1617 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest, Washington
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Quick answers
- Does 1617 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest have open permits or code violations?
- DC Department of Buildings lists 25 permits, 19 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 1617 Massachusetts 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
19 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner.
- Supplemental May 2026Permit issued
- Construction Apr 2026Expired
Design includes renovation of an existing office building for indiana university. existing functions include office, event, and classroom use. proposed functions include classroom spaces, dormitory spaces, event spaces, office spaces, and associated support spaces
- Construction Mar 2026Expired
Design includes renovation of an existing office building for indiana university. existing functions include office, event, and classroom use. proposed functions include classroom spaces, dormitory spaces, event spaces, office spaces, and associated support spaces
- Construction Feb 2026Expired
Design includes renovation of an existing office building for indiana university. existing functions include office, event, and classroom use. proposed functions include classroom spaces, dormitory spaces, event spaces, office spaces, and associated support spaces
- Construction Feb 2026Expired
Design includes renovation of an existing office building for indiana university. existing functions include office, event, and classroom use. proposed functions include classroom spaces, dormitory spaces, event spaces, office spaces, and associated support spaces
- Construction Jan 2026Completed
In the dupont circle historic district replacement signage 2 sets non-illuminated letters "indiana university" 1 set non-illuminated letters "capital campus" 1 non-illuminated aluminum panel "indiana university capital campus"
- Construction Jan 2026Expired
Design includes renovation of an existing office building for indiana university. existing functions include office, event, and classroom use. proposed functions include classroom spaces, dormitory spaces, event spaces, office spaces, and associated support spaces
- Construction Jan 2026Expired
Design includes renovation of an existing office building for indiana university. existing functions include office, event, and classroom use. proposed functions include classroom spaces, dormitory spaces, event spaces, office spaces, and associated support spaces
- Construction Dec 2025Expired
Design includes renovation of an existing office building for indiana university. existing functions include office, event, and classroom use. proposed functions include classroom spaces, dormitory spaces, event spaces, office spaces, and associated support spaces.
- Construction Nov 2025Expired
Design includes renovation of an existing office building for indiana university. existing functions include office, event, and classroom use. proposed functions include classroom spaces, dormitory spaces, event spaces, office spaces, and associated support spaces.
- Construction Nov 2025Expired
Design includes renovation of an existing office building for indiana university. existing functions include office, event, and classroom use. proposed functions include classroom spaces, dormitory spaces, event spaces, office spaces, and associated support spaces. area affected 28,866 sf
- Construction Oct 2025Expired
Design includes renovation of an existing office building for indiana university. existing functions include office, event, and classroom use. proposed functions include classroom spaces, dormitory spaces, event spaces, office spaces, and associated support spaces. area affected 28,866 sf
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
43 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 1100 15th Street Llc, Nw Plant - 1150 15th St Nw (1,450 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,200 ft
1306 13th Street Ne Sq 1026 Lot 0101. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,500 ft
Us Treasury Department Main Treasury Treasury Annex and 1 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
500 ft
Webster, Daniel, Memorial. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
High-voltage line
850 ft
138 kV line run by POTOMAC ELECTRIC POWER CO.
HIFLD transmission lines
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
1,750 ft
Ross ES (1,750 ft), Thomson ES (3,000 ft), Thaddeus Stevens Early Learning Center (3,200 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
3.8 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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