551 Lebaum Street SE

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21
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$16,867
Fines (last 2 yrs)
57
Total violations
$43,797
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 $598 10×
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Show details · 10 occurrences · $5,980 in fines
Oct 2, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-00074 Entire Unit Interior
Oct 2, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-00074 Kitchen Interior
Mar 13, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-03564 Basement Interior
+7 more
Mar 13, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-03564 Utility Room Interior
Feb 16, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-03079 Basement Basement
Feb 16, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-03079 Closet Interior
Feb 16, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-03079 Hallway Interior
Feb 16, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-03079 Living room Interior
Aug 3, 2022 $554 CAP 22NOIR-INS-01972 Bathroom Interior
Aug 3, 2022 $554 CAP 22NOIR-INS-01972 Cooking room Interior
IPMC § 305.1
Failure to maintain interior of structure and equipment therein in good repair, structurally sound and in sanitary condition
avg $1,200
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Show details · 9 occurrences · $10,802 in fines
Nov 19, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01120 Eating room 3
Nov 19, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01120 Side of building 3
Oct 2, 2024 $1,218 CAP 25NOIR-INS-00074 Kitchen Interior
+6 more
Feb 16, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIR-INS-03079 Basement Basement
Feb 16, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIR-INS-03079 Common hallway Interior
Feb 16, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIR-INS-03079 Cooking room Interior
Feb 16, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIR-INS-03079 Living room Interior
Aug 3, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22NOIR-INS-01972 Bathroom Interior
Aug 3, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22NOIR-INS-01972 Living room 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 $1,237
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Show details · 5 occurrences · $6,183 in fines
Aug 12, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07060 Stairwell Interior
May 21, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04976 Hallway Interior
May 21, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04976 Kitchen Interior
+2 more
Apr 15, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIR-INS-04139 Entire Unit Interior
Feb 16, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIR-INS-03079 Cooking room Interior
IPMC § 304.13
Failure to maintain windows, skylights, door or frame in sound condition, good repair and weather tight
avg $619
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Show details · 5 occurrences · $3,093 in fines
May 21, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04976 Living room Interior
May 21, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04976 Rear Sleeping Room Interior
May 21, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04976 Apartment Entrance Door Interior/Exterior
+2 more
Mar 13, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-03564 Laundry room/area Interior
Mar 13, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-03564 Exterior Entrance Door Interior/Exterior
IPMC § 305.6
Failure to maintain interior doors that fit reasonably well within the frame
avg $122
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $488 in fines
Apr 15, 2024 $122 CAP 24NOIR-INS-04139 Entire Unit Interior
Feb 16, 2024 $122 CAP 24NOIR-INS-03079 Bathroom Interior
Feb 16, 2024 $122 CAP 24NOIR-INS-03079 Hallway Interior
+1 more
Feb 16, 2024 $122 CAP 24NOIR-INS-03079 Hallway Interior
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IPMC § 502.1
Failure to maintain bathtub, shower, lavatory, water closet or kitchen sink in a sanitary, safe working condition
avg $603
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $2,413 in fines
Aug 12, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07060 Bathroom 3
May 21, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04976 Bathroom Interior
Feb 16, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-03079 Bathroom Interior
+1 more
Aug 3, 2022 $554 CAP 22NOIR-INS-01972 Cooking room Interior
IPMC § 302.5
Failure to maintain structures and exterior property free from rodent harborage and infestation
avg $614
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,843 in fines
May 21, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04976 Entire Unit Interior
Oct 2, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-00074 Entire Unit Interior
Jul 31, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-06001 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 304.13.1
Failure to maintain glazing materials free from cracks and holes
avg $123
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $369 in fines
May 21, 2025 $125 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04976 Bathroom Interior
Mar 13, 2024 $122 CAP 24NOIR-INS-03564 Basement Exterior
Feb 16, 2024 $122 CAP 24NOIR-INS-03079 Living room Interior
12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to maintain interior surfaces in good, clean, and sanitary condition and good repair
avg $625
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,250 in fines
May 21, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04976 Bathroom Interior
May 21, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04976 Living room Interior
IPMC § 601.2
Failure by owner to provide or maintain the required mechanical and electrical facilities
avg $1,218
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,436 in fines
Jul 31, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIE-INS-04193 Entire Unit Interior
Feb 16, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIR-INS-03079 Eating room 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
May 21, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04976 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 304.2
Failure to maintain all siding and masonry joints, or those between the building envelope and the perimeter of windows, doors and skylights, weather resistant and water tight
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $609 in fines
Mar 13, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-03564 Utility Room Basement
12-G DCMR § 304.7
Failure to maintain roof drains, gutters and downspouts in good repair or free from obstructions
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $609 in fines
Mar 13, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-03564 Rear of building Exterior
IPMC § 302.2
Failure to grade or maintain grading of premises to prevent erosion of soil or the accumulation of stagnant water
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $122 in fines
Mar 13, 2024 $122 CAP 24NOIR-INS-03564 Rear yard 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 · $609 in fines
Mar 13, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-03564 Rear yard Exterior
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 · $1,218 in fines
Feb 16, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIE-INS-02189 Cooking room 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 · $1,218 in fines
Feb 16, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIR-INS-03079 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 605.2
Failure to have receptacle outlets with the appropriate faceplate covers for the location
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $609 in fines
Feb 16, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-03079 Living 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 · $1,107 in fines
Aug 3, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22NOIE-INS-01805 Entire Unit 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
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,214 in fines
Aug 3, 2022 $2,214 CAP 22NOIE-INS-01805 Sleeping room 1 Interior

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