15 Rhode Island Avenue Northwest, Washington
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Quick answers
- Does 15 Rhode Island Avenue Northwest have open permits or code violations?
- DC Department of Buildings lists 9 permits, 8 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 15 Rhode Island Avenue Northwest at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area very low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
8 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner.
- Supplemental Feb 2026Permit issued
Electrical trade permit
- Home occupation Feb 2026Permit issued
Home office - web-based retail (business administration only)
- Construction Dec 2025Permit issued
Historic installation of solar panels on the rooftop
- Supplemental Mar 2025Permit issued
- Supplemental Mar 2025Permit issued
- Construction Feb 2025Permit issued
Enclose existing screen porch. reuse existing structure.
- Supplemental Oct 2024Permit issued
Electrical trade permit
- Home occupation Jul 2022Permit issued
Home office of licensed professional - licensed professional counselor
- Construction Mar 2022Completed
Historic rehab- restore structural integrity of framing. limited structural repair to the first floor wood framing joists in areas indicated. see key notes on s100 sheet.
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
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Off Of Public Education Facilities Modernization, 151 T St Ne (1,600 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,650 ft
1629 North Capitol Street Property and 2 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,550 ft
Us Army Corps Of Engineers Mcmillan Wtp Washington Aqueduc and 2 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
300 ft
115 kV line run by POTOMAC ELECTRIC POWER CO.
HIFLD transmission lines
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
950 ft
Harmony DC PCS - School of Excellence (950 ft), Langley ES (1,550 ft), McKinley Technology HS (1,700 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
4.7 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.
- 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.
- Schedule a viewing in the evening too, on a weekday, to see street traffic, streetlights, and how quiet the neighborhood is after 8 PM.
- Ask what heating system is in place (own boiler, wood, gas) and request the last winter month's bills.
- Knock on a neighboring gate and ask about noise, pets, flooding, or other issues common in the area.
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