817 6th Street Southwest, Washington
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Quick answers
- Does 817 6th Street Southwest have open permits or code violations?
- DC Department of Buildings lists 24 permits, 21 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 817 6th 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
21 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner.
- Supplemental Jun 2026Permit issued
- Supplemental May 2026Permit issued
- Construction Apr 2026Permit issued
Interior renovations at cellar, second, and third levels including, bathrooms, laundry, lighting, and modifications to existing mechanical system.
- Supplemental Feb 2026Permit issued
- Supplemental Feb 2026Permit issued
- Construction Jan 2026Permit issued
Cellar bathroom renovation.
- Construction Dec 2025Permit issued
Removing concrete driveway in front of the property and replacing it with a new permeable paver (as part of riversmart program) and a flower bed. the work will be carried out by best landscape & construction, a licensed and insured contractor.
- Supplemental Oct 2025Permit issued
Electrical trade permit
- Construction Aug 2025Permit issued
Remove old modified torch down roof and replace with fibertite roof membrane 50 mil off white color. remove old metal roof at the front mansard and install new copper standing seam panels. re-coat standing seam metal at the rear mansard with charcoal black hydrostop coating.
- Supplemental Feb 2025Permit issued
Electrical trade permit
- Construction Feb 2025Permit issued
We are installing a roof-mounted solar system. new system size: 6.15 kw dc panels: 15 x hyundai hie-s410vg 410w modules inverter: 1 x solaredge se3800h-us inverter optimizer: 15 x solaredge power optimizer s440
- Supplemental Jan 2025Permit 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
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: Unknown, 1000-1100 6th St Sw (1,050 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
High-voltage line
1,050 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
Nearest public schools
550 ft
Amidon-Bowen ES (550 ft), Jefferson MS Academy (800 ft), AppleTree Early Learning PCS - Waterfront Station (1,000 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
2.1 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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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.
- 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.
- Knock on a neighboring gate and ask about noise, pets, flooding, or other issues common in the area.
- Schedule a viewing in the evening too, on a weekday, to see street traffic, streetlights, and how quiet the neighborhood is after 8 PM.
- Ask what heating system is in place (own boiler, wood, gas) and request the last winter month's bills.
- 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.
- Check exactly where you'd park: a spot in the yard or garage, or street parking, and how crowded the street gets in the evening.
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