4232 4 th Street SE

Ward 8 10 units Built c. 1949 Map ↗ Nearby buildings → Listed ownerBuwa Binitie

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This building's landlord, Cascade Park Community Partners II LLC, is one of the worst landlords in Ward 8.

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20
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$13,962
Fines (last 2 yrs)
52
Open violations
$40,538
Fines on open violations
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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 $586 10×
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Show details · 10 occurrences · $5,858 in fines
Jul 31, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-07354 Rear Sleeping Room Interior
Jul 20, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-07047 Sleeping room 2 Interior
Dec 6, 2023 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-01382 Bathroom Interior
+7 more
Dec 6, 2023 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-01382 Eating room Interior
Dec 6, 2023 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-01382 Kitchen Interior
Dec 6, 2023 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-01382 Rear Sleeping Room Interior
Dec 6, 2023 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-01382 Rear Sleeping Room Interior
Jan 4, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-01919 Bathroom Interior
Jan 4, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-01919 Living room Interior
Feb 14, 2020 $524 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-02446 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 601.2
Failure by owner to provide or maintain the required mechanical and electrical facilities
avg $1,222 6×
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Show details · 6 occurrences · $7,334 in fines
Jul 31, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIE-INS-04657 Front Sleeping Room Interior
Jul 20, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIE-INS-04512 Entire Unit Interior
Nov 3, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00486 Bathroom Basement
+3 more
Dec 6, 2023 $1,179 CAP 24NOIE-INS-00992 Eating room Interior
Dec 6, 2023 $1,179 CAP 24NOIE-INS-00992 Eating room Interior
Dec 6, 2023 $1,179 CAP 24NOIE-INS-00992 Eating room Interior
IPMC § 502.1
Failure to maintain bathtub, shower, lavatory, water closet or kitchen sink in a sanitary, safe working condition
avg $593 4×
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $2,372 in fines
Jul 20, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-07047 Bathroom Interior
Dec 6, 2023 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-01382 Bathroom Interior
Dec 6, 2023 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-01382 Bathroom Interior
+1 more
Jan 4, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-01919 Bathroom Interior
IPMC § 305.1
Failure to maintain interior of structure and equipment therein in good repair, structurally sound and in sanitary condition
avg $1,149 4×
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $4,595 in fines
Jul 20, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-07047 Bathroom Interior
Jan 4, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-01919 Bathroom Interior
Jan 4, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-01919 Cooking room Interior
+1 more
Jan 4, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-01919 Entire Unit 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
avg $124 4×
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $495 in fines
Jul 31, 2026 $128 CAP 26NOIR-INS-07354 Apartment Entrance Door Interior
Jul 31, 2026 $128 CAP 26NOIR-INS-07354 Front Sleeping Room Interior
Jul 31, 2026 $128 CAP 26NOIR-INS-07354 Rear Sleeping Room Interior
+1 more
Jan 4, 2022 $111 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-01919 Entire Unit Interior
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12-G DCMR § 309.1
Failure of the owner to keep structure free from rodent infestation
avg $776 3×
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $2,328 in fines
Oct 8, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00247 Entire Unit Interior
Dec 6, 2023 $1,179 CAP 24NOIR-INS-01382 Entire Unit Interior
Feb 14, 2020 $524 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-02446 Kitchen Interior
IPMC § 304.13
Failure to maintain windows, skylights, door or frame in sound condition, good repair and weather tight
avg $602 3×
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,805 in fines
Nov 3, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00825 Apartment Entrance Door Basement
Dec 6, 2023 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-01382 Bathroom Interior
Dec 6, 2023 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-01382 Right Sleeping 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
avg $1,107 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,214 in fines
Jan 4, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-01919 Bathroom Interior
Jan 4, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-01919 Entire Unit Interior
12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to maintain interior surfaces in good, clean, and sanitary condition and good repair
avg $632 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,263 in fines
Jul 31, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-07354 Rear Sleeping Room Interior
Nov 3, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00825 Rear Sleeping Room Basement
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 $128 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $256 in fines
Jul 31, 2026 $128 CAP 26NOIR-INS-07354 Living room Exterior
Jul 20, 2026 $128 CAP 26NOIR-INS-07047 Rear of building Exterior
12-G DCMR § 302.4
Failure to maintain premises or exterior property free from weeds or plant growth in excess of 8 inches
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $638 in fines
Jul 20, 2026 $638 CAP 26A-DOB-00681 Rear of building Interior
IPMC § 403.2
Failure to provide proper ventilation for bathroom or toilet room
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $638 in fines
Jul 31, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-07354 Bathroom 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 · $1,274 in fines
Jul 31, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-07354 Cooking room Interior
12-G DCMR § 304.2.1
Failure to eliminate peeling, flaking, or chipping paint covered by Section 304.2 on a pre-1978 structure in accordance with the work practice standards for renovations set forth in regulations governing lead-based paint promulgated
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,274 in fines
Jul 31, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-07354 Common Area Exterior
12-G DCMR § 305.3.1
Failure to properly eliminate peeling, flaking, chipping and defective paint in a pre-1978 structure in accordance with the regulations promulgated by the District's Dept. of the Environment or the Federal EPA and in conformance wi
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,358 in fines
Dec 6, 2023 $2,358 CAP 24NOIR-INS-01382 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 304.15
Failure to maintain exterior doors, door assemblies, operator systems, if provided, and/or hardware in good condition.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $590 in fines
Dec 6, 2023 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-01382 Apartment Entrance Door Interior/Exterior
IPMC § 604.3.1
Failure to replace electrical distribution equipment, motor circuits, power equipment, transformers, wire, cable, flexible cords, wiring devices, ground fault circuit interrupters, surge protectors, molded case circuit breakers, low-volt
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,179 in fines
Dec 6, 2023 $1,179 CAP 24NOIE-INS-00992 Eating 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
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,214 in fines
Jan 4, 2022 $2,214 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-01919 Hallway Interior
IPMC § 305.6
Failure to maintain interior doors capable of being opened and closed properly
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $111 in fines
Jan 4, 2022 $111 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-01919 Entrance door 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 4, 2022 $111 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-01919 Entrance door 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
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,107 in fines
Jan 4, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-01919 Cooking 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 · $524 in fines
Feb 14, 2020 $524 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-02446 Living room Interior

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