5320 4 th Street NW

Ward 4 4 units Built c. 1935 Map ↗ Nearby buildings → LandlordSwanson, Craig
21
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$30,720
Fines (last 2 yrs)
21
Open violations
$30,720
Fines on open violations
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Violations

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 $2,549 3×
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $7,647 in fines
Oct 16, 2026 $2,549 CAP 27A-CNT-00151 Front Sleeping Room 1
Oct 16, 2026 $2,549 CAP 27A-CNT-00151 Rear Sleeping Room 1
Oct 16, 2026 $2,549 CAP 27A-CNT-00152 Rear Sleeping Room 2
IPMC § 502.1
Failure to maintain bathtub, shower, lavatory, water closet or kitchen sink in a sanitary, safe working condition
avg $638 3×
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,914 in fines
Oct 16, 2026 $638 CAP 27NOIR-INS-00505 Bathroom 1
Oct 16, 2026 $638 CAP 27NOIR-INS-00505 Bathroom 1
Oct 16, 2026 $638 CAP 27NOIR-INS-00505 Bathroom 1
12-G DCMR ?? 108.1.1 and 108.1.1.5 (1)
Allowing a dangerous structure or premises to exist consisting of any door, aisle, passageway, stairway, exit or other means of egress that does not conform to the Construction Codes as related to the requirement
avg $2,549 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $5,098 in fines
Oct 16, 2026 $2,549 CAP 27NOIE-INS-00161 Front Sleeping Room 1
Oct 16, 2026 $2,549 CAP 27NOIE-INS-00162 Front Sleeping Room 2
12-G DCMR § 309.1
Failure to promptly exterminate structures in which insects are found by approved processes
avg $638 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,276 in fines
Oct 16, 2026 $638 CAP 27NOIR-INS-00505 Bathroom 1
Oct 16, 2026 $638 CAP 27NOIR-INS-00506 Utility Closet 2
12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to correct cracked or loose plaster, holes, decayed wood, water damage and/or other defective surface conditions
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $638 in fines
Oct 16, 2026 $638 CAP 27NOIR-INS-00506 Bathroom 2
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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 · $638 in fines
Oct 16, 2026 $638 CAP 27A-DOB-00160 Rear yard Exterior
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 · $2,549 in fines
Oct 16, 2026 $2,549 CAP 27A-CNT-00151 Eating room 1
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 · $1,274 in fines
Oct 16, 2026 $1,274 CAP 27A-CNT-00150 Entrance foyer 1
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 · $2,549 in fines
Oct 16, 2026 $2,549 CAP 27A-CNT-00151 Eating room 1
12-G DCMR § 704.1.3
Failure keep all required portable fire extinguishers visible and readily accessible
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,549 in fines
Oct 16, 2026 $2,549 CAP 27NOIE-INS-00162 Cooking room 2
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 · $1,274 in fines
Oct 16, 2026 $1,274 CAP 27NOIR-INS-00506 Bathroom 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
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $128 in fines
Oct 16, 2026 $128 CAP 27NOIR-INS-00505 Utility Closet 1
IPMC § 306.1.1
Failure to correct an unsafe condition pertaining to concrete
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,274 in fines
Oct 16, 2026 $1,274 CAP 27NOIR-INS-00501 Rear of building Exterior
IPMC § 505.4
Failure to provide or maintain a water heater which has an approved combination temperature and pressure-relief valve and relief valve discharge pipe.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,274 in fines
Oct 16, 2026 $1,274 CAP 27NOIR-INS-00505 Utility Closet 1
IPMC § 605.1
Failure to install electrical equipment, wiring, or appliances in a safe and approved manner
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $638 in fines
Oct 16, 2026 $638 CAP 27NOIE-INS-00161 Rear Sleeping Room 1

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