1511 Franklin Street NE

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42
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$40,708
Fines (last 2 yrs)
46
Total violations
$44,030
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 $626 17×
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Show details · 17 occurrences · $10,636 in fines
Apr 5, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04314 Cooking room Interior
Feb 22, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03166 Bathroom Interior
Feb 22, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03166 Bathroom Interior
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Feb 22, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03166 Bathroom Interior
Feb 22, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03166 Cooking room Interior
Feb 22, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03166 Cooking room Interior
Feb 22, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03166 Cooking room Interior
Feb 22, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03166 Hallway Interior
Feb 22, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03166 Living room Interior
Feb 22, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03166 Living room Interior
Feb 22, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03166 Sleeping room 1 Interior
Feb 22, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03166 Sleeping room 1 Interior
Feb 22, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03166 Sleeping room 2 Interior
Nov 25, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01271 Entire Unit Interior
Nov 8, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-00762 Entire Unit Interior
Apr 5, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-04335 Bathroom Interior
Apr 5, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-04335 Sleeping Room Interior
IPMC § 502.1
Failure to maintain bathtub, shower, lavatory, water closet or kitchen sink in a sanitary, safe working condition
avg $629
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,888 in fines
Apr 5, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04314 Bathroom Interior
Dec 5, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01421 Bathroom Interior
Dec 5, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01421 Bathroom Interior
IPMC § 305.1
Failure to maintain interior of structure and equipment therein in good repair, structurally sound and in sanitary condition
avg $1,257
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $3,772 in fines
Apr 5, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04314 Cooking room Interior
Dec 5, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01421 Left Sleeping Room Interior
Dec 5, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01421 Living 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 in each room used for sleeping purposes
avg $2,549
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $5,098 in fines
Apr 5, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-02992 Front Sleeping Room Interior
Apr 5, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-02992 Rear Sleeping Room Interior
IPMC § 605.1
Failure to install electrical equipment, wiring, or appliances in a safe and approved manner
avg $638
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,276 in fines
Apr 5, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIE-INS-02992 Front Sleeping Room Interior
Apr 5, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIE-INS-02992 Living room Interior
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12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to maintain interior surfaces in good, clean, and sanitary condition and good repair
avg $638
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,276 in fines
Apr 5, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04314 Rear Sleeping Room Interior
Feb 22, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03166 Sleeping room 1 Interior
IPMC § 504.1
Failure to properly install and maintain a plumbing fixture in working order
avg $625
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,250 in fines
Dec 5, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01421 Bathroom Interior
Dec 5, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01421 Bathroom Interior
12-G DCMR 305.3
Failure to repair, remove or cover peeling, chipping, flaking or abraded paint
avg $617
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,234 in fines
Dec 5, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01421 Living room Interior
Nov 8, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-00762 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 604.3
Failure to correct electrical system that constitutes a hazard to the occupants or the structure
avg $1,218
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,436 in fines
Dec 20, 2024 $1,218 CAP 25NOIE-INS-01113 Bathroom Interior
Dec 20, 2024 $1,218 CAP 25NOIE-INS-01113 Kitchen 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 27, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-04852 Front of building Exterior
12-G DCMR § 305.4
Failure to maintain stairs and/or other walking surfaces in sound condition, good repair and free from hazardous conditions
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,107 in fines
Apr 27, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-04852 Front of building Exterior
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
Oct 3, 2024 $2,436 CAP 25NOIE-INS-00053 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 505.3
Failure to maintain an adequate water supply system and/or failure to keep water supply system free from defects and leaks.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,218 in fines
Nov 7, 2024 $1,218 CAP 25NOIE-INS-00488 Cooking room Interior
12-G DCMR § 704.3.1
Failure to keep all manual fire alarm boxes operational
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,436 in fines
Nov 8, 2024 $2,436 CAP 25NOIE-INS-00489 Common hallway 4
12-G DCMR § 108.1.1.2
Boiler, heating equipment, elevator, moving stairway, electrical wiring or device, flammable liquid containers or other equipment on the premises or within the structure is in such disrepair or condition that it is a hazard to li
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,436 in fines
Dec 12, 2024 $2,436 CAP 25NOIE-INS-00969 Elevator Interior
12-G DCMR § 309.1
failure of owner to take proper precautions to prevent rodent re-infestation after rodent extermination
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
Nov 25, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01271 Entire Unit 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 · $625 in fines
Dec 5, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01421 Kitchen Interior/Exterior
IPMC § 302.5
Failure to exterminate rodent harborage or infestation by approved processes which are not injurious to human health
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $638 in fines
Feb 22, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03166 Entire Unit Interior
12-G DCMR § 309.1
Failure to promptly exterminate structures in which insects are found by approved processes
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $638 in fines
Apr 5, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04314 Cooking room Interior
IPMC § 601.2
Failure by owner to provide or maintain the required mechanical and electrical facilities
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,274 in fines
Apr 5, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIE-INS-02992 Entire Unit Interior

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