49 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest, Washington
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Quick answers
- Does 49 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest have open permits or code violations?
- DC Department of Buildings lists 9 permits, 4 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 1, the highest potential. Test for radon before you buy.
- What natural disasters is 49 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner.
- Supplemental Oct 2026Permit issued
- Supplemental Oct 2026Permit issued
- Construction Sep 2026Permit issued
Interior alterations and repairs to the first floor for "the big greek cafe" with 51 seats, including mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work. area affected 2114 sf
- Construction Jul 2026Permit issued
Installation of (2) illuminated wall signs. each is 5'1"x6', 30.5sf "south block acai smoothies juice"
- Supplemental Mar 2026Completed
- Supplemental Mar 2026Completed
- Construction Feb 2026Completed
Approximately 1,068 sf of interior demolition and tenant fit-out of existing vacant retail space to new juice bar restaurant space, including new partitions, service counter, millwork, and associated mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems upgrade.
- Supplemental Feb 2023Completed
Plumbing trade permit
- Post card Jan 2023Completed
DC Department of Buildings
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
12 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Arc, 4100 River Rd Nw (400 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
750 ft
4025 Chesapeake Street Property. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Historic listing nearby
150 ft
Sears, Roebuck and Company Department Store and 3 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
550 ft
138 kV line run by POTOMAC ELECTRIC POWER CO.
HIFLD transmission lines
Radon potential
High
Average indoor levels here can exceed 4 pCi/L, EPA's action level. A $15 test kit settles it before you buy.
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
600 ft
Janney ES (600 ft), Jackson-Reed HS (750 ft), Deal MS (1,950 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.0 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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- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- Ask specifically where you'd park: is there paid city parking, who currently holds it, what the permit costs, and how long the waitlist is.
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- Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.
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