1770 Sycamore Street Northwest, Washington
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Quick answers
- Does 1770 Sycamore Street Northwest have open permits or code violations?
- DC Department of Buildings lists 13 permits, 13 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 1, the highest potential. Test for radon before you buy.
- What natural disasters is 1770 Sycamore 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
13 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner.
- Supplemental Jul 2026Permit issued
Plumbing trade permit
- Construction Jun 2026Permit issued
Interior demolition and renovation of existing single-family residence. work includes removal of non-load-bearing partitions, replacement of kitchen and bathroom fixtures, interior framing modifications, electrical and plumbing fixture replacement, and replacement of interior finishes. no structural modifications are included in this permit. exterior modifications and deck construction will be submitted under separate permits.
- Supplemental Jun 2026Permit issued
- Construction May 2026Permit issued
New (412 square foot) wood deck with steps at rear of house as per plans.
- Supplemental Apr 2026Permit issued
- Supplemental Apr 2026Permit issued
- Post card Mar 2026Permit issued
- Construction Jan 2025Permit issued
Construct 7 ft height wood fence with gates in rear and side yard entirely on owner's land
- Supplemental Aug 2024Permit issued
- Supplemental Jun 2024Permit issued
- Supplemental Jun 2024Permit issued
- Supplemental Jun 2024Permit issued
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
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Fox Chase Nursing Home, 2015 East West Hwy (1,500 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Radon potential
High
Average indoor levels here can exceed 4 pCi/L, EPA's action level. A $15 test kit settles it before you buy.
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
2,700 ft
Rock Creek Forest Elementary (2,700 ft), Shepherd ES (3,200 ft), Rosemary Hills Elementary (3,900 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
9.6 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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What's worth checking in person before deciding.
- 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 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.
- Ask to see the construction documents (permit, sign-off) and check for visible cracks on the facade or in the attic/basement.
- Check the roof, gutters, and downspouts for signs of leaks or recent repairs, especially if it has rained recently.
- 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.
Neighborhood recommendations are derived from public OpenStreetMap data and may be incomplete. Checking in person is still what matters most.