605 53 rd Street SE

Ward 7 ANC 7E 12 units Built c. 1965 Map ↗ Nearby buildings → Print flyer ↗
60
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$58,858
Fines (last 2 yrs)
67
Total violations
$62,634
Total fines
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Violations

12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to correct cracked or loose plaster, holes, decayed wood, water damage and/or other defective surface conditions
avg $623 18×
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Show details · 18 occurrences · $11,218 in fines
Nov 4, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00908 Bathroom Interior
Nov 4, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00908 Entire Unit Interior
Nov 4, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00908 Entire Unit Interior
+15 more
Nov 3, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00803 Sleeping room 2 Interior
Oct 14, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00317 Entire Unit Interior
Oct 3, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00107 Cooking room 1
Oct 3, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00107 Utility Room 1
Aug 5, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06863 Bathroom Interior
Aug 5, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06863 Sleeping room 1 Interior
Jun 11, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05354 Bathroom Interior
Jun 11, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05354 Cooking room Interior
Jun 11, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05354 Sleeping room 1 Interior
May 7, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04577 Bathroom Interior
May 7, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04577 Hallway Interior
May 7, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04577 Sleeping room 2 Interior
Apr 15, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04063 Entire Unit Interior
Feb 14, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-03031 Cooking room Interior
Feb 14, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-03031 Utility Access Service Closet 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 $1,245
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Show details · 7 occurrences · $8,712 in fines
Nov 3, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00803 Entire Unit Interior
Jun 11, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05354
May 7, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04577 Sleeping room 1 Interior
+4 more
May 7, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04577 Sleeping room 2 Interior
May 7, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04577 Stairwell Interior
Apr 15, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04063 Entire Unit Interior
Sep 16, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIR-INS-06848 Entire Unit 2
IPMC § 502.1
Failure to maintain bathtub, shower, lavatory, water closet or kitchen sink in a sanitary, safe working condition
avg $625
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Show details · 6 occurrences · $3,750 in fines
Nov 4, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00908 Bathroom Interior
Nov 4, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00908 Bathroom Interior
Nov 4, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00908 Bathroom Interior
+3 more
Nov 4, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00908 Bathroom Interior
Oct 3, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00107 Bathroom 1
Aug 5, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06863 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 · 6 occurrences · $7,494 in fines
Nov 3, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00803 Kitchen Interior
Nov 3, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00803 Sleeping room 1 Interior
Oct 3, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00107 Closet 1
+3 more
Aug 5, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06863 Bathroom Interior
Jun 11, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05354 Bathroom Interior
May 7, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04577 Cooking room Interior
12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to maintain interior surfaces in good, clean, and sanitary condition and good repair
avg $609
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $2,436 in fines
Feb 14, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-03031 Cooking room Interior
Feb 14, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-03031 Hallway Interior
Feb 14, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-03031 Right Sleeping Room Interior
+1 more
Feb 14, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-03031 Utility Access Service Closet Interior
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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
avg $124
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $494 in fines
May 7, 2025 $125 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04577 Entrance door Interior
Apr 15, 2025 $125 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04063 Entire Unit Interior
Sep 16, 2024 $122 CAP 24NOIR-INS-06848 Sleeping room 3 2
+1 more
Feb 14, 2024 $122 CAP 24NOIR-INS-03031 Apartment Entrance Door Interior
IPMC § 601.2
Failure by owner to provide or maintain the required mechanical and electrical facilities
avg $1,249
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,498 in fines
Nov 4, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00543 Entire Unit Interior
Aug 5, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05338 Entire Unit 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
avg $2,499
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,998 in fines
Nov 3, 2025 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00478 Hallway Interior
May 7, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03394 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 on the ceiling or wall outside of each separate s
avg $2,499
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,998 in fines
Nov 3, 2025 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00478 Hallway Interior
May 7, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03394 Hallway Interior
IPMC § 305.6
Failure to maintain interior doors capable of being opened and closed properly
avg $124
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $247 in fines
Nov 3, 2025 $125 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00803 Entire Unit Interior
Sep 16, 2024 $122 CAP 24NOIR-INS-06848 Entire Unit 2
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
avg $125
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $250 in fines
Jun 11, 2025 $125 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05354 Cooking room Interior
Jun 11, 2025 $125 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05354 Sleeping room 1 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
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,498 in fines
May 7, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03394 Cooking room Interior
Mar 13, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-02444 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 · $2,436 in fines
Sep 16, 2024 $2,436 CAP 24NOIR-INS-06848 Entire Unit 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 16, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-06848 Apartment Entrance Door 2
IPMC § 605.2
Failure to have receptacle outlets with the appropriate faceplate covers for the location
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Apr 15, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04063 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 302.5
Failure to maintain structures and exterior property free from rodent harborage and infestation
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Apr 15, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04063 Entire Unit 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 · $625 in fines
Jun 11, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05354 Entire Unit 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 · $625 in fines
Jun 11, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05354 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 in each room used for sleeping purposes
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,499 in fines
Jun 11, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04331 Sleeping room 2 Interior
IPMC § 304.18.1
Failure to equip door providing entry to a dwelling unit, rooming unit or housekeeping unit that is rented with a deadbolt lock designed to be readily openable from the side from which egress is to be made without the need for keys, spe
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
Oct 8, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00142 Apartment Entrance Door Interior
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
Nov 3, 2025 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00478 Entire Building Interior
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 · $1,249 in fines
Nov 4, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00543 Bathroom Interior

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