5224 Illinois Avenue Northwest, Washington
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Quick answers
- Does 5224 Illinois Avenue Northwest have open permits or code violations?
- DC Department of Buildings lists 18 permits, 16 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 5224 Illinois 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
16 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner.
- Construction Jun 2026Permit issued
Permit amendment to permit # b2407831 ? new rear stair and entryway to basement, area of disturbance = 45 sf.? adding existing missing window in basement floor open space.? revising the size of the window in basement floor bedroom.? revising existing basement ceiling height to 6'-5'' and submitting approved code modification for minimum ceiling heights of habitable spaces in existing basements. ? no alteration in building footprint.building gross area = 1,967 sf.
- Construction Dec 2025Permit issued
Appendix j existing buildings and structures, in the 2015 international residential building code, aj501.7 ceiling height: habitable spaces created in existing basements shall have ceiling heights of not less than 6 feet, 8 inches (2032 mm), except that the ceiling height at obstructions shall be not less than 6 feet 4 inches (1930 mm) from the basement floor. existing finished ceiling heights in non- habitable spaces in basements shall not be reduced.
- Supplemental Sep 2025Permit issued
- Supplemental Feb 2025Permit issued
Mechanical trade permit
- Supplemental Feb 2025Permit issued
Plumbing trade permit
- Supplemental Feb 2025Permit issued
Plumbing trade permit
- Supplemental Feb 2025Permit issued
- Supplemental Jan 2025Permit issued
- Construction Sep 2024Permit issued
Single family house addition, alteration & repair zone r-3. existing 2 story wood construction, cellar enclosing rear balcony on second floor, 50 sf addition. complete interior renovation for all floors. new mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems. new window opening in bedroom 3 on second floor. replacing all windows and exterior doors in place. metal stair from second floor to rear yard to be removed. building gross area = 1,967 sf r-3 zoning district - zoning approval for a second-story addition to an existing single-family semi-detached dwelling and interior renovations per submitted plans. no other work authorized under this permit. two (2) off-street parking spaces to remain at rear alley zoning approval is subject to the following conditions: - no kitchenette/wetbar/cooking facilities(or 220v/240v outlet) proposed or authorized on the lower or upper level under the scope of this permit - no conversion of any portion of the existing structure to an accessory apartment has been proposed or authorized under the scope of this permit - no change to use or occupancy proposed or authorized, existing single-family residence to remain - required inspection: to verify only one (1) dwelling unit to remain per submitted plans
- Supplemental Jun 2024Expired
- Construction Jun 2024Expired
Roof top solar installation 24 400w panels
- Post card Apr 2024Expired
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: Exxon - Preston Logan, 5230 Georgia Av Nw (500 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
650 ft
5100 Georgia Ave Property. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
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
1,950 ft
John Lewis ES (1,950 ft), Latin American Montessori Bilingual PCS (2,450 ft), Brightwood ES (2,800 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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