# Building permits at 5016 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA

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

Two permits on record here. The newest, Nov 7, 2024: Construct interior tenant improvement of existing kitchen of the Royal Esquire Club subject to field. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 17 more permits since May 1. Two are for new buildings, the nearest 0.24 mi away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Construct interior tenant improvement of existing kitchen of the Royal Esquire Club subject to field inspection STFI. | $50,000 | [7055250-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7055250-CN/) |
| Jan 15, 2014 | Alteration or repair | Closed as incomplete - expired permit. Storefront renovations - Installation of new aluminum clad wood store front system and clear transom windows. Installation of new fabric awning. New light fixtures and new exterior paint. | $45,000 | [6393415-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6393415-CN/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 7 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 | [3806 S Ferdinand St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/3806-s-ferdinand-st/) | 540 ft N | 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/) | 960 ft W | 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/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [5033 37th Ave S](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/5033-37th-ave-s/) | 690 ft W | 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/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [3822 S Edmunds St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/3822-s-edmunds-st/) | 860 ft N | 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/) | 910 ft NW | 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/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [3806 S Ferdinand St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/3806-s-ferdinand-st/) | 540 ft N | 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 6, 2026 | [5041 37th Ave S](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/5041-37th-ave-s/) | 690 ft SW | 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/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 10 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/) | 0.20 mi 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/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [4215 S Dawson St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4215-s-dawson-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Addition | Construct alterations and additions for one-family dwelling per plan. | $80,998 | [7137684-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7137684-CN/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [3526 S Dawson St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/3526-s-dawson-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Demolition | Establish as vacant per the land use code. Demolish residential structures per plans | Not listed | [7117579-DM](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7117579-DM/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [3946 S Edmunds St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/3946-s-edmunds-st/) | 0.19 mi NE | 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/) | 0.22 mi N | 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 22, 2026 | [5046 35th Ave S](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/5046-35th-ave-s/) | 0.24 mi W | Alteration or repair | Construct alterations for one-family dwelling subject to field inspection [STFI]. | $30,000 | [7149246-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7149246-CN/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [3710 S Angeline St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/3710-s-angeline-st/) | 0.23 mi 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 4, 2026 | [3944 S Angeline St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/3944-s-angeline-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | 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/) | 0.24 mi NE | 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/) | 0.24 mi NE | 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/) |

## 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 | 0.25 mi N | 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 |
|  |  | 3543 S Bennett St | 0.24 mi SW | Land Use Application to subdivide one development site into three unit lots | [3044003-LU](https://services.seattle.gov/portal/customize/LinkToRecord.aspx?altId=3044003-LU) | "Published" | 2026-03-27 |
|  |  | 5209 Renton Ave S | 1,000 ft SW | Land Use Application to subdivide one development site into three unit lots | [3044072-LU](https://services.seattle.gov/portal/customize/LinkToRecord.aspx?altId=3044072-LU) | "Published" | 2026-05-12 |
|  |  | 4928 43rd Ave S | 0.22 mi E | Land Use Application to subdivide one development site into three unit lots | [3043881-LU](https://services.seattle.gov/portal/customize/LinkToRecord.aspx?altId=3043881-LU) | "Ready for Publication" | 2026-06-23 |
|  |  | 3934 S Angeline St | 0.23 mi NE | 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 | 0.24 mi N | 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:

- [4820 Rainier Ave S](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4820-rainier-ave-s/): newest permit Mar 26, 2025
- [4724 Rainier Ave S](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4724-rainier-ave-s/): newest permit May 1, 2026
- [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
- [5601 Rainier Ave S](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/5601-rainier-ave-s/): newest permit Feb 3, 2026
- [5701 Rainier Ave S](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/5701-rainier-ave-s/): newest permit Oct 9, 2025
- [5717 Rainier Ave S](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/5717-rainier-ave-s/): newest permit Aug 5, 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
- [5818 Rainier Ave S](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/5818-rainier-ave-s/): newest permit Feb 12, 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 2026-10-15 00:36 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 14, 23:18 UTC.

Map, both permits at this address and 17 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/5016-rainier-ave-s/
