The Biltmore

1940 Biltmore Street NW

Ward 1 ANC 1C 25 units Built c. 1913 Map ↗ Nearby buildings → Print flyer ↗
62
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$60,895
Fines (last 2 yrs)
66
Total violations
$64,133
Total fines
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Violations

IPMC § 304.13
Failure to maintain windows, skylights, door or frame in sound condition, good repair and weather tight
avg $637 14×
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Show details · 14 occurrences · $8,919 in fines
Mar 12, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03634 Sleeping Room 4
Mar 11, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03533 Sleeping Room 1
Mar 11, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03534 Sleeping Room 1
+11 more
Mar 11, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03537 Entire Unit 5
Mar 11, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03538 Entire Unit 5
Mar 11, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03539 Entire Unit 4
Mar 11, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03540 Entire Unit 4
Mar 11, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03542 Entire Unit 6
Mar 11, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03568 Sleeping Room 1
Mar 11, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03584 Sleeping room 1 6
Mar 10, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03467 Sleeping Room 1
Mar 10, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03468 Sleeping Room 1
Mar 10, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03468 Kitchen 3
Dec 17, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01660 Balcony door Exterior
12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to maintain interior surfaces in good, clean, and sanitary condition and good repair
avg $638
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Show details · 6 occurrences · $3,828 in fines
Mar 11, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03539 Kitchen 1
Mar 11, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03543 Common Area 1
Mar 11, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03543 Common hallway 1
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Mar 11, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03543 Common Area Basement
Mar 11, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03568 Living room 1
Mar 11, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03568 Sleeping Room 1
IPMC § 304.10
Failure to maintain exterior stairway, deck, porch, balcony, or any appurtenance attached thereto in a structurally sound manner, in good repair, with proper anchorage and capable of supporting the imposed loads
avg $1,231
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Show details · 5 occurrences · $6,155 in fines
Mar 11, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03538 Balcony 5
Mar 11, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03539 Balcony 4
Mar 11, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03540 Balcony 4
+2 more
Mar 11, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03542 Balcony 6
Aug 7, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-06457 Entire Building Exterior
IPMC § 302.3
Failure to maintain sidewalk, walkway, driveway, stairs or similar area free of hazardous conditions
avg $638
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $2,552 in fines
Mar 11, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03533 Balcony 5
Mar 10, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03467 Balcony 2
Mar 10, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03467 Balcony 2
+1 more
Mar 10, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03468 Balcony 3
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 $2,549
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $7,647 in fines
Mar 12, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-02601 Sleeping Room 4
Mar 11, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-02531 Sleeping Room 1
Mar 11, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-02543 Sleeping Room 1
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IPMC § 304.15
Failure to maintain exterior doors, door assemblies, operator systems, if provided, and/or hardware in good condition.
avg $638
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,914 in fines
Mar 12, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03634 Apartment Entrance Door 4
Mar 11, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03543 Roof 6
Mar 11, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03584 Apartment Entrance Door 6
IPMC § 702.1
Failure to provide a safe, continuous and unobstructed path of travel from any point in a building or structure to the public way that is compliant with the International Fire Code
avg $2,549
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $7,647 in fines
Mar 11, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-02535 Kitchen 5
Mar 11, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-02537 Common Area 1
Mar 11, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-02537 Common Area 6
12-G DCMR 305.3
Failure to repair, remove or cover peeling, chipping, flaking or abraded paint
avg $638
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,914 in fines
Mar 11, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03539 Entire Unit 1
Mar 11, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03543 Common hallway 6
Mar 11, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03568 Sleeping Room 1
12-G DCMR § 304.7
Failure to prevent roof water discharging in a manner that creates a public nuisance
avg $584
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,168 in fines
Mar 11, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03542 Balcony 6th to 7th Floor
Aug 7, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-06457 Entire Unit Exterior
IPMC § 304.2
Failure to eliminate and repaint surfaces with peeling, flaking or chipped paint
avg $638
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,276 in fines
Mar 11, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03540 Balcony 4
Jan 27, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02515 Balcony door Interior/Exterior
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 $128
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $256 in fines
Mar 11, 2026 $128 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03534 Apartment Entrance Door 1
Mar 11, 2026 $128 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03537 Apartment Entrance Door 5
IPMC § 304.1
Failure to maintain exterior of structure in good repair, structurally sound and sanitary so as not to pose a threat to the public health, safety or welfare
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,059 in fines
Aug 7, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-06457 Front of building Exterior
IPMC § 304.6
Failure to maintain exterior walls free from holes, breaks, or loose or rotting materials
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $590 in fines
Sep 14, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-05508 Rear of building Exterior
IPMC § 305.1.1
Permitting to exist on premises an unsafe interior structural conditions wherein foundation systems that are not firmly supported by footings are not plumb and free from open cracks and bricks, and/or are not properly anchored and/or a
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
Dec 16, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01037 Side of building Exterior
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
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Dec 17, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01660 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 305.6
Failure to maintain interior doors capable of being opened and closed properly
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $128 in fines
Jan 27, 2026 $128 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02515 Apartment Entrance Door Interior/Exterior
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
Jan 27, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01733 Living room Interior
IPMC § 306.1.1
Failure to correct an unsafe condition pertaining to concrete
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,274 in fines
Feb 13, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02928 Balcony Exterior
IPMC § 304.2
Failure to remove oxidation stains from exterior surfaces
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $638 in fines
Feb 13, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02928 Balcony Exterior
IPMC § 304.1.1 (8)
Permitting an unsafe exterior structural condition to exist on premises wherein roofing or roofing components that have defects that admit rain, roof surfaces with inadequate drainage, or any portion of the roof framing that is not in
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,274 in fines
Feb 13, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIE-INS-02087 Balcony Exterior
IPMC § 304.1.1 (6)
Permitting an unsafe exterior structural condition to exist on premises wherein foundation systems that are not firmly supported by footings are not plumb and free from open cracks and breaks, are not properly anchored, or are not ca
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,274 in fines
Feb 13, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIE-INS-02087 Balcony Exterior
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 · $2,549 in fines
Mar 9, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-02488 Living room 1
IPMC § 402.3
Failure to provide sufficient illumination for the maintenance of sanitary conditions, safe occupancy, and/or safe utilization of the space, appliances, equipment, and fixtures
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $638 in fines
Mar 10, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03467 Kitchen 1
IPMC § 304.2
Failure to stabilize and coat all surfaces with rust or corrosion to inhibit future rust and corrosion
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $638 in fines
Mar 11, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03543 Entire Building Exterior
IPMC § 305.5
Failure to maintain handrails and guards firmly fastened, in sound condition, good repair
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,274 in fines
Mar 11, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03543 Common hallway 3rd to 4th Floor
IPMC § 704.1
Failure to maintain in operable condition all systems, devices and equipment to detect a fire, actuate an alarm, or suppress or control a fire or any combination thereof in accordance with the Fire Code
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,549 in fines
Mar 11, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-02537 Common Area 3rd to 4th Floor
12-G DCMR § 304.11
Failure to maintain chimneys, cooling towers, smoke stacks, and similar appurtenances structurally safe and sound, and in good repair and/or failure to protect all exposed surfaces of metal or wood from the elements and against deca
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,274 in fines
Mar 11, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03540 Living room 4
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 · $1,274 in fines
Mar 11, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIE-INS-02543 Living room 1
IPMC § 504.1
Failure to properly install and maintain a plumbing fixture in working order
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $638 in fines
Mar 11, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03534 Bathroom 1
12-G DCMR § 308.1
Failure of the occupant to maintain the interior structure of a sleeping unit, dwelling unit, multiple occupancy or rooming house under the occupant's control, free from any accumulation of rags, waste paper, broken furniture and/or a
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $638 in fines
Mar 11, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03538 Entire Unit 1

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