5218 Fitch Street SE

Ward 7 11 units Built c. 1971 Map ↗ Nearby buildings → LandlordFitch Apartments LLC · 5 buildings

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This building's landlord, Fitch Apartments LLC, is one of the worst landlords in Ward 7. One of the 20 worst in the ward by total fines assessed.

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7
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$6,273
Fines (last 2 yrs)
10
Total violations
$8,490
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 $572 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,144 in fines
Dec 29, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01887 Living room Interior
Oct 8, 2019 $519 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-00151 Kitchen
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 · $638 in fines
Apr 8, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04411 Rear Parking Lot Exterior
IPMC § 302.8
Failure to prevent a vehicle in a state of major disassembly, disrepair or in the process of being stripped or dismantled from being on the premises
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $638 in fines
Apr 8, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04411 Rear Parking Lot 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 · $625 in fines
Dec 29, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01887 Sleeping Room Interior
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 · $1,249 in fines
Dec 29, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01887 Bathroom Interior
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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
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
Dec 29, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01299 Kitchen Interior
IPMC § 604.1
Failure to provide occupied buildings with an electrical system in compliance with the requirements of Section 604 and Section 605 of the Property Maintenance Code
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
Dec 29, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01299 Kitchen Interior/Exterior
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 · $1,179 in fines
Sep 13, 2023 $1,179 CAP 23NOIE-INS-06549 Bathroom Interior
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 · $519 in fines
Oct 8, 2019 $519 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-00151 entire unit

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