812, Washington
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Quick answers
- Does 812 have open permits or code violations?
- DC Department of Buildings lists 26 permits, 20 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 812 at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area very low overall.
Permits and code violations
20 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner.
- Supplemental Sep 2026Permit issued
- Construction Jul 2026Permit issued
- Supplemental Apr 2026Permit issued
Plumbing trade permit
- Construction Feb 2026Permit issued
Repair damaged floor joists on the 2nd level of a retail space
- Construction Feb 2026Permit issued
- Shop drawing Oct 2025Permit issued
Replace hoist cables 1-4 aaa712q30
- Post card May 2025Permit issued
- Post card May 2025Permit issued
- Construction Apr 2025Completed
Remove & replace (5) windows, like for like with no structural changes
- Construction Feb 2025Permit issued
A new mixed use 6 story building with cellar and habitable penthouse. doee #7782
- Construction Nov 2024Completed
Appling for c of o and need building permit use change from catering to retail use *** 1269 sf, (11) occupants *** *** no marijuana production, distribution, sales or consumption on premises ***
- Supplemental Sep 2024Completed
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
Superfund site
1.8 mi
Washington Navy Yard (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
14 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: District Of Columbia, 1300 H St Ne (700 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
650 ft
1302 H Street Ne Sq 1026 Lot 0098 and 5 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Historic listing nearby
300 ft
Engine House No. 10 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
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
1,450 ft
Miner ES (1,450 ft), Wheatley Education Campus (1,500 ft), Kingsman Academy PCS (1,750 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
4.3 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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Viewing recommendations
What's worth checking in person before deciding.
- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- Semi-detached or row house: the shared wall matters. Listen from the room adjoining the neighbor's side and ask whether any structural work has been done there.
- This is a house, not an apartment. Check the lot boundaries, car access, and how water drains from the yard after rain, including whether the neighboring lot sits higher and could send water toward the property.
- Ask to see the construction documents (permit, sign-off) and check for visible cracks on the facade or in the attic/basement.
- Schedule a viewing in the evening too, on a weekday, to see street traffic, streetlights, and how quiet the neighborhood is after 8 PM.
- Knock on a neighboring gate and ask about noise, pets, flooding, or other issues common in the area.
- Check the condition of the fence, yard, and sidewalk out front: who is responsible for upkeep, and whether there are any boundary disputes with neighbors.
Neighborhood recommendations are derived from public OpenStreetMap data and may be incomplete. Checking in person is still what matters most.