700 51 st Street NE

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43
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$59,800
Fines (last 2 yrs)
77
Total violations
$101,131
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 $606
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Show details · 8 occurrences · $4,847 in fines
Oct 27, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00664 Cooking room Interior
Jun 5, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05282 Cooking room Interior
Feb 8, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-02879 Cooking room Interior
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Jan 25, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-02580 Bathroom Interior
Jan 25, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-02580 Cooking room Interior
Jan 16, 2024 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-02288 Bathroom Interior
May 3, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-03031 Kitchen Interior
May 3, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-03031 Kitchen Interior
12-G DCMR § 104.3
Failure to allow code official entry into the structure or premises at a reasonable time, for the purpose of inspecting and enforcing the Property Maintenance Code
avg $1,249
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Show details · 7 occurrences · $8,743 in fines
May 16, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03847 Entire Unit 4
May 16, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03851 Entire Unit 3
May 16, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03856 Entire Unit 2
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May 16, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03860 Entire Unit 4
May 16, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03861 Entire Unit 1
May 16, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03862 Entire Unit 3
May 16, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03865 Entire Unit 2
12-G DCMR § 302.1
Failure of the owner to maintain exterior property and premises in clean, safe and sanitary condition
avg $619
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Show details · 5 occurrences · $3,093 in fines
Dec 23, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIS-INS-02244 Rear Parking Lot Exterior
Apr 12, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIS-INS-00355 Rear of building Exterior
Apr 12, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIS-INS-00355 Rear Parking Lot Exterior
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Mar 29, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIS-INS-00296 Front of building Exterior
Mar 29, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIS-INS-00296 Rear of building Exterior
12-G DCMR § 704.1.3
Failure to keep all required portable fire extinguishers maintained in an efficient and safe operating condition
avg $2,486
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Show details · 5 occurrences · $12,432 in fines
May 16, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03864 Entire Building Interior
Apr 12, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-02998 Stairwell 3
Apr 12, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-02998 Stairwell 4
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Apr 12, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-02998 Stairwell 5
Aug 13, 2024 $2,436 CAP 24NOIE-INS-04350 Entire Building 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 $2,448
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $9,792 in fines
Jun 5, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04283 Front Sleeping Room Interior
Jun 5, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04283 Rear Sleeping Room Interior
Feb 8, 2024 $2,436 CAP 24NOIE-INS-02042 Rear Sleeping Room Interior
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Jan 16, 2024 $2,358 CAP 24NOIE-INS-01598 Sleeping room 2 Interior
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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 $2,469
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $7,406 in fines
Jan 8, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01451 Entire Unit Entire Building
Oct 27, 2025 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00410 Living room Interior
Jan 16, 2024 $2,358 CAP 24NOIE-INS-01598 Hallway 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
avg $1,239
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $3,716 in fines
Apr 12, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-02998 Stairwell 1
Apr 12, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-02998 Stairwell 3
Mar 29, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIE-INS-02691 Hallway Interior
IPMC § 601.2
Failure by owner to provide or maintain the required mechanical and electrical facilities
avg $1,226
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $3,677 in fines
Oct 27, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00410 Utility Closet Interior
Jun 5, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04283 Cooking room Interior
Jan 16, 2024 $1,179 CAP 24NOIE-INS-01598 Hallway Interior
IPMC § 304.12
failure to maintain handrails and guards in a firmly fastened manner, good condition and/ or capable of supporting normally imposed loads
avg $1,249
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $3,747 in fines
Oct 27, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00664 Common hallway Interior
Apr 12, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03993 Stairwell 1st to 2nd floor
Apr 12, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03993 Stairwell 3rd to 4th Floor
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 $1,228
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $3,685 in fines
Jun 5, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05282 Cooking room Interior
Feb 8, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIR-INS-02879 Cooking room Interior
Jan 25, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIR-INS-02580 Cooking room Interior
12-G DCMR § 402.2
Failure to provide common areas and stairways with sufficient illumination
avg $609
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,218 in fines
Mar 22, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-03735 Common hallway 2
Mar 22, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-03735 Common hallway 2nd to 3rd Floor
12-G DCMR § 702.6
(Failure to keep all illuminated ?Exit? signs illuminated when the building is occupied
avg $1,218
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,436 in fines
Aug 13, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIE-INS-04350 Apartment Entrance Door 1
Mar 22, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIE-INS-02610
IPMC § 502.1
Failure to maintain bathtub, shower, lavatory, water closet or kitchen sink in a sanitary, safe working condition
avg $608
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,215 in fines
Jun 5, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05282 Bathroom Interior
Jan 16, 2024 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-02288 Bathroom Interior
IPMC § 305.6
Failure to maintain interior doors that fit reasonably well within the frame
avg $125
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $250 in fines
Jun 5, 2025 $125 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05282 Apartment Entrance Door Interior
Jun 5, 2025 $125 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05282 Front Sleeping Room Interior
12-G DCMR § 310.2
Failure to install an approved carbon monoxide alarm in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms in dwelling units located in a building containing a fuel-burning appliance or a building which has an attached garage
avg $2,429
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,857 in fines
Jun 5, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04283 Hallway Interior
Jan 16, 2024 $2,358 CAP 24NOIE-INS-01598 Hallway Interior
IPMC § 305.1
Failure to maintain interior of structure and equipment therein in good repair, structurally sound and in sanitary condition
avg $1,234
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,467 in fines
Oct 27, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00664 Common hallway Interior
Feb 8, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIR-INS-02879 Cooking room Interior
IPMC § 304.13
Failure to maintain windows, skylights, door or frame in sound condition, good repair and weather tight
avg $625
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,250 in fines
Oct 27, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00664 Apartment Entrance Door Interior
Oct 27, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00664 Common hallway Interior
IPMC § 301.2
Failure to maintain premises in safe and sanitary condition or in compliance with this chapter of the Property Maintenance Code
avg $1,246
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,492 in fines
Jan 12, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01487 Entire Building Interior
Mar 22, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIE-INS-02610 Common hallway Entire Building
IPMC § 302.3
Failure to maintain sidewalk, walkway, driveway, stairs or similar area free of hazardous conditions
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $524 in fines
Feb 11, 2020 $524 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-02377 Side of building Exterior
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 · $524 in fines
Feb 11, 2020 $524 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-02377 Exterior Entrance Door Exterior
IPMC § 304.1.1
Permitting an unsafe exterior structural condition to exist on premises wherein exterior stairs, decks, porches, balconies and all similar appurtenances attached thereto, including guards and handrails, are not structurally sound, not prop
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,047 in fines
Feb 11, 2020 $1,047 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-02377 Common hallway 1st to 2nd Floor
12-G DCMR § 309.1
Failure of the owner to keep structure free from rodent infestation
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,218 in fines
Jan 25, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIR-INS-02580 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 505.4
Failure to provide water heating facilities which provide water at a minimum temperature of 110?F 43? C .
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,218 in fines
Jan 25, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIR-INS-02580 Cooking room Interior
IPMC § 505.4
Failure to properly install or maintain water heating facilities
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,218 in fines
Jan 25, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIR-INS-02580 Cooking room Interior
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 · $1,218 in fines
Jan 25, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIR-INS-02580 Cooking room 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 · $1,218 in fines
Mar 22, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIE-INS-02610 Common hallway Interior
12-G DCMR § 702.6
Failure to maintain all ?Exit? signs visible
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,218 in fines
Mar 29, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIE-INS-02691 Entrance door Interior/Exterior
12-G DCMR § 704.1.3
Failure maintain fire extinguishers in accordance with NFPA 10 as referenced in the Fire Code
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,436 in fines
Mar 29, 2024 $2,436 CAP 24NOIE-INS-02691 Entire Building Interior
12-G DCMR § 702.4
Failure to maintain the required emergency escape openings in accordance with the code in effect at the time of construction
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,436 in fines
Mar 29, 2024 $2,436 CAP 24NOIE-INS-02691 Side yard 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 · $2,436 in fines
Mar 29, 2024 $2,436 CAP 24NOIE-INS-02691 Entire Building Exterior
12-G DCMR ?? 108.1.1 and 108.1.1.1
A structure or attachment to a structure is unsafe or dangerous to the life, health, property or safety of the public or the occupants of the structure because it lacks minimum safeguards to protect or warn occupants i
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,549 in fines
Jan 8, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01451 Entire Building Interior
IPMC § 704.1.1
(Failure to inspect, test and maintain automatic sprinkler systems in accordance with NFPA 25
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,549 in fines
Jan 8, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02126 Entire Building Interior
IPMC § 505.1
Failure to provide kitchen sinks, lavatories, laundry facilities, bathtubs and showers that are supplied with hot or tempered and cold running water.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
Oct 27, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00410 Entire Unit Interior
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
Oct 27, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00664 Living room Interior
IPMC § 304.13.1
Failure to maintain glazing materials free from cracks and holes
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $125 in fines
Jun 5, 2025 $125 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05282 Bathroom Interior

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