2820 Pennsylvania Avenue SE

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44
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$42,090
Fines (last 2 yrs)
112
Total violations
$110,525
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 $578 19×
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Show details · 19 occurrences · $10,982 in fines
Nov 26, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01283 Apartment Entrance Door 1
Nov 26, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01283 Bathroom 1
Nov 26, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01283 Bathroom 1
+16 more
Nov 26, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01283 Living room 1
Nov 26, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01283 Living room 1
Jul 29, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-05910 Bathroom Basement
Jul 29, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-05910 Entire Unit Interior
Nov 8, 2023 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-00904 Bathroom Interior
Nov 8, 2023 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-00904 Cooking room Interior
Nov 8, 2023 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-00904 Sleeping Room Interior
Oct 28, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00506 Common hallway 3
Oct 28, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00506 Laundry room/area Basement
Jun 2, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-05905 Bathroom 1
Jun 2, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-05905 Sleeping Room 1
Jun 2, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-05905 Sleeping Room 1
Oct 27, 2021 $530 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-00532 Bathroom Interior
Oct 27, 2021 $530 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-00532 Hallway Interior
Aug 19, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-06739 Entire Unit 2
Jun 11, 2018 $509 CAP 18ENF-HOUS-00962
IPMC § 305.1
Failure to maintain interior of structure and equipment therein in good repair, structurally sound and in sanitary condition
avg $1,201 12×
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Show details · 12 occurrences · $14,414 in fines
Nov 26, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01283 Cooking room 1
Nov 26, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01283 Cooking room 1
Nov 26, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01283 Entrance foyer 1
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Nov 26, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01283 Living room 1
Jan 21, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-02067 Entrance foyer 1
Jul 29, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIR-INS-05910 Basement Basement
Jul 29, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIR-INS-05910 Bathroom Basement
Jul 29, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIR-INS-05910 Bathroom Interior
Jul 29, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIR-INS-05910 Cooking room Interior
Nov 8, 2023 $1,179 CAP 24NOIR-INS-00904 Bathroom Interior
Oct 27, 2021 $1,059 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-00532 Cooking room Interior
Oct 27, 2021 $1,059 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-00532 Cooking room Interior
IPMC § 502.1
Failure to maintain bathtub, shower, lavatory, water closet or kitchen sink in a sanitary, safe working condition
avg $588
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Show details · 6 occurrences · $3,525 in fines
Nov 26, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01283 Bathroom 1
Nov 26, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01283 Cooking room 1
Jan 17, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-02031 Bathroom Interior
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May 30, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-03415 Bathroom Interior
Oct 27, 2021 $530 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-00532 Bathroom Interior
Oct 27, 2021 $530 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-00532 Bathroom Interior
12-G DCMR § 704.1.3
Failure maintain fire extinguishers in accordance with NFPA 10 as referenced in the Fire Code
avg $2,303
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Show details · 5 occurrences · $11,514 in fines
Jul 29, 2024 $2,436 CAP 24NOIE-INS-04140 Entire Building Interior
Apr 3, 2024 $2,436 CAP 24NOIE-INS-02736 Common hallway 2
Oct 28, 2022 $2,214 CAP 23NOIE-INS-03118 Common hallway 2
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Oct 28, 2022 $2,214 CAP 23NOIE-INS-03118 Common hallway 2
Oct 28, 2022 $2,214 CAP 23NOIE-INS-03118 Laundry room/area Basement
IPMC § 304.13
Failure to maintain windows, skylights, door or frame in sound condition, good repair and weather tight
avg $571
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Show details · 5 occurrences · $2,853 in fines
Dec 18, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01716 Entrance door Interior/Exterior
Nov 8, 2023 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-00904 Living room Interior
Oct 28, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00506 Common hallway 3
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Oct 28, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00506 Rear of building Exterior
Oct 27, 2021 $530 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-00532 Living room Interior
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IPMC § 305.6
Failure to maintain interior doors that fit reasonably well within the frame
avg $125
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $500 in fines
Nov 26, 2025 $125 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01283 Bathroom 1
Nov 26, 2025 $125 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01283 Entrance foyer 1
Nov 26, 2025 $125 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01283 Hallway 1
+1 more
Nov 26, 2025 $125 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01283 Sleeping room 1 1
12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to maintain interior surfaces in good, clean, and sanitary condition and good repair
avg $599
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $2,395 in fines
Jul 7, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06052 Cooking room Interior
Nov 8, 2023 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-00904 Sleeping Room Interior
May 30, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-03415 Apartment Entrance Door Interior
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May 30, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-03415 Entire Unit 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 $1,188
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $4,753 in fines
Jan 21, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-02067 Common hallway 1
Jul 29, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIR-INS-05910 Living room Basement
Nov 8, 2023 $1,179 CAP 24NOIR-INS-00904 Cooking room Interior
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Oct 28, 2022 $1,107 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00506 Common hallway 1
IPMC § 604.3.1
Failure to replace electrical distribution equipment, motor circuits, power equipment, transformers, wire, cable, flexible cords, wiring devices, ground fault circuit interrupters, surge protectors, molded case circuit breakers, low-volt
avg $1,107
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $3,321 in fines
Oct 28, 2022 $1,107 CAP 23NOIE-INS-03118 Common hallway Interior
Jun 2, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-05905 Bathroom 1
Jun 2, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-05905 Hallway 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 in each room used for sleeping purposes
avg $2,357
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $7,071 in fines
Jul 7, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04776 Sleeping Room 1
Nov 8, 2023 $2,358 CAP 24NOIE-INS-00599 Sleeping Room Interior
Jun 2, 2022 $2,214 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-05905 Sleeping Room 1
IPMC § 504.1
Failure to properly install and maintain a plumbing fixture in working order
avg $590
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,769 in fines
Jul 7, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06052 Bathroom 1
Nov 8, 2023 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-00904 Bathroom Interior
Jun 2, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-05905 Bathroom 1
IPMC § 605.1
Failure to install electrical equipment, wiring, or appliances in a safe and approved manner
avg $554
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,108 in fines
Oct 28, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIE-INS-03118 Common hallway 1
Oct 28, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIE-INS-03118 Laundry room/area Basement
IPMC § 504.1
Failure to maintain all plumbing fixtures in a safe, sanitary, and functional condition.
avg $590
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,180 in fines
Nov 8, 2023 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-00904 Bathroom Interior
May 30, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-03415 Bathroom 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
avg $2,238
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,476 in fines
Nov 8, 2023 $2,358 CAP 24NOIE-INS-00599 Hallway Interior
Oct 27, 2021 $2,118 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-00532 Hallway Interior
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
avg $572
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,144 in fines
Dec 13, 2023 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-01543 Exterior Rear Entrance Door Exterior
Jun 2, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-05905 Cooking room 1
IPMC § 305.6
Failure to maintain interior doors that are securely attached to jambs, headers or tracks as intended by the manufacturer of the attachment hardware
avg $120
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $240 in fines
Mar 13, 2024 $122 CAP 24NOIR-INS-03558 Apartment Entrance Door Interior
Nov 8, 2023 $118 CAP 24NOIR-INS-00904 Bathroom 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
avg $2,325
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,650 in fines
Mar 13, 2024 $2,436 CAP 24NOIR-INS-03558 Common hallway 1
Jun 2, 2022 $2,214 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-05905 Bathroom 1
IPMC § 703.2
Failure to maintain all fire and smokestop doors in operable condition
avg $2,436
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,872 in fines
Apr 3, 2024 $2,436 CAP 24NOIE-INS-02736 Common hallway 1
Apr 3, 2024 $2,436 CAP 24NOIE-INS-02736 Stairwell 2
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 $600
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,199 in fines
Jul 29, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIS-INS-00723 Rear of building Exterior
Dec 13, 2023 $590 CAP 24NOIS-INS-00080 Entire Yard Exterior
12-G DCMR § 305.3.1
Failure to properly eliminate peeling, flaking, chipping and defective paint in a pre-1978 structure in accordance with the regulations promulgated by the District's Dept. of the Environment or the Federal EPA and in conformance wi
avg $2,499
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,998 in fines
Jan 21, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIR-INS-02067 Entrance foyer 1
Jan 17, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIR-INS-02031 Entire Unit Interior
12-G DCMR § 309.1
Failure of the owner to keep structure free from rodent infestation
avg $922
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,843 in fines
Nov 26, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01283 Entire Unit 1
Apr 3, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIR-INS-03937 Entire Unit Interior
12-G DCMR § 304.7
Failure to maintain roof drainage adequate to prevent dampness or deterioration in the walls or interior portion of the structure
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $530 in fines
Aug 19, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-06739 Entire Unit 2
IPMC § 603.5
Failure to provide ventilation of the space containing the fuel-burning equipment supply of air for fuel-burning equipment
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,118 in fines
Aug 19, 2021 $2,118 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-06739 Cooking room 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 · $1,059 in fines
Oct 27, 2021 $1,059 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-00532 Hallway 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
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $554 in fines
Jun 2, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-05905 Side of building Exterior
IPMC § 306.1.1
Failure to correct an unsafe condition pertaining to wood
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,107 in fines
Jun 2, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-05905 Hallway 1
12-G DCMR § 310.2.1
Failure of the owner or operator of a housing business to replace or repair carbon monoxide detectors within fifteen 15 days of receipt of notification from occupant or tenant that replacement or repairs are needed
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,214 in fines
Jun 2, 2022 $2,214 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-05905 Entire Unit 1
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
Oct 28, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00506 Rear of building Exterior
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 · $625 in fines
Nov 26, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01283 Entire Unit 1
IPMC § 304.13.1
Failure to maintain glazing materials free from cracks and holes
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $118 in fines
May 30, 2023 $118 CAP 23NOIR-INS-03415 Living room Interior
IPMC § 302.5
Failure to maintain structures and exterior property free from rodent harborage and infestation
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $590 in fines
May 30, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-03415 Entire Unit 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 · $625 in fines
Jul 7, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06052 Cooking room 1
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 · $625 in fines
Jul 7, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIS-INS-00926 Side of building 1
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
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,179 in fines
Nov 8, 2023 $1,179 CAP 24NOIE-INS-00599 Cooking room 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 · $590 in fines
Dec 13, 2023 $590 CAP 24NOIS-INS-00080 Entire Building Exterior
IPMC § 605.2
Failure to have at least one grounded-type receptacle or a receptacle with a ground fault circuit interrupter in every laundry area
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $590 in fines
Dec 13, 2023 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-01543 Laundry room/area Interior
IPMC § 304.12
failure to maintain handrails and guards in a firmly fastened manner, good condition and/ or capable of supporting normally imposed loads
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,179 in fines
Dec 13, 2023 $1,179 CAP 24NOIR-INS-01543 Front of building Exterior
IPMC § 304.16
Failure to maintain basement hatchway to prevent the entrance of rodents, rain and/or surface drainage water
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $590 in fines
Dec 13, 2023 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-01543 Exterior Rear Entrance Door Exterior
IPMC § 505.3
Failure to provide a water supply system which provides adequate volume and/or pressure at fixtures, devices, and appurtenances
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
Feb 28, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-02977 Bathroom Interior
IPMC ?305.1.1
Permitting to exist on premises unsafe stairs, landings, balconies, and all similar walking surfaces, including guards and handrails, that are not structurally sound, not properly anchored or are anchored with connections not capable of
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
Jan 21, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-01515 Common hallway 1
IPMC § 304.15
Failure to maintain exterior doors, door assemblies, operator systems, if provided, and/or hardware in good condition.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Jan 21, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-02067 Apartment Entrance Door 1
IPMC § 302.3
Failure to maintain sidewalk, walkway, driveway, stairs or similar area free of hazardous conditions
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Jan 21, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-02067 Front yard Exterior
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 · $625 in fines
Jan 21, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-02067 Front yard Exterior
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 · $1,249 in fines
Jan 17, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-02031 Apartment Entrance Door 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
Jan 17, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-01479 Kitchen Interior

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