1511 W Street SE

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30
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$34,182
Fines (last 2 yrs)
31
Total violations
$34,772
Total fines
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Violations

IPMC § 305.1
Failure to maintain interior of structure and equipment therein in good repair, structurally sound and in sanitary condition
avg $1,234 4×
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $4,934 in fines
Oct 16, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00373 Bathroom 1
Oct 16, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00373 Cooking room 1
Sep 30, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIR-INS-07215 Bathroom Interior
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Sep 30, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIR-INS-07215 Cooking room Interior
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 $1,239 3×
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $3,716 in fines
Oct 16, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00240 Cooking room 1
Oct 16, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00240 Cooking room 1
Sep 30, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIE-INS-05044 Cooking room Interior
12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to correct cracked or loose plaster, holes, decayed wood, water damage and/or other defective surface conditions
avg $609 3×
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,827 in fines
Sep 30, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-07215 Bathroom Interior
Sep 30, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-07215 Eating room Interior
Sep 30, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-07215 Sleeping 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 on the ceiling or wall outside of each separate s
avg $2,468 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,935 in fines
Oct 16, 2025 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00240 Living room 1
Sep 30, 2024 $2,436 CAP 24NOIE-INS-05044 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 $2,468 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,935 in fines
Oct 16, 2025 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00240 Rear Sleeping Room 1
Sep 30, 2024 $2,436 CAP 24NOIE-INS-05044 Sleeping room 1 Interior
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IPMC § 504.1
Failure to properly install and maintain a plumbing fixture in working order
avg $625 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,250 in fines
Oct 16, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00373 Bathroom 1
Oct 16, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00373 Bathroom 1
12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to maintain interior surfaces in good, clean, and sanitary condition and good repair
avg $625 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,250 in fines
Oct 16, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00373 Entire Unit 1
Oct 16, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00373 Entire Unit 1
12-G DCMR § 302.1
Failure of the owner to maintain exterior property and premises in clean, safe and sanitary condition
avg $608 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,215 in fines
Oct 16, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIS-INS-01972 Front of building 1
Mar 31, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02686 Front yard Exterior
IPMC § 304.18
Failure to provide a rented dwelling unit with a device designed to provide security for the occupants and property within with respect to doors, windows, and hatchways
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,218 in fines
Sep 30, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIR-INS-07215 Utility Closet Interior
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
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $609 in fines
Sep 30, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-07215 Living room Interior
IPMC § 605.2
Failure to have receptacle outlets with the appropriate faceplate covers for the location
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $609 in fines
Sep 30, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-07215 Eating 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
Sep 30, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-07215 Cooking room Interior
IPMC § 305.6
Failure to maintain interior doors that fit reasonably well within the frame
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $122 in fines
Sep 30, 2024 $122 CAP 24NOIR-INS-07215 Common hallway 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 · $609 in fines
Sep 30, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-07215 Front of building Exterior
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 · $2,436 in fines
Sep 30, 2024 $2,436 CAP 24NOIE-INS-05044 Hallway Interior
12-G DCMR § 302.4
Failure to maintain premises or exterior property free from weeds or plant growth in excess of 8 inches
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Oct 16, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIS-INS-01972 Front of building Exterior
IPMC § 505.4
Failure to provide or maintain a water heater which has an approved combination temperature and pressure-relief valve and relief valve discharge pipe.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
Oct 16, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00373 Utility Room 1
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 · $125 in fines
Oct 16, 2025 $125 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00373 Apartment Entrance Door 1
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
Oct 16, 2025 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00240 Cooking room 1

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