2,000,000 |
22
Permits
- Building permit records show that Vbn a has worked on 22 permitted projects.
Vbn a Employees
JF
John Fisk
Owner
JN
John Niehoff
Owner
PB
Patrick Blackburn
Owner
SV
Stanley Voelker
Owner