4001 South Capitol Street SW

Ward 8 215 units Built c. 1947 Map ↗ Nearby buildings → LandlordSouth Capitol Improvements LLC
15
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$14,442
Fines (last 2 yrs)
35
Total violations
$36,767
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 $573
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Show details · 8 occurrences · $4,585 in fines
Jan 6, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02044 Living room/sleeping room 5
Dec 15, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01527 Sleeping room 2 2
Dec 15, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01528 Sleeping Room 2
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Dec 20, 2023 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-01699 Laundry room/area Interior
Aug 6, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-06447 Entire Unit Interior
Aug 6, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-06448 Entire Unit Interior
Aug 6, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-06449 Entire Unit Interior
Aug 6, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-06449 Entire Unit Interior
12-G DCMR ?? 108.1.1 and 108.1.1.5 (3)
Allowing a dangerous structure or premises to exist consisting of any portion of a building, structure or appurtenance that has been damaged by fire, earthquake, wind, flood, deterioration, neglect, abandonment,
avg $2,194
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Show details · 5 occurrences · $10,971 in fines
Sep 15, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-06063 Cooking room 1
Aug 6, 2021 $2,118 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-06447 Entire Unit Interior
Aug 6, 2021 $2,118 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-06448 Entire Unit Interior
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Aug 6, 2021 $2,118 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-06449 Entire Unit Interior
Aug 6, 2021 $2,118 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-06449 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 305.1
Failure to maintain interior of structure and equipment therein in good repair, structurally sound and in sanitary condition
avg $1,202
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $3,607 in fines
Jan 6, 2026 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02043 Cooking room 5
Dec 20, 2023 $1,179 CAP 24NOIR-INS-01699 Cooking room Interior
Dec 20, 2023 $1,179 CAP 24NOIR-INS-01699 Laundry room/area Interior
IPMC § 304.13
Failure to maintain windows, skylights, door or frame in sound condition, good repair and weather tight
avg $608
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,215 in fines
Oct 23, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00587 Rear Sleeping Room 4
Nov 15, 2023 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-01033 Common hallway Interior
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 · $530 in fines
Aug 6, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-06449 Entire Unit Interior
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IPMC § 702.3
Failure to make all means of egress doors readily openable from the side from which egress is to be made without the need for keys, special knowledge or effort
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,358 in fines
Aug 14, 2023 $2,358 CAP 23NOIE-INS-06224 Common hallway 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 · $590 in fines
Aug 14, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-04819 Rear of building Exterior
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 · $1,179 in fines
Aug 14, 2023 $1,179 CAP 23NOIR-INS-04819 Rear of building Exterior
12-G DCMR § 702.6
(Failure to keep all illuminated ?Exit? signs illuminated when the building is occupied
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,179 in fines
Aug 14, 2023 $1,179 CAP 23NOIE-INS-06224 Rear of building Exterior
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 · $590 in fines
Sep 6, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-05309 Trash room 3
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 · $590 in fines
Dec 20, 2023 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-01699 Bathroom Interior
12-G DCMR § 309.1
Failure of the occupant or tenant to keep structure free from insect infestation
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,179 in fines
Dec 20, 2023 $1,179 CAP 24NOIR-INS-01699 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 504.1
Failure to properly install and maintain a plumbing fixture in working order
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $609 in fines
Jul 25, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-05874 Bathroom Interior
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 · $609 in fines
Jul 25, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-05874 Kitchen Interior
IPMC § 304.13.1
Failure to maintain glazing materials free from cracks and holes
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $122 in fines
Aug 13, 2024 $122 CAP 24NOIR-INS-06235 Living room Interior
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 · $1,218 in fines
Dec 13, 2024 $1,218 CAP 25NOIE-INS-00992 Entire Building Entire Building
IPMC § 304.18
Failure to provide a rented dwelling unit with a device designed to provide security for the occupants and property within with respect to doors, windows, and hatchways
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
Oct 20, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00461 Entrance door 1
12-G DCMR § 102.2
Failure to maintain in good working order equipment, systems, devices or safeguards required by the Property Maintenance Code or previous regulation or code under which the structure or premises was constructed, altered or repaired
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,499 in fines
Oct 20, 2025 $2,499 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00461 Rear Parking Lot Basement
IPMC § 302.3
Failure to maintain sidewalk, walkway, driveway, stairs or similar area in proper state of repair
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Oct 23, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00587 Entire Building Exterior
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 · $625 in fines
Jan 6, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02044 Entire Unit 5
IPMC § 302.7
Failure to maintain all accessory structures, including detached garages, fences and walls structurally sound and in good repair
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $638 in fines
Apr 3, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04281 Garage Exterior

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