1122 21 st Street NE

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12
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$15,017
Fines (last 2 yrs)
85
Total violations
$73,900
Total fines
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Violations

IPMC § 504.1
Failure to properly install and maintain a plumbing fixture in working order
avg $524 15×
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Show details · 15 occurrences · $7,860 in fines
Aug 13, 2020 $524 CAP 20UNIT-INS-005113 Bathroom 1
Aug 13, 2020 $524 CAP 20UNIT-INS-005113 Master Bathroom 1
Aug 13, 2020 $524 CAP 20UNIT-INS-005114 Bathroom 1
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Aug 13, 2020 $524 CAP 20UNIT-INS-005116 Bathroom 1
Aug 13, 2020 $524 CAP 20UNIT-INS-005116 Bathroom 1
Aug 13, 2020 $524 CAP 20UNIT-INS-005116 Master Bathroom 1
Aug 13, 2020 $524 CAP 20UNIT-INS-005116 Master Bathroom 1
Aug 13, 2020 $524 CAP 20UNIT-INS-005116 Master Bathroom 1
Aug 13, 2020 $524 CAP 20UNIT-INS-005119 Bathroom 1
Aug 13, 2020 $524 CAP 20UNIT-INS-005119 Bathroom 1
Aug 13, 2020 $524 CAP 20UNIT-INS-005119 Master Bathroom 1
Aug 13, 2020 $524 CAP 20UNIT-INS-005121 Bathroom 1
Aug 13, 2020 $524 CAP 20UNIT-INS-005121 Bathroom 1
Aug 13, 2020 $524 CAP 20UNIT-INS-005121 Master Bathroom 1
Aug 13, 2020 $524 CAP 20UNIT-INS-005121 Master Bathroom 1
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 $1,100
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Show details · 7 occurrences · $7,702 in fines
Jan 24, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-01580 Kitchen Interior
Oct 31, 2024 $1,218 CAP 25NOIE-INS-00392 Cooking room Interior
Aug 13, 2020 $1,047 CAP 20UNIT-INS-005113 Kitchen 1
+4 more
Aug 13, 2020 $1,047 CAP 20UNIT-INS-005114 Kitchen 1
Aug 13, 2020 $1,047 CAP 20UNIT-INS-005118 Kitchen 1
Aug 13, 2020 $1,047 CAP 20UNIT-INS-005119 Kitchen 1
Aug 13, 2020 $1,047 CAP 20UNIT-INS-005121 Kitchen 1
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
avg $105
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Show details · 7 occurrences · $735 in fines
Aug 13, 2020 $105 CAP 20UNIT-INS-005113 Kitchen 1
Aug 13, 2020 $105 CAP 20UNIT-INS-005113 Sleeping room 1 1
Aug 13, 2020 $105 CAP 20UNIT-INS-005113 Sleeping room 2 1
+4 more
Aug 13, 2020 $105 CAP 20UNIT-INS-005118 Living room/sleeping room 1
Aug 13, 2020 $105 CAP 20UNIT-INS-005119 Master Bathroom 1
Aug 13, 2020 $105 CAP 20UNIT-INS-005121 Kitchen 1
Aug 13, 2020 $105 CAP 20UNIT-INS-005121 Living room 1
12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to correct cracked or loose plaster, holes, decayed wood, water damage and/or other defective surface conditions
avg $536
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Show details · 7 occurrences · $3,753 in fines
Apr 3, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-03936 Sleeping room 1 Interior
Aug 13, 2020 $524 CAP 20UNIT-INS-005113 Hallway 1
Aug 13, 2020 $524 CAP 20UNIT-INS-005113 Living room 1
+4 more
Aug 13, 2020 $524 CAP 20UNIT-INS-005113 Sleeping room 1 1
Aug 13, 2020 $524 CAP 20UNIT-INS-005113 Sleeping room 3 1
Aug 13, 2020 $524 CAP 20UNIT-INS-005114 Sleeping room 1 1
Aug 13, 2020 $524 CAP 20UNIT-INS-005119 Closet 1
IPMC § 305.6
Failure to maintain interior doors that are securely attached to jambs, headers or tracks as intended by the manufacturer of the attachment hardware
avg $109
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $437 in fines
Oct 31, 2024 $122 CAP 25NOIR-INS-00608 Hallway Interior
Aug 13, 2020 $105 CAP 20UNIT-INS-005113 Living room 1
Aug 13, 2020 $105 CAP 20UNIT-INS-005113 Sleeping room 1 1
+1 more
Aug 13, 2020 $105 CAP 20UNIT-INS-005114
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IPMC § 501.2
Failure by owner to provide required plumbing facilities and plumbing fixtures in a dwelling unit.
avg $1,133
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $4,530 in fines
Apr 5, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIE-INS-02774 Bathroom Interior
Apr 5, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIE-INS-02774 Master Bathroom Interior
Aug 13, 2020 $1,047 CAP 20UNIT-INS-005113 Bathroom 1
+1 more
Aug 13, 2020 $1,047 CAP 20UNIT-INS-005121 Bathroom 1
12-G DCMR § 704.1.2
Failure keep all required portable fire extinguishers visible and readily accessible
avg $2,093
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $6,279 in fines
Aug 13, 2020 $2,093 CAP 20UNIT-INS-005113 Kitchen 1
Aug 13, 2020 $2,093 CAP 20UNIT-INS-005114 Kitchen 1
Aug 13, 2020 $2,093 CAP 20UNIT-INS-005116 Kitchen 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 on the ceiling or wall outside of each separate sleepi
avg $2,093
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,186 in fines
Aug 13, 2020 $2,093 CAP 20UNIT-INS-005121 Sleeping room 1 1
Aug 13, 2020 $2,093 CAP 20UNIT-INS-005121 Sleeping room 3 1
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
Aug 13, 2020 $524 CAP 20UNIT-INS-005114 Bathroom 1
Aug 13, 2020 $524 CAP 20UNIT-INS-005116 Bathroom 1
IPMC § 403.2
Failure to provide proper ventilation for bathroom or toilet room
avg $524
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,048 in fines
Aug 13, 2020 $524 CAP 20UNIT-INS-005114 Bathroom 1
Aug 13, 2020 $524 CAP 20UNIT-INS-005119 Bathroom 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 $2,093
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,186 in fines
Aug 13, 2020 $2,093 CAP 20UNIT-INS-005113 Sleeping room 2 1
Aug 13, 2020 $2,093 CAP 20UNIT-INS-005114 Sleeping room 1 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 $2,093
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,186 in fines
Aug 13, 2020 $2,093 CAP 20UNIT-INS-005113 Hallway 1
Aug 13, 2020 $2,093 CAP 20UNIT-INS-005121 Living room 1
IPMC § 302.5
Failure to exterminate rodent harborage or infestation by approved processes which are not injurious to human health
avg $609
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,218 in fines
Apr 5, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-03993 Rear of building Exterior
Apr 5, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-03993 Entire Unit 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 $2,499
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,998 in fines
Jan 24, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-01580 Left Sleeping Room Interior
Jan 24, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-01580 Right Sleeping Room Interior
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 $1,218
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,436 in fines
Oct 31, 2024 $1,218 CAP 25NOIR-INS-00608 Utility Closet Interior
Apr 5, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIR-INS-03993 Utility Closet Interior
IPMC § 304.13
Failure to maintain windows, skylights, door or frame in sound condition, good repair and weather tight
avg $567
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,133 in fines
Apr 5, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-03993 Exterior Entrance Door Exterior
Aug 13, 2020 $524 CAP 20UNIT-INS-005113 Utility Closet 1
12-G DCMR § 704.1.2
Failure to keep all required portable fire extinguishers maintained in an efficient and safe operating condition
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,093 in fines
Aug 13, 2020 $2,093 CAP 20UNIT-INS-005121 Living room 1
IPMC § 501.2
Owner occupying or allowing any person to occupy the premises or structure when the structure lacks the required plumbing fixtures or plumbing facilities or the plumbing fixtures or plumbing facilities are not properly maintained.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,047 in fines
Aug 13, 2020 $1,047 CAP 20UNIT-INS-005118 Bathroom 1
IPMC § 302.5
Failure to take proper precautions after pest elimination to eliminate rodent harborage and prevent re-infestation
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $524 in fines
Aug 13, 2020 $524 CAP 20UNIT-INS-005114 Living room/sleeping room 1
IPMC § 604.3.2
Failure to replace electrical switches, receptacles and fixtures, including furnace, water heating, security system circuits, or power distribution circuits that have been exposed to fire
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,047 in fines
Aug 13, 2020 $1,047 CAP 20UNIT-INS-005114 Living room 1
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.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,436 in fines
Oct 31, 2024 $2,436 CAP 25NOIE-INS-00392 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 601.2
Failure by owner to provide or maintain the required mechanical and electrical facilities
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,218 in fines
Oct 31, 2024 $1,218 CAP 25NOIE-INS-00392 Hallway Interior
12-G DCMR § 304.7
Failure to maintain roof drainage adequate to prevent dampness or deterioration in the walls or interior portion of the structure
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $524 in fines
Aug 13, 2020 $524 CAP 20UNIT-INS-005114 Bathroom 1
IPMC § 305.6
Failure to maintain interior doors capable of being opened and closed properly
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $122 in fines
Oct 31, 2024 $122 CAP 25NOIR-INS-00608 Apartment Entrance Door 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
Oct 31, 2024 $1,218 CAP 25NOIR-INS-00608 Cooking room Interior
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
Aug 13, 2020 $524 CAP 20UNIT-INS-005113 Kitchen 1
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 · $609 in fines
Oct 31, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-00608 Entire Building Interior
12-G DCMR § 309.1
Failure of the owner to keep structure free from rodent infestation
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $609 in fines
Oct 31, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-00608 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 304.2
Failure to eliminate and repaint surfaces with peeling, flaking or chipped paint
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $524 in fines
Aug 13, 2020 $524 CAP 20UNIT-INS-005113 Closet 1
12-G DCMR § 307.1
Failure to provide a proper handrail for stairs having more than three risers
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,218 in fines
Apr 5, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIR-INS-03993 Rear of building Exterior
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
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $554 in fines
Sep 21, 2022 $554 CAP 22NOIR-INS-03212 Rear of building Exterior
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 · $1,218 in fines
Apr 5, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIE-INS-02774 Cooking room 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 · $122 in fines
Apr 5, 2024 $122 CAP 24NOIR-INS-03993 Bathroom Interior/Exterior
IPMC § 304.13.1
Failure to maintain glazing materials free from cracks and holes
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $122 in fines
Apr 5, 2024 $122 CAP 24NOIR-INS-03993 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
Apr 5, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIR-INS-03993 Bathroom Interior
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 · $1,218 in fines
Apr 5, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIE-INS-02774 Entire Unit Interior

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