1526 12th Street Northwest, Washington
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Quick answers
- Does 1526 12th Street Northwest have open permits or code violations?
- DC Department of Buildings lists 22 permits, 15 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 1526 12th Street Northwest at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area very low overall.
Permits and code violations
15 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner.
- Supplemental Sep 2026Permit issued
- Supplemental Aug 2026Permit issued
- Supplemental May 2026Permit issued
Mechanical trade permit
- Construction Apr 2026Permit issued
In the greater fourteenth street historic district interior reconfiguration of kitchen, baths and bedrooms, new bath.new dogleg in-fill rear addition.rear deck, new fence.window replacement. new plumbing, mechanical and electrical.
- Supplemental Apr 2026Permit issued
- Supplemental Jan 2026Permit issued
Electrical trade permit
- Supplemental Jan 2026Permit issued
Mechanical trade permit
- Supplemental Jan 2026Permit issued
Plumbing trade permit
- Construction Dec 2025Permit issued
Rooftop solar installation 23 410w panels. roof repair or replacement as needed
- Construction Oct 2025Permit issued
Tuckpoint the front facade with type o mortar
- Construction Oct 2025Permit issued
Historic district - interior demolition only- demo existing cellar, first & second floors as shown.- demo rear extension framing - remove existing rear metal stairs
- Construction Aug 2025Permit issued
Greater 14th street historic in front of home, remove and replace 10 windows, no structural changes, no widening of existing openings
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
17 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Diamond Cab Co, 1101 Rhode Island Av Nw 1101 Q St Nw (250 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,350 ft
1306 13th Street Ne Sq 1026 Lot 0101 and 3 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,800 ft
Us Doj Bureau Of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms Explosives Hq and 2 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
450 ft
Old Korean Legation. 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
1,000 ft
Seaton ES (1,000 ft), Garrison ES (1,100 ft), Benjamin Banneker HS (1,100 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
4.1 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.
- Ask what heating system is in place (own boiler, wood, gas) and request the last winter month's bills.
- 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.
- Knock on a neighboring gate and ask about noise, pets, flooding, or other issues common in the area.
- 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.