117 Varnum Street NE

Ward 5 8 units Built c. 1950 Map ↗ Nearby buildings → LandlordTiffey LLC · 12 buildings

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This building's landlord, Tiffey LLC, is one of the worst landlords in DC. Ranked #3 in Ward 5 by total fines assessed.

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19
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$19,993
Fines (last 2 yrs)
27
Total violations
$25,109
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 $625 5×
+ I can confirm this is still happening
Show details · 5 occurrences · $3,125 in fines
Oct 18, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00427 Living room 1
Oct 18, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00428 Cooking room 2
Oct 16, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00368 Laundry room/area Basement
+2 more
Oct 16, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00378 Entire Unit 2
May 29, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05106 Bathroom Interior
IPMC § 304.13.2
Failure to maintain every window, other than a fixed window, in an easily openable manner and/or capable of being held in position by window hardware
avg $625 3×
+ I can confirm this is still happening
Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,875 in fines
Oct 18, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00427 Entire Unit 1
Oct 18, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00428 Entire Unit 2
May 29, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05106 Bathroom Interior
IPMC § 502.1
Failure to maintain bathtub, shower, lavatory, water closet or kitchen sink in a sanitary, safe working condition
avg $614 3×
+ I can confirm this is still happening
Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,843 in fines
Oct 18, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00428 Bathroom 2
Jun 20, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-05243 Bathroom Interior
Jun 20, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-05243 Bathroom Interior
IPMC § 304.13
Failure to maintain windows, skylights, door or frame in sound condition, good repair and weather tight
avg $617 2×
+ I can confirm this is still happening
Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,234 in fines
Nov 14, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01032 Side of building Exterior
Jun 20, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-05243 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 604.3
Failure to correct electrical system that constitutes a hazard to the occupants or the structure
avg $1,249 2×
+ I can confirm this is still happening
Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,498 in fines
Oct 18, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00271 Bathroom 1
Oct 18, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00272 Kitchen 2
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12-G DCMR 305.3
Failure to repair, remove or cover peeling, chipping, flaking or abraded paint
avg $625 2×
+ I can confirm this is still happening
Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,250 in fines
Oct 16, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00368 Common hallway Basement
Sep 23, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-08150 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 701.2
Failure of owner of the premises to provide and maintain code compliant fire safety facilities and equipment
avg $2,499 2×
+ I can confirm this is still happening
Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,998 in fines
Oct 16, 2025 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00237 Common Area Basement
Oct 16, 2025 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00237 Common Area Entire Building
IPMC § 305.1
Failure to maintain interior of structure and equipment therein in good repair, structurally sound and in sanitary condition
+ I can confirm this is still happening
Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
Sep 23, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-08150 Bathroom Interior
12-G DCMR § 102.5
Failure to make repairs, maintenance work, alterations or installations caused directly or indirectly by the enforcement of the Property Maintenance Code in a workmanlike manner
+ I can confirm this is still happening
Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
May 6, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04535 Kitchen 2
12-G DCMR § 704.1.3
Failure keep all required portable fire extinguishers visible and readily accessible
+ I can confirm this is still happening
Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,499 in fines
May 6, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03362 Common hallway 1
12-G DCMR § 309.1
Failure of the owner to keep structure free from rodent infestation
+ I can confirm this is still happening
Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,218 in fines
Jun 20, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIR-INS-05243 Entire Unit Interior
12-G DCMR § 309.1
Failure to promptly exterminate structures in which insects are found by approved processes
+ I can confirm this is still happening
Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,218 in fines
Jun 20, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIR-INS-05243 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 304.6
Failure to maintain exterior walls free from holes, breaks, or loose or rotting materials
+ I can confirm this is still happening
Show details · 1 occurrence · $609 in fines
Jun 20, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-05243 Side of building Interior/Exterior
IPMC § 305.6
Failure to maintain interior doors capable of being opened and closed properly
+ I can confirm this is still happening
Show details · 1 occurrence · $122 in fines
Jun 20, 2024 $122 CAP 24NOIR-INS-05243 Sleeping room 1 Interior
IPMC § 305.6
Failure to maintain interior doors that are securely attached to jambs, headers or tracks as intended by the manufacturer of the attachment hardware
+ I can confirm this is still happening
Show details · 1 occurrence · $122 in fines
Jun 20, 2024 $122 CAP 24NOIR-INS-05243 Sleeping room 1 Interior

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