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14
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$16,344
Fines (last 2 yrs)
39
Total violations
$34,001
Total fines
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Violations

IPMC § 605.1
Failure to install electrical equipment, wiring, or appliances in a safe and approved manner
avg $522
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Show details · 5 occurrences · $2,608 in fines
Feb 1, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-02486 Kitchen Interior
Feb 1, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-02486 Living room Interior
Feb 1, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-02486 Sleeping room 2 Interior
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Aug 3, 2018 $509 CAP 18ENF-HOUS-01931
Aug 3, 2018 $509 CAP 18ENF-HOUS-01931
12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to maintain interior surfaces in good, clean, and sanitary condition and good repair
avg $569
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Show details · 5 occurrences · $2,845 in fines
Feb 4, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02639 Stairwell 1st to 2nd Floor
Feb 4, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02639 Common hallway 3
Feb 1, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-02486 Bathroom Interior
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Feb 1, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-02486 Entire Unit Interior
Aug 3, 2018 $509 CAP 18ENF-HOUS-01931
12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to correct cracked or loose plaster, holes, decayed wood, water damage and/or other defective surface conditions
avg $572
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Show details · 5 occurrences · $2,860 in fines
Oct 23, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-00410 Bathroom Interior
Oct 23, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-00410 Living room Interior
Feb 15, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-03051 Entire Unit Interior
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Jan 13, 2020 $524 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-01850 Entire Unit Interior
Aug 3, 2018 $509 CAP 18ENF-HOUS-01931
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 $1,198
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $3,595 in fines
Feb 4, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02639 Stairwell 1st to 2nd Floor
Feb 4, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02639 Stairwell 2nd to 3rd Floor
Jan 13, 2020 $1,047 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-01850 Cooking room Interior
IPMC § 305.1
Failure to maintain interior of structure and equipment therein in good repair, structurally sound and in sanitary condition
avg $1,218
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $3,654 in fines
Oct 23, 2024 $1,218 CAP 25NOIR-INS-00410 Bathroom Interior
Oct 23, 2024 $1,218 CAP 25NOIR-INS-00410 Bathroom Interior
Feb 15, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIR-INS-03051 Entire Unit Interior
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12-G DCMR § 704.5.2
(Failure to install an approved permanent sign adjacent to each manual fire alarm box that reads: “WHEN ALARM SOUNDS CALL FIRE DEPARTMENT,” where fire alarm systems are not monitored by a supervising station
avg $1,017
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,034 in fines
Aug 3, 2018 $1,017 CAP 18ENF-HOUS-01931
Aug 3, 2018 $1,017 CAP 18ENF-HOUS-01931
IPMC § 305.6
Failure to maintain interior doors capable of being opened and closed properly
avg $106
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $211 in fines
Feb 1, 2021 $106 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-02486 Sleeping room 2 Interior
Jan 13, 2020 $105 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-01850 Closet door Interior
IPMC § 502.1
Failure to maintain bathtub, shower, lavatory, water closet or kitchen sink in a sanitary, safe working condition
avg $527
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,054 in fines
Feb 1, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-02486 Bathroom Interior
Jan 13, 2020 $524 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-01850 Bathroom Interior
IPMC § 304.15
Failure to maintain exterior doors, door assemblies, operator systems, if provided, and/or hardware in good condition.
avg $638
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,276 in fines
Feb 4, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02639 Exterior Entrance Door 1
Feb 4, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02639 Exterior Rear Entrance Door 1
IPMC § 601.2
Failure by owner to provide or maintain the required mechanical and electrical facilities
avg $1,161
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,321 in fines
Feb 4, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01855 Common hallway Entire Building
Jan 13, 2020 $1,047 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-01850 Living room Interior
12-G DCMR § 704.1.3
Failure to keep all required portable fire extinguishers maintained in an efficient and safe operating condition
avg $2,549
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $5,098 in fines
Feb 4, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01855 Common hallway 1
Feb 4, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01855 Common hallway 2
12-G DCMR § 102.5
Failure to make repairs, maintenance work, alterations or installations caused directly or indirectly by the enforcement of the Property Maintenance Code in a workmanlike manner
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,218 in fines
Oct 23, 2024 $1,218 CAP 25NOIR-INS-00410 Sleeping room 1 Interior
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 · $2,118 in fines
Feb 1, 2021 $2,118 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-02486 Entire Unit 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 · $1,059 in fines
Feb 1, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-02486 Sleeping room 1 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 · $524 in fines
Jan 13, 2020 $524 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-01850 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 · $509 in fines
Aug 3, 2018 $509 CAP 18ENF-HOUS-01931
IPMC § 304.12
failure to maintain handrails and guards in a firmly fastened manner, good condition and/ or capable of supporting normally imposed loads
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,017 in fines
Aug 3, 2018 $1,017 CAP 18ENF-HOUS-01931

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