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Every building permit DC issued in 16th Street Heights in the last 30 days. Bigger projects (demolitions, additions and new buildings) are numbered on the map and listed in full; every permit follows, grouped by type.

Last 30 days

Building permits
67
permits issued
3
bigger projects, numbered on the map
1
bigger projects new this week

67 of 67 permits have map coordinates. Applicant and owner names are never shown.

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  1. 1516 Varnum St NW
    AdditionNew this weekB260102738.9427°N 77.0351°W
    This project consist of minor interior renovations to existing row house. Replace existing hot water heating system. Install new tortch down roof on rooms at rear. Install new HVAC forced air system. New electrical heavy up.
  2. 1504 Crittenden St NW
    AdditionB260941538.9470°N 77.0352°W
    This permit application is submitted to revise the previously approved building permits (Permit Nos. B2506463 and B2602859). The proposed revisions include the following: 1. Remove the existing first-floor framing and replace it with new TJI floor joists. 2. Remove the proposed steel posts, steel beams, and associated F2 foundation. 3. Provide support for one of the three proposed deck posts
  3. 1412 Delafield Pl NW
    AdditionB260522638.9488°N 77.0341°W
    Renovation of three-levels interior of the house, including installing new floors, removal of some non structural walls, renovation of bathrooms and kitchen. Construction of an addition in the back of the house, and a new deck.
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67 permits shown · last 30 days3 numbered
77.050°W77.045°W77.040°W77.035°W77.030°W38.935°N38.940°N38.945°N38.950°N38.955°N38.960°N0500 mNRenovation & repair: 1336 MISSOURI AVE NW 20011Electrical, plumbing & mechanical: 1337 KENNEDY ST NW 20011Electrical, plumbing & mechanical: 1212 MADISON ST NW 20011Minor work: 1608 WEBSTER ST NW 20011Electrical, plumbing & mechanical: 4242 MATHEWSON DR NW 20011Electrical, plumbing & mechanical: 4625 BLAGDEN AVE NW 20011Renovation & repair: 4615 14TH ST NW 20011Electrical, plumbing & mechanical: 1732 TAYLOR ST NW 20011Electrical, plumbing & mechanical: 1212 MADISON ST NW 20011Electrical, plumbing & mechanical: 1227 MADISON ST NW 20011Electrical, plumbing & mechanical: 4900 GEORGIA AVE NW 20011Minor work: 1414 DELAFIELD PL NW 20011Minor work: 1503 DELAFIELD PL NW 20011Minor work: 1511 VARNUM ST NW 20011Electrical, plumbing & mechanical: 1412 DELAFIELD PL NW 20011Electrical, plumbing & mechanical: 1221 KENNEDY ST NW 20011Renovation & repair: 1365 KENNEDY ST NW 20011Renovation & repair: 4520 13TH ST NW 20011Renovation & repair: 4110 ARKANSAS AVE NW 20011Electrical, plumbing & mechanical: 1936 UPSHUR ST NW 20011Minor work: 5713 COLORADO AVE NW 20011Electrical, plumbing & mechanical: 5723 13TH ST NW 20011Renovation & repair: 1612 VARNUM ST NW 20011Electrical, plumbing & mechanical: 5723 13TH ST NW 20011Renovation & repair: 4615 14TH ST NW 20011Electrical, plumbing & mechanical: 4900 GEORGIA AVE NW 20011Renovation & repair: 4801 BLAGDEN AVE NW 20011Electrical, plumbing & mechanical: 1319 EMERSON ST NW 20011Electrical, plumbing & mechanical: 1516 HAMILTON ST NW 20011Electrical, plumbing & mechanical: 1212 INGRAHAM ST NW 20011Electrical, plumbing & mechanical: 1212 MADISON ST NW 20011Renovation & repair: 1319 EMERSON ST NW 20011Minor work: 1510 HAMILTON ST NW 20011Renovation & repair: 1319 EMERSON ST NW 20011Home businesses: 4417 COLORADO AVE NW 20011Home businesses: 1415 HAMILTON ST NW 20011Renovation & repair: 1221 KENNEDY ST NW 20011Electrical, plumbing & mechanical: 1817 VARNUM ST NW 20011Electrical, plumbing & mechanical: 5242 COLORADO AVE NW 20011Minor work: 1359 JEFFERSON ST NW 20011Electrical, plumbing & mechanical: 1829 RANDOLPH ST NW 20011Home businesses: 4107 18TH ST NW 20011Minor work: 1207 DELAFIELD PL NW 20011Renovation & repair: 1310 KENNEDY ST NW 20011Renovation & repair: 1221 KENNEDY ST NW 20011Renovation & repair: 1412 ALLISON ST NW 20011Electrical, plumbing & mechanical: 1221 KENNEDY ST NW 20011Minor work: 5202 13TH ST NW 20011Home businesses: 5503 13TH ST NW 20011Home businesses: 3900 16TH ST NW 538 20011Renovation & repair: 4615 14TH ST NW 20011Renovation & repair: 5716 16TH ST NW 20011Minor work: 4715 16TH ST NW 20011Electrical, plumbing & mechanical: 1507 DECATUR ST NW 20011Electrical, plumbing & mechanical: 1212 INGRAHAM ST NW 20011Electrical, plumbing & mechanical: 1507 DECATUR ST NW 20011Electrical, plumbing & mechanical: 1507 DECATUR ST NW 20011Other: 4615 14TH ST NW 20011Renovation & repair: 4615 14TH ST NW 20011Electrical, plumbing & mechanical: 5711 16TH ST NW 20011Renovation & repair: 4615 14TH ST NW 20011Renovation & repair: 1855 TAYLOR ST NW 20011Renovation & repair: 1312 BUCHANAN ST NW 20011Renovation & repair: 1824 RANDOLPH ST NW 20011321
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Every permit

67 permits · 6 types

Newest first within each type. Each row shows the address, issue date, DC permit number and the work described on the permit.

Additions3
  • 1516 Varnum St NW
    B2601027Addition alteration repairProject 1 on the list ↑

    This project consist of minor interior renovations to existing row house. Replace existing hot water heating system. Install new tortch down roof on rooms at rear. Install new HVAC forced air system. New electrical heavy up.

  • 1504 Crittenden St NW
    B2609415Addition alteration repairProject 2 on the list ↑

    This permit application is submitted to revise the previously approved building permits (Permit Nos. B2506463 and B2602859). The proposed revisions include the following: 1. Remove the existing first-floor framing and replace it with new TJI floor joists. 2. Remove the proposed steel posts, steel beams, and associated F2 foundation. 3. Provide support for one of the three proposed deck posts

  • 1412 Delafield Pl NW
    B2605226Addition alteration repairProject 3 on the list ↑

    Renovation of three-levels interior of the house, including installing new floors, removal of some non structural walls, renovation of bathrooms and kitchen. Construction of an addition in the back of the house, and a new deck.

Renovation & repair21
  • 1336 Missouri Ave NW
    SOL2602634Solar system

    We are building another elevated solar power system on top of this roof. This system will be a CREF and the actual system size is 174.70 Kw using 2 different types of modules: Heliene (530w) & Talesun (620w). Because your system wont allow me to input different modules I had to submit the application under all Talesun modules which equal 177.94kW system size. However, the actual system size is 174

  • 4615 14th St NW
    AH2700104Miscellaneous

    Afterhours activities per the scope on permits B2208398 and B2502968, as endorsed by the ANC 4E Commissioner. Applicable work hours between 4am-7pm to be extended to all eligible calendar thru 12/31/26

  • 1365 Kennedy St NW
    AN2500118-EXT-1Permit
  • 4520 13th St NW
    DK2600495Deck

    New covered deck in rear yard. Pressure treated wood framing, posts, railings, decking and concrete pier footings.

  • 4110 Arkansas Ave NW
    SOL2602731Solar system

    HISTORIC Rooftop PV solar system; 22 flush mounted panels installed 0.5' above the TPO membrane surface

  • 4615 14th St NW
    SOL2601333Solar system

    Site of Capital Traction Company Car Barn Installation of Solar Equipment - including mounting, grounding and accessories for complete system

  • 1612 Varnum St NW
    SOL2700098Solar system

    To install 16.2 KWdc on the roof of the building.

  • 4801 Blagden Ave NW
    F2600949Fence

    Proposed 4 feet high black wrought-iron ornamental fence, typical around the property. At the northeast corner, provide 7 feet high brick masonry pillars with 4 feet high black wrought-iron ornamental fence panels between pillars to enclose the future pool deck area. Future swimming pool and pool deck are not included in this permit and will be submitted under a separate permit.

  • 1319 Emerson St NW
    B2601026Alteration and repair

    To install steel pergola over existing parking pad of detached single family home.

  • 1319 Emerson St NW
    SOL2600849-EXT-1Permit
  • 1221 Kennedy St NW
    B2508104-EXT-1Permit
  • 1412 Allison St NW
    B2606480Alteration and repair

    "The project includes removing the existing deck to provide a screened porch. The project also includes converting the existing storage area in the cellar to a habitable bedroom by relocating the existing water heater and boiler to provide a new door way to the proposed bedroom. The proposed bedroom floor will be lowered 4" min to provide the required 7'-0" of headroom. The existing exterior walls

  • 1221 Kennedy St NW
    E2600513-EXT-1Permit
  • 1310 Kennedy St NW
    RW2600127Retaining wall

    Like for like repair And replacement.

  • 4615 14th St NW
    AH2700047Miscellaneous

    Request to perform afterhour activities per the scope approved under B2208398 and B2502968 for the upcoming Federal Holiday on 10/12/2026 between the hours of 7am-7pm. ANC 4E endorsement has been provided to proceed with this work

  • 5716 16th St NW
    B2700253Alteration and repair

    Tear off existing underlayment, ice and water, shingle, drip edge, flashing, and trim. Install new underlayment, ice and water, shingle, drip edge, flashing, and trim.

  • 4615 14th St NW
    AH2700031Miscellaneous

    Afterhours activities per the scope on permits B2208398 and B2502968, as endorsed by the ANC 4E Commissioner. Applicable work hours between 4am-7pm to be extended to all eligible calendar thru 12/31/26

  • 4615 14th St NW
    AH2700032Miscellaneous

    Request to perform afterhour activities per the scope approved under B2208398 and B2502968 for the upcoming Federal Holiday on 10/12/2026 between the hours of 4am-7am. ANC 4E endorsement has been provided to proceed with this work

  • 1855 Taylor St NW
    F2600993Fence

    162' of 7' tall wood fence. Remove existing fence.

  • 1824 Randolph St NW
    B2700133Alteration and repair

    Remove and replace 6 windows, renewal by andersen, no structural changes, no widening of existing openings

  • 1312 Buchanan St NW
    B2700139Alteration and repair

    Remove and replace 1 storm door, renewal by andersen, no structural changes, no widening of existing openings

Electrical, plumbing & mechanical27
  • 1212 Madison St NW
    E2701146Electrical
  • 1337 Kennedy St NW
    E2701171Electrical

    Electrical Trade Permit

  • 4242 Mathewson Dr NW
    E2701094Electrical
  • 1732 Taylor St NW
    E2700975Electrical
  • 1227 Madison St NW
    E2701049Electrical
  • 4625 Blagden Ave NW
    P2700926Plumbing and gas
  • 1212 Madison St NW
    P2700944Plumbing and gas
  • 4900 Georgia Ave NW
    E2700909Electrical
  • 1412 Delafield Pl NW
    E2700841Electrical
  • 1221 Kennedy St NW
    M2700340Mechanical
  • 1936 Upshur St NW
    P2700726Plumbing and gas
  • 5723 13th St NW
    M2700303Mechanical
  • 4900 Georgia Ave NW
    P2700715Plumbing and gas
  • 5723 13th St NW
    P2700716Plumbing and gas
  • 1319 Emerson St NW
    E2700670Electrical
  • 1516 Hamilton St NW
    P2700608Plumbing and gas
  • 1212 Ingraham St NW
    P2700633Plumbing and gas

    Plumbing trade Permit

  • 1212 Madison St NW
    M2700240Mechanical
  • 5242 Colorado Ave NW
    E2700510Electrical
  • 1817 Varnum St NW
    P2700427Plumbing and gas
  • 1829 Randolph St NW
    P2700415Plumbing and gas
  • 1221 Kennedy St NW
    E2700428Electrical
  • 1507 Decatur St NW
    E2700286Electrical
  • 1212 Ingraham St NW
    E2700317Electrical
  • 1507 Decatur St NW
    M2700110Mechanical
  • 1507 Decatur St NW
    P2700243Plumbing and gas
  • 5711 16th St NW
    P2700181Plumbing and gas
Home businesses5
  • 4417 Colorado Ave NW
    HO2700112
  • 1415 Hamilton St NW
    HO2700095
  • 4107 18th St NW
    HO2700086
  • 5503 13th St NW
    HO2700058
  • 3900 16th St NW 538
    HO2700057
Minor work10
  • 1608 Webster St NW
    PP2700498Plumbing
  • 1414 Delafield Pl NW
    PP2700446Plumbing
  • 1503 Delafield Pl NW
    PP2700468Plumbing
  • 1511 Varnum St NW
    PP2700439Plumbing
  • 5713 Colorado Ave NW
    BP2700381Building
  • 1510 Hamilton St NW
    PP2700325Plumbing
  • 1359 Jefferson St NW
    BP2700231Building
  • 1207 Delafield Pl NW
    BP2700195Building
  • 5202 13th St NW
    EH2700174Electrical - heavy up
  • 4715 16th St NW
    GF2700155Gas fitting
Other1
  • 4615 14th St NW
    EN2601875Elevator - new

    Install two (2) new traction elevators capcity 4500 lbs speed 200 fpm

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Open Data DC: Building Permits (DOB), refreshed nightly. Each permit is placed at the coordinates DC records for it. Boundary: ANC 4E, single-member districts 4E01 through 4E06, including Crestwood west of 16th Street (Open Data DC). DC's 16TH ST HEIGHTS planning area also runs south into Petworth, which has its own site.. These permits were issued Oct 6 to Nov 2.