# Building permits at 5847 16th Ave S, Seattle, WA New buildings permitted at two addresses within 750 ft since May 1, the largest $546,257. Two permits on record here. The newest, Feb 25: Construct substantial alterations and repairs to unit in a two-family dwelling subject to field inspection. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 3 more permits since May 1. The nearest permit for a new building is 620 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Feb 25, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Construct substantial alterations and repairs to unit in a two-family dwelling subject to field inspection (STFI) | $98,500 | [7130930-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7130930-CN/) | | Dec 12, 2012 | Alteration or repair | Construct Alts. to replace doors windows and install air blend fan for King Co. Residential Aircraft Noise Remedy Impr. Program Group S-32 per floor plan and subject to field inspection. | $44,132 | [6343283-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6343283-CN/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 3 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 2 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 31, 2026 | [5563 A 16th Ave S](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/5563-a-16th-ave-s/) | 620 ft N | New building | Establish use as housing for two attached dwelling units per land use code. Existing detached dwelling to remain. Construct two-family dwelling per plan. Project includes removal of detached accessory structure (shed). | $546,257 | [7120664-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7120664-CN/) | | Jul 20, 2026 | [1708 S Orcas St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1708-s-orcas-st/) | 720 ft NE | New building | Allow housing for one new detached dwelling unit per land use code. Existing detached dwelling to remain. Construct new one-family dwelling per plan. | $238,451 | [7138484-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7138484-CN/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 1 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jun 19, 2026 | [6285 Airport Way S](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/6285-airport-way-s/) | 0.24 mi S | Alteration or repair | Fire damage repair in unit at existing multi-family building subject to field inspection (STFI) | $10,000 | [7139168-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7139168-CN/) | ## Zoning requests nearby There are no zoning requests on file within ¼ mi. Seattle's feed was last read Oct 11. ## More on this street Other addresses on 16th Ave S with permits, nearest house number first: - [5849 16th Ave S](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/5849-16th-ave-s/): newest permit Mar 6, 2026 - [5331 16th Ave S](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/5331-16th-ave-s/): newest permit Oct 1, 2025 - [3322 16th Ave S](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/3322-16th-ave-s/): newest permit Feb 14, 2025 - [3121 16th Ave S](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/3121-16th-ave-s/): newest permit Nov 24, 2025 - [3016 16th Ave S](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/3016-16th-ave-s/): newest permit Apr 3, 2025 - [2917 16th Ave S](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/2917-16th-ave-s/): newest permit Dec 31, 2025 - [2311 16th Ave S](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/2311-16th-ave-s/): newest permit Mar 20, 2025 --- Source: Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections permit data (https://cos-data.seattle.gov/d/76t5-zqzr), City of Seattle. Checked 2026-10-12 03:04 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 11, 23:48 UTC. Map, both permits at this address and 3 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/5847-16th-ave-s/