1717 17 th Street NW

Ward 2 ANC 2B 26 units Built c. 1918 Map ↗ Nearby buildings → Print flyer ↗
95
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$118,834
Fines (last 2 yrs)
110
Total violations
$133,226
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 $610 21×
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Show details · 21 occurrences · $12,816 in fines
May 12, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04658 Cooking room 1
May 12, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04658 Entrance foyer 1
May 12, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04658 Living room 1
+18 more
May 12, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04663 Cooking room 2
May 12, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04663 Living room 2
May 7, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04564 Entire Unit 4
May 7, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04583 Hallway 3
May 7, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04583 Living room/sleeping room 3
Apr 26, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04321 Cooking room 1
Apr 26, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04321 Living room 1
Apr 26, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04322 Entire Unit 1
Apr 26, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04325 Entire Unit 2
Jul 29, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-05905 Bathroom 2
Jun 6, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-04999 Bathroom Interior
Jun 6, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-04999 Bathroom Interior
Jun 6, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-04999 Closet Interior
Jun 6, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-04999 Cooking room Interior
Jun 6, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-04999 Living room/sleeping room Interior
Nov 23, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01045 Closet Interior
Nov 23, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01045 Kitchen Interior
Nov 23, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01045 Living room Interior
IPMC § 502.1
Failure to maintain bathtub, shower, lavatory, water closet or kitchen sink in a sanitary, safe working condition
avg $606 10×
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Show details · 10 occurrences · $6,060 in fines
May 12, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04658 Bathroom 1
May 12, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04663 Bathroom 2
May 12, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04663 Bathroom 2
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Apr 26, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04322 Bathroom 1
Apr 25, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04315 Bathroom 3
Jun 6, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-04999 Bathroom Interior
Jun 6, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-04999 Bathroom Interior
Jun 6, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-04999 Bathroom Interior
Nov 23, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01045 Bathroom Interior
Nov 23, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01045 Bathroom Interior
IPMC § 605.1
Failure to install electrical equipment, wiring, or appliances in a safe and approved manner
avg $625
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Show details · 8 occurrences · $5,000 in fines
Jul 16, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05083 Cooking room 4
Jul 16, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05083 Living room/sleeping room 4
Jul 16, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05083 Living room/sleeping room 4
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May 12, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03455 Utility Room Basement
May 12, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03464 Cooking room 2
May 12, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03467 Cooking room 2
May 12, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03468 Cooking room 1
May 12, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03473 Cooking room 2
12-G DCMR § 104.3
Failure to allow code official entry into the structure or premises at a reasonable time, for the purpose of inspecting and enforcing the Property Maintenance Code
avg $1,249
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Show details · 8 occurrences · $9,992 in fines
May 12, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03445 Apartment Entrance Door 1
May 12, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03446 Apartment Entrance Door 4
May 12, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03448 Apartment Entrance Door 2
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May 12, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03453 Apartment Entrance Door 3
May 12, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03457 Apartment Entrance Door 2
May 12, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03458 Apartment Entrance Door 1
May 12, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03461 Apartment Entrance Door 2
May 12, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03462 Apartment Entrance Door 4
IPMC § 601.2
Failure by owner to provide or maintain the required mechanical and electrical facilities
avg $1,249
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Show details · 7 occurrences · $8,743 in fines
May 12, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03464 Entire Unit 2
May 12, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03467 Entire Unit 2
Apr 25, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03202 Kitchen 1
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Apr 25, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03204 Kitchen 3
Apr 25, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03204 Kitchen 3
Apr 25, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03205 Kitchen 1
Feb 27, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-02209 Kitchen Interior
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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 in each room used for sleeping purposes
avg $2,452
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Show details · 6 occurrences · $14,709 in fines
Jul 16, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05083 Living room/sleeping room 4
May 12, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03464 Living room/sleeping room 2
May 12, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03467 Living room/sleeping room 2
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May 12, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03468 Living room/sleeping room 1
May 7, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03386 Living room/sleeping room 4
Oct 24, 2022 $2,214 CAP 23NOIE-INS-03029 Living room/sleeping room Interior
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
avg $2,499
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $9,996 in fines
Apr 25, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03201 Living room/sleeping room 3
Apr 25, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03205 Living room/sleeping room 3
Apr 25, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03206 Living room/sleeping room 3
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Apr 25, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03207 Living room/sleeping room 4
IPMC § 505.4
Failure to properly install or maintain water heating facilities
avg $1,257
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $3,772 in fines
Apr 14, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04531 Utility Room Basement
May 12, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04654 Utility Room Basement
May 12, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04654 Utility Room Basement
12-G DCMR § 702.6
(Failure to keep all illuminated ?Exit? signs illuminated when the building is occupied
avg $1,249
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $3,747 in fines
May 12, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03455 Entrance foyer 1
May 12, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03455 Basement Basement
Apr 25, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03197 Apartment Entrance Door 1
IPMC § 704.1
Failure to maintain in operable condition all systems, devices and equipment to detect a fire, actuate an alarm, or suppress or control a fire or any combination thereof in accordance with the Fire Code
avg $2,499
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $7,497 in fines
Apr 25, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03202 Living room 1
Apr 25, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03204 Living room 3
Apr 25, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03211 Living room/sleeping room 3
12-G DCMR § 309.1
Failure to promptly exterminate structures in which insects are found by approved processes
avg $625
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,875 in fines
Apr 26, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04322 Living room/sleeping room 1
Feb 13, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-02660 Common hallway Interior
Jan 13, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-01894 Entire Unit 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
avg $590
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,180 in fines
Oct 20, 2023 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-00483 Basement Interior
Oct 20, 2023 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-00483 Basement Interior/Exterior
IPMC § 302.5
Failure to maintain structures and exterior property free from rodent harborage and infestation
avg $609
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,218 in fines
Jul 29, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-05905 Rear of building Exterior
Jun 18, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-05229 Rear of building Exterior
12-G DCMR § 602.3
Failure by owner or operator of any building who rents, leases, or lets one or more dwelling units, rooming units, dormitory or guestrooms on terms, either express or implied, to supply heat during a period starting no later than Oct
avg $2,436
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,872 in fines
Oct 18, 2024 $2,436 CAP 25NOIE-INS-00228 Bathroom Interior
Oct 18, 2024 $2,436 CAP 25NOIE-INS-00228 Living room/sleeping room Interior
12-G DCMR § 704.1.3
Failure maintain fire extinguishers in accordance with NFPA 10 as referenced in the Fire Code
avg $2,429
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,857 in fines
Apr 25, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03197 Common hallway 1st to 2nd Floor
Nov 30, 2023 $2,358 CAP 24NOIE-INS-00942 Common hallway Interior
IPMC § 701.2
Failure of owner of the premises to provide and maintain code compliant fire safety facilities and equipment
avg $2,468
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,935 in fines
Apr 25, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03197 Apartment Rear Entrance Door 1
Jun 18, 2024 $2,436 CAP 24NOIE-INS-03651 Common hallway Interior
IPMC § 604.3
Failure to correct electrical system that constitutes a hazard to the occupants or the structure
avg $1,249
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,498 in fines
Apr 26, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03214 Bathroom 1
Apr 25, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03204 Kitchen 3
IPMC § 505.4
Failure to provide or maintain a water heater which has an approved combination temperature and pressure-relief valve and relief valve discharge pipe.
avg $1,262
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,523 in fines
Apr 14, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04531 Utility Room Basement
May 12, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04654 Utility Room Basement
IPMC § 506.2
Failure to keep every plumbing stack, vent, waste and sewer line free from obstructions, leaks, or defect.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,107 in fines
Oct 24, 2022 $1,107 CAP 23NOIE-INS-03029 Kitchen Interior
IPMC § 505.3
Failure to maintain an adequate water supply system and/or failure to keep water supply system free from defects and leaks.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,107 in fines
Oct 24, 2022 $1,107 CAP 23NOIE-INS-03029 Utility Room Basement
IPMC § 504.1
Failure to maintain all plumbing fixtures in a safe, sanitary, and functional condition.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $590 in fines
May 18, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-03263 Laundry room/area Basement
IPMC § 302.2
Failure to grade or maintain grading of premises to prevent erosion of soil or the accumulation of stagnant water
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $118 in fines
Oct 20, 2023 $118 CAP 24NOIR-INS-00483 Rear of building Interior/Exterior
12-G DCMR § 302.1
Failure of the owner to maintain exterior property and premises in clean, safe and sanitary condition
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $590 in fines
Oct 20, 2023 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-00483 Rear of building Interior/Exterior
12-G DCMR § 308.2.2
Permitting to exist on the premises discarded or abandoned refrigerators or similar equipment without first removing the doors
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,358 in fines
Nov 30, 2023 $2,358 CAP 24NOIE-INS-00942 Rear of building Exterior
IPMC DCPMC § 702.2
Failure to have unobstructed the required width of aisles in accordance with the Fire Code
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,358 in fines
May 13, 2024 $2,358 CAP 24NOIE-INS-03181 Hallway 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 · $1,218 in fines
Jun 18, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIR-INS-05229 Common hallway Interior
12-G DCMR § 702.4
Failure of the owner to keep fire escapes, stairways, and other egress facilities in a good state of repair, painted and free from obstruction
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,436 in fines
Jun 18, 2024 $2,436 CAP 24NOIE-INS-03651 Rear of building Exterior
IPMC § 505.1
Failure to provide kitchen sinks, lavatories, laundry facilities, bathtubs and showers that are supplied with hot or tempered and cold running water.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
Jul 16, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05083 Bathroom 4
12-G DCMR § 704.5
Failure to continuously maintain fire alarm systems in accordance with applicable NFPA requirements or as otherwise directed by the code official
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,436 in fines
Oct 18, 2024 $2,436 CAP 25NOIE-INS-00228 Living room/Sleeping room Interior
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 16, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06395 Living room/sleeping room 4
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 · $1,249 in fines
Feb 27, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-02209 Apartment Entrance Door Interior/Exterior
12-G DCMR 305.3
Failure to repair, remove or cover peeling, chipping, flaking or abraded paint
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Apr 25, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04316 Bathroom 3
IPMC § 301.3
Failure to maintain vacant structures, premises thereof, or vacant land in a clean, safe, secure and sanitary condition so as not to cause a blighting problem or adversely affect the public health and safety
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
Apr 25, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03209 Apartment Entrance Door 4
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 · $2,499 in fines
May 12, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03472 Hallway 1
IPMC § 304.13.1
Failure to maintain glazing materials free from cracks and holes
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $125 in fines
May 12, 2025 $125 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04663 Cooking room 2
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
May 12, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04663 Cooking room 2
12-G DCMR § 702.6
Failure to have a means of egress indicated with approved ?Exit? signs as required by the Building Code
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
Apr 25, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03197 Common hallway 1
IPMC § 702.3
Failure to make all means of egress doors readily openable from the side from which egress is to be made without the need for keys, special knowledge or effort
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,499 in fines
Apr 25, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03197 Apartment Rear Entrance Door 1

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