Washington DC General Construction Permits & Contractor Leads

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2026-06-12 General Construction 1247 GALLATIN ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20017
Owner: THO··· 🔒
BUILDING MARGO RICKS
2026-06-12 General Construction 4904 EAST CAPITOL ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019
Owner: BAI··· 🔒
BUILDING BRIAN BROWN
2026-06-12 General Construction 413 36TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019
Owner: WOL··· 🔒
BUILDING MATTHEW YOUNG
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 607 14TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20005
Owner: WES··· 🔒
Build out of partial 2nd floor for office use. KENNY HORTON
2026-06-12 General Construction 1820 MASSACHUSETTS AVE SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003
Owner: STA··· 🔒
BUILDING STANTON 1820 MASSACHUSETTS LLC
2026-06-12 General Construction 817 18TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: GEO··· 🔒
BUILDING GEORGE E PITT
2026-06-12 General Construction 8 HANOVER PL NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001
Owner: KEL··· 🔒
BUILDING BRIAN BROWN
2026-06-11 General Construction 600 5TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001
Owner: WAS··· 🔒
Interior fit out of Spec. Suites, Multi-Tenant Corridor, and the lobby in front … MARIEL SIMKO
2026-06-11 General Construction 600 5TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001
Owner: WAS··· 🔒
Interior fit out of Spec. Suites, Multi-Tenant Corridor, and the lobby in front … MARIEL SIMKO
2026-06-11 General Construction 1819 35TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007
Owner: DIS··· 🔒
In the Georgetown Historic District In the Commission of Fine Arts jurisdiction … JANICE MILLAR MARUT
2026-06-11 General Construction 1513 16TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20036
Owner: 151··· 🔒
HISTORIC Underpin of existing perimeter walls ADAM CRAIN
2026-06-11 General Construction 45 Q ST SW, WASHINGTON, DC 20024 PERMIT
2026-06-11 General Construction 25 LOUISIANA AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001 PERMIT
2026-06-11 General Construction 4326 WISCONSIN AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016
Owner: TRI··· 🔒
Fireworks stand tent JUNG PARK
2026-06-11 General Construction 3848 SOUTH CAPITOL ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20032 PERMIT
2026-06-11 General Construction 2100 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR AVE SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020
Owner: 210··· 🔒
HISTORIC CHANGE OF USE FROM HAIR SALON TO CONVENIENCE STORE. ADANECH GEBREMESKEL
2026-06-11 General Construction 3327 N ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007 PERMIT
2026-06-11 General Construction 1101 15TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20005 PERMIT
2026-06-11 General Construction 2220 16TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20018
Owner: REY··· 🔒
BUILDING MARGO RICKS
2026-06-11 General Construction 4018 ILLINOIS AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011
Owner: DEG··· 🔒
BUILDING MATTHEW YOUNG
2026-06-11 General Construction 5828 COLORADO AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011
Owner: 582··· 🔒
BUILDING TIMOTHY J. WARREN
2026-06-11 General Construction 1228 17TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20036
Owner: THE··· 🔒
Historic Chimney extension in support of work for adjoining property 1224 17th S… CATARINA FERREIRA
2026-06-10 General Construction 1117 46TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019
Owner: HOO··· 🔒
BUILDING NISHANTH MAHANKALI
2026-06-10 General Construction 2444 MONROE ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20018
Owner: AND··· 🔒
BUILDING KENNETH ANDERSON
2026-06-10 General Construction 4326 48TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC PERMIT
2026-06-10 General Construction 1601 W ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20018 PERMIT
2026-06-10 General Construction 4322 48TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC PERMIT
2026-06-10 General Construction 1027 4TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 PERMIT
2026-06-10 General Construction 835 6TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 PERMIT
2026-06-10 General Construction 1400 41ST ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020
Owner: DIS··· 🔒
THIS IS AN AFTER HOURS PERMIT TO WORK ON INDIGENOUS PEOPLES' DAY, OCTOBER 12, 20… DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
2026-06-10 General Construction 1530 D ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: LON··· 🔒
BUILDING TAREK G AZAR
2026-06-10 General Construction 1828 NEWTON ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20018
Owner: 182··· 🔒
BUILDING GARTH ROBINSON
2026-06-10 General Construction 214 S ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001
Owner: SHE··· 🔒
BUILDING NISHANTH MAHANKALI
2026-06-10 General Construction 716 CAPITOL SQUARE PL SW, WASHINGTON, DC 20024
Owner: VEP··· 🔒
BUILDING DOMINIC DIPIETRO
2026-06-10 General Construction 1029 4TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 PERMIT
2026-06-10 General Construction 217 56TH PL NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019
Owner: SIM··· 🔒
BUILDING NISHANTH MAHANKALI
2026-06-10 General Construction 1901 NAYLOR RD SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020
Owner: FAI··· 🔒
BUILDING MARGO RICKS
2026-06-10 General Construction 3336 BAKER ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019
Owner: BAK··· 🔒
BUILDING JENNIFER FOWLER
2026-06-10 General Construction 4539 SOUTH DAKOTA AVE NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20017
Owner: DUA··· 🔒
BUILDING DIALLO PRESTON
2026-06-10 General Construction 4324 48TH ST NW, WASHINGTON PERMIT
2026-06-10 General Construction 4518 9TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011
Owner: REI··· 🔒
BUILDING NISHANTH MAHANKALI
2026-06-10 General Construction 1714 LYMAN PL NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: LEF··· 🔒
BUILDING DOMINIC DIPIETRO
2026-06-10 General Construction 2250 8TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001
Owner: USE··· 🔒
BUILDING DAVE KIRCHHEIM
2026-06-10 General Construction 2021 HAMLIN ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20018
Owner: KAM··· 🔒
BUILDING NISHANTH MAHANKALI
2026-06-10 General Construction 7816 MORNINGSIDE DR NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20012
Owner: COB··· 🔒
BUILDING MARGO RICKS
2026-06-10 General Construction 101 V ST SW, WASHINGTON, DC 20024
Owner: SWL··· 🔒
Cirque Italia tent for July 10-13 ELIZABETH FROST
2026-06-10 General Construction 5700 BLAIR RD NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20011
Owner: LAH··· 🔒
BUILDING MARGO RICKS
2026-06-10 General Construction 720 ALABAMA AVE SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20032
Owner: 720··· 🔒
BUILDING MEGAN LANDRY
2026-06-10 General Construction 1400 41ST ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020
Owner: DIS··· 🔒
THIS IS AN AFTER HOURS PERMIT TO WORK ON JUNETEENTH, JUNE 19TH, 2026 FROM 7AM TO… DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
2026-06-10 General Construction 3000 CATHEDRAL AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20008 PERMIT
2026-06-10 General Construction 1134 ABBEY PL NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 PERMIT
2026-06-10 General Construction 3721 S ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020 PERMIT
2026-06-10 General Construction 1400 41ST ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020
Owner: DIS··· 🔒
THIS IS AN AFTER HOURS PERMIT TO WORK ON VETERANS DAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2026, FROM 7… DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
2026-06-10 General Construction 810 7TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001
Owner: 810··· 🔒
Interior modifications to the lower-level fitness center and penthouse. All inte… ABIGAIL RUSCHAUPT
2026-06-10 General Construction 1315 PARK RD NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20010
Owner: POW··· 🔒
BUILDING WILLIAM T HERNANDEZ
2026-06-10 General Construction 2901 TENNYSON ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20015
Owner: GOR··· 🔒
BUILDING MARGO RICKS
2026-06-10 General Construction 2935 MILLS AVE NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20018
Owner: TER··· 🔒
BUILDING NISHANTH MAHANKALI
2026-06-10 General Construction 2901 TENNYSON ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20015
Owner: GOR··· 🔒
BUILDING MARGO RICKS
2026-06-10 General Construction 1339 Q ST NW 1, WASHINGTON, DC 20009
Owner: STR··· 🔒
HISTORIC Installation of downspout extensions emptying to a flo-well NA NA; CHEN, STEVEN
2026-06-10 General Construction 1273 HOLBROOK TER NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: HIW··· 🔒
BUILDING HIWOT TETEMKE
2026-06-10 General Construction 1273 HOLBROOK TER NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: HIW··· 🔒
BUILDING HIWOT TETEMKE
2026-06-10 General Construction 4909 SOUTH DAKOTA AVE NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20017
Owner: INS··· 🔒
BUILDING NISHANTH MAHANKALI
2026-06-10 General Construction 3519 17TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20018
Owner: DOR··· 🔒
BUILDING DOMINIC DIPIETRO
2026-06-10 General Construction 1436 AMES PL NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: THE··· 🔒
BUILDING WALTER MERILES
2026-06-10 General Construction 3539 HERTFORD PL NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20010
Owner: THO··· 🔒
BUILDING NISHANTH MAHANKALI
2026-06-10 General Construction 5620 FOOTE ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019
Owner: GAR··· 🔒
BUILDING VICTORIA LYNN WILLIAMS
2026-06-10 General Construction 3531 HERTFORD PL NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20010
Owner: PHI··· 🔒
BUILDING NISHANTH MAHANKALI
2026-06-10 General Construction 215 56TH PL NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019
Owner: WOR··· 🔒
BUILDING NISHANTH MAHANKALI
2026-06-10 General Construction 226 ASCOT PL NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Owner: SHO··· 🔒
BUILDING MARGO RICKS
2026-06-10 General Construction 1851 TUBMAN RD SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020
Owner: MAR··· 🔒
GAS FITTING MARCEL, GUY
2026-06-10 General Construction 49 ALLISON ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20011
Owner: SEN··· 🔒
BUILDING UPRISE PERMITTING
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2026-06-10 General Construction 2732 10TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20018
Owner: BYR··· 🔒
BUILDING MARGO RICKS
2026-06-10 General Construction 2634 RHODE ISLAND AVE NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20018
Owner: IMA··· 🔒
BUILDING DOMINIC DIPIETRO
2026-06-10 General Construction 1488 BANGOR ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020
Owner: COA··· 🔒
BUILDING NISHANTH MAHANKALI
2026-06-09 General Construction 430 DECATUR ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011
Owner: DIS··· 🔒
After Hours Work on Juneteenth (June 19), and Independence Day (July 3) MANDY LEUNG
2026-06-09 General Construction 5209 14TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011
Owner: DAS··· 🔒
BUILDING DASK PROPERTIES LLC
2026-06-09 General Construction 5011 LEE ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019 PERMIT
2026-06-09 General Construction 3550 ALBEMARLE ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20008
Owner: HUM··· 🔒
BUILDING NICK HAYES
2026-06-09 General Construction 2844 VISTA ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20018
Owner: VIL··· 🔒
BUILDING MARGO RICKS
2026-06-09 General Construction 3801 BAY LN SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019
Owner: TRA··· 🔒
BUILDING STEVEN G STAHL
2026-06-09 General Construction 597 COLUMBIA RD NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001
Owner: SIR··· 🔒
BUILDING BRUKE GEBREKIDAN SIRAGA
2026-06-09 General Construction 1312 44TH PL SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019
Owner: WIL··· 🔒
BUILDING NICK HAYES
2026-06-09 General Construction 3428 LIVINGSTON ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20015
Owner: SAL··· 🔒
BUILDING MATTHEW YOUNG
2026-06-09 General Construction 1605 29TH ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020
Owner: TOT··· 🔒
test TEMIDAYO AKINSELURE
2026-06-09 General Construction 856 52ND ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019
Owner: COL··· 🔒
BUILDING MARGO RICKS
2026-06-09 General Construction 1806 KEARNY ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20018
Owner: SAM··· 🔒
BUILDING OLIVIA AKINSAN
2026-06-09 General Construction 4028 7TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20017
Owner: PAT··· 🔒
BUILDING MARGO RICKS
2026-06-09 General Construction 460 LEBAUM ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20032
Owner: SEL··· 🔒
BUILDING STEVEN G STAHL
2026-06-09 General Construction 5720 4TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011
Owner: STE··· 🔒
BUILDING DOMINIC DIPIETRO
2026-06-09 General Construction 4904 EAST CAPITOL ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019
Owner: BAI··· 🔒
BUILDING DOMINIC DIPIETRO
2026-06-09 General Construction 243 17TH ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003
Owner: WIN··· 🔒
GAS FITTING WINE, JENNIFER L
2026-06-09 General Construction 2400 6TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20059 PERMIT
2026-06-09 General Construction 2229 RIDGE PL SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020
Owner: BRO··· 🔒
BUILDING DOMINIC DIPIETRO
2026-06-09 General Construction 2530 12TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20009
Owner: BAN··· 🔒
BUILDING MATTHEW YOUNG
2026-06-08 General Construction 631 PRINCETON PL NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20010
Owner: LEA··· 🔒
test ROBERT CARHUFF
2026-06-08 General Construction 609 FORRESTER ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20032
Owner: BEL··· 🔒
BUILDING MARGO RICKS
2026-06-08 General Construction 4200 16TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011
Owner: GIN··· 🔒
BUILDING NATHAN GINTY
2026-06-08 General Construction 5234 1ST ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011
Owner: FAR··· 🔒
BUILDING DOMINIC DIPIETRO
2026-06-08 General Construction 3611 LEGATION ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20015
Owner: HOL··· 🔒
BUILDING MICHAEL DENT
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1. MARGO RICKS 🔥 163 permits/30d Active 260 (260) Electrical - Verifying…
2. NA NA; BRYCE CARRINGTON 🔥 77 permits/30d Active 191 (191) Plumbing - Verifying…
3. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA HOUSING… 🔥 88 permits/30d Active 136 (136) Electrical - Verifying…
4. MARCOS ARREDONDO TORRES 🔥 43 permits/30d Active 87 (87) Electrical - Verifying…
5. NULL NULL; KARLEN MURRAY 🔥 32 permits/30d Active 71 (71) HVAC - Verifying…
6. DOMINIC DIPIETRO 🔥 35 permits/30d Active 63 (63) - Verifying…
7. CHRISTOPHER HARTMAN 🔥 20 permits/30d Active 58 (58) Plumbing - Verifying…
8. DFM PERMITS 🔥 45 permits/30d Active 56 (56) New Construction - Verifying…
9. NULL NULL; JOHN WILLIAMS 🔥 44 permits/30d Active 54 (54) Solar - Verifying…
10. MCMILLAN ASSOCIATES LLC 🔥 14 permits/30d Active 53 (53) Electrical - Verifying…
11. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 🔥 25 permits/30d Active 53 (53) Electrical - Verifying…
12. NICK HAYES 🔥 21 permits/30d Active 45 (45) HVAC - 🔒 Reveal
13. NA NA; MARGO RICKS 🔥 22 permits/30d Active 45 (45) Roofing - Verifying…
14. STEVEN G STAHL 🔥 17 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 39 (39) Plumbing - Verifying…
17. SAM HOLLEN 🔥 15 permits/30d Active 36 (36) Interior Renovation - Verifying…
18. NULL NULL; RAQUEL FLORES 🔥 22 permits/30d Active 33 (33) Plumbing - Verifying…
19. NULL NULL; MICHELLE CLANCY 🔥 12 permits/30d Active 31 (31) Landscaping & Exterior - Verifying…
20. BRANDON SHORES 9 permits/30d Active 30 (30) Electrical - Verifying…
21. NULL NULL; GERARDO PEREZ 🔥 15 permits/30d Active 28 (28) Roofing - Verifying…
22. MATTHEW YOUNG 9 permits/30d Active 28 (28) Roofing - Verifying…
23. NULL NULL; MORGAN MALONE 7 permits/30d Active 26 (26) Solar - Verifying…
24. INSPECTOR STEVENS 🔥 12 permits/30d Active 25 (25) 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 4,366 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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How many building permits does PermitGrab track in Washington DC?

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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