Seattle/ Politics & Govt
Published on December 19, 2019
Permits for new construction projects issued in Seattle last weekPhoto: 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 152 building permits, according to data from BuildZoom, a platform that helps homeowners and businesses with new construction and remodels.

Of those permits, 20 were for new building construction, five 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 Zesbaugh was issued a permit for the new construction of a structure at 1001 Minor Ave.
    The work is described as: "Wiring low voltage facility chute recycling system."
  • The city issued a permit for the new construction of a residential structure at 6309 9th Ave NE.
    In the permit, the work scope is described as: "Establish use as rowhouse and construct new six-unit townhouse building, per plan."
  • The city issued a permit for the new construction of a residential structure at 5917 42nd Ave SW.
    The work is described as: "Establish use as townhouse and construct new middle duplex with attached garage."
  • Applicant Greenbuild Development LLC received a permit for the new construction of a residential structure at 10126 1st Ave NW.
    The permit defines the project's work scope as: "Construct single family residence."
  • The city issued a permit for the new construction of a residential structure at 5913 42nd Ave SW.
    The work is described as: "Establish use as townhouse and construct new north duplex with attached garage."
  • Contractor Greenbuild Development LLC received a permit for the new construction of another structure at 10130 1st Ave NW.
    In the permit, the work scope is described as: "Construct single family residence."
  • Contractor Greenbuild Development LLC was issued a permit for the new construction of a residential structure at 10128 1st Ave NW.
    The work is described as: "Construct single family residence."

Demolitions, Renovations and Repairs

  • Applicant Energy Efficient Systems LLC received a permit for the repair/renovation of a residential structure at 5629 12th Ave NE.
    The permit defines the project's work scope as: "Install new furnace into existing house with remodeled basement."
  • Applicant Genesee Fuel & Heating Co, Inc. received a permit for the repair/renovation of a residential structure at 3547 SW Ocean View Dr.
    The permit defines the project's work scope as: "Replacing existing oil furnace with new gas furnace."
  • Contractor Secrest Construction LLC received a permit for the repair/renovation of a structure at 8559 Mary Ave NW.
    The work is described as: "Install new storm connection to public storm main."

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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