Searchable property permits database application in DC

Matthew Gilmore, in a post on H-DC, calls our attention to the new DC Dept. of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs "Permit Intake Validation Service" searchable database.

He writes:

In a single, easy-to-use application you will find information from the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs including:

Issued permits
Residential housing complaint cases
Commercial (permit-related) inspections
Occupancy (certificate of occupancy and home occupation permits)
Basic business licensing (current and past)
Property conditions which may affect permitting and inspections (stop-work orders and special jurisdictions such as historic districts)

One seamless search offers data for any property in the District of Columbia. Types of permits and licenses, dates, and status are included. Agency data included goes back to 2002.

Simply enter an address or property ID (square, suffix, and lot--SSL) and search. Data is displayed in nine individual tabs but printer-friendly reports allow quick access to complete picture of the property. A link is provided to DCRA's online building permit tracking system too.

Basic data about the property including zoning, ward and ANC are included. Additional links will take you to Google Street view, returning a current picture and map; another the Bing Map Bird's Eye view; another link to Google will allow exploration of other internet-accessible information on a property, including the various real estate sites like Trulia.