5912 13 th Street NW

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Violations (last 2 yrs)
$2,040
Fines (last 2 yrs)
111
Total violations
$95,618
Total fines
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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 $529 27×
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Show details · 27 occurrences · $14,286 in fines
Dec 19, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01386 Entire Unit 3
May 12, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-04675 Living room Interior
May 11, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-04618 Bathroom Interior
+24 more
May 11, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-04618 Cooking room Interior
May 11, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-04618 Sleeping Room Interior
May 11, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-04620 Bathroom Interior
May 11, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-04620 Cooking room Interior
May 11, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-04623 Common hallway Interior
May 11, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-04632 Bathroom Interior
May 11, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-04632 Bathroom Interior
May 11, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-04632 Living room/sleeping room Interior
May 11, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-04632 Living room/sleeping room Interior
May 11, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-04632 Sleeping room 1 Interior
May 11, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-04633 Living room/sleeping room Interior
May 11, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-04635 Entire Unit Interior
Jan 15, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-02193 Bathroom 3
Jan 15, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-02193 Kitchen 3
Jan 15, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-02193 Living room 3
Jan 15, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-02193 Sleeping Room 3
Nov 30, 2020 $524 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-01393 Sleeping Room Interior
Nov 30, 2020 $524 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-01394 Bathroom Interior
Nov 30, 2020 $524 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-01394 Living room Interior
Nov 30, 2020 $524 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-01395 Bathroom Interior
Nov 30, 2020 $524 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-01395 Kitchen Interior
Nov 24, 2020 $524 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-01291 Bathroom Interior
Nov 24, 2020 $524 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-01291 Entire Unit Interior
Oct 27, 2020 $524 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-00582 Bathroom Interior
IPMC § 502.1
Failure to maintain bathtub, shower, lavatory, water closet or kitchen sink in a sanitary, safe working condition
avg $541 11×
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Show details · 11 occurrences · $5,956 in fines
Dec 19, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01384 Bathroom Interior
Dec 19, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01384 Cooking room Interior
Dec 19, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01386 Bathroom 3
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Dec 19, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01386 Bathroom 3
Dec 19, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01386 Bathroom 3
Dec 19, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01386 Cooking room 3
May 11, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-04618 Bathroom Interior
May 11, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-04633 Cooking room Interior
Nov 24, 2020 $524 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-01291 Bathroom Interior
Nov 24, 2020 $524 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-01291 Bathroom Interior
Nov 24, 2020 $524 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-01291 Kitchen Interior
IPMC § 305.1
Failure to maintain interior of structure and equipment therein in good repair, structurally sound and in sanitary condition
avg $1,062
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Show details · 8 occurrences · $8,496 in fines
Dec 19, 2022 $1,107 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01386 Apartment Entrance Door 3
May 11, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-04618 Cooking room Interior
May 11, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-04620 Entire Unit Interior
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May 11, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-04623 Common hallway Interior
Jan 15, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-02193 Kitchen 3
Jan 15, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-02193 Kitchen 3
Nov 30, 2020 $1,047 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-01394 Kitchen Interior
Nov 30, 2020 $1,047 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-01394 Living room 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
avg $2,110
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Show details · 6 occurrences · $12,658 in fines
May 12, 2021 $2,118 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-04675 Sleeping Room Interior
May 11, 2021 $2,118 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-04620 Sleeping Room Interior
May 11, 2021 $2,118 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-04632 Living room/sleeping room Interior
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May 11, 2021 $2,118 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-04633 Sleeping room 1 Interior
Nov 24, 2020 $2,093 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-01291 Sleeping Room Interior
Oct 27, 2020 $2,093 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-00582 Sleeping Room Interior
IPMC § 304.13
Failure to maintain windows, skylights, door or frame in sound condition, good repair and weather tight
avg $538
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Show details · 5 occurrences · $2,692 in fines
Dec 19, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01385 Entrance door Exterior
Dec 19, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01385 Exterior Entrance Door Exterior
May 11, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-04620 Entrance door Interior
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Jan 15, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-02193 Bathroom 3
Nov 30, 2020 $524 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-01395 Kitchen Interior
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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 $1,056
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $4,224 in fines
May 11, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-04632 Bathroom Interior
May 11, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-04633 Bathroom Interior
May 11, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-04633 Bathroom Interior
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Oct 27, 2020 $1,047 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-00582 Bathroom Interior
12-G DCMR 305.3
Failure to repair, remove or cover peeling, chipping, flaking or abraded paint
avg $542
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $2,168 in fines
Dec 19, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01384 Bathroom Interior
Dec 19, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01384 Living room Interior
May 11, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-04623 Basement Areaway Interior
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May 11, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-04623 Entire Building Interior
IPMC § 304.2
Failure to eliminate and repaint surfaces with peeling, flaking or chipped paint
avg $526
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $2,102 in fines
May 11, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-04633 Closet Interior
Nov 30, 2020 $524 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-01393 Common hallway 1
Nov 30, 2020 $524 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-01393 Common hallway 3
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Oct 21, 2020 $524 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-00465 Entire Building Interior
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
avg $1,053
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $4,212 in fines
May 12, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-04675 Kitchen Interior
May 11, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-04633 Cooking room Interior
Nov 30, 2020 $1,047 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-01395 Kitchen Interior
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Nov 24, 2020 $1,047 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-01291 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
avg $106
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $317 in fines
May 11, 2021 $106 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-04618 Entire Unit Interior
May 11, 2021 $106 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-04620 Entire Unit Interior
Oct 21, 2020 $105 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-00465 Entire Building Exterior
12-G DCMR § 102.5
Failure to make repairs, maintenance work, alterations or installations caused directly or indirectly by the enforcement of the Property Maintenance Code in a workmanlike manner
avg $1,067
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $3,201 in fines
Dec 19, 2022 $1,107 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01386 Entire Unit 3
Nov 30, 2020 $1,047 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-01393 Closet Interior
Nov 30, 2020 $1,047 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-01394 Bathroom Interior
IPMC § 601.2
Failure by owner to provide or maintain the required mechanical and electrical facilities
avg $1,047
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $3,141 in fines
Nov 30, 2020 $1,047 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-01393 Kitchen Interior
Nov 24, 2020 $1,047 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-01291 Kitchen Interior
Oct 27, 2020 $1,047 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-00582 Entire Unit Interior
12-G DCMR §§ 108.1.1 and 108.1.1.1
A structure or attachment to a structure is unsafe or dangerous to the life, health, property or safety of the public or the occupants of the structure because it is so damaged, decayed, dilapidated, structurally unsaf
avg $2,101
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $6,304 in fines
May 12, 2021 $2,118 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-04676 Entire Unit Interior
Nov 30, 2020 $2,093 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-01393 Kitchen 1
Nov 30, 2020 $2,093 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-01393 Basement 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
avg $530
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,060 in fines
May 11, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-04632 Cooking room Interior
May 11, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-04632 Living room/sleeping room Interior
IPMC § 601.2
Owner occupying or permitting another person to occupy the structure or premise where the required electrical and/or mechanical facilities are not properly maintained.
avg $1,047
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,094 in fines
Oct 21, 2020 $1,047 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-00465 Basement Basement to 1st Floor
Oct 21, 2020 $1,047 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-00465 Basement Interior
IPMC § 304.13.1
Failure to maintain glazing materials free from cracks and holes
avg $117
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $233 in fines
Feb 12, 2026 $128 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02895 Rear of building Exterior
Oct 21, 2020 $105 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-00465 Entire Building Exterior
IPMC § 504.1
Failure to keep plumbing fixture free from obstructions and capable of performing the function for which it was designed.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $524 in fines
Nov 30, 2020 $524 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-01394 Bathroom Interior
IPMC § 301.3
Failure to maintain vacant structures, premises thereof, or vacant land in a clean, safe, secure and sanitary condition so as not to cause a blighting problem or adversely affect the public health and safety
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,059 in fines
May 11, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-04635 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 504.1
Failure to maintain all plumbing fixtures in a safe, sanitary, and functional condition.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $530 in fines
May 11, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-04635 Cooking room Interior
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 · $2,093 in fines
Nov 24, 2020 $2,093 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-01291 Entire Unit 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 n dwellings or dwelling units with split levels and without an intervening door
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,093 in fines
Nov 24, 2020 $2,093 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-01291 Living 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 · $524 in fines
Oct 21, 2020 $524 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-00465 Entire Building Exterior
IPMC § 304.2
Failure to protect exterior wood surfaces, other than decay-resistant woods, from the elements and decay by painting or other protective covering or treatment
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $524 in fines
Oct 21, 2020 $524 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-00465 Entrance door Exterior
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 · $1,047 in fines
Oct 21, 2020 $1,047 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-00465 Entire Building Interior
12-G DCMR § 109.1
Building poses imminent danger to building occupants or those in close proximity due to an unsanitary condition or the operation of defective or dangerous equipment
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,034 in fines
Aug 31, 2018 $2,034 CAP 18ENF-HOUS-02385
IPMC § 701.2
Failure of owner of the premises to provide and maintain code compliant fire safety facilities and equipment
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,118 in fines
May 11, 2021 $2,118 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-04633 Living room/sleeping room Interior
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 · $1,059 in fines
May 11, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-04633 Cooking room Interior
IPMC § 506.2
Failure to keep every plumbing stack, vent, waste and sewer line free from obstructions, leaks, or defect.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,059 in fines
May 11, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-04633 Bathroom Interior
12-G DCMR § 304.7
Failure to maintain roof drainage adequate to prevent dampness or deterioration in the walls or interior portion of the structure
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $530 in fines
May 11, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-04623 Roof 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 · $530 in fines
May 11, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-04623 Roof 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 · $2,118 in fines
May 11, 2021 $2,118 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-04620 Living room 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 · $1,059 in fines
May 11, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-04618 Cooking room 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 · $1,107 in fines
Dec 19, 2022 $1,107 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01386 Entire Unit 3
IPMC § 503.1
Failure to provide privacy for toilet room or bathroom
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $554 in fines
Dec 19, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01386 Bathroom 3
IPMC § 302.3
Failure to maintain sidewalk, walkway, driveway, stairs or similar area free of hazardous conditions
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $638 in fines
Feb 12, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02895 Front of building Exterior
12-G DCMR § 104.3
Failure to allow code official entry into the structure or premises at a reasonable time, for the purpose of inspecting and enforcing the Property Maintenance Code
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,274 in fines
Feb 12, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIE-INS-02062 Entire Building Entire Building

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