# Building permits at 856 Venable Pl NW, Washington, DC Two permits on record here. The newest, Jan 28: Electrical Trade Permit. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 72 more permits (66 projects) since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jan 28, 2026 | Electrical | Electrical Trade Permit | Not listed | [E2604959](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2604959/) | | Dec 5, 2025 | Solar | Installation of solar panels on the rooftop | Not listed | [SOL2600889](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/SOL2600889/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 72 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 44 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 1, 2026 | [724 Whittier St NW](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/724-whittier-st-nw/) | 640 ft E | Plumbing | | Not listed | [PP2700011](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/PP2700011/) | | Oct 1, 2026 | [720 Whittier St NW](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/720-whittier-st-nw/) | 690 ft E | Plumbing | | Not listed | [PP2700010](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/PP2700010/) | | Sep 30, 2026 | [804 Van Buren St NW](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/804-van-buren-st-nw/) | 470 ft SE | Plumbing | | Not listed | [PP2605825](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/PP2605825/) | | Sep 30, 2026 | [6450 Georgia Ave NW](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/6450-georgia-ave-nw/) | 850 ft SW | Plumbing | Plumbing trade Permit | Not listed | [P2612396](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/P2612396/) | | Sep 28, 2026 | [6640 Piney Branch Rd NW](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/6640-piney-branch-rd-nw/) | 440 ft NE | Electrical | | Not listed | [E2613374](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2613374/) | | Sep 28, 2026 | [6640 Piney Branch Rd NW](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/6640-piney-branch-rd-nw/) | 440 ft NE | Other | | Not listed | [BP2605785](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/BP2605785/) | | Sep 24, 2026 | [6622 7th Pl NW](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/6622-7th-pl-nw/) | 660 ft E | Electrical | | Not listed | [E2613286](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2613286/) | | Sep 17, 2026 | [6450 Georgia Ave NW](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/6450-georgia-ave-nw/) | 850 ft SW | Alteration or repair | This project consists of the installation of a 50-gallon, 20 GPM above-ground, surface-mounted hydromechanical grease interceptor (HGI) within the existing kitchen of Crabworld, located at 6450 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20012. The affected work area is approximately 15 square feet, located ad | Not listed | [B2606741](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/B2606741/) | | Sep 15, 2026 | [6713 13th Pl NW](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/6713-13th-pl-nw/) | 720 ft W | Electrical | | Not listed | [EG2605543](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/EG2605543/) | | Sep 15, 2026 | [6713 13th Pl NW](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/6713-13th-pl-nw/) | 720 ft W | Other | | Not listed | [BP2605542](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/BP2605542/) | | Sep 12, 2026 | [860 Whittier Pl NW](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/860-whittier-pl-nw/) | 350 ft NW | Other | | Not listed | [BP2605513](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/BP2605513/) | | Sep 11, 2026 | [860 Whittier Pl NW](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/860-whittier-pl-nw/) | 350 ft NW | Other | | Not listed | [BP2605502](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/BP2605502/) | | Sep 11, 2026 | [860 Whittier Pl NW](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/860-whittier-pl-nw/) | 350 ft NW | Other | | Not listed | [BP2605500](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/BP2605500/) | | Sep 11, 2026 | [860 Whittier Pl NW](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/860-whittier-pl-nw/) | 350 ft NW | Other | | Not listed | [BP2605494](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/BP2605494/) | | Sep 8, 2026 | [730 Van Buren St NW](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/730-van-buren-st-nw/) | 820 ft E | Fence, wall or deck | Install fence w/ gate | Not listed | [F2600916](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/F2600916/) | | Sep 6, 2026 | [6626 13th Pl NW](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/6626-13th-pl-nw/) | 830 ft W | Electrical | | Not listed | [E2612659](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2612659/) | | Aug 20, 2026 | [711 Van Buren St NW](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/711-van-buren-st-nw/) | 800 ft E | Electrical | Electrical Trade Permit | Not listed | [E2612125](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2612125/) | | Aug 20, 2026 | [711 Van Buren St NW](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/711-van-buren-st-nw/) | 800 ft E | Other | | Not listed | [BP2605094](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/BP2605094/) | | Aug 19, 2026 | [730 Van Buren St NW](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/730-van-buren-st-nw/) | 820 ft E | Alteration or repair | Remove/replace 5 basement windows; no structural changes | Not listed | [B2608325](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/B2608325/) | | Aug 12, 2026 | [6605 13th Pl NW](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/6605-13th-pl-nw/) | 700 ft W | Other | | Not listed | [BP2604935](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/BP2604935/) | | Aug 11, 2026 | [6612 7th St NW](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/6612-7th-st-nw/) | 900 ft E | Plumbing | Plumbing trade Permit | Not listed | [P2610698](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/P2610698/) | | Aug 3, 2026 | [738 Van Buren St NW](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/738-van-buren-st-nw/) | 690 ft SE | Plumbing | | Not listed | [PP2604704](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/PP2604704/) | | Jul 31, 2026 | [730 Van Buren St NW](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/730-van-buren-st-nw/) | 820 ft E | Plumbing | | Not listed | [PP2604676](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/PP2604676/) | | Jul 30, 2026 | [715 Van Buren St NW](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/715-van-buren-st-nw/) | 680 ft E | Plumbing | | Not listed | [PP2604646](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/PP2604646/) | | Jul 29, 2026 | [711 Van Buren St NW](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/711-van-buren-st-nw/) | 800 ft E | Plumbing | | Not listed | [PP2604623](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/PP2604623/) | | Jul 24, 2026 | [6440 Piney Branch Rd NW](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/6440-piney-branch-rd-nw/) | 830 ft S | Solar | Commercial grid roof mounted interactive solar installation system ac size @ stc: 67.300 kw system dc size @ stc: 82.280 kw (187) vsun vsun440n-108bmh-dg-bb (1) solar edge se50kus (208v), (1) solar edge se17.3kus (208v) | Not listed | [SOL2602556](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/SOL2602556/) | | Jul 24, 2026 | [6440 Piney Branch Rd NW](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/6440-piney-branch-rd-nw/) | 830 ft S | Electrical | | Not listed | [E2611213](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2611213/) | | Jul 23, 2026 | [707 Van Buren St NW](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/707-van-buren-st-nw/) | 840 ft E | Plumbing | | Not listed | [PP2604481](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/PP2604481/) | | Jul 7, 2026 | [6422 8th St NW](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/6422-8th-st-nw/) | 950 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Remove/replace 8 windows; no structural changes | Not listed | [B2607121](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/B2607121/) | | Jun 29, 2026 | [6605 13th Pl NW](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/6605-13th-pl-nw/) | 700 ft W | Electrical | | Not listed | [E2610369](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2610369/) | | Jun 9, 2026 | [6605 13th Pl NW](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/6605-13th-pl-nw/) | 700 ft W | Electrical | | Not listed | [E2609658](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2609658/) | | Jun 29, 2026 | [6726 Piney Branch Rd NW](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/6726-piney-branch-rd-nw/) | 770 ft NE | Electrical | Electrical Trade Permit | Not listed | [E2610315](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2610315/) | | Jun 26, 2026 | [6726 Piney Branch Rd NW](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/6726-piney-branch-rd-nw/) | 770 ft NE | Other | | Not listed | [BP2603999](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/BP2603999/) | | Jun 17, 2026 | [737 Whittier St NW](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/737-whittier-st-nw/) | 670 ft NE | Electrical | | Not listed | [E2610009](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2610009/) | | Jun 16, 2026 | [6618 13th Pl NW](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/6618-13th-pl-nw/) | 830 ft W | Electrical | | Not listed | [E2609934](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2609934/) | | Jun 16, 2026 | [6817 Georgia Ave NW](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/6817-georgia-ave-nw/) | 910 ft N | Other | AT&T is proposing to upgrade their existing equipment on this rooftop. Remove; (9) Antennas, (9) RRHs, (6) Diplexers. Install; (9) Antennas, (9) RRHs | Not listed | [AN2600010](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/AN2600010/) | | Jun 15, 2026 | [1224 Underwood St NW](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/1224-underwood-st-nw/) | 990 ft SW | Mechanical (HVAC) | Mechanical trade Permit | Not listed | [M2603469](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/M2603469/) | | May 27, 2026 | [6802 Piney Branch Rd NW](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/6802-piney-branch-rd-nw/) | 940 ft NE | Plumbing | Plumbing trade Permit | Not listed | [P2608056](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/P2608056/) | | May 22, 2026 | [6813 9th St NW](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/6813-9th-st-nw/) | 920 ft N | Plumbing | | Not listed | [PP2603249](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/PP2603249/) | | May 17, 2026 | [6813 9th St NW](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/6813-9th-st-nw/) | 920 ft N | Plumbing | | Not listed | [PP2603123](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/PP2603123/) | | May 22, 2026 | [6811 9th St NW](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/6811-9th-st-nw/) | 880 ft N | Plumbing | | Not listed | [PP2603248](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/PP2603248/) | | May 16, 2026 | [6812 8th St NW](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/6812-8th-st-nw/) | 960 ft N | Plumbing | | Not listed | [PP2603118](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/PP2603118/) | | May 16, 2026 | [6820 9th St NW](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/6820-9th-st-nw/) | 940 ft N | Plumbing | | Not listed | [PP2603115](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/PP2603115/) | | May 9, 2026 | [6744 13th Pl NW](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/6744-13th-pl-nw/) | 960 ft NW | Electrical | | Not listed | [E2608559](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2608559/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 28 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 22, 2026 | [729 Tuckerman St NW](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/729-tuckerman-st-nw/) | 0.24 mi SE | Plumbing | Plumbing trade Permit | Not listed | [P2612126](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/P2612126/) | | Sep 18, 2026 | [6921 Georgia Ave NW](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/6921-georgia-ave-nw/) | 0.24 mi N | Other | Advancement of three (3) soil borings for environmental assessment | Not listed | [SB2600198](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/SB2600198/) | | Sep 1, 2026 | [600 Whittier St NW](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/600-whittier-st-nw/) | 0.23 mi E | Plumbing | | Not listed | [PP2605305](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/PP2605305/) | | Aug 4, 2026 | [615 Whittier St NW](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/615-whittier-st-nw/) | 0.21 mi E | Plumbing | | Not listed | [PP2604730](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/PP2604730/) | | Jul 23, 2026 | [6810 Cameron Dr NW](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/6810-cameron-dr-nw/) | 0.24 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Scope of work includes replacement of exterior garage glazing with IGU-1; five (5) total garage doors. | Not listed | [B2607341](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/B2607341/) | | Jul 20, 2026 | [904 Butternut St NW](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/904-butternut-st-nw/) | 0.20 mi N | Plumbing | | Not listed | [PP2604416](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/PP2604416/) | | Jul 20, 2026 | [823 Tuckerman St NW](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/823-tuckerman-st-nw/) | 0.21 mi S | Fence, wall or deck | Install fence w/ gates | Not listed | [F2600745](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/F2600745/) | | Jul 16, 2026 | [901 Butternut St NW](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/901-butternut-st-nw/) | 0.23 mi N | Plumbing | | Not listed | [PP2604382](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/PP2604382/) | | Jul 9, 2026 | [6811 Piney Branch Rd NW](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/6811-piney-branch-rd-nw/) | 0.23 mi NE | Plumbing | Plumbing trade Permit | Not listed | [P2609576](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/P2609576/) | | Jul 6, 2026 | [635 Aspen St NW](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/635-aspen-st-nw/) | 0.22 mi NE | Alteration or repair | REVISION TO PERMIT #B2509574: to add (3) missing sheets previously approved by 3rd Plan Review | Not listed | [B2604059](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/B2604059/) | | Jul 4, 2026 | [6829 Piney Branch Rd NW](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/6829-piney-branch-rd-nw/) | 0.25 mi NE | Plumbing | Plumbing trade Permit | Not listed | [P2609362](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/P2609362/) | | Jun 10, 2026 | [6601 7th St NW](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/6601-7th-st-nw/) | 0.20 mi E | Mechanical (HVAC) | Mechanical trade Permit | Not listed | [M2603411](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/M2603411/) | | Jun 9, 2026 | [921 Butternut St NW 204](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/921-butternut-st-nw-204/) | 0.23 mi N | Mechanical (HVAC) | | Not listed | [M2603381](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/M2603381/) | | Jun 3, 2026 | [612 Van Buren St NW](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/612-van-buren-st-nw/) | 0.23 mi E | Plumbing | Plumbing trade Permit | Not listed | [P2608268](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/P2608268/) | | May 28, 2026 | [702 Butternut St NW](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/702-butternut-st-nw/) | 0.24 mi NE | Electrical | | Not listed | [E2609201](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2609201/) | | May 27, 2026 | [1304 Van Buren St NW](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/1304-van-buren-st-nw/) | 0.24 mi W | Electrical | | Not listed | [E2609184](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/E2609184/) | | May 27, 2026 | [1304 Van Buren St NW](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/1304-van-buren-st-nw/) | 0.24 mi W | Other | | Not listed | [BP2603318](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/BP2603318/) | | May 26, 2026 | [702 Butternut St NW](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/702-butternut-st-nw/) | 0.24 mi NE | Solar | To Install 18.9 KWdc On The Roof Of The Building | Not listed | [SOL2602421](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/SOL2602421/) | | May 26, 2026 | [811 Butternut St NW](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/811-butternut-st-nw/) | 0.23 mi N | Electrical | | Not listed | [EG2603306](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/EG2603306/) | | May 26, 2026 | [811 Butternut St NW](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/811-butternut-st-nw/) | 0.23 mi N | Other | | Not listed | [BP2603305](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/BP2603305/) | | May 26, 2026 | [6401 9th St NW](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/6401-9th-st-nw/) | 0.21 mi S | Alteration or repair | Installation of 1 Triple Sump Pump, 36 LNFT Drain Tile, and 36 LNFT Basement Gutter. | Not listed | [B2605554](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/B2605554/) | | May 23, 2026 | [820 Tuckerman St NW](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/820-tuckerman-st-nw/) | 0.24 mi S | Other | | Not listed | [BP2603277](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/BP2603277/) | | May 5, 2026 | [820 Tuckerman St NW](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/820-tuckerman-st-nw/) | 0.24 mi S | Other | | Not listed | [BP2602887](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/BP2602887/) | | May 22, 2026 | [6519 7th St NW](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/6519-7th-st-nw/) | 0.22 mi SE | Plumbing | | Not listed | [PP2603247](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/PP2603247/) | | May 19, 2026 | [732 Tewkesbury Pl NW](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/732-tewkesbury-pl-nw/) | 0.22 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 1 storm door, renewal by andersen, no structural changes, no widening of existing openings | Not listed | [B2605899](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/B2605899/) | | May 6, 2026 | [700 Butternut St NW](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/700-butternut-st-nw/) | 0.24 mi NE | Plumbing | Plumbing trade Permit | Not listed | [P2607376](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/P2607376/) | | May 4, 2026 | [6523 7th St NW](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/6523-7th-st-nw/) | 0.21 mi SE | Plumbing | | Not listed | [PP2602868](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/PP2602868/) | | May 1, 2026 | [724 Underwood St NW](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/724-underwood-st-nw/) | 0.19 mi SE | Electrical | | Not listed | [EH2602820](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/permit/EH2602820/) | ## 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 | | 818 Tuckerman St NW | 0.24 mi S | To construct a rear addition, to an existing semi-detached, two-story plus cellar, principal dwelling unit | [21530](https://app.dcoz.dc.gov/Home/ViewCase?case_id=21530) | "Pending" | 2026-08-24 | ## More on this street Other addresses on Venable Pl NW with permits, nearest house number first: - [857 Venable Pl NW](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/857-venable-pl-nw/): newest permit Aug 15, 2025 - [853 Venable Pl NW](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/853-venable-pl-nw/): newest permit Aug 25, 2025 - [861 Venable Pl NW](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/861-venable-pl-nw/): newest permit Sep 11, 2025 - [862 Venable Pl NW](https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/862-venable-pl-nw/): newest permit Jan 14, 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 2026-10-11 19:25 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 11, 17:17 UTC. Map, both permits at this address and 72 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/856-venable-pl-nw/