5221 Banks Place Northeast, Washington
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Quick answers
- Does 5221 Banks Place Northeast have open permits or code violations?
- DC Department of Buildings lists 17 permits, 12 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 5221 Banks Place Northeast at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
12 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner.
- Construction Sep 2025Permit issued
The project scope includes the installation of a 9.03kw dc rated grid-tied photovoltaic system. the installation consists of a railed, roof mounted solar array, inverters and related electrical metering and safty equipment will be installed as required by applicable codes and the local utility company. during daylight hours, this pv system (solar electric) will provide electricity in parallel with the local utility service provider.
- Supplemental Sep 2025Permit issued
Electrical trade permit
- Post card May 2025Permit issued
- Post card May 2025Permit issued
- Post card May 2025Permit issued
- Supplemental Jan 2025Permit issued
- Construction Jan 2025Permit issued
Residential grid roof mounted interactive solar installation system ac size @ stc: 6.000 kw system dc size @ stc: 7.790 kw (19) znshine solar zxm7-sh108 410w (1) solar edge se6000h-us000nnc2 (240v) (rgm certified)
- Supplemental Jan 2025Permit issued
- Supplemental Mar 2024Completed
- Supplemental Sep 2022Completed
- Construction Sep 2022Completed
The project scope includes the installation of a 4.62kw dc rated grid-tied photovoltaic system. the installation consists of a railed, roof mounted solar array, inverters and related electrical metering and safety equipment. all equipment will be installed as required by applicable codes and the local utility company. during daylight hours, this pv system (solar electric) will provide electricity in parallel with the local utility service provider. #dcseusfa2022sf
- Construction Jul 2022Permit issued
The deck will be 8x8 with a set of stairs coming down, attached to the rear of the property, and it will be 5 feet above ground.
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
4 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Kipp Dc, 5300 Blaine St Ne Formerly 5322 Blaine St Ne (400 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,050 ft
Strand Theater and 2 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
High-voltage line
50 ft
230 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
Wildfire risk
Very Low
Wildfire risk is low enough that standard home insurance usually covers it.
FEMA National Risk Index
Nearest public schools
450 ft
KIPP DC - Valor Academy PCS (450 ft), KIPP DC - Quest Academy PCS (450 ft), KIPP DC - Arts and Technology Academy PCS (450 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.6 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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- 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.
- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- Semi-detached or row house: the shared wall matters. Listen from the room adjoining the neighbor's side and ask whether any structural work has been done there.
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- Check the sewer connection (public network or septic tank) and the water source (public network or well), including pressure and water quality.
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