4559 Benning Road SE

Ward 7 ANC 7E 12 units Built c. 1965 Map ↗ Nearby buildings → Print flyer ↗
43
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$39,201
Fines (last 2 yrs)
52
Total violations
$46,603
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 $610 12×
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Show details · 12 occurrences · $7,325 in fines
Jun 25, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05700 Sleeping room 1 Interior
Jun 25, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05700 Sleeping room 2 Interior
May 20, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04911 Bathroom Basement
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May 20, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04912 Living room 1
May 20, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04917 Bathroom 1
May 20, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04917 Closet 1
May 20, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04917 Entire Unit 1
May 2, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-03008 Bathroom Interior
May 2, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-03008 Cooking room Interior
May 2, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-03008 Hallway Interior
May 2, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-03008 Living room Interior
May 2, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-03008 Sleeping room 1 Interior
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 · 8 occurrences · $9,992 in fines
May 19, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03914 Entire Unit 2
May 19, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03917 Entire Unit 1
May 19, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03923 Entire Unit 2
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May 19, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03931 Entire Unit 1
May 19, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03932 Entire Unit Basement
May 19, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03933 Entire Unit Basement
May 19, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03935 Entire Unit 2
May 19, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03936 Entire Unit 2
12-G DCMR § 302.1
Failure of the owner to maintain exterior property and premises in clean, safe and sanitary condition
avg $625
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,875 in fines
Aug 4, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIS-INS-01490 Front of building Exterior
Jun 18, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIS-INS-00811 Rear of building Exterior
May 20, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIS-INS-00610 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 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-03977 Center Sleeping Room 1
May 20, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03977 Common hallway 1
May 20, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03977 Left Sleeping Room 1
IPMC § 305.1.1
Permitting to exist on premises an unsafe interior structural condition wherein the anchorage of the floor or roof to walls or columns, and of walls and columns to foundations is not capable of resisting all nominal loads or load effects
avg $1,047
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,094 in fines
Jul 21, 2020 $1,047 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-05187 Bathroom Interior
Jul 21, 2020 $1,047 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-05187 Cooking 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 $1,214
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,428 in fines
May 20, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04917 Cooking room 1
May 2, 2023 $1,179 CAP 23NOIR-INS-03008 Utility Access Service Closet Interior
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 $125
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $250 in fines
May 20, 2025 $125 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04912 Hallway 1
May 20, 2025 $125 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04917 Closet door 1
IPMC § 304.13
Failure to maintain windows, skylights, door or frame in sound condition, good repair and weather tight
avg $625
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,250 in fines
May 20, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04911 Living room Basement
May 20, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04917 Left Sleeping Room 1
12-G DCMR § 304.14
Failure to maintain all openings to the external air between March 15 and November 15 with tightly fitting screens of minimum 16 mesh per inch 16 mesh per 25mm and/or failure to maintain every screen door used for insect control wit
avg $125
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $250 in fines
May 20, 2025 $125 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04909 Stairwell Interior
May 20, 2025 $125 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04917 Left Sleeping Room 1
IPMC § 604.3
Failure to correct electrical system that constitutes a hazard to the occupants or the structure
avg $1,249
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,498 in fines
May 20, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03965 Hallway Basement
May 20, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03977 Entire Unit 1
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 $617
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,234 in fines
Aug 21, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIS-INS-01631 Entire Building Interior/Exterior
Dec 31, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIS-INS-01376 Rear Parking Lot Exterior
12-G DCMR § 302.4
Failure to maintain premises or exterior property free from weeds or plant growth in excess of 8 inches
avg $625
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,250 in fines
Aug 21, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIS-INS-01631 Entire Unit Exterior
May 20, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIS-INS-00610 Rear of building Exterior
IPMC § 304.6
Failure to maintain exterior walls free from holes, breaks, or loose or rotting materials
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
May 20, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04909 Front of building 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 · $625 in fines
May 20, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04909 Side of building Exterior
IPMC § 304.15
Failure to maintain exterior doors, door assemblies, operator systems, if provided, and/or hardware in good condition.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
May 20, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04909 Apartment Entrance Door 1
IPMC § 502.1
Failure to maintain bathtub, shower, lavatory, water closet or kitchen sink in a sanitary, safe working condition
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
May 20, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04912 Cooking 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 · $1,249 in fines
May 20, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03963 Apartment Entrance Door 1
12-G DCMR § 309.1
Failure to promptly exterminate structures in which rodents are found by approved processes
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
May 20, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04917 Cooking room 1
IPMC § 604.3.1
Failure to replace electrical distribution equipment, motor circuits, power equipment, transformers, wire, cable, flexible cords, wiring devices, ground fault circuit interrupters, surge protectors, molded case circuit breakers, low-volt
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
Jun 25, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04538 Sleeping room 1 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-00610 Side of building Exterior
IPMC § 302.5
Failure to maintain structures and exterior property free from rodent harborage and infestation
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $609 in fines
Dec 31, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-01699 Side of building Exterior
12-G DCMR § 309.1
Failure to promptly exterminate structures in which insects are found by approved processes
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,179 in fines
May 2, 2023 $1,179 CAP 23NOIR-INS-03008 Entire Unit Interior

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