1778 Lanier Place NW

Ward 1 18 units Built c. 1976 Map ↗ Nearby buildings → Listed ownerShirley Catalina Avila He...
15
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$14,151
Fines (last 2 yrs)
19
Open violations
$16,271
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 $602 6×
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Show details · 6 occurrences · $3,612 in fines
Jul 6, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-06569 Balcony Exterior
Jul 6, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-06569 Kitchen Interior
Jul 6, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-06569 Kitchen Interior
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Jul 6, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-06569 Utility Closet Interior
Mar 11, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-03524 Front of building Exterior
Mar 11, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-03524 Sleeping room 1 Interior
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
Jul 22, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIE-INS-04522 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 601.2
Failure by owner to provide or maintain the required mechanical and electrical facilities
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,274 in fines
Jul 22, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIE-INS-04522 Entire Unit 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 · $1,274 in fines
Jul 22, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIE-INS-04522 Cooking room Interior
12-G DCMR § 102.5
Failure to make repairs, maintenance work, alterations or installations caused directly or indirectly by the enforcement of the Property Maintenance Code in a workmanlike manner
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,274 in fines
Jul 6, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-06569 Living room Interior
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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
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $128 in fines
Jul 6, 2026 $128 CAP 26NOIR-INS-06569 Sleeping Room Exterior
12-G DCMR § 309.1
Failure to promptly exterminate structures in which insects are found by approved processes
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $638 in fines
Jul 6, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-06569 Entire Unit Interior
12-G DCMR § 704.1.3
Failure keep all required portable fire extinguishers visible and readily accessible
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,549 in fines
Jul 6, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-04316 Kitchen Interior
IPMC § 302.3
Failure to maintain sidewalk, walkway, driveway, stairs or similar area in proper state of repair
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $638 in fines
Jul 6, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-06569 Balcony Exterior
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 · $1,274 in fines
Jul 6, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-06569 Front of building Exterior
IPMC § 304.2
Failure to coat all metal surfaces subject to rust or corrosion to inhibit such rust and corrosion
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $638 in fines
Jul 6, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-06569 Front of building Exterior
IPMC § 304.9
Failure to maintain overhang extensions including, but not limited to, canopies, marquees, signs, metal awnings, fire escapes, standpipes and exhaust ducts in good repair with proper anchorage and in a safe condition; or when required, f
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $638 in fines
Jul 6, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-06569 Balcony Exterior
12-G DCMR § 304.7
Failure to maintain roof and flashing sound and tight or without defects that admit rain
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $530 in fines
Mar 11, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-03524 Front of building Exterior
12-G DCMR § 304.7
Failure to maintain roof drains, gutters and downspouts in good repair or free from obstructions
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $530 in fines
Mar 11, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-03524 Front of building Exterior

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