3003 Van Ness Street NW

Ward 3 624 units Built c. 1970 Map ↗ Nearby buildings → LandlordSmith Property Holdings Van N...

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This building's landlord, Smith Property Holdings Van Ness L.P., is one of the worst landlords in Ward 3. One of the 20 worst in the ward by total fines assessed.

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26
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$20,544
Fines (last 2 yrs)
36
Total violations
$37,052
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 $613 11×
1 tenant says this is still happening · Building-wide / common areas · ongoing for over a year · Last confirmed 16 days ago
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Show details · 11 occurrences · $6,741 in fines
Dec 24, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01800 Kitchen Interior
Dec 17, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01680 Bathroom Interior
Dec 17, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01680 Living room Interior
+8 more
Nov 25, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01252 Entire Unit Interior
Oct 24, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00631 Bathroom Interior
Oct 2, 2025 $609 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00071 Common hallway 3
Oct 2, 2025 $609 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00075 Common hallway 6
Oct 2, 2025 $609 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00076 Common hallway 11
Oct 2, 2025 $609 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00077 Common hallway 4
Sep 18, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-05564 Bathroom 3
Sep 18, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-05564 Sleeping Room 3
IPMC § 703.2
Failure to maintain all fire and smokestop doors in operable condition
avg $2,358 6×
1 tenant says this is still happening · Building-wide / common areas · ongoing for over a year · Last confirmed 16 days ago
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Show details · 6 occurrences · $14,148 in fines
Sep 21, 2023 $2,358 CAP 23NOIE-INS-06679 Apartment Entrance Door 5
Sep 20, 2023 $2,358 CAP 23NOIE-INS-06650 Apartment Entrance Door 4
Sep 20, 2023 $2,358 CAP 23NOIE-INS-06651 Apartment Entrance Door 4
+3 more
Sep 20, 2023 $2,358 CAP 23NOIE-INS-06655 Apartment Entrance Door 4
Sep 19, 2023 $2,358 CAP 23NOIE-INS-06642 Apartment Entrance Door 4
Sep 18, 2023 $2,358 CAP 23NOIE-INS-06610
IPMC § 305.1
Failure to maintain interior of structure and equipment therein in good repair, structurally sound and in sanitary condition
avg $1,248 4×
2 tenants say this is still happening · Building-wide / common areas · ongoing for over a year · Last confirmed 16 days ago
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $4,990 in fines
Apr 13, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04498 Garage 1
Nov 25, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01252 Entire Unit Interior
Nov 3, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00863 Cooking room Interior
+1 more
Oct 2, 2025 $1,218 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00077 Common hallway 4
12-G DCMR § 309.1
Failure of the owner to keep structure free from rodent infestation
avg $634 3×
2 tenants say this is still happening · Building-wide / common areas · ongoing for over a year · Last confirmed 16 days ago
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,901 in fines
Mar 30, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04125 Entire Unit Interior
Mar 22, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03871 Entire Unit Interior
Nov 25, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01252 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 502.1
Failure to maintain bathtub, shower, lavatory, water closet or kitchen sink in a sanitary, safe working condition
avg $613 3×
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,840 in fines
Dec 17, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01680 Bathroom Interior
Nov 25, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01252 Bathroom Interior
Sep 20, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-05640 Bathroom 4
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12-G DCMR § 602.3
Failure by owner or operator of any building who rents, leases, or lets one or more dwelling units, rooming units, dormitory or guestrooms on terms, either express or implied, to supply heat during a period starting no later than Oct
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,499 in fines
Nov 25, 2025 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00784 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 304.13
Failure to maintain windows, skylights, door or frame in sound condition, good repair and weather tight
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Nov 25, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01252 Entrance door Interior/Exterior
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 · $625 in fines
Nov 3, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00863 Cooking room Interior
12-G DCMR § 309.1
failure of owner to take proper precautions to prevent insect re-infestation after insect extermination
2 tenants say this is still happening · Building-wide / common areas · ongoing for over a year · Last confirmed 16 days ago
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Nov 3, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00863 Entire Unit Interior
12-G DCMR § 309.1
Failure to promptly exterminate structures in which insects are found by approved processes
2 tenants say this is still happening · Building-wide / common areas · ongoing for over a year · Last confirmed 16 days ago
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Oct 24, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00631 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 302.5
Failure to exterminate rodent harborage or infestation by approved processes which are not injurious to human health
1 tenant says this is still happening · Building-wide / common areas · ongoing for over a year · Last confirmed 16 days ago
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Oct 24, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00631 Entire Unit Interior
12-G DCMR § 304.7
Failure to maintain roof and flashing sound and tight or without defects that admit rain
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $609 in fines
Oct 2, 2025 $609 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00076 Common hallway 11
12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to maintain interior surfaces in good, clean, and sanitary condition and good repair
1 tenant says this is still happening · Building-wide / common areas · ongoing for over a year · Last confirmed 16 days ago
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $609 in fines
Oct 2, 2025 $609 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00076 Common hallway 11
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 · $590 in fines
Sep 19, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-05576 Kitchen 3

Tenant Reports

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Repairs ignored or delayed
1 tenant says this is still happening · Building-wide / common areas · ongoing for over a year · Last confirmed 16 days ago
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2 tenants reported this
Cockroaches or rodents
1 tenant says this is still happening · Building-wide / common areas · ongoing for over a year · Last confirmed 16 days ago
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2 tenants reported this
Water damage or mold
1 tenant says this is still happening · Building-wide / common areas · ongoing for over a year · Last confirmed 16 days ago
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2 tenants reported this
Broken fixtures or appliances
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1 tenant reported this
Leaking pipes or faucets
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1 tenant reported this

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