Washington DC Building Permits & Contractor Leads

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Updated recently · 2026-06-13
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Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-06-13 Plumbing 3314 CLAY PL NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019
Owner: FLO··· 🔒
Plumbing trade Permit ALEXIS NOLASCO
2026-06-12 Plumbing 303 TENNESSEE AVE NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: CAV··· 🔒
Plumbing trade Permit NULL NULL; RAQUEL FLORES
2026-06-12 Roofing 4305 - 4345 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016
Owner: JAS··· 🔒
THE SCOPE OF WORK OF THIS PROJECT INCLUDES CONCRETE REPAIRS THROUGHOUT THE PROJE… BELA MAIJ
2026-06-12 General Construction 228 11TH ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003
Owner: MCL··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL MCLAUGHLIN, CELIA
2026-06-12 Plumbing 1756 L ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: BRO··· 🔒
Plumbing trade Permit NA NA; BRYCE CARRINGTON
2026-06-12 Plumbing 305 TENNESSEE AVE NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: RAO··· 🔒
Plumbing trade Permit NULL NULL; RAQUEL FLORES
2026-06-12 Plumbing 2108 2ND ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001
Owner: CLA··· 🔒
PLUMBING CLAIBORNE, CANDACE M
2026-06-12 General Construction 8 HANOVER PL NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001
Owner: KEL··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL KELLY, CHRISTINE E
2026-06-12 Plumbing 1339 C ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: PAM··· 🔒
Plumbing trade Permit MANNING SAVAGE
2026-06-12 HVAC/Mech 1303 TAYLOR ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011
Owner: MAY··· 🔒
MECHANICAL MAYO, REGAN
2026-06-12 Plumbing 3650 WARDER ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20010
Owner: MAG··· 🔒
Plumbing trade Permit NA NA; BRYCE CARRINGTON
2026-06-12 Plumbing 3634 10TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20010
Owner: MAH··· 🔒
Plumbing trade Permit NA NA; BRYCE CARRINGTON
2026-06-12 Windows/Doors 2139 YOUNG ST SE 101, WASHINGTON, DC 20020
Owner: MIL··· 🔒
REMOVE/REPLACE 5 WINDOWS; NO STRUCTURAL CHANGES NA NA; SCOTT DOUGHMAN
2026-06-12 Windows/Doors 1519 1ST ST SW, WASHINGTON, DC 20024
Owner: HOF··· 🔒
VERIFIED NOT TO BE CFA BY ATTACHED LETTER, REMOVE AND REPLACE 5 WINDOWS AND 3 DO… NULL NULL; KARLEN MURRAY
2026-06-12 Plumbing 5719 2ND ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20011
Owner: HAL··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS HALIBURTON FAMILY TRUST
2026-06-12 Plumbing 605 SHERIDAN ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011
Owner: HAY··· 🔒
PLUMBING HAYES, ARTHUR E
2026-06-12 Plumbing 701 8TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001
Owner: JEM··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS JEMALS PORTRAIT BUILDING LLC
2026-06-12 Plumbing 1331 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20004
Owner: JWD··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS JWDC LP
2026-06-12 Plumbing 5 BRANDYWINE ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20032
Owner: BRA··· 🔒
Plumbing trade Permit KEYT DAVIS
2026-06-12 Plumbing 6007 7TH PL NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011
Owner: RAM··· 🔒
Plumbing trade Permit MANNING SAVAGE
2026-06-12 General Construction 1247 GALLATIN ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20017
Owner: THO··· 🔒
BUILDING MARGO RICKS
2026-06-12 HVAC/Mech 1654 BEEKMAN PL NW C, WASHINGTON, DC 20009
Owner: MAY··· 🔒
MECHANICAL MAYA UPTON TRUSTEE
2026-06-12 HVAC/Mech 5304 C ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019
Owner: MUR··· 🔒
MECHANICAL MURRAY, MATTHEW B
2026-06-12 HVAC/Mech 2639 MYRTLE AVE NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20018
Owner: MZ5··· 🔒
MECHANICAL MZ53037THSTREETNW LLC
2026-06-12 HVAC/Mech 3016 EASTERN AVE NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20018
Owner: FOR··· 🔒
MECHANICAL FORT LINCOLN EASTERN AVENUE LLC
2026-06-12 Plumbing 3628 10TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20010
Owner: RAG··· 🔒
Plumbing trade Permit NA NA; BRYCE CARRINGTON
2026-06-12 Plumbing 3316 E ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019
Owner: TAY··· 🔒
Plumbing trade Permit NA NA; BRYCE CARRINGTON
2026-06-12 Fence 1340 INDEPENDENCE AVE SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003
Owner: BEN··· 🔒
Construction of an 7' high wood fence, side-by-side (nail-up) style, includes (1… NA NA; JIAUYE HE
2026-06-12 General Construction 1455 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20004
Owner: WIL··· 🔒
Electrical Trade Permit NULL NULL;
2026-06-12 Windows/Doors 2801 13TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20017
Owner: SCO··· 🔒
REMOVE AND REPLACE 5 WINDOWS AND 2 DOORS, RENEWAL by ANDERSEN, NO STRUCTURAL CHA… NULL NULL; KARLEN MURRAY
2026-06-12 General Construction 336 NICHOLSON ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20011
Owner: HUD··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL HUDSON, WARREN
2026-06-12 General Construction 2301 FOXHALL RD NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007
Owner: FIE··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL FIELD SCHOOL THE
2026-06-12 General Construction 3200 6TH ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20032
Owner: DIS··· 🔒
This is the construction a DC Public School MLK Elementary 3200 6th St SE. Seeki… C/O MCN BUILD
2026-06-12 General Construction 8 HANOVER PL NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001
Owner: KEL··· 🔒
BUILDING BRIAN BROWN
2026-06-12 General Construction 4920 B ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019
Owner: UHU··· 🔒
Electrical Trade Permit DAMIEN PARTEE
2026-06-12 General Construction 100 M ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003
Owner: SQU··· 🔒
CFA / H Interior Alterations and Repair on the 5th floor to suit tenant Mead and… JASON BENTLEY
2026-06-12 Plumbing 3523 10TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20010
Owner: JOH··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS JOHNSON, SARA
2026-06-12 HVAC/Mech 204 RIGGS RD NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20011
Owner: BUS··· 🔒
INTERIOR NON-STRUCTURAL TENANT IMPROVEMENT AND CHANGE OF USE FROM E-1 EDUCATIONA… JOSEPH JARVIS JARVIS (RAMCO)
2026-06-12 General Construction 607 14TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20005
Owner: WES··· 🔒
Build out of partial 2nd floor for office use. KENNY HORTON
2026-06-12 Plumbing 2141 P ST NW 402, WASHINGTON, DC 20037
Owner: HAY··· 🔒
Plumbing trade Permit KEYT DAVIS
2026-06-12 HVAC/Mech 1901 L ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20036
Owner: TMG··· 🔒
LEVEL 07 (PARTIAL RENOVATION). THE CONSTRUCTION OF NEW PARTITIONS, CEILINGS, FIN… DAVID T FONTANA
2026-06-12 HVAC/Mech 6007 7TH PL NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011
Owner: RAM··· 🔒
Mechanical trade Permit MANNING SAVAGE
2026-06-12 General Construction 19 9TH ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003
Owner: PUR··· 🔒
Electrical Trade Permit MARCOS ARREDONDO TORRES
2026-06-12 General Construction 1510 CRITTENDEN ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011
Owner: MAR··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL - HEAVY UP MARGARET A DODSON FAMILY TRUST
2026-06-12 General Construction 1247 GALLATIN ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20017
Owner: THO··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL - GENERAL MARGO RICKS
2026-06-12 General Construction 413 36TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019
Owner: WOL··· 🔒
BUILDING MATTHEW YOUNG
2026-06-12 HVAC/Mech 3018 EASTERN AVE NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20018
Owner: FOR··· 🔒
MECHANICAL FORT LINCOLN EASTERN AVENUE LLC
2026-06-12 General Construction 5511 BLAIR RD NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20011
Owner: MMP··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL MMPLP 1031 LLC SERIES E
2026-06-12 Plumbing 3831 LEGATION ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20015
Owner: MYE··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS MYERS, RAYTH
2026-06-12 Plumbing 2639 MYRTLE AVE NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20018
Owner: MZ5··· 🔒
PLUMBING MZ53037THSTREETNW LLC
2026-06-12 Plumbing 1605 LINCOLN RD NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: AZA··· 🔒
PLUMBING AZANAW, ARMACHO
2026-06-12 Plumbing 1620 L ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20036
Owner: 162··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS 1620 L STREET DC OWNER LLC
2026-06-12 HVAC/Mech 3014 EASTERN AVE NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20018
Owner: FOR··· 🔒
MECHANICAL FORT LINCOLN EASTERN AVENUE LLC
2026-06-12 General Construction 1911 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20009
Owner: BIT··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL BITTNER, PATRICK
2026-06-12 General Construction 2639 MYRTLE AVE NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20018
Owner: MZ5··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL - GENERAL 3037THSTREETNW LLC
2026-06-12 General Construction 1722 SEATON ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20009
Owner: GAR··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL GARBER, WILLIAM E
2026-06-12 HVAC/Mech 4209 ILLINOIS AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011
Owner: FRE··· 🔒
MECHANICAL FRECKMANN, BENJAMIN
2026-06-12 Pool/Spa 301 N ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: 301··· 🔒
FIT OUT AN EXISTING UNFINISHED GROUND FLOOR TENANT SPACE (FIRST TIME OCCUPANCY) … FREDY R. RAMIREZ
2026-06-12 General Construction 1512 CRITTENDEN ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011
Owner: GEN··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL - HEAVY UP GENNER, BYRON A
2026-06-12 Pool/Spa 1000 H ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: 152··· 🔒
ADDITION AND ALTERATION OF A 5 STORY + PARITIAL CELLAR, PENTNOUSE MULTIFAMILY RE… GINGER TEAPOLE
2026-06-12 General Construction 817 18TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: GEO··· 🔒
BUILDING GEORGE E PITT
2026-06-12 Plumbing 3547 APPLETON ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20008
Owner: GER··· 🔒
PLUMBING GERALD M. BORSUK, TRUSTEE
2026-06-12 General Construction 630 G ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003
Owner: VER··· 🔒
Electrical Trade Permit KENNETH EYLER
2026-06-12 HVAC/Mech 3100 MACOMB ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20008
Owner: WAS··· 🔒
Mechanical trade Permit CHRISTOS SAKKOS
2026-06-12 HVAC/Mech 1401 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20005
Owner: 140··· 🔒
MECHANICAL 1401 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE PARTNERS LLC
2026-06-12 General Construction 635 FLORIDA AVE NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: 635··· 🔒
Revision to the existing permit number B2504871 to reflect the correct installed… 635 FLORIDA AVE NE LLC
2026-06-12 General Construction 3800 RESERVOIR RD NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007
Owner: MED··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL MEDSTAR HEALTH SERVICES
2026-06-12 General Construction 5017 9TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011
Owner: BAT··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL BATHEJA, AMAN
2026-06-12 Plumbing 1911 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20009
Owner: BIT··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS BITTNER, PATRICK
2026-06-12 General Construction 4904 EAST CAPITOL ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019
Owner: BAI··· 🔒
BUILDING BRIAN BROWN
2026-06-12 General Construction 4904 EAST CAPITOL ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019
Owner: BAI··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL BAILEY, LINETTE A
2026-06-12 Plumbing 740 HOWARD RD SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020
Owner: BD ··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS BD PARCEL 5 LLC
2026-06-12 General Construction 5510 SHERIER PL NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016
Owner: HEI··· 🔒
Electrical Trade Permit IOAN DRAGOI
2026-06-12 Plumbing 1099 NEW YORK AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001
Owner: 109··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS 1099 NEW YORK, LLC
2026-06-12 Plumbing 1231 OWEN PL NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: JEN··· 🔒
PLUMBING JENKINS, ROSA L
2026-06-12 HVAC/Mech 5074 CENTRAL AVE SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019
Owner: DYK··· 🔒
Mechanical trade Permit JEREMY HAIRSTON
2026-06-12 Plumbing 1277 OWEN PL NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: CUT··· 🔒
PLUMBING CUTTER, SETH
2026-06-12 General Construction 2017 PARK RD NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20010
Owner: CRO··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL CROWLEY, ANNE
2026-06-12 General Construction 219 RIGGS RD NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20011
Owner: FOO··· 🔒
Scope of work includes the renovation and expansion of an existing 2-story mixed… DANIEL WILLIAMS
2026-06-12 General Construction 1443 P ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20005
Owner: MET··· 🔒
Electrical Trade Permit EDUARDO DE FARIAS
2026-06-12 Plumbing 2700 36TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007
Owner: 270··· 🔒
PLUMBING 2700 36TH LLC
2026-06-12 Plumbing 3440 38TH ST NW E413, WASHINGTON, DC 20016
Owner: CAN··· 🔒
Plumbing trade Permit KEYT DAVIS
2026-06-12 Plumbing 214 2ND ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003
Owner: CHA··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS CHALASANI, PUNNAIAH V
2026-06-12 Plumbing 2331 HIGH ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020
Owner: 233··· 🔒
PLUMBING 2331 HIGH SE LLC
2026-06-12 Plumbing 51 GIRARD ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: DAR··· 🔒
PLUMBING DAR, CRISTINA O
2026-06-12 Plumbing 1942 2ND ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001
Owner: LOG··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS LOGAN, RON C
2026-06-12 General Construction 700 KENILWORTH TER NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019
Owner: 10 ··· 🔒
Install support of excavation measures bracing and tiebacks to construct 118-uni… DFM PERMITS
2026-06-12 HVAC/Mech 1010 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW 708, WASHINGTON, DC 20001
Owner: DUG··· 🔒
MECHANICAL DUGGAN, STEPHEN
2026-06-12 General Construction 5023 FULTON ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016
Owner: 261··· 🔒
Revision to permit B2601690 to install a covered open front porch. AMANDA BARLEY
2026-06-12 HVAC/Mech 2000 K ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20006
Owner: 200··· 🔒
New Interior Construction of the third floor. The work consists of non-structura… CHARLIE SALGUERO
2026-06-12 General Construction 100 PEABODY ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011
Owner: DIS··· 🔒
THE SCOPE OF WORK IS RENOVATION OF A PORTION OF THE BUILDING INCLUDING 4 WORK AR… DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
2026-06-12 General Construction 1349 RIGGS ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20009
Owner: DON··· 🔒
In the Greater Fourteenth Street Historic District Replace rotting kitchen cabin… DONCHEV, ANGEL
2026-06-12 Windows/Doors 1826 18TH ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020
Owner: KER··· 🔒
Installation of exterior window wells on private property AMANDA BARLEY
2026-06-12 HVAC/Mech 1355 H ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: 135··· 🔒
MECHANICAL 1355-1359 H ST NE LLC
2026-06-12 Plumbing 49 V ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001
Owner: ZWA··· 🔒
Plumbing trade Permit CHRISTOPHER HARTMAN
2026-06-12 HVAC/Mech 3012 EASTERN AVE NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20018
Owner: FOR··· 🔒
MECHANICAL FORT LINCOLN EASTERN AVENUE LLC
2026-06-12 Plumbing 1016 5TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: GUE··· 🔒
PLUMBING GUERRERO, JUAN A
2026-06-12 Signage 4283 BARNABY RD SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20032
Owner: BEL··· 🔒
Install 2 non-illuminated wall signs, 1 illuminated canopy sign and 1 halo-illum… MELISSA BRENT
2026-06-12 HVAC/Mech 3010 EASTERN AVE NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20018
Owner: FOR··· 🔒
MECHANICAL FORT LINCOLN EASTERN AVENUE LLC
2026-06-12 General Construction 1 MADISON ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20011
Owner: NUN··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL NUNEZ, RODRIGO J
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10. HIWOT TETEMKE NEW 3 (3) Electrical - Verifying…
11. SIMPSON, SCOTT NEW 3 (3) HVAC - Verifying…
12. NULL NULL; WOODS, CHRISTOPHER J NEW 2 (2) Structural - Verifying…
13. WANG, JOE NEW 2 (2) Plumbing - Verifying…
14. SOMMER, JACOB A NEW 2 (2) Electrical - Verifying…
15. TAYLOR, MARK W NEW 2 (2) Plumbing - Verifying…
16. ZG 1400 EYE, LLC NEW 2 (2) Electrical - Verifying…
17. HBW CONSTRUCTION NEW 2 (2) Electrical - Verifying…
18. HULME, JAMES H NEW 2 (2) HVAC - Verifying…
19. THE EBONY JOHNSON REVOCABLE TRUST NEW 2 (2) Electrical - Verifying…
20. WEISE, KEON NEW 2 (2) Plumbing - Verifying…
21. BAILEY, KEVIN NEW 2 (2) Electrical - Verifying…
22. BARBEE, SCARLETT NEW 2 (2) Electrical - Verifying…
23. GAVIN P W MURPHY TRUSTEE NEW 2 (2) Plumbing - Verifying…
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New building permits in Washington DC, District of Columbia indicate upcoming construction projects. Contractors can identify subcontracting opportunities by monitoring recently issued permits for residential renovations, commercial buildouts, and new construction. Early outreach to permit holders often results in higher close rates before projects go to competitive bid.

About Washington DC Building Permits

Washington DC, District of Columbia processes thousands of building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 8592+ Washington DC building permits — updated daily from official city sources.

Every new construction project in Washington DC requires a building permit before work can begin. These public records include the project address, scope of work, estimated cost, and often the general contractor's name — making them valuable leads for subcontractors looking for new projects in Washington DC.

How Contractors Use Washington DC Permit Data

HVAC contractors, electricians, plumbers, and roofers in Washington DC use building permit data to find projects before they hit traditional lead services. When a new commercial buildout or residential renovation permit is filed, it signals upcoming work that needs subcontractors.

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Who pulled permits in Washington DC this week?

The most active contractors filing in Washington DC right now include BROWN, BRIAN R, BOWMAN, GEORGE Y, MORELAND COMPANY, 2909 7TH LLC and SYGA THOMAS. PermitGrab tracks 4,366 active contractors across the metro, with new filings indexed on every refresh.

How fresh is Washington DC permit data?

Updated daily. Permit records carry filing date, address, project value, contractor name (where the source publishes it), and permit type, so a fresh row means a fresh lead.

What construction is happening in Washington DC right now?

In the last 30 days, Washington DC permitting activity covers 3,965 new building permits. The mix spans new construction, residential renovations, mechanical/electrical/plumbing upgrades, roof replacements, demolitions, and tenant improvements — every record is a buying signal for a different contractor or supplier persona.

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PermitGrab currently tracks 8592 building permits in Washington DC, District of Columbia. Data is pulled directly from the official municipal open-data source on every collection cycle and includes permit number, address, permit type, contractor, status, and estimated value where available.

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Real estate investors
Code violations in Washington DC = motivated sellers. Out-of-state landlord + active citation = top of the wholesale call list.
Contractors & subs
Every Washington DC GC who pulled a permit this week is sourcing labor and materials right now. Phone numbers included.
Home service companies
A Washington DC addition or remodel signals an HVAC, plumbing, or warranty upsell window. Reach owners while the project is fresh.
Solar installers
Roof permits and electrical upgrades in Washington DC are the highest-intent solar lead signals. Owner-occupant filter built in.
Insurance agents
Washington DC renovations trigger updated dwelling-coverage limits. Get the address-level signal before the renewal cycle does.
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