2801 Pennsylvania Avenue SE

Ward 7 33 units Built c. 1937 Map ↗ Nearby buildings → Listed ownerWilliam Christopher Smith
2
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$1,276
Fines (last 2 yrs)
9
Open violations
$7,103
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 $584 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,168 in fines
Aug 16, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-07839 Bathroom Interior
Oct 25, 2021 $530 CAP 22UNIT-INS-000632 Living room/sleeping room Interior
IPMC § 502.1
Failure to maintain bathtub, shower, lavatory, water closet or kitchen sink in a sanitary, safe working condition
avg $584 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,168 in fines
Aug 16, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-07839 Bathroom Interior
Oct 25, 2021 $530 CAP 22UNIT-INS-000647 Bathroom Interior
IPMC § 504.1
Failure to properly install and maintain a plumbing fixture in working order
avg $530 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,060 in fines
Oct 25, 2021 $530 CAP 22UNIT-INS-000632 Bathroom Interior
Oct 25, 2021 $530 CAP 22UNIT-INS-000632 Kitchen Interior
IPMC § 504.1
Failure to maintain all plumbing fixtures in a safe, sanitary, and functional condition.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $530 in fines
Oct 25, 2021 $530 CAP 22UNIT-INS-000632 Bathroom Interior
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 · $1,059 in fines
Oct 25, 2021 $1,059 CAP 22UNIT-INS-000631 Bathroom Interior
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IPMC § 703.2
Failure to maintain all fire and smokestop doors in operable condition
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,118 in fines
Oct 25, 2021 $2,118 CAP 22UNIT-INS-000631 Apartment Entrance Door Interior

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