5215 B Street SE

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18
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$10,608
Fines (last 2 yrs)
27
Open violations
$19,930
Fines on open violations
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Violations

IPMC § 304.13.1
Failure to maintain glazing materials free from cracks and holes
avg $127 4×
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $506 in fines
Jun 29, 2026 $128 CAP 26NOIR-INS-06285 Entire Building Exterior
Jun 4, 2026 $128 CAP 26NOIR-INS-05701 Common hallway Interior
Jan 8, 2026 $125 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02087 Entire Building Exterior
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Jul 30, 2025 $125 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06685 Front Parking Lot Exterior
12-G DCMR § 302.1
Failure of the owner to maintain exterior property and premises in clean, safe and sanitary condition
avg $638 3×
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,914 in fines
Jun 29, 2026 $638 CAP 26A-DOB-00486 Entire Yard Interior
Jun 4, 2026 $638 CAP 26A-DOB-00324 Entire Yard Exterior
Jan 27, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIS-INS-00085 Front of building Exterior
12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to correct cracked or loose plaster, holes, decayed wood, water damage and/or other defective surface conditions
avg $593 3×
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,780 in fines
Oct 10, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00305 Hallway Interior
Oct 10, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00305 Sleeping room 1 Interior
Aug 5, 2021 $530 CAP 21UNIT-INS-007030 Entire Unit 3
IPMC § 601.2
Failure by owner to provide or maintain the required mechanical and electrical facilities
avg $1,119 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,238 in fines
Dec 19, 2023 $1,179 CAP 24NOIE-INS-01176 Entire Unit Interior
Aug 5, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21UNIT-INS-007030 Kitchen 3
IPMC § 505.3
Failure to maintain an adequate water supply system and/or failure to keep water supply system free from defects and leaks.
avg $1,154 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,308 in fines
Dec 16, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01047 Entire Unit 1
Aug 5, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21UNIT-INS-007030 Kitchen 3
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IPMC § 703.2
Failure to maintain all fire and smokestop doors in operable condition
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,118 in fines
Aug 5, 2021 $2,118 CAP 21UNIT-INS-007030 Apartment Rear Entrance Door 3
IPMC § 603.1
Failure to properly install and maintain mechanical appliances, fireplaces, solid fuel-burning appliances, cooking appliances, and water heating appliances in a safe working condition capable of performing the intended function
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,059 in fines
Aug 5, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21UNIT-INS-007030 Entire Unit 3
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 · $530 in fines
Aug 5, 2021 $530 CAP 21UNIT-INS-007030 Kitchen 3
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 · $1,179 in fines
Dec 19, 2023 $1,179 CAP 24NOIE-INS-01176 Kitchen Interior
12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to maintain interior surfaces in good, clean, and sanitary condition and good repair
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $609 in fines
May 30, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-04888 Living room Interior
12-G DCMR § 308.1
Failure to maintain exterior property and premises, and the interior of every structure, shall be free from any accumulation of rubbish and garbage
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Jul 30, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIS-INS-01445 Front Parking Lot Exterior
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
Jul 30, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIS-INS-01445 Entire Yard Exterior
IPMC § 604.3.1
Failure to replace electrical distribution equipment, motor circuits, power equipment, transformers, wire, cable, flexible cords, wiring devices, ground fault circuit interrupters, surge protectors, molded case circuit breakers, low-volt
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
Oct 10, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00197 Sleeping room 1 Interior
IPMC § 304.5
Failure to maintain foundation wall free from open cracks or breaks
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $638 in fines
Jun 2, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-05632 Front of building Exterior
12-G DCMR § 302.4
Failure to maintain premises or exterior property free from weeds or plant growth in excess of 8 inches
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $638 in fines
Jun 4, 2026 $638 CAP 26A-DOB-00324 Side of building Exterior
IPMC § 304.13
Failure to maintain windows, skylights, door or frame in sound condition, good repair and weather tight
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $638 in fines
Jul 6, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-06599 Front 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 · $638 in fines
Jul 29, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-07245 Side of building Exterior
IPMC § 302.8
Failure to prevent inoperative or unlicensed motor vehicle from being parked, kept or stored on premises
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $638 in fines
Sep 11, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-08614 Front Parking Lot Exterior

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