2440 Virginia Avenue NW

Ward 2 122 units Built c. 1963 Map ↗ Nearby buildings → LandlordColumbia Plaza LP · 3 buildings

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This building's landlord, Columbia Plaza LP, is one of the worst landlords in Ward 2. One of the 20 worst in the ward by total fines assessed.

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26
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$19,839
Fines (last 2 yrs)
27
Total violations
$20,886
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 $636 8×
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Show details · 8 occurrences · $5,091 in fines
Feb 22, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03156 Living room Interior
Feb 22, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03157 Bathroom Interior
Feb 22, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03158 Bathroom Interior
+5 more
Feb 22, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03158 Bathroom Interior
Feb 22, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03160 Bathroom Interior
Feb 22, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03164 Bathroom Interior
Feb 22, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03164 Bathroom Interior
Oct 1, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00030 Bathroom Interior
IPMC § 304.2
Failure to eliminate and repaint surfaces with peeling, flaking or chipped paint
avg $638 5×
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Show details · 5 occurrences · $3,190 in fines
Feb 22, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03159 Bathroom Interior
Feb 22, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03161 Bathroom Interior
Feb 22, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03162 Closet door Interior
+2 more
Feb 22, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03164 Bathroom Interior
Feb 22, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03164 Sleeping room 1 Interior
12-G DCMR 305.3
Failure to repair, remove or cover peeling, chipping, flaking or abraded paint
avg $634 3×
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,901 in fines
Feb 22, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03154 Master Bathroom Interior
Feb 22, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03155 Bathroom Interior
Oct 1, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00030 Sleeping Room Interior
IPMC § 502.1
Failure to maintain bathtub, shower, lavatory, water closet or kitchen sink in a sanitary, safe working condition
avg $638 3×
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,914 in fines
Feb 22, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03159 Bathroom Interior
Feb 22, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03160 Cooking room Interior
Feb 22, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03164 Bathroom Interior
12-G DCMR § 702.6
(Failure to keep all illuminated ?Exit? signs illuminated when the building is occupied
avg $1,274 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,548 in fines
Feb 22, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIE-INS-02284 Common hallway 11
Feb 22, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIE-INS-02284 Common hallway 12
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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 in each room used for sleeping purposes
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,549 in fines
Feb 22, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-02293 Sleeping room 2 Interior
IPMC § 304.10
Failure to maintain exterior stairway, deck, porch, balcony, or any appurtenance attached thereto in a structurally sound manner, in good repair, with proper anchorage and capable of supporting the imposed loads
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,274 in fines
Feb 22, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03163 Balcony Exterior
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 22, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03158 Sleeping room 1 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 · $125 in fines
Oct 1, 2025 $125 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00030 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 302.5
Failure to maintain structures and exterior property free from rodent harborage and infestation
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $609 in fines
Sep 9, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-06741 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 604.3.1
Failure to replace electrical distribution equipment, motor circuits, power equipment, transformers, wire, cable, flexible cords, wiring devices, ground fault circuit interrupters, surge protectors, molded case circuit breakers, low-volt
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,047 in fines
Sep 28, 2020 $1,047 CAP 20UNIT-INS-006122 Kitchen 1

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