2420 Elvans Road SE

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29
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$31,886
Fines (last 2 yrs)
37
Total violations
$38,072
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 7×
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Show details · 7 occurrences · $4,359 in fines
Nov 20, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01188 Bathroom Interior
Nov 20, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01188 Hallway Interior
Jan 13, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-01885 Closet Interior
+4 more
Jan 13, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-01885 Hallway Interior
Jan 13, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-01885 Sleeping Room Interior
Jan 8, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-01775 Kitchen Interior
Apr 25, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-04337 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
avg $2,537 4×
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $10,146 in fines
Mar 26, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-02796 Sleeping room 1 1
Mar 26, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-02796 Sleeping room 2 Interior
Mar 26, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-02796 Sleeping room 3 Interior
+1 more
Sep 16, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-06088 Sleeping room 2 Interior
12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to maintain interior surfaces in good, clean, and sanitary condition and good repair
avg $634 3×
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,901 in fines
Mar 26, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03990 Hallway Interior
Mar 26, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03990 Living room Interior
Jan 13, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-01885 Bathroom 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 $1,122 3×
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $3,367 in fines
Sep 16, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07971 Living room Interior
Sep 29, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-07482 Hallway Interior
Sep 29, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-07482 Living 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 $2,524 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $5,048 in fines
Mar 26, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-02796 Hallway Interior
Jan 13, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-01359 Hallway Interior
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12-G DCMR § 309.1
Failure of the owner to keep structure free from rodent infestation
avg $617 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,234 in fines
Jan 8, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-01775 Entire Unit Interior
Nov 26, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-01060 Closet Interior
IPMC § 304.13
Failure to maintain windows, skylights, door or frame in sound condition, good repair and weather tight
avg $578 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,155 in fines
Sep 16, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07971 Apartment Entrance Door Exterior
Sep 29, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-07482 Apartment Entrance Door Interior
IPMC § 305.6
Failure to maintain interior doors capable of being opened and closed properly
avg $124 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $247 in fines
Jan 13, 2025 $125 CAP 25NOIR-INS-01885 Sleeping Room Interior
Apr 25, 2024 $122 CAP 24NOIR-INS-04337 Entire Unit Interior
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 $125 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $250 in fines
Sep 16, 2025 $125 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07971 Hallway Interior
Jan 13, 2025 $125 CAP 25NOIR-INS-01885 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 $1,249 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,498 in fines
Sep 16, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07971 Living room Interior
Sep 16, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07971 Sleeping room 2 Interior
12-G DCMR § 702.6
Failure to maintain all “Exit” signs visible
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,059 in fines
Sep 29, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-07482 Common hallway 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 · $530 in fines
Sep 29, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-07482 Bathroom Interior
12-G DCMR § 309.1
failure of owner to take proper precautions to prevent rodent re-infestation after rodent extermination
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,218 in fines
Apr 25, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIR-INS-04337 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 302.5
Failure to exterminate rodent harborage or infestation by approved processes which are not injurious to human health
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Sep 16, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07971 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 601.2
Failure by owner to provide or maintain the required mechanical and electrical facilities
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
Sep 16, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-06088 Cooking room 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 · $638 in fines
Mar 26, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03990 Apartment Entrance Door Interior/Exterior
12-G DCMR § 309.1
Failure to promptly exterminate structures in which rodents are found by approved processes
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,274 in fines
Mar 26, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03990 Entire Unit 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
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,274 in fines
Mar 26, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIE-INS-02796 Cooking room Interior

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