2230 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest, Washington
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Quick answers
- Does 2230 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest have open permits or code violations?
- DC Department of Buildings lists 11 permits, 10 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 2230 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area very low overall.
Permits and code violations
10 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner.
- Shop drawing Oct 2025Permit issued
Install 1 new elevator - 3500lbs @ 200fpm
- Supplemental Jul 2025Permit issued
- Construction Apr 2025Permit issued
Historic district bahamas chancery renovation - revision #1 to b2403476 - revision includes changes resulting from revision of stair configuration to remove the winders, add a retractable pit ladder and changes to indoor & outdoor hvac system. no change to use or occupancy.
- Supplemental Apr 2025Permit issued
Plumbing trade permit
- Supplemental Nov 2024Permit issued
- Supplemental Nov 2024Permit issued
- Supplemental Nov 2024Permit issued
- Construction Nov 2024Permit issued
Bahamas chancery renovation - 7546 sf selective demo and alteration of a 4-story building and garage. a new office layout will be constructed including a combination of open office spaces, private offices, administration, breakroom and conference rooms. structural modifications for new stair and elevator shaft, connecting upper floors with basement. new ada accessible toilet w/ ada accessible drinking fountain have been provided at each floor including bottle filler in basement. upgrades include new finishes, hvac system, a new fire sprinkler system, fire alarm system and upgrade to low -voltage /security throughout the building. new below grade waterproofing system to be provided under terrace floor finish along mass ave. and at the courtyard of the greece-air attache. fire escape ladder, stair & guard/handrail to be restored, removed, refinished & reinstalled as required. ***doee s22263
- Construction Aug 2023Expired
Historic districts: massachusetts avenue historic district sheridan-kalorama historic district bahamas chancery - interior demolition of finishes as well as the removal of hazardous materials identified in vertex report dated may 12, 2023.
- Supplemental Jul 2022Completed
- Supplemental Apr 2022Expired
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
8 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Business Operations Inc., 2122 Massachusetts Av Nw (550 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Historic listing nearby
350 ft
Alice Pike Barnley Studio House and 2 more listings close by. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
High-voltage line
350 ft
138 kV line run by POTOMAC ELECTRIC POWER CO.
HIFLD transmission lines
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
1,650 ft
John Francis Education Campus (1,650 ft), Ross ES (2,950 ft), Thaddeus Stevens Early Learning Center (3,150 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
4.1 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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- 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 roof, gutters, and downspouts for signs of leaks or recent repairs, especially if it has rained recently.
- Knock on a neighboring gate and ask about noise, pets, flooding, or other issues common in the area.
- Check the sewer connection (public network or septic tank) and the water source (public network or well), including pressure and water quality.
- Ask to see the construction documents (permit, sign-off) and check for visible cracks on the facade or in the attic/basement.
- Ask what heating system is in place (own boiler, wood, gas) and request the last winter month's bills.
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