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557 Water Street Southwest, Washington

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Is 557 Water Street Southwest in a flood zone?
No. FEMA maps it in Zone X, outside the high-risk flood area. Flood insurance is optional.
Does 557 Water Street Southwest have open permits or code violations?
DC Department of Buildings lists 14 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 2, moderate potential.
What natural disasters is 557 Water Street Southwest at risk for?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively high overall, with elevated earthquake and hurricane risk.

Permits and code violations

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

  1. Construction Nov 2025Permit issued

    Commission of fine arts jurisdiction area install one new sign illuminated on existing canopy.

  2. Supplemental Nov 2025Permit issued
  3. Shop drawing Mar 2025Permit issued

    Replacing the maxton uc4 valve with a direct replacement on a kone elevator

  4. Supplemental Mar 2024Completed
  5. Construction Mar 2023Expired

    Commission of fine arts jurisdiction area install 1 illuminated wall signs & 1 illuminated blade sign

  6. Supplemental Feb 2023Permit issued
  7. Supplemental Feb 2023Permit issued
  8. Construction Feb 2023Permit issued

    Commission of fine arts jurisdiction area existing building 654 sq ft office space minor interior renovations.

  9. Supplemental Sep 2022Permit issued
  10. Supplemental Aug 2022Permit issued
  11. Supplemental Jul 2022Permit issued
  12. Supplemental Jul 2022Permit issued

DC Department of Buildings

Safety and environment

FEMA natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Highest for this area: earthquake, hurricane, tornado, coastal flooding, inland flooding, strong wind, hail, heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.

FEMA National Risk Index, census tract

FEMA flood zone

Zone X

Moderate flood hazard: a 0.2% annual chance. Flood insurance is optional and usually cheaper here.

FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (FIRM)

Superfund site

1.9 mi

Washington Navy Yard (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.

EPA National Priorities List

Leaking fuel tanks

9 within 1,650 ft

Nearest: Unknown, 1000-1100 6th St Sw (750 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.

EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases

Toxic release facility

4,250 ft

Superior Concrete Materials Inc Dc 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

350 ft

Titanic Memorial. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.

National Park Service, National Register

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

1,050 ft

Jefferson MS Academy (1,050 ft), Amidon-Bowen ES (1,450 ft), AppleTree Early Learning PCS - Waterfront Station (1,450 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.

U.S. Department of Education, NCES

Major airport

1.9 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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