524 Whittier Street Northwest, Washington
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Quick answers
- Does 524 Whittier Street Northwest have open permits or code violations?
- DC Department of Buildings lists 16 permits, 14 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 524 Whittier Street Northwest at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area very low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
14 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner.
- Post card Aug 2026Permit issued
- Supplemental Sep 2025Permit issued
Electrical trade permit
- Construction Sep 2025Permit issued
Installation of a flush-mounted solar system on the roof, consisting of 21 modules of 455w each. total system capacity: 9.555 kw dc / 10.000 kw ac.
- Construction Jan 2025Permit issued
Construct 36' of 3.5' high wood fence in side
- Supplemental Jun 2024Permit issued
- Supplemental Jun 2024Permit issued
- Construction Jun 2024Permit issued
To install 8kw size of solar panels on roof of building.
- Construction Apr 2024Expired
Revision to permit b2304754 to shift the location of the adu 4 inches off the rear property line to align with neighboring retaining wall. no changes to the previously approved adu other than it's location on the property. the surveyors plat and site plan have been revised.
- Post card Mar 2024Permit issued
- Supplemental Jan 2024Permit issued
- Supplemental Jan 2024Permit issued
- Supplemental Jan 2024Permit issued
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
5 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 6820 Ltd Partnership, 6820 Blair Rd Nw (1,350 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
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
1,450 ft
Coolidge HS (1,450 ft), Takoma ES (1,500 ft), Ida B. Wells MS (1,700 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
8.2 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.
- Check the sewer connection (public network or septic tank) and the water source (public network or well), including pressure and water quality.
- Knock on a neighboring gate and ask about noise, pets, flooding, or other issues common in the area.
- 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.
- Ask to see the construction documents (permit, sign-off) and check for visible cracks on the facade or in the attic/basement.
- 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.
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