1079 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest, Washington
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Quick answers
- Does 1079 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest have open permits or code violations?
- DC Department of Buildings lists 8 permits, 6 not closed, and 0 violations.
- What is the 2026 conforming loan limit in District of Columbia?
- $1,249,125 for a single-unit home, per FHFA. Larger loans are jumbo loans.
- Is radon a problem here?
- EPA radon zone 2, moderate potential.
- What natural disasters is 1079 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner.
- Supplemental Dec 2025Permit issued
Electrical trade permit
- Supplemental Dec 2025Permit issued
Electrical trade permit
- Construction Dec 2025Permit issued
Commission of fine arts jurisdiction area rooftop solar installation 57 400w panels. roof repair or replacement as needed
- Construction Dec 2024Expired
Remove old roof membrane on main roof and replace with like in-kind materials.
- Construction Jun 2024Expired
Georgetown historic district in the commission of fine arts jurisdiction area recover 1 existing awning with canvass material
- Construction Apr 2024Review in process
Georgetown historic district in the commission of fine arts jurisdiction area install 1 non-illuminated wall sign
- Construction Aug 2022Completed
Work includes minor non-bearing wall demolition and framing, paint and new wall finishes throughout (excluding existing floor to remain), and new millwork/display. electrical, mechanical, plumbing to remain as is.
- Construction Mar 2022Completed
Fine arts / historic the project goal is to improve handicapped accessibility to the historic main cafe entrance and is limited in scope to providing ada actuators to the building facade and interior entry area and to repair the brick pavement transition to the historic entry mosaic.
DC Department of Buildings
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
9 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Unknown, 900 30th St (1,250 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Historic listing nearby
200 ft
City Tavern and 2 more listings close by. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
Radon potential
Moderate
Average indoor levels of 2 to 4 pCi/L. EPA still suggests testing ground-floor and basement units.
EPA and USGS Geologic Radon Potential Map
Wildfire risk
Very Low
Wildfire risk is low enough that standard home insurance usually covers it.
FEMA National Risk Index
Nearest public schools
1,350 ft
Hyde-Addison ES (1,350 ft), John Francis Education Campus (3,050 ft), Duke Ellington School of the Arts (3,750 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
3.9 mi
Reagan National (DCA). Homes this close can sit inside the 65 dB DNL noise contour. Visit at peak hours and check the airport's noise map.
FAA large-hub airports
Conforming loan limit 2026
$1,249,125
District of Columbia. Mortgages up to this amount qualify for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac pricing. Above it, the loan is a jumbo with stricter terms.
FHFA Conforming Loan Limit Values, one-unit
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