# Alteration or repair permit B2507914 at 1385 Canal St SE, Washington

DC Department of Buildings permit B2507914: issued Aug 28, 2026 for alteration or repair work at 1385 Canal St SE. The project involves (1) constructing a path connecting the south deck to a three-sided gazebo, and (2) installing bar railing along existing terrace. For the gazebo, drawings are provided for the custom gazebo including foundations, vertical and horizontal members, and a bench. The gazebo roof will house solar panels to power outdoor lighting, and exterior grade power receptacles will be provided. For terrace improvement, drawings are provided for bar railing and fixed chairs and removable umbrellas on the terrace, with linear light fixture and exterior grade power receptacles to the railing. Lighting will be installed for the bar railing and inside gazebo. For DOB Application Admin Use: Existing headquarters building area is 34,191 SF per zoning application (2015), and the proposed gazebo is 288 SF, as a reference to the question: Present gross floor area of the building: 34,191 SF; Proposed gross floor area of the building: 34,479 SF. The proposed work includes a new detached gazebo. The existing main building is a 6-story structure, and no changes are being made to its number of stories. Therefore, the Proposed Number of Stories of the Building remains 6. 911 Address: 1385 canal st SE, washington, dc 20003-5015.

- Permit number: B2507914
- Issued: Aug 28, 2026
- Type of work: Alteration or repair (city: Construction, addition alteration repair)
- Status: Issued (city: Permit issued)
- Reported cost: Not listed
- ZIP code: 20003
- All permits at this address: https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/1385-canal-st-se/

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Every permit at 1385 Canal St SE: https://nearbypermits.com/washington-dc/address/1385-canal-st-se/