1515 U Street NW

Ward 1 4 units Built c. 1910 Map ↗ Nearby buildings → Listed ownerRoman Mengesha
2
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$1,276
Fines (last 2 yrs)
7
Open violations
$6,955
Fines on open violations
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Violations

IPMC ?305.1.1
Permitting to exist on premises unsafe stairs, landings, balconies, and all similar walking surfaces, including guards and handrails, that are not structurally sound, not properly anchored or are anchored with connections not capable of
avg $1,179 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,358 in fines
Feb 7, 2023 $1,179 CAP 23NOIE-INS-04366 Living room Interior
Feb 7, 2023 $1,179 CAP 23NOIE-INS-04366 Living room Interior
IPMC § 304.2
Failure to eliminate and repaint surfaces with peeling, flaking or chipped paint
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $638 in fines
Sep 18, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-08790 Entire Unit 3
12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to correct cracked or loose plaster, holes, decayed wood, water damage and/or other defective surface conditions
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $638 in fines
Sep 1, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-08371 Bathroom Interior
IPMC § 304.1
Failure to maintain exterior of structure in good repair, structurally sound and sanitary so as not to pose a threat to the public health, safety or welfare
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,107 in fines
Aug 9, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22NOIE-INS-01890 Exterior Entrance Door 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 · $1,107 in fines
Aug 9, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22NOIR-INS-02103 Common hallway Interior
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IPMC § 601.2
Failure by owner to provide or maintain the required mechanical and electrical facilities
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,107 in fines
Aug 9, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22NOIE-INS-01890 Front of building Exterior

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