608 Mellon Street SE

Ward 8 4 units Built c. 1936 Map ↗ Nearby buildings → LandlordGerald P Johnson
29
Total violations
$26,748
Total fines
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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 $581
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Show details · 8 occurrences · $4,648 in fines
Nov 13, 2023 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-00973 Bathroom Interior
Nov 13, 2023 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-00973 Closet Interior
Nov 13, 2023 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-00973 Closet Interior
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Nov 13, 2023 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-00973 Cooking room Interior
Nov 13, 2023 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-00973 Living room Interior
Nov 13, 2023 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-00973 Sleeping Room Interior
Aug 24, 2022 $554 CAP 22NOIR-INS-02607 Entire Unit Interior
Aug 24, 2022 $554 CAP 22NOIR-INS-02607 Living 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 $1,155
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $3,465 in fines
Nov 13, 2023 $1,179 CAP 24NOIR-INS-00973 Bathroom Interior
Nov 13, 2023 $1,179 CAP 24NOIR-INS-00973 Hallway Interior
Aug 24, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22NOIR-INS-02607 Entire Unit Interior
12-G DCMR § 309.1
Failure of the owner to keep structure free from rodent infestation
avg $1,143
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,286 in fines
Nov 13, 2023 $1,179 CAP 24NOIR-INS-00973 Entire Unit Interior
Aug 24, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22NOIR-INS-02607 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 304.13
Failure to maintain windows, skylights, door or frame in sound condition, good repair and weather tight
avg $590
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,180 in fines
Nov 13, 2023 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-00973 Bathroom Interior
Nov 13, 2023 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-00973 Closet door Interior
IPMC § 601.2
Failure by owner to provide or maintain the required mechanical and electrical facilities
avg $1,179
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,358 in fines
Nov 13, 2023 $1,179 CAP 24NOIE-INS-00653 Cooking room Interior
Nov 13, 2023 $1,179 CAP 24NOIE-INS-00653 Sleeping room 1 Interior
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IPMC § 605.2
Failure to have receptacle outlets with the appropriate faceplate covers for the location
avg $572
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,144 in fines
Nov 13, 2023 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-00973 Cooking room Interior
Aug 24, 2022 $554 CAP 22NOIR-INS-02607 Kitchen Interior
12-G DCMR § 302.1
Failure of the owner to maintain exterior property and premises in clean, safe and sanitary condition
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $609 in fines
Mar 5, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIS-INS-00247 Entire Yard Exterior
12-G DCMR ?? 310.1, 310.2, 310.3, 310.4, 310.5, 310.6
Failure to install approved or properly maintain carbon monoxide detection system in compliance with the code and NFPA 720.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,358 in fines
Nov 13, 2023 $2,358 CAP 24NOIE-INS-00653 Hallway 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 · $1,179 in fines
Nov 13, 2023 $1,179 CAP 24NOIR-INS-00973 Entire Unit Interior
12-G DCMR § 402.2
Failure to provide common areas and stairways with sufficient illumination
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $590 in fines
Nov 13, 2023 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-00973 Common hallway 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 · $2,358 in fines
Nov 13, 2023 $2,358 CAP 24NOIE-INS-00653 Hallway Interior
IPMC § 305.1
Failure to maintain interior of structure and equipment therein in good repair, structurally sound and in sanitary condition
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,179 in fines
Nov 13, 2023 $1,179 CAP 24NOIR-INS-00973 Cooking room 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 · $1,179 in fines
Nov 13, 2023 $1,179 CAP 24NOIE-INS-00653 Cooking room Interior
12-G DCMR § 102.5
Failure to make repairs, maintenance work, alterations or installations caused directly or indirectly by the enforcement of the Property Maintenance Code in a workmanlike manner
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,107 in fines
Aug 24, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22NOIR-INS-02607 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 304.2
Failure to eliminate and repaint surfaces with peeling, flaking or chipped paint
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $554 in fines
Aug 24, 2022 $554 CAP 22NOIR-INS-02607 Entire Unit 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 · $554 in fines
Aug 24, 2022 $554 CAP 22NOIR-INS-02607 Bathroom Interior

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