5220 4 th Street NW

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23
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$23,706
Fines (last 2 yrs)
40
Total violations
$35,527
Total fines
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Violations

IPMC § 305.1
Failure to maintain interior of structure and equipment therein in good repair, structurally sound and in sanitary condition
avg $1,211
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Show details · 7 occurrences · $8,480 in fines
Aug 19, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07284 Bathroom Interior
Mar 20, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03430 Entire Unit 1
Mar 20, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03430 Kitchen 1
+4 more
Mar 20, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03430 Kitchen 1
Mar 20, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03430 Sleeping Room 1
Dec 2, 2024 $1,218 CAP 25NOIR-INS-01122 Entire Unit Interior
Jun 4, 2018 $1,017 CAP 18ENF-HOUS-00883
12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to correct cracked or loose plaster, holes, decayed wood, water damage and/or other defective surface conditions
avg $606
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Show details · 6 occurrences · $3,634 in fines
Mar 20, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03430 Bathroom 1
Mar 20, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03430 Bathroom 1
Mar 20, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03430 Living room 1
+3 more
Mar 20, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03430 Sleeping Room 1
Mar 20, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03430 Sleeping room 1 1
Jun 4, 2018 $509 CAP 18ENF-HOUS-00883
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 $1,191
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $4,764 in fines
Aug 19, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07284 Kitchen Interior
Aug 19, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07284 Kitchen Interior
Mar 20, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03430 Entire Unit 1
+1 more
Jun 4, 2018 $1,017 CAP 18ENF-HOUS-00883
IPMC § 304.13
Failure to maintain windows, skylights, door or frame in sound condition, good repair and weather tight
avg $625
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,875 in fines
Mar 20, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03430 Entrance door 1
Mar 20, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03430 Sleeping room 1 1
Mar 20, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03430 Sleeping room 1 1
IPMC § 501.2
Failure by owner to provide required plumbing facilities and plumbing fixtures in a dwelling unit.
avg $1,107
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,214 in fines
May 12, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-05251 Bathroom Interior
May 12, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-05251 Cooking room Interior
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IPMC § 304.2
Failure to eliminate and repaint surfaces with peeling, flaking or chipped paint
avg $554
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,108 in fines
May 12, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-05251 Bathroom Interior
May 12, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-05251 Entire Unit Interior
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.
avg $1,249
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,498 in fines
Aug 19, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05616 Bathroom Interior
Aug 19, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05616 Bathroom 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 20, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-02558 Common hallway 1
IPMC § 504.1
Failure to maintain all plumbing fixtures in a safe, sanitary, and functional condition.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Aug 19, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07284 Bathroom Interior
IPMC § 505.4
Failure to properly install or maintain water heating facilities
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
Mar 20, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03430 Kitchen 1
12-G DCMR § 304.3
Failure to display street number of premises in conformance with the requirements of 12-A DCMR § 118
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $111 in fines
May 12, 2022 $111 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-05251 Apartment Entrance Door Exterior
IPMC § 504.1
Failure to keep plumbing fixture free from obstructions and capable of performing the function for which it was designed.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Aug 19, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05616 Bathroom Interior
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 · $554 in fines
May 12, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-05251 Entire Unit Interior
12-G DCMR § 305.3.1
Failure to properly eliminate peeling, flaking, chipping and defective paint in a pre-1978 structure in accordance with the regulations promulgated by the District's Dept. of the Environment or the Federal EPA and in conformance with
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,017 in fines
Jun 4, 2018 $1,017 CAP 18ENF-HOUS-00883
12-G DCMR § 704.1.2
(Failure keep all required portable fire extinguishers visible and readily accessible
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,034 in fines
Jun 4, 2018 $2,034 CAP 18ENF-HOUS-00883
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 · $509 in fines
Jun 4, 2018 $509 CAP 18ENF-HOUS-00883
IPMC § 304.19
Failure to maintain exterior gates, gate assemblies, operator systems if provided, and/or hardware in good condition and/or latches at all entrances that tightly secure the gates
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $102 in fines
Jun 4, 2018 $102 CAP 18ENF-HOUS-00883
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
Jun 4, 2018 $102 CAP 18ENF-HOUS-00883
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 · $509 in fines
Jun 4, 2018 $509 CAP 18ENF-HOUS-00883
IPMC § 605.1
Failure to install electrical equipment, wiring, or appliances in a safe and approved manner
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $509 in fines
Jun 4, 2018 $509 CAP 18ENF-HOUS-00883
IPMC § 605.2
Failure to have receptacle outlets with the appropriate faceplate covers for the location
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $509 in fines
Jun 4, 2018 $509 CAP 18ENF-HOUS-00883

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