1527 17 th Street SE

Ward 8 4 units Built c. 1941 Map ↗ Nearby buildings → LandlordRhett James
9
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$16,566
Fines (last 2 yrs)
9
Total violations
$16,566
Total fines
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Violations

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 $1,274
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Show details · 5 occurrences · $6,370 in fines
Jan 21, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02354 Cooking room Interior
Jan 21, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02354 Den Interior
Jan 21, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02354 Hallway Interior
+2 more
Jan 21, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02354 Living room Interior
Jan 21, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02354 Rear Sleeping Room Interior
12-G DCMR § 602.2
Failure to provide heating facilities for residential occupancies which are capable of maintaining a room temperature of 68?F20?C in all habitable rooms, bathrooms and toilet rooms.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,549 in fines
Jan 21, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01615 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 · $2,549 in fines
Jan 21, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01615 Rear Sleeping Room Interior
IPMC § 703.1
(Failure to maintain the required fire-resistance rating of fire-resistance-rated walls, fire stops, shaft enclosures, and/or partitions and floors
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,549 in fines
Jan 21, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01615 Entire Building Interior/Exterior
IPMC § 701.2
Failure of owner of the premises to provide and maintain code compliant fire safety facilities and equipment
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,549 in fines
Jan 21, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01615 Den Interior

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