4690 Martin Luther King Jr Avenue SW

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This building's landlord, Oak Park Phase Ii Limited Partnership, is one of the worst landlords in Ward 8.

19
Total violations
$20,259
Total fines
0
In last 2 years
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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 $601 5×
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Show details · 5 occurrences · $3,007 in fines
Sep 26, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-07156 Cooking room Interior
Sep 26, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-07157 Bathroom Interior
Sep 26, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-07157 Cooking room Interior
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Oct 31, 2023 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-00727 Bathroom Interior
Oct 31, 2023 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-00727 Cooking room Interior
12-G DCMR § 309.1
Failure to promptly exterminate structures in which insects are found by approved processes
avg $1,205 3×
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $3,615 in fines
Sep 26, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIR-INS-07156 Entire Unit Interior
Sep 26, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIR-INS-07157 Entire Unit Interior
Oct 31, 2023 $1,179 CAP 24NOIR-INS-00727 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 502.1
Failure to maintain bathtub, shower, lavatory, water closet or kitchen sink in a sanitary, safe working condition
avg $609 3×
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,827 in fines
Sep 26, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-07156 Bathroom Interior
Sep 26, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-07156 Cooking room Interior
Sep 26, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-07157 Bathroom Interior
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 $2,358 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,716 in fines
Oct 31, 2023 $2,358 CAP 24NOIE-INS-00453 Sleeping room 1 Interior
Oct 31, 2023 $2,358 CAP 24NOIE-INS-00453 Sleeping room 2 Interior
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 · $609 in fines
Sep 26, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-07161 Front of building Interior/Exterior
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12-G DCMR § 305.4
Failure to maintain stairs and/or other walking surfaces in sound condition, good repair and free from hazardous conditions
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,179 in fines
Oct 31, 2023 $1,179 CAP 24NOIR-INS-00727 Bathroom 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 · $1,179 in fines
Oct 31, 2023 $1,179 CAP 24NOIR-INS-00727 Entire Unit Interior
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 · $2,358 in fines
Oct 31, 2023 $2,358 CAP 24NOIE-INS-00453 Hallway 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 · $590 in fines
Oct 31, 2023 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-00727 Utility Closet Interior
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
Oct 31, 2023 $1,179 CAP 24NOIE-INS-00453 Cooking room Interior

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