2920 Langston Place SE

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This building's landlord, 2912 20 Langston Pl SE LLC, is one of the worst landlords in DC. One of the 20 worst in Ward 8 by total fines assessed.

52
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$61,484
Fines (last 2 yrs)
79
Total violations
$91,845
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 $609 11×
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Show details · 11 occurrences · $6,703 in fines
Jul 1, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05906 Bathroom Interior
Jul 1, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05906 Kitchen Interior
May 19, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04892 Living room 2
+8 more
May 19, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04892 Utility Closet 2
May 19, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04903 Utility Room Basement
Sep 25, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-07093 Bathroom Interior
Jun 17, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-05184 Front Sleeping Room Interior
Feb 24, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02270 Apartment Entrance Door Interior
Feb 24, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02270 Bathroom Interior
Feb 24, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02270 Bathroom Interior
Feb 24, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02270 Sleeping room 1 Interior
12-G DCMR § 704.1.3
Failure keep all required portable fire extinguishers visible and readily accessible
avg $2,471
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Show details · 9 occurrences · $22,239 in fines
Jul 1, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04691 Common hallway Interior
May 19, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03911 Common hallway 1
May 19, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03911 Common hallway 2
+6 more
May 19, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03911 Common hallway 3
May 19, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03911 Common hallway Basement
Sep 27, 2024 $2,436 CAP 24NOIE-INS-05022 Common hallway Interior
Jun 17, 2024 $2,436 CAP 24NOIE-INS-03619 Common hallway 1
Jun 17, 2024 $2,436 CAP 24NOIE-INS-03619 Common hallway 3
Jun 17, 2024 $2,436 CAP 24NOIE-INS-03619 Common hallway Basement
12-G DCMR § 104.3
Failure to allow code official entry into the structure or premises at a reasonable time, for the purpose of inspecting and enforcing the Property Maintenance Code
avg $1,249
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Show details · 9 occurrences · $11,241 in fines
May 19, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03909 Apartment Entrance Door 2
May 19, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03912 Apartment Entrance Door 1
May 19, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03913 Apartment Entrance Door 3
+6 more
May 19, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03915 Apartment Entrance Door 2
May 19, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03918 Apartment Entrance Door 3
May 19, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03920 Apartment Entrance Door 1
May 19, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03921 Apartment Entrance Door 3
May 19, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03922 Apartment Entrance Door 1
May 19, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03930 Apartment Entrance Door 2
IPMC § 305.1
Failure to maintain interior of structure and equipment therein in good repair, structurally sound and in sanitary condition
avg $1,220
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Show details · 7 occurrences · $8,541 in fines
Jul 1, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05906 Kitchen Interior
May 19, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04892 Cooking room 2
May 19, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04892 Cooking room 2
+4 more
Sep 25, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIR-INS-07093 Cooking room Interior
Jun 17, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIR-INS-05184 Bathroom Interior
Feb 24, 2023 $1,179 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02267 Common hallway Interior
Feb 24, 2023 $1,179 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02270 Common hallway Interior
IPMC § 304.13
Failure to maintain windows, skylights, door or frame in sound condition, good repair and weather tight
avg $611
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Show details · 5 occurrences · $3,055 in fines
Feb 11, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02808 Common Area Exterior
Jun 17, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-05184
Jun 17, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-05185 Entrance door 1
+2 more
Jun 17, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-05185 Rear of building Interior/Exterior
Feb 21, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02215 Apartment Entrance Door Exterior
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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 $2,452
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $9,807 in fines
May 19, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03901 Front Sleeping Room 2
Jun 17, 2024 $2,436 CAP 24NOIE-INS-03618 Center Sleeping Room Interior
Jun 17, 2024 $2,436 CAP 24NOIE-INS-03618 Front Sleeping Room Interior
+1 more
Jun 17, 2024 $2,436 CAP 24NOIE-INS-03618 Left Sleeping Room 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 · 3 occurrences · $1,875 in fines
May 19, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03911 Common hallway 3
May 19, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03911 Common hallway 3
May 19, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03911 Utility Closet Basement
12-G DCMR § 302.1
Failure of the owner to maintain exterior property and premises in clean, safe and sanitary condition
avg $590
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,180 in fines
Feb 24, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02267 Rear of building Exterior
Feb 24, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02270 Rear of building Exterior
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 $609
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,218 in fines
Jun 17, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-05184 Front Sleeping Room Interior
Jun 17, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-05184 Left Sleeping Room Interior
IPMC § 502.1
Failure to maintain bathtub, shower, lavatory, water closet or kitchen sink in a sanitary, safe working condition
avg $617
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,234 in fines
May 19, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04892 Bathroom 2
Sep 25, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-07093 Cooking room Interior
IPMC § 305.6
Failure to maintain interior doors capable of being opened and closed properly
avg $125
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $250 in fines
May 19, 2025 $125 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04892 Utility Closet 2
May 19, 2025 $125 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04903 Utility Room Basement
IPMC § 304.13.1
Failure to maintain glazing materials free from cracks and holes
avg $125
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $250 in fines
May 19, 2025 $125 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04903 Front of building Exterior
May 19, 2025 $125 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04903 Side of building Exterior
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 $617
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,234 in fines
Jul 1, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIS-INS-00887 Entire Yard Exterior
Jun 17, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIS-INS-00552 Entire Building Interior/Exterior
12-G DCMR § 309.1
Failure to promptly exterminate structures in which insects are found by approved processes
avg $625
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,250 in fines
Jul 1, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05906 Entire Unit Interior
May 19, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04892 Cooking room 2
IPMC § 704.1
Failure to maintain in operable condition all systems, devices and equipment to detect a fire, actuate an alarm, or suppress or control a fire or any combination thereof in accordance with the Fire Code
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,436 in fines
Jun 17, 2024 $2,436 CAP 24NOIE-INS-03619 Common hallway 1
IPMC § 305.6
Failure to maintain interior doors that fit reasonably well within the frame
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $122 in fines
Jun 17, 2024 $122 CAP 24NOIR-INS-05184 Bathroom Interior
12-G DCMR § 402.2
Failure to provide common areas and stairways with sufficient illumination
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $609 in fines
Jun 17, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-05185 Common hallway Basement to 1st Floor
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 · $609 in fines
Jun 17, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIS-INS-00552 Rear 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 · $1,218 in fines
Sep 25, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIE-INS-04956 Living room Interior
IPMC § 505.1
Failure to provide kitchen sinks, lavatories, laundry facilities, bathtubs and showers that are supplied with hot or tempered and cold running water.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,218 in fines
Sep 25, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIE-INS-04956 Entire Unit 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 · $2,436 in fines
Sep 27, 2024 $2,436 CAP 24NOIE-INS-05022 Common 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 on the ceiling or wall outside of each separate s
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,499 in fines
Jul 1, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04691 Hallway Interior
IPMC § 505.4
Failure to properly install or maintain water heating facilities
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
May 19, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04903 Utility Room Basement
12-G DCMR § 704.5
Failure to continuously maintain fire alarm systems in accordance with applicable NFPA requirements or as otherwise directed by the code official
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,499 in fines
Jul 1, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04691 Entire Building 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
Jul 1, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05906 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 304.2
Failure to maintain all siding and masonry joints, or those between the building envelope and the perimeter of windows, doors and skylights, weather resistant and water tight
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
May 19, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04903 Rear of building Exterior
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 · $625 in fines
May 19, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04903 Front of building Exterior
IPMC § 304.13.2
Failure to maintain every window, other than a fixed window, in an easily openable manner and/or capable of being held in position by window hardware
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
May 19, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04892 Rear Sleeping Room 2
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 · $625 in fines
May 19, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04892 Cooking room 2
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
May 19, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03911 Common hallway 3
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 including basements and cellars but not including crawl spaces and uninhabitable attics
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,499 in fines
May 19, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03901 Living room 2

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