42 Rhode Island Avenue Northeast, Washington
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Quick answers
- Does 42 Rhode Island Avenue Northeast have open permits or code violations?
- DC Department of Buildings lists 8 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 42 Rhode Island Avenue Northeast 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.
- Supplemental May 2026Permit issued
- Construction Sep 2025Permit issued
Install 43 linear feet of black chain link fence
- Construction Sep 2025Permit issued
Scope of work is for the front mansard area in the front of the home. existing gutter and downspout will need to be removed along with the apron flashing on the dormer. install new grey metal as per attached photos on the dormer and install new apron flashing. repair and replace any damaged fascia boards as needed.install new counter flashing on the adjacent shingle roof. extend existing downspout from above to drain into lower gutter. install new grey 5 gutter using hidden hangers. install new 2x3 downspout where previously removed and install a leader head or cleanout at ground level. clean up all job debris. none of the work will touch a neighboring property
- Construction Sep 2024Expired
Residential grid roof mounted interactive solar installation system ac size @ stc: 3.564 kw system dc size @ stc: 4.510 kw (11) znshine solar zxm7-sh108-410/m solar modules (11) enphase iq8m-72-2-us
- Supplemental Sep 2024Expired
- Post card Dec 2022Expired
- Post card Jun 2022Completed
- Post card Jun 2022Completed
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
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Off Of Public Education Facilities Modernization, 151 T St Ne (1,350 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,950 ft
1629 North Capitol Street Property and 1 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,300 ft
Fort Myer Construction Plant 1 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
900 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
650 ft
Harmony DC PCS - School of Excellence (650 ft), McKinley Technology HS (1,350 ft), McKinley MS (1,350 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
4.8 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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What's worth checking in person before deciding.
- 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.
- Ask to see the construction documents (permit, sign-off) and check for visible cracks on the facade or in the attic/basement.
- Knock on a neighboring gate and ask about noise, pets, flooding, or other issues common in the area.
- Check the roof, gutters, and downspouts for signs of leaks or recent repairs, especially if it has rained recently.
- Check the sewer connection (public network or septic tank) and the water source (public network or well), including pressure and water quality.
- Ask what heating system is in place (own boiler, wood, gas) and request the last winter month's bills.
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