5521 Colorado Avenue NW

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66
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$63,996
Fines (last 2 yrs)
80
Total violations
$72,266
Total fines
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Violations

IPMC § 502.1
Failure to maintain bathtub, shower, lavatory, water closet or kitchen sink in a sanitary, safe working condition
avg $625 25×
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Show details · 25 occurrences · $15,625 in fines
Oct 22, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00535 Bathroom Interior
Oct 22, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00535 Bathroom Interior
Oct 22, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00535 Bathroom Interior
+22 more
Oct 21, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00476 Bathroom 3
Oct 21, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00476 Kitchen 3
Oct 14, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00316 Bathroom Basement
Oct 14, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00316 Bathroom Basement
Oct 14, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00316 Kitchen Basement
Oct 14, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00316 Kitchen Basement
Oct 10, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00282 Kitchen 4
Oct 10, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00292 Bathroom 5
Oct 10, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00292 Kitchen 5
Oct 8, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00209 Bathroom 3
Oct 8, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00209 Kitchen 3
Oct 8, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00212 Bathroom 3
Oct 8, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00212 Kitchen 3
Oct 8, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00214 Bathroom 3
Oct 8, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00214 Kitchen 3
Oct 8, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00252 Bathroom 4
Oct 7, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00148 Bathroom 2
Oct 7, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00150 Bathroom 2
Oct 7, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00151 Bathroom 2
Oct 3, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00088 Basement 1
Oct 3, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00090 Bathroom 1
Feb 5, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-02435 Bathroom Interior
12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to correct cracked or loose plaster, holes, decayed wood, water damage and/or other defective surface conditions
avg $605 10×
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Show details · 10 occurrences · $6,054 in fines
Mar 16, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03729 Bathroom Interior
Mar 16, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03729 Cooking room Interior
Mar 16, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03729 Sleeping room 1 Interior
+7 more
Mar 12, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03618 Bathroom Interior
Mar 12, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03618 Cooking room Interior
Oct 22, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00535 Entire Unit Interior
Oct 8, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00214 Entire Unit 3
Apr 18, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-04643 Bathroom Interior
Sep 3, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-07022 Hallway Interior
Jul 29, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-06269 Living room Interior
IPMC § 305.1
Failure to maintain interior of structure and equipment therein in good repair, structurally sound and in sanitary condition
avg $1,252 9×
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Show details · 9 occurrences · $11,266 in fines
Mar 16, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03729 Cooking room Interior
Oct 22, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00535 Cooking room Interior
Oct 22, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00535 Cooking room Interior
+6 more
Oct 10, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00303 Utility Room Basement
Oct 10, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00303 Elevator Interior
Oct 10, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00303 Hallway Interior
Feb 5, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-02435 Elevator 1
Feb 5, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-02435 Apartment Entrance Door 3
Feb 5, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-02435 Apartment Entrance Door 3
12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to maintain interior surfaces in good, clean, and sanitary condition and good repair
avg $590 6×
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Show details · 6 occurrences · $3,537 in fines
Oct 23, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00563 Entire Unit 5
Oct 3, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00088 Bathroom 1
Oct 3, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00090 Entire Unit 1
+3 more
Jan 5, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-01954 Bathroom Interior
Jan 5, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-01954 Entire Unit Interior
Jan 5, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-01954 Sleeping room 2 Interior
12-G DCMR 305.3
Failure to repair, remove or cover peeling, chipping, flaking or abraded paint
avg $611 5×
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Show details · 5 occurrences · $3,054 in fines
Oct 22, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00535 Entire Unit Interior
Oct 10, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00282 Den and kitchen 4
Oct 10, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00303 Front of building 1
+2 more
Oct 8, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00215 Entire Unit 3
Jan 5, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-01954 Sleeping room 1 Interior
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12-G DCMR § 309.1
Failure to promptly exterminate structures in which insects are found by approved processes
avg $625 3×
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,875 in fines
Oct 22, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00535 Entire Unit Interior
Oct 10, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00282 Kitchen 4
Oct 3, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00088 Entire Unit 1
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 $2,524 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $5,048 in fines
Mar 16, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-02656 Sleeping room 1 Interior
Oct 8, 2025 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00161 Sleeping Room 4
IPMC § 504.1
Failure to maintain all plumbing fixtures in a safe, sanitary, and functional condition.
avg $638 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,276 in fines
Mar 12, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03618 Bathroom Interior
Mar 12, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03618 Front Sleeping Room Interior
IPMC § 304.13
Failure to maintain windows, skylights, door or frame in sound condition, good repair and weather tight
avg $542 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,084 in fines
Apr 18, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-04643 Apartment Entrance Door Interior
Sep 3, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-07022 Apartment Entrance Door Interior
IPMC § 601.2
Failure by owner to provide or maintain the required mechanical and electrical facilities
avg $1,249 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,498 in fines
Oct 14, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00203 Living room Basement
Oct 10, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00190 Living room 5
12-G DCMR § 702.4
Failure to have the required emergency escape and rescue openings operational from the inside of the room without the use of keys or tools
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,499 in fines
Jul 3, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04752 Den 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 · $1,249 in fines
Feb 5, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-02435 Kitchen 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 · $554 in fines
Apr 18, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-04643 Living room Interior
IPMC § 506.2
Failure to keep every plumbing stack, vent, waste and sewer line free from obstructions, leaks, or defect.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,107 in fines
Jan 5, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-01954 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 305.6
Failure to maintain interior doors capable of being opened and closed properly
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $106 in fines
Sep 3, 2021 $106 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-07022 Apartment Entrance Door Interior
IPMC § 302.3
Failure to maintain sidewalk, walkway, driveway, stairs or similar area free of hazardous conditions
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $530 in fines
Sep 3, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-07022 Entire Unit Interior
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 · $1,059 in fines
Sep 3, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-07022 Sleeping room 3 Interior
12-G DCMR § 402.1.1.2
Failure to provide exterior openings required for natural light which open directly onto a public way, yard, or court
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Oct 14, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00316 Right Sleeping Room Basement
IPMC § 403.2
Failure to provide mechanical ventilation for bathroom or toilet room which discharges to the outdoors and does not recirculate air
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Oct 14, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00316 Basement Basement
12-G DCMR § 702.4
Failure to maintain the required emergency escape openings in accordance with the code in effect at the time of construction
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,499 in fines
Oct 14, 2025 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00203 Right Sleeping Room Basement
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 including basements and cellars but not including crawl spaces and uninhabitable attics
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,499 in fines
Oct 14, 2025 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00203 Left Sleeping Room Basement
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 · $2,499 in fines
Oct 14, 2025 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00203 Entire Unit Basement
12-G DCMR § 704.1.3
Failure maintain fire extinguishers in accordance with NFPA 10 as referenced in the Fire Code
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,549 in fines
Mar 12, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-02594 Common Area 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 · $2,549 in fines
Mar 16, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-02656 Hallway Interior

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