3513 13 th Street NW

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15
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$16,929
Fines (last 2 yrs)
112
Total violations
$126,463
Total fines
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Violations

IPMC § 601.2
Failure by owner to provide or maintain the required mechanical and electrical facilities
avg $1,047 13×
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Show details · 13 occurrences · $13,611 in fines
Dec 1, 2020 $1,047 CAP 21UNIT-INS-000694 Kitchen Interior
Dec 1, 2020 $1,047 CAP 21UNIT-INS-000694 Kitchen Interior
Dec 1, 2020 $1,047 CAP 21UNIT-INS-000697 Left Sleeping Room Interior
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Dec 1, 2020 $1,047 CAP 21UNIT-INS-000700 Kitchen 1
Dec 1, 2020 $1,047 CAP 21UNIT-INS-000700 Kitchen 1
Dec 1, 2020 $1,047 CAP 21UNIT-INS-000700 Sleeping Room 1
Dec 1, 2020 $1,047 CAP 21UNIT-INS-000704 Kitchen 1
Dec 1, 2020 $1,047 CAP 21UNIT-INS-000704 Living room 1
Dec 1, 2020 $1,047 CAP 21UNIT-INS-000704 Sleeping Room 1
Dec 1, 2020 $1,047 CAP 21UNIT-INS-000705 Kitchen 1
Dec 1, 2020 $1,047 CAP 21UNIT-INS-000705 Living room 1
Dec 1, 2020 $1,047 CAP 21UNIT-INS-000706 Kitchen 1
Dec 1, 2020 $1,047 CAP 21UNIT-INS-000706 Living room 1
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 $1,046 13×
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Show details · 13 occurrences · $13,601 in fines
Dec 1, 2020 $1,047 CAP 21UNIT-INS-000693 Kitchen Interior
Dec 1, 2020 $1,047 CAP 21UNIT-INS-000694 Kitchen Interior
Dec 1, 2020 $1,047 CAP 21UNIT-INS-000695 Kitchen Interior
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Dec 1, 2020 $1,047 CAP 21UNIT-INS-000696 Cooking room Interior
Dec 1, 2020 $1,047 CAP 21UNIT-INS-000697 Kitchen Interior
Dec 1, 2020 $1,047 CAP 21UNIT-INS-000698 Kitchen Interior
Dec 1, 2020 $1,047 CAP 21UNIT-INS-000699 Kitchen 1
Dec 1, 2020 $1,047 CAP 21UNIT-INS-000701 Kitchen 1
Dec 1, 2020 $1,047 CAP 21UNIT-INS-000707 Kitchen 3
Dec 1, 2020 $1,047 CAP 21UNIT-INS-000708 Kitchen 3
Dec 1, 2020 $1,047 CAP 21UNIT-INS-000710 Kitchen 1
Dec 1, 2020 $1,047 CAP 21UNIT-INS-000711 Kitchen 1
Jun 28, 2019 $1,037 CAP 19UNIT-INS-002295
IPMC § 703.2
Failure to maintain all fire and smokestop doors in operable condition
avg $2,091 11×
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Show details · 11 occurrences · $23,005 in fines
Dec 1, 2020 $2,093 CAP 21UNIT-INS-000694 Apartment Entrance Door Interior
Dec 1, 2020 $2,093 CAP 21UNIT-INS-000695 Apartment Entrance Door Interior
Dec 1, 2020 $2,093 CAP 21UNIT-INS-000698 Apartment Entrance Door Interior
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Dec 1, 2020 $2,093 CAP 21UNIT-INS-000701 Apartment Rear Entrance Door 1
Dec 1, 2020 $2,093 CAP 21UNIT-INS-000704 Apartment Entrance Door 1
Dec 1, 2020 $2,093 CAP 21UNIT-INS-000705 Apartment Entrance Door 1
Dec 1, 2020 $2,093 CAP 21UNIT-INS-000707 Apartment Entrance Door 3
Dec 1, 2020 $2,093 CAP 21UNIT-INS-000708 Apartment Entrance Door 3
Dec 1, 2020 $2,093 CAP 21UNIT-INS-000710 Apartment Entrance Door 1
Dec 1, 2020 $2,093 CAP 21UNIT-INS-000711 Apartment Rear Entrance Door 1
Jun 28, 2019 $2,075 CAP 19UNIT-INS-002295
12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to correct cracked or loose plaster, holes, decayed wood, water damage and/or other defective surface conditions
avg $565 10×
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Show details · 10 occurrences · $5,654 in fines
Feb 17, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02998 Bathroom Interior
Feb 17, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02998 Bathroom Interior
May 19, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04887 Kitchen Interior
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Dec 4, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-01194 Bathroom Interior
Dec 1, 2020 $524 CAP 21UNIT-INS-000695 Bathroom Interior
Dec 1, 2020 $524 CAP 21UNIT-INS-000696 Balcony door Interior
Dec 1, 2020 $524 CAP 21UNIT-INS-000696 Hallway Interior
Dec 1, 2020 $524 CAP 21UNIT-INS-000697 Kitchen Interior
Dec 1, 2020 $524 CAP 21UNIT-INS-000699 Bathroom 1
Dec 1, 2020 $524 CAP 21UNIT-INS-000706 Bathroom 1
12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to maintain interior surfaces in good, clean, and sanitary condition and good repair
avg $524
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Show details · 5 occurrences · $2,620 in fines
Dec 1, 2020 $524 CAP 21UNIT-INS-000693 Bathroom Interior
Dec 1, 2020 $524 CAP 21UNIT-INS-000693 Hallway Interior
Dec 1, 2020 $524 CAP 21UNIT-INS-000695 Bathroom Interior
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Dec 1, 2020 $524 CAP 21UNIT-INS-000697 Entire Unit Interior
Dec 1, 2020 $524 CAP 21UNIT-INS-000707 Bathroom 3
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IPMC § 304.13.2
Failure to maintain every window, other than a fixed window, in an easily openable manner and/or capable of being held in position by window hardware
avg $419
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $1,676 in fines
Dec 1, 2020 $524 CAP 21UNIT-INS-000695 Entire Unit Interior
Dec 1, 2020 $524 CAP 21UNIT-INS-000697 Entire Unit Interior
Dec 1, 2020 $524 CAP 21UNIT-INS-000698 Entire Unit Interior
+1 more
Jun 28, 2019 $104 CAP 19UNIT-INS-002295
IPMC § 604.3
Failure to correct electrical system that constitutes a hazard to the occupants or the structure
avg $1,045
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $4,178 in fines
Dec 1, 2020 $1,047 CAP 21UNIT-INS-000710 Kitchen 1
Dec 1, 2020 $1,047 CAP 21UNIT-INS-000710 Kitchen 1
Dec 1, 2020 $1,047 CAP 21UNIT-INS-000711 Bathroom 1
+1 more
Jun 28, 2019 $1,037 CAP 19UNIT-INS-002295
IPMC § 504.1
Failure to maintain all plumbing fixtures in a safe, sanitary, and functional condition.
avg $575
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $2,298 in fines
May 19, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04887 Bathroom Interior
May 19, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04887 Bathroom Interior
Dec 1, 2020 $524 CAP 21UNIT-INS-000697 Bathroom Interior
+1 more
Dec 1, 2020 $524 CAP 21UNIT-INS-000697 Kitchen Interior
IPMC § 704.2.3
Failure to have smoke alarms that emit a signal when the batteries are low
avg $2,093
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $6,279 in fines
Dec 1, 2020 $2,093 CAP 21UNIT-INS-000693 Left Sleeping Room Interior
Dec 1, 2020 $2,093 CAP 21UNIT-INS-000694 Sleeping Room Interior
Dec 1, 2020 $2,093 CAP 21UNIT-INS-000698 Right Sleeping Room Interior
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 $1,114
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $3,343 in fines
May 19, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04887 Kitchen Interior
Dec 1, 2020 $1,047 CAP 21UNIT-INS-000695 Balcony door Interior
Dec 1, 2020 $1,047 CAP 21UNIT-INS-000697 Hallway Interior
12-G DCMR § 704.4.4
Tampered with, removed, destroyed, disconnected, or removed the batteries from any installed smoke alarm, outside the course of an authorized inspection, maintenance or replacement of the alarm
avg $2,093
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $6,279 in fines
Dec 1, 2020 $2,093 CAP 21UNIT-INS-000699 Living room 1
Dec 1, 2020 $2,093 CAP 21UNIT-INS-000701 Sleeping Room 1
Dec 1, 2020 $2,093 CAP 21UNIT-INS-000710 Sleeping Room 1
IPMC § 302.5
Failure to maintain structures and exterior property free from rodent harborage and infestation
avg $556
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,668 in fines
Dec 3, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01358 Entire Yard Exterior
Dec 1, 2020 $524 CAP 21UNIT-INS-000695 Entire Unit Interior
Jun 28, 2019 $519 CAP 19UNIT-INS-002295
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 $2,245
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $6,735 in fines
Feb 17, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-02145 Hallway Interior
Dec 1, 2020 $2,093 CAP 21UNIT-INS-000694 Hallway Interior
Dec 1, 2020 $2,093 CAP 21UNIT-INS-000698 Hallway 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
avg $2,093
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,186 in fines
Dec 1, 2020 $2,093 CAP 21UNIT-INS-000695 Rear Sleeping Room Interior
Dec 1, 2020 $2,093 CAP 21UNIT-INS-000704 Sleeping room 1 1
12-G DCMR 305.3
Failure to repair, remove or cover peeling, chipping, flaking or abraded paint
avg $524
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,048 in fines
Dec 1, 2020 $524 CAP 21UNIT-INS-000707 Entire Unit 3
Dec 1, 2020 $524 CAP 21UNIT-INS-000708 Entire Unit 3
IPMC § 403.2
Failure to provide mechanical ventilation for bathroom or toilet room which discharges to the outdoors and does not recirculate air
avg $524
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,048 in fines
Dec 1, 2020 $524 CAP 21UNIT-INS-000707 Bathroom 3
Dec 1, 2020 $524 CAP 21UNIT-INS-000711 Bathroom 1
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.
avg $1,047
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,094 in fines
Dec 1, 2020 $1,047 CAP 21UNIT-INS-000695 Master Bathroom Interior
Dec 1, 2020 $1,047 CAP 21UNIT-INS-000698 Master Bathroom Interior
IPMC § 502.1
Failure to maintain bathtub, shower, lavatory, water closet or kitchen sink in a sanitary, safe working condition
avg $524
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,048 in fines
Dec 1, 2020 $524 CAP 21UNIT-INS-000694 Bathroom Interior
Dec 1, 2020 $524 CAP 21UNIT-INS-000697 Bathroom Interior
IPMC § 305.1
Failure to maintain interior of structure and equipment therein in good repair, structurally sound and in sanitary condition
avg $1,249
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,498 in fines
May 19, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04887 Laundry room/area Basement
May 19, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04887 Basement 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 witho
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $104 in fines
Jun 28, 2019 $104 CAP 19UNIT-INS-002295
IPMC § 604.1
Failure to provide occupied buildings with an electrical system in compliance with the requirements of Section 604 and Section 605 of the Property Maintenance Code
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,047 in fines
Dec 1, 2020 $1,047 CAP 21UNIT-INS-000708 Kitchen 3
IPMC § 605.2
Failure to have at least one receptacle in every bathroom
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $524 in fines
Dec 1, 2020 $524 CAP 21UNIT-INS-000708 Bathroom 3
IPMC § 505.3
Failure to maintain an adequate water supply system and/or failure to keep water supply system free from defects and leaks.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,047 in fines
Dec 1, 2020 $1,047 CAP 21UNIT-INS-000708 Bathroom 3
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 Octob
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,037 in fines
Jun 28, 2019 $1,037 CAP 19UNIT-INS-002295
IPMC § 506.2
Failure to keep every plumbing stack, vent, waste and sewer line free from obstructions, leaks, or defect.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,047 in fines
Dec 1, 2020 $1,047 CAP 21UNIT-INS-000707 Bathroom 3
12-G DCMR § 704.2
Failure to install or maintain single- or multiple-station smoke alarms in Groups R-2, R-3, and R-4, 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 · $2,075 in fines
Jun 28, 2019 $2,075 CAP 19UNIT-INS-002295
IPMC § 304.2
Failure to eliminate and repaint surfaces with peeling, flaking or chipped paint
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $519 in fines
Jun 28, 2019 $519 CAP 19UNIT-INS-002295
IPMC § 605.2
Failure to have receptacle outlets with the appropriate faceplate covers for the location
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $524 in fines
Dec 1, 2020 $524 CAP 21UNIT-INS-000704 Sleeping room 2 1
IPMC § 404.2
Failure to provide at least 3 feet of clear passageway between counter fronts and appliances or counter fronts and walls in kitchen
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,047 in fines
Dec 1, 2020 $1,047 CAP 21UNIT-INS-000704 Kitchen 1
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
Dec 1, 2020 $524 CAP 21UNIT-INS-000704 Apartment Entrance Door 1
IPMC § 601.2
Owner occupying or permitting another person to occupy the structure or premise where the required electrical and/or mechanical facilities are not properly maintained.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,047 in fines
Dec 1, 2020 $1,047 CAP 21UNIT-INS-000698 Left Sleeping Room Interior
IPMC § 505.4
Failure to provide water heating facilities which provide water at a minimum temperature of 110°F 43° C .
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,047 in fines
Dec 1, 2020 $1,047 CAP 21UNIT-INS-000697 Entire Unit Interior
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
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,093 in fines
Dec 1, 2020 $2,093 CAP 21UNIT-INS-000697 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 505.3
Failure to provide a water supply system which provides adequate volume and/or pressure at fixtures, devices, and appurtenances
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,047 in fines
Dec 1, 2020 $1,047 CAP 21UNIT-INS-000697 Bathroom 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 · $524 in fines
Dec 1, 2020 $524 CAP 21UNIT-INS-000696 Balcony door Interior
12-G DCMR §§ 108.1.1 and 108.1.1.5 (5)
Allowing a dangerous structure or premises to exist consisting of a building or structure, or part of the building or structure, that is likely to collapse partially or completely because of dilapidation, deteri
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,093 in fines
Dec 1, 2020 $2,093 CAP 21UNIT-INS-000696 Exterior Rear Entrance Door Exterior
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
May 19, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04887 Kitchen Interior
IPMC § 704.1
Failure to maintain in operable condition all systems, devices and equipment to detect a fire, actuate an alarm, or suppress or control a fire or any combination thereof in accordance with the Fire Code
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,499 in fines
May 19, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03898 Front Sleeping Room Interior
12-G DCMR § 302.1
Failure of the owner to maintain exterior property and premises in clean, safe and sanitary condition
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Jun 25, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIS-INS-00843 Side of building Exterior
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
Jun 25, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04541 Common Area Entire Building

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