# Building permits at 1525 42nd Ave E, Seattle, WA

New buildings permitted at two addresses within 350 ft since May 1, the largest $854,951.

Two permits on record here. The newest, May 28: Construct alterations to existing one-family dwelling subject-to-field inspection (STFI). Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 7 more permits since May 1. The nearest permit for a new building is 270 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Construct alterations to existing one-family dwelling subject-to-field inspection (STFI). | $60,000 | [7145058-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7145058-CN/) |
| Apr 25, 2008 | Fence, wall or deck | Construct/enclose rear deck into living space of existing single family residence per plan Subject to Field Inspection (STFI). | $12,010 | [6178677-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6178677-CN/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 4 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | [1212 42nd Ave E](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1212-42nd-ave-e/) | 980 ft S | Alteration or repair | Construct additions and substantial alteration to existing single family residence per plan. | $668,409 | [7120509-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7120509-CN/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [1608 39th Ave E](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1608-39th-ave-e/) | 860 ft W | Roofing | -Tear-off and dispose (1) one layer of existing materials & prep plywood deck for new roof.-Completely resheet the entire deck with 1/2" CDX plywood.-Install CertainTeed Integrity roofing system including all components and CertainTeed Landmark Pro shingles in Cinder Black.-Install new seamless alum | $16,200 | [7156991-RR](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7156991-RR/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [1602 41st Ave E](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1602-41st-ave-e/) | 300 ft NW | New building | Construct West two family dwelling per plan (Establish use as single family residence per land use code. Construct (1) one family dwelling and (1) two family dwelling per plan. Review and processing for 2 records under 7119457-CN) | $470,039 | [7129179-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7129179-CN/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [1604 A 41st Ave E](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1604-a-41st-ave-e/) | 270 ft NW | New building | Construct East one family dwelling per plan (Establish use as single family residence per land use code. Construct (1) one family dwelling and (1) two family dwelling per plan. Review and processing for 2 records under 7119457-CN) | $854,951 | [7119457-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7119457-CN/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 3 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | [1608 38th Ave E](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1608-38th-ave-e/) | 0.24 mi W | Alteration or repair | Construct interior alterations to kitchen remodel for one family dwelling subject to field inspection STFI. | $20,000 | [7156946-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7156946-CN/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [1827 Mcgilvra Blvd E](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1827-mcgilvra-blvd-e/) | 0.20 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Construct alterations to existing single family residence per STFI | $11,564 | [7147377-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7147377-CN/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [1510 38th Ave E](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1510-38th-ave-e/) | 0.23 mi W | Alteration or repair | Interior alternations to existing single family house STFI | $750,000 | [7144033-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7144033-CN/) |

## More on this street

Other addresses on 42nd Ave E with permits, nearest house number first:

- [1529 42nd Ave E](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1529-42nd-ave-e/): newest permit Jan 9, 2026
- [1613 42nd Ave E](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1613-42nd-ave-e/): newest permit Mar 11, 2026
- [1615 42nd Ave E](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1615-42nd-ave-e/): newest permit Mar 11, 2026
- [1617 42nd Ave E](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1617-42nd-ave-e/): newest permit Mar 11, 2026
- [1212 42nd Ave E](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1212-42nd-ave-e/): newest permit Sep 16, 2026
- [1922 42nd Ave E](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1922-42nd-ave-e/): newest permit May 15, 2026
- [2029 42nd Ave E](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/2029-42nd-ave-e/): newest permit Oct 23, 2024
- [2320 42nd Ave E](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/2320-42nd-ave-e/): newest permit May 13, 2026
- [2342 42nd Ave E](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/2342-42nd-ave-e/): newest permit Dec 18, 2025

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Source: Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections permit data (https://cos-data.seattle.gov/d/76t5-zqzr), City of Seattle. Checked 2026-10-06 15:31 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

Map, both permits at this address and 7 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1525-42nd-ave-e/