3812 South Capitol Street SE

Ward 8 ANC 8D 19 units Built c. 1961 Map ↗ Nearby buildings → Print flyer ↗
18
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$20,001
Fines (last 2 yrs)
69
Total violations
$67,345
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 $572
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Show details · 6 occurrences · $3,433 in fines
Dec 3, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01387 Living room Interior
Oct 4, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-00128 Living room Interior
Oct 4, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-00128 Sleeping Room Interior
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Oct 25, 2021 $530 CAP 22UNIT-INS-000710 Entire Unit 2
Feb 1, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-02515 Living room Interior
Feb 1, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-02515 Living 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 $1,149
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Show details · 6 occurrences · $6,893 in fines
Dec 3, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01387 Sleeping Room Interior
Dec 3, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01387 Sleeping Room Interior
Oct 4, 2024 $1,218 CAP 25NOIR-INS-00128 Entire Unit Interior
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Oct 25, 2021 $1,059 CAP 22UNIT-INS-000708 Living room 1
Oct 25, 2021 $1,059 CAP 22UNIT-INS-000711 Bathroom 2
Feb 1, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-02515 Cooking room 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
avg $543
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Show details · 6 occurrences · $3,259 in fines
Oct 4, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-00128 Entire Unit Interior/Exterior
Oct 25, 2021 $530 CAP 22UNIT-INS-000709 Living room 1
Oct 25, 2021 $530 CAP 22UNIT-INS-000711 Living room 2
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Feb 1, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-02515 Cooking room Interior
Feb 1, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-02515 Living room Interior
Feb 1, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-02515 Sleeping Room Interior
12-G DCMR § 309.1
Failure of the owner to keep structure free from rodent infestation
avg $1,059
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Show details · 5 occurrences · $5,295 in fines
Oct 25, 2021 $1,059 CAP 22UNIT-INS-000708 Entire Unit 1
Oct 25, 2021 $1,059 CAP 22UNIT-INS-000709 Entire Unit 1
Oct 25, 2021 $1,059 CAP 22UNIT-INS-000710 Entire Unit 2
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Oct 25, 2021 $1,059 CAP 22UNIT-INS-000711 Entire Unit 2
Feb 1, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-02515 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 502.1
Failure to maintain bathtub, shower, lavatory, water closet or kitchen sink in a sanitary, safe working condition
avg $546
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Show details · 5 occurrences · $2,729 in fines
Oct 4, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-00128 Bathroom Interior
Oct 25, 2021 $530 CAP 22UNIT-INS-000708 Bathroom 1
Oct 25, 2021 $530 CAP 22UNIT-INS-000710 Bathroom 2
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Oct 25, 2021 $530 CAP 22UNIT-INS-000710 Bathroom 2
Oct 25, 2021 $530 CAP 22UNIT-INS-000711 Bathroom 2
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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
avg $2,118
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $8,472 in fines
Oct 25, 2021 $2,118 CAP 22UNIT-INS-000708 Sleeping Room 1
Oct 25, 2021 $2,118 CAP 22UNIT-INS-000709 Living room 1
Oct 25, 2021 $2,118 CAP 22UNIT-INS-000711 Common hallway 2
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Oct 25, 2021 $2,118 CAP 22UNIT-INS-000711 Sleeping Room 2
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 $116
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $462 in fines
Dec 3, 2025 $125 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01387 Hallway Interior
Dec 3, 2025 $125 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01387 Sleeping Room Interior
Oct 25, 2021 $106 CAP 22UNIT-INS-000708 Closet door 1
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Oct 25, 2021 $106 CAP 22UNIT-INS-000711 Closet door 2
IPMC § 402.3
Failure to provide sufficient illumination for the maintenance of sanitary conditions, safe occupancy, and/or safe utilization of the space, appliances, equipment, and fixtures
avg $530
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,590 in fines
Oct 25, 2021 $530 CAP 22UNIT-INS-000710 Bathroom 2
Oct 25, 2021 $530 CAP 22UNIT-INS-000710 Closet 2
Oct 25, 2021 $530 CAP 22UNIT-INS-000711 Kitchen 2
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 $2,277
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,554 in fines
Oct 4, 2024 $2,436 CAP 25NOIE-INS-00074 Sleeping Room Interior
Feb 1, 2021 $2,118 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-02515 Sleeping Room 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 $1,218
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,436 in fines
Oct 4, 2024 $1,218 CAP 25NOIE-INS-00074 Kitchen Interior
Oct 4, 2024 $1,218 CAP 25NOIE-INS-00074 Kitchen Interior
IPMC § 605.2
Failure to have at least one receptacle in every bathroom
avg $530
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,060 in fines
Oct 25, 2021 $530 CAP 22UNIT-INS-000709 Bathroom 1
Oct 25, 2021 $530 CAP 22UNIT-INS-000710 Bathroom 2
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 $2,277
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,554 in fines
Oct 4, 2024 $2,436 CAP 25NOIE-INS-00074 Hallway Interior
Feb 1, 2021 $2,118 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-02515 Living room Interior
IPMC § 703.2
Failure to maintain all fire and smokestop doors in operable condition
avg $2,118
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,236 in fines
Oct 25, 2021 $2,118 CAP 22UNIT-INS-000708 Apartment Entrance Door 1
Oct 25, 2021 $2,118 CAP 22UNIT-INS-000709 Apartment Entrance Door 1
12-G DCMR 305.3
Failure to repair, remove or cover peeling, chipping, flaking or abraded paint
avg $530
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,060 in fines
Oct 25, 2021 $530 CAP 22UNIT-INS-000708 Bathroom 1
Sep 21, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-07354 Bathroom 2
12-G DCMR § 403.1
Failure to provide proper natural or artificial ventilation in space intended for human occupancy
avg $530
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,060 in fines
Oct 25, 2021 $530 CAP 22UNIT-INS-000708 Living room 1
Oct 25, 2021 $530 CAP 22UNIT-INS-000709 Living room 1
IPMC § 304.18.1
Failure to install and/or maintain in good working order, a deadbolt lock according to the manufacturer's specifications. For the purpose of this section, a sliding bolt shall not be considered an acceptable deadbolt lock
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,059 in fines
Feb 1, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-02515 Apartment Entrance Door Interior
IPMC § 302.5
Failure to take proper precautions after pest elimination to eliminate rodent harborage and prevent re-infestation
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $530 in fines
Jul 27, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-06159 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 304.13
Failure to maintain windows, skylights, door or frame in sound condition, good repair and weather tight
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $530 in fines
Sep 21, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-07354 Bathroom 2
IPMC § 601.2
Failure by owner to provide or maintain the required mechanical and electrical facilities
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,059 in fines
Feb 1, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-02515 Cooking room 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 · $1,059 in fines
Jan 19, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-02229 Left Parking Lot Exterior
IPMC § 302.3
Failure to maintain sidewalk, walkway, driveway, stairs or similar area in proper state of repair
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $530 in fines
Jan 19, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-02229 Left Parking Lot Exterior
IPMC § 306.1.1
Failure to correct an unsafe condition pertaining to concrete
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,059 in fines
Jan 19, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-02229 Left Parking Lot 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 · $524 in fines
Nov 10, 2020 $524 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-00937 Side of building Exterior
IPMC § 501.2
Failure by owner to provide required plumbing facilities and plumbing fixtures in a dwelling unit.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,059 in fines
Oct 25, 2021 $1,059 CAP 22UNIT-INS-000711 Bathroom 2
IPMC § 401.2
Owner providing, occupying, or allowing occupancy of premises not in compliance with light, ventilation or space requirements of this chapter
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,059 in fines
Oct 25, 2021 $1,059 CAP 22UNIT-INS-000710 Living room 2
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 · $1,059 in fines
Oct 25, 2021 $1,059 CAP 22UNIT-INS-000709 Apartment Entrance Door 1
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 · $1,059 in fines
Oct 25, 2021 $1,059 CAP 22UNIT-INS-000708 Apartment Entrance Door 1
IPMC § 305.6
Failure to maintain interior doors capable of being opened and closed properly
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $122 in fines
Oct 4, 2024 $122 CAP 25NOIR-INS-00128 Living room Interior
12-G DCMR § 404.7.1
Owner furnished facilities located outside of sleeping or dwelling unit for cooking, storage or refrigeration of food are not maintained by the owner in a safe and sanitary condition and in good working order.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $609 in fines
Oct 4, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-00128 Kitchen 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 · $2,436 in fines
Oct 4, 2024 $2,436 CAP 25NOIE-INS-00074 Hallway Interior
12-G DCMR § 602.3
Failure by owner or operator of any building who rents, leases, or lets one or more dwelling units, rooming units, dormitory or guestrooms on terms, either express or implied, to supply heat during a period starting no later than Oct
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,499 in fines
Dec 3, 2025 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00877 Entire Unit Interior

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