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1273 Emerson Street Northeast, Washington

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Does 1273 Emerson Street Northeast have open permits or code violations?
DC Department of Buildings lists 15 permits, 13 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 1273 Emerson Street Northeast at risk for?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area very low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.

Permits and code violations

13 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner.

  1. Construction Jan 2024Permit issued

    Residential grid roof mounted interactive solar installation zsystem ac size @ stc: 6.000 kw system dc size @ stc: 7.600 kw (19) canadian solar cs6r-400ms-hl (1) solar edge se6000h-us (240v)

  2. Supplemental Jan 2024Permit issued
  3. Supplemental Feb 2023Completed
  4. Construction Dec 2022Completed

    Installation of a grid-tied, roof-mounted solar photovoltaic electric system using 19 silfab 370w panels to create a system of a total size of 7.03kw

  5. Construction Oct 2022Permit issued

    Remove the existing chainlink fence, and install a new wood fence at the same location.

  6. Construction Oct 2022Permit issued

    The purpose of this project is to install new fixtures (at the existing locations) within the kitchen, second floor, and basement bathrooms. additionally, adding a new powder room on the first floor and a shower in the basement bathroom.

  7. Supplemental Sep 2022Permit issued
  8. Supplemental Sep 2022Permit issued
  9. Supplemental Sep 2022Permit issued
  10. Supplemental Sep 2022Permit issued
  11. Construction Aug 2022Permit issued

    Interior renovation of semi detached house . no addition or exterior work . run new mechanical , electrical and plumbing . demolish some existing load bearing and non load bearing interior walls .

  12. Supplemental Aug 2022Permit issued

DC Department of Buildings

Safety and environment

FEMA natural hazard risk

Very Low

Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.

FEMA National Risk Index, census tract

Leaking fuel tanks

4 within 1,650 ft

Nearest: Pastoral Center, 5001 Eastern Ave (1,050 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.

EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases

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

2,950 ft

Chillum Elementary (2,950 ft), Bunker Hill ES (3,000 ft), Mundo Verde Bilingual PCS - Calle Ocho (3,350 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.

U.S. Department of Education, NCES

Major airport

7.3 mi

Reagan National (DCA). Aircraft may be audible under approach paths.

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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What's worth checking in person before deciding.

  • 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.
  • Knock on a neighboring gate and ask about noise, pets, flooding, or other issues common in the area.
  • Check the condition of the fence, yard, and sidewalk out front: who is responsible for upkeep, and whether there are any boundary disputes with neighbors.
  • Check the roof, gutters, and downspouts for signs of leaks or recent repairs, especially if it has rained recently.
  • Ask to see the construction documents (permit, sign-off) and check for visible cracks on the facade or in the attic/basement.
  • Schedule a viewing in the evening too, on a weekday, to see street traffic, streetlights, and how quiet the neighborhood is after 8 PM.

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