Near You
A concise snapshot of nearby 311 requests, building permits, status summaries, and common update types.
A clearer view of your DC
What’s changing
around you today?
Explore public activity happening near you. See nearby 311 requests and recently issued building permits on one clear, interactive map.
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Built for neighbors, advocates,
and the DC-curious.
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HAPPENING NEAR YOUNearby Updates
CONNECTICUT AVE NWP ST NW417
PAST 30 DAYS · ½ MILE
SourceNearby public activity
Streetlight repair311 request · Open
Building permit issuedAlteration and repair · 17th St NW
SHAW ✦ PETWORTH ✦ ANACOSTIA ✦ CAPITOL HILL ✦ COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ✦ BROOKLAND ✦
FOUR WAYS TO EXPLORE
Your neighborhood,
at a glance.
From a quick morning check to a closer look at one block, understand what’s being reported, repaired, and built around your neighborhood.
Map
Explore activity geographically and filter by source, status, category, time period, or radius.
Activity
Browse a chronological view of multiple public datasets and filter the list by source.
Places
Save a home location and follow public activity associated with that address.
ITEM DETAILSThe right detail
The right detail
for each source.
Service request details
See request status and public submission details when the source provides them.
Building Permit details
See permit type, subtype, issue date, work description, address, zoning, fees, and square and lot information when available from the source.
HOW IT WORKS
From “I wonder”
to “now I know.”
No layers, codes, or GIS expertise. Just choose where and when you want to look.
- 01
Choose a place
Use your location, enter a DC address, or browse by ward.
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Set the radius
Search within a quarter mile, half mile, or one mile. The default is half a mile.
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Choose a time
Pick a time period. DC Pulse starts with the last 30 days.
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Explore activity
See combined 311 City Service Requests and recently issued 2026 Building Permits.
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Filter the view
Filter the Map or Activity view by data source.
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Open the record
View source-specific details and clear attribution for each update.
PUBLIC DATA, EVERYDAY USE
“Civic data should feel like something made for people, not just portals.”
DC Pulse turns public records into a calm, map-forward view of what’s being reported, repaired, and built—so you can better understand the streets, blocks, and communities you care about.
PRELIMINARY PRIVACYYour location.
Your location.
Your choice.
This preliminary language must be reviewed and finalized before release.
Location access is optional. Your location or a selected address is used to query nearby public 311 and Building Permit records. You can always browse by address or ward instead.
No account required
DC Pulse does not require a user account for its initial release.
Public records
The app retrieves public records from DC government data services.
Before release, confirm and replace:
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SUPPORTA little help,
A little help,
right when you need it.
Questions about a search or something you’re seeing? Start here—or send us a note.
What kinds of activity does DC Pulse show?+
DC Pulse currently shows nearby DC 311 service requests and recently issued 2026 Building Permits. Additional public infrastructure datasets are planned.
Where does Building Permit information come from?+
Building Permit records are published by the DC Department of Buildings through DC Open Data and DC GIS.
Why doesn’t every record appear on the map?+
Some public records do not include a valid geocoded location. Those records may still appear in Activity but cannot always be placed accurately on the map.
Can I filter out Building Permits or 311 requests?+
Yes. The Map and Activity views allow users to filter by data source.
Do I have to share my location?+
No. Location access is optional. You can enter a DC address or browse by ward instead.
Why can’t I find a record?+
DC Pulse can only show records available in the source datasets. Availability, categorization, geocoding, and update timing are controlled by the source data services.
How fresh is the data?+
The app retrieves public records from DC government data services. Refresh timing depends on those source systems.
Can I search by ward?+
Yes. Browse any DC ward without using your location.
What does a request status mean?+
Status labels come from the source record. DC Pulse helps you read them, but does not manage or resolve 311 requests.
REPORT A PROBLEM
Found something off?
Tell us what happened and where. Screenshots are helpful when available.
SUGGEST A FEATURE
support@dcpulseapp.com ↗Have an idea?
We’d love to hear how DC Pulse could be more useful to your neighborhood.
DATA & ATTRIBUTIONGrounded in
Grounded in
public records.
DC Pulse currently brings together:
- DC 311 City Service Requests
- 2026 Building Permits, published by the DC Department of Buildings
- DC Open Data and DC GIS, the public data infrastructure for these records
Data availability, accuracy, categorization, geocoding, and update timing depend on the source datasets. Some Building Permit records may lack usable map coordinates because the source could not automatically geocode the address. Those records may still appear in Activity.
DC Pulse does not create, manage, or resolve 311 requests, and does not issue, approve, manage, or verify building permits.
THE CITY IS ALWAYS CHANGING.