1545 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest, Washington
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Quick answers
- Does 1545 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest have open permits or code violations?
- DC Department of Buildings lists 19 permits, 10 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 1545 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
10 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner.
- Construction Jan 2026Completed
Replace 5 windows
- Construction Jul 2024Completed
Commission of fine arts jurisdiction area install one new building mounted sign non-illuminated
- Construction Jun 2024Expired
Commission of fine arts jurisdiction area one double face blade sign and one set of letters above the main entrance (tatte bakery & caf?)
- Supplemental May 2024Completed
Electrical trade permit
- Supplemental May 2024Completed
- Construction May 2024Completed
Glowbar tenant improvement of new retail space. non-load bearing interior partitions, millwork, finishes, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing included. no change in egress. area of work: 1630 sf.
- Supplemental Mar 2024Permit issued
- Supplemental Mar 2024Permit issued
- Construction Jan 2024Permit issued
Georgetown historic district in the commission of fine arts jurisdiction area exterior site work to prepare for future tenant to include removal of concrete wheel stops and existing pavement markings, demolish brick pavement, ramp, and security booth. mulch over area after removal of security booth. existing planter area to remain, plants to be removed and replaced. install new trash enclosure and bollards. new patio surface area, wood fence, brick walkway, and landscaping. install bike racks. parking lot to be milled, overlayed and seal coated, wheel stops installed as needed, new striping for parking spaces including 1 ada space.
- Supplemental Jan 2024Permit issued
- Supplemental Jan 2024Permit issued
- Supplemental Jan 2024Permit issued
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
9 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Exxon Mobil Corp, 1545 Wisconsin Av Nw At Q St Nw (0 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
3050 R Street Property. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
5,250 ft
Us Naval Observatory. 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
Wildfire risk
Very Low
Wildfire risk is low enough that standard home insurance usually covers it.
FEMA National Risk Index
Nearest public schools
750 ft
Hyde-Addison ES (750 ft), Duke Ellington School of the Arts (1,950 ft), Hardy MS (2,250 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
4.2 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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- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- The building has commercial space on the ground floor. Ask about their hours, check where the ventilation or refrigeration units are, and what time deliveries happen in the morning.
- Ask for the latest maintenance bill from a winter month, not a summer one: that's where the real cost of living there shows up.
- Ask specifically where you'd park: is there paid city parking, who currently holds it, what the permit costs, and how long the waitlist is.
- Knock on a neighboring door and ask two things: what bothers them most often, and what work is planned for the building.
- Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.
- Schedule a viewing on a weekday too, between 6:00 and 7:30 PM, the window when the building is busiest: neighbors, parking, elevator.
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