5821 Dix Street NE

Ward 7 43 units Built c. 2020 Map ↗ Nearby buildings →
17
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$26,113
Fines (last 2 yrs)
20
Open violations
$30,376
Fines on open violations
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Violations

IPMC § 601.2
Failure by owner to provide or maintain the required mechanical and electrical facilities
avg $1,241 4×
+ I can confirm this is still happening
Show details · 4 occurrences · $4,965 in fines
Dec 30, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01325 Kitchen Interior
Sep 10, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05992 Entire Unit Interior
Jun 26, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04585 Elevator 1
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Jul 1, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIE-INS-03768 Elevator 1
12-G DCMR § 108.1.1.2
Boiler, heating equipment, elevator, moving stairway, electrical wiring or device, flammable liquid containers or other equipment on the premises or within the structure is in such disrepair or condition that it is a hazard to li
avg $2,532 3×
+ I can confirm this is still happening
Show details · 3 occurrences · $7,597 in fines
Oct 15, 2026 $2,549 CAP 27NOIE-INS-00131 Entire Building Interior
Apr 24, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-03250 Elevator Interior
Sep 10, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05992 Elevator Interior
IPMC § 701.2
Failure of owner of the premises to provide and maintain code compliant fire safety facilities and equipment
avg $2,549 3×
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $7,647 in fines
Oct 15, 2026 $2,549 CAP 27NOIE-INS-00131 Common Area 1
Oct 15, 2026 $2,549 CAP 27NOIE-INS-00131 Common hallway 4
Oct 15, 2026 $2,549 CAP 27NOIE-INS-00131 Common hallway 6
12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to correct cracked or loose plaster, holes, decayed wood, water damage and/or other defective surface conditions
avg $625 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,250 in fines
Dec 18, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01731 Kitchen Interior
Sep 10, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07816 Living room Interior
IPMC § 305.6
Failure to maintain interior doors capable of being opened and closed properly
avg $125 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $250 in fines
Dec 18, 2025 $125 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01731 Left Sleeping Room Interior
Dec 18, 2025 $125 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01731 Right Sleeping Room Interior
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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 · $2,499 in fines
Dec 30, 2025 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01325 Right Sleeping Room Interior
12-G DCMR § 304.7
Failure to maintain roof and flashing sound and tight or without defects that admit rain
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Dec 18, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01731 Kitchen Interior/Exterior
IPMC § 305.1
Failure to maintain interior of structure and equipment therein in good repair, structurally sound and in sanitary condition
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
Dec 18, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01731 Kitchen Interior
12-G DCMR § 305.4
Failure to maintain stairs and/or other walking surfaces in sound condition, good repair and free from hazardous conditions
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
Jan 16, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-02015 Living room Interior
12-G DCMR § 704.5
Failure to continuously maintain fire alarm systems in accordance with applicable NFPA requirements or as otherwise directed by the code official
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,436 in fines
Nov 5, 2024 $2,436 CAP 25NOIE-INS-00441 Common hallway 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 · $609 in fines
Jul 1, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-05419 Rear of building Exterior
1 violation closed by DOB

These no longer appear on DC's list of open violations, so they aren't counted anywhere else on this page.

IPMC § 601.2
Failure by owner to provide or maintain the required mechanical and electrical facilities
Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
Sep 10, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05992 Entire Unit Interior

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