1723 Newton Street Northwest, Washington
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Quick answers
- Does 1723 Newton Street Northwest have open permits or code violations?
- DC Department of Buildings lists 14 permits, 14 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 1723 Newton 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
14 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner.
- Construction Sep 2026Permit issued
Historic to install 9 kwdc on the roof of the building.
- Supplemental Sep 2026Permit issued
- Supplemental Jun 2026Permit issued
- Supplemental Dec 2025Permit issued
- Supplemental Nov 2025Permit issued
- Construction Nov 2025Permit issued
The project is a partial interior renovation of a 2-story + cellar semi-attached brick house in northwest washington, dc, to include:- cellar: convert the half bathroom into a full bathroom- first floor: add a half bathroom and relocate the kitchen- second floor: add a second bathroom and relocate the washer/dryerexterior: - a new stoop will be added. given the historic nature of the neighborhood, it will match the existing stoop at 1711 newton st nw.- existing doors and window will be replaced in kind. the ones on the front facade will follow the hprb guide lines.
- Supplemental Nov 2025Permit issued
- Supplemental May 2025Permit issued
- Construction Aug 2024Expired
Remove all windows and replace with new andersen 100 series windows
- Construction Dec 2023Expired
Mount pleasant, in front & rear of home, remove & replace 14 windows, no structural changes, no widening of existing openings, see attachments
- Construction Mar 2023Permit issued
Mount pleasant historic district new rear deck (<4' abive grade) and replace existing second floor balcony in kind. interior work is to relocate existing laundry box and dryer exhaust.
- Construction Dec 2022Expired
Proposal to replace 10 existing front elevation windows with architect series clad exterior / wood interior windows. replacing 5 existing rear elevation windows with lifestyle clad exterior /wood interior windows and 1 rear basement window with 250 series window. the windows will match current sizes and style.
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
10 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Georgetown University, Nw Corner (500 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
300 ft
Bancroft ES (300 ft), Columbia Heights Education Campus (2,150 ft), Powell ES (3,500 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.7 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.
- 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.
- Schedule a viewing in the evening too, on a weekday, to see street traffic, streetlights, and how quiet the neighborhood is after 8 PM.
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- Check the roof, gutters, and downspouts for signs of leaks or recent repairs, especially if it has rained recently.
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