217 Webster Street NE

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25
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$23,615
Fines (last 2 yrs)
39
Total violations
$39,695
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 $611
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Show details · 7 occurrences · $4,280 in fines
Jul 30, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06681 Bathroom Interior
Jul 30, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06681 Bathroom Interior
Jul 30, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06681 Bathroom Interior
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Jul 30, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06681 Sleeping Room Interior
Jul 30, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06704 Sleeping room 1 Interior
Jul 30, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06704 Stairwell Interior
Sep 27, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-07442
IPMC § 502.1
Failure to maintain bathtub, shower, lavatory, water closet or kitchen sink in a sanitary, safe working condition
avg $625
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,875 in fines
Jul 30, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06681 Bathroom Interior
Jul 30, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06704 Bathroom Interior
Jul 30, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06704 Cooking room Interior
12-G DCMR § 308.1
Failure to maintain exterior property and premises, and the interior of every structure, shall be free from any accumulation of rubbish and garbage
avg $538
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,614 in fines
Dec 2, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01176 Rear of building Exterior
Oct 7, 2021 $530 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-00146 Rear of building Exterior
Sep 27, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-07442
12-G DCMR § 307.1
Failure to provide a proper handrail for stairs having more than three risers
avg $1,138
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $3,415 in fines
Jul 30, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06704 Stairwell Interior
Mar 2, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-03476 Front of building Exterior
Sep 27, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-07442
IPMC § 305.6
Failure to maintain interior doors capable of being opened and closed properly
avg $125
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $250 in fines
Jul 30, 2025 $125 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06681 Closet door Interior
Jul 30, 2025 $125 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06704 Apartment Entrance Door Interior
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IPMC § 302.8
Failure to prevent inoperative or unlicensed motor vehicle from being parked, kept or stored on premises
avg $542
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,084 in fines
Dec 2, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01176 Rear of building Exterior
Oct 7, 2021 $530 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-00146 Rear of building Exterior
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 · 2 occurrences · $2,498 in fines
Jul 30, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06704 Bathroom Interior
Jul 30, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06704 Cooking room Interior
IPMC § 604.1
Failure to provide occupied buildings with an electrical system in compliance with the requirements of Section 604 and Section 605 of the Property Maintenance Code
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,059 in fines
Sep 27, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-07442
IPMC § 601.2
Owner occupying or permitting another person to occupy the structure or premise where the required electrical and/or mechanical facilities are not properly maintained.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,059 in fines
Oct 7, 2021 $1,059 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-00146 Basement Areaway Basement to 1st Floor
12-G DCMR § 109.1.2
Unlawfully entering a structure posted as unsafe and where its occupancy is prohibited
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,118 in fines
Oct 7, 2021 $2,118 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-00146 Basement Basement to 1st Floor
12-G DCMR § 108.1.1.1.4
Unlawful structure because it was found to be erected, altered or occupied contrary to law
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,118 in fines
Oct 7, 2021 $2,118 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-00146 Basement Basement to 1st Floor
D.C. Official Code § 47-2851.02(a)
(engaging in business [two family rental] without a housing: residential license endorsement)
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,118 in fines
Oct 7, 2021 $2,118 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-00146
12-G DCMR ?? 108.1.1 and 108.1.1.1
A structure or attachment to a structure is unsafe or dangerous to the life, health, property or safety of the public or the occupants of the structure because it is so damaged, decayed, dilapidated, structurally unsaf
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,214 in fines
Dec 2, 2022 $2,214 CAP 23NOIE-INS-03641 Side of building Exterior
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
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
Jul 30, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06704 Sleeping room 1 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 · $125 in fines
Jul 30, 2025 $125 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06704 Sleeping 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 30, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06704 Entire Unit Interior
12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to maintain interior surfaces in good, clean, and sanitary condition and good repair
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Jul 30, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06704 Cooking room Interior
IPMC § 304.13.1
Failure to maintain glazing materials free from cracks and holes
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $125 in fines
Jul 30, 2025 $125 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06704 Apartment Entrance Door 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 · $1,249 in fines
Jul 30, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06681 Kitchen Interior
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
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,499 in fines
Jul 30, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05232 Hallway Interior
12-G DCMR § 704.1.3
Failure keep all required portable fire extinguishers visible and readily accessible
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,499 in fines
Jul 30, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05232 Entire Unit 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
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
Jul 30, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05222 Kitchen Interior
12-G DCMR § 602.3
Failure by owner or operator of any building who rents, leases, or lets one or more dwelling units, rooming units, dormitory or guestrooms on terms, either express or implied, to supply heat during a period starting no later than Oct
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,499 in fines
Dec 18, 2025 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01147 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 505.1
Failure to provide kitchen sinks, lavatories, laundry facilities, bathtubs and showers that are supplied with hot or tempered and cold running water.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
Dec 18, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01147 Cooking room Interior

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