# Building permits at 4 56th Pl SE, Washington, DC One permit here in the last two years. The newest, Oct 13, 2024: Electrical Trade Permit. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 70 more permits (59 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 940 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 13, 2024 | Electrical | Electrical Trade Permit | Not listed | [E2500493](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2500493/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 70 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 45 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 6, 2026 | [218 57th Pl NE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/218-57th-pl-ne/) | 970 ft N | Alteration or repair | Renovations of an existing two-level single-family upgrading MEP per plans. | Not listed | [B2604886](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/B2604886/) | | Sep 17, 2026 | [5421 East Capitol St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/5421-east-capitol-st-se/) | 800 ft W | Electrical | | Not listed | [E2613063](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2613063/) | | Sep 17, 2026 | [5421 East Capitol St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/5421-east-capitol-st-se/) | 800 ft W | Other | | Not listed | [BP2605597](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/BP2605597/) | | Sep 16, 2026 | [101 56th Pl SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/101-56th-pl-se/) | 390 ft S | Electrical | | Not listed | [EH2605572](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/EH2605572/) | | Sep 8, 2026 | [105 55th St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/105-55th-st-se/) | 970 ft SW | Plumbing | | Not listed | [P2611632](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/P2611632/) | | Sep 3, 2026 | [105 55th St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/105-55th-st-se/) | 970 ft SW | Electrical | | Not listed | [E2612630](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2612630/) | | Aug 31, 2026 | [104 57th St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/104-57th-st-se/) | 420 ft SE | Fence, wall or deck | A new deck will be built at rear of house using ledger and footings as support. | Not listed | [DK2600358](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/DK2600358/) | | Aug 31, 2026 | [90 55th St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/90-55th-st-se/) | 810 ft SW | Other | | Not listed | [BP2605294](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/BP2605294/) | | Aug 24, 2026 | [101 56th Pl SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/101-56th-pl-se/) | 390 ft S | Demolition | Interior Demo to remove drywall in basement. | Not listed | [D2600511](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/D2600511/) | | Aug 17, 2026 | [5600 East Capitol St NE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/5600-east-capitol-st-ne/) | 400 ft N | Alteration or repair | Electrical permit for existing outdoor emergency diesel generator. Documentation of existing conditions only no new construction or modifications proposed. All work shown is existing. Generator is existing accessory equipment. No change to lot coverage, building height, or any zoning parameter. Perm | Not listed | [B2605818](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/B2605818/) | | Aug 10, 2026 | [217 56th Pl NE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/217-56th-pl-ne/) | 930 ft N | Electrical | | Not listed | [E2611747](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2611747/) | | Aug 4, 2026 | [105 55th St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/105-55th-st-se/) | 970 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation of single family dwelling - basement - finish walls, add bath and storage, heavy-up elec panel to 150a, keep existing HVAC unit, add lights and outlets first floor - remove non-loading wall, add powder room, replace kitchen cabinets and appliances second floor - no work done | Not listed | [B2605128](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/B2605128/) | | Jul 23, 2026 | [210 57th Pl NE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/210-57th-pl-ne/) | 890 ft N | Plumbing | | Not listed | [P2610075](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/P2610075/) | | Jul 23, 2026 | [208 57th Pl NE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/208-57th-pl-ne/) | 870 ft N | Plumbing | | Not listed | [P2610074](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/P2610074/) | | Jul 23, 2026 | [212 57th Pl NE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/212-57th-pl-ne/) | 900 ft N | Plumbing | | Not listed | [P2610073](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/P2610073/) | | Jul 23, 2026 | [75 55th St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/75-55th-st-se/) | 840 ft SW | Electrical | | Not listed | [E2611197](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2611197/) | | Jul 23, 2026 | [75 55th St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/75-55th-st-se/) | 840 ft SW | Electrical | | Not listed | [E2611194](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2611194/) | | Jul 20, 2026 | [75 55th St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/75-55th-st-se/) | 840 ft SW | Other | | Not listed | [BP2604414](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/BP2604414/) | | Jul 16, 2026 | [215 56th Pl NE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/215-56th-pl-ne/) | 910 ft N | Electrical | | Not listed | [E2610949](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2610949/) | | Jul 14, 2026 | [113 56th Pl SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/113-56th-pl-se/) | 600 ft S | Other | | Not listed | [BP2604312](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/BP2604312/) | | Jul 6, 2026 | [56 55th St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/56-55th-st-se/) | 630 ft SW | Other | | Not listed | [BP2604134](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/BP2604134/) | | Jul 1, 2026 | [212 57th Pl NE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/212-57th-pl-ne/) | 900 ft N | Other | | Not listed | [P2503738-EXT-2](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/P2503738-EXT-2/) | | Jul 1, 2026 | [212 57th Pl NE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/212-57th-pl-ne/) | 900 ft N | Other | | Not listed | [M2501656-EXT-2](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/M2501656-EXT-2/) | | Jul 1, 2026 | [212 57th Pl NE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/212-57th-pl-ne/) | 900 ft N | Other | | Not listed | [E2504959-EXT-2](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2504959-EXT-2/) | | Jul 1, 2026 | [210 57th Pl NE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/210-57th-pl-ne/) | 890 ft N | Other | | Not listed | [P2503737-EXT-2](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/P2503737-EXT-2/) | | Jul 1, 2026 | [210 57th Pl NE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/210-57th-pl-ne/) | 890 ft N | Other | | Not listed | [M2501657-EXT-2](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/M2501657-EXT-2/) | | Jul 1, 2026 | [210 57th Pl NE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/210-57th-pl-ne/) | 890 ft N | Other | | Not listed | [E2504961-EXT-2](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2504961-EXT-2/) | | Jul 1, 2026 | [208 57th Pl NE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/208-57th-pl-ne/) | 870 ft N | Other | | Not listed | [P2503736-EXT-2](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/P2503736-EXT-2/) | | Jul 1, 2026 | [208 57th Pl NE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/208-57th-pl-ne/) | 870 ft N | Other | | Not listed | [M2501655-EXT-2](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/M2501655-EXT-2/) | | Jul 1, 2026 | [208 57th Pl NE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/208-57th-pl-ne/) | 870 ft N | Other | | Not listed | [E2504960-EXT-2](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2504960-EXT-2/) | | Jun 19, 2026 | [104 56th St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/104-56th-st-se/) | 530 ft SW | Electrical | | Not listed | [E2610094](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2610094/) | | Jun 19, 2026 | [104 56th St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/104-56th-st-se/) | 530 ft SW | Other | | Not listed | [BP2603863](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/BP2603863/) | | Jun 17, 2026 | [5755 East Capitol St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/5755-east-capitol-st-se/) | 590 ft E | Electrical | | Not listed | [E2609982](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2609982/) | | Jun 11, 2026 | [78 54th St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/78-54th-st-se/) | 980 ft SW | Plumbing | Plumbing trade Permit | Not listed | [P2608628](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/P2608628/) | | Jun 10, 2026 | [217 56th Pl NE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/217-56th-pl-ne/) | 930 ft N | Other | | Not listed | [BP2603647](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/BP2603647/) | | Jun 10, 2026 | [215 56th Pl NE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/215-56th-pl-ne/) | 910 ft N | Other | | Not listed | [BP2603645](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/BP2603645/) | | Jun 9, 2026 | [5601 East Capitol St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/5601-east-capitol-st-se/) | 410 ft W | Grading | This project is for the playground expansion at dc scholars public charter school at 5601 east capit0l street, SE in lot 0820 & square 5283. Scope of work involves the following: ? Providing two (2) new playgrounds for the school ? New underdrain system for the playground ? New pip surfacing ? New s | Not listed | [BCIV2600097](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/BCIV2600097/) | | Jun 5, 2026 | [5755 East Capitol St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/5755-east-capitol-st-se/) | 590 ft E | Electrical | Electrical Trade Permit | Not listed | [E2609543](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2609543/) | | May 11, 2026 | [5755 East Capitol St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/5755-east-capitol-st-se/) | 590 ft E | Electrical | Electrical Trade Permit | Not listed | [E2608585](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2608585/) | | Jun 2, 2026 | [113 57th Pl SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/113-57th-pl-se/) | 640 ft SE | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [M2603239](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/M2603239/) | | Jun 2, 2026 | [113 57th Pl SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/113-57th-pl-se/) | 640 ft SE | Electrical | | Not listed | [E2609361](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2609361/) | | May 29, 2026 | [5600 East Capitol St NE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/5600-east-capitol-st-ne/) | 400 ft N | Elevator | Modernize One (1) Traction 3000lb/100fpm Passenger Elevator. Install a non-proprietary Pixel Traction Controller. Install new copper wiring, wire ducts, EMT, and all necessary connections including Travel Cable and Hoistway wiring. Install a new overspeed governor and tension sheave. Install new cab | Not listed | [EA2601371](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/EA2601371/) | | May 19, 2026 | [99 55th St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/99-55th-st-se/) | 940 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Repair front porch concrete steps and replace fascia board | Not listed | [B2605398](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/B2605398/) | | May 15, 2026 | [5600 East Capitol St NE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/5600-east-capitol-st-ne/) | 400 ft N | Alteration or repair | This permit shall supplement b2601235 to provide updated plans on project. This project is an elevator equipment update for an existing elevator shaft at a dc public charter school. The work consists of: new elevator cab and electrical conduit as necessary, new hoist way wiring, new terminal hall st | Not listed | [B2603085](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/B2603085/) | | May 4, 2026 | [212 57th St NE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/212-57th-st-ne/) | 940 ft N | New building | Construction of New SFH | Not listed | [B2303719](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/B2303719/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 25 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 1, 2026 | [40 58th St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/40-58th-st-se/) | 0.19 mi SE | Plumbing | | Not listed | [P2700005](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/P2700005/) | | Sep 29, 2026 | [40 58th St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/40-58th-st-se/) | 0.19 mi SE | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [M2605384](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/M2605384/) | | Sep 29, 2026 | [40 58th St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/40-58th-st-se/) | 0.19 mi SE | Electrical | | Not listed | [E2613447](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2613447/) | | Sep 29, 2026 | [5502 B St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/5502-b-st-se/) | 0.25 mi S | Other | | Not listed | [BP2605798](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/BP2605798/) | | Sep 23, 2026 | [5326 East Capitol St NE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/5326-east-capitol-st-ne/) | 0.24 mi W | Electrical | | Not listed | [EG2605718](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/EG2605718/) | | Sep 3, 2026 | [5326 East Capitol St NE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/5326-east-capitol-st-ne/) | 0.24 mi W | Electrical | | Not listed | [EH2605353](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/EH2605353/) | | Aug 10, 2026 | [5326 East Capitol St NE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/5326-east-capitol-st-ne/) | 0.24 mi W | Electrical | | Not listed | [EH2604851](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/EH2604851/) | | Sep 23, 2026 | [5326 East Capitol St NE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/5326-east-capitol-st-ne/) | 0.24 mi W | Other | | Not listed | [BP2605717](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/BP2605717/) | | Jul 30, 2026 | [40 58th St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/40-58th-st-se/) | 0.19 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation, kitchen remodeling, framing, drywall, interior and exterior doors and windows, trim, painting,flooring, mechanical, electrical and replace plumbing fixtures in kind. | Not listed | [B2607381](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/B2607381/) | | Jul 23, 2026 | [29 54th St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/29-54th-st-se/) | 0.20 mi W | Mechanical (HVAC) | Mechanical trade Permit | Not listed | [M2604112](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/M2604112/) | | Jul 17, 2026 | [260 56th Pl NE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/260-56th-pl-ne/) | 0.25 mi N | Electrical | | Not listed | [E2610987](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2610987/) | | Jul 17, 2026 | [260 56th Pl NE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/260-56th-pl-ne/) | 0.25 mi N | Other | | Not listed | [BP2604390](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/BP2604390/) | | Jul 15, 2026 | [48 53rd Pl SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/48-53rd-pl-se/) | 0.23 mi W | Fence, wall or deck | Install a 4-foot high galvanized chain-link fence around the entire property. | Not listed | [F2600647](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/F2600647/) | | Jul 14, 2026 | [1 54th St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/1-54th-st-se/) | 0.20 mi W | Plumbing | | Not listed | [P2609753](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/P2609753/) | | Jul 14, 2026 | [1 54th St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/1-54th-st-se/) | 0.20 mi W | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [M2603915](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/M2603915/) | | Jul 14, 2026 | [1 54th St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/1-54th-st-se/) | 0.20 mi W | Electrical | | Not listed | [E2610850](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2610850/) | | Jul 13, 2026 | [40 58th St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/40-58th-st-se/) | 0.19 mi SE | Other | | Not listed | [BP2604301](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/BP2604301/) | | Jul 7, 2026 | [249 56th Pl NE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/249-56th-pl-ne/) | 0.24 mi N | Electrical | | Not listed | [E2610564](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2610564/) | | Jul 7, 2026 | [249 56th Pl NE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/249-56th-pl-ne/) | 0.24 mi N | Other | | Not listed | [BP2604148](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/BP2604148/) | | May 29, 2026 | [249 56th Pl NE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/249-56th-pl-ne/) | 0.24 mi N | Other | | Not listed | [BP2603376](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/BP2603376/) | | Jun 29, 2026 | [265 56th St NE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/265-56th-st-ne/) | 0.24 mi N | Alteration or repair | adding a 12 x 12' concrete patio to rear of the property, 3500 psi 4 inches thick | Not listed | [B2605915](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/B2605915/) | | Jun 11, 2026 | [244 57th Pl NE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/244-57th-pl-ne/) | 0.24 mi N | Plumbing | | Not listed | [PP2603693](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/PP2603693/) | | May 29, 2026 | [249 56th Pl NE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/249-56th-pl-ne/) | 0.24 mi N | Electrical | Electrical Trade Permit | Not listed | [E2609254](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2609254/) | | May 7, 2026 | [239 57th Pl NE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/239-57th-pl-ne/) | 0.22 mi NE | Plumbing | | Not listed | [PP2602944](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/PP2602944/) | | May 6, 2026 | [237 57th Pl NE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/237-57th-pl-ne/) | 0.21 mi NE | Plumbing | | Not listed | [PP2602906](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/PP2602906/) | ## Zoning requests nearby There are no zoning requests on file within ¼ mi. Washington's feed was last read Oct 11. ## More on this street Other addresses on 56th Pl SE with permits, nearest house number first: - [14 56th Pl SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/14-56th-pl-se/): newest permit Feb 19, 2026 - [101 56th Pl SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/101-56th-pl-se/): newest permit Sep 16, 2026 - [107 56th Pl SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/107-56th-pl-se/): newest permit May 22, 2025 - [111 56th Pl SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/111-56th-pl-se/): newest permit Aug 14, 2025 - [113 56th Pl SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/113-56th-pl-se/): newest permit Jul 14, 2026 - [125 56th Pl SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/125-56th-pl-se/): newest permit May 20, 2025 - [133 56th Pl SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/133-56th-pl-se/): newest permit Nov 21, 2024 - [135 56th Pl SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/135-56th-pl-se/): newest permit Feb 18, 2026 - [156 56th Pl SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/156-56th-pl-se/): newest permit Aug 12, 2025 --- 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 2026-10-11 22:10 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 11, 17:17 UTC. Map, the one permit at this address and 70 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/4-56th-pl-se/