3533 Ames Street NE

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17
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$14,988
Fines (last 2 yrs)
45
Total violations
$41,313
Total fines
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Violations

12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to maintain interior surfaces in good, clean, and sanitary condition and good repair
avg $606
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Show details · 8 occurrences · $4,847 in fines
Mar 12, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03632 Sleeping Room 1
Mar 12, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03632 Bathroom 2
Mar 12, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03632 Living room 2
+5 more
Feb 23, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03202 Bathroom 1
Feb 23, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03202 Bathroom 1
Aug 27, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-06551 Bathroom 1
Jan 7, 2020 $524 CAP 20UNIT-INS-001975
Jan 7, 2020 $524 CAP 20UNIT-INS-001977
12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to correct cracked or loose plaster, holes, decayed wood, water damage and/or other defective surface conditions
avg $598
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Show details · 5 occurrences · $2,988 in fines
Aug 6, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-06110 Bathroom 1
Aug 6, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-06110 Living room 1
Dec 28, 2023 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-01784 Bathroom Interior
+2 more
Dec 28, 2023 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-01784 Living room Interior
Dec 28, 2023 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-01784 Sleeping Room Interior
IPMC § 305.1
Failure to maintain interior of structure and equipment therein in good repair, structurally sound and in sanitary condition
avg $1,208
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $4,833 in fines
Aug 27, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIR-INS-06551 Cooking room 1
Aug 6, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIR-INS-06110 Cooking room 1
Aug 6, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIR-INS-06110 Cooking room 1
+1 more
Dec 28, 2023 $1,179 CAP 24NOIR-INS-01784 Cooking room Interior
IPMC § 504.1
Failure to maintain all plumbing fixtures in a safe, sanitary, and functional condition.
avg $524
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,572 in fines
Jan 21, 2020 $524 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-01948 Bathroom Interior
Jan 7, 2020 $524 CAP 20UNIT-INS-001975
Jan 7, 2020 $524 CAP 20UNIT-INS-001977
IPMC § 703.2
Failure to maintain all fire and smokestop doors in operable condition
avg $2,093
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,186 in fines
Jan 7, 2020 $2,093 CAP 20UNIT-INS-001975
Jan 7, 2020 $2,093 CAP 20UNIT-INS-001977
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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 $1,047
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,094 in fines
Jan 21, 2020 $1,047 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-01948 Cooking room Interior
Jan 7, 2020 $1,047 CAP 20UNIT-INS-001975
IPMC § 305.6
Failure to maintain interior doors capable of being opened and closed properly
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $105 in fines
Jan 7, 2020 $105 CAP 20UNIT-INS-001977
IPMC § 304.2
Failure to eliminate and repaint surfaces with peeling, flaking or chipped paint
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $524 in fines
Jan 7, 2020 $524 CAP 20UNIT-INS-001977
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 · $524 in fines
Jan 7, 2020 $524 CAP 20UNIT-INS-001977
IPMC § 504.1
Failure to keep plumbing fixture free from obstructions and capable of performing the function for which it was designed.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $524 in fines
Jan 7, 2020 $524 CAP 20UNIT-INS-001975
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 · $1,047 in fines
Jan 7, 2020 $1,047 CAP 20UNIT-INS-001975
IPMC § 402.3
Failure to provide sufficient illumination for the maintenance of sanitary conditions, safe occupancy, and/or safe utilization of the space, appliances, equipment, and fixtures
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $524 in fines
Jan 7, 2020 $524 CAP 20UNIT-INS-001975
IPMC § 305.6
Failure to maintain interior doors that fit reasonably well within the frame
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $105 in fines
Jan 7, 2020 $105 CAP 20UNIT-INS-001975
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 · $524 in fines
Jan 7, 2020 $524 CAP 20UNIT-INS-001975
12-G DCMR §§ 108.1 and 108.1.5
Allowing a dangerous structure or premises to exist consisting of any door, aisle, passageway, stairway, exit or other means of egress that does not conform to the Construction Codes as related to the requirements for exis
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,093 in fines
Jan 7, 2020 $2,093 CAP 20UNIT-INS-001975
12-G DCMR § 404.7.1
Owner furnished facilities located outside of sleeping or dwelling unit for cooking, storage or refrigeration of food are not maintained by the owner in a safe and sanitary condition and in good working order.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $524 in fines
Jan 7, 2020 $524 CAP 20UNIT-INS-001975
12-G DCMR §§ 108.1 and 108.1.4
Unlawful structure because found, in whole or in part, to be occupied by more persons than permitted under the Property Maintenance Code
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,093 in fines
Jan 7, 2020 $2,093 CAP 20UNIT-INS-001973
12-G DCMR § 108.1.4
Unlawful structure because it was found to be erected, altered or occupied contrary to law
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,093 in fines
Jan 7, 2020 $2,093 CAP 20UNIT-INS-001973
IPMC § 302.7
Failure to maintain all accessory structures, including detached garages, fences and walls structurally sound and in good repair
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $524 in fines
Jan 21, 2020 $524 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-01948 Cooking room 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 · $2,093 in fines
Jan 21, 2020 $2,093 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-01948 Cooking room 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 · $1,179 in fines
Dec 28, 2023 $1,179 CAP 24NOIR-INS-01784 Cooking room Interior
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 · $609 in fines
Aug 6, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-06110 Bathroom 1
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 · $609 in fines
Aug 27, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-06551 Entrance door 1
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 · $638 in fines
Feb 20, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIS-INS-00149 Rear yard Exterior
12-G DCMR § 402.2
Failure to provide common areas and stairways with sufficient illumination
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $638 in fines
Feb 23, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03203 Common hallway 1
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 · $2,549 in fines
Feb 23, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-02320 Common 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 · $1,274 in fines
Mar 12, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIE-INS-02599 Kitchen 2

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