1213 Penn Street NE

Ward 5 4 units Built c. 1934 Map ↗ Nearby buildings → LandlordJames John
9
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$14,196
Fines (last 2 yrs)
9
Total violations
$14,196
Total fines
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Violations

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 $2,468 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,935 in fines
Jan 30, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-01705 Sleeping Room Interior
Sep 17, 2024 $2,436 CAP 24NOIE-INS-04848 Sleeping Room 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 · $625 in fines
Jan 30, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-02303 Cooking room 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
Jan 30, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-01705 Hallway Interior
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
Jan 30, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-02303 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 305.1
Failure to maintain interior of structure and equipment therein in good repair, structurally sound and in sanitary condition
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
Jan 30, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-02303 Cooking room Interior
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12-G DCMR § 302.4
Failure to maintain premises or exterior property free from weeds or plant growth in excess of 8 inches
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $609 in fines
Sep 17, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIS-INS-00984 Front of building 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 · $2,436 in fines
Sep 17, 2024 $2,436 CAP 24NOIE-INS-04848 Hallway Interior
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
Sep 17, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIE-INS-04848 Cooking room Interior

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