119 Franklin Street NE

Ward 5 8 units Built c. 1984 Map ↗ Nearby buildings → LandlordFranklin Commons Ltd · 8 buildings

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17
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$22,067
Fines (last 2 yrs)
17
Total violations
$22,067
Total fines
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Violations

IPMC § 502.1
Failure to maintain bathtub, shower, lavatory, water closet or kitchen sink in a sanitary, safe working condition
avg $625 4×
+ I can confirm this is still happening
Show details · 4 occurrences · $2,500 in fines
Mar 12, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03590 Master Bathroom 1
Jan 23, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02428 Bathroom 1
Jan 23, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02428 Kitchen 1
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Jan 23, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02428 Master Bathroom 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 $2,524 2×
+ I can confirm this is still happening
Show details · 2 occurrences · $5,048 in fines
Mar 12, 2026 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-02567 Hallway 1
Jan 25, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01667 Hallway 2
IPMC § 604.3
Failure to correct electrical system that constitutes a hazard to the occupants or the structure
avg $1,249 2×
+ I can confirm this is still happening
Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,498 in fines
Mar 12, 2026 $1,249 CAP 26NOIE-INS-02567 Kitchen 1
Mar 12, 2026 $1,249 CAP 26NOIE-INS-02567 Sleeping room 1 1
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.
avg $2,549 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $5,098 in fines
Jan 25, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01667 Bathroom Interior
Jan 25, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01667 Center Sleeping Room Interior
12-G DCMR 305.3
Failure to repair, remove or cover peeling, chipping, flaking or abraded paint
avg $625 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,250 in fines
Jan 23, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02427 Kitchen 2
Jan 23, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02428 Living room 1
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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×
+ I can confirm this is still happening
Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,250 in fines
Jan 23, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02428 Kitchen 1
Jan 23, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02428 Living room 1
12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to maintain interior surfaces in good, clean, and sanitary condition and good repair
+ I can confirm this is still happening
Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Mar 12, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03590 Living room 1
IPMC § 601.2
Failure by owner to provide or maintain the required mechanical and electrical facilities
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
Mar 12, 2026 $1,249 CAP 26NOIE-INS-02567 Hallway 1
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
+ I can confirm this is still happening
Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,549 in fines
Jan 25, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01667 Hallway Interior

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