1238 H Street Northeast, Washington
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Quick answers
- Does 1238 H Street Northeast have open permits or code violations?
- DC Department of Buildings lists 10 permits, 10 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 1238 H Street Northeast at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area very low overall.
Permits and code violations
10 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner.
- Post card Jul 2026Permit issued
- Supplemental Jul 2026Permit issued
- Supplemental Jun 2026Permit issued
- Supplemental Jun 2026Permit issued
- Construction Jun 2026Permit issued
Interior renovation to convert existing empty space to a new nail salon.
- Post card Dec 2025Permit issued
- Supplemental Jan 2025Permit issued
- Construction Dec 2024Permit issued
To install 5.6kw size of solar panels on roof of building.
- Supplemental Sep 2024Permit issued
- Construction May 2024Permit issued
Roof top solar installation 27 400w panels
DC Department of Buildings
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Very Low
No single natural hazard ranks high for this area.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
1.8 mi
Washington Navy Yard (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
16 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: District Of Columbia, 1300 H St Ne (250 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
200 ft
813 13th Street Ne Sq 1026 Lot 0103 and 2 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
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
Nearest public schools
1,350 ft
Wheatley Education Campus (1,350 ft), School-Within-School at Goding (1,550 ft), Kingsman Academy PCS (1,850 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
4.2 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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- This is a house, not an apartment. Check the lot boundaries, car access, and how water drains from the yard after rain, including whether the neighboring lot sits higher and could send water toward the property.
- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- Check the sewer connection (public network or septic tank) and the water source (public network or well), including pressure and water quality.
- Knock on a neighboring gate and ask about noise, pets, flooding, or other issues common in the area.
- Ask to see the construction documents (permit, sign-off) and check for visible cracks on the facade or in the attic/basement.
- Check the roof, gutters, and downspouts for signs of leaks or recent repairs, especially if it has rained recently.
- Check exactly where you'd park: a spot in the yard or garage, or street parking, and how crowded the street gets in the evening.
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