213 20 th Street NE

Ward 7 4 units Built c. 1937 Map ↗ Nearby buildings → LandlordJames E May Trustee
28
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$38,366
Fines (last 2 yrs)
28
Open violations
$38,366
Fines on open violations
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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 $638 3×
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,914 in fines
May 15, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-05335 Sleeping room 2 Interior
Feb 6, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02689 Hallway Interior
Feb 6, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02689 Living room 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 $1,274 3×
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $3,822 in fines
May 15, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-05335 Bathroom Interior
May 15, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-05335 Cooking room Interior
May 15, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-05335 Sleeping room 1 Interior
IPMC § 305.1
Failure to maintain interior of structure and equipment therein in good repair, structurally sound and in sanitary condition
avg $1,274 3×
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $3,822 in fines
May 15, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-05335 Bathroom Interior
May 15, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-05335 Cooking room Interior
May 15, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-05335 Cooking 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 $2,549 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $5,098 in fines
May 5, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-03416 Sleeping room 1 Interior
May 5, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-03416 Sleeping room 2 Interior
12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to maintain interior surfaces in good, clean, and sanitary condition and good repair
avg $638 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,276 in fines
May 15, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-05335 Bathroom Interior
May 15, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-05335 Sleeping room 1 Interior
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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 $2,549 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $5,098 in fines
May 5, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-03416 Hallway Interior
Feb 6, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01900 Hallway Interior
IPMC § 505.4
Failure to provide or maintain a water heater which has an approved combination temperature and pressure-relief valve and relief valve discharge pipe.
avg $1,274 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,548 in fines
May 15, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-05335 Cooking room Interior
May 15, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-05335 Cooking room Interior
IPMC § 702.3
Failure to make all means of egress doors readily openable from the side from which egress is to be made without the need for keys, special knowledge or effort
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,549 in fines
Feb 6, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01900 Apartment Rear Entrance Door 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 including basements and cellars but not including crawl spaces and uninhabitable attics
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,549 in fines
Feb 6, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01900 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
May 5, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-03416 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 605.2
Failure to have receptacle outlets with the appropriate faceplate covers for the location
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $638 in fines
May 15, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-05335 Sleeping room 1 Interior
IPMC § 502.1
Failure to maintain bathtub, shower, lavatory, water closet or kitchen sink in a sanitary, safe working condition
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $638 in fines
May 15, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-05335 Bathroom Interior
IPMC § 305.6
Failure to maintain interior doors that fit reasonably well within the frame
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $128 in fines
May 15, 2026 $128 CAP 26NOIR-INS-05335 Sleeping room 1 Interior
IPMC § 304.13
Failure to maintain windows, skylights, door or frame in sound condition, good repair and weather tight
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $638 in fines
May 15, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-05335 Living room Interior/Exterior
12-G DCMR § 309.1
Failure of the owner to keep structure free from rodent infestation
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $638 in fines
May 15, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-05335 Cooking room Interior
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 · $2,549 in fines
May 21, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-03689 Entire Unit Interior
12-G DCMR § 307.1
Failure to provide a proper guard of required height on an open portion of a walking surface which is more than 30 inches above the floor or grade below
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,274 in fines
Jun 24, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-06227 Front of building Exterior
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 · $638 in fines
Aug 27, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-08205 Entrance door Interior/Exterior

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