2553 Elvans Road SE

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2
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$3,748
Fines (last 2 yrs)
27
Total violations
$30,776
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 $517
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Show details · 6 occurrences · $3,104 in fines
Jun 17, 2019 $519 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-04176 Kitchen 2
Jun 17, 2019 $519 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-04176 Living room 2
Jun 17, 2019 $519 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-04177 Kitchen 4
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Jun 17, 2019 $519 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-04177 Living room 4
Jun 17, 2019 $519 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-04177 Sleeping room 1 4
Oct 26, 2018 $509 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-00793
12-G DCMR § 704.2
Failure to install or maintain single- or multiple-station smoke alarms in Groups R-2, R-3, and R-4, and dwellings not regulated as Group R occupancies, regardless of occupant load in each room used for sleeping purposes
avg $2,075
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $6,225 in fines
Jun 17, 2019 $2,075 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-04177 Sleeping room 1 4
Jun 17, 2019 $2,075 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-04177 Sleeping room 2 4
Jun 17, 2019 $2,075 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-04177 Sleeping room 3 4
IPMC § 301.2
Failure to maintain premises in safe and sanitary condition or in compliance with this chapter of the Property Maintenance Code
avg $1,037
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,074 in fines
Jun 17, 2019 $1,037 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-04176 Kitchen 2
Jun 17, 2019 $1,037 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-04177 Kitchen 4
IPMC § 304.13
Failure to maintain windows, skylights, door or frame in sound condition, good repair and weather tight
avg $519
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,038 in fines
Jun 17, 2019 $519 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-04176 Sleeping room 1 2
Jun 17, 2019 $519 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-04177 Hallway 4
IPMC § 704.4
Failure to interconnect smoke alarms so that the activation of one alarm will activate all of the alarms in the individual unit, where more than one smoke alarm is required to be installed within an individual dwelling unit in Group R-2, R-3
avg $2,075
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,150 in fines
Jun 17, 2019 $2,075 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-04176 Sleeping room 1 2
Jun 17, 2019 $2,075 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-04176 Sleeping room 2 2
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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
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,017 in fines
Oct 26, 2018 $1,017 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-00793
12-G DCMR § 305.3.1
Failure to properly eliminate peeling, flaking, chipping and defective paint in a pre-1978 structure in accordance with the regulations promulgated by the District's Dept. of the Environment or the Federal EPA and in conformance with
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,017 in fines
Oct 26, 2018 $1,017 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-00793
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 · $1,037 in fines
Jun 17, 2019 $1,037 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-04177 Kitchen 4
12-G DCMR § 603.1.1
Improperly locating fuel-fired appliances and equipment in a sleeping room, bathroom, toilet room, storage closet, or surgical room, or in a space that opens only into such a room or space
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,037 in fines
Jun 17, 2019 $1,037 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-04177 Kitchen 4
12-G DCMR § 704.2
Failure to install or maintain single- or multiple-station smoke alarms in Groups R-2, R-3, and R-4, and dwellings not regulated as Group R occupancies, regardless of occupant load on the ceiling or wall outside of each separate sleepi
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,075 in fines
Jun 17, 2019 $2,075 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-04177 Hallway 4
12-G DCMR § 310.1
Failure to install 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
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,075 in fines
Jun 17, 2019 $2,075 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-04177 Hallway 4
IPMC § 304.1.1
Permitting an unsafe exterior structural condition to exist on premises wherein flooring and flooring components with defects that affect serviceability or flooring components that show signs of deterioration or fatigue, are not properly a
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,037 in fines
Jun 17, 2019 $1,037 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-04177 Entire Unit 4
12-G DCMR § 309.1
Failure to promptly exterminate structures in which insects or rodents are found by approved processes and/or
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $519 in fines
Jun 17, 2019 $519 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-04177 Entire Unit 4
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 witho
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $104 in fines
Jun 17, 2019 $104 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-04176 Sleeping room 2 2
IPMC § 304.15
Failure to tightly secure the lock on entrance doors to dwelling units or sleeping units and/or failure to maintain locks on means of egress doors in accordance with section 702.3 of the IMPC
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $519 in fines
Jun 17, 2019 $519 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-04176 Living room 2
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
Jun 27, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05834 Apartment Entrance Door Exterior
12-G DCMR § 704.1.3
Failure to keep all required portable fire extinguishers maintained in an efficient and safe operating condition
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,499 in fines
Jun 27, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04635 Common Area Interior

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