4000 Massachusetts Avenue NW

Ward 3 ANC 3A 441 units Built c. 1955 Map ↗ Nearby buildings → Print flyer ↗
71
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$65,116
Fines (last 2 yrs)
72
Total violations
$65,670
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 $628 13×
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Show details · 13 occurrences · $8,164 in fines
Apr 5, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04308 Sleeping room 1 Interior
Apr 2, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04272 Entire Unit 10
Apr 2, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04274 Kitchen 11
+10 more
Mar 29, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04048 Entire Unit 8
Mar 22, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03867 Entire Unit 6
Jan 26, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02505 Living room Interior
Dec 24, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01831 Entire Unit Interior
Dec 17, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01640 Bathroom Interior
Dec 17, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01640 Kitchen Interior
Nov 20, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01183 Entire Unit Interior
Sep 24, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-08179 Living room Interior
Sep 24, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-08179 Sleeping Room Interior
Apr 18, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04112 Sleeping room 1 1
12-G DCMR § 309.1
Failure to promptly exterminate structures in which insects are found by approved processes
avg $628 12×
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Show details · 12 occurrences · $7,539 in fines
Apr 5, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04286 Kitchen 5
Apr 2, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04245 Kitchen 10
Apr 1, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04211 Entire Unit 10
+9 more
Mar 30, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04136 Kitchen 10
Mar 29, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04069 Kitchen 9
Mar 29, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04070 Kitchen 9
Mar 29, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04074 Kitchen 9
Mar 15, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03682 Kitchen 5
Mar 12, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03641 Kitchen 5
Jan 26, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02505 Entire Unit Interior
Nov 20, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01183 Entire Unit Interior
Sep 24, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-08179 Kitchen 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 $2,517
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Show details · 7 occurrences · $17,617 in fines
Jan 26, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01718 Sleeping room 1 1
Jan 26, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01718 Sleeping room 2 1
Jan 26, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01725 Sleeping room 1 Interior
+4 more
Jan 13, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01502 Sleeping room 1 Interior
Jan 13, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01502 Sleeping room 2 Interior
Sep 26, 2024 $2,436 CAP 24NOIE-INS-04992 Sleeping room 1 5
Sep 26, 2024 $2,436 CAP 24NOIE-INS-04992 Sleeping room 2 5
12-G DCMR § 309.1
Failure of the owner to keep structure free from rodent infestation
avg $631
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Show details · 6 occurrences · $3,786 in fines
Apr 5, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04308 Entire Unit Interior
Apr 2, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04272 Kitchen 10
Mar 9, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03461 Kitchen 3
+3 more
Mar 5, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03411 Bathroom 3
Jan 13, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02186 Entire Unit Interior
Dec 3, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-01170 Entire Unit Interior
12-G DCMR 305.3
Failure to repair, remove or cover peeling, chipping, flaking or abraded paint
avg $627
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Show details · 6 occurrences · $3,760 in fines
Mar 30, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04137 Kitchen 10
Mar 18, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03800 Sleeping Room 6
Mar 10, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03485 Bathroom 1
+3 more
Mar 9, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03457 Entire Unit 3
Mar 8, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03433 Entire Unit 2
Dec 3, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-01170 Sleeping room 1 Interior
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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 $1,249
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Show details · 5 occurrences · $6,245 in fines
Dec 24, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01831 Living room/sleeping room Interior
Dec 5, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01442 Living room Interior
Dec 5, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01442 Sleeping Room Interior
+2 more
Nov 20, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01183 Entire Unit Interior
Oct 27, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00668 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 305.1
Failure to maintain interior of structure and equipment therein in good repair, structurally sound and in sanitary condition
avg $1,268
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $5,071 in fines
Apr 5, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04308 Bathroom Interior
Mar 9, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03461 Kitchen 3
Jan 13, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02186 Living room Interior
+1 more
Sep 12, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07891 Entrance door Interior
12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to maintain interior surfaces in good, clean, and sanitary condition and good repair
avg $625
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,875 in fines
Mar 19, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03823 Living room 7
Mar 18, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03798 Kitchen 6
Dec 17, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01640 Bathroom Interior
12-G DCMR § 309.1
Failure of the occupant or tenant to keep structure free from insect infestation
avg $638
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,276 in fines
Apr 5, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04308 Entire Unit Interior
Mar 10, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03485 Entire Unit 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 $1,262
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,523 in fines
Mar 29, 2026 $1,249 CAP 26NOIE-INS-02846 Kitchen 9
Mar 22, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIE-INS-02728 Kitchen 6
IPMC § 305.6
Failure to maintain interior doors capable of being opened and closed properly
avg $125
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $250 in fines
Dec 5, 2025 $125 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01442 Utility Closet Interior
Oct 27, 2025 $125 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00668 Hallway Interior
IPMC § 502.1
Failure to maintain bathtub, shower, lavatory, water closet or kitchen sink in a sanitary, safe working condition
avg $632
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,263 in fines
Mar 29, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04074 Bathroom 9
Jan 26, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02495 Bathroom 1
12-G DCMR § 309.1
failure of owner to take proper precautions to prevent insect re-infestation after insect extermination
avg $625
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,250 in fines
Dec 24, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01831 Entire Unit Interior
Dec 5, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01442 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 302.7
Failure to maintain all accessory structures, including detached garages, fences and walls structurally sound and in good repair
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $554 in fines
Jun 24, 2022 $554 CAP 22NOIR-INS-00868 Front Parking Lot 6
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 · $1,249 in fines
Jun 16, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04385 Hallway Interior
IPMC § 505.4
Failure to provide water heating facilities which provide water at a minimum temperature of 110?F 43? C .
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
Mar 12, 2026 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03641 Kitchen 5
IPMC § 601.2
Failure by owner to provide or maintain the required mechanical and electrical facilities
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
Mar 29, 2026 $1,249 CAP 26NOIE-INS-02846 Living room 9
IPMC § 305.6
Failure to maintain interior doors that fit reasonably well within the frame
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $125 in fines
Mar 30, 2026 $125 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04110 Sleeping Room 9
IPMC § 304.15
Failure to maintain exterior doors, door assemblies, operator systems, if provided, and/or hardware in good condition.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Apr 7, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04373 Apartment Entrance Door 11

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