1718 1/2 10th Street Northwest, Washington
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Quick answers
- Does 1718 1/2 10th Street Northwest have open permits or code violations?
- DC Department of Buildings lists 34 permits, 23 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 1718 1/2 10th 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
23 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner.
- Construction Sep 2026Permit issued
Historic moving 2nd floor bathroom into master bedroom. bathroom will have 2 sinks, shower, tub and toilet. demolition of old bathroom location, turning into a bedroom/office. adding electrical and plumbing where needed. changing carpets to new flooring on 2nd floor. changing carpet stairs to flooring.
- Supplemental Sep 2026Permit issued
- Supplemental Sep 2026Permit issued
- Supplemental Apr 2026Permit issued
- Supplemental Apr 2026Permit issued
- Supplemental Apr 2026Permit issued
- Construction Feb 2026Permit issued
Historic install fence w/ gate
- Construction Aug 2025Permit issued
Mount pleasant historic in rear of home, remove and replace 1 window, no structural changes, no widening of existing openings
- Supplemental Apr 2025Completed
- Supplemental Apr 2025Completed
- Construction Apr 2025Completed
Historic district addition of full guest bathroom. includes adding plumbing for new shower, sink and toilet.add electrical work for new bathroom. adding switches, lights and fanadd tilesadd closet in guest bedroom adding new wallsremove current carpet and add lvp flooring
- Supplemental Jan 2025Completed
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
12 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Unknown, 725 Florida Ave (1,600 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
Task 11 Vacant Lot and 7 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
4,350 ft
Us Doj Bureau Of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms Explosives Hq 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
100 ft
Lincoln Industrial Mission--Lincoln Memorial Congregational Church 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
500 ft
Benjamin Banneker HS (500 ft), Garrison ES (600 ft), Seaton ES (1,100 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
4.3 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.
- Schedule a viewing in the evening too, on a weekday, to see street traffic, streetlights, and how quiet the neighborhood is after 8 PM.
- 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.
- Check exactly where you'd park: a spot in the yard or garage, or street parking, and how crowded the street gets in the evening.
- 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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