1513 16th Street Northwest, Washington
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Quick answers
- Does 1513 16th Street Northwest have open permits or code violations?
- DC Department of Buildings lists 26 permits, 20 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 1513 16th Street Northwest at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area very low overall.
Permits and code violations
20 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner.
- Construction Sep 2026Permit issued
Historic renovate and construct rear addition to convert 4-story building into a 5 story 9-unit building of type r-2 use. underpin completed under separate permit.
- Construction Jul 2026Permit issued
Historic interior demolition of non structural elements.
- Construction Jun 2026Permit issued
Historic underpin of existing perimeter walls
- Supplemental Jun 2025Permit issued
- Construction Jun 2025Permit issued
Historic district to install 6.16kw solar array on roof of building
- Supplemental May 2025Permit issued
- Supplemental May 2025Permit issued
- Construction May 2025Permit issued
Historic district greene condo kitchen renovation - 83 sf area of work. demo the existing kitchen cabinets, install new kitchen appliances and cabinets, minor plumbing and electrical work. no change in use or occupancy.
- Construction Nov 2024Completed
Historic district condo roof partial at unit #4c - 300 sf - remove and replace the existing deck to access roof below. remove the existing bitumen roofing and replace with tpo roofing. repair cracks in existing masonry knee wall on the balcony side.
- Supplemental Oct 2024Permit issued
- Supplemental Feb 2024Permit issued
- Construction Feb 2024Expired
Historic district in-kind window replacement
DC Department of Buildings
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Very Low
No single natural hazard ranks high for this area.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
33 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Stonesdale Condo Assoc Llc, 1515 16th St Nw (100 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,100 ft
1306 13th Street Ne Sq 1026 Lot 0101. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
4,250 ft
Us Treasury Department Main Treasury Treasury Annex and 1 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
0 ft
Woodward, Robert Simpson, House and 5 more listings close by. 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
1,300 ft
Ross ES (1,300 ft), Garrison ES (2,600 ft), Seaton ES (3,200 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
4.0 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 roof, gutters, and downspouts for signs of leaks or recent repairs, especially if it has rained recently.
- 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.
- 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.
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