4020 1 st Street SE

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29
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$31,750
Fines (last 2 yrs)
32
Total violations
$33,412
Total fines
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Violations

IPMC § 605.1
Failure to install electrical equipment, wiring, or appliances in a safe and approved manner
avg $625 3×
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,875 in fines
Aug 19, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05605 Closet Interior
Aug 19, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05605 Cooking room Interior
Aug 18, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05592 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
avg $125 3×
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $375 in fines
Aug 19, 2025 $125 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07249 Balcony Interior
Aug 19, 2025 $125 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07249 Sleeping room 1 Interior
Aug 19, 2025 $125 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07255 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 $2,499 3×
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $7,497 in fines
Jun 6, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04300 Sleeping room 1 Interior
May 30, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04197 Sleeping room 1 Interior
May 30, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04197 Sleeping room 2 Interior
12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to correct cracked or loose plaster, holes, decayed wood, water damage and/or other defective surface conditions
avg $625 3×
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,875 in fines
Aug 19, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07267 Entrance foyer Interior
Aug 19, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07267 Rear Sleeping Room Interior
Jun 6, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05308 Sleeping room 1 Interior
12-G DCMR § 704.1.3
Failure to keep all required portable fire extinguishers maintained in an efficient and safe operating condition
avg $2,499 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,998 in fines
Dec 24, 2025 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01237 Common hallway Interior
Aug 19, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05605 Cooking room Interior
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IPMC § 507.1
Drainage of roofs or paved areas, yards and courts, or other open areas on the premises is being discharged in a manner that creates a public nuisance
avg $1,249 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,498 in fines
Aug 19, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07249 Balcony Interior
Aug 19, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07255 Balcony Interior
IPMC § 305.1
Failure to maintain interior of structure and equipment therein in good repair, structurally sound and in sanitary condition
avg $1,249 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,498 in fines
Aug 19, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07267 Right Sleeping Room Interior
Aug 11, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07019 Kitchen Interior
12-G DCMR § 302.4
Failure to maintain premises or exterior property free from weeds or plant growth in excess of 8 inches
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $554 in fines
Oct 7, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00108 Rear yard 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 · $554 in fines
Oct 7, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00108 Rear of building Exterior
12-G DCMR § 308.1
Failure to maintain exterior property and premises, and the interior of every structure, shall be free from any accumulation of rubbish and garbage
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $554 in fines
Oct 7, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00108 Rear of building Exterior
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 · $1,249 in fines
May 30, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05132 Sleeping room 2 Interior
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
Aug 11, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07019 Kitchen Interior
IPMC § 504.1
Failure to properly install and maintain a plumbing fixture in working order
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Aug 18, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07248 Cooking room Interior
12-G DCMR § 302.4
Failure to maintain premises or exterior property free from noxious weeds or prohibited vegetative growth, as defined in 12-G DCMR ? 302.4.1
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Aug 19, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIS-INS-01612 Rear of building Exterior
IPMC § 403.2
Failure to provide proper ventilation for bathroom or toilet room
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Aug 19, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07267 Bathroom Interior
12-G DCMR § 304.7
Failure to maintain roof drains, gutters and downspouts in good repair or free from obstructions
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Aug 19, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07251 Rear of building Exterior
IPMC § 306.1.1
Failure to correct an unsafe condition pertaining to concrete
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
Aug 19, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07251 Balcony Exterior
IPMC § 305.6
Failure to maintain interior doors that are securely attached to jambs, headers or tracks as intended by the manufacturer of the attachment hardware
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $125 in fines
Aug 19, 2025 $125 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07249 Entrance door Interior
IPMC § 704.2.3
Failure to have smoke alarms that emit a signal when the batteries are low
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,499 in fines
Aug 19, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05593 Sleeping room 2 Interior
IPMC § 601.2
Failure by owner to provide or maintain the required mechanical and electrical facilities
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
Aug 19, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05593 Living room Interior
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 · $638 in fines
Feb 24, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03230 Apartment Entrance Door Interior/Exterior

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