535 Mellon Street SE

Ward 8 9 units Built c. 1939 Map ↗ Nearby buildings → LandlordHoward, Lazerrick
23
Total violations
$25,466
Total fines
0
In last 2 years
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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 $554 3×
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,662 in fines
Dec 9, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01258 Bathroom Basement
Dec 9, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01258 Entire Unit Basement
Dec 9, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01258 Kitchen Basement
IPMC § 605.1
Failure to install electrical equipment, wiring, or appliances in a safe and approved manner
avg $554 3×
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,662 in fines
Dec 9, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIE-INS-03721 Kitchen Basement
Dec 9, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIE-INS-03721 Kitchen Basement
Jan 19, 2022 $554 CAP 22UNIT-INS-003400 Kitchen 1
IPMC § 703.2
Failure to maintain all fire and smokestop doors in operable condition
avg $2,214 3×
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $6,642 in fines
Jan 19, 2022 $2,214 CAP 22UNIT-INS-003402 Apartment Entrance Door 1
Jan 19, 2022 $2,214 CAP 22UNIT-INS-003406 Apartment Entrance Door 2
Jan 19, 2022 $2,214 CAP 22UNIT-INS-003407 Apartment Entrance Door 2
IPMC § 304.13
Failure to maintain windows, skylights, door or frame in sound condition, good repair and weather tight
avg $554 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,108 in fines
Dec 9, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01258 Entire Unit Basement
Jan 19, 2022 $554 CAP 22UNIT-INS-003402 Apartment Entrance Door 1
IPMC § 604.3
Failure to correct electrical system that constitutes a hazard to the occupants or the structure
avg $1,107 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,214 in fines
Jan 19, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22UNIT-INS-003400 Living room 1
Jan 19, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22UNIT-INS-003407 Living room 2
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12-G DCMR ?? 108.1.1 and 108.1.1.3
Structure is unfit for human occupancy because the code official found the location of the structure constitutes a hazard to the occupants of the structure or to the public
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,214 in fines
Dec 9, 2022 $2,214 CAP 23NOIE-INS-03721 Entire Unit Basement
12-G DCMR § 305.4
Failure to maintain stairs and/or other walking surfaces in sound condition, good repair and free from hazardous conditions
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,107 in fines
Dec 9, 2022 $1,107 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01258 Entire Unit Basement
IPMC § 601.2
Owner occupying or permitting another person to occupy the structure or premises, which lacks the required mechanical and electrical facilities or owner occupying or permitting another person to occupy the structure or premise where the r
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,107 in fines
Dec 9, 2022 $1,107 CAP 23NOIE-INS-03721 Entire Unit Basement
IPMC § 604.3.2
Failure to replace electrical switches, receptacles and fixtures, including furnace, water heating, security system circuits, or power distribution circuits that have been exposed to fire
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,107 in fines
Dec 9, 2022 $1,107 CAP 23NOIE-INS-03721 Entire Unit Basement
12-G DCMR 305.3
Failure to repair, remove or cover peeling, chipping, flaking or abraded paint
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $554 in fines
Jan 19, 2022 $554 CAP 22UNIT-INS-003405 Bathroom 2
12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to maintain interior surfaces in good, clean, and sanitary condition and good repair
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $554 in fines
Jan 19, 2022 $554 CAP 22UNIT-INS-003400 Kitchen 1
12-G DCMR § 704.1.3
Failure maintain fire extinguishers in accordance with NFPA 10 as referenced in the Fire Code
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,214 in fines
Jan 19, 2022 $2,214 CAP 22UNIT-INS-003405 Kitchen 2
IPMC § 601.2
Failure by owner to provide or maintain the required mechanical and electrical facilities
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,107 in fines
Jan 19, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22UNIT-INS-003402 Kitchen 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 · $1,107 in fines
Jan 19, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22UNIT-INS-003406 Kitchen 2
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
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,107 in fines
Jan 19, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22UNIT-INS-003407 Kitchen 2

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