2638 Birney Place SE

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10
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$7,739
Fines (last 2 yrs)
14
Total violations
$10,508
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 $621
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Show details · 7 occurrences · $4,345 in fines
Apr 6, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04331 Bathroom 1
Apr 6, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04331 Sleeping Room 1
Apr 6, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04336 Bathroom 3
+4 more
Apr 6, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04336 Front Sleeping Room 3
Apr 6, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04336 Hallway 3
Oct 27, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00651 Apartment Entrance Door Interior
May 11, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-04652 Living room Interior
12-G DCMR § 704.1.3
Failure to keep all required portable fire extinguishers maintained in an efficient and safe operating condition
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,549 in fines
Apr 6, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-03002 Cooking room 1
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 · $625 in fines
Oct 27, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00651 Apartment Entrance Door Interior
IPMC § 502.1
Failure to maintain bathtub, shower, lavatory, water closet or kitchen sink in a sanitary, safe working condition
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Oct 27, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00651 Bathroom Interior
IPMC § 305.6
Failure to maintain interior doors capable of being opened and closed properly
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $125 in fines
Oct 27, 2025 $125 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00651 Hallway Interior
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IPMC § 304.1.1 (7)
Permitting an unsafe exterior structural condition to exist on premises wherein exterior walls that are not anchored to supporting and supported elements or are not plumb and free from holes, cracks or breaks and loose or rotting mate
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,179 in fines
Oct 11, 2023 $1,179 CAP 24NOIE-INS-00135 Rear of building Exterior
12-G DCMR 305.3
Failure to repair, remove or cover peeling, chipping, flaking or abraded paint
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $530 in fines
May 11, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-04652 Bathroom 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 · $530 in fines
May 11, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-04652 Bathroom Interior

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