1717 S Street SE

Ward 8 36 units Built c. 1971 Map ↗ Nearby buildings →
11
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$9,817
Fines (last 2 yrs)
51
Open violations
$51,940
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Violations

IPMC § 601.2
Failure by owner to provide or maintain the required mechanical and electrical facilities
avg $1,093 5×
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Show details · 5 occurrences · $5,464 in fines
Oct 8, 2026 $1,274 CAP 27NOIE-INS-00078 Entire Unit Interior
Aug 31, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-06925 Entire Unit Interior
Oct 27, 2020 $1,047 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-00598 Sleeping room 1 Interior
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Oct 27, 2020 $1,047 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-00598 Utility Closet Interior
Feb 12, 2019 $1,037 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-02410 Bathroom
12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to correct cracked or loose plaster, holes, decayed wood, water damage and/or other defective surface conditions
avg $538 4×
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $2,151 in fines
Feb 8, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-02960 Bathroom Interior
Feb 8, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-02960 Cooking room Interior
May 28, 2020 $524 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-03927 Entire Unit Interior
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Feb 12, 2019 $519 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-02410 Bedroom 1
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 $120 3×
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $361 in fines
Oct 8, 2026 $128 CAP 27NOIR-INS-00268 Hallway Interior
Oct 8, 2026 $128 CAP 27NOIR-INS-00268 Right Sleeping Room Interior
Oct 27, 2020 $105 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-00598 Entire Unit Interior
12-G DCMR § 309.1
Failure to promptly exterminate structures in which insects are found by approved processes
avg $1,107 3×
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $3,321 in fines
May 22, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-05590 Bathroom Interior
May 22, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-05590 Left Sleeping Room Interior
May 22, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-05590 Right Sleeping Room Interior
IPMC § 304.2
Failure to eliminate and repaint surfaces with peeling, flaking or chipped paint
avg $527 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,054 in fines
Aug 31, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-06925 Entire Unit Interior
May 28, 2020 $524 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-03927 Sleeping room 1 Interior
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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
Oct 8, 2026 $1,274 CAP 27NOIR-INS-00268 Cooking room Interior
Oct 8, 2026 $1,274 CAP 27NOIR-INS-00268 Hallway 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 $638 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,276 in fines
Oct 8, 2026 $638 CAP 27NOIR-INS-00268 Hallway Interior
Oct 8, 2026 $638 CAP 27NOIR-INS-00268 Right Sleeping Room Interior
IPMC § 502.1
Failure to maintain bathtub, shower, lavatory, water closet or kitchen sink in a sanitary, safe working condition
avg $581 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,162 in fines
Oct 8, 2026 $638 CAP 27NOIR-INS-00268 Bathroom Interior
Oct 27, 2020 $524 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-00598 Bathroom Interior
12-G DCMR § 309.1
Failure of the owner to keep structure free from rodent infestation
avg $1,113 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,226 in fines
May 18, 2023 $1,179 CAP 23NOIR-INS-03269 Entire Unit Interior
Oct 27, 2020 $1,047 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-00598 Entire Unit Interior
12-G DCMR § 102.5
Failure to make repairs, maintenance work, alterations or installations caused directly or indirectly by the enforcement of the Property Maintenance Code in a workmanlike manner
avg $1,037 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,074 in fines
Feb 12, 2019 $1,037 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-02410 Living Room
Feb 12, 2019 $1,037 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-02410 Sleeping Room
IPMC § 304.13
Failure to maintain windows, skylights, door or frame in sound condition, good repair and weather tight
avg $520 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,039 in fines
Aug 31, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-06925 Entrance door Interior
Jun 17, 2019 $509 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-04204 Cooking 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 $2,154 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,307 in fines
May 22, 2022 $2,214 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-05590 Common hallway Interior
Oct 27, 2020 $2,093 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-00598 Hallway 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 $2,214 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,428 in fines
May 22, 2022 $2,214 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-05590 Left Sleeping Room Interior
May 22, 2022 $2,214 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-05590 Right Sleeping Room Interior
12-G DCMR § 704.1.2
(Failure to keep all required portable fire extinguishers maintained in an efficient and safe operating condition
avg $2,034 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,068 in fines
Jun 17, 2019 $2,034 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-04204 Common Hallway 2
Jun 17, 2019 $2,034 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-04204 Cooking Room Interior
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 · $105 in fines
Oct 27, 2020 $105 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-00598 Sleeping room 1 Interior
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
Jul 17, 2020 $524 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-05131 Entire Unit Interior
12-G DCMR § 309.1
Failure of the owner to keep structure free from insect and rodent infestation
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $509 in fines
Jun 17, 2019 $509 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-04204 Entire Unit 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 · $509 in fines
Jun 17, 2019 $509 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-04204 Exterior Entrance Door Exterior
12-G DCMR § 304.7
Failure to maintain roof drainage adequate to prevent dampness or deterioration in the walls or interior portion of the structure
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $519 in fines
Feb 12, 2019 $519 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-02410 Living room
12-G DCMR § 603.1.1
Improperly locating fuel-fired appliances and equipment in a sleeping room, bathroom, toilet room, storage closet, or surgical room, or in a space that opens only into such a room or space
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,037 in fines
Feb 12, 2019 $1,037 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-02410 Sleeping Room 1
IPMC § 302.3
Failure to maintain sidewalk, walkway, driveway, stairs or similar area in proper state of repair
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $519 in fines
Feb 12, 2019 $519 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-02410 Kitchen
IPMC §305.1.1
Permitting to exist on premises unsafe stairs, landings, balconies, and all similar walking surfaces, including guards and handrails, that are not structurally sound, not properly anchored or are anchored with connections not capable of
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,059 in fines
Aug 31, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-06925 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 304.13.1
Failure to maintain glazing materials free from cracks and holes
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $106 in fines
Aug 31, 2021 $106 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-06925 Bathroom Interior
IPMC § 301.2
Failure to maintain premises in safe and sanitary condition or in compliance with this chapter of the Property Maintenance Code
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,107 in fines
May 22, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-05590 Common hallway Interior
12-G DCMR §§ 108.1.1 and 108.1.1.3
Structure is unfit for human occupancy because it is unsafe; unlawful; or due to the degree of disrepair or lack of maintenance, is unsanitary or vermin or rat infested, contains filth and contamination, or lacks vent
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,214 in fines
May 22, 2022 $2,214 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-05590 Entire Unit Interior
12-G DCMR § 704.1.3
Failure maintain fire extinguishers in accordance with NFPA 10 as referenced in the Fire Code
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,214 in fines
May 22, 2022 $2,214 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-05590 Living room Interior
12-G DCMR § 310.2
Failure 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 · $2,214 in fines
May 22, 2022 $2,214 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-05590 Common hallway Interior
IPMC § 403.2
Failure to provide proper ventilation for bathroom or toilet room
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $638 in fines
Oct 8, 2026 $638 CAP 27NOIR-INS-00268 Bathroom Interior
12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to maintain interior surfaces in good, clean, and sanitary condition and good repair
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $638 in fines
Oct 8, 2026 $638 CAP 27NOIR-INS-00268 Bathroom Interior
IPMC § 701.2
Failure of owner of the premises to provide and maintain code compliant fire safety facilities and equipment
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,549 in fines
Oct 14, 2026 $2,549 CAP 27NOIE-INS-00119 Common hallway 1

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