5222 42nd Street Northwest, Washington
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Quick answers
- Does 5222 42nd Street Northwest have open permits or code violations?
- DC Department of Buildings lists 15 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 1, the highest potential. Test for radon before you buy.
- What natural disasters is 5222 42nd Street Northwest 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 Jun 2026Completed
Frame new fireplace chase approximately 80 inches wide by 25 1/2 inches deep to ceiling height on first floor. frame new venting chase 12 inches wide by 12 inches deep to ceiling height in second floor closet.
- Supplemental Apr 2026Completed
- Construction Apr 2025Permit issued
Revision of permit b2405116 to remove the adu unit for a single family dwelling 1-story rear addition with basement. to change the structural components due to reduced scope of work on the second floor. a new wood deck extension. rear yard work, parking pad and new fence.
- Supplemental Feb 2025Permit issued
- Supplemental Jan 2025Permit issued
Mechanical trade permit
- Supplemental Nov 2024Permit issued
- Supplemental Oct 2024Permit issued
- Construction Aug 2024Permit issued
Single family dwelling with a proposed attached one story with basement accessory dwelling unit (adu), first floor deck extension, new sunroom on second floor, rear yard work, parking pad and new fence. interior renovation and alteration. electrical, mechanical and plumbing for new work. - either the principal dwelling or accessory apartment unit shall be owner-occupied for the duration of the accessory apartment use. - prior to renting an accessory apartment in any zone, the property owner shall obtain a residential rental business license from dlcp and the property shall be inspected for relevant housing code compliance. - per 11-dcmr subtitle u ? 253.7(c), for an accessory apartment located in the principal dwelling, any additional entrance created cannot be located on a wall that faces a street. - a wall test report is required before the wall reaches a height of one foot (1 ft.) above footer, or in the case of other vertical construction, when a template or form is located and noted. - required inspection: to verify that a minimum of one (1) off-street parking space has been provided per submitted plans.
- Construction Apr 2024Neighbor notification app
Demolition of existing garage and covered porch. doee s22452
- Supplemental Mar 2024Completed
- Supplemental Feb 2024Permit issued
- Supplemental Feb 2024Permit issued
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
7 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Paul Brothers Oldsmobile, 5220 Wisconsin Av Nw (700 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
High-voltage line
400 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
2,700 ft
Deal MS (2,700 ft), Jackson-Reed HS (3,100 ft), Janney ES (3,750 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.6 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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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.
- Knock on a neighboring gate and ask about noise, pets, flooding, or other issues common in the area.
- Schedule a viewing in the evening too, on a weekday, to see street traffic, streetlights, and how quiet the neighborhood is after 8 PM.
- Check exactly where you'd park: a spot in the yard or garage, or street parking, and how crowded the street gets in the evening.
- Ask what heating system is in place (own boiler, wood, gas) and request the last winter month's bills.
- Check the condition of the fence, yard, and sidewalk out front: who is responsible for upkeep, and whether there are any boundary disputes with neighbors.
Neighborhood recommendations are derived from public OpenStreetMap data and may be incomplete. Checking in person is still what matters most.