5511 Colorado Avenue Northwest, Washington
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Quick answers
- Does 5511 Colorado Avenue Northwest have open permits or code violations?
- DC Department of Buildings lists 10 permits, 10 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 5511 Colorado Avenue Northwest at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area very low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
10 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner.
- Construction Oct 2026Permit issued
- Construction Oct 2025Permit issued
On existing rooftop, remove 6 antennas, add 12 antennas, remove 12 radios, and add 12 radios. there will be no structure height increase and no ground disturbance.
- Construction May 2025Permit issued
Remove and replace existing roof membrane and flashing.
- Post card Feb 2025Permit issued
- Post card Feb 2025Permit issued
- Supplemental Aug 2024Expired
- Supplemental Aug 2024Expired
- Post card Dec 2022Expired
- Construction Dec 2022Expired
At&t proposes to install (8) new nokia antennas, (2) per sector.
- Home occupation Apr 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
5 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Longfellow Colorado Assoc., 5521 Colorad Av Nw (150 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,150 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
Wildfire risk
Very Low
Wildfire risk is low enough that standard home insurance usually covers it.
FEMA National Risk Index
Nearest public schools
1,450 ft
Friendship PCS - Online Academy (1,450 ft), Brightwood ES (1,650 ft), John Lewis ES (1,950 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.2 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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