557 Lebaum Street SE

Ward 8 ANC 8C 17 units Built c. 1939 Map ↗ Nearby buildings → Print flyer ↗
14
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$11,227
Fines (last 2 yrs)
39
Total violations
$39,957
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 $597
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Show details · 8 occurrences · $4,778 in fines
Apr 21, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04161 Living room 1
Dec 17, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-01444 Living room Interior
Dec 17, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-01444 Sleeping room 1 Interior
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Feb 14, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-03026 Bathroom Interior
Feb 14, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-03026 Common hallway Interior
Feb 14, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-03026 Entrance foyer Interior
Oct 4, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00015 Bathroom 3
Oct 4, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00015 Entire Unit 3
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 $2,357
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $7,071 in fines
Sep 4, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05896 Living room Interior
Feb 3, 2023 $2,358 CAP 23NOIE-INS-04332 Hallway Interior
Oct 4, 2022 $2,214 CAP 23NOIE-INS-00010 Hallway 3
IPMC § 304.13
Failure to maintain windows, skylights, door or frame in sound condition, good repair and weather tight
avg $613
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,840 in fines
Sep 4, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07709 Entrance door Exterior
Apr 21, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04161 Bathroom 1
Feb 3, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01964 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 305.1
Failure to maintain interior of structure and equipment therein in good repair, structurally sound and in sanitary condition
avg $1,205
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $3,615 in fines
Dec 17, 2024 $1,218 CAP 25NOIR-INS-01444 Apartment Entrance Door Interior
Feb 14, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIR-INS-03026 Cooking room Interior
May 11, 2023 $1,179 CAP 23NOIR-INS-03159 Sleeping Room Interior
IPMC § 304.13.2
Failure to maintain every window, other than a fixed window, in an easily openable manner and/or capable of being held in position by window hardware
avg $596
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,789 in fines
Dec 17, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-01444 Sleeping room 1 Interior
May 11, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-03159 Cooking room Interior
May 11, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-03159 Living room Interior
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IPMC § 502.1
Failure to maintain bathtub, shower, lavatory, water closet or kitchen sink in a sanitary, safe working condition
avg $609
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,218 in fines
Dec 17, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-01444 Cooking room Interior
Feb 14, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-03026 Bathroom Interior
12-G DCMR § 309.1
Failure of the owner to keep structure free from rodent infestation
avg $858
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,716 in fines
Dec 17, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-01444 Entire Unit Interior
Oct 4, 2022 $1,107 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00015 Entire Unit 3
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 $1,199
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,397 in fines
Feb 14, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIR-INS-03026 Common hallway Interior
May 11, 2023 $1,179 CAP 23NOIR-INS-03159 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 in each room used for sleeping purposes
avg $2,358
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,716 in fines
Feb 3, 2023 $2,358 CAP 23NOIE-INS-04332 Sleeping Room Interior
Feb 2, 2023 $2,358 CAP 23NOIE-INS-04326 Sleeping Room Interior
12-G DCMR 305.3
Failure to repair, remove or cover peeling, chipping, flaking or abraded paint
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $554 in fines
Oct 4, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00015 Entire Unit 3
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
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $111 in fines
Oct 4, 2022 $111 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00015 Bathroom 3
IPMC § 604.3.2
Failure to replace electrical switches, receptacles and fixtures, including furnace, water heating, security system circuits, or power distribution circuits that have been exposed to fire
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,107 in fines
Oct 4, 2022 $1,107 CAP 23NOIE-INS-00010 Living room 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 · $1,107 in fines
Oct 4, 2022 $1,107 CAP 23NOIE-INS-00010 Kitchen 3
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 · $554 in fines
Oct 4, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIE-INS-00010 Bathroom 3
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 · $2,358 in fines
Feb 3, 2023 $2,358 CAP 23NOIE-INS-04332 Cooking room Interior
12-G DCMR ?? 108.1.1 and 108.1.1.5 (3)
Allowing a dangerous structure or premises to exist consisting of any portion of a building, structure or appurtenance that has been damaged by fire, earthquake, wind, flood, deterioration, neglect, abandonment,
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,436 in fines
Apr 15, 2024 $2,436 CAP 24NOIE-INS-02874 Entire Unit Interior
12-G DCMR § 309.1
Failure to promptly exterminate structures in which rodents are found by approved processes
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,218 in fines
Nov 26, 2024 $1,218 CAP 25NOIR-INS-01071 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 305.6
Failure to maintain interior doors that fit reasonably well within the frame
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $122 in fines
Dec 17, 2024 $122 CAP 25NOIR-INS-01444 Closet door 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
Aug 20, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIS-INS-01618 Entire Yard 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 · $625 in fines
Sep 4, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07709 Rear yard Exterior

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