5503 Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue NE

Ward 7 ANC 7C 14 units Built c. 1956 Map ↗ Nearby buildings → Print flyer ↗
16
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$16,863
Fines (last 2 yrs)
106
Total violations
$85,351
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 $587 38×
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Show details · 38 occurrences · $22,302 in fines
Jan 16, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02273 Kitchen Interior
Jan 16, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02273 Kitchen Interior
Sep 26, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-07133 Hallway Interior
+35 more
Aug 27, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-06538 Bathroom Interior
Oct 2, 2023 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-00008 Sleeping Room Interior
Jul 21, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-04295 Closet Interior
Jul 21, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-04295 Closet Interior
Jul 21, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-04295 Closet door Interior
Jul 21, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-04295 Living room Interior
Jul 21, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-04295 Sleeping Room Interior
Apr 13, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02824 Closet Interior
Apr 13, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02824 Closet Interior
Apr 13, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02824 Closet door Interior
Apr 13, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02824 Closet door Interior
Apr 13, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02824 Cooking room Interior
Apr 13, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02824 Hallway Interior
Apr 13, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02824 Living room Interior
Apr 13, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02824 Sleeping room 1 Interior
Feb 7, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02007 Apartment Entrance Door Interior
Feb 7, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02007 Bathroom Interior
Feb 7, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02007 Closet Interior
Feb 7, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02007 Hallway Interior
Feb 7, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02007 Sleeping room 1 Interior
Jan 18, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01747 Bathroom Interior
Jan 18, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01747 Living room Interior
Jan 18, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01747 Sleeping Room Interior
Jan 4, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01555 Bathroom Interior
Jan 4, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01555 Cooking room Interior
Jan 4, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01555 Hallway Interior
Jan 4, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01555 Living room Interior
Jan 4, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01555 Living room Interior
Dec 19, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01373 Sleeping Room Interior
Feb 23, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-03274 Bathroom Interior
Feb 23, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-03274 Bathroom Interior
Feb 23, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-03274 Closet Interior
Feb 23, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-03274 Cooking room Interior
Feb 23, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-03274 Cooking room Interior
Feb 23, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-03274 Living room Interior
IPMC § 502.1
Failure to maintain bathtub, shower, lavatory, water closet or kitchen sink in a sanitary, safe working condition
avg $575
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Show details · 7 occurrences · $4,022 in fines
Apr 13, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02824 Bathroom Interior
Feb 7, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02007 Bathroom Interior
Jan 18, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01747 Bathroom Interior
+4 more
Jan 4, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01555 Bathroom Interior
Dec 21, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01424 Bathroom Interior
Dec 21, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01424 Bathroom Interior
Dec 19, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01373 Bathroom Interior
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 $596
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Show details · 6 occurrences · $3,575 in fines
Aug 27, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIS-INS-01670 Rear of building Exterior
Jul 21, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-04295 Laundry room/area Interior
Jun 26, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-03795 Rear of building Exterior
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Apr 13, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02824 Rear of building Exterior
Feb 7, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02007 Rear of building Interior
Jan 18, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01747 Rear of building Exterior
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 $1,150
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Show details · 6 occurrences · $6,897 in fines
Aug 27, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIR-INS-06538 Common hallway Interior
Apr 13, 2023 $1,179 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02824 Cooking room Interior
Apr 13, 2023 $1,179 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02824 Cooking room Interior
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Dec 19, 2022 $1,107 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01373 Cooking room Interior
Dec 19, 2022 $1,107 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01373 Cooking room Interior
Dec 19, 2022 $1,107 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01373 Cooking room Interior
IPMC § 304.13
Failure to maintain windows, skylights, door or frame in sound condition, good repair and weather tight
avg $583
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Show details · 5 occurrences · $2,914 in fines
Jul 21, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-04295 Closet door Interior
Jun 26, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-03795 Exterior Entrance Door 1
Jun 26, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-03795 Side of building 1
+2 more
Jan 18, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01747 Sleeping Room Interior
Dec 21, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01424 Sleeping room 1 Exterior
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IPMC § 504.1
Failure to properly install and maintain a plumbing fixture in working order
avg $583
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Show details · 5 occurrences · $2,914 in fines
Jul 21, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-04295 Bathroom Interior
Jun 6, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-03537 Bathroom Interior
Apr 13, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02824 Bathroom Interior
+2 more
Jan 4, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01555 Bathroom Interior
Dec 19, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01373 Bathroom Interior
IPMC § 305.1
Failure to maintain interior of structure and equipment therein in good repair, structurally sound and in sanitary condition
avg $1,185
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $4,739 in fines
Jan 16, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02273 Bathroom Interior
Jan 18, 2023 $1,179 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01747 Kitchen Interior
Jan 18, 2023 $1,179 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01747 Master Bathroom Interior
+1 more
Feb 23, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-03274 Cooking room Interior
IPMC § 601.2
Failure by owner to provide or maintain the required mechanical and electrical facilities
avg $1,143
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $4,572 in fines
Jan 18, 2023 $1,179 CAP 23NOIE-INS-04119 Eating room Interior
Jan 4, 2023 $1,179 CAP 23NOIE-INS-03987 Hallway Interior
Jul 25, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22NOIE-INS-01581 Bathroom Interior
+1 more
Jul 25, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22NOIE-INS-01581 Bathroom Interior
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 $1,143
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,286 in fines
Jan 18, 2023 $1,179 CAP 23NOIE-INS-04119 Kitchen Interior
Dec 21, 2022 $1,107 CAP 23NOIE-INS-03854 Cooking room Interior
IPMC § 506.2
Failure to keep every plumbing stack, vent, waste and sewer line free from obstructions, leaks, or defect.
avg $1,143
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,286 in fines
Jan 18, 2023 $1,179 CAP 23NOIE-INS-04119 Bathroom Interior
Jul 25, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22NOIE-INS-01581 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 605.2
Failure to have receptacle outlets with the appropriate faceplate covers for the location
avg $590
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,180 in fines
Feb 27, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02275 Bathroom Interior
Jan 4, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01555 Bathroom Interior
IPMC § 304.13.2
Failure to maintain every window, other than a fixed window, in an easily openable manner and/or capable of being held in position by window hardware
avg $572
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,144 in fines
Jul 21, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-04295 Cooking room Interior/Exterior
Dec 19, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01373 Cooking 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 in each room used for sleeping purposes
avg $2,429
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,857 in fines
Feb 8, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-01890 Sleeping room 1 Interior
Jan 18, 2023 $2,358 CAP 23NOIE-INS-04119 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 $2,429
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,857 in fines
Feb 8, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-01890 Hallway Interior
Jan 18, 2023 $2,358 CAP 23NOIE-INS-04119 Hallway Interior
IPMC § 305.1
Failure of occupants to keep that part of a structure that they occupy or control in a clean and sanitary condition
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,107 in fines
Feb 23, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-03274 Bathroom 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 · $1,107 in fines
Jul 25, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22NOIE-INS-01581 Bathroom Interior
12-G DCMR § 403.1
Failure to provide proper natural or artificial ventilation in space intended for human occupancy
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $554 in fines
Dec 19, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01373 Cooking room Interior
IPMC § 305.6
Failure to maintain interior doors capable of being opened and closed properly
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $118 in fines
Jan 18, 2023 $118 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01747 Sleeping Room Interior
IPMC § 304.18.1
Failure to install and/or maintain in good working order, a deadbolt lock according to the manufacturer's specifications. For the purpose of this section, a sliding bolt shall not be considered an acceptable deadbolt lock
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,179 in fines
Jan 18, 2023 $1,179 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01747 Apartment Entrance Door Interior
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 · $590 in fines
Jan 18, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01747 Apartment Entrance Door Interior
D.C. Official Code § 47-2851.02(a)
(engaging in business [apartment house] without a housing: residential license endorsement)
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,358 in fines
Jan 18, 2023 $2,358 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01747
12-G DCMR § 102.5
Failure to make repairs, maintenance work, alterations or installations caused directly or indirectly by the enforcement of the Property Maintenance Code in a workmanlike manner
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,274 in fines
Jan 16, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02273 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 · $638 in fines
Jan 16, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02273 Kitchen Interior
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
Aug 27, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05767 Front of building Exterior
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 · $590 in fines
Feb 7, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02007 Cooking room Interior
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 · $1,179 in fines
Feb 7, 2023 $1,179 CAP 23NOIE-INS-04362 Laundry room/area 1
IPMC § 304.2
Failure to protect exterior wood surfaces, other than decay-resistant woods, from the elements and decay by painting or other protective covering or treatment
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Aug 27, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07521 Front of building Exterior
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 · $590 in fines
Feb 27, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIE-INS-04613 Hallway Interior
IPMC § 302.8
Failure to prevent inoperative or unlicensed motor vehicle from being parked, kept or stored on premises
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Aug 27, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07521 Rear Parking Lot Exterior
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 · $590 in fines
Apr 13, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02824 Side of building Exterior
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 · $625 in fines
Aug 27, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIS-INS-01670 Entire Yard Exterior
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.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $590 in fines
Jul 21, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-04295 Cooking room Interior
IPMC § 505.4
Failure to provide water heating facilities which provide water at a minimum temperature of 110?F 43? C .
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,218 in fines
Sep 26, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIR-INS-07133 Entire Unit Interior

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