4501 South Capitol Street SW

Ward 8 6 units Built c. 1943 Map ↗ Nearby buildings → LandlordWilliam C Smith & Co Inc · 2 buildings
12
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$10,962
Fines (last 2 yrs)
12
Open violations
$10,962
Fines on open violations
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Violations

IPMC § 305.1
Failure to maintain interior of structure and equipment therein in good repair, structurally sound and in sanitary condition
avg $1,274 5×
+ I can confirm this is still happening
Show details · 5 occurrences · $6,370 in fines
Sep 23, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-08963 Bathroom Interior
Sep 23, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-08963 Kitchen Interior
Sep 23, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-08963 Kitchen Interior
+2 more
Sep 23, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-08963 Living room Interior
Sep 23, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-08963 Sleeping Room Interior
12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to correct cracked or loose plaster, holes, decayed wood, water damage and/or other defective surface conditions
avg $638 2×
+ I can confirm this is still happening
Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,276 in fines
Sep 23, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-08963 Bathroom Interior
Sep 23, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-08963 Living room Interior
IPMC § 502.1
Failure to maintain bathtub, shower, lavatory, water closet or kitchen sink in a sanitary, safe working condition
avg $638 2×
+ I can confirm this is still happening
Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,276 in fines
Sep 23, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-08963 Bathroom Interior
Sep 23, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-08963 Bathroom 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 · $638 in fines
Sep 23, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-08963 Bathroom 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 wit
+ I can confirm this is still happening
Show details · 1 occurrence · $128 in fines
Sep 23, 2026 $128 CAP 26NOIR-INS-08963 Sleeping Room Exterior
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12-G DCMR § 305.4
Failure to maintain stairs and/or other walking surfaces in sound condition, good repair and free from hazardous conditions
+ I can confirm this is still happening
Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,274 in fines
Sep 23, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-08963 Bathroom Interior

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