53 Elmira Street SW

Ward 8 Built c. 1948 Map ↗ Nearby buildings → LandlordEleanor Smith
7
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$11,693
Fines (last 2 yrs)
7
Open violations
$11,693
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 $2,436 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,872 in fines
Dec 4, 2024 $2,436 CAP 25NOIE-INS-00801 Security door 1
Dec 4, 2024 $2,436 CAP 25NOIE-INS-00801 Security door Basement
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 · $2,436 in fines
Dec 4, 2024 $2,436 CAP 25NOIE-INS-00801 Left Sleeping Room 2
12-G DCMR § 704.5
Failure to continuously maintain fire alarm systems in accordance with applicable NFPA requirements or as otherwise directed by the code official
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,436 in fines
Dec 4, 2024 $2,436 CAP 25NOIE-INS-00801 Eating room 1
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 · $609 in fines
Dec 4, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-01188 Front of building Exterior
IPMC § 304.18.1
Failure to install and/or maintain in good working order, a deadbolt lock according to the manufacturer's specifications. For the purpose of this section, a sliding bolt shall not be considered an acceptable deadbolt lock
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,218 in fines
Dec 4, 2024 $1,218 CAP 25NOIR-INS-01188 Exterior Rear Entrance Door Exterior
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IPMC § 305.6
Failure to maintain interior doors capable of being opened and closed properly
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $122 in fines
Dec 4, 2024 $122 CAP 25NOIR-INS-01188

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