1014 17 th Street NE

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41
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$46,647
Fines (last 2 yrs)
41
Open violations
$46,647
Fines on open violations
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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 $638 13×
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Show details · 13 occurrences · $8,294 in fines
Apr 27, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04771 Bathroom Interior
Apr 27, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04771 Kitchen Interior
Apr 27, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04771 Living room Interior
+10 more
Apr 27, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04771 Living room Interior
Apr 27, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04771 Rear Sleeping Room Interior
Apr 27, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04771 Rear Sleeping Room Interior
Apr 27, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04777 Bathroom Interior
Apr 27, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04777 Bathroom Interior
Apr 27, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04777 Living room Interior
Apr 27, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04777 Right Sleeping Room Interior
Apr 27, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04778 Bathroom Interior
Apr 27, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04778 Left Sleeping Room Interior
Apr 27, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04778 Rear Sleeping 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
avg $2,549 5×
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Show details · 5 occurrences · $12,745 in fines
Apr 28, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-03335 Rear Sleeping Room Interior
Apr 27, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-03286 Left Sleeping Room Interior
Apr 27, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-03286 Rear Sleeping Room Interior
+2 more
Apr 27, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-03290 Rear Sleeping Room Interior
Apr 27, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-03290 Right Sleeping Room Interior
IPMC § 605.2
Failure to have receptacle outlets with the appropriate faceplate covers for the location
avg $638 4×
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $2,552 in fines
Apr 27, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04778 Hallway Interior
Apr 27, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04778 Kitchen Interior
Apr 27, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04778 Living room Interior
+1 more
Apr 27, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04778 Rear Sleeping 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 on the ceiling or wall outside of each separate s
avg $2,549 2×
+ I can confirm this is still happening
Show details · 2 occurrences · $5,098 in fines
Apr 28, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-03335 Hallway Interior
Apr 27, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-03286 Hallway Interior
IPMC § 305.1.1
Permitting to exist on premises an unsafe interior structural condition wherein structures or components that have reached their limit state
avg $1,274 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,548 in fines
Apr 28, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIE-INS-03335 Bathroom Interior
Apr 28, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIE-INS-03335 Left Sleeping Room Interior
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12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to maintain interior surfaces in good, clean, and sanitary condition and good repair
avg $638 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,276 in fines
Apr 27, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04778 Hallway Interior
Apr 27, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04778 Living room 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 $1,274 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,548 in fines
Apr 27, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04771 Rear Sleeping Room Interior
Apr 27, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04777 Kitchen Interior
IPMC § 305.1
Failure to maintain interior of structure and equipment therein in good repair, structurally sound and in sanitary condition
avg $1,274 2×
+ I can confirm this is still happening
Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,548 in fines
Apr 27, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04777 Kitchen Interior
Apr 27, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04778 Bathroom Interior
12-G DCMR § 302.4
Failure to maintain premises or exterior property free from weeds or plant growth in excess of 8 inches
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Aug 15, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIS-INS-01595 Front of building Exterior
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
Apr 27, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIE-INS-03286 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 · $638 in fines
Apr 27, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04771 Bathroom Interior
IPMC § 306.1.1
Failure to correct an unsafe condition pertaining to concrete
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,274 in fines
Apr 27, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04777 Rear of building Exterior
IPMC § 304.6
Failure to maintain exterior walls free from holes, breaks, or loose or rotting materials
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $638 in fines
Apr 27, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04777 Rear of building Exterior
IPMC § 304.13
Failure to maintain windows, skylights, door or frame in sound condition, good repair and weather tight
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $638 in fines
Apr 27, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04778 Side of building Interior/Exterior
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 wit
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $128 in fines
Apr 27, 2026 $128 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04771 Front of building Exterior
12-G DCMR § 304.11
Failure to maintain chimneys, cooling towers, smoke stacks, and similar appurtenances structurally safe and sound, and in good repair and/or failure to protect all exposed surfaces of metal or wood from the elements and against deca
+ I can confirm this is still happening
Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,274 in fines
Apr 27, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04777 Roof Exterior
12-G DCMR ?? 310.1, 310.2, 310.3, 310.4, 310.5, 310.6
Failure to install approved or properly maintain carbon monoxide detection system in compliance with the code and NFPA 720.
+ I can confirm this is still happening
Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,549 in fines
Apr 28, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-03335 Hallway Interior

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