Building tower 1209780 — Washington, DC
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1209780 — building with tower near Washington, District of Columbia. Building with a tower on top.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1209780 is a 59 m (193 ft) building tower near Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jun 1, 1983. It is registered to American Broadcasting Companies, Inc.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1209780 |
| Unique system identifier | 2606877 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Building with tower (BTWR) |
| Date constructed | Jun 1, 1983 |
| Registration issued | Feb 22, 2000 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 00-AEA-0203-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | NONE |
| Marking / lighting code | None (1) |
The painting/lighting specification is copied as filed: the FAA marking and lighting chapters and paragraphs cited in the ASR record. The marking/lighting code is decoded using the FCC registration form's code list.
Registered owner
American Broadcasting Companies, Inc.
New York, NY · FRN 0003471281
Location
- Address
- 1717 DESALES STREET, N.W.
- City
- Washington
- State
- District of Columbia
- ZIP
- 20036
- County
- District of Columbia
- County FIPS
- 11001
- Coordinates
- 38.90483, -77.03914
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1209780 compared with others?
At 59 m, structure 1209780 is roughly in line with the 58 m average across the 84 structures registered in District of Columbia. It is roughly in line with the District of Columbia average of 58 m across 84 registrations. Among the 1,089 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (BTWR), the average overall height is 63 m, so this one is roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 30 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 59 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 17 m, which puts the top of the structure 76 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1209780, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Washington in District of Columbia, District of Columbia, at coordinates 38.90483, -77.03914, with the site address filed as "1717 DESALES STREET, N.W.". District of Columbia has 84 FCC-registered antenna structures, the largest count among the 1 District of Columbia counties with registrations, and 30 of them are marked constructed. District of Columbia as a whole has 84 registrations, the 51st-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Catonsville, MD · 1036304, a guyed tower at 291 m (constructed).
What does the status "Constructed" mean?
Constructed means the owner has notified the FCC that construction is complete, so the registry treats the structure as standing. The FCC issued registration 1209780 on Feb 22, 2000. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 30 in District of Columbia.
Who owns antenna structure 1209780?
The FCC record lists American Broadcasting Companies, Inc. of New York, NY as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0003471281.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 00-AEA-0203-OE, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 1, is listed on the FCC registration form as "None".
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1209780?
Its registered overall height above ground is 59 m (193 ft), and 76 m (250 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1209780?
The registered owner is American Broadcasting Companies, Inc..
Where is antenna structure 1209780?
It is located near Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia at 1717 DESALES STREET, N.W. (38.90483, -77.03914). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jun 1, 1983.
What type of structure is 1209780?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code BTWR, which decodes to "Building with tower". Building with a tower on top. 1,089 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in District of Columbia, DC?
District of Columbia has 84 FCC-registered antenna structures, 30 of them constructed — the largest count among 1 counties in District of Columbia.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1209780, weekly bulk file.
About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 20, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1209780, Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/district-of-columbia/washington-1209780 (data as of October 20, 2026).