2820 R Street SE

Ward 7 1 units Built c. 1936 Map ↗ Nearby buildings → LandlordAstaike, Sofonias
1
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$2,436
Fines (last 2 yrs)
37
Total violations
$37,854
Total fines
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Violations

IPMC § 504.1
Failure to maintain all plumbing fixtures in a safe, sanitary, and functional condition.
avg $530
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,590 in fines
May 13, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-04693 Cooking room Interior
May 13, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-04693 Cooking room Interior
May 13, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-04693 Cooking 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
avg $2,278
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $6,834 in fines
Aug 14, 2023 $2,358 CAP 23NOIE-INS-06223 Living room 1
Aug 14, 2023 $2,358 CAP 23NOIE-INS-06223 Hallway 2
May 13, 2021 $2,118 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-04693 Hallway 2
IPMC § 502.1
Failure to maintain bathtub, shower, lavatory, water closet or kitchen sink in a sanitary, safe working condition
avg $566
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,698 in fines
Aug 14, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-04818 Bathroom 2
Apr 14, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-04608 Bathroom 2
Apr 14, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-04608 Cooking room Interior
IPMC § 605.1
Failure to install electrical equipment, wiring, or appliances in a safe and approved manner
avg $550
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,650 in fines
Aug 14, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIE-INS-06223 Rear of building Exterior
May 13, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-04693 Front Sleeping Room Interior
May 13, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-04693 Rear Sleeping 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
avg $554
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,662 in fines
Apr 14, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-04608 Bathroom 2
Apr 14, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-04608 Cooking room Interior
Apr 14, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-04608 Sleeping room 3 Interior
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12-G DCMR § 309.1
Failure of the owner to keep structure free from rodent infestation
avg $1,143
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,286 in fines
Aug 14, 2023 $1,179 CAP 23NOIR-INS-04818 Entire Unit Interior
Apr 14, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-04608 Entire Unit Interior
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.
avg $1,107
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,214 in fines
Apr 14, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-04608 Cooking room Interior
Apr 14, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-04608 Cooking 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 · $1,059 in fines
May 13, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-04693 Cooking room Interior
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
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $530 in fines
May 13, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-04693 Living room 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 · $530 in fines
May 13, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-04693 Front of building Exterior
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 · $2,118 in fines
May 13, 2021 $2,118 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-04693 Hallway 2
IPMC § 305.5
Failure to maintain handrails and guards firmly fastened, in sound condition, good repair
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,107 in fines
Apr 14, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-04608 Stairwell 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 · $2,214 in fines
Apr 14, 2022 $2,214 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-04608 Hallway 1
12-G DCMR § 704.1.3
Failure to have extinguishers of an approved type
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,214 in fines
Apr 14, 2022 $2,214 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-04608 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
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,107 in fines
Apr 14, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-04608 Sleeping room 2 Interior
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
Aug 14, 2023 $1,179 CAP 23NOIE-INS-06223 Cooking room 1
IPMC § 601.2
Failure by owner to provide or maintain the required mechanical and electrical facilities
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,179 in fines
Aug 14, 2023 $1,179 CAP 23NOIE-INS-06223 Front of building Exterior
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 · $590 in fines
Aug 14, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-04818 Cooking room 1
IPMC § 304.1.1 (11)
Permitting an unsafe exterior structural condition to exist on premises wherein overhang extensions or projections including, but not limited to, trash chutes, canopies, marquees, signs, awnings, fire escapes, standpipes and exhaust
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,179 in fines
Aug 14, 2023 $1,179 CAP 23NOIE-INS-06223 Front of building Exterior
12-G DCMR § 402.3.1
Failure to provide bathroom, toilet room and other similar rooms sufficient illumination
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $590 in fines
Aug 14, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-04818 Bathroom 2
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 · $118 in fines
Aug 14, 2023 $118 CAP 23NOIR-INS-04818 Side of building 1
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 · $590 in fines
Aug 14, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-04818 Entire 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 · $590 in fines
Aug 14, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-04818 Entire Yard Exterior
12-G DCMR § 302.1
Failure of the occupant to maintain exterior property which such occupant occupies or controls in clean and sanitary condition
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $590 in fines
Aug 14, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-04818 Entire Yard Exterior
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 · $2,436 in fines
Feb 28, 2025 $2,436 CAP 25NOIE-INS-02253 Entire Building Interior

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