27 Galveston Place SW

Ward 8 5 units Built c. 1942 Map ↗ Nearby buildings → Listed ownerThomas Bateman
12
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$16,569
Fines (last 2 yrs)
12
Open violations
$16,569
Fines on open violations
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Violations

12-G DCMR § 702.6
(Failure to keep all illuminated ?Exit? signs illuminated when the building is occupied
avg $1,274 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,548 in fines
Aug 14, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIE-INS-04918 Common Area 1
Aug 14, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIE-INS-04918 Common Area 2
12-G DCMR § 704.1.3
Failure maintain fire extinguishers in accordance with NFPA 10 as referenced in the Fire Code
avg $2,549 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $5,098 in fines
Aug 14, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-04918 Common Area 1
Aug 14, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-04918 Common hallway 2
IPMC § 302.3
Failure to maintain sidewalk, walkway, driveway, stairs or similar area free of hazardous conditions
avg $638 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,276 in fines
Aug 13, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-07822 Front of building Exterior
Aug 13, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-07822 Rear of building Exterior
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
Aug 14, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIE-INS-04918 Common Area Interior
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 · $638 in fines
Aug 13, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-07822 Front of building Exterior
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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
Aug 13, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-07822 Rear of 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
Aug 13, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-07822 Common hallway 1st to 2nd Floor
12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to correct cracked or loose plaster, holes, decayed wood, water damage and/or other defective surface conditions
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $638 in fines
Jul 15, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-06913 Sleeping room 1 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 on the ceiling or wall outside of each separate s
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,549 in fines
Jul 15, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26A-CNT-00366 Sleeping room 1 Interior

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