1200 Penn Street NE

Ward 5 4 units Built c. 1938 Map ↗ Nearby buildings → Landlord1200 Penn St NE Listed ownerBlack Box Group LLC
3
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$1,875
Fines (last 2 yrs)
4
Open violations
$2,484
Fines on open violations
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Violations

12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to maintain interior surfaces in good, clean, and sanitary condition and good repair
avg $625 2×
+ I can confirm this is still happening
Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,250 in fines
Nov 12, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00961 Bathroom 1
Nov 12, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00961 Rear Sleeping Room 1
IPMC § 304.13
Failure to maintain windows, skylights, door or frame in sound condition, good repair and weather tight
+ I can confirm this is still happening
Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Nov 12, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00961 Exit door 1
12-G DCMR § 304.7
Failure to prevent roof water discharging in a manner that creates a public nuisance
+ I can confirm this is still happening
Show details · 1 occurrence · $609 in fines
May 2, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-04434 Side yard Exterior
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 § 507.1
Drainage of roofs or paved areas, yards and courts, or other open areas on the premises is being discharged in a manner that creates a public nuisance
Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,274 in fines
Mar 23, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03919 Side of building Exterior

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