400 Mellon Street SE

Ward 8 4 units Built c. 1943 Map ↗ Nearby buildings → LandlordCooper, Countess C
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Total violations
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Total fines
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Violations

IPMC § 604.3
Failure to correct electrical system that constitutes a hazard to the occupants or the structure
avg $1,107
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Show details · 6 occurrences · $6,642 in fines
Jan 19, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22UNIT-INS-003348 Bathroom 1
Jan 19, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22UNIT-INS-003348 Kitchen 1
Jan 19, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22UNIT-INS-003349 Bathroom 1
+3 more
Jan 19, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22UNIT-INS-003349 Kitchen 1
Jan 19, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22UNIT-INS-003351 Bathroom 2
Jan 19, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22UNIT-INS-003351 Sleeping Room 2
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
avg $2,214
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Show details · 5 occurrences · $11,070 in fines
Mar 10, 2022 $2,214 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-03715 Hallway Interior
Mar 10, 2022 $2,214 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-03715 Sleeping Room Interior
Jan 19, 2022 $2,214 CAP 22UNIT-INS-003348 Hallway 1
+2 more
Jan 19, 2022 $2,214 CAP 22UNIT-INS-003349 Hallway 1
Jan 19, 2022 $2,214 CAP 22UNIT-INS-003351 Hallway 2
12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to correct cracked or loose plaster, holes, decayed wood, water damage and/or other defective surface conditions
avg $554
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $2,216 in fines
Mar 10, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-03715 Cooking room Interior
Mar 10, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-03715 Kitchen Interior
Mar 10, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-03715 Kitchen Interior
+1 more
Jan 19, 2022 $554 CAP 22UNIT-INS-003349 Entire Unit 1
IPMC § 703.2
Failure to maintain all fire and smokestop doors in operable condition
avg $2,214
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $6,642 in fines
Jan 19, 2022 $2,214 CAP 22UNIT-INS-003348 Apartment Entrance Door 1
Jan 19, 2022 $2,214 CAP 22UNIT-INS-003349 Apartment Entrance Door 1
Jan 19, 2022 $2,214 CAP 22UNIT-INS-003351 Apartment Entrance Door 2
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 $2,214
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $6,642 in fines
Jan 19, 2022 $2,214 CAP 22UNIT-INS-003348 Sleeping Room 1
Jan 19, 2022 $2,214 CAP 22UNIT-INS-003349 Sleeping Room 1
Jan 19, 2022 $2,214 CAP 22UNIT-INS-003351 Sleeping Room 2
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IPMC § 601.2
Failure by owner to provide or maintain the required mechanical and electrical facilities
avg $1,107
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,214 in fines
Jan 19, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22UNIT-INS-003349 Entire Unit 1
Jan 19, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22UNIT-INS-003349 Kitchen 1
12-G DCMR 305.3
Failure to repair, remove or cover peeling, chipping, flaking or abraded paint
avg $554
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,108 in fines
Mar 10, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-03715 Living room Interior
Jan 19, 2022 $554 CAP 22UNIT-INS-003349 Bathroom 1
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 · $1,107 in fines
Mar 10, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-03715 Kitchen Interior
IPMC § 702.3
Failure to make all means of egress doors readily openable from the side from which egress is to be made without the need for keys, special knowledge or effort
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,214 in fines
Mar 10, 2022 $2,214 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-03715 Apartment Entrance Door 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
Jan 19, 2022 $554 CAP 22UNIT-INS-003349 Kitchen 1
12-G DCMR § 307.1
Failure to provide a proper handrail for stairs having more than three risers
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,107 in fines
Jan 19, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22UNIT-INS-003347 Rear of building Exterior
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 · $554 in fines
Mar 10, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-03715 Bathroom Interior
IPMC § 304.1.1 (10)
Permitting an unsafe exterior structural condition to exist on premises wherein veneer, cornices, belt courses, corbels, trim, wall facings and similar decorative features not properly anchored or that are anchored with connections n
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,107 in fines
Jan 19, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22UNIT-INS-003347 Entire Building Exterior
IPMC § 304.1.1 (13)
Permitting an unsafe exterior structural condition to exist on premises wherein there are chimneys, cooling towers, smokestacks and similar appurtenances not structurally sound or not properly anchored, or that are anchored with conn
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,107 in fines
Jan 19, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22UNIT-INS-003347 Rear of building 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 · $554 in fines
Jan 19, 2022 $554 CAP 22UNIT-INS-003347 Exterior Entrance Door 1
IPMC § 304.18.1
Failure to equip door providing entry to a dwelling unit, rooming unit or housekeeping unit that is rented with a deadbolt lock designed to be readily openable from the side from which egress is to be made without the need for keys, spe
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,107 in fines
Jan 19, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22UNIT-INS-003349 Apartment Entrance Door 1
IPMC § 305.6
Failure to maintain interior doors capable of being opened and closed properly
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $111 in fines
Jan 19, 2022 $111 CAP 22UNIT-INS-003348 Sleeping Room 1
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 · $1,107 in fines
Mar 10, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-03715 Kitchen Interior
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 · $554 in fines
Mar 10, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-03715 Living room Interior

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