3639 Martin Luther King Jr Avenue SE

Ward 8 ANC 8D 9 units Built c. 1939 Map ↗ Nearby buildings → Print flyer ↗
76
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$91,460
Fines (last 2 yrs)
76
Total violations
$91,460
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 $615
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Show details · 8 occurrences · $4,920 in fines
Sep 11, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07872 Cooking room Interior
May 21, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04968 Utility Closet Interior
May 21, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04969 Sleeping Room Interior
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Oct 29, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-00527 Entire Unit 2
Oct 29, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-00527 Utility Closet 2
Oct 22, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-00388 Eating room Interior
Oct 12, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-00263 Sleeping Room Interior
Oct 2, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-00045 Common hallway Interior
IPMC § 301.3
Failure to maintain vacant structures, premises thereof, or vacant land in a clean, safe, secure and sanitary condition so as not to cause a blighting problem or adversely affect the public health and safety
avg $1,218
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Show details · 6 occurrences · $7,308 in fines
Dec 18, 2024 $1,218 CAP 25NOIE-INS-01063 Entire Building Exterior
Oct 12, 2024 $1,218 CAP 25NOIE-INS-00173 Basement Basement
Oct 2, 2024 $1,218 CAP 25NOIE-INS-00031 Apartment Entrance Door Interior
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Oct 2, 2024 $1,218 CAP 25NOIE-INS-00040 Apartment Entrance Door Interior
Oct 2, 2024 $1,218 CAP 25NOIE-INS-00041 Apartment Entrance Door Interior
Oct 2, 2024 $1,218 CAP 25NOIE-INS-00042 Apartment Entrance Door 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 · 6 occurrences · $7,494 in fines
May 21, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04048 Entire Unit Interior
May 20, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04039 Entire Unit Interior
May 20, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04040 Entire Unit Interior
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May 20, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04041 Entire Unit Interior
May 20, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04042 Entire Unit Interior
May 20, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04043 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 502.1
Failure to maintain bathtub, shower, lavatory, water closet or kitchen sink in a sanitary, safe working condition
avg $625
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Show details · 5 occurrences · $3,125 in fines
Sep 11, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07872 Bathroom Interior
May 21, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04968 Bathroom Interior
May 21, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04968 Bathroom Interior
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May 21, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04969 Bathroom Interior
May 21, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04969 Bathroom Interior
IPMC § 304.13
Failure to maintain windows, skylights, door or frame in sound condition, good repair and weather tight
avg $609
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $2,436 in fines
Oct 22, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-00388 Side of building Exterior
Oct 22, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-00388 Apartment Entrance Door Interior
Oct 22, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-00388 Common hallway Interior
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Oct 12, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-00263 Common hallway 2
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12-G DCMR § 402.2
Failure to provide common areas and stairways with sufficient illumination
avg $609
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,827 in fines
Oct 29, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-00527 Common hallway 1st to 2nd Floor
Oct 22, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-00388 Common hallway Interior
Oct 12, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-00263 Entire Building Interior
12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to maintain interior surfaces in good, clean, and sanitary condition and good repair
avg $620
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,859 in fines
May 21, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04968 Entire Unit Interior
May 21, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04968 Kitchen Interior
Oct 2, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-00045 Entire Building Interior
IPMC § 305.1
Failure to maintain interior of structure and equipment therein in good repair, structurally sound and in sanitary condition
avg $1,228
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $3,685 in fines
May 22, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04996 Entrance foyer 1
Oct 22, 2024 $1,218 CAP 25NOIR-INS-00388 Common hallway Interior
Oct 2, 2024 $1,218 CAP 25NOIR-INS-00045 Common hallway Interior
IPMC § 701.2
Failure of owner of the premises to provide and maintain code compliant fire safety facilities and equipment
avg $2,457
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $7,371 in fines
May 22, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04089 Common hallway Entire Building
Dec 18, 2024 $2,436 CAP 25NOIE-INS-01063 Entire Building Interior
Oct 22, 2024 $2,436 CAP 25NOIE-INS-00261 Common hallway Interior
12-G DCMR § 702.6
(Failure to keep all illuminated ?Exit? signs illuminated when the building is occupied
avg $1,218
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,436 in fines
Oct 29, 2024 $1,218 CAP 25NOIE-INS-00349 Common hallway 1st to 2nd Floor
Oct 22, 2024 $1,218 CAP 25NOIE-INS-00261 Common hallway Interior
12-G DCMR § 704.1.3
Failure keep all required portable fire extinguishers visible and readily accessible
avg $2,436
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,872 in fines
Dec 18, 2024 $2,436 CAP 25NOIE-INS-01063 Common hallway Interior
Oct 23, 2024 $2,436 CAP 25NOIE-INS-00285 Common hallway Interior
IPMC § 304.15
Failure to maintain exterior doors, door assemblies, operator systems, if provided, and/or hardware in good condition.
avg $609
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,218 in fines
Oct 22, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-00388
Oct 12, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-00263 Apartment Entrance Door Interior/Exterior
IPMC § 304.12
failure to maintain handrails and guards in a firmly fastened manner, good condition and/ or capable of supporting normally imposed loads
avg $1,234
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,467 in fines
May 22, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04996 Stairwell 1st to 2nd Floor
Oct 2, 2024 $1,218 CAP 25NOIR-INS-00045 Common hallway Interior
IPMC § 704.1
Failure to maintain in operable condition all systems, devices and equipment to detect a fire, actuate an alarm, or suppress or control a fire or any combination thereof in accordance with the Fire Code
avg $2,499
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,998 in fines
May 22, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04089 Common hallway 1
May 22, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04089 Common hallway 2
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
avg $2,468
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,935 in fines
Jun 2, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04227 Entire Unit Interior
Oct 29, 2024 $2,436 CAP 25NOIE-INS-00349 Kitchen 2
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 $1,234
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,467 in fines
Jun 16, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04386 Entire Unit Interior
Oct 22, 2024 $1,218 CAP 25NOIE-INS-00261 Cooking room Interior
12-G DCMR § 309.1
Failure to promptly exterminate structures in which insects are found by approved processes
avg $617
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,234 in fines
Sep 11, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07872 Entire Unit Interior
Oct 29, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-00527 Entire Unit 2
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 · 2 occurrences · $4,998 in fines
Sep 11, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-06028 Sleeping room 1 Interior
May 21, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04052 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
Sep 11, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-06028 Hallway Interior
Oct 22, 2024 $2,436 CAP 25NOIE-INS-00261 Hallway Interior
12-G DCMR § 307.1
Failure to provide a proper handrail for stairs having more than three risers
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,218 in fines
Oct 22, 2024 $1,218 CAP 25NOIR-INS-00388 Common hallway 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 · $609 in fines
Oct 22, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-00388 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 605.2
Failure to have receptacle outlets with the appropriate faceplate covers for the location
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $609 in fines
Oct 22, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-00388 Living room 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
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $122 in fines
Oct 12, 2024 $122 CAP 25NOIR-INS-00263 Sleeping Room Interior
12-G DCMR ?? 310.1, 310.2, 310.3, 310.4, 310.5, 310.6
Failure to install approved or properly maintain carbon monoxide detection system in compliance with the code and NFPA 720.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,436 in fines
Oct 22, 2024 $2,436 CAP 25NOIE-INS-00261 Hallway Interior
12-G DCMR § 402.3.1
Failure to provide bathroom, toilet room and other similar rooms sufficient illumination
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $609 in fines
Oct 29, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-00527 Kitchen 2
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 · $1,218 in fines
Oct 29, 2024 $1,218 CAP 25NOIR-INS-00527 Entire Unit 2
12-G DCMR § 704.1.3
Failure to have extinguishers of an approved type
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,436 in fines
Oct 29, 2024 $2,436 CAP 25NOIE-INS-00349 Common hallway 2
IPMC § 304.13.1
Failure to maintain glazing materials free from cracks and holes
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $122 in fines
Dec 18, 2024 $122 CAP 25NOIR-INS-01501 Common hallway Interior
IPMC § 504.1
Failure to maintain all plumbing fixtures in a safe, sanitary, and functional condition.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
May 21, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04968 Bathroom Interior
IPMC § 601.2
Failure by owner to provide or maintain the required mechanical and electrical facilities
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
May 21, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04052 Bathroom Interior
12-G DCMR § 704.3.2
Failure to install an approved permanent sign adjacent to each manual fire alarm box that reads: ?WHEN ALARM SOUNDS CALL FIRE DEPARTMENT,? where fire alarm systems are not monitored by a supervising station
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
May 22, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04089 Common hallway 2
IPMC § 604.3
Failure to correct electrical system that constitutes a hazard to the occupants or the structure
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
May 22, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04089 Common hallway 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 · $2,499 in fines
May 22, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04089 Common hallway 1
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 · $625 in fines
Sep 11, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07872 Apartment Entrance Door Interior

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