2801 15 th Street NW

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22
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$27,334
Fines (last 2 yrs)
132
Total violations
$121,227
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 $536 23×
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Show details · 23 occurrences · $12,322 in fines
Mar 25, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03975 Bathroom Interior
Mar 25, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03975 Cooking room Interior
Mar 12, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-03542 Entire Unit Interior
+20 more
Mar 4, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-03266 Entire Unit Interior
Mar 4, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-03270 Entire Unit Interior
Feb 19, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-02925 Entire Unit Interior
Feb 19, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-02930 Entire Unit Interior
Feb 19, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-02932 Entire Unit Interior
Feb 19, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-02934 Entire Unit Interior
May 21, 2020 $524 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-03804 Bathroom Interior
May 21, 2020 $524 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-03804 Living room/sleeping room Interior
May 21, 2020 $524 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-03807 Living room 1
May 21, 2020 $524 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-03814 Bathroom 6
May 21, 2020 $524 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-03815 Kitchen 6
May 20, 2020 $524 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-03739 Common hallway Interior
May 20, 2020 $524 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-03770 Bathroom 5
May 20, 2020 $524 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-03770 Cooking room 5
May 20, 2020 $524 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-03770 Cooking room 5
May 20, 2020 $524 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-03770 Living room 5
May 19, 2020 $524 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-03716 Kitchen 5
May 19, 2020 $524 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-03716 Living room 5
May 19, 2020 $524 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-03716 Living room 5
May 19, 2020 $524 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-03716 Living room 5
IPMC § 502.1
Failure to maintain bathtub, shower, lavatory, water closet or kitchen sink in a sanitary, safe working condition
avg $558 16×
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Show details · 16 occurrences · $8,926 in fines
Mar 25, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03975 Bathroom Interior
Mar 25, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03975 Bathroom Interior
Mar 25, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03975 Cooking room Interior
+13 more
Dec 6, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-01258 Bathroom Interior
Dec 6, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-01258 Bathroom Interior
Mar 12, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-03542 Bathroom Interior
Feb 19, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-02925 Bathroom Interior
Feb 19, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-02932 Bathroom Interior
Feb 19, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-02934 Bathroom Interior
Feb 19, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-02934 Bathroom Interior
May 21, 2020 $524 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-03803 Bathroom Interior
May 21, 2020 $524 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-03804 Bathroom Interior
May 21, 2020 $524 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-03804 Bathroom Interior
May 21, 2020 $524 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-03804 Bathroom Interior
May 19, 2020 $524 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-03716 Bathroom 5
May 19, 2020 $524 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-03716 Bathroom 5
12-G DCMR § 102.5
Failure to make repairs, maintenance work, alterations or installations caused directly or indirectly by the enforcement of the Property Maintenance Code in a workmanlike manner
avg $1,047
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Show details · 8 occurrences · $8,376 in fines
May 21, 2020 $1,047 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-03803 Bathroom Interior
May 21, 2020 $1,047 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-03803 Bathroom Interior
May 21, 2020 $1,047 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-03803 Bathroom Interior
+5 more
May 21, 2020 $1,047 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-03803 Bathroom Interior
May 21, 2020 $1,047 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-03803 Kitchen Interior
May 21, 2020 $1,047 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-03803 Kitchen Interior
May 21, 2020 $1,047 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-03803 Living room Interior
May 21, 2020 $1,047 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-03803 Living room 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 in each room used for sleeping purposes
avg $2,180
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Show details · 7 occurrences · $15,257 in fines
Mar 25, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-02785 Living room Interior
Mar 12, 2021 $2,118 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-03542 Sleeping Room Interior
Mar 4, 2021 $2,118 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-03266 Sleeping Room Interior
+4 more
Feb 19, 2021 $2,118 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-02925 Living room/sleeping room Interior
Feb 19, 2021 $2,118 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-02930 Living room/sleeping room Interior
Feb 19, 2021 $2,118 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-02932 Sleeping Room Interior
Feb 19, 2021 $2,118 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-02940 Sleeping Room Interior
IPMC § 304.13
Failure to maintain windows, skylights, door or frame in sound condition, good repair and weather tight
avg $527
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Show details · 7 occurrences · $3,686 in fines
Feb 19, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-02934 Closet door Interior
Feb 19, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-02934 Cooking room Interior
Feb 19, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-02940 Sleeping Room Interior
+4 more
Jun 9, 2020 $524 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-04132 Sleeping Room Interior
May 21, 2020 $524 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-03804 Bathroom Interior
May 21, 2020 $524 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-03804 Cooking room Interior
May 21, 2020 $524 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-03804 Living room/sleeping room Interior
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12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to maintain interior surfaces in good, clean, and sanitary condition and good repair
avg $547
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Show details · 7 occurrences · $3,830 in fines
Aug 21, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-04991 Living room 4
Aug 21, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-04991 Sleeping Room 4
Mar 4, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-03270 Entire Unit Interior
+4 more
Mar 3, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-03231 Entire Unit Interior
Feb 19, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-02929 Kitchen Interior
Feb 19, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-02940 Bathroom Interior
Feb 19, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-02940 Bathroom Interior
IPMC § 601.2
Failure by owner to provide or maintain the required mechanical and electrical facilities
avg $1,059
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Show details · 6 occurrences · $6,354 in fines
Mar 12, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-03542 Bathroom Interior
Mar 4, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-03268 Entire Unit Interior
Mar 4, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-03270 Cooking room Interior
+3 more
Feb 19, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-02925 Entire Unit Interior
Feb 19, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-02932 Entire Unit Interior
Feb 19, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-02934 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 305.1
Failure to maintain interior of structure and equipment therein in good repair, structurally sound and in sanitary condition
avg $1,189
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Show details · 6 occurrences · $7,134 in fines
Mar 25, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03975 Bathroom Interior
Mar 25, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03975 Cooking room Interior
Mar 25, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03975 Living room Interior
+3 more
Dec 6, 2024 $1,218 CAP 25NOIR-INS-01258 Cooking room Interior
May 21, 2020 $1,047 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-03804 Bathroom Interior
May 21, 2020 $1,047 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-03804 Cooking room 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 $1,054
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Show details · 5 occurrences · $5,271 in fines
Feb 19, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-02930 Cooking room Interior
Feb 19, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-02940 Kitchen Interior
Feb 19, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-02940 Living room Interior
+2 more
May 21, 2020 $1,047 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-03804 Cooking room Interior
May 19, 2020 $1,047 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-03716 Kitchen 5
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 $1,110
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $4,439 in fines
Mar 25, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03975 Bathroom Interior
Mar 12, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-03542 Entire Unit Interior
Feb 19, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-02930 Living room/sleeping room Interior
+1 more
May 21, 2020 $1,047 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-03804 Living room/sleeping room Interior
12-G DCMR § 309.1
Failure to promptly exterminate structures in which insects are found by approved processes
avg $574
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $2,295 in fines
Mar 25, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03975 Entire Unit Interior
Dec 6, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-01258 Entire Unit Interior
May 21, 2020 $524 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-03794 Entire Unit Interior
+1 more
May 21, 2020 $524 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-03804 Cooking room Interior
IPMC § 304.2
Failure to eliminate and repaint surfaces with peeling, flaking or chipped paint
avg $524
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,572 in fines
Jun 9, 2020 $524 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-04132 Cooking room Interior
Jun 9, 2020 $524 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-04132 Living room Interior
Jun 9, 2020 $524 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-04132 Sleeping Room Interior
IPMC § 302.5
Failure to exterminate rodent harborage or infestation by approved processes which are not injurious to human health
avg $526
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,578 in fines
Mar 3, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-03237 Entire Unit Interior
Jun 9, 2020 $524 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-04132 Entire Unit Interior
May 19, 2020 $524 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-03716 Entire Unit 5
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 $2,118
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $6,354 in fines
Mar 12, 2021 $2,118 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-03542 Living room Interior
Mar 4, 2021 $2,118 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-03270 Living room Interior
Feb 19, 2021 $2,118 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-02940 Hallway Interior
12-G DCMR § 309.1
Failure of the owner to keep structure free from rodent infestation
avg $1,059
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $3,177 in fines
Mar 12, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-03542 Entire Unit Interior
Mar 4, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-03268 Entire Unit Interior
Mar 4, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-03270 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 301.2
Failure to maintain premises in safe and sanitary condition or in compliance with this chapter of the Property Maintenance Code
avg $1,059
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,118 in fines
Mar 12, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-03542 Entire Unit Interior
Feb 19, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-02930
IPMC § 505.3
Failure to provide a water supply system which provides adequate volume and/or pressure at fixtures, devices, and appurtenances
avg $1,139
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,277 in fines
Dec 6, 2024 $1,218 CAP 25NOIR-INS-01258 Cooking room Interior
Mar 4, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-03268 Cooking room Interior
12-G DCMR § 304.14
Failure to maintain all openings to the external air between March 15 and November 15 with tightly fitting screens of minimum 16 mesh per inch 16 mesh per 25mm and/or failure to maintain every screen door used for insect control witho
avg $105
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $210 in fines
May 21, 2020 $105 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-03804 Cooking room Interior
May 19, 2020 $105 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-03716 Entire Unit 5
IPMC § 304.13.1
Failure to maintain glazing materials free from cracks and holes
avg $105
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $210 in fines
Jun 9, 2020 $105 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-04132 Bathroom Interior
May 21, 2020 $105 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-03815 Bathroom 6
12-G DCMR § 702.4
Failure of the owner to keep fire escapes, stairways, and other egress facilities in a good state of repair, painted and free from obstruction
avg $2,549
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $5,098 in fines
Mar 25, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-02785 Bathroom Interior
Mar 25, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-02785 Sleeping room 1 Interior
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 · $524 in fines
May 20, 2020 $524 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-03739 Common hallway Interior
IPMC § 504.1
Failure to maintain all plumbing fixtures in a safe, sanitary, and functional condition.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $524 in fines
May 21, 2020 $524 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-03814 Bathroom 6
12-G DCMR § 304.2.1
Failure to eliminate peeling, flaking, or chipping paint covered by Section 304.2 on a pre-1978 structure in accordance with the work practice standards for renovations set forth in regulations governing lead-based paint promulgated b
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,047 in fines
May 21, 2020 $1,047 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-03804 Living room/sleeping 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 on the ceiling or wall outside of each separate sleepi
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,093 in fines
May 21, 2020 $2,093 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-03804 Living room/sleeping room 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 · $524 in fines
May 20, 2020 $524 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-03740 Side of building Exterior
IPMC § 701.2
Failure of owner of the premises to provide and maintain code compliant fire safety facilities and equipment
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,093 in fines
May 21, 2020 $2,093 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-03803 Living room Interior
12-G DCMR §§ 108.1 and 108.1.5
Allowing a dangerous structure or premises to exist consisting of a building or structure, or part of the building or structure, that is likely to collapse partially or completely because of dilapidation, deterioration, d
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,093 in fines
May 21, 2020 $2,093 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-03804 Living room/sleeping room 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 · $524 in fines
May 21, 2020 $524 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-03803 Kitchen Interior
12-G DCMR 305.3
Failure to repair, remove or cover peeling, chipping, flaking or abraded paint
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $524 in fines
Jun 9, 2020 $524 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-04132 Sleeping Room Interior
IPMC § 505.3
Failure to maintain an adequate water supply system and/or failure to keep water supply system free from defects and leaks.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,059 in fines
Feb 19, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-02940 Bathroom 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 · $530 in fines
Feb 19, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-02934 Cooking room Interior
12-G DCMR § 310.2
Failure to install an approved carbon monoxide alarm in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms in dwelling units located in a building containing a fuel-burning appliance or a building which has an attached garage
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,118 in fines
Mar 4, 2021 $2,118 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-03266 Living room Interior
IPMC § 302.5
Failure to take proper precautions after pest elimination to eliminate rodent harborage and prevent re-infestation
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $590 in fines
Aug 21, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-04991 Entire Unit 4
12-G DCMR § 304.14
Failure to maintain all openings to the external air between March 15 and November 15 with tightly fitting screens of minimum 16 mesh per inch 16 mesh per 25mm and/or failure to maintain every screen door used for insect control wit
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $128 in fines
Mar 25, 2026 $128 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03975 Sleeping room 1 Interior
12-G DCMR § 102.2
Failure to maintain in good working order equipment, systems, devices or safeguards required by the Property Maintenance Code or previous regulation or code under which the structure or premises was constructed, altered or repaired
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,549 in fines
Mar 25, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03975 Apartment Entrance Door 3
IPMC § 604.3.2
Failure to replace electrical switches, receptacles and fixtures, including furnace, water heating, security system circuits, or power distribution circuits that have been exposed to fire
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,274 in fines
Mar 25, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIE-INS-02785 Living room Interior
12-G DCMR ?? 310.1, 310.2, 310.3, 310.4, 310.5, 310.6
Failure to install approved or properly maintain carbon monoxide detection system in compliance with the code and NFPA 720.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,549 in fines
Mar 25, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-02785 Living room Interior

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