Weekly digestWashington DCWeek of April 13, 2026

Washington DC building permits — week of April 13, 2026

Washington DC filed 469 permits worth $0.2M. Unspecified led the week with 287 filings.

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469
PERMITS FILED
$176K
DECLARED VALUE
287
UNSPECIFIED

Top permits this week

 EXTERIOR SCOPE OF WORK: NEW PERIMETER SITE FENCING AT EAST PROPERTY LINE, NEW UTILITY PADS FOR FUTURE EV CHARGERS, NEW FLATWORK BETWEEN PARKING AND EXISTING BUILDING. AND PEDESTRIAN ACCESS GATE AND TWO PRE-ENGINEERED SECURITY GUARD BOOTH ON EXISTING SITE.  NO CHANGE TO INGRESS OR EGRESS FROM THE EXISTING BUILDING. NO CHANGE TO ACCESSIBILITY.  INTERIOR SCOPE OF WORK: INSTALLATION OF NEW IT ROOM AND EXPANDED ELECTRICAL ROOM, NEW WHEELCHAIR LIFT TO LOWER OFFICE LEVEL, RELOCATION OF STAFF BREAK ROOM TO LOWER OFFICE LEVEL. INSTALLATION OF FREE-STANDING EV CHARGERS WITHIN EXISTING WAREHOUSE SPACE IN ADDITION TO PROTECTION BOLLARDS AND VEHICULAR STRIPING. NO CHANGE TO BUILDING STRUCTURE  CHANGE OF USE: FROM WAREHOUSE/DISTRIBUTION TO PARKING GARAGE AND OFFICE USE W/ EV CHARGING AND MINOR HAND WASHING. SURFACE PARKING TO REMAIN AS ACCESSORY TO THE PRINCIPAL USE ON THE PROPERTY.  AREA AFFECTED 19,676 SF

 EXTERIOR SCOPE OF WORK: NEW PERIMETER SITE FENCING AT EAST PROPERTY LINE, NEW UTILITY PADS FOR FUTURE EV CHARGERS, NEW FLATWORK BETWEEN PARKING AND EXISTING BUILDING. AND PEDESTRIAN ACCESS GATE AND TWO PRE-ENGINEERED SECURITY GUARD BOOTH ON EXISTING SITE.  NO CHANGE TO INGRESS OR EGRESS FROM THE EXISTING BUILDING. NO CHANGE TO ACCESSIBILITY.  INTERIOR SCOPE OF WORK: INSTALLATION OF NEW IT ROOM AND EXPANDED ELECTRICAL ROOM, NEW WHEELCHAIR LIFT TO LOWER OFFICE LEVEL, RELOCATION OF STAFF BREAK ROOM TO LOWER OFFICE LEVEL. INSTALLATION OF FREE-STANDING EV CHARGERS WITHIN EXISTING WAREHOUSE SPACE IN ADDITION TO PROTECTION BOLLARDS AND VEHICULAR STRIPING. NO CHANGE TO BUILDING STRUCTURE  CHANGE OF USE: FROM WAREHOUSE/DISTRIBUTION TO PARKING GARAGE AND OFFICE USE W/ EV CHARGING AND MINOR HAND WASHING. SURFACE PARKING TO REMAIN AS ACCESSORY TO THE PRINCIPAL USE ON THE PROPERTY.  AREA AFFECTED 19,676 SF at 1900 KENDALL ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 ($29,386).

In the Saint Elizabeth's Hospital Historic District First-time Tenant Fit-Out. Alteration Level 2 on Levels 6 and 7. Area affected: 21,096 SF

In the Saint Elizabeth's Hospital Historic District First-time Tenant Fit-Out. Alteration Level 2 on Levels 6 and 7. Area affected: 21,096 SF at 1201 SYCAMORE DR SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20032 ($22,830).

EXTERIOR SCOPE OF WORK (APPROX 180 SF): NEW PRE-ENGINEERED SECURITY GUARD BOOTHS AND SLIDING GATE MOTORS FOR EXISTING GATES ON SITE. NO CHANGE TO INGRESS OR EGRESS FROM THE EXISTING BUILDINGS OR SITE. NO CHANGE TO ACCESSIBILITY. INTERIOR SCOPE OF WORK (3,147 SF): INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT IN GARAGE BAYS, NONSTRUCTURAL WALL DEMOLITION TO ENLARGE (E) RESTROOM, ADDITION OF NEW NONSTRUCTURAL PARTITION WALLS FOR IT ROOM AND REFUSE ENCLOSURE, REPLACE (2) PEDESTRIAN DOORS IN KIND

EXTERIOR SCOPE OF WORK (APPROX 180 SF): NEW PRE-ENGINEERED SECURITY GUARD BOOTHS AND SLIDING GATE MOTORS FOR EXISTING GATES ON SITE. NO CHANGE TO INGRESS OR EGRESS FROM THE EXISTING BUILDINGS OR SITE. NO CHANGE TO ACCESSIBILITY. INTERIOR SCOPE OF WORK (3,147 SF): INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT IN GARAGE BAYS, NONSTRUCTURAL WALL DEMOLITION TO ENLARGE (E) RESTROOM, ADDITION OF NEW NONSTRUCTURAL PARTITION WALLS FOR IT ROOM AND REFUSE ENCLOSURE, REPLACE (2) PEDESTRIAN DOORS IN KIND at 1902 KENDALL ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 ($17,065).

INTERIOR RENOVATIONS TO 5TH FLOOR OFFICE FOR NEW OFFICE TENANT. PARTITIONS, FURNITURE, FINISHES, MEP AND LIFE SAFETY. NO STRUCTURAL WORK. 4848 SF. 105 OCCUPANTS. SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITIES RESEARCH ASSOCIATION (SURA). FAST TRACK PERMIT REQUEST.

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INTERIOR RENOVATION TO 2ND FLOOR OFFICE SPACE. PARTITIONS, FURNITURE, FINISHES, MEP AND LIFE SAFETY. NO STRUCTURAL. 6538 SF. 135 OCCUPANTS. GUPTA WESSLER. FAST TRACK REVIEW REQUEST.

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RENOVATION TO EXISTING RESTROOMS TO INCLUDE NEW INTERIOR WALLS AND PARTITIONS, NEW DOOR HARDWARE, NEW PLUMBING, NEW ELECTRICAL, AND NEW LIGHTING. AREA OF WORK = 1095SqFt

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Installing 18 Push Piers, 142 LNFT Basement Gutter, 142 LNFT Drain Tile, and 2 triple Sump pumps.

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Interior alteration to 2,511Sqft on the 9th floor to include demolition; construction to include partitions, ceilings, lighting, electrical, mechanical. plumbing, floors, fixtures, and finishes. No structural work.

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HISTORIC Interior renovation of existing townhouse unit. Scope includes renovation of the kitchen to remove segment of bearing wall and provide new structural beam, and new appliances, fixtures, and finishes. Renovation of bathrooms, all within the existing locations with minor reconfiguration of layout. Relocation of wet bar and powder room. Minimal reconfiguration of partition walls, to provide additional closets and office.

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