4569 Benning Road SE

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This building's landlord, 4559 Benning Rd SE LLC, is one of the worst landlords in DC. One of the 10 worst in Ward 7 by total fines assessed.

16
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$19,707
Fines (last 2 yrs)
16
Total violations
$19,707
Total fines
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Violations

IPMC § 601.2
Failure by owner to provide or maintain the required mechanical and electrical facilities
avg $1,230
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Show details · 5 occurrences · $6,152 in fines
Jan 24, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-01583 Center Sleeping Room Interior
Jan 24, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-01583 Rear Sleeping Room Interior
Dec 11, 2024 $1,218 CAP 25NOIE-INS-00937 Hallway Interior
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Dec 11, 2024 $1,218 CAP 25NOIE-INS-00937 Living room Interior
Dec 11, 2024 $1,218 CAP 25NOIE-INS-00937 Utility Closet Interior
IPMC § 304.13
Failure to maintain windows, skylights, door or frame in sound condition, good repair and weather tight
avg $609
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,827 in fines
Dec 11, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-01335 Apartment Entrance Door Interior
Dec 11, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-01335 Living room Interior
Dec 11, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-01335 Sleeping Room Interior
12-G DCMR ?? 108.1.1 and 108.1.1.1
A structure or attachment to a structure is unsafe or dangerous to the life, health, property or safety of the public or the occupants of the structure because it contains unsafe equipment
avg $2,499
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,998 in fines
Aug 8, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05429 Utility Closet 1
Aug 8, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05429 Entire building Entire building
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 24, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-01583 Cooking room Interior
Dec 11, 2024 $1,218 CAP 25NOIE-INS-00937 Cooking room Interior
12-G DCMR § 308.1
Failure to maintain exterior property and premises, and the interior of every structure, shall be free from any accumulation of rubbish and garbage
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $609 in fines
Dec 19, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIS-INS-01325 Rear of building Exterior
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12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to correct cracked or loose plaster, holes, decayed wood, water damage and/or other defective surface conditions
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $609 in fines
Dec 11, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-01335 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 · $609 in fines
Dec 11, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-01335 Entire Unit 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 · $2,436 in fines
Dec 11, 2024 $2,436 CAP 25NOIE-INS-00937 Living room Interior

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