402 Kennedy Street NW

Ward 4 4 units Built c. 1935 Map ↗ Nearby buildings → LandlordRedshift LLC · 2 buildings

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This building's landlord, Redshift LLC, is one of the worst landlords in Ward 4. One of the 20 worst in the ward by total fines assessed.

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3
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$2,499
Fines (last 2 yrs)
36
Total violations
$35,025
Total fines
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Violations

IPMC § 605.1
Failure to install electrical equipment, wiring, or appliances in a safe and approved manner
avg $609 8×
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Show details · 8 occurrences · $4,872 in fines
May 7, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIE-INS-03117 Common hallway Interior
May 7, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIE-INS-03117 Kitchen Interior
May 7, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIE-INS-03117 Kitchen Interior
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May 7, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIE-INS-03117 Kitchen Interior
May 7, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIE-INS-03117 Kitchen Interior
May 7, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIE-INS-03117 Living room Interior
May 7, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIE-INS-03117 Utility Closet Interior
May 7, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIE-INS-03117 Utility Closet Interior
12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to correct cracked or loose plaster, holes, decayed wood, water damage and/or other defective surface conditions
avg $587 4×
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $2,346 in fines
May 7, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-04495 Common hallway Interior
May 7, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-04495 Left Sleeping Room Interior
May 7, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-04495 Living room Interior
+1 more
Jun 18, 2019 $519 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-04255 Utility Closet Interior
IPMC § 305.1
Failure to maintain interior of structure and equipment therein in good repair, structurally sound and in sanitary condition
avg $1,143 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,286 in fines
Jan 27, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-02208 Living room Interior
Jun 18, 2019 $1,037 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-04255 Hallway interior
IPMC § 605.2
Failure to have receptacle outlets with the appropriate faceplate covers for the location
avg $617 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,234 in fines
Jan 27, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-02208 Kitchen Interior
May 7, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-04495 Kitchen Interior
12-G DCMR § 302.4
Failure to maintain premises or exterior property free from noxious weeds or prohibited vegetative growth, as defined in 12-G DCMR § 302.4.1
avg $554 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,108 in fines
May 24, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-05651 Front of building Exterior
May 24, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-05651 Rear of building 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 on the ceiling or wall outside of each separate s
avg $2,436 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,872 in fines
May 7, 2024 $2,436 CAP 24NOIE-INS-03117 Hallway Interior
May 7, 2024 $2,436 CAP 24NOIE-INS-03117 Hallway Interior
IPMC § 302.9
Failure to restore exterior surface of a structure or building to approved state of maintenance and repair after it was damaged, mutilated or defaced by markings, carvings or graffiti
avg $582 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,163 in fines
May 7, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-04495 Side of building Exterior
May 24, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-05651 Side of building Exterior
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 · $519 in fines
Jun 18, 2019 $519 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-04255 Entire Unit Interior
D.C. Official Code § 47-2851.02(a)
(engaging in business [apartment house] without a housing: residential license endorsement)
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,358 in fines
Aug 30, 2023 $2,358 CAP 23NOIR-INS-05201
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 · $1,218 in fines
May 7, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIE-INS-03117 Bathroom Interior
IPMC § 505.4
Failure to provide or maintain a water heater which has an approved combination temperature and pressure-relief valve and relief valve discharge pipe.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,218 in fines
May 7, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIR-INS-04495 Utility Closet Interior
IPMC § 305.6
Failure to maintain interior doors capable of being opened and closed properly
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $122 in fines
May 7, 2024 $122 CAP 24NOIR-INS-04495 Left Sleeping Room Interior
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
May 7, 2024 $122 CAP 24NOIR-INS-04495 Bathroom Interior
IPMC § 305.5
Failure to maintain handrails and guards firmly fastened, in sound condition, good repair
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,218 in fines
May 7, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIR-INS-04495 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 · $609 in fines
May 7, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-04495 Kitchen Interior
IPMC § 302.3
Failure to maintain sidewalk, walkway, driveway, stairs or similar area free of hazardous conditions
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $609 in fines
May 7, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-04495 Rear of building Exterior
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
+ I can confirm this is still happening
Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,436 in fines
May 7, 2024 $2,436 CAP 24NOIE-INS-03117 Right Sleeping Room 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 · $2,436 in fines
May 7, 2024 $2,436 CAP 24NOIE-INS-03117 Kitchen Interior
12-G DCMR § 309.1
Failure to promptly exterminate structures in which insects are found by approved processes
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,218 in fines
May 7, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIR-INS-04495 Hallway Interior
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.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,436 in fines
May 7, 2024 $2,436 CAP 24NOIE-INS-03117 Hallway Interior
12-G DCMR § 309.1
Failure of the owner to keep structure free from rodent infestation
+ I can confirm this is still happening
Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Jan 27, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-02208 Entire Unit Interior

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