2518 17 th Street NW

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14
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$23,116
Fines (last 2 yrs)
23
Total violations
$30,952
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 $625
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,875 in fines
Sep 9, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07778 Sleeping room 1 Interior
Jul 17, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06418 Living room Interior
Jul 17, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06418 Sleeping Room Interior
12-G DCMR § 704.1.3
Failure to keep all required portable fire extinguishers maintained in an efficient and safe operating condition
avg $2,499
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $7,497 in fines
Jul 17, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05095 Common hallway Interior
Jul 17, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05095 Kitchen Interior
May 28, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04166 Kitchen Interior
12-G DCMR § 704.1.3
Failure maintain fire extinguishers in accordance with NFPA 10 as referenced in the Fire Code
avg $2,499
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,998 in fines
Nov 14, 2025 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00633 Common hallway 1
Nov 14, 2025 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00633 Kitchen Interior
IPMC § 704.1
Failure to maintain in operable condition all systems, devices and equipment to detect a fire, actuate an alarm, or suppress or control a fire or any combination thereof in accordance with the Fire Code
avg $2,499
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,998 in fines
Nov 14, 2025 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00633 Common hallway 1
Oct 29, 2025 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00462 Entrance foyer 1
IPMC § 304.2
Failure to eliminate and repaint surfaces with peeling, flaking or chipped paint
avg $524
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,048 in fines
Sep 9, 2020 $524 CAP 20UNIT-INS-005348 Living room 2
Sep 9, 2020 $524 CAP 20UNIT-INS-005355 Living room 2
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IPMC § 602.2
Failure to provide heating facilities for residential occupancies which are capable of maintaining a room temperature of 68°F20°C in all habitable rooms, bathrooms and toilet rooms.
avg $1,047
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,094 in fines
Sep 9, 2020 $1,047 CAP 20UNIT-INS-005360 Bathroom 3
Sep 9, 2020 $1,047 CAP 20UNIT-INS-005360 Kitchen 3
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
Oct 29, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00759 Kitchen Interior
IPMC § 305.1
Failure to maintain interior of structure and equipment therein in good repair, structurally sound and in sanitary condition
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
Sep 9, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07778 Bathroom 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
Sep 9, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07778 Bathroom 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
Sep 9, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07778 Kitchen Interior
IPMC § 601.2
Failure by owner to provide or maintain the required mechanical and electrical facilities
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,047 in fines
Sep 9, 2020 $1,047 CAP 20UNIT-INS-005354 Kitchen 2
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 · $524 in fines
Sep 9, 2020 $524 CAP 20UNIT-INS-005354 Kitchen 2
IPMC § 504.1
Failure to maintain all plumbing fixtures in a safe, sanitary, and functional condition.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $524 in fines
Sep 9, 2020 $524 CAP 20UNIT-INS-005360 Bathroom 3
12-G DCMR § 608.2
Failure of the owner or operator of a housing business who provides air conditioning t maintain each such unit in safe and good working condition so that it can provide from May 15 to September 15, an inside temperature in the rooms
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $524 in fines
Sep 9, 2020 $524 CAP 20UNIT-INS-005360 Living room 3
12-G DCMR § 310.1
Failure to install to install an approved carbon monoxide alarm in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms in dwelling units located in a building containing a fuel-burning appliance or a building which has an attached garage
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,075 in fines
Nov 14, 2019 $2,075 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-00884 Entire Unit Interior

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