# Building permits at 1617 42nd Ave E, Seattle, WA

New buildings permitted at two addresses within 200 ft since May 1, the largest $854,951.

One permit on record here. The newest, Mar 11: New project description (WEST UNIT RECORD):Construct WEST new one family dwelling (SFR3). Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 10 more permits since May 1. The nearest permit for a new building is 120 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 11, 2026 | New building | New project description (WEST UNIT RECORD):Construct WEST new one family dwelling (SFR3) per plan. (Establish use as (3) single family residences per land use code. Construct (3) new one family dwellings per plan. Review and processing for three records under 7090525-CN.) | $415,331 | [7106136-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7106136-CN/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 2 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2026 | [1602 41st Ave E](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1602-41st-ave-e/) | 170 ft SW | 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/) | 120 ft SW | 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/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 3 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2026 | [1608 39th Ave E](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1608-39th-ave-e/) | 760 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 10, 2026 | [1827 Mcgilvra Blvd E](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1827-mcgilvra-blvd-e/) | 780 ft 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 28, 2026 | [1525 42nd Ave E](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1525-42nd-ave-e/) | 330 ft S | 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/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 5 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | [1212 42nd Ave E](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1212-42nd-ave-e/) | 0.25 mi 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 12, 2026 | [1608 38th Ave E](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1608-38th-ave-e/) | 0.22 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/) |
| 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/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [1922 42nd Ave E](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1922-42nd-ave-e/) | 0.20 mi N | Roofing | Replace window siding and roofing of multifamily structure in kind subject to field inspection STFI. | $344,000 | [7143104-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7143104-CN/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [1922 42nd Ave E](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1922-42nd-ave-e/) | 0.20 mi N | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace siding and windows (in-kind) to the north building (MADISON COURT APTS) subject to field inspection. | $344,000 | [7141282-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7141282-CN/) |

## More on this street

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

- [1615 42nd Ave E](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1615-42nd-ave-e/): newest permit Mar 11, 2026
- [1613 42nd Ave E](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1613-42nd-ave-e/): newest permit Mar 11, 2026
- [1529 42nd Ave E](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1529-42nd-ave-e/): newest permit Jan 9, 2026
- [1525 42nd Ave E](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1525-42nd-ave-e/): newest permit May 28, 2026
- [1922 42nd Ave E](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1922-42nd-ave-e/): newest permit May 15, 2026
- [1212 42nd Ave E](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1212-42nd-ave-e/): newest permit Sep 16, 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 11:38 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

Map, the one permit at this address and 10 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1617-42nd-ave-e/
