16 Alaska Avenue Northwest, Washington
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Quick answers
- Does 16 Alaska Avenue Northwest have open permits or code violations?
- DC Department of Buildings lists 6 permits, 6 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 16 Alaska 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
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner.
- Post card May 2026Permit issued
- Supplemental Apr 2024Permit issued
- Supplemental Mar 2024Permit issued
- Supplemental Feb 2024Permit issued
Plumbing trade permit
- Construction Feb 2024Permit issued
1 story addition on second floor for bedroom and bathroom, 1 story addition on first floor for mudroom/half bathroom, renovating existing kitchen and existing second floor bathroom, new electrical and replacement of mechanical.
- Construction Nov 2023Expired
Demolition of interior of first floor and second floor to include existing first floor kitchen cabinets, ceiling, and flooring; powder room plumbing fixtures and flooring; existing second floor bathroom plumbing fixtures, tile, ceiling and flooring and bedroom interior drywall and non bearing stud walls. total demolition square footage is 1500 sf. lead permit approved: rp230063
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
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Anacostia Realty Llc, 7401 Georgia Av Nw (1,250 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,450 ft
7201 Georgia Ave Property. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
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
2,050 ft
Shepherd ES (2,050 ft), District of Columbia International School (2,750 ft), Takoma ES (2,800 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
8.8 mi
Reagan National (DCA). Aircraft may be audible under approach paths.
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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