700 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Washington
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Quick answers
- Is 700 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest in a flood zone?
- Yes. FEMA maps it in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area with a base flood elevation of 11 ft. Federally backed lenders require flood insurance.
- Does 700 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest have open permits or code violations?
- DC Department of Buildings lists 5 permits, 5 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 700 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively high overall, with elevated earthquake and hurricane risk.
Permits and code violations
5 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner.
- Construction Sep 2026Permit issued
Special event 701 constitution ave nw south side of constitution across from national archives, building (2) 32 feet wide x 20 feet deep press risers and (1) 8 foot wide x 4 foot deep 'bullnose' press riser
- Construction Mar 2026Permit issued
Parade will proceed on constitution avenue, nw from 7th to 17th streets. assembly will occur on streets adjacent to the east end of the national mall. dispersal will take place on constitution avenue, nw from 17th 23rd streets. a. parade route: closed by mpd constitution avenue, nw between 7th and 23rd streets all cross streets closed: 9:20 am 3:00 pm b. rehearsal area (telecast area): closed by mpd for rehearsals constitution avenue between 7th and 9th streets nw 3:00 am parade finish, 2:00 pm c. west end closed by mpd and ussp constitution avenue between 15th and 17th streets nw 8:20 am 3:00 pm d. assembly area: closed by uspp madison drive, nw between 4th and 14th streets, 3:00 am 3:00 pm jefferson drive, nw between 4th and 14th streets, 3:00 am 3:00 pm (closed by mpd) 7th street, nw between independence avenue and pennsylvania avenue, 3:00 am 3:00 pm re-route of metro buses and national park service shuttles e. dispersal area:
- Construction Sep 2025Permit issued
Commission of fine arts jurisdiction area the address entered for this application is incorrect. the correct location is constitution avenue, nw between 7th and 12th streets, nw. when i tried to enter this address, only ne populated. this event is in nw. will place temporary special event equipment in the roadways such as pop-up tents, platforms, audio system, generator, bike rack, truss, banners, signage, tables, chairs, etc.
- Construction Mar 2025Permit issued
The parade will proceed on constitution avenue, nw from 7th to 17th streets. assembly will occur on streets adjacent to the east end of the national mall. dispersal will take place on constitution avenue, nw from 17th 23rd streets. a. parade route: closed by mpd constitution avenue, nw between 7th and 23rd streets all cross streets closed: 9:20 am 3:00 pm b. rehearsal area (telecast area): closed by mpd for rehearsals constitution avenue between 7th and 9th streets nw 3:00 am parade finish, 2:00 pm c. west end closed by mpd and ussp constitution avenue between 15th and 17th streets nw 8:20 am 3:00 pm d. assembly area: closed by uspp madison drive, nw between 4th and 14th streets, 3:00 am 3:00 pm jefferson drive, nw between 4th and 14th streets, 3:00 am 3:00 pm (closed by mpd) 7th street, nw between independence avenue and pennsylvania avenue, 3:00 am 3:00 pm re-route of metro buses and national park service shuttles e. dispersal area: closed by uspp constitution avenue between 17th and 23rd streets nw virginia avenue from constitution avenue to e street, nw 18th 21st between c, d, and e streets, nw 9:00 am 3:00 pm standing bleachers on the south side of constitution avenue from 7th st. to 9th st. and 15th st. to 17th st. mobile bleachers on the north side of constitution avenue from 7th st. to 9th st. and 15th st. to 17th st. (see attached maps) elevated and tented 16 x 16 broadcast booth, 10x10 catering tent and 5x5 audio tent, scissor lifts, light towers, generators, speaker towers, and bike rack located on constitution avenue, nw between 7th and 9th street, nw. (see attached maps) portable restrooms on 9th st. between constitution avenue and pennsylvania avenue, 7th st. between constitution avenue and pennsylvania avenue, corner of madison drive and 7th st., corner of jefferson drive and 7th st. constitution avenue at 15th st. and 17th st. and 18th st. nw (see attached maps) stationary tents 20x20 volunteer caf?, 10x30 production tent, 10x20 volunteer check-in tent, 10x10 mascot tent, 10x20 first aid/ems tent corner of madison drive and 7th st. (see attached maps) stationary and tented 5x10 broadcast platform located adjacent bleacher section 120, speaker towers (see attached maps) 10x20 merchandise tent at 12th st. between pennsylvania ave & constitution ave. 10x20 first aid tent 10x10 sponsor check-out 10x10 mascot & 10x 10 staff tent on virginia ave in dispersal area
- Construction Apr 2024Review in process
Commission of fine arts jurisdiction area national cherry blossom festival parade - april 13, 2024 parade route: along constitution ave nw from 7th st nw to 18th st nw production compound: 9th st come up/mall panel between 7th and 9th st nw tv production: 7th st nw between constitution ave and madison dr nw (4) 10x20 tents (1) 10x30 tent (1) 10x40 tent (1) 10x50 tent (1) 20x20 tent (1) 36x19 standing/built bleacher (1) 24x19 standing/built bleacher (7) 42x19 standing/built bleacher (2) 48x19 standing/built bleacher (1) 60x19 standing/built bleacher (1) 66x19 standing/built bleacher (1) 78x19 standing/built bleacher (1) 90x19 standing/built bleacher (1) 4x16x16 platform (3) scissor lifts (2) speaker towers (3) light towers
DC Department of Buildings
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Highest for this area: earthquake, hurricane, inland flooding, strong wind, hail. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
FEMA flood zone
Zone AE
Special Flood Hazard Area: a 1% or higher chance of flooding each year. Base flood elevation 11 ft. Lenders backed by federal programs require flood insurance here. Ask for the elevation certificate and an insurance quote before you commit.
FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (FIRM)
Superfund site
2.3 mi
Washington Navy Yard (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
10 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: National Gallery Of Art, 600 Constitution Av Nw (650 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,350 ft
13th Street Ne Sq 1026 Lot 0100 and 1 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,700 ft
Us Secret Service and 4 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
50 ft
National Archives and 2 more listings close by. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
High-voltage line
450 ft
138 kV line run by POTOMAC ELECTRIC POWER CO.
HIFLD transmission lines
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
900 ft
BASIS DC PCS (900 ft), Girls Global Academy PCS (2,350 ft), AppleTree Early Learning Center PCS - Southwest (3,200 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
2.9 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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