2540 Elvans Road SE

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38
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$45,312
Fines (last 2 yrs)
66
Total violations
$74,504
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 $606 13×
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Show details · 13 occurrences · $7,872 in fines
Mar 30, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04082 Bathroom Interior
Mar 30, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04082 Cooking room Interior
Mar 30, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04082 Living room Interior
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Mar 30, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04082 Living room Interior
Mar 30, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04082 Sleeping Room Interior
Aug 25, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07436 Bathroom Interior
Aug 25, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07436 Cooking room Interior
Aug 25, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07436 Sleeping room 1 Interior
Aug 25, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07436 Sleeping room 1 Interior
Jul 23, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06546 Hallway Interior
Jun 4, 2019 $519 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-03890 Living room 1
Jun 4, 2019 $519 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-03890 Sleeping room 2 1
Jun 4, 2019 $519 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-03892 Kitchen Interior
IPMC § 304.13
Failure to maintain windows, skylights, door or frame in sound condition, good repair and weather tight
avg $519
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Show details · 6 occurrences · $3,114 in fines
Jun 4, 2019 $519 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-03888 Entrance door Interior
Jun 4, 2019 $519 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-03889 Apartment Entrance Door 1
Jun 4, 2019 $519 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-03889 Living room 1
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Jun 4, 2019 $519 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-03889 Sleeping room 1 1
Jun 4, 2019 $519 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-03889 Sleeping room 2 1
Jun 4, 2019 $519 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-03892 Living room 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 $1,061
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Show details · 6 occurrences · $6,364 in fines
Jul 26, 2023 $1,179 CAP 23NOIR-INS-04368 Entire Unit Interior
Jun 4, 2019 $1,037 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-03888 Entire Unit Interior
Jun 4, 2019 $1,037 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-03890 Kitchen 1
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Jun 4, 2019 $1,037 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-03892 Bathroom Interior
Jun 4, 2019 $1,037 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-03892 Kitchen Interior
Jun 4, 2019 $1,037 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-03892 Living room Interior
12-G DCMR § 704.2
Failure to install or maintain single- or multiple-station smoke alarms in Groups R-2, R-3, and R-4, and dwellings not regulated as Group R occupancies, regardless of occupant load in each room used for sleeping purposes
avg $2,075
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Show details · 5 occurrences · $10,375 in fines
Jun 4, 2019 $2,075 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-03889 Sleeping room 1 1
Jun 4, 2019 $2,075 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-03889 Sleeping room 2 1
Jun 4, 2019 $2,075 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-03892 Sleeping Room Interior
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Oct 17, 2018 $2,075 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-00524 Sleeping room 1 Interior
Oct 17, 2018 $2,075 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-00524 Sleeping room 2 Interior
IPMC § 305.1
Failure to maintain interior of structure and equipment therein in good repair, structurally sound and in sanitary condition
avg $1,196
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $4,784 in fines
Aug 25, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07436 Bathroom Interior
Aug 19, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07278 Cooking room Interior
Jul 23, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06546 Cooking room Interior
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Jun 4, 2019 $1,037 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-03892 Kitchen Interior
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IPMC § 502.1
Failure to maintain bathtub, shower, lavatory, water closet or kitchen sink in a sanitary, safe working condition
avg $594
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,782 in fines
Mar 30, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04082 Bathroom Interior
Aug 25, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07436 Bathroom Interior
Jun 4, 2019 $519 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-03890 Bathroom 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
avg $2,499
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $7,497 in fines
Aug 25, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05712 Hallway Interior
Aug 19, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05612 Living room Interior
Aug 14, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05540 Hallway 3
12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to maintain interior surfaces in good, clean, and sanitary condition and good repair
avg $554
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,663 in fines
Jul 8, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06082 Entrance foyer 1
Jun 4, 2019 $519 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-03888 Common hallway Interior
Jun 4, 2019 $519 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-03890 Kitchen 1
12-G DCMR § 704.2
Failure to install or maintain single- or multiple-station smoke alarms in Groups R-2, R-3, and R-4, and dwellings not regulated as Group R occupancies, regardless of occupant load on the ceiling or wall outside of each separate sleepi
avg $2,075
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,150 in fines
Jun 4, 2019 $2,075 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-03892 Hallway Interior
Oct 17, 2018 $2,075 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-00524 Hallway Interior
IPMC § 304.2
Failure to eliminate and repaint surfaces with peeling, flaking or chipped paint
avg $519
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,038 in fines
Jun 4, 2019 $519 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-03888 Entrance door 1
Jun 4, 2019 $519 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-03888 Common hallway Interior
12-G DCMR § 704.1.3
Failure keep all required portable fire extinguishers visible and readily accessible
avg $2,499
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,998 in fines
Jul 8, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04834 Common hallway Entire Building
Jul 8, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04842 Entire Building Interior
IPMC § 304.15
Failure to maintain exterior doors, door assemblies, operator systems, if provided, and/or hardware in good condition.
avg $625
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,250 in fines
Jul 23, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06546 Entrance door Exterior
Jul 8, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06082 Entrance door 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
avg $2,499
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,998 in fines
Aug 25, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05712 Sleeping room 1 Interior
Aug 14, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05540 Rear Sleeping Room 3
12-G DCMR § 309.1
Failure of the owner to keep structure free from rodent infestation
avg $632
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,263 in fines
Jan 20, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02325 Entire Unit Interior
Aug 25, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07436 Entire Unit Interior
12-G DCMR § 704.1.3
Failure maintain fire extinguishers in accordance with NFPA 10 as referenced in the Fire Code
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,499 in fines
Aug 19, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05612 Common hallway 3
12-G DCMR § 704.3.2
Failure to install an approved permanent sign adjacent to each manual fire alarm box that reads: ?WHEN ALARM SOUNDS CALL FIRE DEPARTMENT,? where fire alarm systems are not monitored by a supervising station
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
Aug 19, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05612 Common hallway 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 · $1,249 in fines
Aug 14, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05540 Entire Unit 3
IPMC § 601.2
Owner occupying or permitting another person to occupy the structure or premise where the required electrical and/or mechanical facilities are not properly maintained.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
Jul 23, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05166 Utility Access Service Closet Interior
12-G DCMR § 608.1
Failure of the owner or operator of a housing business who provides air conditioning to maintain each such unit in safe and good working condition so that it can provide from May 15 to September 15, an inside temperature in the roo
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Aug 25, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07436 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 · $625 in fines
Jul 23, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06546 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 · $125 in fines
Aug 25, 2025 $125 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07436 Bathroom Interior
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 · $638 in fines
Jan 20, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02325 Kitchen Interior
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 · $1,274 in fines
Jan 20, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01596 Utility Access Service Closet Interior
IPMC § 603.5
Failure to provide ventilation of the space containing the fuel-burning equipment supply of air for fuel-burning equipment
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,549 in fines
Jan 20, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01596 Sleeping room 1 Interior
12-G DCMR § 309.1
Failure to promptly exterminate structures in which rodents are found by approved processes
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,274 in fines
Mar 30, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04082 Living room Interior

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