3521 Ames Street NE

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26
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$26,813
Fines (last 2 yrs)
56
Total violations
$58,945
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 $596
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $2,383 in fines
Jun 18, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05538 Bathroom 1
Jun 18, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05551 Bathroom 1
Nov 6, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-00710 Bathroom Interior
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Jan 7, 2020 $524 CAP 20UNIT-INS-001962
12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to maintain interior surfaces in good, clean, and sanitary condition and good repair
avg $545
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $2,181 in fines
Nov 6, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-00710 Entire Unit Interior
Jan 7, 2020 $524 CAP 20UNIT-INS-001961
Jan 7, 2020 $524 CAP 20UNIT-INS-001962
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Jan 7, 2020 $524 CAP 20UNIT-INS-001963
12-G DCMR § 404.7.1
Owner furnished facilities located outside of sleeping or dwelling unit for cooking, storage or refrigeration of food are not maintained by the owner in a safe and sanitary condition and in good working order.
avg $558
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,673 in fines
Jun 18, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05537 Kitchen 1
Jan 7, 2020 $524 CAP 20UNIT-INS-001962
Jan 7, 2020 $524 CAP 20UNIT-INS-001963
IPMC § 304.15
Failure to maintain exterior doors, door assemblies, operator systems, if provided, and/or hardware in good condition.
avg $576
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,727 in fines
Nov 6, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-00710 Apartment Entrance Door Interior
Aug 16, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-06346 Entrance door 2
May 21, 2018 $509 CAP 18ENF-HOUS-00698
IPMC § 703.2
Failure to maintain all fire and smokestop doors in operable condition
avg $2,093
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,186 in fines
Jan 7, 2020 $2,093 CAP 20UNIT-INS-001962
Jan 7, 2020 $2,093 CAP 20UNIT-INS-001963
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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
avg $1,047
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,094 in fines
Jan 7, 2020 $1,047 CAP 20UNIT-INS-001962
Jan 7, 2020 $1,047 CAP 20UNIT-INS-001963
IPMC § 601.2
Failure by owner to provide or maintain the required mechanical and electrical facilities
avg $1,047
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,094 in fines
Jan 7, 2020 $1,047 CAP 20UNIT-INS-001962
Jan 7, 2020 $1,047 CAP 20UNIT-INS-001963
12-G DCMR § 704.2
Failure to install or maintain single- or multiple-station smoke alarms in Groups R-2, R-3, and R-4, and dwellings not regulated as Group R occupancies, regardless of occupant load on the ceiling or wall outside of each separate sleepi
avg $2,093
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,186 in fines
Jan 7, 2020 $2,093 CAP 20UNIT-INS-001962
Jan 7, 2020 $2,093 CAP 20UNIT-INS-001963
12-G DCMR § 704.2
Failure to install or maintain single- or multiple-station smoke alarms in Groups R-2, R-3, and R-4, and dwellings not regulated as Group R occupancies, regardless of occupant load in each room used for sleeping purposes
avg $2,093
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,186 in fines
Jan 7, 2020 $2,093 CAP 20UNIT-INS-001962
Jan 7, 2020 $2,093 CAP 20UNIT-INS-001963
12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to correct cracked or loose plaster, holes, decayed wood, water damage and/or other defective surface conditions
avg $517
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,033 in fines
Jan 7, 2020 $524 CAP 20UNIT-INS-001962
May 21, 2018 $509 CAP 18ENF-HOUS-00698
12-G DCMR § 304.3
Failure to display street number of premises in conformance with the requirements of 12-A DCMR § 118
avg $105
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $210 in fines
Jan 7, 2020 $105 CAP 20UNIT-INS-001961
Jan 7, 2020 $105 CAP 20UNIT-INS-001962
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 $120
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $240 in fines
Aug 16, 2024 $122 CAP 24NOIR-INS-06346 Entire Unit 2
Oct 3, 2023 $118 CAP 24NOIR-INS-00087 Entire Unit Interior/Exterior
IPMC § 604.3
Failure to correct electrical system that constitutes a hazard to the occupants or the structure
avg $1,148
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,296 in fines
Jun 18, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04436 Kitchen 1
Jan 7, 2020 $1,047 CAP 20UNIT-INS-001962
12-G DCMR § 702.4
Having bars, grilles, grates or similar devices over emergency escape and rescue openings that are not releasable or removable from the inside without the use of a key, tool or force greater than that which is required for normal oper
avg $2,468
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,935 in fines
Jun 18, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04436 Rear Sleeping Room 1
Jul 29, 2024 $2,436 CAP 24NOIE-INS-04148 Sleeping Room 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
avg $2,468
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,935 in fines
Jun 18, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04437 Living room 1
Jul 29, 2024 $2,436 CAP 24NOIE-INS-04148 Living room Interior
12-G DCMR 305.3
Failure to repair, remove or cover peeling, chipping, flaking or abraded paint
avg $625
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,250 in fines
Jun 18, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05538 Bathroom 1
Jun 18, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05551 Bathroom 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 · $625 in fines
Jun 18, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04436 Rear Sleeping Room 1
IPMC § 304.2
Failure to eliminate and repaint surfaces with peeling, flaking or chipped paint
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $524 in fines
Jan 7, 2020 $524 CAP 20UNIT-INS-001962
IPMC § 302.5
Failure to take proper precautions after pest elimination to eliminate rodent harborage and prevent re-infestation
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $524 in fines
Jan 7, 2020 $524 CAP 20UNIT-INS-001962
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
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,499 in fines
Jun 18, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04437 Rear Sleeping Room 1
12-G DCMR § 702.4
Placing bars, grilles, grates or similar devices over emergency escape and rescue openings that do not have the minimum net clear opening size mandated by the code that was in effect at the time of construction
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,093 in fines
Jan 7, 2020 $2,093 CAP 20UNIT-INS-001962
IPMC § 305.5
Failure to maintain handrails and guards firmly fastened, in sound condition, good repair
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
Jun 18, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05537 Apartment Entrance Door 1
12-G DCMR § 102.2
Failure to maintain in good working order equipment, systems, devices or safeguards required by the Property Maintenance Code or previous regulation or code under which the structure or premises was constructed, altered or repaired
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,093 in fines
Jan 7, 2020 $2,093 CAP 20UNIT-INS-001961
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
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $554 in fines
May 4, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-05016 Rear of building Exterior
12-G DCMR § 309.1
failure of owner to take proper precautions to prevent rodent re-infestation after rodent extermination
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,179 in fines
Oct 3, 2023 $1,179 CAP 24NOIR-INS-00087 Entire Unit Interior
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 · $2,358 in fines
Oct 3, 2023 $2,358 CAP 24NOIE-INS-00039 Living room Interior
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 · $1,218 in fines
Aug 16, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIR-INS-06346 Entire Unit 2
IPMC § 402.3
Failure to provide sufficient illumination for the maintenance of sanitary conditions, safe occupancy, and/or safe utilization of the space, appliances, equipment, and fixtures
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Jun 18, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05538 Bathroom 1
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 · $1,218 in fines
Nov 6, 2024 $1,218 CAP 25NOIR-INS-00710 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 302.5
Failure to exterminate rodent harborage or infestation by approved processes which are not injurious to human health
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $609 in fines
Nov 6, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-00710 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 305.6
Failure to maintain interior doors capable of being opened and closed properly
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $125 in fines
Jun 18, 2025 $125 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05551 Apartment Entrance Door 2
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 · $609 in fines
Nov 6, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-00710 Bathroom Interior
IPMC § 304.15
Failure to tightly secure the lock on entrance doors to dwelling units or sleeping units and/or failure to maintain locks on means of egress doors in accordance with section 702.3 of the IMPC
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $609 in fines
Nov 6, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-00710 Apartment Entrance Door Interior
IPMC § 302.7
Failure to maintain all accessory structures, including detached garages, fences and walls structurally sound and in good repair
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Jun 18, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05552 Front of building 1

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