5044 C Street SE

Ward 7 12 units Built c. 1965 Map ↗ Nearby buildings → Listed ownerHaileselassie Deres
8
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$6,828
Fines (last 2 yrs)
46
Open violations
$35,031
Fines on open violations
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Violations

12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to correct cracked or loose plaster, holes, decayed wood, water damage and/or other defective surface conditions
avg $554 10×
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Show details · 10 occurrences · $5,537 in fines
Nov 27, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-01099 Bathroom Interior
Nov 27, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-01099 Closet Interior
Nov 27, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-01099 Kitchen Interior
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Sep 27, 2021 $530 CAP 21UNIT-INS-007731 Entire Unit Interior
Sep 27, 2021 $530 CAP 21UNIT-INS-007731 Hallway Interior
Sep 27, 2021 $530 CAP 21UNIT-INS-007732 Entire Unit Interior
Sep 27, 2021 $530 CAP 21UNIT-INS-007733 Entire Unit Interior
Sep 27, 2021 $530 CAP 21UNIT-INS-007734 Sleeping Room Interior
Sep 27, 2021 $530 CAP 21UNIT-INS-007736 Entire Unit Interior
Sep 27, 2021 $530 CAP 21UNIT-INS-007740 Living room Interior
IPMC § 504.1
Failure to properly install and maintain a plumbing fixture in working order
avg $542 8×
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Show details · 8 occurrences · $4,335 in fines
Jan 29, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-02258 Bathroom Basement
Sep 27, 2021 $530 CAP 21UNIT-INS-007731 Kitchen Interior
Sep 27, 2021 $530 CAP 21UNIT-INS-007733 Bathroom Interior
+5 more
Sep 27, 2021 $530 CAP 21UNIT-INS-007733 Kitchen Interior
Sep 27, 2021 $530 CAP 21UNIT-INS-007734 Bathroom Interior
Sep 27, 2021 $530 CAP 21UNIT-INS-007734 Kitchen Interior
Sep 27, 2021 $530 CAP 21UNIT-INS-007736 Bathroom Interior
Sep 27, 2021 $530 CAP 21UNIT-INS-007736 Kitchen Interior
IPMC § 502.1
Failure to maintain bathtub, shower, lavatory, water closet or kitchen sink in a sanitary, safe working condition
avg $546 5×
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Show details · 5 occurrences · $2,729 in fines
Nov 27, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-01099 Kitchen Interior
Sep 27, 2021 $530 CAP 21UNIT-INS-007731 Bathroom Interior
Sep 27, 2021 $530 CAP 21UNIT-INS-007731 Bathroom Interior
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Sep 27, 2021 $530 CAP 21UNIT-INS-007733 Bathroom Interior
Sep 27, 2021 $530 CAP 21UNIT-INS-007736 Bathroom Interior
IPMC § 305.6
Failure to maintain interior doors that fit reasonably well within the frame
avg $106 3×
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $318 in fines
Sep 27, 2021 $106 CAP 21UNIT-INS-007731 Utility Closet Interior
Sep 27, 2021 $106 CAP 21UNIT-INS-007733 Apartment Entrance Door Interior
Sep 27, 2021 $106 CAP 21UNIT-INS-007736 Apartment Entrance Door Interior
12-G DCMR § 309.1
Failure of the owner to keep structure free from rodent infestation
avg $1,059 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,118 in fines
Sep 27, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21UNIT-INS-007731 Entire Unit Interior
Sep 27, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21UNIT-INS-007740 Entire Unit Interior
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IPMC § 304.18
Failure to provide a rented dwelling unit with a device designed to provide security for the occupants and property within with respect to doors, windows, and hatchways
avg $1,059 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,118 in fines
Sep 27, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21UNIT-INS-007734 Balcony door Interior
Sep 27, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21UNIT-INS-007736 Balcony door Interior
IPMC § 601.2
Failure by owner to provide or maintain the required mechanical and electrical facilities
avg $1,059 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,118 in fines
Sep 27, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21UNIT-INS-007731 Kitchen Interior
Sep 27, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21UNIT-INS-007734 Kitchen Interior
12-G DCMR § 704.2
(Failure to install or maintain single- or multiple-station smoke alarms in Groups R-2, R-3, and R-4, and dwellings not regulated as Group R occupancies, regardless of occupant load on the ceiling or wall outside of each separate sleep
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,034 in fines
Jul 30, 2018 $2,034 CAP 18ENF-HOUS-01840
12-G DCMR § 704.2
(Failure to install or maintain single- or multiple-station smoke alarms in Groups R-2, R-3, and R-4, 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 · $2,034 in fines
Jul 30, 2018 $2,034 CAP 18ENF-HOUS-01840
12-G DCMR § 608.2
Failure of the owner or operator of a housing business who provides air conditioning t maintain each such unit in safe and good working condition so that it can provide from May 15 to September 15, an inside temperature in the rooms
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $509 in fines
Jul 30, 2018 $509 CAP 18ENF-HOUS-01840
12-G DCMR § 310.1
Failure to install 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 · $2,034 in fines
Jul 30, 2018 $2,034 CAP 18ENF-HOUS-01840
IPMC § 301.2
Failure to maintain premises in safe and sanitary condition or in compliance with this chapter of the Property Maintenance Code
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,037 in fines
Feb 21, 2019 $1,037 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-02479 Kitchen 1
IPMC § 604.3
Failure to correct electrical system that constitutes a hazard to the occupants or the structure
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,059 in fines
Sep 27, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21UNIT-INS-007736 Bathroom Interior
IPMC § 501.2
Failure by owner to provide required plumbing facilities and plumbing fixtures in a dwelling unit.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,059 in fines
Sep 27, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21UNIT-INS-007736 Bathroom Interior
IPMC § 305.5
Failure to maintain handrails and guards firmly fastened, in sound condition, good repair
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,059 in fines
Sep 27, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21UNIT-INS-007732 Apartment Entrance Door Interior
IPMC § 304.2
Failure to maintain all siding and masonry joints, or those between the building envelope and the perimeter of windows, doors and skylights, weather resistant and water tight
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $530 in fines
Sep 27, 2021 $530 CAP 21UNIT-INS-007732 Utility Closet Interior
IPMC § 607.1
Failure to maintain duct system free of obstructions and capable of performing the required function
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $530 in fines
Sep 27, 2021 $530 CAP 21UNIT-INS-007732 Living room Interior
12-G DCMR § 304.14
Failure to maintain all openings to the external air between March 15 and November 15 with tightly fitting screens of minimum 16 mesh per inch 16 mesh per 25mm and/or failure to maintain every screen door used for insect control wit
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $106 in fines
Sep 27, 2021 $106 CAP 21UNIT-INS-007731 Balcony door Exterior
12-G DCMR § 402.3.1
Failure to provide bathroom, toilet room and other similar rooms sufficient illumination
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $609 in fines
Nov 27, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-01099 Hallway Interior
12-G DCMR § 309.1
Failure to promptly exterminate structures in which insects are found by approved processes
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $609 in fines
Nov 27, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-01099 Closet Interior
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 · $2,549 in fines
Jul 13, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-04417 Bathroom Interior

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