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 599 building permits, according to data from BuildZoom, a platform that helps homeowners and businesses with new construction and remodels.

Sixty of those permits were for new building construction, three 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

• Applicant Valley Elec Co. of Mt. Vernon Inc. was issued a permit for new construction of a structure at 1101 Eighth Ave.
  The work is described as: "New fire alarm system in new high-rise building under new construction."
• Applicant Greencity Development LLC received a permit for new construction of a residential structure at 3920 SW Dawson St.
  The work is described as: "Construct nine-unit townhouse building with surface parking."
• The city issued a permit for new construction of a residential structure at 2711 E. Roy St.
  In the permit, the work scope is described as: "Install wood-burning fireplace insert in new construction."
• A permit was issued for new construction of a residential structure at 3216 E. Mercer St.
  The permit defines the project's work scope as: "Construct new deck accessory to existing single family residence."
• Contractor Custom Electrical Cont was issued a permit for new construction of a structure at 7708 37th Ave. SW.
  The work is described as: "New construction three-story with rooftop."

Demolitions, Renovations and Repairs

• Contractor Greenwood Heating & AC was issued a permit for repair/renovation of a structure at 354 N. 77th St.
  In the permit, the work scope is described as: "New circuit and outlet."
• Contractor Pro Tower Electric Inc. was issued a permit for repair/renovation of a structure at 116 Fairview Ave. N.
  The work is described as: "New fiber run into cell site cabinet."
• Contractor Bowie Electric Service received a permit for repair/renovation of a structure at 108 W. Prospect St.
  

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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