5239 Kansas Avenue Northwest, Washington
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Quick answers
- Does 5239 Kansas Avenue Northwest have open permits or code violations?
- DC Department of Buildings lists 13 permits, 11 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 5239 Kansas Avenue Northwest at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area very low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
11 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner.
- Construction Jun 2026Permit issued
This is a revision for permit b2112163. the revisions include an updated plat, structural changes, and a new window well and stairs to access the crawl space
- Supplemental Jun 2025Permit issued
- Supplemental Jun 2025Permit issued
- Supplemental May 2025Permit issued
Plumbing trade permit
- Construction May 2025Permit issued
Scope of work:to partially finish a basement and add a office, renovate the existing basement bathroom in kind with a new layout. new lvt flooring and painting.structural: there are no structural changes proposed in this permit.mechanical: renovated basement bathroom in kind will utilize existing bathroom exhaust duct path for new bathroom exhaust fan. new mini split hvac system to regulate the basements temperature electrical: renovated bathroom electrical layout & implement project lighting plan, plans to code. plumbing: relocate drain lines for new bathroom layout per submitted plans and new supply lines. dc water supply fixture units worksheet (msw4) not required, no new fixtures are being added in this project. existing basement bathroom renovated in kind.
- Post card Apr 2025Permit issued
- Construction Sep 2024Permit issued
Install 7 push piers.
- Post card Sep 2024Permit issued
- Supplemental Jun 2024Permit issued
- Construction Feb 2024Permit issued
Complete renovation of the home. new attached garage with bedroom above the garage that will part of the second floor living space. new main bedroom bath one family with accessory apartment.
- Supplemental Oct 2022Completed
- Supplemental Oct 2022Completed
DC Department of Buildings
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Very 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: Department Of General Services, 324 Kennedy St Nw (850 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
2,650 ft
Fort Totten Ready Mix Concrete. 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
700 ft
Washington Latin PCS - MS (700 ft), Washington Latin PCS - Upper School (700 ft), Roots PCS (2,000 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.1 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.
- 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.
- Check the sewer connection (public network or septic tank) and the water source (public network or well), including pressure and water quality.
- Ask to see the construction documents (permit, sign-off) and check for visible cracks on the facade or in the attic/basement.
- Check the roof, gutters, and downspouts for signs of leaks or recent repairs, especially if it has rained recently.
- 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.
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