1619 1 st Street NW

Ward 5 3 units Built c. 1904 Map ↗ Nearby buildings → LandlordOld City Two LLC Listed ownerAbdi Farah
17
Open violations
$29,889
Fines on open violations
0
In last 2 years
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Violations

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 3×
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $6,642 in fines
Mar 25, 2022 $2,214 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-04068 Sleeping Room 1
Feb 14, 2022 $2,214 CAP 22UNIT-INS-003977 Sleeping Room 1
Feb 14, 2022 $2,214 CAP 22UNIT-INS-003978 Entire Unit 2
IPMC § 304.18.1
Failure to equip door providing entry to a dwelling unit, rooming unit or housekeeping unit that is rented with a deadbolt lock designed to be readily openable from the side from which egress is to be made without the need for keys, spe
avg $1,107 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,214 in fines
Mar 25, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-04069 Exterior Rear Entrance Door 2
Feb 14, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22UNIT-INS-003978 Rear of building 2
IPMC § 604.3
Failure to correct electrical system that constitutes a hazard to the occupants or the structure
avg $1,107 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,214 in fines
Mar 25, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-04068 Kitchen 1
Feb 14, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22UNIT-INS-003978 Kitchen 2
12-G DCMR § 704.1.3
Failure to have extinguishers of an approved type
avg $2,214 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,428 in fines
Feb 14, 2022 $2,214 CAP 22UNIT-INS-003975 Entire Building Interior
Feb 14, 2022 $2,214 CAP 22UNIT-INS-003978 Kitchen 2
IPMC § 703.2
Failure to maintain all fire and smokestop doors in operable condition
avg $2,214 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,428 in fines
Feb 14, 2022 $2,214 CAP 22UNIT-INS-003975 Entrance door 1
Feb 14, 2022 $2,214 CAP 22UNIT-INS-003978 Apartment Entrance Door 2
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12-G DCMR § 702.4
Failure of the owner to keep fire escapes, stairways, and other egress facilities in a good state of repair, painted and free from obstruction
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,214 in fines
Feb 14, 2022 $2,214 CAP 22UNIT-INS-003975 Stairwell Exterior
12-G DCMR § 702.6
Failure to have a means of egress indicated with approved “Exit” signs as required by the Building Code
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,107 in fines
Feb 14, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22UNIT-INS-003975 Entrance door 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 · $2,214 in fines
Feb 14, 2022 $2,214 CAP 22UNIT-INS-003977 Living room 1
IPMC § 703.1
(Failure to maintain the required fire-resistance rating of fire-resistance-rated walls, fire stops, shaft enclosures, and/or partitions and floors
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,214 in fines
Feb 14, 2022 $2,214 CAP 22UNIT-INS-003978 Utility Room 2
IPMC § 304.1.1 (12)
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, n
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,107 in fines
Feb 14, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22UNIT-INS-003975 Stairwell Exterior
IPMC § 304.18.1
Failure to install and/or maintain in good working order, a deadbolt lock according to the manufacturer's specifications. For the purpose of this section, a sliding bolt shall not be considered an acceptable deadbolt lock
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,107 in fines
Feb 14, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22UNIT-INS-003975 Entire Building Exterior

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