# Building permits at 1253 Sumner Rd SE, Washington, DC New buildings permitted at seven addresses within 900 ft since May 1. Six permits on record here. The newest, Jul 16: Revision to permit b2506912: to include the reconstruction of the existing front porch to its original. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 56 more permits (51 projects) since May 1. The nearest permit for a new building is 490 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 16, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Revision to permit b2506912: to include the reconstruction of the existing front porch to its original condition (same size 6'-2'' x 17'-7'') due to structural deterioration. Replacement of exterior siding and vapor barrier. Replacement and relocation of existing front windows and doors. | Not listed | [B2604348](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/B2604348/) | | Mar 13, 2026 | Electrical | | Not listed | [E2606526](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2606526/) | | Mar 9, 2026 | Plumbing | | Not listed | [P2605393](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/P2605393/) | | Mar 9, 2026 | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [M2601936](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/M2601936/) | | Sep 4, 2025 | Addition | Interior alterations to an existing single-family dwelling. Upgrade finishes, cabinetry, and appliances. No exterior work or additions proposed or authorized under the scope of this building permit. Work limited to INTERIOR ONLY. | Not listed | [B2506912](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/B2506912/) | | Jul 1, 2025 | Demolition | We are doing the Demo to remove the following Old Unusable Appliances? Bathroom Fixtures Waiting Flooring, Dry walls and Some of the Roofing to see the leak.? and Older Trash. | Not listed | [D2500201](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/D2500201/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 56 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### Next door (under 250 ft), 8 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 24, 2026 | [1230 Sumner Rd SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/1230-sumner-rd-se/) | 220 ft N | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [FB2600064](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/FB2600064/) | | Aug 14, 2026 | [1230 Sumner Rd SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/1230-sumner-rd-se/) | 220 ft N | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [M2604541](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/M2604541/) | | Jul 22, 2026 | [1231 Sumner Rd SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/1231-sumner-rd-se/) | 210 ft NW | Plumbing | | Not listed | [P2610028](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/P2610028/) | | May 25, 2026 | [1231 Sumner Rd SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/1231-sumner-rd-se/) | 210 ft NW | Plumbing | | Not listed | [P2607966](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/P2607966/) | | Jun 25, 2026 | [1230 Sumner Rd SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/1230-sumner-rd-se/) | 220 ft N | Electrical | | Not listed | [E2610284](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2610284/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [1231 Sumner Rd SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/1231-sumner-rd-se/) | 210 ft NW | Electrical | | Not listed | [E2609323](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2609323/) | | May 18, 2026 | [1231 Sumner Rd SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/1231-sumner-rd-se/) | 210 ft NW | Plumbing | | Not listed | [P2607722](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/P2607722/) | | May 13, 2026 | [2501 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/2501-martin-luther-king-jr-ave-se/) | 240 ft E | Plumbing | | Not listed | [P2607587](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/P2607587/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 37 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 29, 2026 | [2517 Sayles Pl SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/2517-sayles-pl-se/) | 950 ft E | Plumbing | | Not listed | [P2612327](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/P2612327/) | | Sep 14, 2026 | [1149 Sumner Rd SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/1149-sumner-rd-se/) | 670 ft NW | Plumbing | | Not listed | [P2611820](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/P2611820/) | | Aug 27, 2026 | [1200 Eaton Rd SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/1200-eaton-rd-se/) | 720 ft W | Plumbing | | Not listed | [P2611269](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/P2611269/) | | Aug 27, 2026 | [1224 Eaton Rd SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/1224-eaton-rd-se/) | 610 ft W | Plumbing | | Not listed | [P2611268](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/P2611268/) | | Aug 27, 2026 | [1138 Eaton Rd SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/1138-eaton-rd-se/) | 820 ft NW | Plumbing | | Not listed | [P2611267](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/P2611267/) | | Aug 13, 2026 | [1224 Eaton Rd SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/1224-eaton-rd-se/) | 610 ft W | Electrical | | Not listed | [E2611876](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2611876/) | | Aug 13, 2026 | [1149 Sumner Rd SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/1149-sumner-rd-se/) | 670 ft NW | Electrical | | Not listed | [E2611874](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2611874/) | | Aug 13, 2026 | [1200 Eaton Rd SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/1200-eaton-rd-se/) | 720 ft W | Electrical | | Not listed | [E2611873](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2611873/) | | Aug 13, 2026 | [1150 Eaton Rd SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/1150-eaton-rd-se/) | 880 ft W | Electrical | | Not listed | [E2611872](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2611872/) | | Aug 7, 2026 | [2649 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/2649-martin-luther-king-jr-ave-se/) | 910 ft S | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation of unit #201, co-op unit, located in Building 7. Interior work to include interior demo, updated kitchen and bathroom, new closests, updated MEP as per plans. | Not listed | [B2605120](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/B2605120/) | | Jul 20, 2026 | [1130 Sumner Rd SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/1130-sumner-rd-se/) | 780 ft NW | Sign | Install (2) non-illuminated building-mounted signs. | Not listed | [SG2600228](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/SG2600228/) | | Jul 13, 2026 | [1138 Eaton Rd SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/1138-eaton-rd-se/) | 820 ft NW | Electrical | | Not listed | [E2610795](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2610795/) | | Jul 13, 2026 | [1121 Sumner Rd SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/1121-sumner-rd-se/) | 810 ft NW | Electrical | | Not listed | [E2610789](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2610789/) | | Jun 30, 2026 | [1130 Sumner Rd SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/1130-sumner-rd-se/) | 780 ft NW | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [M2603678](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/M2603678/) | | Jun 26, 2026 | [2517 Sayles Pl SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/2517-sayles-pl-se/) | 950 ft E | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [M2603633](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/M2603633/) | | Jun 24, 2026 | [1130 Sumner Rd SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/1130-sumner-rd-se/) | 780 ft NW | Electrical | | Not listed | [E2610222](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2610222/) | | Jun 23, 2026 | [1201 Sumner Rd SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/1201-sumner-rd-se/) | 490 ft NW | Plumbing | | Not listed | [P2608985](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/P2608985/) | | May 29, 2026 | [1201 Sumner Rd SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/1201-sumner-rd-se/) | 490 ft NW | Plumbing | | Not listed | [P2608120](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/P2608120/) | | Jun 16, 2026 | [1133 Sumner Rd SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/1133-sumner-rd-se/) | 730 ft NW | Plumbing | | Not listed | [P2608793](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/P2608793/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [1133 Sumner Rd SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/1133-sumner-rd-se/) | 730 ft NW | Plumbing | | Not listed | [P2608168](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/P2608168/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [1150 Eaton Rd SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/1150-eaton-rd-se/) | 880 ft W | Plumbing | | Not listed | [P2608175](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/P2608175/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [1200 Eaton Rd SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/1200-eaton-rd-se/) | 720 ft W | Plumbing | | Not listed | [P2608173](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/P2608173/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [1224 Eaton Rd SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/1224-eaton-rd-se/) | 610 ft W | Plumbing | | Not listed | [P2608172](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/P2608172/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [1121 Sumner Rd SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/1121-sumner-rd-se/) | 810 ft NW | Plumbing | | Not listed | [P2608170](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/P2608170/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [1149 Sumner Rd SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/1149-sumner-rd-se/) | 670 ft NW | Plumbing | | Not listed | [P2608167](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/P2608167/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [1133 Sumner Rd SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/1133-sumner-rd-se/) | 730 ft NW | Electrical | | Not listed | [E2609326](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2609326/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [1201 Sumner Rd SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/1201-sumner-rd-se/) | 490 ft NW | Electrical | | Not listed | [E2609325](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2609325/) | | May 29, 2026 | [1149 Sumner Rd SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/1149-sumner-rd-se/) | 670 ft NW | New building | New 10 unit apartment 4-story building. Proposed gross floor area: 14,920 sf | Not listed | [B2408012](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/B2408012/) | | May 29, 2026 | [1133 Sumner Rd SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/1133-sumner-rd-se/) | 730 ft NW | New building | New 12 unit apartment 4-story building. Proposed gross floor area: 19,120 sf | Not listed | [B2408011](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/B2408011/) | | May 29, 2026 | [1121 Sumner Rd SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/1121-sumner-rd-se/) | 810 ft NW | New building | New 10 unit apartment 4-story building. Proposed gross floor area: 14,920 sf | Not listed | [B2408010](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/B2408010/) | | May 29, 2026 | [1224 Eaton Rd SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/1224-eaton-rd-se/) | 610 ft W | New building | New 10 unit apartment 4-story building. Proposed gross floor area: 15,075 sf | Not listed | [B2408009](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/B2408009/) | | May 29, 2026 | [1200 Eaton Rd SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/1200-eaton-rd-se/) | 720 ft W | New building | New 10 unit apartment 4-story building. Proposed gross floor area: 14,920 sf | Not listed | [B2408008](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/B2408008/) | | May 29, 2026 | [1150 Eaton Rd SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/1150-eaton-rd-se/) | 880 ft W | New building | New 14 unit apartment 4-story building. Proposed gross floor area: 21,040 SQ FT. | Not listed | [B2408006](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/B2408006/) | | May 19, 2026 | [1138 Eaton Rd SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/1138-eaton-rd-se/) | 820 ft NW | Plumbing | | Not listed | [P2607800](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/P2607800/) | | May 14, 2026 | [1130 Sumner Rd SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/1130-sumner-rd-se/) | 780 ft NW | Elevator | Install two (2) 3500# Gen3 Edge elevators. | Not listed | [EN2601154](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/EN2601154/) | | May 5, 2026 | [1201 Sumner Rd SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/1201-sumner-rd-se/) | 490 ft NW | New building | New 10 unit apartment 4-story building. Proposed gross floor area: 15,940 sf | Not listed | [B2408013](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/B2408013/) | | May 4, 2026 | [2633 Wade Rd SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/2633-wade-rd-se/) | 300 ft SW | Electrical | | Not listed | [E2608355](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2608355/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 11 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 15, 2026 | [2622 Firth Sterling Ave SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/2622-firth-sterling-ave-se/) | 0.20 mi NW | Other | Perform a total of One (1) 6-inch hollow stem SPT Soil Boring to a maximum depth of 100 ft below current site grades. All work will be performed to obtain geotechnical information under the supervision of a Professional Engineer licensed in the District of Columbia. | Not listed | [SB2600203](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/SB2600203/) | | Sep 15, 2026 | [2636 Firth Sterling Ave SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/2636-firth-sterling-ave-se/) | 0.22 mi W | Other | Perform a total of One (1) 6-inch hollow stem SPT Soil Boring to a maximum depth of 100 ft below current site grades. All work will be performed to obtain geotechnical information under the supervision of a Professional Engineer licensed in the District of Columbia. | Not listed | [SB2600202](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/SB2600202/) | | Sep 15, 2026 | [1101 Eaton Rd SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/1101-eaton-rd-se/) | 0.25 mi W | Other | Perform a total of One (1) 6-inch hollow stem SPT Soil Boring to a maximum depth of 100 ft below current site grades. All work will be performed to obtain geotechnical information under the supervision of a Professional Engineer licensed in the District of Columbia. | Not listed | [SB2600200](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/SB2600200/) | | Sep 11, 2026 | [1132 Stevens Rd SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/1132-stevens-rd-se/) | 0.23 mi W | Other | Perform a total of two (2) 6-inch hollow stem SPT Soil Borings to a maximum depth of 100 ft below current site grades. All work will be performed to obtain geotechnical information under the supervision of a Professional Engineer licensed in the District of Columbia. | Not listed | [SB2600199](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/SB2600199/) | | Aug 28, 2026 | [2655 Birney Pl SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/2655-birney-pl-se/) | 0.20 mi S | Plumbing | Plumbing trade Permit | Not listed | [P2610924](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/P2610924/) | | Jul 30, 2026 | [2652 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/2652-martin-luther-king-jr-ave-se/) | 0.19 mi S | Alteration or repair | Interior work only, repair/replace the following: replace switch disconnects for elevator mainline power, fireproof openings and voids in elevator machine room and hoistways, enclosing of the machine room space, new fire rated door, frame, and code-compliant hardware, upgrade the electrical equipmen | Not listed | [B2606092](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/B2606092/) | | Jul 22, 2026 | [2427 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/2427-martin-luther-king-jr-ave-se/) | 0.22 mi NE | Plumbing | | Not listed | [P2610015](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/P2610015/) | | Jul 21, 2026 | [2427 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/2427-martin-luther-king-jr-ave-se/) | 0.22 mi NE | Plumbing | | Not listed | [P2609987](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/P2609987/) | | Jul 21, 2026 | [2427 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/2427-martin-luther-king-jr-ave-se/) | 0.22 mi NE | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [M2604045](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/M2604045/) | | Jul 21, 2026 | [2427 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/2427-martin-luther-king-jr-ave-se/) | 0.22 mi NE | Electrical | | Not listed | [E2611065](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2611065/) | | Jul 21, 2026 | [2427 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/2427-martin-luther-king-jr-ave-se/) | 0.22 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Minor classroom renovations | Not listed | [B2604515](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/B2604515/) | ## Zoning requests nearby There are no zoning requests on file within ¼ mi. Washington's feed was last read Oct 9. ## More on this street Other addresses on Sumner Rd SE with permits, nearest house number first: - [1231 Sumner Rd SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/1231-sumner-rd-se/): newest permit Jul 22, 2026 - [1230 Sumner Rd SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/1230-sumner-rd-se/): newest permit Aug 24, 2026 - [1201 Sumner Rd SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/1201-sumner-rd-se/): newest permit Jun 23, 2026 - [1200 Sumner Rd SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/1200-sumner-rd-se/): newest permit Aug 7, 2025 - [1149 Sumner Rd SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/1149-sumner-rd-se/): newest permit Sep 14, 2026 - [1133 Sumner Rd SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/1133-sumner-rd-se/): newest permit Jun 1, 2026 - [1130 Sumner Rd SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/1130-sumner-rd-se/): newest permit Jul 20, 2026 - [1121 Sumner Rd SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/1121-sumner-rd-se/): newest permit Jul 13, 2026 --- Source: DC Department of Buildings permit data (https://opendata.dc.gov/datasets/7296e6392349498bb6ba6ba3db836644_18), District of Columbia, CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Checked 2026-10-10 05:51 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/ Zoning requests come from the DC Office of Zoning cases (https://opendata.dc.gov/datasets/9ba1e2cc61144042bdde83b8c68f2580), DC Office of Zoning, CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). We read it Oct 9, 19:48 UTC. Map, all 6 permits at this address and 56 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/1253-sumner-rd-se/