1404 Staples Street NE

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8
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$14,133
Fines (last 2 yrs)
32
Total violations
$37,321
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 $561
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Show details · 8 occurrences · $4,487 in fines
Sep 13, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-06823 Living room Interior
Nov 9, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00795 Bathroom Interior
Nov 9, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00795 Sleeping room 1 Interior
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Nov 9, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00795 Sleeping room 3 Interior
Nov 9, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00795 Sleeping room 3 Interior
Nov 7, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00715 Sleeping room 1 Interior
Nov 7, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00715 Sleeping room 3 Interior
Nov 7, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00715 Sleeping room 3 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 in each room used for sleeping purposes
avg $2,383
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Show details · 6 occurrences · $14,298 in fines
Apr 17, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03061 Center Sleeping Room Interior
Apr 17, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03061 Left Sleeping Room Interior
Sep 13, 2024 $2,436 CAP 24NOIE-INS-04805 Sleeping room 1 Interior
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Sep 13, 2024 $2,436 CAP 24NOIE-INS-04805 Sleeping room 2 Interior
Nov 7, 2022 $2,214 CAP 23NOIE-INS-03251 Sleeping room 1 Interior
Nov 7, 2022 $2,214 CAP 23NOIE-INS-03251 Sleeping room 3 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 $524
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,048 in fines
Nov 2, 2020 $524 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-00769 Rear yard Exterior
Dec 31, 2019 $524 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-01611 Rear yard Exterior
12-G DCMR § 704.1.3
Failure to keep all required portable fire extinguishers maintained in an efficient and safe operating condition
avg $2,214
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,428 in fines
Nov 10, 2022 $2,214 CAP 23NOIE-INS-03346 Common hallway 1
Nov 10, 2022 $2,214 CAP 23NOIE-INS-03346 Common hallway 2
IPMC § 305.1
Failure to maintain interior of structure and equipment therein in good repair, structurally sound and in sanitary condition
avg $1,107
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,214 in fines
Nov 9, 2022 $1,107 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00795 Cooking room Interior
Nov 7, 2022 $1,107 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00715 Cooking room Interior
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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 · $509 in fines
Sep 12, 2018 $509 CAP 18ENF-HOUS-02571
12-G DCMR § 308.2
Failure of an occupant of a structure to dispose of rubbish in approved containers
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $530 in fines
Jan 6, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-02013 Front of building Interior
IPMC § 302.5
Failure to maintain structures and exterior property free from rodent harborage and infestation
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $530 in fines
Mar 16, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-03595 Rear yard 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 · $530 in fines
Mar 16, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-03595 Entire Yard Exterior
IPMC § 401.2
Owner providing, occupying, or allowing occupancy of premises not in compliance with light, ventilation or space requirements of this chapter
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,107 in fines
Nov 7, 2022 $1,107 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00715 Sleeping room 2 Interior
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 wit
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $111 in fines
Nov 7, 2022 $111 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00715 Sleeping room 2 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 · $2,214 in fines
Nov 7, 2022 $2,214 CAP 23NOIE-INS-03251 Living room Interior
12-G DCMR § 402.1.1.2
Failure to provide exterior openings required for natural light which open directly onto a public way, yard, or court
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $554 in fines
Nov 9, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00795 Sleeping room 2 Interior
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 · $1,107 in fines
Nov 10, 2022 $1,107 CAP 23NOIE-INS-03346 Common hallway 1
12-G DCMR § 608.1
Failure of the owner or operator of a housing business who provides air conditioning to maintain each such unit in safe and good working condition so that it can provide from May 15 to September 15, an inside temperature in the roo
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $609 in fines
Sep 13, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-06823 Entire Unit 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 · $609 in fines
Sep 13, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-06823 Apartment Rear Entrance Door Interior
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 · $2,436 in fines
Sep 13, 2024 $2,436 CAP 24NOIE-INS-04805 Living room Interior

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