125 Yuma Street SE

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This building's landlord, 54 Congress Heights L.L.C, is one of the worst landlords in Ward 8.

7
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$7,917
Fines (last 2 yrs)
34
Total violations
$27,896
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 $565
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Show details · 7 occurrences · $3,956 in fines
Oct 18, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-00329 Cooking room Interior
Oct 18, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-00329 Living room Interior
Dec 27, 2023 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-01773 Bathroom Interior
+4 more
Dec 27, 2023 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-01773 Sleeping Room Interior
Feb 1, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-02503 Kitchen Interior
Jul 12, 2019 $519 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-04689 Bathroom 1
Nov 5, 2018 $509 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-00978
IPMC § 304.13
Failure to maintain windows, skylights, door or frame in sound condition, good repair and weather tight
avg $551
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $2,202 in fines
Oct 18, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-00329 Front of building Exterior
May 23, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-05599 Common hallway Interior
Feb 1, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-02503 Living room Interior
+1 more
Nov 5, 2018 $509 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-00978
IPMC § 304.13.2
Failure to maintain every window, other than a fixed window, in an easily openable manner and/or capable of being held in position by window hardware
avg $387
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,162 in fines
Feb 1, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-02503 Front Sleeping Room Interior
Feb 1, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-02503 Living room Interior
Nov 5, 2018 $102 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-00978
IPMC § 305.1
Failure to maintain interior of structure and equipment therein in good repair, structurally sound and in sanitary condition
avg $1,151
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $3,453 in fines
Oct 18, 2024 $1,218 CAP 25NOIR-INS-00329 Sleeping room 1 Interior
Oct 18, 2024 $1,218 CAP 25NOIR-INS-00329 Sleeping room 3 Interior
Nov 5, 2018 $1,017 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-00978
IPMC § 502.1
Failure to maintain bathtub, shower, lavatory, water closet or kitchen sink in a sanitary, safe working condition
avg $531
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,593 in fines
May 23, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-05599 Bathroom Interior
Feb 1, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-02503 Bathroom Interior
Nov 5, 2018 $509 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-00978
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IPMC § 305.6
Failure to maintain interior doors capable of being opened and closed properly
avg $106
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $212 in fines
Feb 1, 2021 $106 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-02503 Bathroom Interior
Feb 1, 2021 $106 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-02503 Bathroom Interior
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 $1,083
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,166 in fines
May 23, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-05599 Entire Unit Interior
Feb 1, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-02503 Kitchen 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 · $1,107 in fines
May 23, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-05599 Cooking room Interior
IPMC § 302.3
Failure to maintain sidewalk, walkway, driveway, stairs or similar area in proper state of repair
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $554 in fines
May 23, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-05599 Common hallway Interior
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 · $2,118 in fines
Feb 1, 2021 $2,118 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-02503 Rear Common Hallway Interior
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 · $1,218 in fines
Oct 18, 2024 $1,218 CAP 25NOIE-INS-00219 Common hallway 3
IPMC § 304.2
Failure to maintain all siding and masonry joints, or those between the building envelope and the perimeter of windows, doors and skylights, weather resistant and water tight
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $530 in fines
Feb 1, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-02503 Living room Interior
12-G DCMR § 704.1.3
Failure keep all required portable fire extinguishers visible and readily accessible
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,436 in fines
Oct 18, 2024 $2,436 CAP 25NOIE-INS-00219 Common hallway 2
IPMC § 304.13.1
Failure to maintain glazing materials free from cracks and holes
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $104 in fines
Jul 12, 2019 $104 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-04689 Front of building Exterior
12-G DCMR § 305.4
Failure to maintain stairs and/or other walking surfaces in sound condition, good repair and free from hazardous conditions
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,017 in fines
Nov 5, 2018 $1,017 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-00978
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
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,034 in fines
Nov 5, 2018 $2,034 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-00978
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 sleep
+ I can confirm this is still happening
Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,034 in fines
Nov 5, 2018 $2,034 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-00978

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