4201 Massachusetts Avenue NW

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35
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$28,344
Fines (last 2 yrs)
45
Total violations
$35,936
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 $621 17×
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Show details · 17 occurrences · $10,561 in fines
Apr 14, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04529 Kitchen Interior
Apr 14, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04529 Kitchen Interior
Apr 14, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04529 Kitchen Interior
+14 more
Apr 14, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04529 Kitchen Interior
Oct 10, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00311 Sleeping Room 1
Oct 10, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00311 Bathroom Basement
Oct 10, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00311 Bathroom Basement
Oct 10, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00311 Kitchen Basement
Oct 10, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00311 Living room Basement
Oct 10, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00311 Living room Basement
Oct 10, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00311 Sleeping room 1 Basement
Sep 12, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07889 Bathroom Interior
Sep 12, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07889 Hallway Interior
Sep 12, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07889 Living room Interior
Sep 12, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07889 Sleeping Room Interior
Apr 7, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03830 Entire Unit Interior
Sep 21, 2018 $509 CAP 18ENF-HOUS-02743
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 $1,220 6×
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Show details · 6 occurrences · $7,317 in fines
Apr 14, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04529 Living room Interior
May 1, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04464 Sleeping Room Interior
Apr 7, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03830 Hallway Interior
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Apr 7, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03830 Sleeping room 1 Interior
Apr 7, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03830 Sleeping room 2 Interior
Dec 17, 2019 $1,047 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-01466 Living room 8
12-G DCMR § 309.1
Failure of the owner to keep structure free from rodent infestation
avg $600 3×
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,800 in fines
Apr 14, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04529 Entire Unit Interior
Feb 9, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02695 Cooking room Interior
Apr 1, 2020 $524 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-03140 Kitchen Interior
IPMC § 502.1
Failure to maintain bathtub, shower, lavatory, water closet or kitchen sink in a sanitary, safe working condition
avg $625 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,250 in fines
Oct 10, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00311 Bathroom Basement
Apr 7, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03830 Bathroom Interior
IPMC § 305.1
Failure to maintain interior of structure and equipment therein in good repair, structurally sound and in sanitary condition
avg $1,249 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,498 in fines
Sep 12, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07889 Cooking room Interior
Apr 7, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03830 Bathroom Interior
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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 · $1,017 in fines
Sep 21, 2018 $1,017 CAP 18ENF-HOUS-02743
IPMC § 305.6
Failure to maintain interior doors that fit reasonably well within the frame
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $102 in fines
Sep 21, 2018 $102 CAP 18ENF-HOUS-02743
IPMC § 302.6
Failure to pipes, ducts, conductors, fans or blowers from discharging gases, steam, vapor, hot air, grease, smoke, odors or other gaseous or particulate wastes directly upon abutting or adjacent public or private property or that of another
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,017 in fines
Sep 21, 2018 $1,017 CAP 18ENF-HOUS-02743
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 · $509 in fines
Sep 21, 2018 $509 CAP 18ENF-HOUS-02743
12-G DCMR § 309.1
Failure of the owner to keep structure free from insect and rodent infestation
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $509 in fines
Sep 21, 2018 $509 CAP 18ENF-HOUS-02743
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 · $1,179 in fines
Dec 1, 2023 $1,179 CAP 24NOIR-INS-01323 Entire Unit Interior
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 · $1,179 in fines
Dec 1, 2023 $1,179 CAP 24NOIR-INS-01323 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 304.2
Failure to coat all metal surfaces subject to rust or corrosion to inhibit such rust and corrosion
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Apr 7, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03830 Apartment Rear Entrance Door 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 · $1,249 in fines
Apr 7, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-02882 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
Apr 7, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-02882 Hallway 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
May 1, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIS-INS-00481 Rear of building Exterior
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 · $125 in fines
May 1, 2025 $125 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04464 Entire Unit Interior/Exterior
IPMC § 302.5
Failure to take proper precautions after pest elimination to eliminate rodent harborage and prevent re-infestation
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
May 1, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04464 Entire Yard Exterior
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
Sep 12, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07889 Entire Unit Interior
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 · $625 in fines
Oct 10, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00311 Exterior Side Entrance Door Exterior

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