The Clifton

1225 Clifton Street NW

Ward 1 ANC 1B 19 units Built c. 1958 Map ↗ Nearby buildings → Print flyer ↗
125
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$132,911
Fines (last 2 yrs)
125
Total violations
$132,911
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 $624 25×
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Show details · 25 occurrences · $15,609 in fines
Jul 2, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05949 Front Sleeping Room Interior
Jul 2, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05949 Kitchen Interior
Jul 2, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05949 Living room Interior
+22 more
Jul 2, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05953 Cooking room Interior
Jul 2, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05954 Entire Unit Interior
Jul 2, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05956 Entire Unit Interior
Jul 2, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05957 Right Sleeping Room Interior
Jul 2, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05958 Entire Unit Interior
May 20, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04924 Bathroom Interior
Apr 18, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04128 Living room Basement
Apr 18, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04128 Sleeping room 2 Basement
Apr 18, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04128 Sleeping room 2 Basement
Apr 15, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04040 Entire Unit 1
Apr 15, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04050 Kitchen Interior
Apr 15, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04050 Kitchen Interior
Apr 14, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04003 Hallway 3
Apr 14, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04003 Laundry room/area Basement
Apr 14, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04003 Stairwell Entire Building
Feb 8, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-02518 Bathroom 1
Feb 8, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-02518 Closet 1
Feb 8, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-02518 Hallway 1
Feb 8, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-02518 Kitchen 1
Feb 8, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-02518 Kitchen 1
Feb 8, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-02518 Laundry room/area Basement
Aug 1, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-06017 Cooking room 1
IPMC § 502.1
Failure to maintain bathtub, shower, lavatory, water closet or kitchen sink in a sanitary, safe working condition
avg $622 15×
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Show details · 15 occurrences · $9,327 in fines
Jul 2, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05953 Bathroom Interior
Jul 2, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05954 Bathroom Interior
Jul 2, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05955 Bathroom Interior
+12 more
Jul 2, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05956 Bathroom Interior
Jul 2, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05956 Bathroom Interior
Jul 2, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05956 Cooking room Interior
Jul 2, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05957 Bathroom Interior
May 20, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04924 Bathroom Interior
Apr 18, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04128 Bathroom Basement
Apr 15, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04040 Bathroom 1
Apr 15, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04041 Bathroom 3
Feb 8, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-02518 Bathroom 1
Aug 13, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-06238 Bathroom Interior
Aug 13, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-06238 Cooking room Interior
Aug 1, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-06017 Cooking room 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 $1,249 12×
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Show details · 12 occurrences · $14,988 in fines
Jul 2, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05949 Cooking room Interior
Jul 2, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05953 Front Sleeping Room Interior
Jul 2, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05954 Entrance foyer Interior
+9 more
Jul 2, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05956 Living room Interior
Jul 1, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05947 Cooking room Interior
Apr 18, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04128 Closet Basement
Apr 18, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04128 Kitchen Basement
Apr 18, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04128 Sleeping Room Basement
Apr 15, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04041 Common hallway Entire Building
Apr 14, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04003 Hallway 1
Apr 14, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04003 Hallway 2
Feb 8, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-02518 Hallway 1
12-G DCMR § 702.4
Failure to maintain the required emergency escape openings in accordance with the code in effect at the time of construction
avg $2,499
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Show details · 7 occurrences · $17,493 in fines
Jul 2, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04719 Front Sleeping Room Interior
Jul 2, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04722 Front Sleeping Room Interior
Jul 2, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04722 Right Sleeping Room Interior
+4 more
Jul 2, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04723 Sleeping Room Interior
Jul 2, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04724 Right Sleeping Room Interior
Jul 2, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04725 Sleeping Room Interior
Jul 2, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04726 Sleeping Room Interior
12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to maintain interior surfaces in good, clean, and sanitary condition and good repair
avg $625
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Show details · 6 occurrences · $3,750 in fines
Apr 14, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04003 Bathroom 1
Apr 14, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04003 Bathroom 1
Apr 14, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04003 Cooking room 1
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Apr 14, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04003 Entire Unit 1
Apr 14, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04003 Entrance foyer 1
Jan 14, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-01942 Common hallway Entire Building
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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 $1,249
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Show details · 6 occurrences · $7,494 in fines
Jul 2, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05953 Cooking room Interior
Jul 2, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05955 Cooking room Interior
Jul 2, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05956 Cooking room Interior
+3 more
Jul 2, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05956 Entrance foyer Interior
May 20, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04924 Living room Interior
Apr 18, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04128 Kitchen Basement
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 $2,499
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $9,996 in fines
Jul 2, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04723 Hallway Interior
Jul 2, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04726 Hallway Interior
Apr 18, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03087 Hallway Basement
+1 more
Apr 15, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03036 Hallway 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 in each room used for sleeping purposes
avg $2,499
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $9,996 in fines
Jul 2, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04726 Sleeping Room Interior
Apr 18, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03087 Sleeping room 1 Basement
Apr 18, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03087 Sleeping room 2 Basement
+1 more
Apr 15, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03036 Sleeping Room 3
IPMC § 304.13
Failure to maintain windows, skylights, door or frame in sound condition, good repair and weather tight
avg $625
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $2,500 in fines
Apr 15, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04040 Sleeping room 2 1
Apr 15, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04050 Closet door Interior
Apr 15, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04050 Closet door Interior
+1 more
Apr 14, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04003 Exterior Rear Entrance Door Interior/Exterior
12-G DCMR § 309.1
Failure to promptly exterminate structures in which insects are found by approved processes
avg $625
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $2,500 in fines
Apr 18, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04128 Entire Unit Basement
Apr 15, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04042 Entire Unit Basement
Apr 15, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04050 Kitchen Interior
+1 more
Feb 8, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-02518 Laundry room/area Basement
IPMC § 504.1
Failure to properly install and maintain a plumbing fixture in working order
avg $625
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,875 in fines
Jul 2, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05954 Cooking room Interior
Jul 2, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05958 Bathroom Interior
Jul 1, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05947 Bathroom Interior
12-G DCMR § 102.5
Failure to make repairs, maintenance work, alterations or installations caused directly or indirectly by the enforcement of the Property Maintenance Code in a workmanlike manner
avg $1,249
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $3,747 in fines
Apr 18, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04128 Living room Basement
Apr 18, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04128 Sleeping room 2 Basement
Apr 15, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04050 Bathroom 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
avg $1,239
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $3,716 in fines
Apr 18, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03087 Kitchen Basement
Apr 15, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03037 Entire Unit Basement
Aug 1, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIE-INS-04204 Cooking room 1
IPMC § 302.5
Failure to maintain structures and exterior property free from rodent harborage and infestation
avg $617
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,234 in fines
Apr 18, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04128 Side of building Exterior
Aug 13, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-06238 Entire Building Exterior
IPMC § 302.5
Failure to exterminate rodent harborage or infestation by approved processes which are not injurious to human health
avg $625
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,250 in fines
Apr 14, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04003 Rear of building Exterior
Mar 20, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03442 Rear of building Exterior
12-G DCMR § 702.4
Failure of the owner to keep fire escapes, stairways, and other egress facilities in a good state of repair, painted and free from obstruction
avg $2,499
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,998 in fines
Apr 18, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03087 Sleeping Room Basement
Apr 15, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03035 Sleeping room 1 1
IPMC § 403.4
Failure to provide proper exhaust system to remove injurious, toxic, irritating or noxious fumes, gases, dusts or mists
avg $1,249
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,498 in fines
Apr 15, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03035 Bathroom 1
Apr 15, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03035 Kitchen 1
12-G DCMR 305.3
Failure to repair, remove or cover peeling, chipping, flaking or abraded paint
avg $625
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,250 in fines
Apr 15, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04040 Bathroom 1
Apr 15, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04050 Hallway 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 $125
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $250 in fines
Jul 2, 2025 $125 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05957 Front Sleeping Room Interior
Jul 2, 2025 $125 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05957 Right Sleeping Room Interior
IPMC § 304.15
Failure to maintain exterior doors, door assemblies, operator systems, if provided, and/or hardware in good condition.
avg $625
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,250 in fines
Apr 14, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04003 Exterior Entrance Door Interior/Exterior
Feb 8, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-02518 Apartment Entrance Door Exterior
IPMC § 305.6
Failure to maintain interior doors that fit reasonably well within the frame
avg $124
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $247 in fines
Feb 8, 2025 $125 CAP 25NOIR-INS-02518 Bathroom 1
Aug 1, 2024 $122 CAP 24NOIR-INS-06017 Kitchen 1
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 · $625 in fines
Apr 15, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04041 Kitchen 3
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
Apr 14, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04003 Rear of building Exterior
IPMC § 304.5
Failure to maintain foundation wall in such condition as to prevent the entry of rodents or other pests
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Apr 14, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04003 Rear of building Exterior
12-G DCMR § 704.1.3
Failure to keep all required portable fire extinguishers maintained in an efficient and safe operating condition
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,499 in fines
Feb 8, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-01885 Common hallway 1
12-G DCMR ?? 108.1.1 and 108.1.1.5 (9)
Allowing a dangerous structure or premises to exist consisting of a building or structure, used or intended to be used for dwelling purposes, that has been determined by the code official to be unsanitary, unfit
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,436 in fines
Aug 13, 2024 $2,436 CAP 24NOIE-INS-04353 Bathroom Interior
IPMC § 703.2
Failure to maintain required opening protectives in an operative condition
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,499 in fines
Apr 18, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04128 Sleeping room 2 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
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $125 in fines
Apr 18, 2025 $125 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04128 Living room Basement
12-G DCMR § 702.4
Having bars, grilles, grates or similar devices over emergency escape and rescue openings that are not releasable or removable from the inside without the use of a key, tool or force greater than that which is required for normal oper
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,499 in fines
Apr 18, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03087 Basement Basement
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 · $1,249 in fines
May 20, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03980 Living room Interior
12-G DCMR § 309.1
Failure of the owner to keep structure free from rodent infestation
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Jul 2, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05956 Cooking room Interior
IPMC § 505.3
Failure to provide a water supply system which provides adequate volume and/or pressure at fixtures, devices, and appurtenances
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
Jul 2, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05953 Bathroom Interior
IPMC § 601.2
Failure by owner to provide or maintain the required mechanical and electrical facilities
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
Jul 2, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04724 Living room Interior
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 · $638 in fines
Apr 17, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIE-INS-03168 Entire Unit Interior

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