1530 Rhode Island Avenue NE

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9
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$6,950
Fines (last 2 yrs)
25
Total violations
$18,181
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 $568 11×
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Show details · 11 occurrences · $6,249 in fines
Feb 19, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03069 Entrance foyer 1
Feb 13, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02971 Bathroom Interior
Feb 13, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02971 Living room Interior
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Dec 17, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01682 Living room Interior
Nov 3, 2021 $530 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-00675 Den Basement
Nov 3, 2021 $530 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-00675 Entire Unit Basement
Nov 3, 2021 $530 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-00675 Entire Unit Basement
Nov 3, 2021 $530 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-00675 Entire Unit Basement
Nov 3, 2021 $530 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-00675 Entire Unit Basement
Nov 3, 2021 $530 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-00675 Living room/sleeping room Basement
Nov 3, 2021 $530 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-00675 Living room/sleeping room Basement
12-G DCMR 305.3
Failure to repair, remove or cover peeling, chipping, flaking or abraded paint
avg $578
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,155 in fines
Dec 17, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01682 Living room Interior
Nov 3, 2021 $530 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-00675
IPMC § 304.13
Failure to maintain windows, skylights, door or frame in sound condition, good repair and weather tight
avg $530
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,060 in fines
Nov 3, 2021 $530 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-00675 Den Basement
Nov 3, 2021 $530 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-00675 Entrance door Basement
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 · $1,274 in fines
Feb 19, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03069 Living room 1
IPMC § 502.1
Failure to maintain bathtub, shower, lavatory, water closet or kitchen sink in a sanitary, safe working condition
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $638 in fines
Feb 13, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02971 Bathroom Interior
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12-G DCMR § 305.4
Failure to maintain stairs and/or other walking surfaces in sound condition, good repair and free from hazardous conditions
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
Dec 17, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01682 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
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Dec 17, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01682 Sleeping Room Interior/Exterior
IPMC § 504.1
Failure to maintain all plumbing fixtures in a safe, sanitary, and functional condition.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $530 in fines
Nov 3, 2021 $530 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-00675 Bathroom Basement
IPMC § 601.2
Failure by owner to provide or maintain the required mechanical and electrical facilities
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,059 in fines
Nov 3, 2021 $1,059 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-00675 Cooking room Basement
12-G DCMR § 304.14
Failure to maintain all openings to the external air between March 15 and November 15 with tightly fitting screens of minimum 16 mesh per inch 16 mesh per 25mm and/or failure to maintain every screen door used for insect control wit
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $106 in fines
Nov 3, 2021 $106 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-00675 Den 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 not regulated as Group R occupancies, regardless of occupant load in each room used for sleeping purposes
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,118 in fines
Nov 3, 2021 $2,118 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-00675 Den Basement
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 · $1,059 in fines
Nov 3, 2021 $1,059 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-00675 Entire Unit Basement
IPMC § 501.2
Owner occupying or allowing any person to occupy the premises or structure when the structure lacks the required plumbing fixtures or plumbing facilities or the plumbing fixtures or plumbing facilities are not properly maintained.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,059 in fines
Nov 3, 2021 $1,059 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-00675 Entire Unit Basement

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