5131 Fitch Street SE

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37
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$50,429
Fines (last 2 yrs)
43
Total violations
$55,413
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 $582 7×
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Show details · 7 occurrences · $4,075 in fines
Oct 3, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00109 Bathroom Interior
Mar 20, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03432 Entire Unit Interior
Dec 26, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-01610 Entire Unit Interior
+4 more
Oct 13, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00175 Bathroom Interior
Oct 13, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00175 Bathroom Interior
Oct 13, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00175 Closet Interior
Oct 13, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00175 Hallway Interior
IPMC § 502.1
Failure to maintain bathtub, shower, lavatory, water closet or kitchen sink in a sanitary, safe working condition
avg $617 4×
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $2,468 in fines
Nov 3, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00786 Bathroom 3
Nov 3, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00786 Bathroom 3
Dec 26, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-01610 Bathroom Interior
+1 more
Dec 4, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-01187 Bathroom 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 $2,428 4×
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $9,711 in fines
Aug 21, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05665 Center Sleeping Room Interior
Aug 21, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05665 Left Sleeping Room Interior
Aug 21, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05665 Right Sleeping Room Interior
+1 more
Oct 13, 2022 $2,214 CAP 23NOIE-INS-02890 Sleeping room 2 Interior
IPMC § 305.1
Failure to maintain interior of structure and equipment therein in good repair, structurally sound and in sanitary condition
avg $1,241 4×
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $4,965 in fines
Aug 21, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07359 Living room Interior
Mar 20, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03432 Living room Interior
Mar 20, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03432 Sleeping room 2 Interior
+1 more
Jul 17, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIR-INS-05726 Kitchen Interior
IPMC § 505.1
Failure to provide kitchen sinks, lavatories, laundry facilities, bathtubs and showers that are supplied with hot or tempered and cold running water.
avg $1,249 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,498 in fines
Nov 3, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00474 Entire Unit 3
Oct 3, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00072 Entire Unit Interior
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12-G DCMR § 704.1.3
Failure maintain fire extinguishers in accordance with NFPA 10 as referenced in the Fire Code
avg $2,499 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,998 in fines
Oct 3, 2025 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00072 Entire Unit Interior
Aug 21, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05665 Kitchen Interior
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 $1,218 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,436 in fines
Dec 4, 2024 $1,218 CAP 25NOIR-INS-01187 Hallway Interior
Dec 4, 2024 $1,218 CAP 25NOIR-INS-01187 Living room Interior
IPMC § 402.3
Failure to provide sufficient illumination for the maintenance of sanitary conditions, safe occupancy, and/or safe utilization of the space, appliances, equipment, and fixtures
avg $625 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,250 in fines
Mar 20, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03432 Bathroom Interior
Mar 20, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03432 Hallway Interior
IPMC § 604.3
Failure to correct electrical system that constitutes a hazard to the occupants or the structure
avg $1,249 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,498 in fines
Mar 20, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-02560 Bathroom Interior
Mar 20, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-02560 Hallway Interior
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 · $554 in fines
Oct 13, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00175 Cooking room Interior
12-G DCMR § 309.1
failure of owner to take proper precautions to prevent rodent re-infestation after rodent extermination
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,218 in fines
Dec 26, 2024 $1,218 CAP 25NOIR-INS-01610 Entire Unit 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
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Mar 14, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIS-INS-00244 Front of building Exterior
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 · $1,249 in fines
Mar 14, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-02458 Common hallway Basement
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
Mar 20, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-02560 Kitchen 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
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,499 in fines
Mar 20, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-02560 Hallway Interior
12-G DCMR § 310.2
Failure to install an approved carbon monoxide alarm in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms in dwelling units located in a building containing a fuel-burning appliance or a building which has an attached garage
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,499 in fines
Mar 20, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-02560 Hallway Interior
IPMC § 603.4
Failure to maintain safety controls for fuel-burning equipment in effective operation
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,499 in fines
Mar 24, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-02607 Kitchen Interior
12-G DCMR § 704.1.3
Failure to keep all required portable fire extinguishers maintained in an efficient and safe operating condition
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,499 in fines
Mar 24, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-02607 Kitchen Interior
12-G DCMR 305.3
Failure to repair, remove or cover peeling, chipping, flaking or abraded paint
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Aug 21, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07359 Bathroom Interior
12-G DCMR ?? 108.1.1 and 108.1.1.5 (9)
Allowing a dangerous structure or premises to exist consisting of a building or structure, used or intended to be used for dwelling purposes, that has been determined by the code official to be unsanitary, unfit
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,499 in fines
Sep 24, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-06218 Basement Basement
12-G DCMR § 309.1
failure of owner to take proper precautions to prevent insect re-infestation after insect extermination
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Oct 2, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00045 Entire Unit Interior
12-G DCMR § 309.1
Failure to promptly exterminate structures in which insects are found by approved processes
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Oct 3, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00109 Entire Unit 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 · $1,249 in fines
Oct 3, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00072 Bathroom Interior

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