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215 Emerson Street Northwest, Washington

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Does 215 Emerson Street Northwest have open permits or code violations?
DC Department of Buildings lists 4 permits, 4 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 215 Emerson 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

4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner.

  1. Home occupation Sep 2026Permit issued

    Undefined

  2. Construction May 2026Permit issued

    Subtitle 12-e dcmr, mechanical code supplement of 2021, is amended as follows: imc - 2021 article 1109.3.2 refrigerant pipes shafts using group "a2l" or "b2l" refrigerant shall be naturally or mechanically ventilated. please see attachment m-1.

  3. Construction Mar 2026Permit issued

    2015 ?1030.2: emergency escape and rescue openings shall have a minimum net clear opening of 5.7 square feet (0.53 m2).

  4. Construction Feb 2023Expired

    I. replace all exterior cedar trim bord surrounding the stucco build outs at all sides; stain and seal upon completion ii. repair exterior stucco cracks at all stucco areas at all sides; prime and paint upon completion; client is advised that this does not include a full replacement of stucco, but rather targeted repairs

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

5 within 1,650 ft

Nearest: Anacostia Realty Llc, 5515 S Dakota Av Ne 5501 S Dakota Av Ne (500 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.

EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases

Toxic release facility

1,950 ft

Fort Totten Ready Mix Concrete. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.

EPA Toxics Release Inventory

Historic listing nearby

100 ft

Hampshire Garden Apartment Buildings. 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

1,300 ft

Barnard ES (1,300 ft), Washington Latin PCS - MS (1,350 ft), Washington Latin PCS - Upper School (1,350 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.

U.S. Department of Education, NCES

Major airport

6.9 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.
  • 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.

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