1511 17 th Street SE

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19
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$22,234
Fines (last 2 yrs)
30
Total violations
$30,837
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 $602
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Show details · 7 occurrences · $4,214 in fines
Apr 6, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04366 Bathroom 2
Apr 6, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04366 Cooking room 2
Apr 6, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04367 Hallway 1
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Apr 6, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04367 Common hallway 2
Oct 17, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00223 Cooking room Interior
Oct 17, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00223 Living room Interior
Oct 17, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00223 Utility Closet Interior
IPMC § 605.1
Failure to install electrical equipment, wiring, or appliances in a safe and approved manner
avg $638
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,914 in fines
Apr 6, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIE-INS-03025 Bathroom 2
Apr 6, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIE-INS-03025 Cooking room 2
Apr 6, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIE-INS-03025 Eating room 2
12-G DCMR § 102.5
Failure to make repairs, maintenance work, alterations or installations caused directly or indirectly by the enforcement of the Property Maintenance Code in a workmanlike manner
avg $1,107
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,214 in fines
Oct 17, 2022 $1,107 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00223 Apartment Entrance Door Interior
Oct 17, 2022 $1,107 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00223 Utility Closet Interior
IPMC § 601.2
Failure by owner to provide or maintain the required mechanical and electrical facilities
avg $1,191
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,381 in fines
Apr 6, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIE-INS-03025 Utility Closet 2
Oct 17, 2022 $1,107 CAP 23NOIE-INS-02924 Cooking room Interior
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 17, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00223 Apartment Entrance Door Interior
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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 · $118 in fines
Dec 18, 2023 $118 CAP 24NOIR-INS-01620 Utility Access Service Closet Interior
IPMC § 504.1
Failure to properly install and maintain a plumbing fixture in working order
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $590 in fines
Dec 18, 2023 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-01620 Laundry room/area Interior
12-G DCMR § 309.1
Failure of the owner to keep structure free from rodent infestation
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,179 in fines
Dec 18, 2023 $1,179 CAP 24NOIR-INS-01620 Cooking room Interior
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 · $1,179 in fines
Dec 18, 2023 $1,179 CAP 24NOIR-INS-01620 Cooking room Interior
12-G DCMR § 309.1
failure of owner to take proper precautions to prevent rodent re-infestation after rodent extermination
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
Mar 7, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03152 Entire Unit Interior
12-G DCMR § 309.1
failure of owner to take proper precautions to prevent insect re-infestation after insect extermination
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Mar 7, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03152 Entire Unit Interior
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 · $625 in fines
Mar 7, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03152 Apartment Entrance Door 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
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
Mar 7, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-02367 Entire Unit 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
Apr 6, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04367 Front of building 1
IPMC § 505.3
Failure to provide a water supply system which provides adequate volume and/or pressure at fixtures, devices, and appurtenances
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,274 in fines
Apr 6, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04366 Bathroom 2
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 · $638 in fines
Apr 6, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04366 Bathroom 2
12-G DCMR ?? 108.1.1 and 108.1.1.5 (1)
Allowing a dangerous structure or premises to exist consisting of any door, aisle, passageway, stairway, exit or other means of egress that does not conform to the Construction Codes as related to the requirement
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,549 in fines
Apr 6, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-03025 Sleeping Room 2
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 on the ceiling or wall outside of each separate s
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,549 in fines
Apr 6, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-03025 Eating room 2
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
Apr 6, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-03025 Eating room 2
12-G DCMR § 704.1.3
Failure keep all required portable fire extinguishers visible and readily accessible
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,549 in fines
Apr 6, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-03025 Cooking room 2

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