1504 North Capitol Street Northwest, Washington
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Quick answers
- Does 1504 North Capitol Street Northwest have open permits or code violations?
- DC Department of Buildings lists 10 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 1504 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
9 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner.
- Construction Jun 2023Expired
Permit revision to b2005045 cizc revision only. no plan changes. iz unit number designation revised. iz unit size or type not changed.
- Supplemental Feb 2023Expired
- Supplemental Jan 2023Permit issued
- Supplemental Jan 2023Expired
- Supplemental Dec 2022Permit issued
- Supplemental Dec 2022Permit issued
- Construction Dec 2022Permit issued
Project consists of interior-only, non-structural fitout for tenant office space. project includes typical office work areas, pantry, meeting and support spaces.project requires change of use from a-2 and m to b occupancy for the entire building"
- Construction Feb 2022Expired
Permit revision of b2005045. roll-up garage to be built along alley. fence to be installed in rear of lot. all work to be done on property.
- Supplemental Feb 2022Permit issued
- Construction Feb 2022Completed
Permit revision to b2005045. cizc revision only. no plan changes.
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
2.7 mi
Washington Navy Yard (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
24 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Unknown, 1601 South Capitol St Southwest (500 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
450 ft
23 Florida Ave Property and 3 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,700 ft
U S Dhs Immigration Customs Enforcement Ice Nfttu and 3 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
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
350 ft
Mundo Verde Bilingual PCS - J.F. Cook (350 ft), Friendship PCS - Armstrong Elementary (1,150 ft), Friendship PCS - Armstrong Middle (1,150 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
4.3 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.
- 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.
- Knock on a neighboring gate and ask about noise, pets, flooding, or other issues common in the area.
- 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.
- Ask what heating system is in place (own boiler, wood, gas) and request the last winter month's bills.
- 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 condition of the fence, yard, and sidewalk out front: who is responsible for upkeep, and whether there are any boundary disputes with neighbors.
Neighborhood recommendations are derived from public OpenStreetMap data and may be incomplete. Checking in person is still what matters most.