541 Newcomb Street SE

Ward 8 4 units Built c. 1942 Map ↗ Nearby buildings → Landlord541 Newcomb St SE LLC Listed ownerTchako Ngandjui
5
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$5,737
Fines (last 2 yrs)
24
Open violations
$32,892
Fines on open violations
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Violations

12-G DCMR § 702.4
Having bars, grilles, grates or similar devices over emergency escape and rescue openings that are not releasable or removable from the inside without the use of a key, tool or force greater than that which is required for normal oper
avg $2,358 4×
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $9,432 in fines
Nov 27, 2023 $2,358 CAP 24NOIE-INS-00869 Center Sleeping Room Interior/Exterior
Nov 27, 2023 $2,358 CAP 24NOIE-INS-00869 Front Sleeping Room Interior/Exterior
Nov 27, 2023 $2,358 CAP 24NOIE-INS-00869 Rear Sleeping Room Interior/Exterior
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Nov 27, 2023 $2,358 CAP 24NOIE-INS-00869 Right Sleeping Room Interior/Exterior
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 $1,059 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,118 in fines
Sep 1, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-06966 Cooking room Interior
Sep 1, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-06966 Cooking room Interior
IPMC § 305.1
Failure to maintain interior of structure and equipment therein in good repair, structurally sound and in sanitary condition
avg $1,083 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,166 in fines
Aug 3, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22NOIR-INS-01954 Common hallway 1st to 2nd Floor
Sep 1, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-06966 Bathroom 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 $1,083 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,166 in fines
Aug 3, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22NOIR-INS-01954 Living room 2
Sep 1, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-06966 Sleeping Room Interior
12-G DCMR § 704.1.3
Failure keep all required portable fire extinguishers visible and readily accessible
avg $2,382 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,763 in fines
Sep 3, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-05203 Common hallway Interior
Aug 3, 2022 $2,214 CAP 22NOIE-INS-01795 Entire Building Interior
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IPMC § 604.3
Failure to correct electrical system that constitutes a hazard to the occupants or the structure
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,274 in fines
Sep 3, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26A-CNT-00772 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 · $2,358 in fines
Nov 27, 2023 $2,358 CAP 24NOIE-INS-00869 Common hallway Interior
IPMC § 304.18
Failure to provide a rented dwelling unit with a device designed to provide security for the occupants and property within with respect to doors, windows, and hatchways
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,179 in fines
Nov 27, 2023 $1,179 CAP 24NOIR-INS-01211 Apartment Entrance Door Interior
12-G DCMR § 308.1
Failure to maintain exterior property and premises, and the interior of every structure, shall be free from any accumulation of rubbish and garbage
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $638 in fines
Sep 3, 2026 $638 CAP 26A-DOB-01094 Front of building Exterior
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 · $554 in fines
Aug 3, 2022 $554 CAP 22NOIR-INS-01954 Entire Unit 2
12-G DCMR § 704.4.4
Tampered with, removed, destroyed, disconnected, or removed the batteries from any installed smoke alarm, outside the course of an authorized inspection, maintenance or replacement of the alarm
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,214 in fines
Aug 3, 2022 $2,214 CAP 22NOIE-INS-01795 Hallway 2
12-G DCMR § 302.4
Failure to maintain premises or exterior property free from weeds or plant growth in excess of 8 inches
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $638 in fines
Sep 16, 2026 $638 CAP 26A-DOB-01213 Entire Yard Exterior
12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to correct cracked or loose plaster, holes, decayed wood, water damage and/or other defective surface conditions
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $530 in fines
Sep 1, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-06966 Entire Unit Interior
12-G DCMR § 309.1
Failure of the owner to keep structure free from rodent infestation
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,059 in fines
Sep 1, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-06966 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 305.6
Failure to maintain interior doors capable of being opened and closed properly
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $106 in fines
Sep 1, 2021 $106 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-06966 Sleeping Room Interior
IPMC § 501.2
Owner occupying or allowing any person to occupy the premises or structure when the structure lacks the required plumbing fixtures or plumbing facilities or the plumbing fixtures or plumbing facilities are not properly maintained.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,059 in fines
Sep 1, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-06966 Bathroom Interior
12-G DCMR § 302.1
Failure of the owner to maintain exterior property and premises in clean, safe and sanitary condition
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $638 in fines
Sep 16, 2026 $638 CAP 26A-DOB-01213 Entire Yard Exterior

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