# Building permits at 5898 Eastern Ave NE, Washington, DC Two permits here in the last two years. The newest, Jan 15: Electrical permit, no description from the city. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 62 more permits (59 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 0.23 mi away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jan 15, 2026 | Electrical | | Not listed | [E2604499](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2604499/) | | Jan 13, 2026 | Solar | To install 58.52kw dc on roof of the building | Not listed | [SOL2601406](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/SOL2601406/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 62 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### Next door (under 250 ft), 6 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 10, 2026 | [5888 Eastern Ave NE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/5888-eastern-ave-ne/) | 150 ft SE | Plumbing | | Not listed | [P2610673](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/P2610673/) | | Aug 10, 2026 | [5888 Eastern Ave NE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/5888-eastern-ave-ne/) | 150 ft SE | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [M2604463](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/M2604463/) | | Jun 30, 2026 | [5880 Eastern Ave NE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/5880-eastern-ave-ne/) | 230 ft SE | Electrical | | Not listed | [E2610417](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2610417/) | | Jun 30, 2026 | [5880 Eastern Ave NE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/5880-eastern-ave-ne/) | 230 ft SE | Other | | Not listed | [BP2604064](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/BP2604064/) | | Jun 10, 2026 | [5880 Eastern Ave NE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/5880-eastern-ave-ne/) | 230 ft SE | Plumbing | | Not listed | [P2608542](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/P2608542/) | | Jun 10, 2026 | [5880 Eastern Ave NE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/5880-eastern-ave-ne/) | 230 ft SE | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [M2603389](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/M2603389/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 36 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 18, 2026 | [501 Riggs Rd NE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/501-riggs-rd-ne/) | 850 ft SW | Alteration or repair | We propose to perform three (3) soil borings to maximum depths of 40 feet below existing grades or refusal, whichever occurs first. The borings will be advanced using a geotechnical drill rig which utilizes 3.25-inch hollow stem augers. Upon completion, the borings will be backfilled with a bentonit | Not listed | [SB2600204](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/SB2600204/) | | Sep 11, 2026 | [697 Oglethorpe St NE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/697-oglethorpe-st-ne/) | 540 ft S | Plumbing | | Not listed | [P2611789](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/P2611789/) | | Sep 3, 2026 | [697 Oglethorpe St NE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/697-oglethorpe-st-ne/) | 540 ft S | Plumbing | | Not listed | [P2611527](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/P2611527/) | | Sep 9, 2026 | [661 Oglethorpe St NE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/661-oglethorpe-st-ne/) | 340 ft S | Plumbing | Plumbing trade Permit | Not listed | [P2611619](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/P2611619/) | | Sep 9, 2026 | [503 Oneida St NE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/503-oneida-st-ne/) | 760 ft W | Electrical | | Not listed | [EH2605452](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/EH2605452/) | | Sep 7, 2026 | [6012 Eastern Ave NE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/6012-eastern-ave-ne/) | 860 ft NW | Electrical | | Not listed | [E2612665](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2612665/) | | Sep 7, 2026 | [6012 Eastern Ave NE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/6012-eastern-ave-ne/) | 860 ft NW | Electrical | | Not listed | [E2612664](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2612664/) | | Aug 31, 2026 | [624 Nicholson St NE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/624-nicholson-st-ne/) | 830 ft S | Plumbing | Plumbing trade Permit | Not listed | [P2611388](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/P2611388/) | | Aug 27, 2026 | [6012 Eastern Ave NE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/6012-eastern-ave-ne/) | 860 ft NW | Other | | Not listed | [BP2605215](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/BP2605215/) | | Aug 24, 2026 | [514 Oneida St NE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/514-oneida-st-ne/) | 730 ft NW | Electrical | | Not listed | [E2612256](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2612256/) | | Jul 30, 2026 | [514 Oneida St NE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/514-oneida-st-ne/) | 730 ft NW | Electrical | | Not listed | [E2611407](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2611407/) | | Aug 19, 2026 | [538 Nicholson St NE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/538-nicholson-st-ne/) | 430 ft SW | Electrical | | Not listed | [E2612084](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2612084/) | | Aug 10, 2026 | [757 Oglethorpe St NE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/757-oglethorpe-st-ne/) | 940 ft SE | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [M2604445](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/M2604445/) | | Jul 31, 2026 | [643 Oglethorpe St NE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/643-oglethorpe-st-ne/) | 270 ft SW | Plumbing | | Not listed | [P2610398](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/P2610398/) | | Jul 31, 2026 | [643 Oglethorpe St NE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/643-oglethorpe-st-ne/) | 270 ft SW | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [M2604298](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/M2604298/) | | Jul 30, 2026 | [514 Oneida St NE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/514-oneida-st-ne/) | 730 ft NW | Other | | Not listed | [BP2604640](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/BP2604640/) | | Jul 29, 2026 | [661 Oglethorpe St NE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/661-oglethorpe-st-ne/) | 340 ft S | Plumbing | | Not listed | [P2610288](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/P2610288/) | | Jul 22, 2026 | [531 Riggs Rd NE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/531-riggs-rd-ne/) | 290 ft SW | Electrical | Electrical Trade Permit | Not listed | [E2611152](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2611152/) | | Jul 22, 2026 | [531 Riggs Rd NE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/531-riggs-rd-ne/) | 290 ft SW | Other | | Not listed | [BP2604459](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/BP2604459/) | | Jul 22, 2026 | [527 Oglethorpe St NE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/527-oglethorpe-st-ne/) | 750 ft W | Alteration or repair | Remove/replace 4 windows; no structural changes | Not listed | [B2607508](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/B2607508/) | | Jul 13, 2026 | [432 Oglethorpe St NE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/432-oglethorpe-st-ne/) | 770 ft W | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [M2603863](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/M2603863/) | | Jul 8, 2026 | [529 Oglethorpe St NE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/529-oglethorpe-st-ne/) | 740 ft W | Electrical | | Not listed | [EG2604211](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/EG2604211/) | | Jul 8, 2026 | [432 Oglethorpe St NE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/432-oglethorpe-st-ne/) | 770 ft W | Electrical | Electrical Trade Permit | Not listed | [E2610618](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2610618/) | | Jul 8, 2026 | [529 Oglethorpe St NE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/529-oglethorpe-st-ne/) | 740 ft W | Other | | Not listed | [BP2604210](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/BP2604210/) | | Jul 8, 2026 | [5864 Eastern Ave NE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/5864-eastern-ave-ne/) | 410 ft SE | Other | | Not listed | [BP2604205](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/BP2604205/) | | Jul 7, 2026 | [432 Oglethorpe St NE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/432-oglethorpe-st-ne/) | 770 ft W | Plumbing | | Not listed | [P2609426](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/P2609426/) | | Jul 6, 2026 | [432 Oglethorpe St NE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/432-oglethorpe-st-ne/) | 770 ft W | Alteration or repair | Basement: repair insulation, add a shower, replace washer and dryer. 1st floor: remodel kitchen, add a powder room. 2nd floor: remodel bathroom. New finishes throughout. Upgrade electrical panel. Replace HVAC in kind. | Not listed | [B2606403](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/B2606403/) | | Jun 17, 2026 | [5739 6th St NE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/5739-6th-st-ne/) | 810 ft S | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 1 entry door and 1 storm door, renewal by andersen, no structural changes, no widening of existing openings | Not listed | [B2606667](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/B2606667/) | | Jun 3, 2026 | [636 Nicholson St NE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/636-nicholson-st-ne/) | 890 ft S | Electrical | | Not listed | [E2609420](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2609420/) | | Jun 2, 2026 | [636 Nicholson St NE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/636-nicholson-st-ne/) | 890 ft S | Solar | Installation of Roof Mounted 9.315 KW Solar system at 636 NICHOLSON ST NE,WASHINGTON,DC,20011. | Not listed | [SOL2600656](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/SOL2600656/) | | May 30, 2026 | [538 Nicholson St NE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/538-nicholson-st-ne/) | 430 ft SW | Other | | Not listed | [BP2603400](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/BP2603400/) | | May 27, 2026 | [5822 Eastern Ave NE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/5822-eastern-ave-ne/) | 870 ft SE | Other | | Not listed | [BP2603333](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/BP2603333/) | | May 25, 2026 | [699 Oglethorpe St NE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/699-oglethorpe-st-ne/) | 550 ft S | Plumbing | Plumbing trade Permit | Not listed | [P2607963](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/P2607963/) | | May 19, 2026 | [661 Oglethorpe St NE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/661-oglethorpe-st-ne/) | 340 ft S | Alteration or repair | Install new gas line and tankless water heater | Not listed | [B2604669](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/B2604669/) | | May 18, 2026 | [510 Riggs Rd NE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/510-riggs-rd-ne/) | 780 ft W | Electrical | | Not listed | [E2608858](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2608858/) | | May 1, 2026 | [518 Riggs Rd NE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/518-riggs-rd-ne/) | 730 ft W | Alteration or repair | Remove/replace 12 windows, 2 entry doors; no structural changes | Not listed | [B2605349](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/B2605349/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 20 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 24, 2026 | [5709 6th St NE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/5709-6th-st-ne/) | 0.19 mi S | Electrical | | Not listed | [E2613291](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2613291/) | | Sep 23, 2026 | [5709 6th St NE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/5709-6th-st-ne/) | 0.19 mi S | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [M2605300](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/M2605300/) | | Sep 10, 2026 | [5709 6th St NE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/5709-6th-st-ne/) | 0.19 mi S | Plumbing | | Not listed | [P2611732](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/P2611732/) | | Aug 31, 2026 | [5709 6th St NE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/5709-6th-st-ne/) | 0.19 mi S | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation of existing single family dwelling(sfd). New kitchen, flooring, drywall, wood trim, paint.replace framing members (joist, rafters, studs).upgrade HVAC system. Replace plumbing/electricalfixtures with new in same location. | Not listed | [B2608408](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/B2608408/) | | Aug 28, 2026 | [5709 6th St NE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/5709-6th-st-ne/) | 0.19 mi S | Other | | Not listed | [BP2605253](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/BP2605253/) | | Aug 24, 2026 | [419 Quackenbos St NE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/419-quackenbos-st-ne/) | 0.22 mi NW | Plumbing | | Not listed | [PP2605160](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/PP2605160/) | | Aug 18, 2026 | [329 Peabody St NE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/329-peabody-st-ne/) | 0.23 mi W | Plumbing | | Not listed | [P2610981](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/P2610981/) | | Aug 11, 2026 | [5909 8th St NE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/5909-8th-st-ne/) | 0.23 mi SE | Electrical | | Not listed | [E2611786](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2611786/) | | Aug 11, 2026 | [5909 8th St NE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/5909-8th-st-ne/) | 0.23 mi SE | Other | | Not listed | [BP2604879](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/BP2604879/) | | Jul 23, 2026 | [643 Kensington Pl NE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/643-kensington-pl-ne/) | 0.24 mi S | Mechanical (HVAC) | Mechanical trade Permit | Not listed | [M2604116](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/M2604116/) | | Jul 7, 2026 | [320 Oglethorpe St NE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/320-oglethorpe-st-ne/) | 0.24 mi W | Plumbing | | Not listed | [P2609444](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/P2609444/) | | Jul 7, 2026 | [329 Oglethorpe St NE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/329-oglethorpe-st-ne/) | 0.23 mi W | Electrical | | Not listed | [EH2604149](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/EH2604149/) | | Jul 7, 2026 | [320 Oglethorpe St NE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/320-oglethorpe-st-ne/) | 0.24 mi W | Electrical | | Not listed | [E2610595](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2610595/) | | Jun 26, 2026 | [339 Oneida St NE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/339-oneida-st-ne/) | 0.20 mi W | Electrical | | Not listed | [E2610316](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2610316/) | | Jun 26, 2026 | [339 Oneida St NE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/339-oneida-st-ne/) | 0.20 mi W | Other | | Not listed | [BP2604000](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/BP2604000/) | | Jun 12, 2026 | [336 Nicholson St NE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/336-nicholson-st-ne/) | 0.22 mi W | Electrical | | Not listed | [E2609823](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2609823/) | | Jun 11, 2026 | [329 Peabody St NE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/329-peabody-st-ne/) | 0.23 mi W | New building | New construction of a detached single-family house with site improvements on an existing vacant lot. | Not listed | [B2602239](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/B2602239/) | | Jun 8, 2026 | [624 Kensington Pl NE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/624-kensington-pl-ne/) | 0.22 mi S | Alteration or repair | Remove/replace 6 windows; no structural changes | Not listed | [B2606307](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/B2606307/) | | May 4, 2026 | [325 Oneida St NE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/325-oneida-st-ne/) | 0.22 mi W | Electrical | | Not listed | [E2608334](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2608334/) | | May 1, 2026 | [5908 8th St NE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/5908-8th-st-ne/) | 0.21 mi SE | Electrical | | Not listed | [E2608278](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2608278/) | --- 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/). Checked 2026-10-05 18:16 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/ Map, both permits at this address and 62 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/5898-eastern-ave-ne/