1501 27 th Street SE

Ward 7 36 units Built c. 1940 Map ↗ Nearby buildings → LandlordThe Penn Circle Condominium A...
6
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$6,872
Fines (last 2 yrs)
9
Total violations
$11,108
Total fines
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Violations

IPMC § 601.2
Failure by owner to provide or maintain the required mechanical and electrical facilities
avg $1,059 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,118 in fines
Sep 14, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-07142 Cooking room 4
Sep 14, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-07142 Utility Closet 4
12-G DCMR § 302.4
Failure to maintain premises or exterior property free from weeds or plant growth in excess of 8 inches
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Nov 21, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIS-INS-02163 Entire Yard 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
Nov 21, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIS-INS-02163 Side of building Exterior
12-G DCMR § 302.4
Failure to maintain premises or exterior property free from noxious weeds or prohibited vegetative growth, as defined in 12-G DCMR ? 302.4.1
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Aug 27, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIS-INS-01667 Front of building Exterior
12-G DCMR § 704.1.3
Failure to keep all required portable fire extinguishers maintained in an efficient and safe operating condition
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,499 in fines
May 29, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04178 Common hallway Interior
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IPMC § 304.1.1 (11)
Permitting an unsafe exterior structural condition to exist on premises wherein overhang extensions or projections including, but not limited to, trash chutes, canopies, marquees, signs, awnings, fire escapes, standpipes and exhaust
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
May 29, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04178 Entire Unit 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
May 29, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05107 Kitchen Interior
IPMC § 704.1
Failure to maintain in operable condition all systems, devices and equipment to detect a fire, actuate an alarm, or suppress or control a fire or any combination thereof in accordance with the Fire Code
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,118 in fines
Sep 14, 2021 $2,118 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-07142 Living room 4

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