2928 Southern Avenue SE

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20
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$26,518
Fines (last 2 yrs)
39
Total violations
$56,586
Total fines
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Violations

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 $2,378
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Show details · 8 occurrences · $19,020 in fines
Aug 6, 2024 $2,436 CAP 24NOIE-INS-04274 Sleeping room 1 2
Aug 6, 2024 $2,436 CAP 24NOIE-INS-04274 Sleeping room 2 2
Mar 20, 2023 $2,358 CAP 23NOIE-INS-04775 Sleeping room 1 Interior
+5 more
Mar 20, 2023 $2,358 CAP 23NOIE-INS-04775 Sleeping room 2 Interior
Mar 20, 2023 $2,358 CAP 23NOIE-INS-04775 Sleeping room 3 Interior
Mar 16, 2023 $2,358 CAP 23NOIE-INS-04764 Sleeping room 1 Interior
Mar 16, 2023 $2,358 CAP 23NOIE-INS-04764 Sleeping room 2 Interior
Mar 16, 2023 $2,358 CAP 23NOIE-INS-04764 Sleeping room 3 Interior
12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to correct cracked or loose plaster, holes, decayed wood, water damage and/or other defective surface conditions
avg $605
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Show details · 7 occurrences · $4,238 in fines
Jun 2, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05160 Bathroom Interior
Jan 17, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-02047 Bathroom Interior
Jun 26, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-05345 Hallway Interior
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Jun 26, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-05345 Sleeping room 2 Interior
Mar 20, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02542 Living room Interior
Mar 16, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02530 Hallway Interior
Mar 16, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02530 Living 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 on the ceiling or wall outside of each separate s
avg $2,413
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $9,651 in fines
Jan 17, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-01488 Hallway Interior
Jun 26, 2024 $2,436 CAP 24NOIE-INS-03723 Common hallway Interior
Mar 20, 2023 $2,358 CAP 23NOIE-INS-04775 Hallway Interior
+1 more
Mar 16, 2023 $2,358 CAP 23NOIE-INS-04764 Hallway Interior
IPMC § 502.1
Failure to maintain bathtub, shower, lavatory, water closet or kitchen sink in a sanitary, safe working condition
avg $613
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,840 in fines
Jun 2, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05160 Bathroom Interior
Jan 17, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-02047 Bathroom Interior
Mar 16, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02530 Bathroom Interior
IPMC § 304.13
Failure to maintain windows, skylights, door or frame in sound condition, good repair and weather tight
avg $608
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,215 in fines
Jun 2, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05160 Front of building Exterior
Mar 16, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02530 Living room Interior
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IPMC § 305.1
Failure to maintain interior of structure and equipment therein in good repair, structurally sound and in sanitary condition
avg $1,179
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,358 in fines
Mar 16, 2023 $1,179 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02530 Common hallway Interior
Mar 16, 2023 $1,179 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02530 Utility Access Service Closet 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 · $590 in fines
Mar 16, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02530 Roof Interior
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 · $590 in fines
Mar 16, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIE-INS-04764 Living 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 · $2,358 in fines
Mar 16, 2023 $2,358 CAP 23NOIE-INS-04764 Side of building Exterior
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 · $2,358 in fines
Mar 20, 2023 $2,358 CAP 23NOIE-INS-04775 Hallway Interior
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 · $1,218 in fines
Jun 26, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIR-INS-05345 Common hallway 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
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,218 in fines
Jun 26, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIR-INS-05345 Common hallway Interior
12-G DCMR § 310.7
Failure to ensure carbon monoxide detector is operable and in good repair at the beginning of new tenancy
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,436 in fines
Aug 6, 2024 $2,436 CAP 24NOIR-INS-06123 Hallway 2
IPMC § 505.3
Failure to provide a water supply system which provides adequate volume and/or pressure at fixtures, devices, and appurtenances
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
Jan 13, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-01925 Entire Unit Interior
12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to maintain interior surfaces in good, clean, and sanitary condition and good repair
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Jan 17, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-02047 Hallway Interior
IPMC § 304.18
Failure to provide a rented dwelling unit with a device designed to provide security for the occupants and property within with respect to doors, windows, and hatchways
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
Jan 17, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-02047 Apartment Rear Entrance Door Interior
12-G DCMR ?? 108.1.1 and 108.1.1.3
Structure is unfit for human occupancy because the code official found the location of the structure constitutes a hazard to the occupants of the structure or to the public
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,499 in fines
Jan 17, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-01488 Bathroom Interior
12-G DCMR § 309.1
Failure of the owner to keep structure free from rodent infestation
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Jun 2, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05160 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 · $1,249 in fines
Jun 2, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04222 Cooking room Interior

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