# Building permits at 604 NE 78th St, Seattle, WA New buildings permitted at three addresses within a quarter mile since May 1, the largest $261,153. One permit on record here. The newest, Apr 21: Alterations to existing one family dwelling subject to field inspection (STFI). Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 11 more permits since May 1. The nearest permit for a new building is 510 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Apr 21, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Alterations to existing one family dwelling subject to field inspection (STFI). | $4,000 | [7138175-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7138175-CN/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 11 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### Next door (under 250 ft), 1 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 3, 2026 | [531 NE 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/531-ne-79th-st/) | 150 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Construct alterations to existing one family dwelling to replace garage door and site improvements for new retaining wall per plan. | $20,000 | [7145491-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7145491-CN/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 5 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 9, 2026 | [514 NE 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/514-ne-79th-st/) | 380 ft NW | Addition | Construct new one family dwelling per plan. ( Allow housing for new detached dwelling unit per land use code. Construct addition and alterations to existing one family dwelling and construct new one family dwelling per plan. Review and processing for 2 records under 7139478-CN) | $155,925 | [7146166-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7146166-CN/) | | Sep 4, 2026 | [516 NE 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/516-ne-79th-st/) | 350 ft NW | Addition | Construct addition and alterations to existing one-family dwelling per plan. (Allow housing for new detached dwelling unit per land use code. Construct addition and alterations to existing one-family dwelling and construct new one-family dwelling per plan. Project includes removal of accessory struc | $104,695 | [7139478-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7139478-CN/) | | Jul 30, 2026 | [809 NE 80th St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/809-ne-80th-st/) | 510 ft NE | New building | Allow new detached accessory dwelling unit to existing single family use per land use code. Construct new one-family dwelling per plan. | $229,512 | [7108206-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7108206-CN/) | | Jul 13, 2026 | [7802 Roosevelt Way NE](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/7802-roosevelt-way-ne/) | 990 ft E | New building | Construct alterations to existing dwelling per plan (Allow housing for one new detached dwelling unit per land use code. Existing detached dwelling to remain with alterations. Construct new one-family dwelling; review and process for two records under 7133441-CN). | $1,000 | [7143973-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7143973-CN/) | | Jul 10, 2026 | [7540 9th Ave NE](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/7540-9th-ave-ne/) | 830 ft SE | Fence, wall or deck | Construct accessory structure to existing single family residence subject to field inspection (STFI). | $4,692 | [7149879-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7149879-CN/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 5 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 15, 2026 | [8100 Roosevelt Way NE](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/8100-roosevelt-way-ne/) | 0.24 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Construct alterations to basement level of a one-family dwelling subject to field inspection (STFI) | $89,712 | [7145000-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7145000-CN/) | | Jul 13, 2026 | [1010 NE 78th St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1010-ne-78th-st/) | 0.20 mi E | New building | Construct new one-family dwelling per plan (Allow housing for one new detached dwelling unit per land use code. Existing detached dwelling to remain with alterations. Construct new one-family dwelling review and process for two records under 7133441-CN). | $261,153 | [7133441-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7133441-CN/) | | Jul 1, 2026 | [7617 Latona Ave NE](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/7617-latona-ave-ne/) | 0.23 mi W | Roofing | We will be removing the current composition shingles. We will then plan to replace 73 sheets of the decking with new 1/2" cdx plywood. We will then install new composition shingles. Like for like replacement. | $28,800 | [7151012-RR](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7151012-RR/) | | May 31, 2026 | [7602 Latona Ave NE](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/7602-latona-ave-ne/) | 0.22 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Construct voluntary seismic retrofit per STFI | $5,000 | [7142881-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7142881-CN/) | | May 4, 2026 | [7550 Roosevelt Way NE](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/7550-roosevelt-way-ne/) | 0.20 mi E | Alteration or repair | Replace 2 windows like for like nail fin installation vinyl windows U-factor.30 or better per manufacturer's specifications subject to field inspection STFI. | $6,631 | [7141129-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7141129-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 | | 460 NE Maple Leaf Pl | 0.22 mi SW | Land Use Application to subdivide one development site into four unit lots | [3043660-LU](https://services.seattle.gov/portal/customize/LinkToRecord.aspx?altId=3043660-LU) | "Corrections Required" | 2025-12-08 | ## More on this street Other addresses on NE 78th St with permits, nearest house number first: - [1010 NE 78th St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/1010-ne-78th-st/): newest permit Jul 13, 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 19:59 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 13, 14:48 UTC. Map, the one permit at this address and 11 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/604-ne-78th-st/