1550 1 st Street SW

Ward 6 76 units Built c. 1962 Map ↗ Nearby buildings → LandlordTm Dbt Limited Partnership

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This building's landlord, Tm Dbt Limited Partnership, is one of the worst landlords in Ward 6. One of the 20 worst in the ward by total fines assessed.

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39
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$30,782
Fines (last 2 yrs)
51
Total violations
$42,219
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 $614 14×
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Show details · 14 occurrences · $8,600 in fines
Oct 2, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00066 Living room Interior
Sep 11, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07877 Living room Interior
Sep 11, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07877 Sleeping room 1 Interior
+11 more
Apr 10, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03901 Living room 8
Apr 10, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03901 Living room 8
Apr 10, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03901 Sleeping room 1 8
Apr 1, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03697 Sleeping Room Interior
Oct 30, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-00566 Cooking room Interior
Oct 30, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-00566 Living room Interior
Aug 15, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-06320 Sleeping room 2 Interior
Jun 6, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-04995 Bathroom Interior
Jun 6, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-04995 Sleeping Room Interior
Sep 28, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-05854 Cooking room Interior
Sep 28, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-05854 Sleeping room 1 Interior
IPMC § 305.1
Failure to maintain interior of structure and equipment therein in good repair, structurally sound and in sanitary condition
avg $1,225 8×
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Show details · 8 occurrences · $9,798 in fines
Sep 11, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07877 Laundry room/area Interior
Apr 1, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03697 Bathroom Interior
Apr 1, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03697 Kitchen Interior
+5 more
Oct 30, 2024 $1,218 CAP 25NOIR-INS-00566 Cooking room Interior
Oct 30, 2024 $1,218 CAP 25NOIR-INS-00566 Living room Interior
Aug 15, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIR-INS-06320 Sleeping room 1 Interior
Jun 6, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIR-INS-04995 Sleeping Room Interior
Sep 28, 2023 $1,179 CAP 23NOIR-INS-05854 Cooking room Interior
IPMC § 305.6
Failure to maintain interior doors capable of being opened and closed properly
avg $125 4×
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $500 in fines
Sep 11, 2025 $125 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07877 Laundry room/area Interior
Sep 11, 2025 $125 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07877 Sleeping room 2 Interior
Apr 10, 2025 $125 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03901 Sleeping room 4 8
+1 more
Apr 1, 2025 $125 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03697 Closet door Interior
IPMC § 502.1
Failure to maintain bathtub, shower, lavatory, water closet or kitchen sink in a sanitary, safe working condition
avg $625 4×
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $2,500 in fines
Sep 11, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07877 Bathroom Interior
Sep 11, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07877 Cooking room Interior
Sep 11, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07877 Master Bathroom Interior
+1 more
Apr 10, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03901 Kitchen 8
12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to maintain interior surfaces in good, clean, and sanitary condition and good repair
avg $609 3×
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,827 in fines
Oct 30, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-00566 Laundry room/area Interior
Oct 30, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-00566 Right Sleeping Room Interior
Oct 30, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-00566 Utility Closet Interior
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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 $1,214 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,428 in fines
Apr 1, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-02777 Kitchen Interior
Sep 28, 2023 $1,179 CAP 23NOIE-INS-06807 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×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,498 in fines
Mar 31, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-02746 Kitchen Interior
Mar 31, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-02746 Kitchen Interior
IPMC § 304.13
Failure to maintain windows, skylights, door or frame in sound condition, good repair and weather tight
avg $600 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,199 in fines
Aug 15, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-06320 Apartment Entrance Door Interior
Sep 28, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-05854 Bathroom 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.
avg $1,218 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,436 in fines
Aug 15, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIE-INS-04416 Bathroom Interior
Jun 6, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIE-INS-03489 Bathroom Interior
IPMC § 601.2
Failure by owner to provide or maintain the required mechanical and electrical facilities
avg $1,199 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,397 in fines
Aug 15, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIE-INS-04416 Living room Interior
Sep 28, 2023 $1,179 CAP 23NOIE-INS-06807 Cooking room Interior
IPMC § 605.2
Failure to have receptacle outlets with the appropriate faceplate covers for the location
avg $609 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,218 in fines
Aug 15, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-06320 Bathroom Interior
Aug 15, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-06320 Sleeping room 1 Interior
IPMC § 703.1
(Failure to maintain the required fire-resistance rating of fire-resistance-rated walls, fire stops, shaft enclosures, and/or partitions and floors
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,499 in fines
Apr 1, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-02777 Hallway Interior
IPMC § 605.1
Failure to install electrical equipment, wiring, or appliances in a safe and approved manner
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Apr 10, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIE-INS-02934 Living room 8
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.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $609 in fines
Oct 30, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-00566 Cooking room Interior
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 · $609 in fines
Oct 30, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-00566 Apartment Entrance Door Interior/Exterior
IPMC § 305.6
Failure to maintain interior doors that fit reasonably well within the frame
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $118 in fines
Sep 28, 2023 $118 CAP 23NOIR-INS-05854 Sleeping room 1 Interior
IPMC § 704.2.3
Failure to have smoke alarms that emit a signal when the batteries are low
+ I can confirm this is still happening
Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,358 in fines
Sep 28, 2023 $2,358 CAP 23NOIE-INS-06807 Entire Unit Interior

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