1602 Vermont Avenue Northwest, Washington
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Quick answers
- Does 1602 Vermont Avenue Northwest have open permits or code violations?
- DC Department of Buildings lists 9 permits, 8 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 1602 Vermont Avenue Northwest at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area very low overall.
Permits and code violations
8 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner.
- Supplemental Sep 2026Permit issued
- Supplemental Nov 2025Permit issued
- Construction Mar 2025Permit issued
Replace existing front doors
- Construction Nov 2023Completed
Brick pointing if and where needed. painting exterior.
- Supplemental Oct 2022Expired
- Supplemental Jul 2022Permit issued
- Supplemental Jul 2022Permit issued
- Construction Jun 2022Permit issued
Historic create an additional independent dwelling unit. conversion of structure from single family dwelling to two-unit flat. replacement of existing hardwood floor in kitchen. expansion of living room opening by adding structural beam on 1st floor. addition of two full bathrooms on 2nd and 3rd floor. 1/2 bath on main floor
- Construction Mar 2022Permit issued
Interior renovation and alteration on single family, framing, drywall, interior doors, interior framing work new interior wood steps, kitchen and bathrooms renovations on basement replace concrete slab in kind, interior finish and paint. front door to be restored in kind (no changes on front door.) front windows to remain. upgrade mechanical, plumbing and electrical.
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
19 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Atlantic Richfield, 1740 14th St Nw (1,400 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,500 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
4,050 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
350 ft
Richards, Zalmon, House and 1 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
900 ft
Garrison ES (900 ft), Benjamin Banneker HS (1,200 ft), Seaton ES (1,200 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.
- Knock on a neighboring gate and ask about noise, pets, flooding, or other issues common in the area.
- Schedule a viewing in the evening too, on a weekday, to see street traffic, streetlights, and how quiet the neighborhood is after 8 PM.
- Ask what heating system is in place (own boiler, wood, gas) and request the last winter month's bills.
- Check the sewer connection (public network or septic tank) and the water source (public network or well), including pressure and water quality.
- 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.