603 53 rd Street SE

Ward 7 ANC 7E 14 units Built c. 1965 Map ↗ Nearby buildings → Print flyer ↗
48
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$47,230
Fines (last 2 yrs)
63
Total violations
$60,910
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 $618 15×
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Show details · 15 occurrences · $9,270 in fines
Sep 3, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07666 Entire Unit Interior
Jul 24, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06587 Sleeping room 2 Interior
Jul 17, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06410 Bathroom 3
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Jun 23, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05596 Bathroom Interior
Jun 23, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05596 Laundry room/area Interior
Jun 23, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05596 Living room Interior
May 27, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05072 Living room Interior
Mar 21, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03480 Bathroom Interior
Mar 19, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03403 Bathroom Interior
Mar 19, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03403 Hallway Interior
Mar 19, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03403 Sleeping room 1 Interior
Mar 19, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03403 Sleeping room 2 Interior
Nov 14, 2023 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-00980 Bathroom Interior
Nov 14, 2023 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-00980 Hallway Interior
Nov 14, 2023 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-00980 Sleeping room 1 Interior
IPMC § 305.1
Failure to maintain interior of structure and equipment therein in good repair, structurally sound and in sanitary condition
avg $1,226 12×
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Show details · 12 occurrences · $14,708 in fines
May 27, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05072 Bathroom Interior
May 27, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05072 Kitchen Interior
Mar 21, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03480 Cooking room Interior
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Mar 19, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03403 Bathroom Interior
Mar 19, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03403 Cooking room Interior
Mar 19, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03403 Cooking room Interior
Mar 19, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03403 Cooking room Interior
Mar 19, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03403 Eating room Interior
Nov 14, 2023 $1,179 CAP 24NOIR-INS-00980 Cooking room Interior
Nov 14, 2023 $1,179 CAP 24NOIR-INS-00980 Cooking room Interior
Sep 21, 2023 $1,179 CAP 23NOIR-INS-05656 Cooking room Interior
Sep 21, 2023 $1,179 CAP 23NOIR-INS-05656 Entrance foyer 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 $1,249
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $3,747 in fines
Sep 3, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07666 Bathroom Interior
Sep 3, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07666 Hallway Interior
Jun 23, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05596 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 304.13
Failure to maintain windows, skylights, door or frame in sound condition, good repair and weather tight
avg $602
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,805 in fines
Mar 19, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03403 Entire Unit Interior
Nov 14, 2023 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-00980 Cooking room Interior/Exterior
Nov 14, 2023 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-00980 Sleeping room 1 Interior/Exterior
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 17, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06410 Bathroom 3
Mar 21, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03480 Bathroom Interior
Mar 19, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03403 Bathroom Interior
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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
avg $122
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $243 in fines
Mar 21, 2025 $125 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03480 Hallway Interior
Nov 14, 2023 $118 CAP 24NOIR-INS-00980 Sleeping room 2 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
avg $608
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,215 in fines
May 27, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05072 Kitchen Interior
Nov 14, 2023 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-00980 Sleeping room 1 Interior
12-G DCMR § 309.1
Failure of the owner to keep structure free from rodent infestation
avg $902
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,804 in fines
May 27, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05072 Entire Unit Interior
Nov 14, 2023 $1,179 CAP 24NOIR-INS-00980 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 605.1
Failure to install electrical equipment, wiring, or appliances in a safe and approved manner
avg $625
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,250 in fines
Jul 17, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05091 Entire Unit 3
Jun 23, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04466 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 in each room used for sleeping purposes
avg $2,499
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,998 in fines
Jul 24, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05185 Sleeping room 1 Interior
Jul 24, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05185 Sleeping room 2 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 · 2 occurrences · $4,998 in fines
Sep 3, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05870 Kitchen Interior
Jul 17, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05091 Kitchen 3
12-G DCMR § 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.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,358 in fines
Nov 14, 2023 $2,358 CAP 24NOIE-INS-00662 Bathroom Interior
IPMC § 504.1
Failure to maintain all plumbing fixtures in a safe, sanitary, and functional condition.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Mar 19, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03403 Bathroom Interior
IPMC § 501.2
Owner occupying or allowing any person to occupy the premises or structure when the structure lacks the required plumbing fixtures or plumbing facilities or the plumbing fixtures or plumbing facilities are not properly maintained.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,179 in fines
Nov 14, 2023 $1,179 CAP 24NOIE-INS-00662 Bathroom Interior
IPMC § 304.12
failure to maintain handrails and guards in a firmly fastened manner, good condition and/ or capable of supporting normally imposed loads
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
Mar 19, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03403 Common hallway Basement to 1st Floor
12-G DCMR § 704.3.2
Failure to install an approved permanent sign adjacent to each manual fire alarm box that reads: ?WHEN ALARM SOUNDS CALL FIRE DEPARTMENT,? where fire alarm systems are not monitored by a supervising station
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
Mar 19, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-02530 Common hallway 1
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
Mar 21, 2025 $125 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03480 Living room Interior
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 · $590 in fines
Sep 21, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-05656 Front of building Exterior
IPMC § 601.2
Failure by owner to provide or maintain the required mechanical and electrical facilities
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
Mar 21, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-02591 Cooking room Interior
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
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
May 27, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05072 Living room Interior
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 · $625 in fines
May 27, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05072 Kitchen 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
May 27, 2025 $125 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05072 Closet Interior
IPMC § 302.5
Failure to maintain structures and exterior property free from rodent harborage and infestation
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Jun 23, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05596 Entire Unit Interior
12-G DCMR § 402.3.1
Failure to provide bathroom, toilet room and other similar rooms sufficient illumination
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Jul 17, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06410 Kitchen 3
IPMC § 604.3
Failure to correct electrical system that constitutes a hazard to the occupants or the structure
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
Sep 3, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05870 Kitchen Interior
12-G DCMR ?? 108.1.1 and 108.1.1.5 (3)
Allowing a dangerous structure or premises to exist consisting of any portion of a building, structure or appurtenance that has been damaged by fire, earthquake, wind, flood, deterioration, neglect, abandonment,
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,499 in fines
Nov 20, 2025 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00737 Bathroom Interior

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