4053 Martin Luther King Jr Avenue SW

Ward 8 Built c. 1940 Map ↗ Nearby buildings → LandlordOptimal Management Systems LLC
16
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$17,339
Fines (last 2 yrs)
16
Open violations
$17,339
Fines on open violations
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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 $638 5×
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Show details · 5 occurrences · $3,190 in fines
Sep 16, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-08691 Cooking room 1
Sep 16, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-08691 Closet 2
Sep 16, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-08691 Hallway 2
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Sep 16, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-08691 Bathroom Interior
Sep 16, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-08691 Entrance door 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 $2,549 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $5,098 in fines
Sep 16, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26A-CNT-00830 Sleeping room 2 2
Sep 16, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26A-CNT-00830 Sleeping room 3 Basement
IPMC § 502.1
Failure to maintain bathtub, shower, lavatory, water closet or kitchen sink in a sanitary, safe working condition
avg $638 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,276 in fines
Sep 16, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-08691 Bathroom 2
Sep 16, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-08691 Bathroom Basement
IPMC § 605.2
Failure to have receptacle outlets with the appropriate faceplate covers for the location
avg $638 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,276 in fines
Sep 16, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-08691 Sleeping room 1 2
Sep 16, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-08691 Sleeping room 2 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 on the ceiling or wall outside of each separate s
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,549 in fines
Sep 16, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26A-CNT-00830 Stairwell Basement to 1st Floor
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IPMC § 305.5
Failure to maintain handrails and guards firmly fastened, in sound condition, good repair
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,274 in fines
Sep 16, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-08691 Stairwell Basement to 1st Floor
IPMC § 305.6
Failure to maintain interior doors capable of being opened and closed properly
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $128 in fines
Sep 16, 2026 $128 CAP 26NOIR-INS-08691 Living room 1
IPMC § 601.2
Failure by owner to provide or maintain the required mechanical and electrical facilities
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,274 in fines
Sep 16, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIE-INS-05282 Bathroom 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 · $1,274 in fines
Sep 16, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26A-CNT-00830 Front of building Exterior

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