# Building permits at 4820 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA

3944 S Angeline St: demolition and a new building, both permitted May 4.

Three permits on record here. The newest, Mar 26, 2025: To establish use as General Retail Sales and Service per land use code. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 21 more permits since May 1. Two are for new buildings, the nearest 970 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2025 | Alteration or repair | To establish use as General Retail Sales and Service per land use code. Construct shell alterations for future dog grooming tenant and voluntary seismic retrofit to existing building occupy per plan. | $1,000,000 | [6945808-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6945808-CN/) |
| May 12, 2017 | Alteration or repair | Construct alterations to storefront of an existing commercial building per plans | $14,000 | [6574342-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6574342-CN/) |
| Jul 29, 2016 | Alteration or repair | Soft demo to existing commercial space subject to field inspection (STFI). Revision 12/16/16: Tenant improvements is existing commercial building in middle unit for Molly Moons subject to field inspection | $150,000 | [6547792-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6547792-CN/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 3 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | [3717 A S Angeline St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/3717-a-s-angeline-st/) | 190 ft N | Alteration or repair | Replace windows in existing openings in Unit A in multifamily building subject to field inspection (STFI) | $16,550 | [7164564-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7164564-CN/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [3822 S Edmunds St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/3822-s-edmunds-st/) | 210 ft E | Alteration or repair | Construct voluntary seismic retrofit to existing multifamily building per plan. | $9,400 | [7147681-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7147681-CN/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [3705 S Edmunds St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/3705-s-edmunds-st/) | 220 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Construct tenant improvements for dance studio at ground floor of existing commercial building occupy per plan | $15,000 | [7145748-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7145748-CN/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 12 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 | [3806 S Ferdinand St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/3806-s-ferdinand-st/) | 370 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Construct alterations to roof including seismic upgrades of existing URM building per plan. | $100,000 | [7145008-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7145008-CN/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [3527 S Hudson St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/3527-s-hudson-st/) | 930 ft SW | Roofing | Remove existing shingles. Replace planned 16 sheets 1/2" CDX. Install Owens Corning Duration shingles. | $23,995 | [7162486-RR](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7162486-RR/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [4567 Rainier Ave S](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4567-rainier-ave-s/) | 980 ft NW | Demolition | Demolish funeral services building garage walls and foundation to remain per plan. | $143,006 | [7151960-DM](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7151960-DM/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [3939 S Americus St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/3939-s-americus-st/) | 980 ft NE | Addition | Construct substantial alterations for second floor addition to existing one-family dwelling per plan. | $199,553 | [7149594-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7149594-CN/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [3946 S Edmunds St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/3946-s-edmunds-st/) | 940 ft E | Alteration or repair | Construct interior alterations to one family dwelling subject to field inspection STFI. | $8,000 | [7159706-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7159706-CN/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [3818 S Angeline St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/3818-s-angeline-st/) | 410 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Construct initial tenant improvements in multi-use building on Level 3 (Church of Hope) occupy per plan. | $400,000 | [7040524-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7040524-CN/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [3710 S Angeline St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/3710-s-angeline-st/) | 310 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Initial tenant improvement for a gymnasium (The Little Gym) on the first floor of a mixed-use building occupy per plan. Change of use from general retail sales and services to indoor sports and recreation per land use code. Mechanical included. | $438,254 | [7128233-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7128233-CN/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [3806 S Ferdinand St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/3806-s-ferdinand-st/) | 370 ft SE | Roofing | Replacement of existing uninsulated asphaltic roofing system with insulated single-ply membrane roofing system including associated flashings saddles gutters and downspouts.seismic upgrades to existing roof including roof re-sheathing interior roof-to-wall anchorage and parapet bracing. | $100,000 | [7142557-RR](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7142557-RR/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [3944 S Angeline St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/3944-s-angeline-st/) | 970 ft E | New building | Construct new northeast one-family dwelling (Unit 1) per plan. (Establish use as two (2) single family residences per land use code. Construct two (2) new one-family dwellings per plan. Review and processing for two records under 7100976. Existing dwelling to remain) | $258,164 | [7102950-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7102950-CN/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [3944 S Angeline St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/3944-s-angeline-st/) | 970 ft E | Demolition | Demolish one-family dwelling per plan. Includes removal of accessory structure (garage). | $400,000 | [7100977-DM](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7100977-DM/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [3944 S Angeline St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/3944-s-angeline-st/) | 970 ft E | New building | Construct new northwest one-family dwelling (Unit 1) per plan. (Establish use as two (2) detached dwelling units per land use code. Construct two (2) new detached accessory dwelling units per plan. Review and processing for two records under 7100976. Existing dwelling to remain) | $258,164 | [7100976-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7100976-CN/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [4724 Rainier Ave S](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4724-rainier-ave-s/) | 480 ft N | Alteration or repair | Change of use from general retail sales and services to restaurant per land use code. Construct tenant improvement for a new coffee shop at main floor in Suite D of existing mixed use building occupy per plan. | $250,000 | [7124952-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7124952-CN/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 6 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | [3944 S Americus St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/3944-s-americus-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Construct alterations to condo unit #3944 in existing multifamily building per STFI | $75,000 | [7165343-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7165343-CN/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [4795 A 35th Ave S](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4795-a-35th-ave-s/) | 0.19 mi W | Alteration or repair | Construct alterations to existing townhouse (West unit) at deck for new helical pile per plan. | $5,000 | [7147738-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7147738-CN/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [3936 S Americus St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/3936-s-americus-st/) | 0.19 mi NE | Addition | Construct alterations to existing one-family dwelling no additions per plan. | $230,000 | [7147304-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7147304-CN/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [5033 37th Ave S](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/5033-37th-ave-s/) | 0.20 mi S | Roofing | Tear off existing 1 layer of TPO roofing down to roof deck Inspect roof deck for dry rot Installation of 2 layers of 2.6'' polyiso mechanically attached (to bring the roof up to code) Installation of 1/2'' HD Coverboard mechanically attached for fire rating Installation of crickets around drains to  | $231,243 | [7157131-RR](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7157131-RR/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [3251 S Ferdinand St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/3251-s-ferdinand-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Window replacements to existing one-family dwelling subject-to-field inspection (STFI). | $13,088 | [7147194-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7147194-CN/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [5041 37th Ave S](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/5041-37th-ave-s/) | 0.22 mi S | Addition | Construct alterations and addition at roof level of two-family dwelling per plan. | $50,000 | [7099345-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7099345-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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In review |  | 3913 S Americus St | 740 ft NE | Land Use application to adjust the boundary between two parcels of land | [3043888-LU](https://services.seattle.gov/portal/customize/LinkToRecord.aspx?altId=3043888-LU) | "Corrections Required" | 2026-04-13 |
| In review |  | 3226 S Edmunds St | 0.23 mi W | Land Use Application to subdivide one development site into six unit lots | [3042833-LU](https://services.seattle.gov/portal/customize/LinkToRecord.aspx?altId=3042833-LU) | "Corrections Required" | 2025-04-28 |
|  |  | 3934 S Angeline St | 870 ft E | Land Use Application to subdivide one development site into two unit lots | [3043887-LU](https://services.seattle.gov/portal/customize/LinkToRecord.aspx?altId=3043887-LU) | "Completed" | 2026-02-12 |
|  |  | 3930 S Angeline St | 860 ft E | Land Use Application to subdivide one development site into two unit lots | [3043883-LU](https://services.seattle.gov/portal/customize/LinkToRecord.aspx?altId=3043883-LU) | "Completed" | 2026-02-11 |

## More on this street

Other addresses on Rainier Ave S with permits, nearest house number first:

- [4724 Rainier Ave S](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4724-rainier-ave-s/): newest permit May 1, 2026
- [5016 Rainier Ave S](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/5016-rainier-ave-s/): newest permit Nov 7, 2024
- [4567 Rainier Ave S](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4567-rainier-ave-s/): newest permit Sep 14, 2026
- [4437 Rainier Ave S](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4437-rainier-ave-s/): newest permit Dec 15, 2025
- [4225 Rainier Ave S](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4225-rainier-ave-s/): newest permit Mar 2, 2026
- [4215 Rainier Ave S](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4215-rainier-ave-s/): newest permit Mar 13, 2026
- [4058 Rainier Ave S](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4058-rainier-ave-s/): newest permit Apr 14, 2026
- [5601 Rainier Ave S](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/5601-rainier-ave-s/): newest permit Feb 3, 2026
- [4025 Rainier Ave S](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4025-rainier-ave-s/): newest permit May 16, 2025
- [4005 Rainier Ave S](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4005-rainier-ave-s/): newest permit May 19, 2026

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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 2026-10-16 20:53 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 16, 20:48 UTC.

Map, all 3 permits at this address and 21 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4820-rainier-ave-s/
