501 New York Avenue Northwest, Washington
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Quick answers
- Does 501 New York Avenue 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 501 New York Avenue Northwest at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
13 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner.
- Supplemental Sep 2026Permit issued
Electrical trade permit
- Shop drawing Sep 2026Permit issued
Furnish and install one savaria multi-lift wheelchair lift
- Construction Sep 2026Permit issued
Historic revision to b2301285 for missed elevator review only. wheelchair lift on first floor needs to be reviewed.
- Construction Aug 2026Permit issued
Historic revision to b2301285 for the renovation and fitout of early 1940s single structure at 501 new york avenue nw, to relocate dc department of corrections central booking. the scope of work for this phase includes the reductions of curb cuts on both l street nw and new york ave nw, and related updates to parking layout, as well as the construction of a new site perimeter fence with vehicular and pedestrian access gates. interior updates include adding acoustic panels and window film to the cell tier space.
- Supplemental Jun 2026Permit cancelled
- Supplemental Apr 2026Permit issued
Plumbing trade permit
- Construction May 2025Permit issued
- Construction May 2025Permit issued
- Supplemental Apr 2025Permit issued
- Supplemental Apr 2025Permit issued
- Supplemental Mar 2025Permit issued
- Construction Nov 2024Permit issued
DC Department of Buildings
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.6 mi
Washington Navy Yard (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
29 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: The American Oil Co, 601 K St Nw (500 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,500 ft
Washington Gas. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
900 ft
Us Doj Bureau Of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms Explosives Hq and 3 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
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
1,500 ft
Center City PCS - Shaw (1,500 ft), Walker-Jones Education Campus (1,600 ft), Girls Global Academy PCS (1,900 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
3.7 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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