1319 Decatur Street Northwest, Washington
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Quick answers
- Does 1319 Decatur Street Northwest have open permits or code violations?
- DC Department of Buildings lists 4 permits, 2 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 1319 Decatur Street Northwest at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area very low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner.
- Home occupation Jun 2025Permit issued
Child development home - 6 children (including maximum of 6 infants under 24mos) and 3 staff (accessory apartment)
- Post card Jun 2025Permit issued
- Supplemental Oct 2024Completed
Plumbing trade permit
- Construction Oct 2024Completed
Window replacement to install an egress window and new accessory apartment. r-1b zoning district - zoning approval for the interior renovations per submitted plans. change-of-use from a single-family detached dwelling to a single-family detached dwelling w/ accessory apartment. no other work authorized under this permit. one(1) off-street parking space to remain at rear of property zoning approval is subject to the following conditions: - either the principal dwelling or accessory apartment unit shall be owner-occupied for the duration of the accessory apartment use. - prior to renting an accessory apartment in any zone, the property owner shall obtain a residential rental business license from dlcp and the property shall be inspected for relevant housing code compliance.
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
8 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Wmata, 4615 14th St Nw (850 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,800 ft
5100 Georgia Ave Property. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Historic listing nearby
450 ft
Capital Traction Company Car Barn. 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
1,050 ft
John Lewis ES (1,050 ft), Latin American Montessori Bilingual PCS (1,200 ft), Dorothy I. Height ES (1,400 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.6 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.
- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- 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.
- 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 exactly where you'd park: a spot in the yard or garage, or street parking, and how crowded the street gets in the evening.
- Schedule a viewing in the evening too, on a weekday, to see street traffic, streetlights, and how quiet the neighborhood is after 8 PM.
- 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.
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