1454 Smith Place SE

Ward 8 4 units Built c. 1944 Map ↗ Nearby buildings → Landlord1454 Smith Pl SE LLC Listed ownerTchako Ngandjui
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Violations (last 2 yrs)
$44,951
Fines (last 2 yrs)
43
Open violations
$46,613
Fines on open violations
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Violations

12-G DCMR § 302.1
Failure of the owner to maintain exterior property and premises in clean, safe and sanitary condition
avg $614 4×
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $2,455 in fines
Aug 17, 2026 $638 CAP 26A-DOB-00920 Front yard Exterior
Apr 22, 2026 $638 CAP 26A-DOB-00069 Front of building Exterior
Oct 6, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIS-INS-01915 Front yard Interior
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Apr 12, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-04534 Entire Yard Exterior
IPMC § 305.1
Failure to maintain interior of structure and equipment therein in good repair, structurally sound and in sanitary condition
avg $1,268 4×
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $5,071 in fines
Apr 22, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04665 Cooking room 1
Apr 22, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04665 Cooking room 1
Apr 22, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04665 Cooking room 1
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Oct 6, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00134 Kitchen Interior
12-G DCMR § 302.4
Failure to maintain premises or exterior property free from noxious weeds or prohibited vegetative growth, as defined in 12-G DCMR ? 302.4.1
avg $634 3×
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,901 in fines
Aug 6, 2026 $638 CAP 26A-DOB-00812 Front of building Exterior
Aug 6, 2026 $638 CAP 26A-DOB-00812 Rear of building Exterior
Dec 24, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIS-INS-02261 Front of building Exterior
IPMC § 304.15
Failure to maintain exterior doors, door assemblies, operator systems, if provided, and/or hardware in good condition.
avg $638 3×
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,914 in fines
Aug 17, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-07904 Entrance door Interior/Exterior
Aug 6, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-07552 Common hallway 1
Apr 22, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04665 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 on the ceiling or wall outside of each separate s
avg $2,532 3×
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $7,597 in fines
Aug 17, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26A-CNT-00640 Hallway Interior
Apr 22, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-03220 Living room 1
Oct 6, 2025 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00084 Living room Interior
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IPMC § 304.13
Failure to maintain windows, skylights, door or frame in sound condition, good repair and weather tight
avg $632 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,263 in fines
Apr 22, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04665 Apartment Entrance Door 1
Oct 6, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00134 Entrance door Exterior
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
avg $632 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,263 in fines
Aug 6, 2026 $638 CAP 26A-DOB-00812 Common hallway 1st to 2nd Floor
Dec 24, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIS-INS-02261 Front of building 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 $1,249 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,498 in fines
Dec 25, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01274 Kitchen Interior
Dec 25, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01274 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 $1,274 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,548 in fines
Aug 17, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-07903 Left Sleeping Room Interior
Apr 22, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04665 Sleeping room 1 1
12-G DCMR § 302.4
Failure to maintain premises or exterior property free from weeds or plant growth in excess of 8 inches
avg $638 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,276 in fines
Aug 17, 2026 $638 CAP 26A-DOB-00920 Front of building Exterior
Aug 17, 2026 $638 CAP 26A-DOB-00920 Front yard Exterior
IPMC § 505.4
Failure to properly install or maintain water heating facilities
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
Oct 6, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00134 Utility Closet 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 · $625 in fines
Oct 6, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00134 Entire Unit Interior
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 · $625 in fines
Oct 6, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00134 Entire Unit Interior
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
Oct 6, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00084 Entire Unit Interior
12-G DCMR § 304.7
Failure to maintain roof drains, gutters and downspouts in good repair or free from obstructions
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $554 in fines
Apr 12, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-04534 Rear of building Exterior
12-G DCMR § 602.2
Failure to provide heating facilities for residential occupancies which are capable of maintaining a room temperature of 68?F20?C in all habitable rooms, bathrooms and toilet rooms.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,499 in fines
Dec 25, 2025 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01274 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 302.7
Failure to maintain all accessory structures, including detached garages, fences and walls structurally sound and in good repair
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $554 in fines
Apr 12, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-04534 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 in each room used for sleeping purposes
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,549 in fines
Apr 22, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-03220 Sleeping room 1 1
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 · $638 in fines
Aug 6, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIE-INS-04768 Common hallway 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 · $1,274 in fines
Aug 17, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIE-INS-04943 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
Aug 17, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-07903 Utility Closet Interior
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
Aug 17, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-07903 Bathroom 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 · $2,549 in fines
Aug 17, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-04943 Cooking room 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 · $638 in fines
Aug 17, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-07903 Utility Closet 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 · $638 in fines
Aug 17, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-07903 Entire Unit Interior
12-G DCMR § 702.6
(Failure to keep all illuminated ?Exit? signs illuminated when the building is occupied
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,274 in fines
Aug 17, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIE-INS-04944 Common hallway 1

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