3812 5 th Street NW

Ward 4 Built c. 1906 Map ↗ Nearby buildings → LandlordVictor Sagastizado
16
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$21,866
Fines (last 2 yrs)
16
Total violations
$21,866
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 $625 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,250 in fines
Sep 11, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07853 Sleeping room 3 Interior
Feb 27, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-02939
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 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,498 in fines
Sep 11, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07853 Front of building Exterior
Feb 27, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-02939 Hallway 1
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 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,998 in fines
Sep 11, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-06016 Hallway Interior
Feb 27, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-02233 Hallway 1
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 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,998 in fines
Sep 11, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-06016 Sleeping Room Interior
Feb 27, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-02233 Sleeping room 1 1
12-G DCMR § 304.7
Failure to maintain roof drainage adequate to prevent dampness or deterioration in the walls or interior portion of the structure
avg $625 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,250 in fines
Feb 27, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-02939 Kitchen 1
Feb 27, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-02939 Sleeping room 1 1
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12-G DCMR § 702.4
Placing bars, grilles, grates or similar devices over emergency escape and rescue openings that do not have the minimum net clear opening size mandated by the code that was in effect at the time of construction
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,499 in fines
Sep 11, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-06016 Basement Interior
IPMC § 304.18.1
Failure to equip door providing entry to a dwelling unit, rooming unit or housekeeping unit that is rented with a deadbolt lock designed to be readily openable from the side from which egress is to be made without the need for keys, spe
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
Sep 11, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-06016 Security door Exterior
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
Feb 27, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-02939 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
Feb 27, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-02939 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 302.3
Failure to maintain sidewalk, walkway, driveway, stairs or similar area free of hazardous conditions
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Feb 27, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-02939 Front of building Exterior
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 · $1,249 in fines
Feb 27, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-02939 Stairwell Exterior

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