1400 Van Buren Street NW

Ward 4 11 units Built c. 1938 Map ↗ Nearby buildings → Landlord1400 Van Buren Street, L.L.C. Listed ownerWilliam Christopher Smith
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Violations (last 2 yrs)
$3,188
Fines (last 2 yrs)
4
Open violations
$3,188
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 $638 2×
+ I can confirm this is still happening
Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,276 in fines
Jun 30, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-06412 Apartment Entrance Door 1
Jun 30, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-06412 Closet 1
12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to correct cracked or loose plaster, holes, decayed wood, water damage and/or other defective surface conditions
+ I can confirm this is still happening
Show details · 1 occurrence · $638 in fines
Jun 30, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-06412 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
+ I can confirm this is still happening
Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,274 in fines
Jun 30, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-06412 Cooking room 1

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