424 Ridge Road SE

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3
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$2,499
Fines (last 2 yrs)
47
Total violations
$50,626
Total fines
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Violations

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 $2,118 8×
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Show details · 8 occurrences · $16,944 in fines
Oct 25, 2021 $2,118 CAP 22UNIT-INS-000609 Sleeping room 1 1
Oct 25, 2021 $2,118 CAP 22UNIT-INS-000609 Sleeping room 2 1
Oct 25, 2021 $2,118 CAP 22UNIT-INS-000616 Sleeping room 1 1
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Oct 25, 2021 $2,118 CAP 22UNIT-INS-000616 Sleeping room 2 1
Oct 25, 2021 $2,118 CAP 22UNIT-INS-000617 Sleeping room 1 1
Oct 25, 2021 $2,118 CAP 22UNIT-INS-000617 Sleeping room 2 1
Oct 25, 2021 $2,118 CAP 22UNIT-INS-000620 Sleeping Room 3
Oct 25, 2021 $2,118 CAP 22UNIT-INS-000621 Sleeping Room 3
IPMC § 604.3.1
Failure to replace electrical distribution equipment, motor circuits, power equipment, transformers, wire, cable, flexible cords, wiring devices, ground fault circuit interrupters, surge protectors, molded case circuit breakers, low-volt
avg $1,059 3×
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $3,177 in fines
Oct 25, 2021 $1,059 CAP 22UNIT-INS-000619 Kitchen 2
Oct 25, 2021 $1,059 CAP 22UNIT-INS-000620 Kitchen 3
Oct 25, 2021 $1,059 CAP 22UNIT-INS-000621 Kitchen 3
12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to correct cracked or loose plaster, holes, decayed wood, water damage and/or other defective surface conditions
avg $530 3×
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,590 in fines
Oct 25, 2021 $530 CAP 22UNIT-INS-000609 Bathroom 1
Oct 25, 2021 $530 CAP 22UNIT-INS-000616 Hallway 1
Oct 25, 2021 $530 CAP 22UNIT-INS-000617 Kitchen 1
IPMC § 504.1
Failure to properly install and maintain a plumbing fixture in working order
avg $530 3×
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,590 in fines
Oct 25, 2021 $530 CAP 22UNIT-INS-000609 Bathroom 1
Oct 25, 2021 $530 CAP 22UNIT-INS-000616 Kitchen 1
Oct 25, 2021 $530 CAP 22UNIT-INS-000617 Bathroom 1
12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to maintain interior surfaces in good, clean, and sanitary condition and good repair
avg $530 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,060 in fines
Oct 25, 2021 $530 CAP 22UNIT-INS-000619 Living room 3
Oct 25, 2021 $530 CAP 22UNIT-INS-000621 Bathroom 3
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IPMC § 605.2
Failure to have ground fault circuit interrupter protection for every new bathroom receptacle outlet
avg $530 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,060 in fines
Oct 25, 2021 $530 CAP 22UNIT-INS-000620 Bathroom 3
Oct 25, 2021 $530 CAP 22UNIT-INS-000621 Bathroom 3
IPMC § 302.3
Failure to maintain sidewalk, walkway, driveway, stairs or similar area in proper state of repair
avg $530 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,060 in fines
Oct 25, 2021 $530 CAP 22UNIT-INS-000616 Kitchen 1
Oct 25, 2021 $530 CAP 22UNIT-INS-000617 Kitchen 1
IPMC § 601.2
Failure by owner to provide or maintain the required mechanical and electrical facilities
avg $1,059 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,118 in fines
Oct 25, 2021 $1,059 CAP 22UNIT-INS-000609 Kitchen 1
Oct 25, 2021 $1,059 CAP 22UNIT-INS-000617 Kitchen 1
IPMC § 302.5
Failure to take proper precautions after pest elimination to eliminate rodent harborage and prevent re-infestation
avg $530 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,060 in fines
Oct 25, 2021 $530 CAP 22UNIT-INS-000609 Kitchen 1
Oct 25, 2021 $530 CAP 22UNIT-INS-000617 Kitchen 1
IPMC § 304.13
Failure to maintain windows, skylights, door or frame in sound condition, good repair and weather tight
avg $530 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,060 in fines
Oct 25, 2021 $530 CAP 22UNIT-INS-000609 Entrance door 1
Oct 25, 2021 $530 CAP 22UNIT-INS-000616 Entrance door 1
IPMC § 502.1
Failure to maintain bathtub, shower, lavatory, water closet or kitchen sink in a sanitary, safe working condition
avg $530 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,060 in fines
Oct 25, 2021 $530 CAP 22UNIT-INS-000609 Bathroom 1
Oct 25, 2021 $530 CAP 22UNIT-INS-000616 Bathroom 1
IPMC § 304.18.1
Failure to install and/or maintain in good working order, a deadbolt lock according to the manufacturer's specifications. For the purpose of this section, a sliding bolt shall not be considered an acceptable deadbolt lock
avg $1,059 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,118 in fines
Oct 25, 2021 $1,059 CAP 22UNIT-INS-000609 Apartment Entrance Door 1
Oct 25, 2021 $1,059 CAP 22UNIT-INS-000617 Apartment Entrance Door 1
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
Aug 17, 2020 $524 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-05797 Apartment Entrance Door Interior
IPMC § 604.3
Failure to correct electrical system that constitutes a hazard to the occupants or the structure
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,059 in fines
Oct 25, 2021 $1,059 CAP 22UNIT-INS-000621 Kitchen 3
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 · $2,118 in fines
Oct 25, 2021 $2,118 CAP 22UNIT-INS-000621 Hallway 3
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 · $1,047 in fines
Aug 17, 2020 $1,047 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-05797 Bathroom Interior
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 on the ceiling or wall outside of each separate sleepi
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,093 in fines
Aug 17, 2020 $2,093 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-05797 Hallway Interior
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 · $2,093 in fines
Aug 17, 2020 $2,093 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-05797 Sleeping Room 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
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,118 in fines
Oct 25, 2021 $2,118 CAP 22UNIT-INS-000617 Hallway 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
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,059 in fines
Oct 25, 2021 $1,059 CAP 22UNIT-INS-000616 Kitchen 1
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 · $1,059 in fines
Oct 25, 2021 $1,059 CAP 22UNIT-INS-000616 Kitchen 1
IPMC § 404.7
All Spaces occupied for food preparation purposes outside of a dwelling or sleeping unit do not contain suitable space and equipment to store, prepare and serve foods in a sanitary manner.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $530 in fines
Oct 25, 2021 $530 CAP 22UNIT-INS-000609 Kitchen 1
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 · $530 in fines
Oct 25, 2021 $530 CAP 22UNIT-INS-000609 Kitchen 1
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
Sep 29, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIS-INS-01859 Entire Building Interior/Exterior
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
Sep 29, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIS-INS-01859 Entire Yard Exterior
12-G DCMR § 704.3.2
Failure to install an approved permanent sign adjacent to each manual fire alarm box that reads: ?WHEN ALARM SOUNDS CALL FIRE DEPARTMENT,? where fire alarm systems are not monitored by a supervising station
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
Sep 29, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-06267 Entire Building Interior

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