4820 Benning Road SE

Ward 7 ANC 7E 14 units Built c. 1965 Map ↗ Nearby buildings → Print flyer ↗
44
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$54,825
Fines (last 2 yrs)
54
Total violations
$63,208
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 $616 16×
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Show details · 16 occurrences · $9,858 in fines
Oct 29, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00761 Closet Interior
Oct 29, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00761 Kitchen Interior
Oct 29, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00761 Living room Interior
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Oct 15, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00353 Bathroom Interior
Oct 15, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00353 Closet Interior
Oct 2, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00044 Entire Unit Interior
Oct 2, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00044 Hallway Interior
Sep 30, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-08300 Bathroom Interior
Jun 30, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05880 Bathroom Interior
Jun 30, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05880 Hallway Interior
Mar 19, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03406 Left Sleeping Room 1
Jan 22, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-02104 Bathroom 2
Jan 22, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-02104 Eating room 2
Jan 22, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-02104 Hallway 2
Dec 9, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01259 Bathroom Interior
Dec 9, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01259 Sleeping room 1 Interior
IPMC § 305.1
Failure to maintain interior of structure and equipment therein in good repair, structurally sound and in sanitary condition
avg $1,257
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Show details · 9 occurrences · $11,316 in fines
Feb 25, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03257 Closet Interior
Feb 25, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03257 Kitchen Interior
Feb 25, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03257 Kitchen Interior
+6 more
Sep 30, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-08300 Bathroom Interior
Jun 30, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05880 Cooking room Interior
Jan 22, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-02104 Bathroom 2
Jan 22, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-02104 Kitchen 2
Jan 22, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-02104 Kitchen 2
Jan 22, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-02104 Front 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 on the ceiling or wall outside of each separate s
avg $2,509
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Show details · 5 occurrences · $12,545 in fines
Feb 25, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-02357 Hallway Interior
Oct 29, 2025 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00464 Hallway Interior
Oct 2, 2025 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00026 Hallway Interior
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Sep 30, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-06282 Hallway Interior
Jun 30, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04667 Hallway Interior
12-G DCMR § 309.1
Failure to promptly exterminate structures in which insects are found by approved processes
avg $1,179
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $3,537 in fines
May 3, 2023 $1,179 CAP 23NOIR-INS-03015 Front Sleeping Room Interior
May 3, 2023 $1,179 CAP 23NOIR-INS-03015 Hallway Interior
May 3, 2023 $1,179 CAP 23NOIR-INS-03015 Rear Sleeping Room Interior
12-G DCMR § 704.1.3
Failure to keep all required portable fire extinguishers maintained in an efficient and safe operating condition
avg $2,499
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,998 in fines
Oct 29, 2025 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00464 Kitchen Interior
Oct 2, 2025 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00026 Entire Unit Interior
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IPMC § 505.3
Failure to provide a water supply system which provides adequate volume and/or pressure at fixtures, devices, and appurtenances
avg $1,249
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,498 in fines
Oct 29, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00761 Bathroom Interior
Oct 29, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00761 Bathroom Interior
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 · $554 in fines
Dec 9, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01259 Apartment Entrance Door Interior
12-G DCMR § 102.2
Failure to maintain in good working order equipment, systems, devices or safeguards required by the Property Maintenance Code or previous regulation or code under which the structure or premises was constructed, altered or repaired
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,358 in fines
May 3, 2023 $2,358 CAP 23NOIR-INS-03015 Entire Building 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 · $118 in fines
May 3, 2023 $118 CAP 23NOIR-INS-03015 Cooking room Interior
IPMC § 403.2
Failure to provide proper ventilation for bathroom or toilet room
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $590 in fines
May 3, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-03015 Bathroom Interior
12-G DCMR § 304.3
Failure to display street number of premises in conformance with the requirements of 12-A DCMR ? 118
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $118 in fines
May 3, 2023 $118 CAP 23NOIR-INS-03015 Apartment Entrance Door 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 · $625 in fines
Jan 22, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-02104 Entrance door Exterior
IPMC § 305.6
Failure to maintain interior doors that fit reasonably well within the frame
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $125 in fines
Jan 22, 2025 $125 CAP 25NOIR-INS-02104 Sleeping room 1 2
IPMC § 502.1
Failure to maintain bathtub, shower, lavatory, water closet or kitchen sink in a sanitary, safe working condition
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Apr 7, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03835 Bathroom Interior
12-G DCMR 305.3
Failure to repair, remove or cover peeling, chipping, flaking or abraded paint
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Apr 7, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03835 Bathroom 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
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,499 in fines
Apr 7, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-02883 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 · $2,499 in fines
Jun 30, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04667 Hallway 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 · $1,249 in fines
Jun 30, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04667 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 · $125 in fines
Oct 2, 2025 $125 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00044 Closet Interior
12-G DCMR § 309.1
Failure of the occupant or tenant to keep structure free from rodent infestation
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
Nov 4, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00909 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 604.3.1
Failure to replace electrical distribution equipment, motor circuits, power equipment, transformers, wire, cable, flexible cords, wiring devices, ground fault circuit interrupters, surge protectors, molded case circuit breakers, low-volt
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,274 in fines
Feb 25, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIE-INS-02357 Kitchen 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 · $2,549 in fines
Feb 25, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-02357 Hallway Interior
IPMC § 501.2
Owner occupying or allowing any person to occupy the premises or structure when the structure lacks the required plumbing fixtures or plumbing facilities or the plumbing fixtures or plumbing facilities are not properly maintained.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,274 in fines
Feb 25, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIE-INS-02357 Bathroom Interior

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