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1605 Madison Street Northwest, Washington

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Does 1605 Madison Street Northwest have open permits or code violations?
DC Department of Buildings lists 11 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 1605 Madison Street Northwest at risk for?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area very low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.

Permits and code violations

10 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner.

  1. Construction Apr 2026Permit issued

    Install 6' high wood fence w/gate and 6' high x 18' wide iron double gate

  2. Post card Nov 2022Completed
  3. Construction Sep 2022Expired

    7 foot tall garage door with posts and side door aligned within property in the backyard.

  4. Supplemental Jul 2022Permit issued
  5. Construction Jul 2022Expired

    Slab replacement in basement level.

  6. Supplemental Jul 2022Permit issued
  7. Supplemental Jul 2022Permit issued
  8. Construction Jul 2022Permit issued

    Installation flagstone patio and parking pad in backyard.

  9. Construction Jul 2022Permit issued

    Proposed deck

  10. Construction May 2022Permit issued

    Interior renovation, trim, framing, doors, cabinets, flooring, and painting. replacement of electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems. replacement of all windows and doors indicated in plans. demolishing and rebuilding new stairs. demolishing front yard ramp. demolishing existing side deck and side porch with stairs. closing 3 windows and 1 door opening on first level. changing door opening to window opening. installing sliding doors and filling in existing garage doors on rear basement wall. converting 1 window to a door opening and 1 door to a window opening, closing 1 window on second level. installing sliding doors on first level rear wall. remove existing adu in the attic.

  11. Post card Apr 2022Expired

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: Lititia Y. Woodson, 5630 16th St Nw (150 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.

EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases

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

1,700 ft

Friendship PCS - Online Academy (1,700 ft), Military Road Early Learning Center (1,900 ft), Brightwood ES (2,100 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.

U.S. Department of Education, NCES

Major airport

7.3 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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  • 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.
  • Ask to see the construction documents (permit, sign-off) and check for visible cracks on the facade or in the attic/basement.
  • Ask what heating system is in place (own boiler, wood, gas) and request the last winter month's bills.
  • Knock on a neighboring gate and ask about noise, pets, flooding, or other issues common in the area.
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