129 15 th Street SE

Ward 6 Built c. 1916 Map ↗ Nearby buildings → LandlordHe Chen

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This building's landlord, He Chen, is one of the worst landlords in Ward 6.

28
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$25,244
Fines (last 2 yrs)
28
Open violations
$25,244
Fines on open violations
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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 $638 5×
+ I can confirm this is still happening
Show details · 5 occurrences · $3,190 in fines
Oct 6, 2026 $638 CAP 27NOIR-INS-00196 Entire Unit Interior
Oct 6, 2026 $638 CAP 27NOIR-INS-00196 Entire Unit Interior
Oct 6, 2026 $638 CAP 27NOIR-INS-00196 Living room Interior
+2 more
Oct 6, 2026 $638 CAP 27NOIR-INS-00196 Stairwell Interior
Oct 6, 2026 $638 CAP 27NOIR-INS-00196 Utility Closet 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 $1,274 4×
+ I can confirm this is still happening
Show details · 4 occurrences · $5,096 in fines
Oct 6, 2026 $1,274 CAP 27NOIR-INS-00196 Bathroom Interior
Oct 6, 2026 $1,274 CAP 27NOIR-INS-00196 Entire Unit Interior
Oct 6, 2026 $1,274 CAP 27NOIR-INS-00196 Entire Unit Interior
+1 more
Oct 6, 2026 $1,274 CAP 27NOIR-INS-00196 Hallway Interior
12-G DCMR 305.3
Failure to repair, remove or cover peeling, chipping, flaking or abraded paint
avg $638 3×
+ I can confirm this is still happening
Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,914 in fines
Oct 6, 2026 $638 CAP 27NOIR-INS-00196 Cooking room Interior
Oct 6, 2026 $638 CAP 27NOIR-INS-00196 Hallway Interior
Oct 6, 2026 $638 CAP 27NOIR-INS-00196 Living room Interior
12-G DCMR § 304.7
Failure to maintain roof drainage adequate to prevent dampness or deterioration in the walls or interior portion of the structure
avg $638 3×
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,914 in fines
Oct 6, 2026 $638 CAP 27NOIR-INS-00196 Roof Exterior
Oct 6, 2026 $638 CAP 27NOIR-INS-00196 Entire Unit Interior/Exterior
Oct 6, 2026 $638 CAP 27NOIR-INS-00196 Roof Interior/Exterior
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
avg $1,274 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,548 in fines
Oct 6, 2026 $1,274 CAP 27NOIE-INS-00057 Front of building Exterior
Oct 6, 2026 $1,274 CAP 27NOIE-INS-00057 Entrance foyer Interior/Exterior
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IPMC § 304.2
Failure to protect exterior wood surfaces, other than decay-resistant woods, from the elements and decay by painting or other protective covering or treatment
avg $638 2×
+ I can confirm this is still happening
Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,276 in fines
Oct 6, 2026 $638 CAP 27NOIR-INS-00196 Front of building Exterior
Oct 6, 2026 $638 CAP 27NOIR-INS-00196 Entrance foyer Interior/Exterior
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
avg $128 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $256 in fines
Oct 6, 2026 $128 CAP 27NOIR-INS-00196 Hallway Interior
Oct 6, 2026 $128 CAP 27NOIR-INS-00196 Hallway 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
+ I can confirm this is still happening
Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,549 in fines
Oct 6, 2026 $2,549 CAP 27A-CNT-00054 Hallway Interior
IPMC § 302.2
Failure to grade or maintain grading of premises to prevent erosion of soil or the accumulation of stagnant water
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $128 in fines
Oct 6, 2026 $128 CAP 27NOIR-INS-00196 Roof Exterior
IPMC § 304.6
Failure to maintain exterior walls free from holes, breaks, or loose or rotting materials
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $638 in fines
Oct 6, 2026 $638 CAP 27NOIR-INS-00196 Roof 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 · $638 in fines
Oct 6, 2026 $638 CAP 27NOIR-INS-00196 Bathroom Interior
IPMC § 505.4
Failure to provide or maintain a water heater which has an approved combination temperature and pressure-relief valve and relief valve discharge pipe.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,274 in fines
Oct 6, 2026 $1,274 CAP 27NOIR-INS-00196 Utility Closet Interior
IPMC § 604.3.1
Failure to replace electrical distribution equipment, motor circuits, power equipment, transformers, wire, cable, flexible cords, wiring devices, ground fault circuit interrupters, surge protectors, molded case circuit breakers, low-volt
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,274 in fines
Oct 6, 2026 $1,274 CAP 27A-CNT-00054 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 704.1
Failure to maintain in operable condition all systems, devices and equipment to detect a fire, actuate an alarm, or suppress or control a fire or any combination thereof in accordance with the Fire Code
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,549 in fines
Oct 6, 2026 $2,549 CAP 27NOIE-INS-00057 Sleeping Room Interior

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