2520 10 th Street NE

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106
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$105,573
Fines (last 2 yrs)
144
Total violations
$138,177
Total fines
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Violations

IPMC § 305.1
Failure to maintain interior of structure and equipment therein in good repair, structurally sound and in sanitary condition
avg $1,234 26×
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Show details · 26 occurrences · $32,072 in fines
Nov 19, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01105 Cooking room Interior
Nov 19, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01105 Cooking room Interior
Nov 19, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01106 Bathroom Interior
+23 more
Nov 19, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01106 Cooking room Interior
Nov 19, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01107 Living room Interior
Nov 19, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01107 Sleeping room 1 Interior
Nov 19, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01118 Cooking room Interior
Nov 19, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01118 Cooking room Interior
Oct 28, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00704 Cooking room 1
Oct 28, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00705 Bathroom 2
Oct 28, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00705 Cooking room 2
Oct 28, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00705 Cooking room 2
Oct 27, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00689 Kitchen Interior
Sep 24, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-08184 Entire Unit Interior
Jun 12, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05421 Bathroom Interior
Jun 12, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05421 Kitchen Interior
Jun 12, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05421 Kitchen Interior
Mar 21, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03488 Bathroom 3
Mar 21, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03488 Cooking room 3
Mar 21, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03488 Cooking room 3
Mar 21, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03488 Entire Unit 3
Mar 21, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03488 Living room 3
Feb 11, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-02600 Cooking room Interior
Jun 6, 2023 $1,179 CAP 23NOIR-INS-03538 Cooking room Interior
Dec 16, 2022 $1,107 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01339 Cooking room 3
Apr 2, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-04050 Utility Closet Interior
12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to correct cracked or loose plaster, holes, decayed wood, water damage and/or other defective surface conditions
avg $594 14×
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Show details · 14 occurrences · $8,319 in fines
Nov 19, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01107 Cooking room Interior
Nov 19, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01107 Hallway Interior
Nov 19, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01107 Living room Interior
+11 more
Nov 19, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01107 Sleeping room 1 Interior
Oct 27, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00689 Kitchen Interior
Oct 27, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00689 Kitchen Interior
Sep 24, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-08184 Hallway Interior
Jun 12, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05421 Bathroom Interior
Dec 9, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-01282 Bathroom Interior
Apr 19, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02878 Living room Interior
Nov 8, 2021 $530 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-00808 Hallway Basement
Nov 8, 2021 $530 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-00808 Hallway Basement
Nov 8, 2021 $530 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-00808 Trash room Basement
Apr 27, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-04358 Closet Interior
12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to maintain interior surfaces in good, clean, and sanitary condition and good repair
avg $610 10×
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Show details · 10 occurrences · $6,096 in fines
Nov 19, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01106 Entire Unit Interior
Oct 29, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00740 Entire Unit Interior
Oct 28, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00704 Living room 1
+7 more
Feb 11, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-02600 Cooking room Interior
Feb 11, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-02600 Living room Interior
Dec 13, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-01395 Hallway Interior
Dec 9, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-01282 Entire Unit Interior
Sep 3, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-06647 Common hallway Interior
Apr 19, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02878 Sleeping Room Interior
Dec 16, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01339 Entire Unit 3
IPMC § 502.1
Failure to maintain bathtub, shower, lavatory, water closet or kitchen sink in a sanitary, safe working condition
avg $612 10×
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Show details · 10 occurrences · $6,116 in fines
Nov 19, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01105 Bathroom Interior
Oct 28, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00708 Bathroom Interior
Oct 27, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00689 Bathroom Interior
+7 more
Jun 12, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05421 Bathroom Interior
Dec 13, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-01394 Bathroom Interior
Dec 13, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-01394 Bathroom Interior
Dec 13, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-01395 Bathroom Interior
Dec 9, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-01282 Bathroom Interior
Apr 19, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02878 Bathroom Interior
Apr 19, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02878 Bathroom Interior
IPMC § 304.13
Failure to maintain windows, skylights, door or frame in sound condition, good repair and weather tight
avg $565
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Show details · 5 occurrences · $2,827 in fines
Oct 28, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00705 Apartment Entrance Door 2
Sep 3, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-06647 Exterior Rear Entrance Door Exterior
Mar 29, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-04140 Rear of building Exterior
+2 more
Nov 8, 2021 $530 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-00808 Exit door Basement
Oct 29, 2018 $509 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-00816
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IPMC § 704.1.1
(Failure to inspect, test and maintain automatic sprinkler systems in accordance with NFPA 25
avg $2,499
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Show details · 5 occurrences · $12,495 in fines
Oct 29, 2025 $2,499 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00740 Entire Unit Interior
Oct 29, 2025 $2,499 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00741 Entire Building Interior
Oct 29, 2025 $2,499 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00744 Entire Unit 2
+2 more
Oct 28, 2025 $2,499 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00704 Entire Unit 1
Oct 28, 2025 $2,499 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00705 Entire Unit 2
12-G DCMR § 309.1
Failure of the owner to keep structure free from rodent infestation
avg $965
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Show details · 5 occurrences · $4,826 in fines
Nov 19, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01118 Entire Unit Interior
Mar 21, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03488 Bathroom 3
Sep 3, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIR-INS-06647 Rear of building Exterior
+2 more
Jun 6, 2023 $1,179 CAP 23NOIR-INS-03538 Sleeping room 1 Interior
May 26, 2023 $1,179 CAP 23NOIR-INS-03401 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 601.2
Failure by owner to provide or maintain the required mechanical and electrical facilities
avg $1,166
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $4,664 in fines
Nov 19, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00690 Living room Interior
Nov 19, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00695 Bathroom Interior
Oct 14, 2022 $1,107 CAP 23NOIE-INS-02906 Living room 4
+1 more
Nov 18, 2021 $1,059 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-01030 Elevator 1 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
avg $125
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $500 in fines
Nov 19, 2025 $125 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01106 Sleeping room 2 Interior
Oct 28, 2025 $125 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00704 Cooking room 1
Oct 28, 2025 $125 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00704 Sleeping Room 1
+1 more
Jun 12, 2025 $125 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05421 Kitchen Interior
IPMC § 305.6
Failure to maintain interior doors capable of being opened and closed properly
avg $122
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $489 in fines
Feb 23, 2026 $128 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03171 Bathroom Interior
Nov 19, 2025 $125 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01106 Apartment Entrance Door Interior
Feb 5, 2025 $125 CAP 25NOIR-INS-02424 Common hallway Basement
+1 more
Oct 14, 2022 $111 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00192 Apartment Entrance Door 4
IPMC § 302.5
Failure to take proper precautions after pest elimination to eliminate rodent harborage and prevent re-infestation
avg $625
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $2,500 in fines
Oct 29, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00740 Entire Unit Interior
Oct 28, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00704 Entire Unit 1
Oct 28, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00705 Entire Unit 2
+1 more
Feb 11, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-02600 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 305.6
Failure to maintain interior doors that fit reasonably well within the frame
avg $122
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $486 in fines
Oct 28, 2025 $125 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00708 Bathroom Interior
Jul 2, 2025 $125 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05998 Bathroom Entire Building
Feb 5, 2025 $125 CAP 25NOIR-INS-02424 Common hallway Interior
+1 more
Jul 15, 2022 $111 CAP 22NOIR-INS-01431 Apartment Entrance Door Interior
IPMC § 605.2
Failure to have receptacle outlets with the appropriate faceplate covers for the location
avg $590
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,770 in fines
Jun 6, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-03538 Closet Interior
Jun 6, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-03538 Cooking room Interior
Jun 6, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-03538 Hallway Interior
12-G DCMR § 704.1.3
Failure to keep all required portable fire extinguishers maintained in an efficient and safe operating condition
avg $2,499
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $7,497 in fines
Oct 29, 2025 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00446 Entire Unit Interior
Oct 29, 2025 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00447 Common Area Entire Building
Oct 29, 2025 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00449 Common Area 2
IPMC § 607.1
Failure to maintain duct system free of obstructions and capable of performing the required function
avg $625
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,875 in fines
Oct 29, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00446 Entire Unit Interior
Oct 29, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00449 Entire Unit 2
Oct 28, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00429 Entire Unit 1
IPMC § 505.4
Failure to provide water heating facilities which provide water at a minimum temperature of 110?F 43? C .
avg $1,249
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $3,747 in fines
Oct 28, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00704 Cooking room 1
Oct 28, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00705 Bathroom 1
Oct 28, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00705 Cooking room 2
IPMC § 304.15
Failure to maintain exterior doors, door assemblies, operator systems, if provided, and/or hardware in good condition.
avg $625
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,875 in fines
Oct 29, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00740 Apartment Entrance Door Interior
Oct 28, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00713 Entrance door Interior/Exterior
Aug 21, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07351 Exterior Rear Entrance Door Exterior
IPMC § 304.13.2
Failure to maintain every window, other than a fixed window, in an easily openable manner and/or capable of being held in position by window hardware
avg $629
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,888 in fines
Apr 6, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04364 Kitchen Interior
Nov 19, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01106 Cooking room Interior
Oct 28, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00705 Cooking room 2
IPMC § 504.1
Failure to properly install and maintain a plumbing fixture in working order
avg $625
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,250 in fines
Oct 28, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00704 Bathroom 1
Oct 28, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00704 Cooking room 1
IPMC § 302.5
Failure to maintain structures and exterior property free from rodent harborage and infestation
avg $625
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,250 in fines
Aug 21, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07351 Rear of building Exterior
Jun 12, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05421 Entire Unit 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
avg $1,107
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,214 in fines
Apr 26, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-04836 Common hallway Interior
Apr 26, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-04836 Utility Access Service Closet 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
avg $2,499
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,998 in fines
Oct 28, 2025 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00430 Hallway Interior
Oct 27, 2025 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00423 Hallway Interior
IPMC § 701.2
Failure of owner of the premises to provide and maintain code compliant fire safety facilities and equipment
avg $2,499
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,998 in fines
Oct 29, 2025 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00446 Entire Unit Interior
Oct 29, 2025 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00447 Entire Building Interior
IPMC § 504.1
Failure to maintain all plumbing fixtures in a safe, sanitary, and functional condition.
avg $632
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,263 in fines
Feb 23, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03171 Bathroom Interior
Jul 2, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05998 Bathroom Interior
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 · $1,037 in fines
Apr 23, 2019 $1,037 CAP 19UNIT-INS-001697
IPMC § 703.2
Fire doors and smoke barrier doors shall not be blocked or obstructed or otherwise made inoperable
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,075 in fines
Apr 23, 2019 $2,075 CAP 19UNIT-INS-001697
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 · $2,118 in fines
Nov 8, 2021 $2,118 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-00808 Trash room Basement
IPMC § 301.2
Failure to maintain premises in safe and sanitary condition or in compliance with this chapter of the Property Maintenance Code
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,059 in fines
Nov 18, 2021 $1,059 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-01030 Trash room Basement
IPMC § 302.9
Failure to restore exterior surface of a structure or building to approved state of maintenance and repair after it was damaged, mutilated or defaced by markings, carvings or graffiti
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $554 in fines
Mar 29, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-04140 Front 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
Mar 29, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-04140 Trash room Basement
12-G DCMR § 402.2
Failure to provide common areas and stairways with sufficient illumination
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $554 in fines
Mar 29, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-04140 Common hallway Basement
12-G DCMR § 102.2
Failure to maintain in good working order equipment, systems, devices or safeguards required by the Property Maintenance Code or previous regulation or code under which the structure or premises was constructed, altered or repaired
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,214 in fines
Mar 29, 2022 $2,214 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-04140 Common hallway 1
IPMC § 703.2
Failure to maintain all fire and smokestop doors in operable condition
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,075 in fines
Apr 23, 2019 $2,075 CAP 19UNIT-INS-001698
IPMC § 304.2
Failure to maintain all siding and masonry joints, or those between the building envelope and the perimeter of windows, doors and skylights, weather resistant and water tight
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $554 in fines
Aug 30, 2022 $554 CAP 22NOIR-INS-02752 Cooking room 4
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 · $554 in fines
Aug 30, 2022 $554 CAP 22NOIR-INS-02752 Cooking room 4
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 · $554 in fines
Aug 30, 2022 $554 CAP 22NOIE-INS-02293 Sleeping Room 4
12-G DCMR § 702.6
(Failure to keep all illuminated ?Exit? signs illuminated when the building is occupied
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
Feb 5, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-01806 Common hallway 4
12-G DCMR § 309.1
Failure to promptly exterminate structures in which insects are found by approved processes
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Oct 27, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00689 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
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,499 in fines
Oct 27, 2025 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00423 Sleeping Room Interior
IPMC § 302.5
Failure to exterminate rodent harborage or infestation by approved processes which are not injurious to human health
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Oct 28, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00708 Entire Unit Interior
12-G DCMR § 108.1.1.2
Boiler, heating equipment, elevator, moving stairway, electrical wiring or device, flammable liquid containers or other equipment on the premises or within the structure is in such disrepair or condition that it is a hazard to li
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,499 in fines
Oct 28, 2025 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00434 Elevator Interior
IPMC § 304.19
Failure to maintain exterior gates, gate assemblies, operator systems if provided, and/or hardware in good condition and/or latches at all entrances that tightly secure the gates
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $125 in fines
Oct 29, 2025 $125 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00744 Apartment Entrance Door 2
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 · $638 in fines
Apr 6, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04364 Kitchen Interior

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