1939 Vermont Avenue Northwest, Washington
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Quick answers
- Does 1939 Vermont Avenue Northwest have open permits or code violations?
- DC Department of Buildings lists 25 permits, 16 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 1939 Vermont Avenue Northwest at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area very low overall.
Permits and code violations
16 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner.
- Shop drawing Sep 2026Permit issued
Install one(1) lula elevator.
- Supplemental Aug 2026Permit issued
- Construction Jun 2026Permit issued
In the greater u street historic district 1. amendment to an existing approved building permit b2600976 based on conditions found during construction, requiring shoring up framing and rebuilding walls sections as provide on plans2. as a result of making field corrections. the plan layout has changed and the mechanical plumbing electrical has been updated
- Supplemental Mar 2026Permit issued
- Construction Jan 2026Permit issued
Historic interior renovation to include all kitchens, cabinets, countertops, appliances. new drywall as needed, wood trim, paint. replace plumbing/electrical fixtures. relocate existing new boiler. conversion to a two-family flat.
- Construction Jan 2026Permit issued
Historic district revision to permit # b2112232 to incorporate architectural, mep and structural changes.
- Supplemental Sep 2025Permit issued
- Construction Jul 2025Permit issued
Historic district (walk through) replace existing wood fence in place and in kind
- Shop drawing Apr 2025Permit issued
Install one(1) lula elevator.
- Supplemental Mar 2025Permit issued
Plumbing trade permit
- Supplemental Dec 2024Permit issued
- Construction Dec 2024Completed
Historic district change fence material from wood to vinyl
DC Department of Buildings
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Very Low
No single natural hazard ranks high for this area.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
24 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Ak Jk Llc, 908 Florida Av Nw (500 ft), open. 6 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
850 ft
Task 11 Vacant Lot and 6 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
4,450 ft
Us Army Corps Of Engineers Mcmillan Wtp Washington Aqueduc. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
300 ft
Prince Hall Masonic Temple 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
400 ft
Garnet-Patterson STAY HS (400 ft), Cleveland ES (900 ft), Garrison ES (1,350 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
4.5 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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- 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.
- Ask to see the construction documents (permit, sign-off) and check for visible cracks on the facade or in the attic/basement.
- Check the sewer connection (public network or septic tank) and the water source (public network or well), including pressure and water quality.
- 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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