1416 Downing Street NE

Ward 5 6 units Built c. 1942 Map ↗ Nearby buildings →

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This building's landlord, Brentwood Associates Limited Partnership, is one of the worst landlords in Ward 5. One of the 20 worst in the ward by total fines assessed.

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18
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$16,194
Fines (last 2 yrs)
18
Open violations
$16,194
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 4×
+ I can confirm this is still happening
Show details · 4 occurrences · $2,552 in fines
Oct 15, 2026 $638 CAP 27NOIR-INS-00418 Bathroom Interior
Oct 15, 2026 $638 CAP 27NOIR-INS-00418 Bathroom Interior
Oct 15, 2026 $638 CAP 27NOIR-INS-00418 Bathroom Interior
+1 more
Sep 3, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-08406 Bathroom Interior
IPMC § 502.1
Failure to maintain bathtub, shower, lavatory, water closet or kitchen sink in a sanitary, safe working condition
avg $638 3×
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,914 in fines
Oct 15, 2026 $638 CAP 27NOIR-INS-00418 Bathroom Interior
Oct 15, 2026 $638 CAP 27NOIR-INS-00418 Bathroom Interior
Sep 3, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-08406 Bathroom 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×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,548 in fines
Oct 15, 2026 $1,274 CAP 27NOIR-INS-00418 Bathroom Interior
Oct 15, 2026 $1,274 CAP 27NOIR-INS-00418 Bathroom Interior
IPMC § 305.6
Failure to maintain interior doors capable of being opened and closed properly
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $128 in fines
Oct 15, 2026 $128 CAP 27NOIR-INS-00418 Bathroom Interior
IPMC § 504.1
Failure to properly install and maintain a plumbing fixture in working order
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $638 in fines
Oct 15, 2026 $638 CAP 27NOIR-INS-00418 Bathroom Interior
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IPMC § 702.3
Failure to make all means of egress doors readily openable from the side from which egress is to be made without the need for keys, special knowledge or effort
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,549 in fines
Oct 15, 2026 $2,549 CAP 27A-CNT-00107 Entrance door 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
Sep 3, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-08406 Bathroom Interior
12-G DCMR § 704.1.3
Failure keep all required portable fire extinguishers visible and readily accessible
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,549 in fines
Sep 3, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-05181 Cooking room Interior
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
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $128 in fines
Sep 3, 2026 $128 CAP 26NOIR-INS-08406 Bathroom Interior
IPMC § 504.1
Failure to maintain all plumbing fixtures in a safe, sanitary, and functional condition.
+ I can confirm this is still happening
Show details · 1 occurrence · $638 in fines
Sep 3, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-08406 Bathroom Interior
IPMC § 603.1
Failure to properly install and maintain mechanical appliances, fireplaces, solid fuel-burning appliances, cooking appliances, and water heating appliances in a safe working condition capable of performing the intended function
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,274 in fines
Sep 3, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIE-INS-05181 Cooking room Interior
IPMC § 605.1
Failure to install electrical equipment, wiring, or appliances in a safe and approved manner
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $638 in fines
Sep 3, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIE-INS-05181 Cooking room Interior

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