5601 13 th Street NW

Ward 4 ANC 4E 76 units Built c. 1955 Map ↗ Nearby buildings → Print flyer ↗
74
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$84,245
Fines (last 2 yrs)
88
Total violations
$94,390
Total fines
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Violations

IPMC § 502.1
Failure to maintain bathtub, shower, lavatory, water closet or kitchen sink in a sanitary, safe working condition
avg $616 13×
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Show details · 13 occurrences · $8,007 in fines
Sep 3, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07682 Bathroom Interior
Sep 3, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07682 Cooking room Interior
Jul 12, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06282 Bathroom Interior
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Jul 12, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06283 Bathroom Interior
Jul 11, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06278 Bathroom Interior
May 14, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04701 Bathroom Interior
May 14, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04701 Bathroom Interior
May 14, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04701 Bathroom Interior
Nov 20, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-00957 Bathroom Interior
Oct 24, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-00434 Bathroom Interior
Oct 24, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-00434 Cooking room Interior
Oct 26, 2023 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-00617 Bathroom 3
Oct 26, 2023 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-00617 Bathroom 3
IPMC § 403.2
Failure to provide proper ventilation for bathroom or toilet room
avg $594
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Show details · 9 occurrences · $5,345 in fines
Jul 12, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06285 Bathroom Interior
Oct 30, 2023 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-00700 Bathroom 3
Oct 30, 2023 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-00702 Bathroom 3
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Oct 30, 2023 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-00711 Bathroom 3
Oct 26, 2023 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-00610 Bathroom 3
Oct 26, 2023 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-00611 Bathroom 3
Oct 26, 2023 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-00612 Bathroom 3
Oct 26, 2023 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-00617 Bathroom 3
Oct 24, 2023 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-00575 Bathroom 2
12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to correct cracked or loose plaster, holes, decayed wood, water damage and/or other defective surface conditions
avg $613
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Show details · 6 occurrences · $3,680 in fines
Feb 9, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02738 Entire Unit Interior
Jul 11, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06278 Living room Interior
Nov 20, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-00957 Sleeping room 1 Interior
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Nov 20, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-00957 Sleeping room 2 Interior
Oct 24, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-00434 Living room Interior
Oct 24, 2023 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-00580 Bathroom 2
IPMC § 305.1
Failure to maintain interior of structure and equipment therein in good repair, structurally sound and in sanitary condition
avg $1,236
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Show details · 6 occurrences · $7,418 in fines
Feb 9, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02738 Kitchen Interior
Sep 3, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07682 Bathroom Interior
Jul 12, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06285 Entire Unit Interior
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May 14, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04701 Bathroom Interior
Oct 24, 2024 $1,218 CAP 25NOIR-INS-00434 Cooking room Interior
Oct 30, 2023 $1,179 CAP 24NOIR-INS-00699 Cooking room 3
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 $2,459
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Show details · 5 occurrences · $12,293 in fines
Feb 9, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01935 Entire Unit Interior
Nov 20, 2024 $2,436 CAP 25NOIE-INS-00630 Sleeping room 1 Interior
Nov 20, 2024 $2,436 CAP 25NOIE-INS-00630 Sleeping room 2 Interior
+2 more
Nov 20, 2024 $2,436 CAP 25NOIE-INS-00630 Sleeping room 3 Interior
Nov 20, 2024 $2,436 CAP 25NOIE-INS-00630 Sleeping room 4 Interior
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12-G DCMR § 309.1
Failure of the owner to keep structure free from rodent infestation
avg $622
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Show details · 5 occurrences · $3,109 in fines
Sep 3, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07682 Entire Unit Interior
Jul 12, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06283 Entire Unit Interior
Jul 12, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06285 Bathroom Interior
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May 14, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04701 Entire Unit Interior
Nov 20, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-00957 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 305.6
Failure to maintain interior doors capable of being opened and closed properly
avg $126
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $378 in fines
Feb 9, 2026 $128 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02738 Sleeping room 1 Interior
Sep 3, 2025 $125 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07682 Sleeping room 3 Interior
Jul 11, 2025 $125 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06278 Left Sleeping Room Interior
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 $126
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $378 in fines
Feb 9, 2026 $128 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02738 Sleeping room 3 Interior
Sep 3, 2025 $125 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07682 Bathroom Interior
May 14, 2025 $125 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04701 Sleeping room 2 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 · 3 occurrences · $375 in fines
Jul 12, 2025 $125 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06284 Laundry room/area Basement
Jul 12, 2025 $125 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06287 Entire Unit Interior
Jul 12, 2025 $125 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06288 Left Sleeping Room 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 $1,239
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $3,716 in fines
Sep 3, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07682 Hallway Interior
Jul 12, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06285 Living room Interior
Oct 24, 2024 $1,218 CAP 25NOIR-INS-00434 Entrance foyer Interior
12-G DCMR § 704.1.3
Failure to keep all required portable fire extinguishers maintained in an efficient and safe operating condition
avg $2,436
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,872 in fines
Nov 20, 2024 $2,436 CAP 25NOIE-INS-00630 Common hallway 1
Nov 20, 2024 $2,436 CAP 25NOIE-INS-00630 Common hallway 1
IPMC § 305.6
Failure to maintain interior doors that fit reasonably well within the frame
avg $122
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $243 in fines
Jul 12, 2025 $125 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06282 Sleeping Room Interior
Oct 26, 2023 $118 CAP 24NOIR-INS-00617 Left Sleeping Room 3
12-G DCMR § 702.4
Failure to maintain the required emergency escape openings in accordance with the code in effect at the time of construction
avg $2,499
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,998 in fines
Jul 12, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05021 Rear Sleeping Room Interior
Jul 12, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05021 Right Sleeping Room Interior
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
Nov 20, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-00948 Entire Unit Interior
Nov 15, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-00859 Entire Unit Interior
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 · 2 occurrences · $1,250 in fines
Sep 3, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07682 Entrance door Exterior
Jul 12, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06284 Front of building Exterior
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 $2,468
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,935 in fines
Sep 3, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05876 Hallway Interior
Nov 20, 2024 $2,436 CAP 25NOIE-INS-00630 Living 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 including basements and cellars but not including crawl spaces and uninhabitable attics
avg $2,524
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $5,048 in fines
Feb 9, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01935 Living room Interior
Jul 11, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05016 Sleeping room 2 Interior
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 · $625 in fines
Apr 10, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIE-INS-02944 Laundry room/area 1
IPMC § 505.3
Failure to provide a water supply system which provides adequate volume and/or pressure at fixtures, devices, and appurtenances
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
Jul 11, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06281 Kitchen Interior
IPMC § 704.2.3
Failure to have smoke alarms that emit a signal when the batteries are low
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,499 in fines
Jul 11, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05016 Sleeping room 1 Interior
12-G DCMR § 704.1.3
Failure to have extinguishers of an approved type
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,436 in fines
Nov 20, 2024 $2,436 CAP 25NOIE-INS-00630 Common hallway 2
12-G DCMR § 702.4
Failure of the owner to keep fire escapes, stairways, and other egress facilities in a good state of repair, painted and free from obstruction
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,436 in fines
Nov 19, 2024 $2,436 CAP 25NOIE-INS-00609 Side of building Exterior
12-G DCMR § 704.1.3
Failure maintain fire extinguishers in accordance with NFPA 10 as referenced in the Fire Code
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,436 in fines
Oct 24, 2024 $2,436 CAP 25NOIE-INS-00298 Common hallway 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 · $1,218 in fines
Oct 24, 2024 $1,218 CAP 25NOIE-INS-00298 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 702.1
Failure to provide a safe, continuous and unobstructed path of travel from any point in a building or structure to the public way that is compliant with the International Fire Code
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,358 in fines
Oct 30, 2023 $2,358 CAP 24NOIE-INS-00446 Rear of building 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 · $625 in fines
Jul 12, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIS-INS-00985 Front of building Interior
IPMC § 704.1.1
(Failure to inspect, test and maintain automatic sprinkler systems in accordance with NFPA 25
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,499 in fines
Jul 12, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06284 Basement Interior
IPMC § 605.2
Failure to have at least one grounded-type receptacle or a receptacle with a ground fault circuit interrupter in every laundry area
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Jul 12, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06284 Laundry room/area Basement
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 · $625 in fines
Jul 12, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06283 Living room Interior
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 · $625 in fines
Jul 12, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06282 Entire Unit 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
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,499 in fines
Jul 12, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05021 Hallway Interior
12-G DCMR § 702.7
Failure to provide the interior and exterior of all stairway doors with signage as required by the Building Code
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
Jul 12, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05020 Entire Building Interior
12-G DCMR § 704.3.2
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
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
Jul 12, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05020 Entire Building Exterior
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
Jul 12, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05018 Entire Unit Interior
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
Sep 3, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07682 Entire Unit Interior

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