5530 Connecticut Avenue Northwest, Washington
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Quick answers
- Does 5530 Connecticut Avenue Northwest have open permits or code violations?
- DC Department of Buildings lists 13 permits, 13 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 5530 Connecticut 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
13 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner.
- Supplemental Aug 2026Permit issued
- Construction Jul 2026Permit issued
Capacity placard only for approved permit #b2603525; work is complete.
- Supplemental Jul 2026Permit issued
- Supplemental Jun 2026Permit issued
- Construction May 2026Permit issued
**historic landmark building** interior unit at north side of arcade facing connecticut avenue to continue as business use operating as a coffee shop with prepared food items and cafe seating. permit previously approved and issued 01/13/2023 permit no. b2203617 and expired 01/13/2024. per latter: all existing interior partitions to remain; new service counter, new food service equipment, and new lighting fixtures.
- Construction Apr 2025Permit issued
- Construction Oct 2024Permit issued
- Supplemental Mar 2024Permit issued
- Construction Dec 2023Permit issued
Replace existing drive up teller with new
- Construction Nov 2023Permit issued
Project work includes non-structural alterations to an existing retail banking facility with traditional banking and financial services.? no increase to tenant or building area. no changes to interior configuration. no building additions. scope includes new windows to replace existing windows which have reached end of useful life. replacement windows to retain existing configuration and architectural design intent. project intent is to improve thermal efficiency and weather tightness of building envelope.
- Construction Sep 2023Expired
Replacing 2 current signs with 1 sign illuminated
- Supplemental May 2023Expired
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
9 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Babaloo Inc, 5536 Connecticut Av Nw (200 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Historic listing nearby
50 ft
Chevy Chase Savings Bank and 1 more listings close by. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
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
2,300 ft
Lafayette ES (2,300 ft), Deal MS (4,000 ft), Murch ES (4,250 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.9 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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