# Building permits at 227 31st Ave E, Seattle, WA 227 31st Ave E: demolition permitted Jul 1, 2025, a new building Aug 4, 2025. Two permits on record here. The newest, Aug 4, 2025: (Establish use as single-family dwelling unit with an attached accessory dwelling unit per land use code.). Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 13 more permits since May 1. Four are new buildings, the nearest 130 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 4, 2025 | New building | (Establish use as single-family dwelling unit with an attached accessory dwelling unit per land use code.) Construct new two family dwelling per plan. | $569,518 | [7073764-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7073764-CN/) | | Jul 1, 2025 | Demolition | Demolish residential building per plans | Not listed | [7073765-DM](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7073765-DM/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 13 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### Next door (under 250 ft), 5 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jun 9, 2026 | [220 31st Ave E](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/220-31st-ave-e/) | 180 ft E | New building | Construct NORTHEAST one-family dwelling per plan. [Establish single-family use per land use code. Construct one-family dwellings per plan. Review and processing for (4) construction records under 7098132-CN.] | $367,376 | [7110169-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7110169-CN/) | | Jun 9, 2026 | [218 31st Ave E](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/218-31st-ave-e/) | 190 ft SE | New building | Construct SOUTHEAST one-family dwelling per plan. [Establish single-family use per land use code. Construct one-family dwellings per plan. Review and processing for (4) construction records under 7098132-CN.] | $367,376 | [7110168-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7110168-CN/) | | Jun 9, 2026 | [222 31st Ave E](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/222-31st-ave-e/) | 130 ft SE | New building | Construct NORTHWEST one-family dwelling per plan. [Establish single-family use per land use code. Construct one-family dwellings per plan. Review and processing for (4) construction records under 7098132-CN.] | $357,852 | [7110167-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7110167-CN/) | | Jun 3, 2026 | [216 31st Ave E](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/216-31st-ave-e/) | 150 ft SE | New building | Construct SOUTHWEST one-family dwelling per plan. [Establish single-family use per land use code. Construct one-family dwellings per plan. Review and processing for (4) construction records under 7098132-CN.] | $357,852 | [7098132-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7098132-CN/) | | May 29, 2026 | [218 31st Ave E](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/218-31st-ave-e/) | 190 ft SE | Demolition | Demolish existing two family dwelling per plan. | $1,361,221 | [7098134-DM](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7098134-DM/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 4 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 1, 2026 | [3330 E John St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/3330-e-john-st/) | 820 ft E | Fence, wall or deck | Allow housing for one new stacked dwelling unit within an existing structure per land use code. Construct alterations for a two-family dwelling per plan. | $270,000 | [7062389-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7062389-CN/) | | Sep 25, 2026 | [2822 E Thomas St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/2822-e-thomas-st/) | 660 ft W | Alteration or repair | Construct alterations to existing one family dwelling per STFI | $98,200 | [7126504-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7126504-CN/) | | Jul 18, 2026 | [3107 E John St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/3107-e-john-st/) | 380 ft S | Fence, wall or deck | Construct an eco-block retaining wall accessory to a single-family residence per plans | $50,000 | [7032500-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7032500-CN/) | | May 9, 2026 | [200 30th Ave E](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/200-30th-ave-e/) | 280 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Construct interior non-structural alterations to living/dining kitchen and bathroom of existing one-family dwelling subject to field inspection (STFI) | $325,000 | [7140805-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7140805-CN/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 4 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 20, 2026 | [130 34th Ave E](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/130-34th-ave-e/) | 0.20 mi SE | Roofing | Alterations to roof and support to a single dwelling unit subject to field inspection. | $25,000 | [7159022-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7159022-CN/) | | Aug 11, 2026 | [1811 29th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1811-29th-ave/) | 0.23 mi SW | Demolition | Demolish one-family dwelling without basement per plan. | $800,000 | [7149458-DM](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7149458-DM/) | | Jul 14, 2026 | [3323 E Harrison St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/3323-e-harrison-st/) | 0.19 mi NE | Fence, wall or deck | Replace 13 windows and 1 patio door like for like in existing single family residence subject to field inspection. Stfi. | $16,236 | [7153046-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7153046-CN/) | | Jun 17, 2026 | [228 27th Ave E](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/228-27th-ave-e/) | 0.21 mi W | Roofing | Construct alterations (water damage repairs) to existing roof deck of existing one dwelling unit per subject-to-field-inspection (STFI). | $30,000 | [7145595-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7145595-CN/) | --- Source: Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections permit data (https://cos-data.seattle.gov/d/76t5-zqzr). Checked 2026-10-04 02:10 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/