5406 Illinois Avenue Northwest, Washington
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Quick answers
- Does 5406 Illinois Avenue Northwest have open permits or code violations?
- DC Department of Buildings lists 25 permits, 18 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 5406 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
18 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner.
- Supplemental Jun 2026Permit issued
- Construction May 2026Permit issued
Interior renovation of residential space only. renovation of bathroom, updating flooring, paint, and drywall in living area. no structural work. updating residential side with new electrical panel upgrade 200 amp service, and adding a new mini split system. all meps remain. commercial space to remain existing with no renovation.
- Supplemental May 2026Permit issued
Mechanical trade permit
- Post card Apr 2026Permit issued
- Post card Apr 2026Permit issued
- Supplemental Apr 2026Permit issued
- Post card Jun 2025Permit issued
- Post card Jun 2025Permit issued
- Post card Jun 2025Permit issued
- Supplemental Feb 2025Permit issued
- Supplemental Jan 2025Permit issued
- Post card Sep 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
8 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Landmark Petroelum Suppliers Llc, 5831 Georgia Av Nw (1,600 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,250 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
2,000 ft
Brightwood ES (2,000 ft), John Lewis ES (2,150 ft), Friendship PCS - Online Academy (2,150 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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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.
- 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 to see the construction documents (permit, sign-off) and check for visible cracks on the facade or in the attic/basement.
- 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 the roof, gutters, and downspouts for signs of leaks or recent repairs, especially if it has rained recently.
Neighborhood recommendations are derived from public OpenStreetMap data and may be incomplete. Checking in person is still what matters most.