219 S Street NW

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15
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$16,495
Fines (last 2 yrs)
36
Total violations
$35,366
Total fines
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Violations

IPMC § 304.13
Failure to maintain windows, skylights, door or frame in sound condition, good repair and weather tight
avg $595
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Show details · 7 occurrences · $4,165 in fines
Jun 11, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05358 Bathroom Interior
Feb 9, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02063 Basement 1
Feb 9, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02063 Entrance door 1
+4 more
Feb 9, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02063 Bathroom 2
Feb 9, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02063 Front Sleeping Room 2
Feb 9, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02063 Right Sleeping Room 2
Feb 9, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02063 Basement Basement
12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to correct cracked or loose plaster, holes, decayed wood, water damage and/or other defective surface conditions
avg $596
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Show details · 6 occurrences · $3,575 in fines
Jun 11, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05358 Living room Interior
Feb 9, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02063 Entrance foyer 1
Feb 9, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02063 Entrance foyer 1
+3 more
Feb 9, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02063 Living room 1
Feb 9, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02063 Hallway 2
Feb 9, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02063 Rear of building 2
12-G DCMR § 704.2
Failure to install or maintain single- or multiple-station smoke alarms in Group I-1 and R occupancies, and dwellings not regulated as Group R occupancies, regardless of occupant load in each room used for sleeping purposes
avg $2,499
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,998 in fines
Jun 11, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04334 Hallway Interior
Jun 11, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04334 Sleeping room 1 Interior
IPMC § 305.5
Failure to maintain handrails and guards firmly fastened, in sound condition, good repair
avg $1,214
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,428 in fines
Jun 11, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05358 Basement Interior
Feb 9, 2023 $1,179 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02063 Basement Basement to 1st Floor
12-G DCMR 305.3
Failure to repair, remove or cover peeling, chipping, flaking or abraded paint
avg $625
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,250 in fines
Jun 11, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05358 Sleeping room 2 Interior
Jun 11, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05358 Sleeping room 2 Interior
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12-G DCMR § 309.5
Failure of the owner of a multiple occupancy residential structure or rooming house to maintain the public and shared areas and/or exterior free from insects, rodents and rodent harborages
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,179 in fines
Feb 9, 2023 $1,179 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02063 Rear yard Exterior
IPMC § 304.6
Failure to maintain exterior walls free from holes, breaks, or loose or rotting materials
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $590 in fines
Feb 9, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02063 Rear of building Exterior
IPMC § 302.7
Failure to maintain all accessory structures, including detached garages, fences and walls structurally sound and in good repair
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $590 in fines
Feb 9, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02063 Rear of building Exterior
12-G DCMR § 307.1
Failure to provide a proper handrail for stairs having more than three risers
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,179 in fines
Feb 9, 2023 $1,179 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02063 Rear of building Exterior
12-G DCMR § 309.1
Failure to promptly exterminate structures in which rodents are found by approved processes
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,179 in fines
Feb 9, 2023 $1,179 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02063 Basement Basement
IPMC § 505.3
Failure to provide a water supply system which provides adequate volume and/or pressure at fixtures, devices, and appurtenances
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,179 in fines
Feb 9, 2023 $1,179 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02063 Bathroom 2
IPMC § 504.1
Failure to maintain all plumbing fixtures in a safe, sanitary, and functional condition.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $590 in fines
Feb 9, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02063 Cooking room 1
12-G DCMR § 310.2
Failure to install an approved carbon monoxide alarm in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms in dwelling units located in a building containing a fuel-burning appliance or a building which has an attached garage
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,358 in fines
Feb 9, 2023 $2,358 CAP 23NOIE-INS-04406 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 702.3
Failure to make all means of egress doors readily openable from the side from which egress is to be made without the need for keys, special knowledge or effort
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,358 in fines
Feb 9, 2023 $2,358 CAP 23NOIE-INS-04406 Exit door Basement
12-G DCMR ?? 108.1.1 and 108.1.1.5 (9)
Allowing a dangerous structure or premises to exist consisting of a building or structure, used or intended to be used for dwelling purposes, that has been determined by the code official to be unsanitary, unfit
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,499 in fines
May 19, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03903 Entire Unit Interior
12-G DCMR § 302.4
Failure to maintain premises or exterior property free from noxious weeds or prohibited vegetative growth, as defined in 12-G DCMR ? 302.4.1
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Jun 11, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIS-INS-00754 Rear yard Exterior
12-G DCMR § 302.1
Failure of the owner to maintain exterior property and premises in clean, safe and sanitary condition
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Jun 11, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIS-INS-00754 Front yard Exterior
IPMC § 304.13.1
Failure to maintain glazing materials free from cracks and holes
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $125 in fines
Jun 11, 2025 $125 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05358 Sleeping room 2 Interior
IPMC § 305.6
Failure to maintain interior doors that are securely attached to jambs, headers or tracks as intended by the manufacturer of the attachment hardware
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $125 in fines
Jun 11, 2025 $125 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05358 Entrance door Interior
12-G DCMR § 309.1
Failure of the owner to keep structure free from rodent infestation
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Jun 11, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05358 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 302.5
Failure to maintain structures and exterior property free from rodent harborage and infestation
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Jun 11, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05358 Rear yard Exterior
12-G DCMR § 704.2
Failure to install or maintain single- or multiple-station smoke alarms in Group I-1 and R occupancies, and dwellings not regulated as Group R occupancies, regardless of occupant load on the ceiling or wall outside of each separate s
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,499 in fines
Jun 11, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04334 Entrance door Interior

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