12 Chesapeake Street SW

Ward 8 6 units Built c. 1944 Map ↗ Nearby buildings → LandlordChesapeake Preservation LLC · 13 buildings
6
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$5,622
Fines (last 2 yrs)
14
Total violations
$11,591
Total fines
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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 $1,087 5×
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Show details · 5 occurrences · $5,437 in fines
Dec 2, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01339 Living room Interior
Mar 2, 2020 $1,047 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-02703 Bathroom 1
Mar 2, 2020 $1,047 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-02703 Bathroom 1
+2 more
Mar 2, 2020 $1,047 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-02703 Kitchen 1
Mar 2, 2020 $1,047 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-02703 Sleeping Room 1
12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to correct cracked or loose plaster, holes, decayed wood, water damage and/or other defective surface conditions
avg $625 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,250 in fines
Dec 2, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01339 Entire Unit Interior
Aug 8, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06995 Hallway Interior
IPMC § 305.6
Failure to maintain interior doors that fit reasonably well within the frame
avg $105 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $210 in fines
Mar 2, 2020 $105 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-02703 Hallway 1
Mar 2, 2020 $105 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-02703 Sleeping Room 1
12-G DCMR § 305.4
Failure to maintain stairs and/or other walking surfaces in sound condition, good repair and free from hazardous conditions
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
Dec 2, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01339 Living room/sleeping room Interior
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 · $1,249 in fines
Aug 8, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05428 Cooking room Interior
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IPMC § 605.1
Failure to install electrical equipment, wiring, or appliances in a safe and approved manner
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Aug 8, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05428 Hallway Interior
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 · $524 in fines
Mar 2, 2020 $524 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-02703 Apartment Entrance Door 1
IPMC § 602.2
Failure to provide heating facilities for residential occupancies which are capable of maintaining a room temperature of 68°F20°C in all habitable rooms, bathrooms and toilet rooms.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,047 in fines
Mar 2, 2020 $1,047 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-02703 Entire Unit 1

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