5502 Nebraska Avenue Northwest, Washington
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Quick answers
- Does 5502 Nebraska Avenue Northwest have open permits or code violations?
- DC Department of Buildings lists 9 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 1, the highest potential. Test for radon before you buy.
- What natural disasters is 5502 Nebraska Avenue Northwest at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area very low overall.
Permits and code violations
9 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner.
- Post card Aug 2026Permit issued
- Home occupation Mar 2026Permit issued
- Supplemental Dec 2025Permit issued
Plumbing trade permit
- Supplemental Jul 2025Permit issued
Mechanical trade permit
- Supplemental Jan 2025Permit issued
Electrical trade permit
- Supplemental Jan 2025Permit issued
Plumbing trade permit
- Construction Dec 2024Permit issued
Renovating and expanding an existing single-family home with cellar.1st and 2nd floor to be fully renovated.cellar level ceiling hieght to be increase by lowering the slab and underpinning.a rear addition is proposed for the cellar, first and second floor levels.the cellar level will be converted to an adu.a new wood deck 2ft above grade will be built at the rear of the house.a new parking pad will replace the exisitng garage slab in the rear yard. r-1b zoning district - zoning approval for a two-story +cellar addition to an existing single-family detached dwelling and interior renovations per submitted plans. change-of-use to a single-family detached dwelling w/ accessory apartment. no other work authorized under this permit. one (1) off-street parking space to be provided at rear parking pad. zoning approval is subject to the following conditions: -no new garage: no accessory structures have been proposed or authorized under the scope of this permit, existing parking pad to remain at rear alley. - either the principal dwelling or accessory apartment unit shall be owner-occupied for the duration of the accessory apartment use. - prior to renting an accessory apartment in any zone, the property owner shall obtain a residential rental business license from dlcp and the property shall be inspected for relevant housing code compliance. - a wall test report is required before the wall reaches a height of one foot (1 ft.) above footer, or in the case of other vertical construction, when a template or form is located and noted.
- Post card Aug 2023Expired
- Post card Mar 2023Expired
DC Department of Buildings
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Very Low
No single natural hazard ranks high for this area.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Off Of Public Education Facilities Modernization, 5701 Broad Branch Rd Nw (1,500 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Radon potential
High
Average indoor levels here can exceed 4 pCi/L, EPA's action level. A $15 test kit settles it before you buy.
EPA and USGS Geologic Radon Potential Map
Wildfire risk
Very Low
Wildfire risk is low enough that standard home insurance usually covers it.
FEMA National Risk Index
Nearest public schools
1,550 ft
Lafayette ES (1,550 ft), Murch ES (4,250 ft), Deal MS (4,900 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.8 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.
- Knock on a neighboring gate and ask about noise, pets, flooding, or other issues common in the area.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 sewer connection (public network or septic tank) and the water source (public network or well), including pressure and water quality.
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