919 French Street Northwest, Washington
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Quick answers
- Does 919 French Street Northwest have open permits or code violations?
- DC Department of Buildings lists 24 permits, 19 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 919 French Street Northwest at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area very low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
19 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner.
- Construction Sep 2026Permit issued
Remove existing exterior entry door and install new glazed exterior door and frame within the existing opening. no change to door opening dimensions. no structural modifications, framing changes, or alterations to load-bearing elements.
- Construction Aug 2026Permit issued
Repair of mortar on a brick wall located at the rear of the property, which is detached from the neighboring property. the damaged area is located on the upper section of the wall and measures approximately 10ft x 5ft. scope of work includes mortar repair, application of a waterproof sealer, and repainting.a brick wall located at the rear of the property, directly adjacent to the neighboring property.
- Construction Aug 2026Permit issued
Historic removing existing modified roofing material and install a new .060 mil white tpo roof system.
- Supplemental Jul 2026Completed
- Supplemental Jul 2026Permit issued
- Supplemental Jul 2026Permit issued
- Construction Jul 2026Completed
Replacement of front staircase and platform maintaining the same design and function.
- Supplemental Dec 2025Permit issued
- Supplemental Dec 2025Permit issued
- Supplemental Dec 2025Permit issued
- Construction Nov 2025Permit issued
Historic district revision to permit #b2504608, revise floor plan layout, revise structural plan, install headers, install new/sister floor joists.
- Supplemental Nov 2025Permit issued
DC Department of Buildings
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Very Low
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
11 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Unknown, 725 Florida Ave (1,350 ft), open. 3 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,600 ft
Task 11 Vacant Lot and 7 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
4,300 ft
Us Doj Bureau Of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms Explosives Hq and 2 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
400 ft
Lincoln Industrial Mission--Lincoln Memorial Congregational Church and 1 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
450 ft
Benjamin Banneker HS (450 ft), Cleveland ES (850 ft), Garrison ES (950 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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What's worth checking in person before deciding.
- 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.
- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- 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.
- Schedule a viewing in the evening too, on a weekday, to see street traffic, streetlights, and how quiet the neighborhood is after 8 PM.
- Check the roof, gutters, and downspouts for signs of leaks or recent repairs, especially if it has rained recently.
- 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.
- Ask what heating system is in place (own boiler, wood, gas) and request the last winter month's bills.
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