1420 Whittier Place Northwest, Washington
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Quick answers
- Does 1420 Whittier Place Northwest have open permits or code violations?
- DC Department of Buildings lists 12 permits, 9 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 1420 Whittier Place Northwest at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
9 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner.
- Supplemental Aug 2026Permit issued
- Supplemental Aug 2026Permit issued
- Supplemental Aug 2026Permit issued
- Construction Jul 2026Permit issued
Proposed work includes level 2 alteration consisting of the conversion of an existing 656 sf unfinished basement into a new accessory dwelling unit (adu) with two bedrooms, one full bathroom, kitchen, and living area. work includes new interior partitions, plumbing, mechanical, electrical systems, replacement of basement windows, and installation of window wells to provide compliant egress. this constitutes creation of an independent dwelling unit in accordance with applicable zoning and building regulations.level 1 alteration work on the first and second floors includes replacement of existing windows within existing openings, replacement of kitchen cabinetry in same configuration, and interior finish upgrades (paint). no structural modifications are proposed unless noted.
- Supplemental Oct 2025Completed
- Supplemental Jun 2025Completed
- Supplemental May 2025Completed
- Supplemental Dec 2023Permit issued
- Supplemental Dec 2023Permit issued
Plumbing trade permit
- Supplemental Dec 2023Permit issued
- Construction Jul 2023Permit issued
Existing single family home having cellar 1st and 2nd floor will be proposed an interior renovation at bathrooms, kitchen reconfiguration and interior load bearing wall removal for the new floor plan configuration.
- Supplemental Jun 2022Permit issued
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
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Luzon Associates Lp C/O Broger Management Inc, 6600 Luzon Av Nw (500 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
550 ft
District of Columbia International School (550 ft), Military Road Early Learning Center (3,350 ft), Center City PCS - Brightwood (3,450 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
8.2 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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- 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.
- Ask what heating system is in place (own boiler, wood, gas) and request the last winter month's bills.
- Check the roof, gutters, and downspouts for signs of leaks or recent repairs, especially if it has rained recently.
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- Knock on a neighboring gate and ask about noise, pets, flooding, or other issues common in the area.
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