5208 3 rd Street NW

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35
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$45,508
Fines (last 2 yrs)
38
Total violations
$47,065
Total fines
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Violations

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 $2,436
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Show details · 5 occurrences · $12,180 in fines
Dec 23, 2024 $2,436 CAP 25NOIE-INS-01130 Sleeping Room Interior
Dec 13, 2024 $2,436 CAP 25NOIE-INS-00991 Left Sleeping Room Interior
Dec 13, 2024 $2,436 CAP 25NOIE-INS-00991 Right Sleeping Room Interior
+2 more
Sep 17, 2024 $2,436 CAP 24NOIE-INS-04865 Left Sleeping Room Interior
Sep 17, 2024 $2,436 CAP 24NOIE-INS-04865 Living room Interior
IPMC § 502.1
Failure to maintain bathtub, shower, lavatory, water closet or kitchen sink in a sanitary, safe working condition
avg $613
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $2,452 in fines
Jan 8, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02084 Cooking room Interior
Dec 13, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-01391 Bathroom Interior
Sep 17, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-06919 Bathroom Interior
+1 more
Sep 17, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-06919 Bathroom Interior
IPMC § 304.15
Failure to maintain exterior doors, door assemblies, operator systems, if provided, and/or hardware in good condition.
avg $594
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,782 in fines
Apr 5, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04297 Exterior Entrance Door Exterior
Dec 24, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01829 Entrance door Interior/Exterior
Sep 20, 2019 $519 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-06178 Apartment Entrance Door Exterior
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
avg $609
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,218 in fines
Sep 17, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-06919 Entrance door Exterior
Sep 17, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-06919 Apartment Entrance Door Interior/Exterior
12-G DCMR § 602.2
Failure to provide heating facilities for residential occupancies which are capable of maintaining a room temperature of 68?F20?C in all habitable rooms, bathrooms and toilet rooms.
avg $2,436
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,872 in fines
Dec 23, 2024 $2,436 CAP 25NOIE-INS-01130 Bathroom Interior
Dec 23, 2024 $2,436 CAP 25NOIE-INS-01130 Sleeping Room Interior
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IPMC § 304.2
Failure to eliminate and repaint surfaces with peeling, flaking or chipped paint
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $519 in fines
Sep 20, 2019 $519 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-06178 Common hallway 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 · $519 in fines
Sep 20, 2019 $519 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-06178 Apartment Entrance Door Exterior
IPMC § 605.2
Failure to have receptacle outlets with the appropriate faceplate covers for the location
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $609 in fines
Sep 17, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-06919 Living room Interior
12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to correct cracked or loose plaster, holes, decayed wood, water damage and/or other defective surface conditions
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $609 in fines
Sep 17, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-06919 Living room 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 · $609 in fines
Sep 17, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIE-INS-04865 Kitchen Interior
IPMC § 504.1
Failure to keep plumbing fixture free from obstructions and capable of performing the function for which it was designed.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $609 in fines
Sep 17, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIE-INS-04865 Bathroom Interior
IPMC § 402.3
Failure to provide sufficient illumination for the maintenance of sanitary conditions, safe occupancy, and/or safe utilization of the space, appliances, equipment, and fixtures
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $609 in fines
Dec 13, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-01391 Living room Interior
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 · $1,218 in fines
Dec 13, 2024 $1,218 CAP 25NOIR-INS-01391 Bathroom 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
Dec 13, 2024 $1,218 CAP 25NOIR-INS-01391 Bathroom Interior
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 · $1,218 in fines
Dec 13, 2024 $1,218 CAP 25NOIE-INS-00991 Apartment Entrance Door Interior/Exterior
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 · $1,218 in fines
Dec 13, 2024 $1,218 CAP 25NOIE-INS-00991 Entire Unit Interior
12-G DCMR ?? 310.1, 310.2, 310.3, 310.4, 310.5, 310.6
Failure to install approved or properly maintain carbon monoxide detection system in compliance with the code and NFPA 720.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,436 in fines
Dec 23, 2024 $2,436 CAP 25NOIE-INS-01130 Living 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
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,436 in fines
Dec 23, 2024 $2,436 CAP 25NOIE-INS-01130 Living room Interior
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 · $625 in fines
Nov 18, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIS-INS-02136 Rear of building Exterior
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
Nov 18, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIS-INS-02136 Entire Yard Exterior
12-G DCMR § 309.1
Failure to promptly exterminate structures in which rodents are found by approved processes
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
Nov 20, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01170 Rear of building Exterior
IPMC § 302.7
Failure to maintain all accessory structures, including detached garages, fences and walls structurally sound and in good repair
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Nov 20, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01170 Entire Yard 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
Dec 24, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01829 Common hallway Interior
IPMC § 505.4
Failure to provide water heating facilities which provide water at a minimum temperature of 110?F 43? C .
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
Jan 8, 2026 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02084 Cooking room Interior
IPMC § 302.3
Failure to maintain sidewalk, walkway, driveway, stairs or similar area in proper state of repair
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $638 in fines
Feb 23, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03200 Front of building Exterior
12-G DCMR ?? 108.1.1 and 108.1.1.5 (7)
Allowing a dangerous structure or premises to exist consisting of a building or structure that is neglected, damaged, dilapidated, unsecured or abandoned so as to become an attractive nuisance to children who mi
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,549 in fines
Feb 23, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-02319 Entire Building Entire Building
12-G DCMR ?? 108.1.1 and 108.1.1.1
A structure or attachment to a structure is unsafe or dangerous to the life, health, property or safety of the public or the occupants of the structure because it lacks minimum safeguards to protect or warn occupants i
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,549 in fines
Mar 13, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-02617 Entire Building Entire Building

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