# Building permits at 5237 Ames St NE, Washington, DC Four permits on record here. The newest, May 1: Electrical permit, no description from the city. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 46 more permits (44 projects) since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | May 1, 2026 | Electrical | | Not listed | [E2608277](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2608277/) | | Jan 27, 2026 | Solar | Installation of a 15-module roof-mounted solar system | Not listed | [SOL2504226](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/SOL2504226/) | | Jan 27, 2026 | Electrical | | Not listed | [E2604943](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2604943/) | | Jan 20, 2026 | Other | | Not listed | [BP2601427](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/BP2601427/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 46 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### Next door (under 250 ft), 2 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 28, 2026 | [5214 Ames St NE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/5214-ames-st-ne/) | 250 ft NW | Fence, wall or deck | Install fence w/ gate | Not listed | [F2600910](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/F2600910/) | | Aug 17, 2026 | [5300 East Capitol St NE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/5300-east-capitol-st-ne/) | 240 ft SE | Fence, wall or deck | Install plastic 15 x 8 Shed in my backyard. | Not listed | [SD2600078](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/SD2600078/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 26 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 23, 2026 | [5326 East Capitol St NE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/5326-east-capitol-st-ne/) | 530 ft SE | 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/) | 530 ft SE | 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/) | 530 ft SE | 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/) | 530 ft SE | Other | | Not listed | [BP2605717](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/BP2605717/) | | Aug 14, 2026 | [5005 Ames St NE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/5005-ames-st-ne/) | 900 ft W | Alteration or repair | Replacement in kind of damaged roof | Not listed | [B2608095](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/B2608095/) | | Aug 3, 2026 | [5035 Central Ave SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/5035-central-ave-se/) | 940 ft SW | Solar | Installation of a PV roof mounted solar system with a capacity of 30.36 kw dc / 30.0 kw ac. The power generated by the PV system will be interconnected with the utility grid through the existing electrical service equipment (pepco). The system consists of 69 seraphim srp-440-btd-bg (440w) modules, e | Not listed | [SOL2602583](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/SOL2602583/) | | Aug 3, 2026 | [5035 Central Ave SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/5035-central-ave-se/) | 940 ft SW | Electrical | | Not listed | [E2611505](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2611505/) | | Jul 23, 2026 | [29 54th St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/29-54th-st-se/) | 960 ft SE | Mechanical (HVAC) | Mechanical trade Permit | Not listed | [M2604112](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/M2604112/) | | Jul 14, 2026 | [1 54th St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/1-54th-st-se/) | 790 ft SE | 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/) | 790 ft SE | 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/) | 790 ft SE | Electrical | | Not listed | [E2610850](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2610850/) | | Jul 12, 2026 | [119 53rd St NE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/119-53rd-st-ne/) | 410 ft NE | Electrical | | Not listed | [E2610765](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2610765/) | | Jun 30, 2026 | [13 53rd Pl SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/13-53rd-pl-se/) | 650 ft SE | Electrical | | Not listed | [EG2604047](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/EG2604047/) | | Jun 30, 2026 | [13 53rd Pl SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/13-53rd-pl-se/) | 650 ft SE | Other | | Not listed | [BP2604046](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/BP2604046/) | | Jun 16, 2026 | [5200 Ames St NE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/5200-ames-st-ne/) | 380 ft W | Electrical | Electrical Trade Permit | Not listed | [E2609950](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2609950/) | | Jun 15, 2026 | [5120 Brooks St NE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/5120-brooks-st-ne/) | 780 ft NW | Other | | Not listed | [BP2603756](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/BP2603756/) | | Jun 12, 2026 | [5074 Central Ave SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/5074-central-ave-se/) | 720 ft S | Mechanical (HVAC) | Mechanical trade Permit | Not listed | [M2603449](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/M2603449/) | | Jun 3, 2026 | [5234 Central Ave SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/5234-central-ave-se/) | 980 ft S | Electrical | | Not listed | [E2609400](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2609400/) | | Jun 2, 2026 | [5213 Central Ave SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/5213-central-ave-se/) | 990 ft S | Fence, wall or deck | Replace ex fence.6' high wood fence | Not listed | [F2600614](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/F2600614/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [5074 Central Ave SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/5074-central-ave-se/) | 720 ft S | Plumbing | | Not listed | [P2608187](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/P2608187/) | | May 28, 2026 | [5074 Central Ave SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/5074-central-ave-se/) | 720 ft S | Electrical | | Not listed | [E2609202](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2609202/) | | May 27, 2026 | [215 Division Ave NE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/215-division-ave-ne/) | 740 ft NW | Other | | Not listed | [BP2603326](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/BP2603326/) | | May 20, 2026 | [5200 Ames St NE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/5200-ames-st-ne/) | 380 ft W | Solar | Rooftop solar installation 46 435w panels. Roof repair or replacement as needed | Not listed | [SOL2602233](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/SOL2602233/) | | May 6, 2026 | [5074 Central Ave SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/5074-central-ave-se/) | 720 ft S | Alteration or repair | Renovation interior and exterior with compliance irc 2015 and dcmr 2017. Remove exist drywall & install new drywall repair minor damaged frame. Remove exist cabinets & install new cabinet. Remove carpet & install hard wood floor. Remove exist fixtures & install new fixtures. Replace the roof and rep | Not listed | [B2505457](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/B2505457/) | | May 4, 2026 | [229 Division Ave NE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/229-division-ave-ne/) | 980 ft N | Electrical | Electrical Trade Permit | Not listed | [E2608308](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2608308/) | | May 3, 2026 | [5222 Central Ave SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/5222-central-ave-se/) | 900 ft S | Electrical | | Not listed | [E2608301](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2608301/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 18 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 21, 2026 | [256 Division Ave NE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/256-division-ave-ne/) | 0.23 mi N | Plumbing | | Not listed | [P2612097](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/P2612097/) | | Sep 17, 2026 | [5421 East Capitol St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/5421-east-capitol-st-se/) | 0.19 mi SE | 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/) | 0.19 mi SE | Other | | Not listed | [BP2605597](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/BP2605597/) | | Aug 12, 2026 | [5001 Central Ave SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/5001-central-ave-se/) | 0.20 mi SW | Other | 10 Ft x10 ft tents, dpr stage, dpr generator, - you must obtain an electrical permit | Not listed | [TN2600123](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/TN2600123/) | | Jul 21, 2026 | [236 Division Ave NE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/236-division-ave-ne/) | 0.19 mi N | Electrical | | Not listed | [E2611077](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2611077/) | | Jul 15, 2026 | [48 53rd Pl SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/48-53rd-pl-se/) | 0.20 mi SE | 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 15, 2026 | [236 Division Ave NE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/236-division-ave-ne/) | 0.19 mi N | Other | | Not listed | [BP2604333](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/BP2604333/) | | Jul 10, 2026 | [4924 Central Ave NE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/4924-central-ave-ne/) | 0.25 mi W | Electrical | | Not listed | [E2610733](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2610733/) | | Jul 1, 2026 | [111 49th Pl NE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/111-49th-pl-ne/) | 0.24 mi W | Electrical | | Not listed | [E2610443](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2610443/) | | Jun 23, 2026 | [105 53rd St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/105-53rd-st-se/) | 0.24 mi S | Plumbing | | Not listed | [P2609002](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/P2609002/) | | Jun 19, 2026 | [5225 Central Ave SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/5225-central-ave-se/) | 0.20 mi S | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [M2603549](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/M2603549/) | | Jun 8, 2026 | [5109 A St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/5109-a-st-se/) | 0.22 mi S | Plumbing | Plumbing trade Permit | Not listed | [P2608478](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/P2608478/) | | Jun 8, 2026 | [5109 A St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/5109-a-st-se/) | 0.22 mi S | Mechanical (HVAC) | Mechanical trade Permit | Not listed | [M2603351](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/M2603351/) | | Jun 3, 2026 | [105 53rd St SE 1-4](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/105-53rd-st-se-1--4/) | 0.24 mi S | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation @ units 2 & 4, renovate kitchens & bathrooms, fire separation, insulation, new plumbing, new electrical, new HVAC @ units 1 - 4, new windows, new doors, new finishes | Not listed | [B2602380](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/B2602380/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [24 50th St NE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/24-50th-st-ne/) | 0.21 mi W | Electrical | | Not listed | [E2609306](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2609306/) | | May 14, 2026 | [108 50th St NE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/108-50th-st-ne/) | 0.21 mi W | Alteration or repair | interior painting, carpet installation, installing new kitchen cabinets, sanding existings floors and staining, painting rear stairs, window bars, & railings, paint metal roof flashing, replacing all interior door knobs | Not listed | [B2603231](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/B2603231/) | | May 5, 2026 | [105 53rd St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/105-53rd-st-se/) | 0.24 mi S | Electrical | | Not listed | [E2608392](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2608392/) | | May 3, 2026 | [5225 Central Ave SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/5225-central-ave-se/) | 0.20 mi S | Electrical | | Not listed | [E2608302](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2608302/) | --- Source: DC Department of Buildings permit data (https://opendata.dc.gov/datasets/7296e6392349498bb6ba6ba3db836644_18), CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). 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