4917 1 st Street NW

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22
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$20,742
Fines (last 2 yrs)
31
Total violations
$27,497
Total fines
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Violations

12-G DCMR 305.3
Failure to repair, remove or cover peeling, chipping, flaking or abraded paint
avg $601
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Show details · 6 occurrences · $3,608 in fines
Jan 9, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02146 Entire Unit 2
Jan 9, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02154 Laundry room/area Basement
Jan 8, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02115 Bathroom 2
+3 more
Jan 7, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02076 Living room Basement
May 4, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-05056 Bathroom Interior
May 4, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-05056 Hallway Interior
IPMC § 601.2
Failure by owner to provide or maintain the required mechanical and electrical facilities
avg $1,249
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Show details · 5 occurrences · $6,245 in fines
Jan 29, 2026 $1,249 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01787 Living room 2
Jan 29, 2026 $1,249 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01787 Utility Closet 2
Jan 9, 2026 $1,249 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01465 Entire Unit 2
+2 more
Jan 9, 2026 $1,249 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01465 Kitchen 2
Jan 9, 2026 $1,249 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01465 Living room 2
IPMC § 304.13
Failure to maintain windows, skylights, door or frame in sound condition, good repair and weather tight
avg $578
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,733 in fines
Dec 5, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01443 Entire Unit Interior/Exterior
May 4, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-05056 Bathroom Interior
May 4, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-05056 Closet door Interior
IPMC § 605.1
Failure to install electrical equipment, wiring, or appliances in a safe and approved manner
avg $625
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,250 in fines
Jan 29, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01787 Kitchen 2
Jan 9, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01465 Kitchen 2
IPMC § 305.1
Failure to maintain interior of structure and equipment therein in good repair, structurally sound and in sanitary condition
avg $1,107
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,214 in fines
May 4, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-05056 Entire Unit Interior
May 4, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-05056 Living room Interior
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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 $1,107
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,214 in fines
May 4, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-05056 Bathroom Interior
May 4, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-05056 Cooking room Interior
12-G DCMR § 304.14
Failure to maintain all openings to the external air between March 15 and November 15 with tightly fitting screens of minimum 16 mesh per inch 16 mesh per 25mm and/or failure to maintain every screen door used for insect control wit
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $111 in fines
May 4, 2022 $111 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-05056 Sleeping Room 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 · $625 in fines
Jan 7, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIS-INS-00021 Rear of building Exterior
IPMC § 401.2
Owner providing, occupying, or allowing occupancy of premises not in compliance with light, ventilation or space requirements of this chapter
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
Jan 7, 2026 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02076 Entire Unit Basement
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 8, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02115 Entire Unit 2
IPMC § 403.2
Failure to provide proper ventilation for bathroom or toilet room
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Jan 8, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02115 Bathroom 2
IPMC § 304.13.2
Failure to maintain every window, other than a fixed window, in an easily openable manner and/or capable of being held in position by window hardware
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Jan 9, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02146 Sleeping Room 2
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 · $625 in fines
Jan 9, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02146 Kitchen 2
IPMC § 305.6
Failure to maintain interior doors that fit reasonably well within the frame
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $125 in fines
Jan 9, 2026 $125 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02146 Entire Unit 2
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 · $625 in fines
Jan 9, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02146 Bathroom 2
12-G DCMR § 702.4
Failure to have the required emergency escape and rescue openings operational from the inside of the room without the use of keys or tools
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,499 in fines
Jan 29, 2026 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01787 Sleeping Room 2
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 including basements and cellars but not including crawl spaces and uninhabitable attics
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,499 in fines
Jan 29, 2026 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01787 Entire Unit 2

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