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Demolition permits in Washington, DC

14 permits issued in the last 14 days · — total estimated project value · 163 tracked since 2026-07-27 · Source: DC Open Data (Dept. of Buildings) · Updated September 09, 2026

IssuedAddressWork descriptionEst. value
2026-08-281608 27TH ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020Limited-scope alteration and repair permit for selective demolition, basement slab replacement, excavation, replacement of the domestic water and sanitary sewer services, storm dra
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2026-08-28515 COLUMBIA RD NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001DEMOLITION, INTERIOR ALTERATION AND REPAIR. UPGRADE M.E.P'S
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2026-08-28314 10TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002Cellar slab replacement & interior demolition in preparation for cellar renovations.
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2026-08-284122 SOUTHERN AVE SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020DEMOLITION, INTERIOR ALTERATION AND REPAIR. UPGRADE M.E.P'S.
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2026-08-271100 5TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002Demolish the existing deck and build a new 16x12 deck with a 4x4 landing and stairs. Build a new pergola on top of the new deck
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2026-08-271454 P ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20005In the Greater Fourteenth Street Historic District In the Greater Fourteenth Street Historic District Interior alteration and demolition to 5,508SqFt on level 1 & 2. Work to inc
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2026-08-273344 P ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007Historic-CFA THE CONTRACTOR SHALL NOT REMOVE, ALTER, OR DEMOLISH ANY EXISTING WALLS, FRAMING, OR STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS IN THE HOUSE. THE SCOPE OF WORK IS LIMITED TO THE INSTALLAT
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2026-08-274125 20TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20018PROPOSED REAR PERGULA AND EXTERIOR CONCRETE SLAB. PROPOSED FENCE. DEMOLISH EXISTING REAR GARAGE. (NO EXISTING UTILITES)
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2026-08-273825 WISCONSIN AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016Historic- Erosion and sediment control for demolition phase of project. No wet utility work is proposed under this permit. Separate interior demo permit is in process D2600344.
DemolitionFoundation
2026-08-273333 K ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007RENOVATE AN EXISTING 5-STORY MIXED-USE BUILDING TO ADD ONE STORY PLUS A PENTHOUSE LEVEL. THE EXISTING OFFICE FLOORS 2-5 WILL BECOME 22 RESIDENTIAL UNITS. THE FIRST FLOOR WILL R
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2026-08-271409 WATER ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003The property is situated in square 1080S on Lot 0802, and currently is a site of a boathouse, parking and boat piers. The property is unzoned. The property is generally bounded by
PlumbingFencingRemodelingDemolitionFoundation
2026-08-275445 POTOMAC AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016REVISION TO PERMIT #B2510030: REVISION TO THIS PERMIT INCLUDES UNDERPINNING, WHICH WAS DETERMINED NECESSARY DUE TO FIELD CONDITIONS DISCOVERED UPON DEMOLITION. THE EXTENT OF THE UN
RemodelingDemolitionFoundation
2026-08-26403 M ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003In the Washington Navy Yard Historic District Demolition of existing electric substation and surrounding impervious area. This is a continuation of Raze Permit #R2400036.
Demolition
2026-08-261349 4TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002Partial ground floor demolition of interior walls and exterior windows and doors in preparation for alterations and renovations to an existing motel.
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