# Building permits at 809 17th St SE, Washington, DC Five permits here in the last two years. The newest, Jun 23: New wet bar at cellar level. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 47 more permits (43 projects) since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jun 23, 2026 | Alteration or repair | New wet bar at cellar level; new utility sink in cellar laundry room. Revision to b2510330 | Not listed | [B2603999](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/B2603999/) | | Jun 15, 2026 | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [M2603491](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/M2603491/) | | May 29, 2026 | Electrical | | Not listed | [E2609284](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2609284/) | | Apr 2, 2026 | Plumbing | | Not listed | [P2606243](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/P2606243/) | | Jan 28, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Interior renovations at cellar & first floor of an existing two story row dwelling; including new bathroom, mechanical, &electrical zones. New rear steps to grade. | Not listed | [B2510330](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/B2510330/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 47 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 3, 2026 | [807 17th St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/807-17th-st-se/) | 20 ft N | Plumbing | Plumbing trade Permit | Not listed | [P2610471](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/P2610471/) | | Jul 10, 2026 | [818 Kentucky Ave SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/818-kentucky-ave-se/) | 130 ft W | Fence, wall or deck | Height 2ft/ 18in; Length 14ft 170 brick retaining wall. | Not listed | [RW2600005](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/RW2600005/) | | Jun 15, 2026 | [820 Kentucky Ave SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/820-kentucky-ave-se/) | 120 ft W | Alteration or repair | Repairing 0r replacing rear exterior steps | Not listed | [B2604410](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/B2604410/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 27 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 5, 2026 | [947 15th St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/947-15th-st-se/) | 890 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Interior renovations on first & second floors, including kitchen & bathrooms. Existing rear addition to be refurbished. New landing & steps to grade.note: less than 50 sf of land disturbance | Not listed | [B2607498](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/B2607498/) | | Oct 2, 2026 | [712 16th St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/712-16th-st-se/) | 510 ft NW | Plumbing | | Not listed | [P2700082](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/P2700082/) | | Sep 30, 2026 | [918 15th St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/918-15th-st-se/) | 760 ft SW | Electrical | | Not listed | [E2613482](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2613482/) | | Sep 29, 2026 | [1614 G St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/1614-g-st-se/) | 680 ft N | Plumbing | | Not listed | [GF2605810](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/GF2605810/) | | Sep 15, 2026 | [707 17th St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/707-17th-st-se/) | 380 ft N | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [M2605155](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/M2605155/) | | Sep 9, 2026 | [1527 Pennsylvania Ave SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/1527-pennsylvania-ave-se/) | 580 ft SW | Plumbing | | Not listed | [P2611667](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/P2611667/) | | Sep 9, 2026 | [1614 Potomac Ave SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/1614-potomac-ave-se/) | 940 ft N | Other | | Not listed | [BP2605438](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/BP2605438/) | | Aug 31, 2026 | [1516 Pennsylvania Ave SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/1516-pennsylvania-ave-se/) | 530 ft W | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [M2604802](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/M2604802/) | | Aug 17, 2026 | [1522 Pennsylvania Ave SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/1522-pennsylvania-ave-se/) | 480 ft W | Mechanical (HVAC) | Mechanical trade Permit | Not listed | [M2604583](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/M2604583/) | | Aug 12, 2026 | [1520 Pennsylvania Ave SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/1520-pennsylvania-ave-se/) | 500 ft W | Mechanical (HVAC) | Mechanical trade Permit | Not listed | [M2604508](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/M2604508/) | | Jul 29, 2026 | [1529 K St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/1529-k-st-se/) | 670 ft SW | Pool or spa | Construc swimming pool in rear SFD property. The pool will go from 6 feet on the deep end to 4 feet on the shallow end. | Not listed | [SP2400078](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/SP2400078/) | | Jul 23, 2026 | [947 15th St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/947-15th-st-se/) | 890 ft SW | Other | | Not listed | [BP2604475](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/BP2604475/) | | Jul 22, 2026 | [1500 Pennsylvania Ave SE 303](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/1500-pennsylvania-ave-se-303/) | 670 ft W | Mechanical (HVAC) | Mechanical trade Permit | Not listed | [M2604074](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/M2604074/) | | Jul 16, 2026 | [1529 K St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/1529-k-st-se/) | 670 ft SW | Other | | Not listed | [P2406234-EXT-1](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/P2406234-EXT-1/) | | Jul 16, 2026 | [1529 K St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/1529-k-st-se/) | 670 ft SW | Other | | Not listed | [M2501089-EXT-1](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/M2501089-EXT-1/) | | Jul 16, 2026 | [1529 K St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/1529-k-st-se/) | 670 ft SW | Other | | Not listed | [E2511455-EXT-1](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2511455-EXT-1/) | | Jul 4, 2026 | [1529 K St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/1529-k-st-se/) | 670 ft SW | Other | | Not listed | [P2500302-EXT-1](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/P2500302-EXT-1/) | | Jul 9, 2026 | [519 17th St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/519-17th-st-se/) | 730 ft N | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [M2603808](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/M2603808/) | | Jun 30, 2026 | [1522 Pennsylvania Ave SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/1522-pennsylvania-ave-se/) | 480 ft W | Plumbing | | Not listed | [P2609235](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/P2609235/) | | Jun 30, 2026 | [1522 Pennsylvania Ave SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/1522-pennsylvania-ave-se/) | 480 ft W | Electrical | | Not listed | [E2610408](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2610408/) | | Jun 29, 2026 | [1429 Potomac Ave SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/1429-potomac-ave-se/) | 940 ft W | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [M2603654](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/M2603654/) | | Jun 24, 2026 | [1525 K St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/1525-k-st-se/) | 690 ft SW | Plumbing | Plumbing trade Permit | Not listed | [P2609045](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/P2609045/) | | Jun 15, 2026 | [701 Kentucky Ave SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/701-kentucky-ave-se/) | 790 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Scope of work includes: Cleanspace wall system vapor barrier, waterguard interior drianage system, trench drain, wellduct window drain, supersump plus, iceguard, exterior discharge line, and lawnscape outlet | Not listed | [B2606202](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/B2606202/) | | May 22, 2026 | [718 Kentucky Ave SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/718-kentucky-ave-se/) | 600 ft NW | Addition | Provide 3rd story addition with Balcony, underpinning foundation walls. Renovate the existing structure to provide 3 full bathrooms, 1 half bath, 3 bedrooms, new kitchen. Convert single dwelling unit into a Flat [Two Dwelling Unit]. Lower basement floor for 8'-6 inch ceiling height and provide new a | Not listed | [B2504733](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/B2504733/) | | May 19, 2026 | [1440 Ives Pl SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/1440-ives-pl-se/) | 890 ft W | Fence, wall or deck | Total of 24.97 LFT of Metal Fence installation, Finish Height of 4', Black Aluminum, Flat Top, 2 Rails, 5/8'' Pickets, Posts with Pyramid Post Cap, Attaching fence to a concrete structure, Slope, Parallel Top/Parallel Bottom. Including a Metal Single Gate; 4' Wide, Finish Height of 4'. | Not listed | [F2600355](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/F2600355/) | | May 16, 2026 | [1505 Pennsylvania Ave SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/1505-pennsylvania-ave-se/) | 690 ft W | Other | | Not listed | [BP2603114](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/BP2603114/) | | May 14, 2026 | [1539 Pennsylvania Ave SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/1539-pennsylvania-ave-se/) | 510 ft SW | Electrical | | Not listed | [E2608756](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2608756/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 17 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 5, 2026 | [436 16th St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/436-16th-st-se/) | 0.25 mi N | Other | | Not listed | [BP2700050](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/BP2700050/) | | Oct 5, 2026 | [1600 E St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/1600-e-st-se/) | 0.24 mi N | Alteration or repair | Install new tempered fixed window in existing bathroom. Create new masonry opening per structural details. | Not listed | [B2609369](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/B2609369/) | | Sep 24, 2026 | [1600 E St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/1600-e-st-se/) | 0.24 mi N | Plumbing | | Not listed | [P2612192](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/P2612192/) | | Sep 17, 2026 | [700 14th St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/700-14th-st-se/) | 0.24 mi NW | Elevator | This project involves the construction and installation of a new steel canopy over the existing escalator entrance at the Potomac Avenue Metro Station as approved under DOB permit B2604228. Activities are to be performed overnight, during WMATA non-revenue hours 12am-5am, Mon-Sat as approved by ANC | Not listed | [AH2601023](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/AH2601023/) | | Sep 16, 2026 | [700 14th St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/700-14th-st-se/) | 0.24 mi NW | Elevator | This project involves the construction and installation of a new steel canopy over the existing escalator entrance at the Potomac Avenue Metro Station. The canopy base will be secured to the parapet wall surrounding the station. Key installation activities include temporary fencing, erecting a work | Not listed | [B2604228](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/B2604228/) | | Sep 2, 2026 | [1603 E St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/1603-e-st-se/) | 0.21 mi N | Alteration or repair | Existing boiler will be replaced with a high efficiency boiler that exhausts on the rear facade rather than through a chimney. This is in relation to proposed 3rd floor addition at 1601 E Street. | Not listed | [B2608493](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/B2608493/) | | Aug 18, 2026 | [1618 E St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/1618-e-st-se/) | 0.23 mi N | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [M2604608](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/M2604608/) | | Aug 7, 2026 | [1543 E St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/1543-e-st-se/) | 0.22 mi N | Roofing | Remove old roof membrane on main roof and replace with like in kind materials. | Not listed | [B2608063](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/B2608063/) | | Jul 31, 2026 | [1722 E St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/1722-e-st-se/) | 0.24 mi N | Electrical | | Not listed | [E2611456](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2611456/) | | Jul 28, 2026 | [559 15th St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/559-15th-st-se/) | 0.20 mi NW | Electrical | Electrical Trade Permit | Not listed | [E2611344](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2611344/) | | Jul 28, 2026 | [559 15th St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/559-15th-st-se/) | 0.20 mi NW | Other | | Not listed | [BP2604591](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/BP2604591/) | | Jul 26, 2026 | [519 16th St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/519-16th-st-se/) | 0.19 mi NW | Plumbing | Plumbing trade Permit | Not listed | [P2610143](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/P2610143/) | | Jul 26, 2026 | [517 16th St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/517-16th-st-se/) | 0.19 mi NW | Plumbing | Plumbing trade Permit | Not listed | [P2610142](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/P2610142/) | | Jul 6, 2026 | [1710 E St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/1710-e-st-se/) | 0.24 mi N | Plumbing | | Not listed | [P2609399](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/P2609399/) | | Jun 29, 2026 | [1710 E St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/1710-e-st-se/) | 0.24 mi N | Alteration or repair | 26 feet of interior waterproofing 20 feet on the front wall wrap front right corner 3 feet and also wrap the left corner 3 feet leading to one new 24 x 30 inch plastic sump basin and new 1/3 hp Zoeller sump pump. Customer will be responsible for their own Electrical outlet if needed. | Not listed | [B2606083](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/B2606083/) | | May 29, 2026 | [1412 G St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/1412-g-st-se/) | 0.25 mi NW | Electrical | | Not listed | [E2609275](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2609275/) | | May 29, 2026 | [1412 G St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/1412-g-st-se/) | 0.25 mi NW | Other | | Not listed | [BP2603382](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/BP2603382/) | ## More on this street Other addresses on 17th St SE with permits, nearest house number first: - [807 17th St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/807-17th-st-se/): newest permit Aug 3, 2026 - [805 17th St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/805-17th-st-se/): newest permit Apr 2, 2025 - [707 17th St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/707-17th-st-se/): newest permit Sep 15, 2026 - [519 17th St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/519-17th-st-se/): newest permit Jul 9, 2026 - [445 17th St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/445-17th-st-se/): newest permit Oct 22, 2025 - [439 17th St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/439-17th-st-se/): newest permit May 30, 2025 - [418 17th St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/418-17th-st-se/): newest permit Oct 17, 2024 - [416 17th St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/416-17th-st-se/): newest permit May 30, 2025 - [415 17th St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/415-17th-st-se/): newest permit Sep 14, 2026 - [335 17th St SE](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/335-17th-st-se/): newest permit Sep 27, 2026 --- 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 2026-10-08 06:47 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/ Map, all 5 permits at this address and 47 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/809-17th-st-se/