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608 1/2 Buchanan Street Northeast, Washington

Semi-detached house

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Does 608 1/2 Buchanan Street Northeast have open permits or code violations?
DC Department of Buildings lists 5 permits, 4 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 608 1/2 Buchanan Street Northeast at risk for?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area very low overall.

Permits and code violations

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

  1. Supplemental Feb 2025Permit issued
  2. Construction Feb 2025Permit issued

    Residential grid roof mounted interactive solar installation system ac size @ stc: 5.7 kw system dc size @ stc: 7.38 kw (18) znshine solar zxm7-sh108-410/m solar modules (1) solaredge se5700h-us hub (240v) usmnf inverter rgm certified

  3. Supplemental Apr 2024Permit issued

    Electrical trade permit

  4. Construction Mar 2024Permit issued

    The project scope includes the installation of a 7.76kw dc rated grid-tied photovoltaic system. the installation consists of a railed, roof mounted solar array, inverters and related electrical metering and safety equipment. all equipment will be installed as required by applicable codes and the local utility company. during daylight hours, this pv system (solar electric) will provide electricity in parallel with the local utility service provider.

  5. Construction Jan 2022Completed

    Regular interior basement waterproofing 18 linear feet

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: Genstar Co (#88013-Cl), 611 Emerson St Ne (1,300 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.

EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases

Toxic release facility

3,250 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

Wildfire risk

Very Low

Wildfire risk is low enough that standard home insurance usually covers it.

FEMA National Risk Index

Nearest public schools

1,650 ft

Mundo Verde Bilingual PCS - Calle Ocho (1,650 ft), Washington Yu Ying PCS (2,400 ft), Rocketship PCS - Infinity Community Prep (3,350 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.

U.S. Department of Education, NCES

Major airport

6.8 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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