3129 Buena Vista Terrace SE

Ward 8 4 units Built c. 1944 Map ↗ Nearby buildings →
42
Open violations
$44,340
Fines on open violations
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In last 2 years
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12-G DCMR § 305.4
Failure to maintain stairs and/or other walking surfaces in sound condition, good repair and free from hazardous conditions
avg $1,126 7×
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Show details · 7 occurrences · $7,884 in fines
Jul 23, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIR-INS-05828 Common hallway Interior
Dec 11, 2023 $1,179 CAP 24NOIR-INS-01448 Rear Sleeping Room Interior
Dec 9, 2022 $1,107 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01255 Sleeping room 3 Interior
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Nov 1, 2022 $1,107 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00532 Front Sleeping Room Interior
Nov 1, 2022 $1,107 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00532 Hallway Interior
Nov 1, 2022 $1,107 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00532 Living room Interior
May 28, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21UNIT-INS-005707 Hallway 1
12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to correct cracked or loose plaster, holes, decayed wood, water damage and/or other defective surface conditions
avg $578 6×
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Show details · 6 occurrences · $3,470 in fines
Jul 23, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-05828 Bathroom Interior
Jul 23, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-05828 Sleeping Room Interior
Dec 11, 2023 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-01448 Rear Sleeping Room Interior
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Dec 9, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01255 Sleeping room 3 Interior
Nov 1, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00532 Bathroom Interior
Nov 1, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00532 Front Sleeping Room Interior
IPMC § 601.2
Failure by owner to provide or maintain the required mechanical and electrical facilities
avg $1,059 4×
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $4,236 in fines
May 28, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21UNIT-INS-005707 Kitchen 1
May 28, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21UNIT-INS-005707 Kitchen 1
May 28, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21UNIT-INS-005707 Laundry room/area 1
+1 more
May 28, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21UNIT-INS-005707 Laundry room/area 1
IPMC § 304.13
Failure to maintain windows, skylights, door or frame in sound condition, good repair and weather tight
avg $556 4×
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $2,223 in fines
Jul 23, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-05828 Apartment Rear Entrance Door Interior
Nov 1, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00532 Bathroom Interior
May 28, 2021 $530 CAP 21UNIT-INS-005707 Apartment Entrance Door 1
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May 28, 2021 $530 CAP 21UNIT-INS-005707 Apartment Rear Entrance Door 1
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 $2,118 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,236 in fines
May 28, 2021 $2,118 CAP 21UNIT-INS-005707 Sleeping room 2 1
May 28, 2021 $2,118 CAP 21UNIT-INS-005707 Sleeping room 3 1
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IPMC § 305.1
Failure to maintain interior of structure and equipment therein in good repair, structurally sound and in sanitary condition
avg $1,107 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,214 in fines
Nov 1, 2022 $1,107 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00532 Bathroom Interior
Nov 1, 2022 $1,107 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00532 Front Sleeping 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 on the ceiling or wall outside of each separate s
avg $2,238 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,476 in fines
Dec 11, 2023 $2,358 CAP 24NOIE-INS-01042 Hallway Interior
May 28, 2021 $2,118 CAP 21UNIT-INS-005707 Hallway 1
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 $1,133 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,265 in fines
Jul 23, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIR-INS-05828 Apartment Entrance Door Interior
Aug 28, 2020 $1,047 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-06141 Exterior Rear Entrance Door 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 $114 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $228 in fines
Jul 23, 2024 $122 CAP 24NOIR-INS-05828 Entire Unit Interior
May 28, 2021 $106 CAP 21UNIT-INS-005707 Sleeping room 1 1
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 · $1,179 in fines
Dec 11, 2023 $1,179 CAP 24NOIE-INS-01042 Entire Unit Interior
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 · $1,179 in fines
Dec 11, 2023 $1,179 CAP 24NOIE-INS-01042 Rear Sleeping Room Interior
IPMC § 302.5
Failure to exterminate rodent harborage or infestation by approved processes which are not injurious to human health
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $554 in fines
Nov 1, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00532 Entire Unit 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 · $590 in fines
Dec 11, 2023 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-01448 Kitchen Interior
IPMC § 305.6
Failure to maintain interior doors that fit reasonably well within the frame
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $111 in fines
Jan 20, 2022 $111 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-02331 Center Sleeping 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 · $2,118 in fines
May 28, 2021 $2,118 CAP 21UNIT-INS-005707 Hallway 1
12-G DCMR § 704.1.3
Failure maintain fire extinguishers in accordance with NFPA 10 as referenced in the Fire Code
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,118 in fines
May 28, 2021 $2,118 CAP 21UNIT-INS-005707 Kitchen 1
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
May 28, 2021 $2,118 CAP 21UNIT-INS-005707 Apartment Entrance Door 1
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 · $524 in fines
Sep 1, 2020 $524 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-06213 Side of building Exterior
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 · $2,093 in fines
Sep 1, 2020 $2,093 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-06213 Common hallway Interior
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 · $524 in fines
Aug 28, 2020 $524 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-06141 Kitchen Interior

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