5216 D Street SE

DC Worst Landlord Watchlist

This building's landlord, Fitch Apartments LLC, is one of the worst landlords in Ward 7. One of the 20 worst in the ward by total fines assessed.

45
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$72,447
Fines (last 2 yrs)
75
Total violations
$103,031
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 $562
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Show details · 6 occurrences · $3,370 in fines
Dec 18, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01689 Hallway Interior
Jan 13, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-01879 Hallway Interior
Nov 24, 2021 $530 CAP 22UNIT-INS-001374 Bathroom Interior
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Nov 24, 2021 $530 CAP 22UNIT-INS-001374 Hallway Interior
Nov 24, 2021 $530 CAP 22UNIT-INS-001377 Apartment Entrance Door Interior
Nov 24, 2021 $530 CAP 22UNIT-INS-001377 Sleeping room 1 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
avg $1,244
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Show details · 6 occurrences · $7,463 in fines
Dec 12, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00990 Entire Building Interior
Dec 8, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00953 Common hallway 1
Dec 8, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00953 Common hallway 2
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Dec 8, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00953 Common hallway 3
Jan 13, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-01355 Common hallway Interior
Dec 17, 2024 $1,218 CAP 25NOIE-INS-01037 Common hallway Interior
12-G DCMR § 704.1.3
Failure keep all required portable fire extinguishers visible and readily accessible
avg $2,509
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Show details · 5 occurrences · $12,545 in fines
Apr 13, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-03112 Entire Building Interior
Dec 17, 2025 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01118 Common hallway 1
Dec 17, 2025 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01118 Common hallway 2
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Dec 12, 2025 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00990 Entire Building Interior
Jan 13, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-01355 Common hallway Interior
IPMC § 502.1
Failure to maintain bathtub, shower, lavatory, water closet or kitchen sink in a sanitary, safe working condition
avg $530
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Show details · 5 occurrences · $2,650 in fines
Nov 24, 2021 $530 CAP 22UNIT-INS-001374 Bathroom Interior
Nov 24, 2021 $530 CAP 22UNIT-INS-001377 Bathroom Interior
Nov 24, 2021 $530 CAP 22UNIT-INS-001377 Bathroom Interior
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Nov 24, 2021 $530 CAP 22UNIT-INS-001377 Bathroom Interior
Nov 24, 2021 $530 CAP 22UNIT-INS-001377 Bathroom Interior
12-G DCMR § 704.1.3
Failure maintain fire extinguishers in accordance with NFPA 10 as referenced in the Fire Code
avg $2,486
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Show details · 5 occurrences · $12,432 in fines
Dec 8, 2025 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00953 Common hallway 2
Dec 8, 2025 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00953 Common hallway 3
Dec 8, 2025 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00953 Common hallway Basement
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Jan 13, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-01355 Common hallway Interior
Dec 17, 2024 $2,436 CAP 25NOIE-INS-01037 Common hallway Interior
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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 $2,499
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $9,996 in fines
Dec 17, 2025 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01118 Hallway Interior
Dec 12, 2025 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00990 Hallway 1
Dec 8, 2025 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00953 Hallway Interior
+1 more
Jan 13, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-01355 Hallway 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 $2,499
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $9,996 in fines
Dec 17, 2025 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01118 Sleeping room 1 Interior
Dec 17, 2025 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01118 Sleeping room 2 Interior
Dec 12, 2025 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00990 Sleeping room 2 1
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Dec 8, 2025 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00953 Sleeping room 1 Interior
IPMC § 304.13
Failure to maintain windows, skylights, door or frame in sound condition, good repair and weather tight
avg $629
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,888 in fines
Apr 13, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04504 Front of building Exterior
Dec 18, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01689 Apartment Entrance Door Interior
Dec 17, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01654 Entrance door Interior/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
avg $2,118
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $6,354 in fines
Nov 24, 2021 $2,118 CAP 22UNIT-INS-001376 Hallway Interior
Nov 24, 2021 $2,118 CAP 22UNIT-INS-001377 Hallway Interior
Nov 24, 2021 $2,118 CAP 22UNIT-INS-001377 Living room Interior
IPMC § 604.3
Failure to correct electrical system that constitutes a hazard to the occupants or the structure
avg $1,045
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $3,135 in fines
Nov 24, 2021 $1,059 CAP 22UNIT-INS-001373 Kitchen Interior
Nov 24, 2021 $1,059 CAP 22UNIT-INS-001376 Kitchen Interior
Oct 10, 2018 $1,017 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-00287
12-G DCMR § 302.1
Failure of the owner to maintain exterior property and premises in clean, safe and sanitary condition
avg $620
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,859 in fines
Dec 10, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIS-INS-02215 Entire Yard Exterior
Jan 13, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIS-INS-00017
Dec 10, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIS-INS-01294 Rear of building Exterior
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 · $212 in fines
Nov 24, 2021 $106 CAP 22UNIT-INS-001377 Apartment Entrance Door Interior
Nov 24, 2021 $106 CAP 22UNIT-INS-001377 Sleeping room 2 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
Dec 12, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01510 Entrance door Exterior
Nov 20, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01159 Exterior Entrance Door Exterior
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 $1,167
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,333 in fines
Apr 13, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04504 Common hallway 1
Nov 24, 2021 $1,059 CAP 22UNIT-INS-001374 Hallway Interior
12-G DCMR § 702.4
Having bars, grilles, grates or similar devices over emergency escape and rescue openings that are not releasable or removable from the inside without the use of a key, tool or force greater than that which is required for normal operat
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,034 in fines
Oct 10, 2018 $2,034 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-00287
12-G DCMR § 704.2
(Failure to install or maintain single- or multiple-station smoke alarms in Groups R-2, R-3, and R-4, 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 · $2,034 in fines
Oct 10, 2018 $2,034 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-00287
12-G DCMR § 310.1
Failure to install 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 · $2,034 in fines
Oct 10, 2018 $2,034 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-00287
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 · $509 in fines
Oct 10, 2018 $509 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-00287
12-G DCMR § 309.5.1
Failure of owner to provide required extermination services where more than one sleeping or dwelling unit of a structure is infected with insects or rodents;
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $519 in fines
Jun 20, 2019 $519 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-04330 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 703.2
Failure to maintain all fire and smokestop doors in operable condition
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,118 in fines
Nov 24, 2021 $2,118 CAP 22UNIT-INS-001376 Apartment Entrance Door Interior
12-G DCMR § 704.2
(Failure to install or maintain single- or multiple-station smoke alarms in Groups R-2, R-3, and R-4, and dwellings not regulated as Group R occupancies, regardless of occupant load on the ceiling or wall outside of each separate sleep
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,034 in fines
Oct 10, 2018 $2,034 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-00287
IPMC § 304.5
Failure to maintain foundation wall free from open cracks or breaks
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $509 in fines
Oct 10, 2018 $509 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-00287
IPMC § 304.6
Failure to maintain exterior walls weatherproof or properly surface coated where required to prevent deterioration
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $509 in fines
Oct 10, 2018 $509 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-00287
IPMC § 305.6
Failure to maintain interior doors that fit reasonably well within the frame
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $106 in fines
Nov 24, 2021 $106 CAP 22UNIT-INS-001377 Apartment Entrance Door 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
Nov 24, 2021 $530 CAP 22UNIT-INS-001377 Sleeping room 1 Interior
12-G DCMR § 704.4.4
Tampered with, removed, destroyed, disconnected, or removed the batteries from any installed smoke alarm, outside the course of an authorized inspection, maintenance or replacement of the alarm
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,118 in fines
Nov 24, 2021 $2,118 CAP 22UNIT-INS-001376 Hallway Interior
12-G DCMR § 308.2.1
Failure of an owner of an occupied premise to remove or provide for the removal of rubbish that is stored in approved covered containers
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Jan 13, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIS-INS-00017 Rear 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 · $625 in fines
Dec 5, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIS-INS-02205 Side of building Exterior
IPMC § 702.3
Failure to make all means of egress doors readily openable from the side from which egress is to be made without the need for keys, special knowledge or effort
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,499 in fines
Dec 8, 2025 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00953 Entrance door 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
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
Dec 8, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00953 Cooking room Interior
IPMC § 301.3
Failure to maintain vacant structures, premises thereof, or vacant land in a clean, safe, secure and sanitary condition so as not to cause a blighting problem or adversely affect the public health and safety
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
Dec 8, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00953 Side of building Exterior
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 · $2,499 in fines
Dec 8, 2025 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00953 Hallway Interior
IPMC § 302.8
Failure to prevent inoperative or unlicensed motor vehicle from being parked, kept or stored on premises
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Dec 12, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01510 Rear of building Exterior
IPMC § 304.18
Failure to provide a rented dwelling unit with a device designed to provide security for the occupants and property within with respect to doors, windows, and hatchways
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
Dec 17, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01654 Entrance door Interior/Exterior
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 · $1,249 in fines
Dec 18, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01689 Cooking room 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 · $625 in fines
Dec 18, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01689 Entire Unit Interior

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