1708 West Virginia Avenue NE

Ward 5 4 units Built c. 1931 Map ↗ Nearby buildings →
16
Open violations
$12,183
Fines on open violations
0
In last 2 years
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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 $522 4×
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $2,086 in fines
Jan 3, 2020 $524 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-01659 Cooking room Interior
Jan 3, 2020 $524 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-01659 Sleeping Room Interior
Dec 16, 2019 $519 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-01425 Bathroom Interior
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Apr 15, 2019 $519 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-03186 Sleeping room 1 Interior
IPMC § 502.1
Failure to maintain bathtub, shower, lavatory, water closet or kitchen sink in a sanitary, safe working condition
avg $522 3×
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,567 in fines
Jan 3, 2020 $524 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-01659 Bathroom Interior
Jan 3, 2020 $524 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-01659 Cooking room Interior
Apr 15, 2019 $519 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-03186 Bathroom Interior
IPMC § 305.1
Failure to maintain interior of structure and equipment therein in good repair, structurally sound and in sanitary condition
avg $1,037 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,074 in fines
Dec 16, 2019 $1,037 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-01425 Sleeping Room Interior
Apr 15, 2019 $1,037 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-03186 Entire Unit Interior
12-G DCMR § 310.1
Failure to install 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 · $2,093 in fines
Jan 3, 2020 $2,093 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-01659 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 304.13
Failure to maintain windows, skylights, door or frame in sound condition, good repair and weather tight
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $524 in fines
Jan 3, 2020 $524 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-01659 Apartment Entrance Door Interior
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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 operat
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,075 in fines
Dec 16, 2019 $2,075 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-01425 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 · $104 in fines
Dec 16, 2019 $104 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-01425 Entrance door 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 · $104 in fines
Dec 16, 2019 $104 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-01425 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
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,037 in fines
Apr 15, 2019 $1,037 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-03186 Kitchen Interior
IPMC § 302.5
Failure to maintain structures and exterior property free from rodent harborage and infestation
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $519 in fines
Apr 15, 2019 $519 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-03186 Entire Unit Interior
1 violation closed by DOB

These no longer appear on DC's list of open violations, so they aren't counted anywhere else on this page.

IPMC § 605.1
Failure to install electrical equipment, wiring, or appliances in a safe and approved manner
Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Jan 17, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIE-INS-01492 Living room Interior

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