3525 Ames Street NE

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12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to correct cracked or loose plaster, holes, decayed wood, water damage and/or other defective surface conditions
avg $520
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Show details · 5 occurrences · $2,600 in fines
Jan 7, 2020 $524 CAP 20UNIT-INS-001968
Sep 5, 2019 $519 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-05809 Bathroom 1
Sep 5, 2019 $519 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-05809 Cooking room 1
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Sep 5, 2019 $519 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-05809 Living room 1
Sep 5, 2019 $519 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-05809 Sleeping Room 1
12-G DCMR 305.3
Failure to repair, remove or cover peeling, chipping, flaking or abraded paint
avg $522
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $2,086 in fines
Jan 7, 2020 $524 CAP 20UNIT-INS-001966
Jan 7, 2020 $524 CAP 20UNIT-INS-001968
Sep 5, 2019 $519 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-05809 Cooking room 1
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Sep 5, 2019 $519 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-05809 Sleeping Room 1
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
avg $2,087
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $6,261 in fines
Jan 7, 2020 $2,093 CAP 20UNIT-INS-001966
Jan 7, 2020 $2,093 CAP 20UNIT-INS-001968
Jul 31, 2019 $2,075 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-05108 Sleeping Room Interior
IPMC § 703.2
Failure to maintain all fire and smokestop doors in operable condition
avg $2,093
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,186 in fines
Jan 7, 2020 $2,093 CAP 20UNIT-INS-001966
Jan 7, 2020 $2,093 CAP 20UNIT-INS-001968
IPMC § 604.1
Failure to provide occupied buildings with an electrical system in compliance with the requirements of Section 604 and Section 605 of the Property Maintenance Code
avg $1,047
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,094 in fines
Jan 7, 2020 $1,047 CAP 20UNIT-INS-001966
Jan 7, 2020 $1,047 CAP 20UNIT-INS-001968
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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 $1,047
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,094 in fines
Jan 7, 2020 $1,047 CAP 20UNIT-INS-001966
Jan 7, 2020 $1,047 CAP 20UNIT-INS-001968
IPMC § 502.1
Failure to maintain bathtub, shower, lavatory, water closet or kitchen sink in a sanitary, safe working condition
avg $524
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,048 in fines
Jan 7, 2020 $524 CAP 20UNIT-INS-001966
Jan 7, 2020 $524 CAP 20UNIT-INS-001968
12-G DCMR § 310.1
Failure to install 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
avg $2,093
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,186 in fines
Jan 7, 2020 $2,093 CAP 20UNIT-INS-001966
Jan 7, 2020 $2,093 CAP 20UNIT-INS-001968
IPMC § 302.3
Failure to maintain sidewalk, walkway, driveway, stairs or similar area free of hazardous conditions
avg $522
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,043 in fines
Jan 7, 2020 $524 CAP 20UNIT-INS-001965
Jul 31, 2019 $519 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-05108 Front of building Exterior
12-G DCMR § 704.5.4.4
Tampered with, removed, destroyed, disconnected, or removed the batteries from any installed smoke alarm, outside the course of an authorized inspection, maintenance or replacement of the alarm
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,093 in fines
Jan 7, 2020 $2,093 CAP 20UNIT-INS-001966
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, speci
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,047 in fines
Jan 7, 2020 $1,047 CAP 20UNIT-INS-001966
12-G DCMR § 404.7.1
Owner furnished facilities located outside of sleeping or dwelling unit for cooking, storage or refrigeration of food are not maintained by the owner in a safe and sanitary condition and in good working order.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $524 in fines
Jan 7, 2020 $524 CAP 20UNIT-INS-001966
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 · $524 in fines
Jan 7, 2020 $524 CAP 20UNIT-INS-001966
IPMC § 604.3
Failure to correct electrical system that constitutes a hazard to the occupants or the structure
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,047 in fines
Jan 7, 2020 $1,047 CAP 20UNIT-INS-001966
IPMC § 305.5
Failure to maintain handrails and guards firmly fastened, in sound condition, good repair
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,047 in fines
Jan 7, 2020 $1,047 CAP 20UNIT-INS-001965
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 witho
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $104 in fines
Jul 31, 2019 $104 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-05108 Living room Interior
12-G DCMR § 304.2.1
Failure to eliminate peeling, flaking, or chipping paint covered by Section 304.2 on a pre-1978 structure in accordance with the work practice standards for renovations set forth in regulations governing lead-based paint promulgated b
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,037 in fines
Jul 31, 2019 $1,037 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-05108 Sleeping Room Interior
12-G DCMR § 309.1
failure of owner to take proper precautions to prevent re-infestation after extermination
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $509 in fines
Oct 4, 2018 $509 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-00115
12-G DCMR § 309.1
Failure of the owner to keep structure free from insect and rodent infestation
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $509 in fines
Oct 4, 2018 $509 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-00115

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