3968 Martin Luther King Jr Avenue SW

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21
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$16,649
Fines (last 2 yrs)
43
Total violations
$37,123
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 $606
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Show details · 6 occurrences · $3,635 in fines
Dec 5, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-01215 Cooking room Interior
Dec 5, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-01215 Living room Interior
Dec 5, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-01215 Sleeping room 3 Interior
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Nov 25, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-01032 Living room Interior
Nov 25, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-01032 Sleeping Room Interior
Mar 8, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02410 Living room Interior
IPMC § 502.1
Failure to maintain bathtub, shower, lavatory, water closet or kitchen sink in a sanitary, safe working condition
avg $530
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $2,120 in fines
May 20, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-04930 Bathroom 2
May 20, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-04930 Bathroom 2
May 20, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-04930 Cooking room 2
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Mar 2, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-03205 Bathroom Interior
IPMC § 305.1
Failure to maintain interior of structure and equipment therein in good repair, structurally sound and in sanitary condition
avg $1,059
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,118 in fines
May 20, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-04930 Cooking room 2
May 20, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-04930 Cooking room 2
IPMC § 304.2
Failure to maintain all siding and masonry joints, or those between the building envelope and the perimeter of windows, doors and skylights, weather resistant and water tight
avg $530
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,060 in fines
May 20, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-04930 Common hallway 2
Mar 2, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-03205 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 $1,199
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,397 in fines
Nov 25, 2024 $1,218 CAP 25NOIR-INS-01032 Living room Interior
Mar 8, 2023 $1,179 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02410 Bathroom Interior
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12-G DCMR § 309.1
Failure of the owner to keep structure free from rodent infestation
avg $834
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,668 in fines
Nov 25, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-01032 Entire Unit Interior
May 20, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-04930 Entire Unit 2
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 $570
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,139 in fines
Dec 5, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIS-INS-01282 Rear of building Exterior
May 20, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-04930 Entire Yard Exterior
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
avg $625
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,250 in fines
May 20, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIS-INS-00629 Rear yard Exterior
May 20, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIS-INS-00629 Side yard Exterior
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 · 2 occurrences · $1,250 in fines
May 20, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIS-INS-00629 Rear of building Exterior
May 20, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIS-INS-00629 Rear yard Exterior
12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to maintain interior surfaces in good, clean, and sanitary condition and good repair
avg $578
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,155 in fines
May 20, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04957 Common hallway Interior
May 20, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-04930 Living room 2
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 · 2 occurrences · $2,498 in fines
May 20, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04022 Entire Unit Interior
May 20, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04027 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 302.5
Failure to maintain structures and exterior property free from rodent harborage and infestation
avg $590
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,179 in fines
May 20, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04957 Entire Yard Exterior
Apr 12, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-04528 Rear of building Exterior
IPMC § 702.3
Failure to make all means of egress doors readily openable from the side from which egress is to be made without the need for keys, special knowledge or effort
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,093 in fines
Oct 29, 2020 $2,093 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-00659 Apartment Entrance Door Interior
IPMC § 302.3
Failure to maintain sidewalk, walkway, driveway, stairs or similar area in proper state of repair
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $530 in fines
Mar 2, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-03205 Living room Interior
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 · $2,118 in fines
Mar 2, 2021 $2,118 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-03205 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 505.3
Failure to maintain an adequate water supply system and/or failure to keep water supply system free from defects and leaks.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,059 in fines
Mar 2, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-03205 Cooking room Interior
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 · $2,118 in fines
Mar 2, 2021 $2,118 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-03205 Cooking room Interior
12-G DCMR § 302.4
Failure to maintain premises or exterior property free from weeds or plant growth in excess of 8 inches
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $530 in fines
May 20, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-04930 Entire Yard Exterior
12-G DCMR § 304.7
Failure to maintain roof and flashing sound and tight or without defects that admit rain
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
May 20, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04957 Rear of building Exterior
IPMC § 301.2
Failure to maintain premises in safe and sanitary condition or in compliance with this chapter of the Property Maintenance Code
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,107 in fines
Apr 12, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-04528 Rear of building Exterior
IPMC § 601.2
Failure by owner to provide or maintain the required mechanical and electrical facilities
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,179 in fines
Mar 8, 2023 $1,179 CAP 23NOIE-INS-04691 Utility Access Service Closet 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
May 20, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04957 Rear yard 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-04957 Apartment Entrance Door Interior/Exterior
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
Dec 5, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-01215 Sleeping room 3 Interior
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 · $2,436 in fines
Dec 5, 2024 $2,436 CAP 25NOIE-INS-00831 Entire Unit Interior

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