# Building permits at 537 5th St SE, Washington, DC

Two permits on record here. The newest, Jun 30: Mechanical (HVAC) permit, no description from the city. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 117 more permits (109 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | Mechanical (HVAC) |  | Not listed | [M2603680](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/M2603680/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | Electrical |  | Not listed | [E2610411](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2610411/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

117 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months).

### Next door (under 250 ft), 3 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2026 | [419 G St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/419-g-st-se/) | 240 ft S | Alteration or repair | Replace flat roof with TPO membrane | Not listed | [B2608839](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/B2608839/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [513 5th St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/513-5th-st-se/) | 200 ft N | Demolition | demo existing basement slab | Not listed | [D2600493](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/D2600493/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [402 G St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/402-g-st-se/) | 180 ft SW | Alteration or repair | The project involves the interior renovation of a 2-story attached single-family home. The scope of work includes installation of a transom window, removal of a load-bearing wall, and a kitchen renovation with plumbing & electrical modifications. | Not listed | [B2607343](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/B2607343/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 74 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | [322 G St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/322-g-st-se/) | 410 ft W | Alteration or repair | Furnish and install 1/2 inch ISO board installation and fully adhered.060 TPO membrane over an existing metal roof | Not listed | [B2608541](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/B2608541/) |
| Oct 8, 2026 | [422 3rd St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/422-3rd-st-se/) | 830 ft NW | Alteration or repair | The following revisions outline changes to approved permit B2602960. These revisions reflect coordination updates for new electrical transformer. | Not listed | [B2607810](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/B2607810/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [630 G St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/630-g-st-se/) | 720 ft E | Elevator | Installation of new residential elevator. | Not listed | [EN2602684](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/EN2602684/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [534 6th St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/534-6th-st-se/) | 450 ft E | Plumbing | Plumbing trade Permit | Not listed | [P2612365](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/P2612365/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [506 4th St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/506-4th-st-se/) | 260 ft NW | Plumbing |  | Not listed | [P2612364](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/P2612364/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [534 6th St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/534-6th-st-se/) | 450 ft E | Mechanical (HVAC) | Mechanical trade Permit | Not listed | [M2605395](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/M2605395/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [418 4th St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/418-4th-st-se/) | 720 ft N | Plumbing | Plumbing trade Permit | Not listed | [P2612245](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/P2612245/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [650 E St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/650-e-st-se/) | 950 ft NE | Mechanical (HVAC) | Mechanical trade Permit | Not listed | [M2605319](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/M2605319/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [334 South Carolina Ave SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/334-south-carolina-ave-se/) | 530 ft NW | Mechanical (HVAC) |  | Not listed | [M2605302](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/M2605302/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [627 G St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/627-g-st-se/) | 720 ft E | Plumbing |  | Not listed | [P2612096](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/P2612096/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [627 G St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/627-g-st-se/) | 720 ft E | Plumbing |  | Not listed | [P2611776](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/P2611776/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [707 7th St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/707-7th-st-se/) | 1,000 ft E | Plumbing |  | Not listed | [P2611928](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/P2611928/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [533 6th St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/533-6th-st-se/) | 310 ft E | Fire systems | Issued permit B2600538 804.2 Automatic sprinkler systems 1102.3 Fire Protection Systems The project is classified as a group R-3 occupancy, specifically a single-family dwelling. The alteration falls under levels 1 and 2. The addition is less than 50% of the total building area. The house is a two-s | Not listed | [MVQ2600090](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/MVQ2600090/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [601 E St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/601-e-st-se/) | 520 ft NE | Electrical |  | Not listed | [E2613042](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2613042/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [413 D St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/413-d-st-se/) | 860 ft N | Alteration or repair | Renovation of existing kitchen, powder room, and two full bathrooms. Relocate existing laundry to third floor. Add bedroom closets. No added plumbing fixtures. Replace existing heat&ac with minisplit system throughout the house. Interior removals completed under permit d2600509. | Not listed | [B2608478](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/B2608478/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [630 G St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/630-g-st-se/) | 720 ft E | Alteration or repair | Rebuilding existing front brick wall to existing dimensions using existing facade brick, stone and tin window heads and sills. | Not listed | [B2607278](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/B2607278/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [334 South Carolina Ave SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/334-south-carolina-ave-se/) | 530 ft NW | Plumbing |  | Not listed | [P2611769](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/P2611769/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [425 4th St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/425-4th-st-se/) | 690 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Historic- Replace water damaged drywall ceiling. Roughly 250 sq ft. | Not listed | [B2607807](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/B2607807/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [501 1/2 D St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/501-1_2-d-st-se/) | 890 ft N | Mechanical (HVAC) |  | Not listed | [M2604998](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/M2604998/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [325 South Carolina Ave SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/325-south-carolina-ave-se/) | 420 ft NW | Solar | Installation of solar panels on the rooftop | Not listed | [SOL2602710](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/SOL2602710/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [325 South Carolina Ave SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/325-south-carolina-ave-se/) | 420 ft NW | Electrical | Electrical Trade Permit | Not listed | [E2612684](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2612684/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [627 G St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/627-g-st-se/) | 720 ft E | Fence, wall or deck | Forty-four linear feet of a new seven foot tall wooden privacy fence to replace existing, in-kind. | Not listed | [F2600860](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/F2600860/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [611 E St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/611-e-st-se/) | 600 ft NE | Electrical |  | Not listed | [E2612348](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2612348/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [530 6th St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/530-6th-st-se/) | 450 ft E | Mechanical (HVAC) |  | Not listed | [M2604697](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/M2604697/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [413 D St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/413-d-st-se/) | 860 ft N | Demolition | Interior removals of existing kitchen, powder room and two full bathrooms, including non-loadbearing partition walls. Work area is 287sf. | Not listed | [D2600509](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/D2600509/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [530 6th St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/530-6th-st-se/) | 450 ft E | Electrical |  | Not listed | [E2611733](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2611733/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [613 G St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/613-g-st-se/) | 610 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Historic- Remove existing second floor rear side and rear windows, install new single-hung windows in rear wall, install Hardi-Plank siding at second floor side and rear walls | Not listed | [B2607553](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/B2607553/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [421 1/2 6th St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/421-1_2-6th-st-se/) | 730 ft NE | Plumbing | Plumbing trade Permit | Not listed | [P2610518](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/P2610518/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [422 3rd St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/422-3rd-st-se/) | 830 ft NW | Electrical |  | Not listed | [E2611443](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2611443/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [422 3rd St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/422-3rd-st-se/) | 830 ft NW | Electrical |  | Not listed | [E2611362](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2611362/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [422 3rd St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/422-3rd-st-se/) | 830 ft NW | Electrical |  | Not listed | [E2610562](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2610562/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [530 6th St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/530-6th-st-se/) | 450 ft E | Solar | Installation of Solar array on Row Home on Capitol Hill MAXEON solar array 14.7 KW STC | Not listed | [SOL2602610](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/SOL2602610/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [425 4th St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/425-4th-st-se/) | 690 ft NW | Electrical |  | Not listed | [E2611394](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2611394/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [425 4th St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/425-4th-st-se/) | 690 ft NW | Electrical |  | Not listed | [E2611140](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2611140/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [422 3rd St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/422-3rd-st-se/) | 830 ft NW | Plumbing |  | Not listed | [P2610039](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/P2610039/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [513 4th St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/513-4th-st-se/) | 370 ft NW | Plumbing |  | Not listed | [P2609939](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/P2609939/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [321 E St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/321-e-st-se/) | 650 ft NW | Electrical |  | Not listed | [E2611047](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2611047/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [422 3rd St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/422-3rd-st-se/) | 830 ft NW | Mechanical (HVAC) |  | Not listed | [M2603908](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/M2603908/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [406 6th St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/406-6th-st-se/) | 920 ft NE | Plumbing | Plumbing trade Permit | Not listed | [P2609282](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/P2609282/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [412 E St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/412-e-st-se/) | 620 ft N | Plumbing |  | Not listed | [PP2604041](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/PP2604041/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [607 South Carolina Ave SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/607-south-carolina-ave-se/) | 710 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpoint the front facade with type O mortar | Not listed | [B2606483](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/B2606483/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [422 3rd St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/422-3rd-st-se/) | 830 ft NW | Alteration or repair | The project is for an upgrade to the mechanical system at saint peters school. Architectural scope is limited to minor interior work to support the new mechanical upgrade. No change to existing occupants, circulation, egress, fire rating or accessibility. | Not listed | [B2602960](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/B2602960/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [406 E St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/406-e-st-se/) | 630 ft N | Plumbing | Plumbing trade Permit | Not listed | [P2609088](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/P2609088/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [404 E St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/404-e-st-se/) | 630 ft N | Plumbing | Plumbing trade Permit | Not listed | [P2609087](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/P2609087/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [402 E St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/402-e-st-se/) | 640 ft N | Plumbing | Plumbing trade Permit | Not listed | [P2609086](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/P2609086/) |
| Jun 19, 2026 | [620 G St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/620-g-st-se/) | 640 ft E | Plumbing | Plumbing trade Permit | Not listed | [P2608863](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/P2608863/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [503 G St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/503-g-st-se/) | 280 ft SE | Plumbing | Plumbing trade Permit | Not listed | [P2608820](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/P2608820/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [639 South Carolina Ave SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/639-south-carolina-ave-se/) | 940 ft NE | Mechanical (HVAC) | Mechanical trade Permit | Not listed | [M2603519](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/M2603519/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [630 G St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/630-g-st-se/) | 720 ft E | Electrical | Electrical Trade Permit | Not listed | [E2609852](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2609852/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [418 4th St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/418-4th-st-se/) | 720 ft N | Pool or spa | Revision to permit #SP2400055. The Description of Work should read: "Provide In-ground Pool 15'-0"x36'-0". 1200 s.f. Provide wood fence, 7' high and 29'-6" long and 7' high and 5' long." | Not listed | [SP2600014](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/SP2600014/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [321 E St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/321-e-st-se/) | 650 ft NW | Plumbing |  | Not listed | [P2608643](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/P2608643/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [318 South Carolina Ave SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/318-south-carolina-ave-se/) | 590 ft NW | Plumbing | Plumbing trade Permit | Not listed | [P2608576](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/P2608576/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [318 South Carolina Ave SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/318-south-carolina-ave-se/) | 590 ft NW | Electrical |  | Not listed | [E2609776](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2609776/) |
| Jun 6, 2026 | [509 G St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/509-g-st-se/) | 310 ft SE | Electrical |  | Not listed | [E2609586](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2609586/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [627 E St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/627-e-st-se/) | 720 ft NE | Mechanical (HVAC) |  | Not listed | [M2603309](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/M2603309/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [509 G St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/509-g-st-se/) | 310 ft SE | Mechanical (HVAC) |  | Not listed | [M2603286](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/M2603286/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [630 G St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/630-g-st-se/) | 720 ft E | Plumbing |  | Not listed | [P2608315](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/P2608315/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [630 G St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/630-g-st-se/) | 720 ft E | Plumbing |  | Not listed | [P2608176](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/P2608176/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [633 South Carolina Ave SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/633-south-carolina-ave-se/) | 900 ft NE | Plumbing |  | Not listed | [P2608181](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/P2608181/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [301 South Carolina Ave SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/301-south-carolina-ave-se/) | 590 ft W | Electrical |  | Not listed | [E2609312](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2609312/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [509 G St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/509-g-st-se/) | 310 ft SE | Plumbing |  | Not listed | [P2608105](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/P2608105/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [515 1/2 6th St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/515-1_2-6th-st-se/) | 360 ft NE | Plumbing |  | Not listed | [P2608069](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/P2608069/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [515 E St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/515-e-st-se/) | 380 ft NE | Electrical | Electrical Trade Permit | Not listed | [E2609153](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2609153/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [603 South Carolina Ave SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/603-south-carolina-ave-se/) | 670 ft NE | Electrical |  | Not listed | [E2609124](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2609124/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [603 South Carolina Ave SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/603-south-carolina-ave-se/) | 670 ft NE | Electrical |  | Not listed | [E2608710](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2608710/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [423 5th St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/423-5th-st-se/) | 680 ft N | Mechanical (HVAC) |  | Not listed | [M2603023](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/M2603023/) |
| May 16, 2026 | [630 G St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/630-g-st-se/) | 720 ft E | Electrical |  | Not listed | [E2608830](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2608830/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [216 South Carolina Ave SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/216-south-carolina-ave-se/) | 900 ft W | Mechanical (HVAC) | Mechanical trade Permit | Not listed | [M2603008](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/M2603008/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [603 South Carolina Ave SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/603-south-carolina-ave-se/) | 670 ft NE | Solar | To Install 4.5 KW DC On The Roof Of The Building | Not listed | [SOL2602268](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/SOL2602268/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [515 E St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/515-e-st-se/) | 380 ft NE | Solar | Installation of solar panels on the rooftop | Not listed | [SOL2602279](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/SOL2602279/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [603 South Carolina Ave SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/603-south-carolina-ave-se/) | 670 ft NE | Solar | To Install 4.95 KW DC On The Roof Of The Building | Not listed | [SOL2602258](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/SOL2602258/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [301 South Carolina Ave SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/301-south-carolina-ave-se/) | 590 ft W | Solar | To Install 12.6 KW DC On The Roof Of The Building | Not listed | [SOL2602257](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/SOL2602257/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [300 G St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/300-g-st-se/) | 600 ft W | Electrical | Electrical Trade Permit | Not listed | [E2608534](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2608534/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [509 G St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/509-g-st-se/) | 310 ft SE | Alteration or repair | In the capitol hill historic district interior renovation of 3-story row house and rear fence replacemen | Not listed | [B2602240](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/B2602240/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 40 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [711 G St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/711-g-st-se/) | 0.22 mi E | Solar | Installation of a PV roof mounted solar system with a capacity of 14.08 kw dc / 11.4 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 32 seraphim 440w srp-440-btd-bg modules, eac | Not listed | [SOL2602221](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/SOL2602221/) |
| Oct 6, 2026 | [711 G St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/711-g-st-se/) | 0.22 mi E | Electrical |  | Not listed | [E2700186](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2700186/) |
| Oct 6, 2026 | [301 North Carolina Ave SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/301-north-carolina-ave-se/) | 0.23 mi NW | Other | exterior framing, geothermal well drilling, exterior sheathing | Not listed | [AH2700022](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/AH2700022/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [301 North Carolina Ave SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/301-north-carolina-ave-se/) | 0.23 mi NW | Plumbing |  | Not listed | [P2700077](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/P2700077/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [301 North Carolina Ave SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/301-north-carolina-ave-se/) | 0.23 mi NW | Plumbing |  | Not listed | [P2611104](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/P2611104/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [200 I St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/200-i-st-se/) | 0.22 mi SW | Sign | Replacement panel in existing blade sign "Child and Family Services Agency" | Not listed | [SG2600331](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/SG2600331/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [552 7th St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/552-7th-st-se/) | 0.21 mi E | Electrical |  | Not listed | [E2613234](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2613234/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [718 7th St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/718-7th-st-se/) | 0.22 mi E | Alteration or repair | Permit revision to approved permit b2507247 to remove / replace masonry foundation wall / siding. | Not listed | [B2607291](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/B2607291/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [950 4th St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/950-4th-st-se/) | 0.22 mi S | Solar | Address is under Historic Preservation review of District-owned properties; Install roof mounted PV solar with 9 modules at 3.96kW DC | Not listed | [SOL2602724](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/SOL2602724/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [950 4th St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/950-4th-st-se/) | 0.22 mi S | Electrical |  | Not listed | [E2612550](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2612550/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [313 I St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/313-i-st-se/) | 0.20 mi SW | Mechanical (HVAC) |  | Not listed | [M2604888](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/M2604888/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [713 G St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/713-g-st-se/) | 0.23 mi E | Alteration or repair | Tuckpoint rear, dogleg, side, and front walls using lime-based mortar | Not listed | [B2608403](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/B2608403/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [155 Duddington Pl SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/155-duddington-pl-se/) | 0.25 mi W | Mechanical (HVAC) | Mechanical trade Permit | Not listed | [M2604506](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/M2604506/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [328 4th St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/328-4th-st-se/) | 0.21 mi N | Electrical | Electrical Trade Permit | Not listed | [E2611614](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2611614/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [510 7th St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/510-7th-st-se/) | 0.21 mi E | Alteration or repair | In capitol hill historic district on front and rear of home, remove and replace 4 windows, renewal by andersen, no structural changes, no widening of existing openings. | Not listed | [B2607978](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/B2607978/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [328 4th St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/328-4th-st-se/) | 0.21 mi N | Mechanical (HVAC) |  | Not listed | [M2604232](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/M2604232/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [734 7th St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/734-7th-st-se/) | 0.24 mi SE | Plumbing |  | Not listed | [P2609884](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/P2609884/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [301 North Carolina Ave SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/301-north-carolina-ave-se/) | 0.23 mi NW | Other | Removal of one (1) 10,000-gallon underground storage tank (UST) | Not listed | [UT2600044](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/UT2600044/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [308 5th St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/308-5th-st-se/) | 0.24 mi N | Alteration or repair | This project consists of the partial interior alteration of the kitchen, dining room, primary bath, and one secondary bath, and the addition of a powder room, in a single-family attached dwelling. Work includes relocation of interior partitions, relocation of plumbing fixtures, the installation of a | Not listed | [B2602576](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/B2602576/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [511 2nd St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/511-2nd-st-se/) | 0.23 mi W | Plumbing |  | Not listed | [P2609401](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/P2609401/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [511 2nd St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/511-2nd-st-se/) | 0.23 mi W | Electrical |  | Not listed | [E2610549](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2610549/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [400 D St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/400-d-st-se/) | 0.19 mi N | Alteration or repair | Installation of 2 Sump Pumps w/backups, and 174 LNFT Drain Tile. | Not listed | [B2605851](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/B2605851/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [155 Duddington Pl SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/155-duddington-pl-se/) | 0.25 mi W | Plumbing | Plumbing trade Permit | Not listed | [P2609131](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/P2609131/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [511 2nd St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/511-2nd-st-se/) | 0.23 mi W | Alteration or repair | Renovating 1st and 2nd floors, including moving 1st floor kitchen, adding 1/2 bathroom, and moving 2nd floor bathrooms. Removing two chimneys from cellar through roof. Enlarging stairs from 1st to 2nd floor to make code compliant. Interior work only | Not listed | [B2605938](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/B2605938/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [718 7th St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/718-7th-st-se/) | 0.22 mi E | Addition | In the capitol hill historic district alteration and additions required to convert two-family rowhouse to three units multi-family inn building, scope of work including new mechanical, electrical, plumbing system and a NFPA 13r fire protection systems. Hpo concept approval hpa 24-331. Underpinning a | Not listed | [B2507247](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/B2507247/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [155 Duddington Pl SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/155-duddington-pl-se/) | 0.25 mi W | Electrical |  | Not listed | [E2610214](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2610214/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [301 North Carolina Ave SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/301-north-carolina-ave-se/) | 0.23 mi NW | Other | In the Capitol Hill Historic District Installation of forty-one (41) geothermal wells | Not listed | [SB2600131](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/SB2600131/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [301 North Carolina Ave SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/301-north-carolina-ave-se/) | 0.23 mi NW | Other | Steel erection, underground utilities, concrete | Not listed | [AH2600777](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/AH2600777/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [158 F St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/158-f-st-se/) | 0.23 mi W | Alteration or repair | Interior renovations of an existing townhouse primary bathroom. Layout will be changed to accommodate a new tub. | Not listed | [B2606228](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/B2606228/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [932 4th St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/932-4th-st-se/) | 0.21 mi S | Plumbing |  | Not listed | [P2608672](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/P2608672/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [301 North Carolina Ave SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/301-north-carolina-ave-se/) | 0.23 mi NW | Plumbing |  | Not listed | [P2608520](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/P2608520/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [301 North Carolina Ave SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/301-north-carolina-ave-se/) | 0.23 mi NW | Plumbing |  | Not listed | [P2607723](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/P2607723/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [734 7th St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/734-7th-st-se/) | 0.24 mi SE | Mechanical (HVAC) |  | Not listed | [M2603244](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/M2603244/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [153 Duddington Pl SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/153-duddington-pl-se/) | 0.25 mi W | Plumbing |  | Not listed | [P2608178](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/P2608178/) |
| May 31, 2026 | [403 7th St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/403-7th-st-se/) | 0.24 mi NE | Other | The Code question concerns the termination of one side of the monumental stair handrail at the project's lower floor with reference to Section 1014.6 of the 2017 DC Building Code (2015 IBC). | Not listed | [MVQ2600083](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/MVQ2600083/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [511 2nd St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/511-2nd-st-se/) | 0.23 mi W | Demolition | Removing interior walls, built-ins, floors, kitchen cabinets, bathroom fixtures. | Not listed | [D2600332](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/D2600332/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [507 8th St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/507-8th-st-se/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical |  | Not listed | [E2608918](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2608918/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [507 8th St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/507-8th-st-se/) | 0.24 mi E | Solar | To Install 95.2KW DC On The Roof Of The Building | Not listed | [SOL2602205](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/SOL2602205/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [301 North Carolina Ave SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/301-north-carolina-ave-se/) | 0.23 mi NW | Mechanical (HVAC) |  | Not listed | [M2603031](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/M2603031/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [641 D St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/641-d-st-se/) | 0.22 mi NE | Plumbing | Plumbing trade Permit | Not listed | [P2607315](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/P2607315/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

There are no zoning requests on file within ¼ mi. Washington's feed was last read Oct 16.

## More on this street

Other addresses on 5th St SE with permits, nearest house number first:

- [535 5th St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/535-5th-st-se/): newest permit Aug 7, 2025
- [540 5th St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/540-5th-st-se/): newest permit Jan 16, 2026
- [527 5th St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/527-5th-st-se/): newest permit Sep 18, 2025
- [547 5th St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/547-5th-st-se/): newest permit Oct 21, 2024
- [521 5th St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/521-5th-st-se/): newest permit Jan 2, 2026
- [513 5th St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/513-5th-st-se/): newest permit Aug 11, 2026
- [433 5th St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/433-5th-st-se/): newest permit Dec 11, 2024
- [423 5th St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/423-5th-st-se/): newest permit May 18, 2026
- [417 5th St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/417-5th-st-se/): newest permit Jan 16, 2025
- [414 5th St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/414-5th-st-se/): newest permit Oct 6, 2025

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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 04:06 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, both permits at this address and 117 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/537-5th-st-se/