Washington DC Building Permits & Contractor Leads

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8,592 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

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2026-04-15 Plumbing 2230 CALIFORNIA ST NW 5A-E, WASHINGTON, DC 20008 PLUMBING AND GAS O'BRIEN, JOYCE W
2026-04-15 HVAC/Mech 2923 11TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001 MECHANICAL GARGOUM, JAZMIN D
2026-04-15 Plumbing 500 KENYON ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20010 PLUMBING TAYLOR-ZAPATA, PERDITA
2026-04-15 General Construction 2849 29TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20008 Electrical Trade Permit RICHARD REEVES
2026-04-15 HVAC/Mech 2608 HAZEN CT NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001 Mechanical trade Permit PERRY HUGEE
2026-04-15 Fence 3825 Q ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020 Install approx 137' wood fence 65 with 2 gates in the gates. We will NOT have an… NA NA; NIDIA MONROY
2026-04-15 General Construction 4000 CATHEDRAL AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016 ELECTRICAL WESTCHESTER CORPORATION
2026-04-15 HVAC/Mech 2606 HAZEN CT NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001 Mechanical trade Permit PERRY HUGEE
2026-04-15 General Construction 4545 CONNECTICUT AVE NW 435, WASHINGTON, DC 20008 Cottage Foods BRANDYWINE APARTMENTS OF MARYLAND LLC
2026-04-15 HVAC/Mech 1730 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20006 MECHANICAL 1730 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE LP
2026-04-15 General Construction 412 CHESAPEAKE ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20032 BUILDING 412 CHESAPEAKE ST LLC
2026-04-15 Plumbing 327 ELM ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001 PLUMBING AND GAS BLAINE, TEGAN W
2026-04-15 Fence 2222 R ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020 REPLACE EX FENCE - 6' HIGH VINYL W/GATE NULL NULL; MICHELLE CLANCY
2026-04-15 Plumbing 607 IRVING ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20010 PLUMBING AND GAS KUHLA, DIANE L
2026-04-15 General Construction 3461 14TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20010 ELECTRICAL 3461 14TH NW LLC
2026-04-15 HVAC/Mech 3461 14TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20010 MECHANICAL 3461 14TH NW LLC
2026-04-15 Windows/Doors 1011 SOUTH CAROLINA AVE SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003 Removing the interior and exterior trim, removing the window frames from the ope… NULL NULL; MIKE HEIN
2026-04-15 General Construction 1741 P ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20036 ELECTRICAL 1741 P STREET LLC
2026-04-15 Pool/Spa 4501 SOUTH DAKOTA AVE NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20017 Approval to work on Emancipation Day, 4/16/2026, FULL CONSTRUCTION within standa… KURT PHILLIPSON
2026-04-15 General Construction 1250 MARYLAND AVE SW, WASHINGTON, DC 20024 Extended work hours to allow for permitted work to continue from 7AM-4:00 PM dur… KYLE RUBIN
2026-04-15 Plumbing 3214 13TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20010 Plumbing trade Permit NA NA; BRYCE CARRINGTON
2026-04-15 General Construction 30 GALLATIN ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011 Electrical Trade Permit BRANDON SHORES
2026-04-15 Plumbing 5524 UTAH AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20015 PLUMBING AND GAS SHAPIRO, CRAIG A
2026-04-15 Plumbing 3200 PENNSYLVANIA AVE SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020 PLUMBING AND GAS 3200 PENN AVE PJV LLC
2026-04-15 General Construction 3900 CATHEDRAL AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016 ELECTRICAL WESTCHESTER CORPORATION
2026-04-15 HVAC/Mech 5524 UTAH AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20015 MECHANICAL SHAPIRO, CRAIG A
2026-04-15 General Construction 823 LONGFELLOW ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011 Installation of 1 Crawlspace CleanSpace Vapor Barrier & Drainage Matting and Sil… NA NA; STAED, MATTHEW
2026-04-15 Plumbing 5317 BROAD BRANCH RD NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20015 Plumbing trade Permit NULL NULL; RAQUEL FLORES
2026-04-15 HVAC/Mech 1930 18TH ST NW 1, WASHINGTON, DC 20009 MECHANICAL SIEGALL, BRIGITTE T
2026-04-15 Plumbing 1928 17TH ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020 PLUMBING LEONARD, JACQUELINE
2026-04-15 Demolition 4001 CALVERT ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007 Scope of work includes the cafeteria addition, consisting of new masonry wall co… LEONARDO GALVAO
2026-04-15 General Construction 1604 FORT DAVIS PL SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020 Electrical Trade Permit BRANDON SHORES
2026-04-15 Windows/Doors 1004 SHEPHERD ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20017 Repair replace existing basement windows ROYSTER, JESSE B
2026-04-15 Plumbing 5310 BROAD BRANCH RD NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20015 Plumbing trade Permit NULL NULL; RAQUEL FLORES
2026-04-15 HVAC/Mech 2603 MONROE ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20018 MECHANICAL BLOCK, DARREN S
2026-04-15 General Construction 2912 8TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20017 Electrical Trade Permit BRANDON SHORES
2026-04-15 Plumbing 5330 BROAD BRANCH RD NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20015 Plumbing trade Permit NULL NULL; RAQUEL FLORES
2026-04-15 HVAC/Mech 1930 18TH ST NW 1, WASHINGTON, DC 20009 MECHANICAL SIEGALL, BRIGITTE T
2026-04-15 General Construction 251 H ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001 ELECTRICAL 251 MASSACHUSETTS AVE LLC
2026-04-15 Plumbing 2921 TILDEN ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20008 PLUMBING AND GAS LONG, MARIA W
2026-04-15 Demolition 4926 3RD ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011 DEMOLITION DECK violation case 2023-dob-036 TEREZA HERNANDEZ;
2026-04-15 Plumbing 2603 MONROE ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20018 PLUMBING AND GAS BLOCK, DARREN S
2026-04-15 General Construction 1010 MAIN DR NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20012 ELECTRICAL SHIAU, DEREK T
2026-04-15 General Construction 4848 BRANDYWINE ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016 ELECTRICAL YEWANDE JOHNSON
2026-04-15 HVAC/Mech 3802 14TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011 MECHANICAL TWIN OAKS LLC
2026-04-15 Roofing 4326 18TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011 REPLACE EXISTING FRONT PORCH ROOF & COLUMNS EXTERIOR WORK ONLY NO HVAC OR PLUMBI… NULL NULL; PETER SCHANS
2026-04-15 General Construction 1301 U ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20009 HISTORIC Parking Garage concrete repairs JESSE TARR
2026-04-15 General Construction 1131 48TH PL NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019 Electrical Trade Permit BRANDON SHORES
2026-04-15 General Construction 2818 NEWTON ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20018 ELECTRICAL TSUI, SIU FAI
2026-04-15 General Construction 1130 CONNECTICUT AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20036 ELECTRICAL PENZANCE 1130 PROPERTY OWNER LLC
2026-04-15 Plumbing 1830 NORTH CAPITOL ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 PLUMBING AND GAS DAVIDSON-LADLY, SARAH J
2026-04-15 Fire Protection 1899 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20006 New tenant fitout in existing building. Work includes new partitions, millwork, … LILLY HOCHHAUSER
2026-04-15 General Construction 1902 3RD ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001 ELECTRICAL 1902 3RD STREET LLC
2026-04-15 General Construction 237 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 ELECTRICAL HILLSDALE COLLEGE
2026-04-15 General Construction 6429 31ST PL NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20015 ELECTRICAL JEZIOR, MATTHEW R
2026-04-15 Plumbing 2813 35TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007 PLUMBING MORGAN, LANCE I
2026-04-15 HVAC/Mech 4180 LIVINGSTON RD SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20032 MECHANICAL STATE TENANCY LLC
2026-04-15 HVAC/Mech 6429 31ST PL NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20015 MECHANICAL JEZIOR, MATTHEW R
2026-04-15 Plumbing 1406 MARION BARRY AVE SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020 Plumbing trade Permit SAMEER ALI
2026-04-15 Solar 872 BURNS ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019 INSTALLATION OF A PV ROOF MOUNTED SOLAR SYSTEM WITH A CAPACITY OF 17.6 kW DC / 1… NA NA; STEVEN STAHL
2026-04-15 HVAC/Mech 5100 39TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016 INTERIOR RENOVATION OF EXISTING KITCHEN TO INCLUDE NEW DOOR AND WINDOWS, NEW LIG… NULL NULL; DANIEL WATSON DE ROUX
2026-04-15 General Construction 1618 21ST PL SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020 ELECTRICAL RELIANT INCOME STBL II, LLC
2026-04-15 Plumbing 4180 LIVINGSTON RD SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20032 PLUMBING AND GAS STATE TENANCY LLC
2026-04-15 HVAC/Mech 1009 CONGRESS ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20032 Interior renovation and demolition, framing, drywall, doors, trim, paint, new sh… TIMOTHY WARREN
2026-04-15 Plumbing 1520 16TH ST NW 604, WASHINGTON, DC 20036 PLUMBING AND GAS MOELLER, JOSEPH D
2026-04-15 HVAC/Mech 4541 LOWELL ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016 MECHANICAL ALEXIS E ELLIS TRUSTEE
2026-04-15 General Construction 2191 RIDGELINE LN SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020 New construction- townhome community @ Skyland in SE D.C. Have approval from Com… JOE FYNN
2026-04-15 HVAC/Mech 3246 PROSPECT ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007 SCOPE OF WORK INCLUDES : NEW TENANT FITOUT OF AN EXISTING SHELL SPACE. EXISTING … JOE SPINELLI
2026-04-15 General Construction 1122 51ST PL NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019 ELECTRICAL COTTON, TONY L
2026-04-15 HVAC/Mech 1220 12TH ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003 MECHANICAL WASHINGTON GAS LIGHT CO
2026-04-15 Plumbing 2914 7TH ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20032 PLUMBING PATRICIA A PONDER TRUSTEE
2026-04-15 HVAC/Mech 1620 MASSACHUSETTS AVE SE 2, WASHINGTON, DC 20003 MECHANICAL BISHOP, JAMES
2026-04-15 Plumbing 1843 NORTH CAPITOL ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 PLUMBING AND GAS MIN, LEAH A
2026-04-15 Plumbing 2415 CALIFORNIA ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20008 PLUMBING AND GAS GOVERNMENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF BRAZIL
2026-04-15 Plumbing 3523 10TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20010 PLUMBING AND GAS JOHNSON, SARA
2026-04-15 Plumbing 4848 BRANDYWINE ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016 PLUMBING AND GAS JOHNSON YEWANDE
2026-04-15 General Construction 2416 EVARTS ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20018 ELECTRICAL DC CAPITAL RESTORATION LLC
2026-04-15 General Construction 113 W ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001 ELECTRICAL 113 W STREET LLC
2026-04-15 General Construction 4501 CONNECTICUT AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20008 BOILER ALBEMARLE JV SPE LLC
2026-04-15 Plumbing 162 T ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 PLUMBING AND GAS REYNOLDS, TERA L
2026-04-15 Plumbing 1822 MONROE ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20010 PLUMBING AND GAS HOLT, CHRISTOPHER A
2026-04-15 HVAC/Mech 1361 IRVING ST NW 8, WASHINGTON, DC 20010 MECHANICAL TINGLE, MAXWELL S
2026-04-15 Plumbing 516 CONSTITUTION AVE NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 PLUMBING AND GAS HOPPES, ERIKA V
2026-04-15 General Construction 1776 SYCAMORE ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20012 ELECTRICAL AEB DEVELOPMENT LLC
2026-04-15 General Construction 4415 13TH PL NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20017 ELECTRICAL COVER, LEON N
2026-04-15 General Construction 5031 IVORY WALTERS LN SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019 ELECTRICAL ADGER, BARON L
2026-04-15 HVAC/Mech 1340 TAYLOR ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20017 MECHANICAL JONES, JUNE S
2026-04-15 Plumbing 2040 BELMONT RD NW 536, WASHINGTON, DC 20009 PLUMBING AND GAS ROBERTS, JOAN H
2026-04-15 Plumbing 305 K ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003 PLUMBING MEADOWS, DAVID L
2026-04-15 General Construction 117 M ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 GSI proposes two (2) soil test borings with a hollow-stem auger equipped with a … ADAM STROHBECK
2026-04-15 HVAC/Mech 1006 SHEPHERD ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20017 SCOPE OF WORK: LEVEL 1 INTERIOR RENOVATION. NO REPLACEMENT OF HVAC, PLUMBING OR … E. WISE;
2026-04-15 Plumbing 709 10TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 PLUMBING AND GAS JONES, NADINE
2026-04-15 Plumbing 1207 TRINIDAD AVE NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 PLUMBING AND GAS ROBINSON, Q E
2026-04-15 General Construction 2145 30TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20018 ELECTRICAL RICHARDSON, WILLIAM A
2026-04-15 General Construction 2030 37TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007 ELECTRICAL MAXWELL, LAUREN
2026-04-15 Plumbing 1800 R ST NW 204, WASHINGTON, DC 20009 PLUMBING AND GAS CASSAIN, MARTA I
2026-04-15 Plumbing 1234 OATES ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 PLUMBING COLEMAN, KIRK D
2026-04-15 Plumbing 4849 16TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20017 PLUMBING AND GAS JACKSON, NORMAN L
2026-04-15 Plumbing 303 K ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003 PLUMBING FOX, DAVID
2026-04-15 Plumbing 19 V ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 PLUMBING AND GAS GINGCO, KATE
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1. MARGO RICKS 🔥 167 permits/30d Active 264 (264) Electrical - Verifying…
2. NA NA; BRYCE CARRINGTON 🔥 82 permits/30d Active 202 (202) Plumbing - Verifying…
3. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA HOUSING… 🔥 88 permits/30d Active 136 (136) Electrical - Verifying…
4. MARCOS ARREDONDO TORRES 🔥 44 permits/30d Active 88 (88) Electrical - Verifying…
5. NULL NULL; KARLEN MURRAY 🔥 34 permits/30d Active 73 (73) HVAC - Verifying…
6. DOMINIC DIPIETRO 🔥 35 permits/30d Active 63 (63) - Verifying…
7. CHRISTOPHER HARTMAN 🔥 23 permits/30d Active 61 (61) Plumbing - Verifying…
8. DFM PERMITS 🔥 46 permits/30d Active 57 (57) New Construction - Verifying…
9. NULL NULL; JOHN WILLIAMS 🔥 46 permits/30d Active 56 (56) Solar - Verifying…
10. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 🔥 26 permits/30d Active 54 (54) Electrical - Verifying…
11. MCMILLAN ASSOCIATES LLC 🔥 14 permits/30d Active 53 (53) Electrical - Verifying…
12. NICK HAYES 🔥 19 permits/30d Active 45 (45) HVAC - 🔒 Reveal
13. NA NA; MARGO RICKS 🔥 22 permits/30d Active 45 (45) Roofing - Verifying…
14. STEVEN G STAHL 🔥 15 permits/30d Active 44 (44) Electrical - Verifying…
15. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 🔥 14 permits/30d Active 40 (40) Electrical - 🔒 Reveal
16. WILL NELSON 🔥 17 permits/30d Active 40 (40) Plumbing - Verifying…
17. SAM HOLLEN 🔥 17 permits/30d Active 38 (38) Interior Renovation - Verifying…
18. NULL NULL; RAQUEL FLORES 🔥 25 permits/30d Active 36 (36) Plumbing - Verifying…
19. NULL NULL; MICHELLE CLANCY 🔥 12 permits/30d Active 31 (31) Landscaping & Exterior - Verifying…
20. MATTHEW YOUNG 🔥 11 permits/30d Active 30 (30) Roofing - Verifying…
21. BRANDON SHORES 9 permits/30d Active 30 (30) Electrical - Verifying…
22. NULL NULL; GERARDO PEREZ 🔥 16 permits/30d Active 29 (29) Roofing - Verifying…
23. NULL NULL; MORGAN MALONE 8 permits/30d Active 27 (27) Solar - Verifying…
24. INSPECTOR STEVENS 🔥 13 permits/30d Active 26 (26) HVAC - Verifying…
25. BECK VISSAT Active 24 (24) - Verifying…

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Construction Activity in Washington DC

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.

Instead of competing for shared leads on HomeAdvisor or Angi, contractors who monitor Washington DC building permits can reach out to general contractors the day a permit is issued — before anyone else calls. This first-mover advantage leads to higher close rates and better project selection.

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Who pulled permits in Washington DC this week?

The most active contractors filing in Washington DC right now include MARGO RICKS, NA NA; BRYCE CARRINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA HOUSING…, MARCOS ARREDONDO TORRES and NULL NULL; KARLEN MURRAY. PermitGrab tracks 4,487 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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PermitGrab collects Washington DC on every daemon cycle. Its municipal source is currently updated daily, so new permits appear here within 1–3 days of the source publishing them. The count above reflects the complete current record from that source.

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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.
Material suppliers
Lumber, drywall, roofing, fixtures — every Washington DC permit is a parts list. Build a route by job type and value tier.
Developers & new construction
Ground-up builds in Washington DC mean a long runway of subcontractor and material orders. Sort new-construction permits by project value and reach the GC before the trades are locked.
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