38 Rhode Island Avenue Northwest, Washington
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Quick answers
- Does 38 Rhode Island Avenue Northwest have open permits or code violations?
- DC Department of Buildings lists 17 permits, 17 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 38 Rhode Island Avenue Northwest at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area very low overall.
Permits and code violations
17 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner.
- Supplemental Sep 2026Permit issued
- Construction Oct 2025Permit issued
Historic district new permit for expired permit b2310927. convert sfd to flat. interior renovation. upgrade mechanical, plumbing, electrical and fire systems. install doors/windows in accordance to hprb guidelines.
- Construction Jul 2025Permit issued
Historic district roof mounted pv solar system install of 11.88 kw dc
- Supplemental Jul 2025Permit issued
- Construction Jun 2025Permit issued
Historic district repair existing front concrete steps/landing, masonry walls and stairs. repair to the original state re-using the original material.
- Supplemental Sep 2024Expired
Electrical trade permit
- Supplemental Sep 2024Expired
Plumbing trade permit
- Supplemental Sep 2024Permit issued
- Construction Jun 2024Permit issued
Historic district underpin existing basement foundation walls per structural plans for reinforcement. the previous owner/developer lowered the slab but did not underpinned therefore after 4years of litigations the new owner got a settlement and we need to underpin in order to make previous construction right.
- Construction Apr 2024Expired
Convert sfd to flat. interior renovation. upgrade mechanical, plumbing, electrical and fire systems. install doors/windows in accordance to hprb guidelines
- Home occupation Nov 2022Permit issued
- Construction Oct 2022Permit issued
Bloomingdale historic district replacement of existing 1 rear story metal deck with a 2 story wood deck. new exterior lighting on front and rear of house. replacement of front door with new glass and wood door.
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
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Off Of Public Education Facilities Modernization, 151 T St Ne (1,650 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,450 ft
1629 North Capitol Street Property and 2 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,750 ft
Us Army Corps Of Engineers Mcmillan Wtp Washington Aqueduc and 2 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
0 ft
115 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
Nearest public schools
1,000 ft
Harmony DC PCS - School of Excellence (1,000 ft), Langley ES (1,550 ft), McKinley Technology HS (1,750 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
4.6 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 condition of the fence, yard, and sidewalk out front: who is responsible for upkeep, and whether there are any boundary disputes with neighbors.
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- 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.
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