Seattle/ Politics & Govt
Published on November 27, 2019
Zooming in: A look at the construction projects in SeattlePhoto: Unsplash

Wondering what buildings are coming down or going up in Seattle? Local building permit data can shine a light on what's under construction near you.

In the past week, the city issued 423 building permits, according to data from BuildZoom, a platform that helps homeowners and businesses with new construction and remodels.

Sixty-one of those permits were for new building construction, four were for demolition projects and the remainder were for repairs and renovations.

Read on for a selection of the most noteworthy new permits.

Residential Permits

New Construction

  • The city issued a permit for new construction of a residential structure at 9152 Seventh Ave. S.
    The permit defines the project's work scope as: "New side sewer/drainage for single family residence."
  • The city issued a permit for new construction of a structure at 4051 Rainier Ave. S.
    In the permit, the work scope is described as: "New service drain to storm drain main and sanitary to new side sewer to sanitary main."
  • Applicant Jabooda Homes, Inc. received a permit for new construction of a structure at 4063 Rainier Ave. S.
    The work is described as: "New service drain to storm drain main and sanitary to new side sewer to sanitary main."
  • Applicant Comfort Solution Inc. received a permit for new construction of a residential structure at 3519 SW 108th St.
    The permit defines the project's work scope as: "New force air heating system with gas furnace and central air conditioner. New construction house."

Demolitions, Renovations and Repairs

  • Applicant Wayne's Roofing, Inc. received a permit for demolition of a structure at 9237 Fourth Ave. NW.
    In the permit, the work scope is described as: "Demolish existing shingle roofing to deck. Install new shingle roofing and sheet metal trim."
  • Applicant Viking Electric was issued a permit for repair/renovation of a structure at 8501 Fifth Ave. NE.
    In the permit, the work scope is described as: "Relocate existing circuit into new wall."
  • Contractor Bowie Electric Service was issued a permit for repair/renovation of a structure at 4831 NE 44th St.
    The permit defines the project's work scope as: "Electric service & supply lights and power for new deck."
  • Applicant Air Systems Engineering received a permit for repair/renovation of a structure at 215 Columbia St.
    The work is described as: "Building controls upgrade disconnect /reconnect to replace HVAC controls system with new front end."

This story was created automatically using local building data from BuildZoom, then reviewed and augmented by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing.

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