1611 17 th Street SE

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57
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$61,646
Fines (last 2 yrs)
57
Total violations
$61,646
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 $638 11×
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Show details · 11 occurrences · $7,018 in fines
Apr 10, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIE-INS-03065 Hallway Basement
Apr 10, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIE-INS-03071 Hallway Basement
Apr 10, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIE-INS-03072 Cooking room 1
+8 more
Apr 10, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIE-INS-03083 Bathroom 2
Apr 10, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIE-INS-03083 Hallway 2
Apr 10, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIE-INS-03085 Closet 3
Apr 10, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIE-INS-03086 Cooking room 3
Apr 10, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIE-INS-03087 Hallway 3
Apr 10, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIE-INS-03087 Hallway 3
Apr 10, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIE-INS-03088 Cooking room 2
Apr 10, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIE-INS-03088 Cooking room 3
12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to correct cracked or loose plaster, holes, decayed wood, water damage and/or other defective surface conditions
avg $631
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Show details · 8 occurrences · $5,046 in fines
Apr 10, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04436 Sleeping Room Basement
Apr 10, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04442 Bathroom Basement
Apr 10, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04449 Closet 2
+5 more
Apr 10, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04453 Hallway 3
Apr 10, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04453 Sleeping Room 3
Apr 10, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04456 Living room 3
Dec 11, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-01334 Closet 2
Dec 11, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-01334 Hallway 2
12-G DCMR § 704.1.3
Failure keep all required portable fire extinguishers visible and readily accessible
avg $2,549
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Show details · 6 occurrences · $15,294 in fines
Apr 10, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-03065 Cooking room Basement
Apr 10, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-03071 Cooking room Basement
Apr 10, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-03072 Cooking room 1
+3 more
Apr 10, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-03082 Common hallway 1st to 2nd Floor
Apr 10, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-03082 Common hallway 2nd to 3rd Floor
Mar 2, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-02405 Cooking room Interior
IPMC § 502.1
Failure to maintain bathtub, shower, lavatory, water closet or kitchen sink in a sanitary, safe working condition
avg $633
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Show details · 6 occurrences · $3,799 in fines
Apr 10, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04442 Cooking room Basement
Apr 10, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04454 Bathroom 2
Apr 10, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04455 Bathroom 3
+3 more
Apr 10, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04456 Bathroom 3
Apr 10, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04457 Bathroom 2
Dec 11, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-01334 Bathroom 2
12-G DCMR § 305.4
Failure to maintain stairs and/or other walking surfaces in sound condition, good repair and free from hazardous conditions
avg $1,274
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Show details · 5 occurrences · $6,370 in fines
Apr 10, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04442 Entire Unit Basement
Apr 10, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04449 Sleeping Room 2
Apr 10, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04456 Eating room 3
+2 more
Apr 10, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04457 Entire Unit 2
Mar 2, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03337 Hallway Interior
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12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to maintain interior surfaces in good, clean, and sanitary condition and good repair
avg $638
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $2,552 in fines
Apr 10, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04453 Bathroom 3
Apr 10, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04453 Sleeping Room 3
Mar 2, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03337 Hallway Interior
+1 more
Mar 2, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03337 Rear Sleeping Room Interior
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 $1,262
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,523 in fines
Mar 2, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIE-INS-02405 Cooking room Interior
Jan 17, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-01489 Entire Building Interior
IPMC § 305.1
Failure to maintain interior of structure and equipment therein in good repair, structurally sound and in sanitary condition
avg $1,274
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,548 in fines
Apr 10, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04448 Common hallway 1
Apr 10, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04453 Cooking room 3
12-G DCMR § 309.1
Failure to promptly exterminate structures in which insects are found by approved processes
avg $638
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,276 in fines
Apr 10, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04436 Entire Unit Basement
Apr 10, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04442 Cooking room Basement
IPMC § 601.2
Failure by owner to provide or maintain the required mechanical and electrical facilities
avg $1,274
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,548 in fines
Apr 10, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIE-INS-03065 Entire Unit Basement
Mar 2, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIE-INS-02405 Closet Interior
12-G DCMR § 102.2
Failure to maintain in good working order equipment, systems, devices or safeguards required by the Property Maintenance Code or previous regulation or code under which the structure or premises was constructed, altered or repaired
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,549 in fines
Apr 10, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04443 Apartment Entrance Door 1
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
Apr 10, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04449 Sleeping Room 2
IPMC § 304.18.1
Failure to equip door providing entry to a dwelling unit, rooming unit or housekeeping unit that is rented with a deadbolt lock designed to be readily openable from the side from which egress is to be made without the need for keys, spe
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,274 in fines
Apr 10, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIE-INS-03085 Cooking room 3
IPMC § 607.1
Failure to maintain duct system free of obstructions and capable of performing the required function
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $638 in fines
Mar 2, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIE-INS-02405 Entire Unit Interior
12-G DCMR § 310.2
Failure 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 · $2,549 in fines
Mar 2, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-02405 Hallway Interior
IPMC § 504.1
Failure to maintain all plumbing fixtures in a safe, sanitary, and functional condition.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $638 in fines
Mar 2, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03337 Bathroom Interior
IPMC § 302.5
Failure to take proper precautions after pest elimination to eliminate rodent harborage and prevent re-infestation
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $638 in fines
Mar 2, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03337 Entire Unit Interior
12-G DCMR § 307.1
Failure to provide a proper handrail for stairs having more than three risers
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
Sep 22, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-08088 Front of building Exterior
12-G DCMR ?? 108.1.1 and 108.1.1.5 (9)
Allowing a dangerous structure or premises to exist consisting of a building or structure, used or intended to be used for dwelling purposes, that has been determined by the code official to be unsanitary, unfit
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,499 in fines
Jan 3, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-01249 Entire Unit Interior

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