249 8 th Street NE

DC Worst Landlord Watchlist

This building's landlord, 245 249 8th Street NE Rei LLC, is one of the worst landlords in Ward 6. One of the 20 worst in the ward by total fines assessed.

17
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$13,121
Fines (last 2 yrs)
23
Total violations
$17,242
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 $605
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Show details · 7 occurrences · $4,233 in fines
Jul 23, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06548 Bathroom Entire Building
Jul 23, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06548 Hallway Interior
Jul 23, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06548 Living room Interior
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Jul 23, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06548 Utility Closet Interior
Mar 25, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03544 Cooking room Interior
Oct 26, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00441 Entire Unit Interior
Oct 26, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00441 Kitchen 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
avg $617
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,234 in fines
Jul 23, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIS-INS-01403 Rear of building Exterior
Jun 10, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIS-INS-00526 Rear of building Exterior
IPMC § 302.8
Failure to prevent inoperative or unlicensed motor vehicle from being parked, kept or stored on premises
avg $625
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,250 in fines
Jul 23, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06548 Rear of building Exterior
Mar 25, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03544 Rear of building Exterior
12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to maintain interior surfaces in good, clean, and sanitary condition and good repair
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Jul 23, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06548 Kitchen Interior
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 · $625 in fines
Jul 23, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIS-INS-01403 Rear of building Exterior
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IPMC § 304.12
failure to maintain handrails and guards in a firmly fastened manner, good condition and/ or capable of supporting normally imposed loads
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
Jul 23, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06548 Rear of building Exterior
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
Jul 23, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05168 Kitchen 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 · $1,249 in fines
Jul 23, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05168 Kitchen Interior
IPMC § 605.1
Failure to install electrical equipment, wiring, or appliances in a safe and approved manner
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Jul 23, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05168 Utility Closet 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 · $625 in fines
Jul 14, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIS-INS-00989 Rear of building Exterior
IPMC § 305.1
Failure to maintain interior of structure and equipment therein in good repair, structurally sound and in sanitary condition
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
Mar 25, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03544 Hallway 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
Mar 25, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03544 Bathroom Interior
IPMC § 304.19
Failure to maintain exterior gates, gate assemblies, operator systems if provided, and/or hardware in good condition and/or latches at all entrances that tightly secure the gates
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $118 in fines
Aug 1, 2023 $118 CAP 23NOIR-INS-04477 Front of building Exterior
IPMC § 305.5
Failure to maintain handrails and guards firmly fastened, in sound condition, good repair
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,179 in fines
Aug 1, 2023 $1,179 CAP 23NOIR-INS-04477 Front of building Exterior
IPMC § 601.2
Owner occupying or permitting another person to occupy the structure or premise where the required electrical and/or mechanical facilities are not properly maintained.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,107 in fines
Oct 26, 2022 $1,107 CAP 23NOIE-INS-03065 Living room Interior

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