# Building permits at 1909 N 55th St, Seattle, WA One permit on record here. The newest, Nov 20, 2024: Allow new attached accessory dwelling unit to existing single family use per land use code. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 14 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 0.24 mi away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Nov 20, 2024 | Addition | Allow new attached accessory dwelling unit to existing single family use per land use code. Construct alterations and additions to change one-family to two-family dwelling per plan | $112,546 | [7034923-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7034923-CN/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 14 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 2, 2026 | [1834 N 54th St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1834-n-54th-st/) | 200 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Construct interior alterations to existing single family residence per STFI | $150,000 | [7160979-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7160979-CN/) | | Jul 10, 2026 | [1830 N 54th St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1830-n-54th-st/) | 220 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Interior alterations to existing single family residence subject to field inspection (STFI) | $5,000 | [7152129-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7152129-CN/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 6 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 9, 2026 | [5432 Kirkwood Pl N](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/5432-kirkwood-pl-n/) | 790 ft E | Alteration or repair | Construct alterations to two-family dwelling per plan. | $7,345 | [7117087-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7117087-CN/) | | Aug 10, 2026 | [1828 N 53rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1828-n-53rd-st/) | 440 ft SW | Addition | Allow housing for one (1) new stacked dwelling unit in an existing structure per land use code. Construct addition and substantial alterations for a two-family dwelling per plan. | $558,870 | [7137700-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7137700-CN/) | | Jul 27, 2026 | [1831 N 52nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1831-n-52nd-st/) | 820 ft S | Roofing | Residential reroof only; no structural changes. Remove existing shingles. No planned plywood replacement but if needed will use 1/2" CDX. Install Owens Corning Duration shingles. | $15,715 | [7154952-RR](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7154952-RR/) | | Jun 16, 2026 | [2116 N 51st St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/2116-n-51st-st/) | 990 ft S | Addition | Construct addition and substantial alterations to existing one-family dwelling per plan. | $230,646 | [7127239-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7127239-CN/) | | May 13, 2026 | [5547 Wallingford Ave N](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/5547-wallingford-ave-n/) | 880 ft NW | Fence, wall or deck | Construct new accessory structure per STFI | $35,000 | [7142939-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7142939-CN/) | | May 13, 2026 | [5521 Canfield Pl N](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/5521-canfield-pl-n/) | 420 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Construct alterations to existing one-family dwelling at upper level subject to field inspection (STFI). | $85,000 | [7128412-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7128412-CN/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 6 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 21, 2026 | [1413 N 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1413-n-55th-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Roofing | Remove existing shingles. Replace all 50 sheets CDX. Install Certainteed Patriot XL shingles | $14,390 | [7163494-RR](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7163494-RR/) | | Jul 27, 2026 | [5702 Woodlawn Ave N](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/5702-woodlawn-ave-n/) | 0.20 mi NW | Addition | Construct substantial alterations and additions for one-family dwelling per plan. | $518,022 | [7130783-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7130783-CN/) | | Jun 30, 2026 | [2203 N 59th St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/2203-n-59th-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Roofing | Residential reroof only; no structural changes. Remove existing shingles. No planned plywood but if plywood is needed we will replace with 1/2" CDX. Install new Owens Corning Duration Flex shingles. | $26,996 | [7150749-RR](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7150749-RR/) | | Jun 16, 2026 | [1420 N 53rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1420-n-53rd-st/) | 0.24 mi W | New building | Construct detached garage and exterior deck attached to existing one-family dwelling subject to field inspection (STFI) | $40,000 | [7148276-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7148276-CN/) | | May 19, 2026 | [5215 Kirkwood Pl N](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/5215-kirkwood-pl-n/) | 0.23 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Construct engineered seismic retrofit one family dwelling subject to field inspection STFI. | $3,944 | [7143541-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7143541-CN/) | | May 5, 2026 | [5545 Woodlawn Ave N](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/5545-woodlawn-ave-n/) | 0.21 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Construct alterations to existing one-family dwelling subject-to-field inspection (STFI). | $238,600 | [7137258-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7137258-CN/) | ## Zoning requests nearby Hearings are public: you can comment or attend. Dates can move; check the city's page before you go. | Status | Hearing | Address | Distance | Request | Case | City's words | Filed | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Requested | | 2257 N 56th St | 770 ft E | Land Use Application to adjust the boundary between two parcels of land | [3044256-LU](https://services.seattle.gov/portal/customize/LinkToRecord.aspx?altId=3044256-LU) | "Application Completed" | 2026-10-06 | ## More on this street Other addresses on N 55th St with permits, nearest house number first: - [2315 N 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/2315-n-55th-st/): newest permit Mar 9, 2025 - [2336 N 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/2336-n-55th-st/): newest permit Jul 8, 2026 - [1413 N 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1413-n-55th-st/): newest permit Sep 21, 2026 - [116 N 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/116-n-55th-st/): newest permit Feb 12, 2026 --- Source: Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections permit data (https://cos-data.seattle.gov/d/76t5-zqzr), City of Seattle. Checked 2026-10-12 12:48 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/ Zoning requests come from the Seattle land use permits (https://cos-data.seattle.gov/d/ht3q-kdvx), City of Seattle. We read it Oct 12, 12:48 UTC. Map, the one permit at this address and 14 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1909-n-55th-st/