5051 Benning Road SE

Ward 7 2 units Built c. 1950 Map ↗ Nearby buildings →
4
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$2,513
Fines (last 2 yrs)
10
Open violations
$7,181
Fines on open violations
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Violations

12-G DCMR § 308.1
Failure to maintain exterior property and premises, and the interior of every structure, shall be free from any accumulation of rubbish and garbage
avg $625 3×
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,875 in fines
Jan 2, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIS-INS-00003 Rear yard Exterior
Jan 2, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIS-INS-00005 Rear of building Exterior
Jan 2, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIS-INS-00005 Side of building Exterior
12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to correct cracked or loose plaster, holes, decayed wood, water damage and/or other defective surface conditions
avg $519 3×
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,557 in fines
Jul 18, 2019 $519 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-04836 Hallway 2
Jul 18, 2019 $519 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-04836 Sleeping room 1 2
Jul 18, 2019 $519 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-04836 Sleeping room 2 2
12-G DCMR § 302.1
Failure of the owner to maintain exterior property and premises in clean, safe and sanitary condition
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $638 in fines
Aug 17, 2026 $638 CAP 26A-DOB-00924 Rear of building Exterior
IPMC § 304.1.1
Permitting an unsafe exterior structural condition to exist on premises wherein exterior stairs, decks, porches, balconies and all similar appurtenances attached thereto, including guards and handrails, are not structurally sound, not prop
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,037 in fines
Jul 18, 2019 $1,037 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-04836 Front yard Exterior
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
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,037 in fines
Jul 18, 2019 $1,037 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-04836 Utility Closet 1
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IPMC § 604.3.2
Failure to replace electrical switches, receptacles and fixtures, including furnace, water heating, security system circuits, or power distribution circuits that have been exposed to fire
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,037 in fines
Jul 18, 2019 $1,037 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-04836 Utility Closet 1

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