434 Emerson Street NW

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25
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$21,189
Fines (last 2 yrs)
34
Total violations
$31,514
Total fines
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Violations

12-G DCMR § 308.1
Failure to maintain exterior property and premises, and the interior of every structure, shall be free from any accumulation of rubbish and garbage
avg $625
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Show details · 5 occurrences · $3,125 in fines
Nov 19, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIS-INS-02146 Front yard Exterior
Oct 27, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIS-INS-02033 Front yard Exterior
Oct 20, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIS-INS-01989 Front of building Exterior
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Apr 22, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIS-INS-00399 Front of building Exterior
Apr 18, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIS-INS-00379 Front of building Exterior
IPMC § 302.7
Failure to maintain all accessory structures, including detached garages, fences and walls structurally sound and in good repair
avg $601
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,804 in fines
Apr 22, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04186 Rear yard Exterior
Apr 18, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04107 Rear yard Exterior
Oct 7, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00113 Front of building Exterior
12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to correct cracked or loose plaster, holes, decayed wood, water damage and/or other defective surface conditions
avg $590
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,180 in fines
Feb 21, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02198 Common hallway Interior
Feb 21, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02198 Sleeping room 1 Interior
IPMC § 601.2
Failure by owner to provide or maintain the required mechanical and electrical facilities
avg $1,274
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,548 in fines
Jan 13, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01513 Closet 2
Jan 13, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01513 Hallway 2
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 · 2 occurrences · $1,276 in fines
Jan 13, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02199 Cooking room 1
Jan 13, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02199 Center Sleeping Room 2
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IPMC § 502.1
Failure to maintain bathtub, shower, lavatory, water closet or kitchen sink in a sanitary, safe working condition
avg $638
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,276 in fines
Jan 13, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02199 Bathroom 2
Jan 13, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02199 Bathroom 2
IPMC § 304.12
failure to maintain handrails and guards in a firmly fastened manner, good condition and/ or capable of supporting normally imposed loads
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,107 in fines
Oct 7, 2022 $1,107 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00113 Front of building Exterior
IPMC § 302.5
Failure to maintain structures and exterior property free from rodent harborage and infestation
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $554 in fines
Oct 7, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00113 Front of building Exterior
D.C. Official Code § 47-2851.02(a)
(engaging in business [single family rental] without a housing: residential license endorsement)
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,214 in fines
Oct 7, 2022 $2,214 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00113
12-G DCMR § 309.1
Failure of the owner to keep structure free from rodent infestation
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,179 in fines
Feb 21, 2023 $1,179 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02198 Entire Building Interior
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
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,179 in fines
Feb 21, 2023 $1,179 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02198 Front of building Exterior
D.C. Official Code § 47-2851.02(a)
(engaging in business [boarding house] without a housing: transient license endorsement)
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,358 in fines
Feb 21, 2023 $2,358 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02198
12-G DCMR § 302.4
Failure to maintain premises or exterior property free from weeds or plant growth in excess of 8 inches
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Nov 19, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIS-INS-02146 Front yard Exterior
12-G DCMR § 309.4
Failure of occupant to maintain the area occupied in a safe and sanitary condition so as to minimize the potential for infestation by insects or rodents and rodent harborages
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,274 in fines
Jan 13, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02199 Entire Building 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
Jan 13, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02199 Stairwell 2
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
Jan 13, 2026 $128 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02199 Center Sleeping Room 2
12-G DCMR § 307.1
Failure to provide a proper handrail for stairs having more than three risers
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,274 in fines
Jan 13, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02199 Stairwell 1st to 2nd Floor
IPMC § 304.18.1
Failure to equip door providing entry to a dwelling unit, rooming unit or housekeeping unit that is rented with a deadbolt lock designed to be readily openable from the side from which egress is to be made without the need for keys, spe
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,274 in fines
Jan 13, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01513 Entrance door 1
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
Jan 13, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01513 Cooking room 1
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 · $638 in fines
Jan 13, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01513 Cooking room 1
IPMC § 505.1
Failure to provide kitchen sinks, lavatories, laundry facilities, bathtubs and showers that are supplied with hot or tempered and cold running water.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,274 in fines
Feb 11, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01976 Entire Building Interior
IPMC § 304.5
Failure to maintain foundation wall free from open cracks or breaks
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $638 in fines
Feb 25, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03256 Front of building Exterior
IPMC § 302.2
Failure to grade or maintain grading of premises to prevent erosion of soil or the accumulation of stagnant water
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $128 in fines
Apr 17, 2026 $128 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04599 Front yard Exterior
IPMC § 301.2
Failure to maintain premises in safe and sanitary condition or in compliance with this chapter of the Property Maintenance Code
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,274 in fines
Apr 17, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIE-INS-03190 Front yard Exterior

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