5119 Fitch Street SE

Ward 7 15 units Built c. 1965 Map ↗ Nearby buildings → LandlordBenning Park Neighborhood... · 21 buildings

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This building's landlord, Benning Park Neighborhood Corporation, is one of the worst landlords in DC. Ranked #1 in Ward 7 by total fines assessed.

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36
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$39,131
Fines (last 2 yrs)
36
Total violations
$39,131
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 $1,241 4×
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $4,965 in fines
Mar 19, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03402 Hallway Interior
Mar 19, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03402 Sleeping room 1 Interior
Mar 18, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03363 Kitchen Interior
+1 more
Sep 26, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIR-INS-07154 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 $621 4×
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $2,484 in fines
Jul 10, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06223 Closet Interior
Mar 19, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03402 Bathroom Interior
Mar 18, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03363 Sleeping room 1 Interior
+1 more
Sep 26, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-07154 Bathroom 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 $1,249 3×
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $3,747 in fines
Mar 25, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-02637 Kitchen Interior
Mar 19, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-02529 Cooking room Interior
Mar 19, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-02529 Cooking 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 $1,249 3×
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $3,747 in fines
Mar 19, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03402 Hallway Interior
Mar 19, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03402 Sleeping room 2 Interior
Mar 19, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03402 Sleeping room 3 Interior
IPMC § 305.6
Failure to maintain interior doors that fit reasonably well within the frame
avg $122 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $244 in fines
Sep 26, 2024 $122 CAP 24NOIR-INS-07154 Closet door Interior
Sep 26, 2024 $122 CAP 24NOIR-INS-07154 Living room Interior
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IPMC § 601.2
Failure by owner to provide or maintain the required mechanical and electrical facilities
avg $1,249 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,498 in fines
Mar 25, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-02637 Sleeping room 2 Interior
Mar 25, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-02637 Sleeping room 3 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 $2,499 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,998 in fines
Mar 19, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-02529 Sleeping room 1 Interior
Mar 19, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-02529 Sleeping room 2 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 26, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-07154 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 · $609 in fines
Sep 26, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-07154 Front of building Exterior
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 · $609 in fines
Sep 26, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-07154 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 504.1
Failure to properly install and maintain a plumbing fixture in working order
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Mar 18, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03363 Bathroom 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 · $2,499 in fines
Mar 18, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-02494 Kitchen 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 · $2,499 in fines
Mar 18, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-02494 Hallway Interior
12-G DCMR § 310.2
Failure to install an approved carbon monoxide alarm in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms in dwelling units located in a building containing a fuel-burning appliance or a building which has an attached garage
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,499 in fines
Mar 18, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-02494 Hallway Interior
12-G DCMR § 309.1
failure of owner to take proper precautions to prevent insect re-infestation after insect extermination
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Mar 18, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03363 Entire Unit 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 wit
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $125 in fines
Mar 18, 2025 $125 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03363 Living room Exterior
IPMC § 305.6
Failure to maintain interior doors that are securely attached to jambs, headers or tracks as intended by the manufacturer of the attachment hardware
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $125 in fines
Mar 19, 2025 $125 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03402 Closet door Interior
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 · $625 in fines
Mar 19, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03402 Cooking room Interior
IPMC § 304.5
Failure to maintain foundation wall free from open cracks or breaks
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Jul 10, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06223 Front of building Exterior
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 · $625 in fines
Jul 10, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06223 Entrance door 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
Jul 10, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04963 Hallway Interior
12-G DCMR § 309.1
Failure of the occupant or tenant to keep structure free from insect infestation
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Jul 10, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06223 Entire Unit 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 · $625 in fines
Jul 10, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIS-INS-00965 Front Parking Lot Exterior

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