541 New York Avenue Northwest, Washington
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Quick answers
- Does 541 New York Avenue Northwest have open permits or code violations?
- DC Department of Buildings lists 22 permits, 9 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 541 New York Avenue Northwest at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
9 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner.
- Construction Mar 2025Completed
Historic district 2 illuminated blade signs, 1 illuminated canopy sign, 1 illuminated raceway strip (flight club)
- Supplemental Jan 2025Completed
- Shop drawing Dec 2024Expired
Install 1 new wcl - 550lbs @ 13fpm
- Construction Dec 2024Expired
Interior alerations
- Supplemental Dec 2024Completed
Electrical trade permit
- Construction Nov 2024Completed
Field changes minor - under 1,000 sf. layout updates and associated electrical sheets. see plans for more details.
- Construction Oct 2024Expired
Interior alterations
- Supplemental Oct 2024Completed
- Supplemental Oct 2024Completed
Electrical trade permit
- Construction Oct 2024Expired
Interior aleration tl2400032
- Construction Sep 2024Completed
Historic district field change revision for active construction approved under tl2400032. revision includes updates to bar and kitchen layout with associated mep changes.
- Supplemental Aug 2024Expired
Mechanical trade permit
DC Department of Buildings
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.7 mi
Washington Navy Yard (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
37 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: The American Oil Co, 601 K St Nw (350 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,250 ft
Washington Gas. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
650 ft
Us Doj Bureau Of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms Explosives Hq and 3 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
300 ft
Buildings at 1000 Block of Seventh Street, and 649-651 New York Avenue NW. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
High-voltage line
1,050 ft
138 kV line run by POTOMAC ELECTRIC POWER CO.
HIFLD transmission lines
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
1,500 ft
Center City PCS - Shaw (1,500 ft), Girls Global Academy PCS (1,650 ft), Walker-Jones Education Campus (1,900 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
3.7 mi
Reagan National (DCA). Homes this close can sit inside the 65 dB DNL noise contour. Visit at peak hours and check the airport's noise map.
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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