5220 Fitch Street SE

Ward 7 11 units Built c. 1971 Map ↗ Nearby buildings → LandlordFitch Apartments LLC · 6 buildings Listed ownerSiamak Madani

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This building's landlord, Fitch Apartments LLC, is one of the worst landlords in DC. One of the 20 worst in Ward 7 by total fines assessed.

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10
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$11,600
Fines (last 2 yrs)
10
Open violations
$11,600
Fines on open violations
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Violations

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 · $638 in fines
Sep 18, 2026 $638 CAP 26A-DOB-01227 Rear Parking Lot Exterior
12-G DCMR § 702.6
(Failure to keep all illuminated ?Exit? signs illuminated when the building is occupied
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,274 in fines
Jun 29, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIE-INS-04237 Exit door 1
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 · $128 in fines
Jun 29, 2026 $128 CAP 26NOIR-INS-06383 Entire Building Interior/Exterior
12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to maintain interior surfaces in good, clean, and sanitary condition and good repair
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $638 in fines
Jun 29, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-06383 Common Area Entire Building
12-G DCMR § 702.6
Failure to have a means of egress indicated with approved ?Exit? signs as required by the Building Code
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,274 in fines
Jun 29, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIE-INS-04237 Hallway 2
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12-G DCMR § 704.1.3
Failure keep all required portable fire extinguishers visible and readily accessible
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,549 in fines
Jun 29, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-04237 Common Area Entire Building
IPMC § 301.3
Failure to maintain vacant structures, premises thereof, or vacant land in a clean, safe, secure and sanitary condition so as not to cause a blighting problem or adversely affect the public health and safety
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,274 in fines
Jun 29, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26A-DOB-00526 Entire Unit Basement
IPMC § 304.13
Failure to maintain windows, skylights, door or frame in sound condition, good repair and weather tight
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $638 in fines
Jun 29, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-06383 Entire Building Interior/Exterior
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 · $638 in fines
Jun 29, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-06383 Entrance door 1
IPMC § 701.2
Failure of owner of the premises to provide and maintain code compliant fire safety facilities and equipment
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,549 in fines
Jun 29, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-04237 Common Area Entire Building

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