2515 Alabama Avenue SE

Ward 8 94 units Built c. 2013 Map ↗ Nearby buildings → LandlordAlabama Ave Affordable Housin... Listed ownerThalia B Lankin
2
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$3,717
Fines (last 2 yrs)
21
Open violations
$17,334
Fines on open violations
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Violations

IPMC § 304.2
Failure to eliminate and repaint surfaces with peeling, flaking or chipped paint
avg $524 5×
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Show details · 5 occurrences · $2,620 in fines
Aug 13, 2020 $524 CAP 20UNIT-INS-005220 Living room 1
Aug 13, 2020 $524 CAP 20UNIT-INS-005220 Sleeping Room 1
Aug 13, 2020 $524 CAP 20UNIT-INS-005253 Living room 1
+2 more
Aug 13, 2020 $524 CAP 20UNIT-INS-005253 Sleeping Room 1
Aug 13, 2020 $524 CAP 20UNIT-INS-005275 Sleeping room 1 1
12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to correct cracked or loose plaster, holes, decayed wood, water damage and/or other defective surface conditions
avg $524 4×
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $2,096 in fines
Aug 13, 2020 $524 CAP 20UNIT-INS-005221 Living room 1
Aug 13, 2020 $524 CAP 20UNIT-INS-005278 Kitchen 1
Aug 13, 2020 $524 CAP 20UNIT-INS-005278 Living room 1
+1 more
Aug 13, 2020 $524 CAP 20UNIT-INS-005288 Living room 1
IPMC § 605.1
Failure to install electrical equipment, wiring, or appliances in a safe and approved manner
avg $524 3×
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,572 in fines
Aug 13, 2020 $524 CAP 20UNIT-INS-005256 Kitchen 1
Aug 13, 2020 $524 CAP 20UNIT-INS-005261 Kitchen 1
Aug 13, 2020 $524 CAP 20UNIT-INS-005262 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 $524 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,048 in fines
Aug 13, 2020 $524 CAP 20UNIT-INS-005259 Kitchen 1
Aug 13, 2020 $524 CAP 20UNIT-INS-005263 Kitchen 1
12-G DCMR §§ 108.1 and 108.1.5
Allowing a dangerous structure or premises to exist consisting of any door, aisle, passageway, stairway, exit or other means of egress that does not conform to the Construction Codes as related to the requirements for exis
avg $2,093 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,186 in fines
Aug 13, 2020 $2,093 CAP 20UNIT-INS-005206 Living room 1
Aug 13, 2020 $2,093 CAP 20UNIT-INS-005206 Sleeping Room 1
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12-G DCMR § 602.3
Failure by owner or operator of any building who rents, leases, or lets one or more dwelling units, rooming units, dormitory or guestrooms on terms, either express or implied, to supply heat during a period starting no later than Oct
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,499 in fines
Dec 24, 2025 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01261 Sleeping Room Interior
IPMC § 305.1
Failure to maintain interior of structure and equipment therein in good repair, structurally sound and in sanitary condition
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,218 in fines
Nov 14, 2024 $1,218 CAP 25NOIR-INS-00848 Laundry room/area Interior
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 · $524 in fines
Aug 13, 2020 $524 CAP 20UNIT-INS-005226 Living room 1
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 · $524 in fines
Aug 13, 2020 $524 CAP 20UNIT-INS-005210 Apartment Rear Entrance Door 2
IPMC § 601.2
Failure by owner to provide or maintain the required mechanical and electrical facilities
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,047 in fines
Aug 13, 2020 $1,047 CAP 20UNIT-INS-005227 Kitchen 1
3 violations closed by DOB

These no longer appear on DC's list of open violations, so they aren't counted anywhere else on this page.

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
Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Aug 13, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07085 Entire Unit 3
IPMC § 704.1.1
(Failure to inspect, test and maintain automatic sprinkler systems in accordance with NFPA 25
Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,499 in fines
Aug 13, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07085 Entire Unit 3
12-G DCMR § 309.1
Failure to promptly exterminate structures in which insects are found by approved processes
Show details · 1 occurrence · $609 in fines
Nov 14, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-00848 Cooking room Interior

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