215 Kennedy Street Northwest, Washington
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Quick answers
- Does 215 Kennedy Street Northwest have open permits or code violations?
- DC Department of Buildings lists 10 permits, 6 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 Kennedy 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
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner.
- Construction Mar 2026Completed
This permit is for a work was completed under permit b2203221 , and only a final inspection is needed. the approved scope of work.existing roof to receive new 30 yr architectural shingles. build new crickets at roof to address snow load concerns at interface of new 5 story adjacent building (201-203 kenned'i st nw). existing chimney to be extended. see building permit application b1809989. roof at 207 kennedy st nw.
- Post card Sep 2025Permit issued
- Supplemental Jul 2025Completed
- Construction Mar 2025Completed
Converting an existing basement into a separate unit.
- Supplemental Aug 2024Completed
- Supplemental Jul 2024Permit issued
- Supplemental Jul 2024Expired
- Post card Jun 2024Expired
- Home occupation Feb 2023Permit issued
- Construction Apr 2022Permit issued
Existing roof to receive new 30 yr architectural shingles. build new crickets at roof to address snow load concerns at interface of new 5 story adjacent building (201-203 kennedy st nw). existing chimney to be extended. see building permit application b1809989
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
6 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Department Of General Services, 324 Kennedy St Nw (850 ft), open. 3 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
2,650 ft
Fort Totten Ready Mix Concrete. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
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
1,000 ft
Washington Latin PCS - MS (1,000 ft), Washington Latin PCS - Upper School (1,000 ft), Roots PCS (1,100 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.3 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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