1521 V Street SE

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61
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$70,761
Fines (last 2 yrs)
78
Total violations
$85,149
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 $605
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Show details · 7 occurrences · $4,235 in fines
Apr 20, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04140 Bathroom Interior
Apr 20, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04142 Bathroom Interior
Apr 20, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04142 Bathroom Interior
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Jan 17, 2024 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-02361 Cooking room 1
Jan 17, 2024 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-02364 Bathroom 3
Jan 17, 2024 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-02364 Cooking room 3
Jan 17, 2024 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-02364 Cooking room 3
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 $621
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Show details · 6 occurrences · $3,728 in fines
Jan 21, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIS-INS-00069 Rear of building Exterior
Sep 10, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIS-INS-01746 Rear of building Exterior
Jan 27, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIS-INS-00058 Rear yard Exterior
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Jan 24, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIS-INS-00053 Rear yard Exterior
Jan 22, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIS-INS-00048 Entire Building Exterior
Jan 17, 2024 $590 CAP 24NOIS-INS-00147 Common hallway 1
IPMC § 302.8
Failure to prevent inoperative or unlicensed motor vehicle from being parked, kept or stored on premises
avg $625
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Show details · 5 occurrences · $3,125 in fines
Apr 8, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03843 Rear yard Exterior
Jan 29, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-02284 Rear yard Exterior
Jan 27, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-02191 Rear yard Exterior
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Jan 24, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-02146 Rear yard Exterior
Jan 22, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-02100 Rear yard Interior/Exterior
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 · 5 occurrences · $6,245 in fines
May 20, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03972 Entire Unit 2
May 20, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03975 Entire Unit 2
May 19, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03907 Entire Unit Basement
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May 19, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03908 Entire Unit 1
May 19, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03937 Entire Unit 2
IPMC § 601.2
Failure by owner to provide or maintain the required mechanical and electrical facilities
avg $1,249
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $4,996 in fines
Apr 20, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03099 Utility Closet Interior
Apr 20, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03100 Utility Closet Interior
Apr 20, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03101 Kitchen Interior
+1 more
Apr 20, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03101 Living room Interior
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IPMC § 305.1
Failure to maintain interior of structure and equipment therein in good repair, structurally sound and in sanitary condition
avg $1,232
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $4,926 in fines
May 20, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04962 Cooking room 2
May 20, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04962 Cooking room 2
Jan 30, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-02312 Sleeping Room Interior
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Jan 17, 2024 $1,179 CAP 24NOIR-INS-02361 Cooking room 1
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 $123
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $493 in fines
Sep 30, 2025 $125 CAP 25NOIR-INS-08330 Closet Interior
May 20, 2025 $125 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04962 Hallway 2
May 20, 2025 $125 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04962 Left Sleeping Room 2
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Jan 17, 2024 $118 CAP 24NOIR-INS-02361 Left Sleeping Room 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
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $7,497 in fines
May 20, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04036 Hallway 2
May 20, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04036 Left Sleeping Room 2
Apr 20, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03099 Sleeping Room 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 $613
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,840 in fines
Sep 30, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-08330 Living room Interior
Apr 20, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04140 Entire Unit Interior
Jan 17, 2024 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-02361 Living room 1
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
avg $1,211
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $3,632 in fines
Jan 22, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01636 Common hallway 2
Jan 17, 2024 $1,179 CAP 24NOIE-INS-01649 Common hallway 1
Jan 17, 2024 $1,179 CAP 24NOIE-INS-01649 Common hallway 2
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 $1,179
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,358 in fines
Dec 11, 2023 $1,179 CAP 24NOIR-INS-01444 Cooking room Interior
Dec 11, 2023 $1,179 CAP 24NOIR-INS-01444 Hallway Interior
12-G DCMR § 704.1.3
Failure to keep all required portable fire extinguishers maintained in an efficient and safe operating condition
avg $2,524
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $5,048 in fines
Jan 22, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01636 Common hallway Interior
Apr 20, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03102 Common hallway Interior
12-G DCMR § 704.1.3
Failure maintain fire extinguishers in accordance with NFPA 10 as referenced in the Fire Code
avg $2,499
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,998 in fines
Aug 22, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05697 Common hallway Interior
Jul 10, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04955 Common hallway Entire Building
12-G DCMR § 702.6
(Failure to keep all illuminated ?Exit? signs illuminated when the building is occupied
avg $1,262
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,523 in fines
Jan 22, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01636 Common Area Interior
Aug 22, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05697 Common hallway Interior
12-G DCMR § 308.2.1
Failure of an owner of an occupied premise to maintain proper rubbish storage facilities in approved covered containers that are readily accessible to all occupants at all times through common space
avg $625
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,250 in fines
Apr 20, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIS-INS-00384 Rear of building Exterior
Apr 8, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIS-INS-00335 Rear yard Exterior
12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to maintain interior surfaces in good, clean, and sanitary condition and good repair
avg $608
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,215 in fines
Apr 20, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04142 Kitchen Interior
Jan 17, 2024 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-02361 Hallway 1
IPMC § 604.3
Failure to correct electrical system that constitutes a hazard to the occupants or the structure
avg $1,262
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,523 in fines
Jan 22, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01636 Front of building Exterior
Apr 20, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03101 Living room Interior
IPMC § 305.6
Failure to maintain interior doors that fit reasonably well within the frame
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $118 in fines
Dec 11, 2023 $118 CAP 24NOIR-INS-01444 Closet door Interior
IPMC § 704.2.3
Failure to have smoke alarms that emit a signal when the batteries are low
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,358 in fines
Dec 11, 2023 $2,358 CAP 24NOIE-INS-01037 Common hallway Interior
IPMC § 404.7
All Spaces occupied for food preparation purposes outside of a dwelling or sleeping unit do not contain suitable space and equipment to store, prepare and serve foods in a sanitary manner.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $590 in fines
Jan 17, 2024 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-02364 Cooking room 3
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
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,179 in fines
Jan 17, 2024 $1,179 CAP 24NOIE-INS-01650 Cooking room 3
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 · $2,499 in fines
Jan 30, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-01711 Entire Unit Interior
12-G DCMR § 308.3
Occupant of a structure not disposing of garbage in a clean and sanitary manner by placing such garbage in an approved garbage disposal facility or approved garbage containers
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Apr 20, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIS-INS-00384 Rear of building Exterior
IPMC § 504.1
Failure to properly install and maintain a plumbing fixture in working order
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Apr 20, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04141 Kitchen 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 · $625 in fines
Apr 20, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04140 Living room Interior
IPMC § 701.2
Failure of owner of the premises to provide and maintain code compliant fire safety facilities and equipment
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,499 in fines
Apr 20, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03102 Common hallway Entire Building
12-G DCMR ?? 108.1.1 and 108.1.1.5 (7)
Allowing a dangerous structure or premises to exist consisting of a building or structure that is neglected, damaged, dilapidated, unsecured or abandoned so as to become an attractive nuisance to children who mi
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,549 in fines
Jan 22, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01636 Rear of building Exterior
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
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,499 in fines
Apr 20, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03099 Hallway Interior
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
May 20, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIS-INS-00612 Side of building Exterior
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 · $1,274 in fines
Jan 22, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01636 Side of building Exterior
12-G DCMR § 308.2.2
Permitting to exist on the premises discarded or abandoned refrigerators or similar equipment without first removing the doors
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,549 in fines
Jan 22, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01636 Basement Interior
12-G DCMR § 702.6
Failure to have a means of egress indicated with approved ?Exit? signs as required by the Building Code
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
May 20, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03969 Apartment Entrance Door 1
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 · $625 in fines
Jul 10, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06208 Entire Unit 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 · $625 in fines
Sep 30, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-08330 Kitchen Interior
IPMC § 305.6
Failure to maintain interior doors capable of being opened and closed properly
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $128 in fines
Jan 22, 2026 $128 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02387
IPMC § 302.5
Failure to maintain structures and exterior property free from rodent harborage and infestation
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $638 in fines
Jan 22, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02387 Rear yard Exterior
12-G DCMR § 304.7
Failure to maintain roof drains, gutters and downspouts in good repair or free from obstructions
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $638 in fines
Jan 22, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02387 Side of building Exterior

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