3517 Ames Street NE

Ward 7 ANC 7F 8 units Built c. 1941 Map ↗ Nearby buildings → Print flyer ↗
23
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$26,361
Fines (last 2 yrs)
35
Total violations
$41,606
Total fines
Tenant here? Report issues anonymously — and find out if your neighbors are going through the same thing

Violations

IPMC § 305.1
Failure to maintain interior of structure and equipment therein in good repair, structurally sound and in sanitary condition
avg $1,249
+ I can confirm this is still happening
Show details · 7 occurrences · $8,743 in fines
Jun 27, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05809 Bathroom Interior
Jun 27, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05809 Kitchen Interior
Apr 29, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04411 Bathroom 1
+4 more
Apr 29, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04411 Kitchen 1
Apr 29, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04411 Kitchen 1
Apr 29, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04411 Kitchen 1
Apr 29, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04411 Laundry room/area Basement
12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to correct cracked or loose plaster, holes, decayed wood, water damage and/or other defective surface conditions
avg $618
+ I can confirm this is still happening
Show details · 5 occurrences · $3,090 in fines
Apr 29, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04411 Bathroom 1
Apr 29, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04411 Entire Unit 1
Apr 29, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04411 Entire Unit 1
+2 more
Apr 29, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04411 Living room 1
Jul 14, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-04144 Living room 2
IPMC § 603.1
Failure to properly install and maintain mechanical appliances, fireplaces, solid fuel-burning appliances, cooking appliances, and water heating appliances in a safe working condition capable of performing the intended function
avg $1,148
+ I can confirm this is still happening
Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,296 in fines
Jun 27, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04618 Kitchen Interior
Jan 7, 2020 $1,047 CAP 20UNIT-INS-001958
IPMC § 502.1
Failure to maintain bathtub, shower, lavatory, water closet or kitchen sink in a sanitary, safe working condition
avg $625
+ I can confirm this is still happening
Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,250 in fines
Apr 29, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04411 Bathroom 1
Apr 29, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04411 Bathroom 1
IPMC § 703.2
Failure to maintain all fire and smokestop doors in operable condition
+ I can confirm this is still happening
Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,093 in fines
Jan 7, 2020 $2,093 CAP 20UNIT-INS-001958
Show 18 more violation types
IPMC § 604.3.1.1
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
+ I can confirm this is still happening
Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,047 in fines
Jan 7, 2020 $1,047 CAP 20UNIT-INS-001958
IPMC § 504.2
Failure to provide adequate clearances for usage and cleaning of plumbing fixtures
+ I can confirm this is still happening
Show details · 1 occurrence · $524 in fines
Jan 7, 2020 $524 CAP 20UNIT-INS-001958
IPMC § 504.1
Failure to properly install and maintain a plumbing fixture in working order
+ I can confirm this is still happening
Show details · 1 occurrence · $524 in fines
Jan 7, 2020 $524 CAP 20UNIT-INS-001958
IPMC § 504.1
Failure to maintain all plumbing fixtures in a safe, sanitary, and functional condition.
+ I can confirm this is still happening
Show details · 1 occurrence · $524 in fines
Jan 7, 2020 $524 CAP 20UNIT-INS-001958
IPMC § 304.2
Failure to eliminate and repaint surfaces with peeling, flaking or chipped paint
+ I can confirm this is still happening
Show details · 1 occurrence · $524 in fines
Jan 7, 2020 $524 CAP 20UNIT-INS-001958
12-G DCMR §§ 108.1.1
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 in the event of f
+ I can confirm this is still happening
Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,093 in fines
Jan 7, 2020 $2,093 CAP 20UNIT-INS-001958
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
+ I can confirm this is still happening
Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,093 in fines
Jan 7, 2020 $2,093 CAP 20UNIT-INS-001958
12-G DCMR §§ 108.1 and 108.1.4
Unlawful structure because found, in whole or in part, to be occupied by more persons than permitted under the Property Maintenance Code
+ I can confirm this is still happening
Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,093 in fines
Jan 7, 2020 $2,093 CAP 20UNIT-INS-001957
12-G DCMR § 108.1.4
Unlawful structure because it was found to be erected, altered or occupied contrary to law
+ I can confirm this is still happening
Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,093 in fines
Jan 7, 2020 $2,093 CAP 20UNIT-INS-001957
IPMC § 304.13
Failure to maintain windows, skylights, door or frame in sound condition, good repair and weather tight
+ I can confirm this is still happening
Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Apr 29, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04411 Entire Unit 1
IPMC § 302.5
Failure to exterminate rodent harborage or infestation by approved processes which are not injurious to human health
+ I can confirm this is still happening
Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Apr 29, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04411 Entire Unit 1
12-G DCMR § 305.4
Failure to maintain stairs and/or other walking surfaces in sound condition, good repair and free from hazardous conditions
+ I can confirm this is still happening
Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
Apr 29, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04411 Bathroom 1
IPMC § 305.6
Failure to maintain interior doors capable of being opened and closed properly
+ I can confirm this is still happening
Show details · 1 occurrence · $125 in fines
Jun 27, 2025 $125 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05809 Entire Unit Interior
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 wi
+ I can confirm this is still happening
Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,499 in fines
Jun 27, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05809 Entire Unit Interior
12-G DCMR § 109.1
Building poses imminent danger to building occupants or those in close proximity due to any structure or part of a structure having fallen
+ I can confirm this is still happening
Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,499 in fines
Jun 27, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04618 Living room/sleeping room Interior
IPMC ?305.1.1
Permitting to exist on premises unsafe stairs, landings, balconies, and all similar walking surfaces, including guards and handrails, that are not structurally sound, not properly anchored or are anchored with connections not capable of
+ I can confirm this is still happening
Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
Jun 27, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04618 Kitchen Interior
IPMC § 701.2
Failure of owner of the premises to provide and maintain code compliant fire safety facilities and equipment
+ I can confirm this is still happening
Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,499 in fines
Jan 26, 2026 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01697 Common hallway Entire Building
IPMC § 401.2
Owner providing, occupying, or allowing occupancy of premises not in compliance with light, ventilation or space requirements of this chapter
+ I can confirm this is still happening
Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
Jan 28, 2026 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02552 Common Area 1

Do you live here?

Report issues anonymously — takes 30 seconds, and you'll be able to see if your neighbors are dealing with the same thing.

Report a different issue

What you can do

🏘️
Connect with others in your building
Create a free account to anonymously share what's happening and see if your neighbors are dealing with the same issues. Your identity is never shared.
Create free account →
📋
Print a flyer for your building
A one-page summary of this building's violation history — leave it in the lobby or elevator, or slip it under a neighbor's door.
Print flyer →