1338 North Capitol Street Northwest, Washington
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Quick answers
- Does 1338 North Capitol Street Northwest have open permits or code violations?
- DC Department of Buildings lists 6 permits, 5 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 1338 North Capitol Street Northwest at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
5 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner.
- Supplemental Jul 2024Expired
- Construction Mar 2024Completed
Change of use to mercantile only. all work is existing to remain without alter. gc shall completely coordinate work and shall assume the burden of additional cost if sequencing results in work having to be removed or if his costs increase because of poor sequencing of work. contractor responsible for incidental local jurisdiction's interpretations of international building code. tenant work to be provided under separate submission
- Post card Jul 2023Expired
- Post card Jul 2023Expired
- Construction Sep 2022Permit issued
1) install structural rods between outside walls on 2nd and roof levels, level 1st and 2nd floors using self levelling material ,reset rear stair to be level, repair cracked brick in rear and on south sides of building, repair of all interior finishes damaged by construction and/or building shifting, reset rear ac condensers on level concrete pads. install concrete pad on south of building
- Supplemental Sep 2022Expired
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
Superfund site
2.6 mi
Washington Navy Yard (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
30 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Unknown, 1601 South Capitol St Southwest (1,050 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
750 ft
2 Patterson Street Property and 3 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,250 ft
U S Dhs Immigration Customs Enforcement Ice Nfttu and 2 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
500 ft
Washington Animal Rescue League Animal Shelter. 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
Nearest public schools
450 ft
Mundo Verde Bilingual PCS - J.F. Cook (450 ft), Dunbar HS (1,000 ft), Friendship PCS - Armstrong Elementary (1,150 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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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.
- Knock on a neighboring gate and ask about noise, pets, flooding, or other issues common in the area.
- 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 sewer connection (public network or septic tank) and the water source (public network or well), including pressure and water quality.
- 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.
Neighborhood recommendations are derived from public OpenStreetMap data and may be incomplete. Checking in person is still what matters most.