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5506 North Capitol Street Northwest, Washington

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Does 5506 North Capitol Street Northwest have open permits or code violations?
DC Department of Buildings lists 18 permits, 16 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 5506 North Capitol 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

16 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner.

  1. Supplemental Feb 2026Permit issued
  2. Construction Feb 2026Permit issued

    Roof mounted pv solar system install of 2.640kw dc

  3. Supplemental Sep 2025Permit issued
  4. Construction Sep 2025Permit issued

    Roof mounted pv solar system install of 12.320kw dc

  5. Supplemental Jun 2025Permit issued

    Electrical trade permit

  6. Construction Jun 2025Permit issued

    Installation of solar panels on the roof top. this installation is for the basement unit.

  7. Construction May 2025Permit issued

    Installation of solar panels on the roof top. this installation is for the main house.

  8. Supplemental May 2025Permit issued

    Electrical trade permit

  9. Construction Aug 2023Expired

    Remove and replace 1 patio door, renewal by andersen no structural changes, no widening of existing openings

  10. Construction Jan 2023Completed

    Revise plans to show footing detail. no change in size or location

  11. Construction Nov 2022Permit issued

    Construct a 4'x8' open deck w/steps.

  12. Supplemental Jul 2022Permit 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

11 within 1,650 ft

Nearest: Wmata, 3670 New Hampshire Av Nw (150 ft), open. 3 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.

EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases

Brownfield site

1,350 ft

115 Riggs Road Ne Parking Lot. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.

EPA ACRES Brownfields

Toxic release facility

2,000 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

250 ft

Roots PCS (250 ft), DC Bilingual PCS (1,100 ft), Bridges PCS (1,550 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.

U.S. Department of Education, NCES

Major airport

7.4 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 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.
  • Knock on a neighboring gate and ask about noise, pets, flooding, or other issues common in the area.
  • Check the roof, gutters, and downspouts for signs of leaks or recent repairs, especially if it has rained recently.
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