48 Orchid Street Northwest, Washington
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Quick answers
- Does 48 Orchid Street Northwest have open permits or code violations?
- DC Department of Buildings lists 13 permits, 13 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 48 Orchid 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
13 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner.
- Construction Apr 2026Permit issued
Repair existing stone retaining wall
- Post card Jul 2025Permit issued
- Supplemental Jun 2025Permit issued
- Supplemental Jun 2025Permit issued
- Supplemental Jun 2025Permit issued
- Construction Jun 2025Permit issued
Existing single family home having basement 1st and second floor to be renovated. electric and plumbing fixtures to be replaced in kind. existing mechanical system to remain. damaged duct systems to be replaced in kind if needed. all exterior windows, interior doors, flooring to be replaced. damaged interior non-load bearing walls, and damaged structural posts to be replaced in kind. zoning approval is subject to the following conditions: - no kitchenette/wetbar/cooking facilities(or 220v/240v outlet rough-in) proposed or authorized on the lower level under the scope of this permit - no conversion of any portion of the existing structure to a secondary dwelling unit has been proposed or authorized under the scope of this permit - no change to use or occupancy proposed or authorized - no other exterior work authorized under this permit: no additions, decks, stairs, areaways, fences or other exterior structures have been proposed or authorized under the scope of this permit with the exception of the proposed window wells shown on the approved plat.
- Construction May 2025Permit issued
Provide porch roof over existing stoop
- Supplemental Apr 2025Permit issued
- Supplemental Apr 2025Permit issued
- Supplemental Feb 2025Permit issued
- Construction Feb 2025Permit issued
Interior renovation of existing 2-story with cellar. new 2nd story rear addition
- Post card Feb 2025Permit issued
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
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Blair House Apts, 8201 16th St (1,400 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
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
1,600 ft
Shepherd ES (1,600 ft), Rock Creek Forest Elementary (4,200 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
9.4 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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