704 51 st Street NE

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44
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$52,827
Fines (last 2 yrs)
71
Total violations
$92,683
Total fines
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Violations

12-G DCMR § 104.3
Failure to allow code official entry into the structure or premises at a reasonable time, for the purpose of inspecting and enforcing the Property Maintenance Code
avg $1,249
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Show details · 7 occurrences · $8,743 in fines
May 16, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03848 Entire Unit Basement
May 16, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03849 Entire Unit 1
May 16, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03850 Entire Unit 4
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May 16, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03852 Entire Unit Basement
May 16, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03853 Entire Unit 2
May 16, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03854 Entire Unit 3
May 16, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03871 Entire Unit 3
IPMC § 601.2
Failure by owner to provide or maintain the required mechanical and electrical facilities
avg $1,164
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Show details · 5 occurrences · $5,819 in fines
Apr 16, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03045 Living room Interior
Apr 16, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03050 Hallway Interior
Jan 25, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-02463 Cooking room Interior
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Jan 25, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-02463 Sleeping room 1 Interior
Jan 25, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-02463 Sleeping room 2 Interior
12-G DCMR § 704.1.3
Failure to keep all required portable fire extinguishers maintained in an efficient and safe operating condition
avg $2,214
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Show details · 5 occurrences · $11,070 in fines
Jan 25, 2022 $2,214 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-02446 Common hallway 2
Jan 25, 2022 $2,214 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-02446 Common hallway 3
Jan 25, 2022 $2,214 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-02446 Common hallway 4
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Jan 25, 2022 $2,214 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-02446 Common hallway 5
Jan 25, 2022 $2,214 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-02446 Common hallway 6
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 $2,413
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $9,651 in fines
Apr 16, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03053 Sleeping Room Interior
Nov 21, 2024 $2,436 CAP 25NOIE-INS-00667 Rear Sleeping Room Interior
May 23, 2023 $2,358 CAP 23NOIE-INS-05307 Sleeping room 1 Interior
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May 23, 2023 $2,358 CAP 23NOIE-INS-05307 Sleeping room 2 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
avg $1,178
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $4,712 in fines
Apr 16, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03050 Sleeping Room Interior
Apr 16, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03053 Kitchen Interior
Jan 25, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-02446 Hallway Interior
+1 more
Jan 25, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-02446 Living room Interior
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IPMC § 605.1
Failure to install electrical equipment, wiring, or appliances in a safe and approved manner
avg $609
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,827 in fines
Nov 21, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIE-INS-00667 Bathroom Interior
Nov 21, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIE-INS-00667 Kitchen Interior
Nov 21, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIE-INS-00667 Living room/sleeping room Interior
12-G DCMR § 704.1.3
Failure keep all required portable fire extinguishers visible and readily accessible
avg $2,336
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $7,008 in fines
Aug 13, 2024 $2,436 CAP 24NOIE-INS-04362 Hallway Entire Building
May 23, 2023 $2,358 CAP 23NOIE-INS-05307 Common hallway 1
Jan 25, 2022 $2,214 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-02446 Common hallway 1
IPMC § 304.13
Failure to maintain windows, skylights, door or frame in sound condition, good repair and weather tight
avg $609
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,827 in fines
Dec 16, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-01412 Entrance door 5
Nov 21, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-01002 Apartment Entrance Door Interior
Nov 21, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-01002 Sleeping Room Interior
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
avg $590
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,179 in fines
Dec 22, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIS-INS-02242 Side of building Exterior
Jan 25, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-02463 Sleeping room 1 Interior
12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to correct cracked or loose plaster, holes, decayed wood, water damage and/or other defective surface conditions
avg $578
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,155 in fines
May 16, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04837 Apartment Entrance Door 1
Jul 12, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-05678 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
May 16, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04837 Apartment Entrance Door 1
Apr 16, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04068 Exterior Entrance Door Exterior
IPMC § 502.1
Failure to maintain bathtub, shower, lavatory, water closet or kitchen sink in a sanitary, safe working condition
avg $617
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,234 in fines
Apr 16, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04067 Bathroom Interior
Nov 21, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-01002 Bathroom 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 on the ceiling or wall outside of each separate s
avg $2,429
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,857 in fines
Apr 16, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03050 Hallway Interior
May 23, 2023 $2,358 CAP 23NOIE-INS-05307 Hallway Interior
IPMC § 701.2
Failure of owner of the premises to provide and maintain code compliant fire safety facilities and equipment
avg $2,468
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,935 in fines
Apr 16, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03051 Common hallway Entire Building
Nov 21, 2024 $2,436 CAP 25NOIE-INS-00667 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 $125
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $250 in fines
Apr 16, 2025 $125 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04067 Living room Interior
Apr 16, 2025 $125 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04069 Living 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 · $1,179 in fines
May 23, 2023 $1,179 CAP 23NOIR-INS-03336 Kitchen Interior
12-G DCMR § 608.1
Failure of the owner or operator of a housing business who provides air conditioning to maintain each such unit in safe and good working condition so that it can provide from May 15 to September 15, an inside temperature in the roo
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $590 in fines
May 23, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-03336 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 304.1
Failure to maintain exterior of structure in good repair, structurally sound and sanitary so as not to pose a threat to the public health, safety or welfare
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,218 in fines
Apr 2, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIE-INS-02729 Rear of building Exterior
IPMC § 304.19
Failure to maintain exterior gates, gate assemblies, operator systems if provided, and/or hardware in good condition and/or latches at all entrances that tightly secure the gates
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $122 in fines
Nov 21, 2024 $122 CAP 25NOIR-INS-01002 Front of building Exterior
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 · $1,107 in fines
Jan 25, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-02446 Entire Unit 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 · $554 in fines
Jan 25, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-02446 Living room Interior
IPMC § 505.4
Failure to properly install or maintain water heating facilities
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,107 in fines
Jan 25, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-02463 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 302.5
Failure to maintain structures and exterior property free from rodent harborage and infestation
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $530 in fines
Jul 12, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-05678 Cooking 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
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,059 in fines
Jul 12, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-05678 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 604.3.1
Failure to replace electrical distribution equipment, motor circuits, power equipment, transformers, wire, cable, flexible cords, wiring devices, ground fault circuit interrupters, surge protectors, molded case circuit breakers, low-volt
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,059 in fines
Jul 12, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-05678 Living room Interior
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 · $2,118 in fines
Jul 12, 2021 $2,118 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-05678 Sleeping Room 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 · $1,218 in fines
Nov 21, 2024 $1,218 CAP 25NOIE-INS-00667
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 · $2,436 in fines
Dec 16, 2024 $2,436 CAP 25NOIE-INS-01002 Entire Unit 1
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
Apr 16, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04067 Rear Sleeping Room Interior
IPMC § 504.1
Failure to maintain all plumbing fixtures in a safe, sanitary, and functional condition.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Apr 16, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04067 Kitchen Interior
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
Apr 16, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03053 Living room Interior
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
Apr 16, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03053 Cooking room Interior
12-G DCMR § 307.1
Failure to provide a proper handrail for stairs having more than three risers
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
May 16, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04837 Stairwell 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
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $125 in fines
May 16, 2025 $125 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04837 Stairwell Interior
12-G DCMR § 304.3
Failure to display street number of premises in conformance with the requirements of 12-A DCMR ? 118
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $125 in fines
May 16, 2025 $125 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04837 Front of building 1
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 · $2,549 in fines
Jan 6, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02066 Entire Building Interior
12-G DCMR ?? 108.1.1 and 108.1.1.1
A structure or attachment to a structure is unsafe or dangerous to the life, health, property or safety of the public or the occupants of the structure because it lacks minimum safeguards to protect or warn occupants i
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,549 in fines
Jan 6, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01418 Entire Building Interior
IPMC § 301.2
Failure to maintain premises in safe and sanitary condition or in compliance with this chapter of the Property Maintenance Code
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,274 in fines
Jan 12, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01488 Entire Building Interior

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