# Building permits at 4402 40th Ave SW, Seattle, WA New buildings permitted at six addresses within a quarter mile since May 1, the largest $705,384. One permit on record here. The newest, Jun 15: Allow new attached accessory dwelling unit to existing single family use per land use code. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 15 more permits since May 1. The nearest permit for a new building is 510 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jun 15, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Allow new attached accessory dwelling unit to existing single family use per land use code. Construct alterations to lift structure and convert one-family dwelling to two-family dwelling per plan. | $126,504 | [7103679-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7103679-CN/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 15 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 11 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 24, 2026 | [4456 40th Ave SW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4456-40th-ave-sw/) | 550 ft S | Alteration or repair | Construct alterations to existing one family dwelling per plan. | $120,000 | [7147044-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7147044-CN/) | | Aug 5, 2026 | [4545 Fauntleroy Way SW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4545-fauntleroy-way-sw/) | 1,000 ft S | Alteration or repair | Construct interior alterations to existing retail space (Trader Joe's) per plan. Mechanical work included this permit. | $500,000 | [7125276-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7125276-CN/) | | Jul 31, 2026 | [4457 Fauntleroy Way SW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4457-fauntleroy-way-sw/) | 930 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Install storage racks at main floor of existing commercial building per plan. | $22,850 | [7137810-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7137810-CN/) | | Jul 24, 2026 | [4153 37th Ave SW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4153-37th-ave-sw/) | 810 ft E | New building | Allow housing for one new detached dwelling unit per land use code. Construct substantial alterations to convert detached garage to one-family dwelling per plan | $75,000 | [7136343-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7136343-CN/) | | Jul 16, 2026 | [4545 Fauntleroy Way SW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4545-fauntleroy-way-sw/) | 1,000 ft S | Other | Add and remove antennas and equipment on minor rooftop telecommunication facility per plan | $81,409 | [7070035-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7070035-CN/) | | Jun 11, 2026 | [4412 39th Ave SW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4412-39th-ave-sw/) | 340 ft E | Alteration or repair | Construct alterations to existing one-family dwelling per plan. | $30,000 | [7138765-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7138765-CN/) | | May 19, 2026 | [4043 40th Ave SW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4043-40th-ave-sw/) | 940 ft N | Alteration or repair | Construct alterations to one family dwelling subject to field inspection STFI. | $50,000 | [7143885-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7143885-CN/) | | May 13, 2026 | [4427 41st Ave SW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4427-41st-ave-sw/) | 570 ft SW | New building | Construct new (SW SFR4) one-family dwelling per plan. (Establish use as single family residences per land use code. Construct four new one family dwellings per plan. Review and processing for four records under 7089121-CN) | $421,133 | [7106543-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7106543-CN/) | | May 13, 2026 | [4425 41st Ave SW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4425-41st-ave-sw/) | 530 ft SW | New building | Construct new (NW SFR3) one-family dwelling per plan. (Establish use as single family residences per land use code. Construct four new one family dwellings per plan. Review and processing for four records under 7089121-CN) | $421,133 | [7106541-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7106541-CN/) | | May 13, 2026 | [4423 41st Ave SW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4423-41st-ave-sw/) | 520 ft SW | New building | Construct new (SE SFR2) one-family dwelling per plan. (Establish use as single family residences per land use code. Construct four new one family dwellings per plan. Review and processing for four records under 7089121-CN) | $416,361 | [7106539-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7106539-CN/) | | May 13, 2026 | [4421 41st Ave SW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4421-41st-ave-sw/) | 510 ft W | New building | Construct new (NE SFR1) one-family dwelling per plan. (Establish use as single family residences per land use code. Construct four new one family dwellings per plan. Review and processing for four records under 7089121-CN) | $416,361 | [7089121-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7089121-CN/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 4 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 9, 2026 | [4127 36th Ave SW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4127-36th-ave-sw/) | 0.24 mi E | Alteration or repair | Construct underpinning and foundation work to a one-family dwelling per plans | $160,000 | [7097440-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7097440-CN/) | | Jun 16, 2026 | [4045 37th Ave SW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4045-37th-ave-sw/) | 0.24 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Replace 1 window like for like nail fin installation vinyl window U-factor.30 or better per manufacturer's specifications in one family dwelling subject to field inspection STFI. | $3,017 | [7147968-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7147968-CN/) | | Jun 8, 2026 | [4136 A 44th Ave SW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4136-a-44th-ave-sw/) | 0.25 mi W | New building | Construct east two-family dwelling per plan. (Establish use as townhouse per land use code. Construct (2) two-family dwelling per plan. Review and processing for two records under 7106885-CN) | $705,384 | [7121039-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7121039-CN/) | | May 8, 2026 | [4140 California Ave SW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4140-california-ave-sw/) | 0.19 mi W | Alteration or repair | PVC membrane re-cover over the existing hot tar roof. Install a 60mil white PVC membrane to manufacturer's specification. | $45,000 | [7142332-RR](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7142332-RR/) | ## 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | In review | | 4055 42nd Ave SW | 0.22 mi NW | Land Use Application to subdivide one development site into four unit lots | [3043020-LU](https://services.seattle.gov/portal/customize/LinkToRecord.aspx?altId=3043020-LU) | "Corrections Required" | 2026-03-23 | | In review | | 4051 42nd Ave SW | 0.22 mi NW | Land Use Application to subdivide one development site into four unit lots | [3043101-LU](https://services.seattle.gov/portal/customize/LinkToRecord.aspx?altId=3043101-LU) | "Corrections Required" | 2026-03-23 | | | | 4425 41st Ave SW | 530 ft SW | Land Use Application to subdivide one development site into four unit lots | [3042988-LU](https://services.seattle.gov/portal/customize/LinkToRecord.aspx?altId=3042988-LU) | "Published" | 2026-03-12 | ## More on this street Other addresses on 40th Ave SW with permits, nearest house number first: - [4403 40th Ave SW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4403-40th-ave-sw/): newest permit Jan 14, 2026 - [4405 40th Ave SW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4405-40th-ave-sw/): newest permit Aug 18, 2025 - [4424 40th Ave SW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4424-40th-ave-sw/): newest permit Oct 3, 2025 - [4456 40th Ave SW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4456-40th-ave-sw/): newest permit Sep 24, 2026 - [4731 40th Ave SW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4731-40th-ave-sw/): newest permit Jan 7, 2025 - [4736 40th Ave SW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4736-40th-ave-sw/): newest permit Sep 9, 2025 - [4043 40th Ave SW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4043-40th-ave-sw/): newest permit May 19, 2026 - [5046 40th Ave SW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/5046-40th-ave-sw/): newest permit Mar 8, 2026 - [3729 40th Ave SW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/3729-40th-ave-sw/): newest permit Nov 24, 2025 - [3715 40th Ave SW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/3715-40th-ave-sw/): newest permit Oct 5, 2026 --- Source: Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections permit data (https://cos-data.seattle.gov/d/76t5-zqzr), City of Seattle. Checked 2026-10-13 01:03 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, 19:18 UTC. Map, the one permit at this address and 15 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4402-40th-ave-sw/