1430 Whittier Street Northwest, Washington
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Quick answers
- Does 1430 Whittier Street Northwest have open permits or code violations?
- DC Department of Buildings lists 26 permits, 24 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 1430 Whittier 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
24 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner.
- Post card Sep 2026Permit issued
- Post card Jul 2026Permit issued
- Supplemental Jul 2026Permit issued
- Post card Jul 2026Permit issued
- Construction Jul 2026Permit issued
Section r1001.7,1 request to permit installation of a listed top-sealing (lock-top) damper in lieu of a throat damper at the fireplace throat. a lister lock-top damper has been installed at the top of the chimney in place of a traditional throat damper. this configuration is requested as an approved equivalent because a throat damper at the fireplace opening would restrict proper access to the smoke chamber for hand parging and would interfere with proper chimney cleaning and maintenance.
- Supplemental Mar 2026Permit issued
- Construction Feb 2026Completed
Chimney repairs - 1st floor level - (9x13, 30') and basement chimney repairs- (9x13, 40') 1.) will need to extract and remove all of the ceramic tiles within the fireplace chimney from top to bottom. all trash and debris will be removed and disposed of properly from the property. once the claim liners are completely removed, install a ul-listed stainless steel chimney liner system to be inserted down to the chamber area. 2) once the chimney liner is in place, pour vermiculite insulation surrounding the chimney liner from bottom to top. 3) the smoke chamber area will be completely sealed by hand or spray system with a high heat fire resistant material to fill in all gaps to act as an insulator barrier to help increase airflow. 4) stainless steel chain handle dampers. an animal guard will be installed at the top of the chimneys.
- Construction Jan 2026Permit issued
Title 12 of the dcmr: chapter 41, ec section 4021, climate zone 7/8 and wood frame wall r-value 21. i need to modify the construction code because my 2x4 existing stud walls do not accommodate r21 installation in the wall cavities.
- Construction Oct 2025Permit issued
Revision to b2407741 changing original p101 plan version information. the basement and 2nd floor was labeled incorrectly by my architect. the correct p101 plan version is being uploaded in project dox
- Supplemental Aug 2025Permit issued
Electrical trade permit
- Supplemental Jul 2025Permit issued
Mechanical trade permit
- Supplemental Jul 2025Permit issued
Electrical trade permit
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 (600 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
850 ft
District of Columbia International School (850 ft), Military Road Early Learning Center (3,100 ft), Center City PCS - Brightwood (3,300 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
8.1 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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- 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.
- Semi-detached or row house: the shared wall matters. Listen from the room adjoining the neighbor's side and ask whether any structural work has been done there.
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- Check the sewer connection (public network or septic tank) and the water source (public network or well), including pressure and water quality.
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