401 Chaplin Street SE

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17
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$29,255
Fines (last 2 yrs)
26
Total violations
$39,616
Total fines
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Violations

12-G DCMR § 305.4
Failure to maintain stairs and/or other walking surfaces in sound condition, good repair and free from hazardous conditions
avg $1,091
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $3,272 in fines
Nov 21, 2024 $1,218 CAP 25NOIR-INS-01005 Entire Unit Interior
Nov 21, 2019 $1,037 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-01038 Entire Unit 4
Oct 17, 2018 $1,017 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-00518
12-G DCMR § 305.3.1
Failure to properly eliminate peeling, flaking, chipping and defective paint in a pre-1978 structure in accordance with the regulations promulgated by the District's Dept. of the Environment or the Federal EPA and in conformance wi
avg $2,499
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,998 in fines
Jan 24, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIR-INS-02164 Entire Unit Interior
Jan 23, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIR-INS-02129 Entrance foyer 1
12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to correct cracked or loose plaster, holes, decayed wood, water damage and/or other defective surface conditions
avg $567
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,134 in fines
Jan 24, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-02165 Entire Unit Interior
Oct 17, 2018 $509 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-00518
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
avg $1,234
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,467 in fines
Jan 21, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-01511 Sleeping Room Interior
Nov 21, 2024 $1,218 CAP 25NOIE-INS-00671 Kitchen Interior
12-G DCMR § 602.3
Failure by owner or operator of any building who rents, leases, or lets one or more dwelling units, rooming units, dormitory or guestrooms on terms, either express or implied, to supply heat during a period starting no later than Oct
avg $2,296
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,592 in fines
Jan 16, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-01469 Entire Unit Interior
Dec 30, 2020 $2,093 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-01931 Entire Unit Interior
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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 · $509 in fines
Oct 17, 2018 $509 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-00518
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 · $509 in fines
Oct 17, 2018 $509 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-00518
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 · $2,075 in fines
Nov 21, 2019 $2,075 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-01038 Hallway 4
IPMC § 504.1
Failure to properly install and maintain a plumbing fixture in working order
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $519 in fines
Nov 21, 2019 $519 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-01038 Bathroom 4
12-G DCMR § 602.2
Failure to provide heating facilities for residential occupancies which are capable of maintaining a room temperature of 68°F20°C in all habitable rooms, bathrooms and toilet rooms.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,093 in fines
Dec 30, 2020 $2,093 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-01931 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 604.3
Failure to correct electrical system that constitutes a hazard to the occupants or the structure
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,218 in fines
Nov 21, 2024 $1,218 CAP 25NOIE-INS-00671 Living room 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 · $2,436 in fines
Nov 21, 2024 $2,436 CAP 25NOIE-INS-00671 Left Sleeping Room Interior
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 · $2,436 in fines
Nov 21, 2024 $2,436 CAP 25NOIE-INS-00671 Bathroom Interior
12-G DCMR § 309.1
Failure of the owner to keep structure free from rodent infestation
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Jan 21, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-02060 Entire Unit Interior
12-G DCMR § 309.5.1
Failure of owner to provide required extermination services where more than one sleeping or dwelling unit of a structure is infected with insects or rodents;
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
Jan 23, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-02135 Entire Unit Interior
12-G DCMR § 704.1.3
Failure to keep all required portable fire extinguishers maintained in an efficient and safe operating condition
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,499 in fines
Jan 23, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-01566 Hallway 1
IPMC § 601.2
Failure by owner to provide or maintain the required mechanical and electrical facilities
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
Jan 24, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-01592 Entire Unit 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 · $638 in fines
Mar 16, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03713 Front of building Exterior
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 · $2,549 in fines
Mar 16, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03713 Front of building Exterior
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 · $2,549 in fines
Mar 16, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-02650 Entire Building Interior

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