2542 Elvans Road SE

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10
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$10,211
Fines (last 2 yrs)
51
Total violations
$47,622
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 $555
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Show details · 8 occurrences · $4,436 in fines
Aug 21, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-04987 Living room Interior
Aug 15, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-04853 Cooking room Interior
Aug 15, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-04853 Living room Interior
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Aug 15, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-04853 Sleeping room 1 Interior
Jun 4, 2019 $519 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-03893 Common hallway Interior
Jun 4, 2019 $519 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-03895 Cooking room Exterior
Jun 4, 2019 $519 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-03895 Bathroom Interior
Jun 4, 2019 $519 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-03897 Bathroom 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
avg $1,084
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Show details · 6 occurrences · $6,506 in fines
Aug 15, 2023 $1,179 CAP 23NOIR-INS-04853 Bathroom Interior
Aug 15, 2023 $1,179 CAP 23NOIR-INS-04853 Sleeping room 1 Interior
Jun 4, 2019 $1,037 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-03893
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Jun 4, 2019 $1,037 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-03895 Cooking room Interior
Jun 4, 2019 $1,037 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-03895 Sleeping room 2 Interior
Jun 4, 2019 $1,037 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-03897 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 305.1
Failure to maintain interior of structure and equipment therein in good repair, structurally sound and in sanitary condition
avg $1,090
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $4,360 in fines
Oct 21, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00480 Bathroom Interior
Jun 4, 2019 $1,037 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-03893 Entire Building Interior
Jun 4, 2019 $1,037 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-03895 Entire Unit Interior
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Jun 4, 2019 $1,037 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-03895 Hallway Interior
IPMC § 502.1
Failure to maintain bathtub, shower, lavatory, water closet or kitchen sink in a sanitary, safe working condition
avg $594
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,782 in fines
Mar 24, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03949 Bathroom Interior
Oct 21, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00480 Bathroom Interior
Jun 4, 2019 $519 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-03895 Bathroom 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
avg $1,163
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $3,490 in fines
Mar 18, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIE-INS-02692 Utility Closet Interior
Aug 21, 2023 $1,179 CAP 23NOIE-INS-06284 Entire Unit Interior
Jun 4, 2019 $1,037 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-03895 Cooking room Interior
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IPMC § 304.13
Failure to maintain windows, skylights, door or frame in sound condition, good repair and weather tight
avg $554
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,663 in fines
Oct 21, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00480 Balcony door Interior
Jun 4, 2019 $519 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-03895 Living room Interior
Jun 4, 2019 $519 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-03895 Sleeping room 2 Interior
IPMC §305.1.1
Permitting to exist on premises unsafe stairs, landings, balconies, and all similar walking surfaces, including guards and handrails, that are not structurally sound, not properly anchored or are anchored with connections not capable of su
avg $1,037
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,074 in fines
Jun 4, 2019 $1,037 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-03893 Common hallway 1
Jun 4, 2019 $1,037 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-03893 Common hallway 4
12-G DCMR § 304.14
Failure to maintain all openings to the external air between March 15 and November 15 with tightly fitting screens of minimum 16 mesh per inch 16 mesh per 25mm and/or failure to maintain every screen door used for insect control witho
avg $104
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $208 in fines
Jun 4, 2019 $104 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-03895 Entire Unit Interior
Jun 4, 2019 $104 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-03897 Entire Unit Interior
12-G DCMR § 704.2
Failure to install or maintain single- or multiple-station smoke alarms in Groups R-2, R-3, and R-4, and dwellings not regulated as Group R occupancies, regardless of occupant load in each room used for sleeping purposes
avg $2,075
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,150 in fines
Jun 4, 2019 $2,075 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-03895 Sleeping room 2 Interior
Jun 4, 2019 $2,075 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-03897 Sleeping room 2 Interior
12-G DCMR § 704.2
Failure to install or maintain single- or multiple-station smoke alarms in Groups R-2, R-3, and R-4, and dwellings not regulated as Group R occupancies, regardless of occupant load on the ceiling or wall outside of each separate sleepi
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,075 in fines
Jun 4, 2019 $2,075 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-03895 Hallway Interior
IPMC § 305.6
Failure to maintain interior doors capable of being opened and closed properly
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $104 in fines
Jun 4, 2019 $104 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-03895 Sleeping room 2 Interior
IPMC § 304.1
Failure to maintain exterior of structure in good repair, structurally sound and sanitary so as not to pose a threat to the public health, safety or welfare
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,037 in fines
Jun 4, 2019 $1,037 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-03897 Utility Closet Exterior
12-G DCMR § 404.7.1
Owner furnished facilities located outside of sleeping or dwelling unit for cooking, storage or refrigeration of food are not maintained by the owner in a safe and sanitary condition and in good working order.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $519 in fines
Jun 4, 2019 $519 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-03897 Cooking room Interior
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 · $1,037 in fines
Jun 4, 2019 $1,037 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-03895 Entire Unit 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
Jun 4, 2019 $104 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-03897 Living room Interior
12-G DCMR § 704.1.2
Failure keep all required portable fire extinguishers visible and readily accessible
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,075 in fines
Jun 4, 2019 $2,075 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-03893 Entire Building Interior
IPMC § 302.3
Failure to maintain sidewalk, walkway, driveway, stairs or similar area in proper state of repair
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $519 in fines
Jun 4, 2019 $519 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-03893 Front of building Exterior
IPMC § 304.18
Failure to provide a rented dwelling unit with a device designed to provide security for the occupants and property within with respect to doors, windows, and hatchways
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,037 in fines
Jun 4, 2019 $1,037 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-03893 Entrance door Exterior
IPMC § 304.15
Failure to maintain exterior doors, door assemblies, operator systems, if provided, and/or hardware in good condition.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $519 in fines
Jun 4, 2019 $519 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-03893 Entrance door Exterior
12-G DCMR § 309.1
Failure of the owner to keep structure free from rodent infestation
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,179 in fines
Aug 15, 2023 $1,179 CAP 23NOIR-INS-04853 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 402.3
Failure to provide sufficient illumination for the maintenance of sanitary conditions, safe occupancy, and/or safe utilization of the space, appliances, equipment, and fixtures
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $590 in fines
Aug 15, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-04853 Cooking room 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 in each room used for sleeping purposes
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,358 in fines
Aug 21, 2023 $2,358 CAP 23NOIE-INS-06284 Sleeping room 1 Interior
IPMC § 605.1
Failure to install electrical equipment, wiring, or appliances in a safe and approved manner
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Jun 30, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04649 Living room 1
12-G DCMR § 704.1.3
Failure maintain fire extinguishers in accordance with NFPA 10 as referenced in the Fire Code
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,499 in fines
Sep 17, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-06111 Common hallway 2
IPMC § 506.2
Failure to keep every plumbing stack, vent, waste and sewer line free from obstructions, leaks, or defect.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,274 in fines
Mar 18, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIE-INS-02692 Bathroom Interior
IPMC § 304.13.1
Failure to maintain glazing materials free from cracks and holes
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $128 in fines
Mar 24, 2026 $128 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03949 Living room Interior/Exterior
12-G DCMR § 309.1
failure of owner to take proper precautions to prevent rodent re-infestation after rodent extermination
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,274 in fines
Mar 24, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03949 Entire Unit Interior

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