121 Yuma Street SE

Ward 8 9 units Built c. 1965 Map ↗ Nearby buildings → Landlord54 Congress Heights L.L.C · 5 buildings

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5
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$5,734
Fines (last 2 yrs)
28
Total violations
$23,093
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 $593 7×
+ I can confirm this is still happening
Show details · 7 occurrences · $4,149 in fines
Jun 7, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-05042 Sleeping room 3 Interior
Oct 5, 2023 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-00115 Hallway Interior
Oct 5, 2023 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-00115 Living room Interior
+4 more
Oct 5, 2023 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-00115 Sleeping room 2 Interior
Aug 15, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-04851 Bathroom Interior
Aug 15, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-04851 Living room Interior
Aug 15, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-04851 Utility Access Service Closet 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 $1,198 5×
+ I can confirm this is still happening
Show details · 5 occurrences · $5,990 in fines
Jan 26, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02438 Living room 1
Oct 5, 2023 $1,179 CAP 24NOIR-INS-00115 Cooking room Interior
Oct 5, 2023 $1,179 CAP 24NOIR-INS-00115 Hallway Interior
+2 more
Aug 15, 2023 $1,179 CAP 23NOIR-INS-04851 Bathroom Interior
Aug 15, 2023 $1,179 CAP 23NOIR-INS-04851 Hallway Interior
IPMC § 305.1
Failure to maintain interior of structure and equipment therein in good repair, structurally sound and in sanitary condition
avg $1,250 4×
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $5,001 in fines
Jan 26, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02438 Bathroom 1
Jan 26, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02438 Cooking room 1
Jan 26, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02438 Cooking room 1
+1 more
Aug 15, 2023 $1,179 CAP 23NOIR-INS-04851 Utility Access Service Closet Interior
IPMC § 304.13
Failure to maintain windows, skylights, door or frame in sound condition, good repair and weather tight
avg $590 3×
+ I can confirm this is still happening
Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,770 in fines
Aug 15, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-04851 Apartment Entrance Door Interior
Aug 15, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-04851 Living room Interior
Aug 15, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-04851 Utility Access Service Closet Interior
12-G DCMR 305.3
Failure to repair, remove or cover peeling, chipping, flaking or abraded paint
avg $609 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,218 in fines
Jun 7, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-05042 Sleeping room 2 Interior
Jun 7, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-05042 Sleeping room 3 Interior
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IPMC § 502.1
Failure to maintain bathtub, shower, lavatory, water closet or kitchen sink in a sanitary, safe working condition
avg $600 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,199 in fines
Jun 7, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-05042 Bathroom Interior
Aug 15, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-04851 Bathroom Interior
12-G DCMR § 309.1
Failure of the owner to keep structure free from rodent infestation
+ I can confirm this is still happening
Show details · 1 occurrence · $638 in fines
Jan 26, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02438 Entire Unit 1
12-G DCMR § 608.1
Failure of the owner or operator of a housing business who provides air conditioning to 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 roo
+ I can confirm this is still happening
Show details · 1 occurrence · $609 in fines
Jun 7, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-05042 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 305.6
Failure to maintain interior doors capable of being opened and closed properly
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $122 in fines
Jun 7, 2024 $122 CAP 24NOIR-INS-05042 Hallway Interior
IPMC § 505.3
Failure to provide a water supply system which provides adequate volume and/or pressure at fixtures, devices, and appurtenances
+ I can confirm this is still happening
Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,218 in fines
Jun 7, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIR-INS-05042 Bathroom Interior
12-G DCMR § 309.1
failure of owner to take proper precautions to prevent insect re-infestation after insect extermination
+ I can confirm this is still happening
Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,179 in fines
Oct 5, 2023 $1,179 CAP 24NOIR-INS-00115 Bathroom Interior

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