537 Newcomb Street SE

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12
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$10,622
Fines (last 2 yrs)
18
Total violations
$18,179
Total fines
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Violations

IPMC § 302.7
Failure to maintain all accessory structures, including detached garages, fences and walls structurally sound and in good repair
avg $625
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $2,500 in fines
Jun 2, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05164 Rear of building Exterior
Mar 31, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03668 Rear of building Exterior
Mar 31, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03668 Side of building Exterior
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Feb 25, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-02848 Side of building Exterior
12-G DCMR § 302.1
Failure of the owner to maintain exterior property and premises in clean, safe and sanitary condition
avg $601
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,804 in fines
Dec 16, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIS-INS-02228 Rear yard Exterior
Dec 16, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIS-INS-02231 Rear yard Exterior
Jul 15, 2022 $554 CAP 22NOIR-INS-01432 Rear yard Exterior
12-G DCMR § 302.4
Failure to maintain premises or exterior property free from weeds or plant growth in excess of 8 inches
avg $578
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,733 in fines
Dec 16, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIS-INS-02231 Entire Yard Exterior
Jul 15, 2022 $554 CAP 22NOIR-INS-01432 Front yard Exterior
Jul 15, 2022 $554 CAP 22NOIR-INS-01432 Rear yard 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.
avg $1,249
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,498 in fines
Dec 17, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01108 Bathroom Interior
Dec 17, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01108 Kitchen Interior
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
avg $2,358
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,716 in fines
Jun 8, 2023 $2,358 CAP 23NOIE-INS-05490 Front Sleeping Room Interior
Jun 8, 2023 $2,358 CAP 23NOIE-INS-05490 Rear Sleeping Room Interior
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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
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Dec 17, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01606 Kitchen Interior
12-G DCMR § 302.4
Failure to maintain premises or exterior property free from noxious weeds or prohibited vegetative growth, as defined in 12-G DCMR ? 302.4.1
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Oct 1, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIS-INS-01883 Entire Yard Exterior
12-G DCMR § 704.1.3
Failure to keep all required portable fire extinguishers maintained in an efficient and safe operating condition
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,499 in fines
Jun 2, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04228 Common hallway 1st to 2nd Floor
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 · $1,179 in fines
Jun 8, 2023 $1,179 CAP 23NOIE-INS-05490 Kitchen Interior

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