# Building permits at 5000 38th St NW, Washington, DC One permit on record here. The newest, Oct 21, 2024: 1) Renovate and or replace existing portico damaged framing and trim.2) Replace existing brick treads and. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 30 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 21, 2024 | Alteration or repair | 1) Renovate and or replace existing portico damaged framing and trim.2) Replace existing brick treads and risers at steps.3) Replace existing brick at stoop.4) Replace existing portico columns. | Not listed | [B2409291](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/B2409291/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 30 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 5, 2026 | [3800 Garrison St NW](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/3800-garrison-st-nw/) | 140 ft N | Fence, wall or deck | We will be replacing existing fencing with ~15LF of 6ft tall tounge/groove paneled fencing in the back of the property. Installing ~ 139 LF of 5ft tall tounge/groove panel fencing around the left side yard. And, installing 4 matching gates in various places around the yard - all within the owners pr | Not listed | [F2600953](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/F2600953/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 16 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 8, 2026 | [5100 39th St NW](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/5100-39th-st-nw/) | 900 ft NW | Plumbing | | Not listed | [PP2700130](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/PP2700130/) | | Sep 29, 2026 | [3710 Harrison St NW](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/3710-harrison-st-nw/) | 950 ft NE | Electrical | | Not listed | [E2613449](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2613449/) | | Sep 28, 2026 | [3710 Harrison St NW](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/3710-harrison-st-nw/) | 950 ft NE | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [M2605356](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/M2605356/) | | Sep 25, 2026 | [3640 Everett St NW](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/3640-everett-st-nw/) | 960 ft SE | Alteration or repair | The work includes the removal of two existing windows and expanding the two existing window openings for two new larger windows. The existing window wells will also be replaced. (A permit B2107405 was originally issued for the same work in May 2021; however, the permit was allowed to expire by the b | Not listed | [B2608941](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/B2608941/) | | Sep 2, 2026 | [3800 Harrison St NW](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/3800-harrison-st-nw/) | 680 ft N | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [M2604911](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/M2604911/) | | Aug 24, 2026 | [3710 Harrison St NW](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/3710-harrison-st-nw/) | 950 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Renovate the 1st floor of a single-family house. Relocate the kitchen, add a powder room, create new interior and exterior openings. | Not listed | [B2606312](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/B2606312/) | | Jul 31, 2026 | [3818 Garrison St NW](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/3818-garrison-st-nw/) | 270 ft NW | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [M2604293](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/M2604293/) | | Jul 22, 2026 | [5034 Reno Rd NW](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/5034-reno-rd-nw/) | 480 ft NE | Electrical | | Not listed | [E2611163](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2611163/) | | Jun 29, 2026 | [5100 39th St NW](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/5100-39th-st-nw/) | 900 ft NW | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [M2603651](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/M2603651/) | | Jun 23, 2026 | [3714 Harrison St NW](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/3714-harrison-st-nw/) | 850 ft NE | Plumbing | Plumbing trade Permit | Not listed | [P2609025](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/P2609025/) | | Jun 23, 2026 | [5100 39th St NW](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/5100-39th-st-nw/) | 900 ft NW | Plumbing | Plumbing trade Permit | Not listed | [P2608936](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/P2608936/) | | Jun 23, 2026 | [3714 Harrison St NW](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/3714-harrison-st-nw/) | 850 ft NE | Electrical | | Not listed | [E2610157](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2610157/) | | Jun 16, 2026 | [3800 Harrison St NW](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/3800-harrison-st-nw/) | 680 ft N | Alteration or repair | Revision to Permit B2502506 for structural framing. | Not listed | [B2602919](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/B2602919/) | | Jun 12, 2026 | [3714 Harrison St NW](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/3714-harrison-st-nw/) | 850 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Renovate and expand kitchen by infilling 62 SF of existing covered porch area under existing 2nd floor bedroom. NO NEW STRUCTURAL BEAMS OR BEARING WALLS NEEDED; existing structure is sufficient. No new plumbing fixture units being added. | Not listed | [B2604517](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/B2604517/) | | Jun 3, 2026 | [5100 39th St NW](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/5100-39th-st-nw/) | 900 ft NW | Electrical | | Not listed | [E2609423](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2609423/) | | May 5, 2026 | [5034 Reno Rd NW](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/5034-reno-rd-nw/) | 480 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Enclose an existing screen porch and add a new screen porch | Not listed | [B2601092](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/B2601092/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 13 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 6, 2026 | [3959 Fessenden St NW](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/3959-fessenden-st-nw/) | 0.19 mi W | Plumbing | | Not listed | [P2700147](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/P2700147/) | | Sep 17, 2026 | [3715 Harrison St NW](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/3715-harrison-st-nw/) | 0.22 mi NE | Mechanical (HVAC) | Mechanical trade Permit | Not listed | [M2605017](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/M2605017/) | | Sep 9, 2026 | [3952 Garrison St NW](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/3952-garrison-st-nw/) | 0.24 mi W | Addition | Rear Screened 1-story porch addition. The property is a fully detached 2-story single family home. Area affected 300 SF | Not listed | [B2607956](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/B2607956/) | | Sep 2, 2026 | [5130 Connecticut Ave NW](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/5130-connecticut-ave-nw/) | 0.23 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Remove/replace 3 windows; no structural changes | Not listed | [B2608720](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/B2608720/) | | Aug 11, 2026 | [5009 Belt Rd NW](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/5009-belt-rd-nw/) | 0.23 mi W | Plumbing | Plumbing trade Permit | Not listed | [P2610723](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/P2610723/) | | Jun 24, 2026 | [5112 Connecticut Ave NW](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/5112-connecticut-ave-nw/) | 0.23 mi NE | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [M2603607](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/M2603607/) | | Jun 14, 2026 | [3969 Fessenden St NW](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/3969-fessenden-st-nw/) | 0.23 mi W | Other | | Not listed | [BP2603721](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/BP2603721/) | | Jun 3, 2026 | [3952 Garrison St NW](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/3952-garrison-st-nw/) | 0.24 mi W | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [M2603274](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/M2603274/) | | Jun 3, 2026 | [3952 Garrison St NW](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/3952-garrison-st-nw/) | 0.24 mi W | Electrical | | Not listed | [E2609428](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2609428/) | | May 27, 2026 | [3959 Fessenden St NW](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/3959-fessenden-st-nw/) | 0.19 mi W | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation of an existing single famly to include 1st floor kitchen remodel. Removal and replacement of fixtures and finishes. Partial removal of interior wall to open kitchen to dining room and associated upgrades to plumbing, electrical and lighting systems. | Not listed | [B2605431](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/B2605431/) | | May 18, 2026 | [3937 Garrison St NW](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/3937-garrison-st-nw/) | 0.23 mi W | Fence, wall or deck | On Rear line, One (1) double swing gate 11'W by 6'H, designed to swing outward into the alley, while remaining entirely within the owner s property line. The double gate shall be set back from the alley to allow for a proper opening and clearance. Front Side:(1) single horizontal swing gate, measuri | Not listed | [F2600549](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/F2600549/) | | May 12, 2026 | [3747 Huntington St NW](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/3747-huntington-st-nw/) | 0.21 mi N | Fence, wall or deck | The existing garage will be removed as part of Project B2209191. I (property owner) will build a new garage on my property. The garage will be 21ft - 6in long from east to west on the northeast corner of the property. It will be 12 ft - 6 inches wide from north to south. The garage will be built wit | Not listed | [G2400062](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/G2400062/) | | May 11, 2026 | [3738 Huntington St NW](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/3738-huntington-st-nw/) | 0.19 mi NE | Fence, wall or deck | Install fence | Not listed | [F2600465](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/F2600465/) | ## 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Requested | | 5034 Nebraska Ave NW | 0.21 mi E | To construct a third story and three-story plus cellar rear addition, to an existing, two-story plus cellar… | [21404](https://app.dcoz.dc.gov/Home/ViewCase?case_id=21404) | "Pending" | 2025-10-14 | | Approved | | 3812 Garrison St NW | 210 ft NW | To construct a one-story rear addition, to an existing, detached, two-story plus cellar… | [21500](https://app.dcoz.dc.gov/Home/ViewCase?case_id=21500) | "Approved" | 2026-06-03 | | Withdrawn | | 3812 Garrison St NW | 210 ft NW | To construct a one-story rear addition, to an existing, detached, two-story plus cellar… | [21494](https://app.dcoz.dc.gov/Home/ViewCase?case_id=21494) | "Withdrawn" | 2026-05-27 | ## More on this street Other addresses on 38th St NW with permits, nearest house number first: - [5100 38th St NW](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/5100-38th-st-nw/): newest permit Jul 16, 2025 - [5107 38th St NW](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/5107-38th-st-nw/): newest permit Apr 16, 2026 - [5204 38th St NW](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/5204-38th-st-nw/): newest permit Feb 26, 2026 - [5207 38th St NW](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/5207-38th-st-nw/): newest permit Mar 13, 2025 - [5208 38th St NW](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/5208-38th-st-nw/): newest permit Feb 13, 2025 - [4622 38th St NW](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/4622-38th-st-nw/): newest permit Sep 5, 2025 - [4617 38th St NW](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/4617-38th-st-nw/): newest permit Sep 12, 2025 - [4614 38th St NW](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/4614-38th-st-nw/): newest permit Oct 1, 2025 - [4613 38th St NW](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/4613-38th-st-nw/): newest permit Sep 5, 2025 - [4612 38th St NW](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/4612-38th-st-nw/): newest permit Oct 27, 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 2026-10-16 07:15 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 16, 01:17 UTC. Map, the one permit at this address and 30 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/5000-38th-st-nw/