1848 Capitol Avenue NE

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26
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$32,886
Fines (last 2 yrs)
73
Total violations
$72,664
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 $558 11×
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Show details · 11 occurrences · $6,139 in fines
Sep 27, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-07168 Closet 1
Jul 25, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-05881 Cooking room Interior
Dec 12, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01286 Bathroom 2
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Dec 12, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01286 Eating room Interior
Dec 12, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01286 Hallway Interior
Dec 12, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01286 Sleeping room 2 Interior
Apr 20, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-04730 Hallway Interior
Apr 20, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-04730 Left Sleeping Room Interior
Apr 20, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-04730 Living room Interior
Aug 28, 2020 $524 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-06135 Cooking room Interior
Oct 11, 2019 $519 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-00218 Cooking room 1
IPMC § 502.1
Failure to maintain bathtub, shower, lavatory, water closet or kitchen sink in a sanitary, safe working condition
avg $560
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Show details · 8 occurrences · $4,482 in fines
Sep 27, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-07168 Bathroom 1
Sep 27, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-07168 Bathroom 2
Dec 27, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01462 Bathroom 2
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Dec 12, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01286 Bathroom 2
Apr 20, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-04730 Bathroom Interior
Apr 20, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-04730 Bathroom Interior
Aug 28, 2020 $524 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-06135 Bathroom Interior
Aug 28, 2020 $524 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-06135 Kitchen Interior
IPMC § 305.1
Failure to maintain interior of structure and equipment therein in good repair, structurally sound and in sanitary condition
avg $1,151
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Show details · 5 occurrences · $5,757 in fines
Oct 15, 2024 $1,218 CAP 25NOIR-INS-00281 Sleeping room 1 Interior
Jul 25, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIR-INS-05881 Cooking room Interior
Dec 12, 2022 $1,107 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01286 Sleeping room 3 Interior
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Apr 20, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-04730 Cooking room Interior
Apr 20, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-04730 Living room Interior
IPMC § 601.2
Failure by owner to provide or maintain the required mechanical and electrical facilities
avg $1,163
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $4,650 in fines
Jul 25, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIE-INS-04109 Bathroom Interior
Jul 25, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIE-INS-04109 Living room Interior
Dec 27, 2022 $1,107 CAP 23NOIE-INS-03891 Bathroom 2
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Dec 27, 2022 $1,107 CAP 23NOIE-INS-03891 Center Sleeping Room 2
12-G DCMR § 302.4
Failure to maintain premises or exterior property free from weeds or plant growth in excess of 8 inches
avg $566
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,698 in fines
Feb 27, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02307 Front yard Exterior
Dec 12, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01286 Back yard Exterior
Dec 12, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01286 Front yard Exterior
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12-G DCMR § 309.1
Failure of the owner to keep structure free from rodent infestation
avg $1,144
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $3,432 in fines
Jul 25, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIR-INS-05881 Entire Unit Interior
Dec 12, 2022 $1,107 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01286 Entire Unit Interior
Apr 20, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-04730 Entire Unit 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
avg $1,218
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $3,654 in fines
Sep 27, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIR-INS-07168 Sleeping Room 2
Jul 25, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIR-INS-05881 Laundry room/area Interior
Jul 25, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIR-INS-05881 Sleeping room 1 Interior
IPMC § 506.2
Failure to keep every plumbing stack, vent, waste and sewer line free from obstructions, leaks, or defect.
avg $1,042
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,084 in fines
Aug 28, 2020 $1,047 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-06135 Laundry room/area Interior
Oct 11, 2019 $1,037 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-00218 Cooking room 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
avg $1,077
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,154 in fines
Dec 12, 2022 $1,107 CAP 23NOIE-INS-03739 Cooking room Interior
Aug 28, 2020 $1,047 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-06135 Cooking room Interior
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
Dec 27, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01462 Eating room 1
Dec 27, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01462 Center Sleeping Room 2
12-G DCMR § 602.2
Failure to provide heating facilities for residential occupancies which are capable of maintaining a room temperature of 68?F20?C in all habitable rooms, bathrooms and toilet rooms.
avg $2,214
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,428 in fines
Dec 27, 2022 $2,214 CAP 23NOIE-INS-03891 Entire Building Interior
Dec 12, 2022 $2,214 CAP 23NOIE-INS-03739 Entire Unit Interior
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 $1,163
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,325 in fines
Sep 27, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIR-INS-07168 Living room 1
Apr 20, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-04730 Rear of building Exterior
IPMC § 605.1
Failure to install electrical equipment, wiring, or appliances in a safe and approved manner
avg $609
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,218 in fines
Sep 27, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIE-INS-05016 Kitchen 1
Sep 27, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIE-INS-05016 Kitchen 1
12-G DCMR § 404.7.1
Owner furnished facilities located outside of sleeping or dwelling unit for cooking, storage or refrigeration of food are not maintained by the owner in a safe and sanitary condition and in good working order.
avg $582
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,163 in fines
Sep 27, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-07168 Kitchen 1
Dec 27, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01462 Cooking room 1
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 · $1,218 in fines
Oct 15, 2024 $1,218 CAP 25NOIE-INS-00186 Bathroom Interior
IPMC § 404.7
All Spaces occupied for food preparation purposes outside of a dwelling or sleeping unit do not contain suitable space and equipment to store, prepare and serve foods in a sanitary manner.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $524 in fines
Aug 28, 2020 $524 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-06135 Kitchen Interior
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 · $111 in fines
Apr 20, 2022 $111 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-04730 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 304.1
Failure to maintain exterior of structure in good repair, structurally sound and sanitary so as not to pose a threat to the public health, safety or welfare
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,107 in fines
Apr 20, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-04730 Rear of building Exterior
IPMC § 402.3
Failure to provide sufficient illumination for the maintenance of sanitary conditions, safe occupancy, and/or safe utilization of the space, appliances, equipment, and fixtures
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $554 in fines
Dec 12, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01286 Sleeping room 2 Interior
12-G DCMR § 402.3.1
Failure to provide bathroom, toilet room and other similar rooms sufficient illumination
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $554 in fines
Dec 12, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01286 Bathroom 2
12-G DCMR § 307.1
Failure to provide a proper guard of required height on an open portion of a walking surface which is more than 30 inches above the floor or grade below
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,107 in fines
Dec 12, 2022 $1,107 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01286 Stairwell 1st to 2nd Floor
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 27, 2024 $2,436 CAP 24NOIE-INS-05016 Cooking room 1
12-G DCMR § 309.5.1
Failure of owner to provide required extermination services where more than one sleeping or dwelling unit of a structure is infected with insects or rodents;
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,107 in fines
Dec 27, 2022 $1,107 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01462 Entire Unit 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
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $111 in fines
Dec 27, 2022 $111 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01462 Rear Sleeping Room 2
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
Dec 27, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01462 Rear Sleeping Room 2
IPMC § 304.2
Failure to maintain all siding and masonry joints, or those between the building envelope and the perimeter of windows, doors and skylights, weather resistant and water tight
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $554 in fines
Dec 27, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01462 Apartment Entrance Door 1
12-G DCMR ?? 310.1, 310.2, 310.3, 310.4, 310.5, 310.6
Failure to install approved or properly maintain carbon monoxide detection system in compliance with the code and NFPA 720.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,214 in fines
Dec 27, 2022 $2,214 CAP 23NOIE-INS-03891 Entire Unit Interior
12-G DCMR ?? 108.1.1 and 108.1.1.3
Structure is unfit for human occupancy because it is unsafe; unlawful; or due to the degree of disrepair or lack of maintenance, is unsanitary or vermin or rat infested, contains filth and contamination, or lacks vent
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,214 in fines
Dec 27, 2022 $2,214 CAP 23NOIE-INS-03891 Entire Building Interior
12-G DCMR § 702.4
Having bars, grilles, grates or similar devices over emergency escape and rescue openings that are not releasable or removable from the inside without the use of a key, tool or force greater than that which is required for normal oper
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,436 in fines
Sep 27, 2024 $2,436 CAP 24NOIE-INS-05016 Sleeping Room 1
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
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,436 in fines
Sep 27, 2024 $2,436 CAP 24NOIE-INS-05016 Sleeping Room 1
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 · $2,436 in fines
Sep 27, 2024 $2,436 CAP 24NOIE-INS-05016 Sleeping Room 1
D.C. Official Code § 47-2851.02(a)
(engaging in business [single family rental] without a housing: residential license endorsement)
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,436 in fines
Sep 27, 2024 $2,436 CAP 24NOIR-INS-07168
IPMC § 301.2
Failure to maintain premises in safe and sanitary condition or in compliance with this chapter of the Property Maintenance Code
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,218 in fines
Jul 25, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIE-INS-04109 Apartment Rear Entrance Door Exterior
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 · $609 in fines
Sep 27, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-07168 Entrance door 1
IPMC § 305.5
Failure to maintain handrails and guards firmly fastened, in sound condition, good repair
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,218 in fines
Sep 27, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIR-INS-07168 Stairwell 1st to 2nd Floor
IPMC § 404.4.1
Failure to provide at least 70 square feet for every bedroom occupied by one person
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,218 in fines
Sep 27, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIR-INS-07168 Sleeping Room 1

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