1669 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest, Washington
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Quick answers
- Does 1669 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest have open permits or code violations?
- DC Department of Buildings lists 11 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 1669 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
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner.
- Supplemental Dec 2025Permit issued
Plumbing trade permit
- Construction May 2025Completed
Commission of fine arts jurisdiction area scope of work limited to ground/first floor only. repair of front stoop and stairs with replacement parts as required (match existing elements). remove double doors at rear to accommodate internal layout and replace with one single swing door. infill with new painted wood siding to match existing adjacent.
- Supplemental Feb 2025Permit issued
- Construction Dec 2024Permit issued
Commission of fine arts jurisdiction area change use from ice cream shop (b) use to office (b) use.
- Supplemental Nov 2024Completed
- Supplemental Oct 2024Completed
- Supplemental Oct 2024Completed
- Construction Jul 2024Completed
Commission of fine arts jurisdiction area scope of work limited to ground/first floor only. existing residential unit in the cellar and existing residential unit on the second floor are to remain, with no modifications. ground level modifications include space reconfiguration to allow for three offices, one ada-accessible toilet room, and kitchenette for professional services use. existing mechanical system to remain. existing electrical service to remain; panel to be replaced (new location). new lighting and electrical outlets throughout.
- Construction Oct 2023Expired
Georgetown historic district in the commission of fine arts jurisdiction area replacement of existing building signage lighting with new downlight fixture. removal of (1) light fixture and replacement of (1) light fixture at building entry. remove existing surface mounted outdoor power and conduit with recessed gfci outlets in water resistant housing. wiring to be run in outdoor conduit beneath brick patio. modified street signage and new evergreen planter bed.
- Construction Mar 2023Expired
Walk through permit for building improvements by landlord. scope of work is for new 1st floor roof over existing concrete pad and walk in cooler on private property as required by doh. no electrical, plumbing or mechanical scope.
- Construction Mar 2023Expired
Georgetown historic district in the commission of fine arts jurisdiction area apply 6in raised letters on exterior with the name of the business, washington printmakers gallery, replacing the former business name
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
8 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Pmg, 1576 Wisconsin Av Nw (600 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,300 ft
3050 R Street Property. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
4,500 ft
Us Naval Observatory. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
200 ft
Shackleton, Pauline “Polly” House. 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
Wildfire risk
Very Low
Wildfire risk is low enough that standard home insurance usually covers it.
FEMA National Risk Index
Nearest public schools
1,350 ft
Duke Ellington School of the Arts (1,350 ft), Hardy MS (1,450 ft), Hyde-Addison ES (1,500 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
4.4 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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- 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.
- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- 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.
- 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.
- Schedule a viewing on a weekday too, between 6:00 and 7:30 PM, the window when the building is busiest: neighbors, parking, elevator.
- 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.
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