2440 S Street SE

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20
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$25,736
Fines (last 2 yrs)
51
Total violations
$51,872
Total fines
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Violations

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
avg $1,249 7×
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Show details · 7 occurrences · $8,743 in fines
May 15, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03668 Entire Unit 3
May 15, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03671 Entire Unit 2
May 14, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03661 Entire Unit 3
+4 more
May 14, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03662 Entire Unit Basement
May 14, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03663 Entire Unit Basement
May 14, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03666 Entire Unit 1
May 14, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03667 Entire Unit 1
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 $1,107 6×
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Show details · 6 occurrences · $6,642 in fines
Oct 21, 2022 $1,107 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00363 Entire Unit 3
Jun 7, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-06037 Cooking room Interior
Jun 7, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-06037 Front Sleeping Room Interior
+3 more
Jun 7, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-06037 Hallway Interior
Jun 7, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-06037 Living room Interior
Jun 7, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-06037 Sleeping room 4 Interior
12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to correct cracked or loose plaster, holes, decayed wood, water damage and/or other defective surface conditions
avg $588 5×
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Show details · 5 occurrences · $2,938 in fines
May 15, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04746 Entire Unit 1
May 15, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04746 Entire Unit 1
Mar 31, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03670 Sleeping room 1 Interior
+2 more
Oct 21, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00363 Utility Closet 3
Oct 10, 2018 $509 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-00269
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
avg $571 5×
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Show details · 5 occurrences · $2,854 in fines
Mar 21, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02556 Side of building Exterior
Mar 7, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02402 Front of building Exterior
Mar 7, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02402 Side of building Exterior
+2 more
Feb 7, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-02905 Side of building Exterior
Oct 21, 2021 $530 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-00419 Rear of building Exterior
12-G DCMR § 302.1
Failure of the owner to maintain exterior property and premises in clean, safe and sanitary condition
avg $602 3×
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,805 in fines
May 15, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIS-INS-00569 Entire Yard Exterior
Apr 4, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02711 Side yard Exterior
Jan 12, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01694 Side of building Exterior
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12-G DCMR § 704.1.3
Failure to keep all required portable fire extinguishers maintained in an efficient and safe operating condition
avg $2,214 3×
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $6,642 in fines
Jun 7, 2022 $2,214 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-06037 Common hallway 1
Jun 7, 2022 $2,214 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-06037 Common hallway 2
Jun 7, 2022 $2,214 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-06037 Common hallway Basement
12-G DCMR § 704.1.3
Failure keep all required portable fire extinguishers visible and readily accessible
avg $2,499 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,998 in fines
May 15, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03692 Stairwell Interior
May 15, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03692 Stairwell 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 $2,357 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,713 in fines
Mar 31, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-02744 Sleeping room 2 Interior
Jun 7, 2022 $2,214 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-06037
IPMC § 305.6
Failure to maintain interior doors capable of being opened and closed properly
avg $111 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $222 in fines
Jun 7, 2022 $111 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-06037 Sleeping room 2 Interior
Jun 7, 2022 $111 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-06037 Sleeping room 3 Interior
IPMC § 304.13.1
Failure to maintain glazing materials free from cracks and holes
avg $118 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $236 in fines
Apr 4, 2023 $118 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02711 Exterior Entrance Door Exterior
Apr 4, 2023 $118 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02711 Front of building Exterior
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 · $530 in fines
Oct 21, 2021 $530 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-00419 Side of building Exterior
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 · $530 in fines
Oct 21, 2021 $530 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-00419 Roof Exterior
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
Feb 7, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-02905
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
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $554 in fines
Jun 7, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-06037 Sleeping room 4 Interior
12-G DCMR § 304.3
Failure to display street number of premises in conformance with the requirements of 12-A DCMR § 118
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $111 in fines
Jun 7, 2022 $111 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-06037 Apartment Rear Entrance Door Exterior
12-G DCMR § 309.1
Failure of the owner to keep structure free from rodent infestation
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,107 in fines
Oct 21, 2022 $1,107 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00363 Entire Unit 3
IPMC § 605.1
Failure to install electrical equipment, wiring, or appliances in a safe and approved manner
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $554 in fines
Oct 21, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIE-INS-03021 Kitchen 3
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 · $590 in fines
Apr 4, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02711 Front yard Exterior
12-G DCMR § 309.1
failure of owner to take proper precautions to prevent rodent re-infestation after rodent extermination
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
Mar 31, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03670 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 504.1
Failure to properly install and maintain a plumbing fixture in working order
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Mar 31, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03670 Bathroom Interior
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
Mar 31, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03670 Bathroom Interior
IPMC § 305.6
Failure to maintain interior doors that are securely attached to jambs, headers or tracks as intended by the manufacturer of the attachment hardware
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $125 in fines
May 15, 2025 $125 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04746 Center Sleeping Room 1
12-G DCMR § 702.6
Failure to have a means of egress indicated with approved ?Exit? signs as required by the Building Code
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
May 15, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03692 Apartment 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 on the ceiling or wall outside of each separate s
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,499 in fines
May 15, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03676 Entire Unit 1

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