1621 Massachusetts Avenue SE

Ward 7 ANC 7D 13 units Built c. 1947 Map ↗ Nearby buildings → Print flyer ↗
9
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$11,504
Fines (last 2 yrs)
14
Total violations
$15,821
Total fines
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Violations

IPMC § 601.2
Failure by owner to provide or maintain the required mechanical and electrical facilities
avg $1,246
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,492 in fines
Feb 3, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01854 Entire Unit Interior
Oct 25, 2024 $1,218 CAP 25NOIE-INS-00325 Cooking room Interior
IPMC § 305.6
Failure to maintain interior doors that fit reasonably well within the frame
avg $122
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $244 in fines
Oct 25, 2024 $122 CAP 25NOIR-INS-00479 Left Sleeping Room Interior
Oct 25, 2024 $122 CAP 25NOIR-INS-00479 Right Sleeping Room Interior
12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to correct cracked or loose plaster, holes, decayed wood, water damage and/or other defective surface conditions
avg $530
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,060 in fines
Aug 10, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-06570 Cooking room Interior
Aug 10, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-06570 Sleeping room 1 Interior
12-G DCMR § 704.1.3
Failure to keep all required portable fire extinguishers maintained in an efficient and safe operating condition
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,549 in fines
Feb 3, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01854 Common hallway 1
12-G DCMR ?? 310.1, 310.2, 310.3, 310.4, 310.5, 310.6
Failure to install approved or properly maintain carbon monoxide detection system in compliance with the code and NFPA 720.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,549 in fines
Feb 3, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01854 Hallway Interior
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IPMC § 302.5
Failure to take proper precautions after pest elimination to eliminate rodent harborage and prevent re-infestation
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Jan 15, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-01995 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 703.2
Failure to maintain all fire and smokestop doors in operable condition
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,436 in fines
Oct 25, 2024 $2,436 CAP 25NOIE-INS-00325 Apartment Entrance Door Interior
12-G DCMR § 404.7.1
Owner furnished facilities located outside of sleeping or dwelling unit for cooking, storage or refrigeration of food are not maintained by the owner in a safe and sanitary condition and in good working order.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $609 in fines
Oct 25, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-00479 Cooking room 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 · $609 in fines
Apr 29, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIS-INS-00375 Side of building Exterior
IPMC § 502.1
Failure to maintain bathtub, shower, lavatory, water closet or kitchen sink in a sanitary, safe working condition
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $530 in fines
Aug 10, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-06570 Bathroom Interior
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
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,118 in fines
Aug 10, 2021 $2,118 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-06570 Sleeping room 1 Interior

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