5940 14 th Street NW

Ward 4 22 units Built c. 1951 Map ↗ Nearby buildings → LandlordDoreen 14th St NW LLC · 5 buildings

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This building's landlord, Doreen 14th St NW LLC, is one of the worst landlords in Ward 4. One of the 20 worst in the ward by total fines assessed.

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16
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$24,983
Fines (last 2 yrs)
16
Total violations
$24,983
Total fines
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Violations

12-G DCMR § 704.1.3
Failure keep all required portable fire extinguishers visible and readily accessible
avg $2,549 3×
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $7,647 in fines
Feb 19, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-02207 Common hallway 1
Feb 19, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-02207 Common hallway 2
Feb 19, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-02207 Common hallway 3
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 on the ceiling or wall outside of each separate s
avg $2,549 2×
+ I can confirm this is still happening
Show details · 2 occurrences · $5,098 in fines
Feb 19, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-02204 Hallway Interior
Feb 19, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-02204 Living room 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
avg $2,549 2×
+ I can confirm this is still happening
Show details · 2 occurrences · $5,098 in fines
Feb 19, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-02204 Sleeping room 1 Interior
Feb 19, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-02204 Sleeping room 2 Interior
IPMC § 502.1
Failure to maintain bathtub, shower, lavatory, water closet or kitchen sink in a sanitary, safe working condition
avg $638 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,276 in fines
Feb 19, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03043 Bathroom Interior
Feb 19, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03043 Bathroom Interior
IPMC § 505.4
Failure to provide water heating facilities which provide water at a minimum temperature of 110?F 43? C .
avg $1,274 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,548 in fines
Feb 19, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03043 Bathroom Interior
Feb 19, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03043 Cooking room Interior
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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 · $638 in fines
Feb 19, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03043 Bathroom Interior
12-G DCMR § 702.6
Failure to have a means of egress indicated with approved ?Exit? signs as required by the Building Code
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,274 in fines
Feb 19, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIE-INS-02207 Common hallway 3
IPMC § 403.2
Failure to provide proper ventilation for bathroom or toilet room
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $638 in fines
Feb 19, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03043 Bathroom 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 · $638 in fines
Feb 19, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03043 Living room Interior/Exterior
IPMC § 305.6
Failure to maintain interior doors that fit reasonably well within the frame
+ I can confirm this is still happening
Show details · 1 occurrence · $128 in fines
Feb 19, 2026 $128 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03043 Sleeping room 2 Interior

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