1827 Marion Barry Avenue SE

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25
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$27,539
Fines (last 2 yrs)
25
Total violations
$27,539
Total fines
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Violations

IPMC § 305.6
Failure to maintain interior doors that are securely attached to jambs, headers or tracks as intended by the manufacturer of the attachment hardware
avg $125
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $375 in fines
Jul 14, 2025 $125 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06319 Entrance foyer Interior
Jul 14, 2025 $125 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06319 Hallway Interior
Jul 14, 2025 $125 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06319 Sleeping Room Interior
12-G DCMR § 310.2
Failure to install an approved carbon monoxide alarm in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms in dwelling units located in a building containing a fuel-burning appliance or a building which has an attached garage
avg $2,524
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $5,048 in fines
Feb 9, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01928 Hallway Interior
Jul 14, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05048 Hallway 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 $2,524
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $5,048 in fines
Feb 9, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01928 Hallway Interior
Jul 14, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05048 Hallway 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 $638
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,276 in fines
Feb 9, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02725 Bathroom Interior
Feb 9, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02725 Living room Interior
12-G DCMR § 702.6
Failure to have a means of egress indicated with approved ?Exit? signs as required by the Building Code
avg $1,249
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,498 in fines
Jul 16, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05074 Apartment Entrance Door 1
Jul 16, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05074 Common hallway Entire Building
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IPMC § 302.5
Failure to maintain structures and exterior property free from rodent harborage and infestation
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Feb 11, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-02592 Front Parking Lot 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 · $625 in fines
Feb 11, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-02592 Front of building Exterior
IPMC § 304.6
Failure to maintain exterior walls free from holes, breaks, or loose or rotting materials
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Feb 11, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-02592 Front of building 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 · $625 in fines
Apr 30, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04424 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 502.1
Failure to maintain bathtub, shower, lavatory, water closet or kitchen sink in a sanitary, safe working condition
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Apr 30, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04424 Bathroom Interior
IPMC § 302.7
Failure to maintain all accessory structures, including detached garages, fences and walls structurally sound and in good repair
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Apr 30, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04424 Front of building 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 · $1,249 in fines
Jul 9, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04925 Front Parking Lot Exterior
IPMC § 304.1.1 (7)
Permitting an unsafe exterior structural condition to exist on premises wherein exterior walls that are not anchored to supporting and supported elements or are not plumb and free from holes, cracks or breaks and loose or rotting mate
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
Jul 9, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04925 Front of building Exterior
IPMC § 305.6
Failure to maintain interior doors capable of being opened and closed properly
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $125 in fines
Jul 14, 2025 $125 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06319 Entrance foyer Interior
12-G DCMR § 608.1
Failure of the owner or operator of a housing business who provides air conditioning to maintain each such unit in safe and good working condition so that it can provide from May 15 to September 15, an inside temperature in the roo
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Jul 14, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06319 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 304.18.1
Failure to install and/or maintain in good working order, a deadbolt lock according to the manufacturer's specifications. For the purpose of this section, a sliding bolt shall not be considered an acceptable deadbolt lock
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
Jul 14, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06319 Apartment Entrance Door Interior
12-G DCMR § 704.1.3
Failure to keep all required portable fire extinguishers maintained in an efficient and safe operating condition
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,499 in fines
Jul 16, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05074 Entire Building Interior
IPMC § 305.1.1
Permitting to exist on premises an unsafe interior structural condition wherein the anchorage of the floor or roof to walls or columns, and of walls and columns to foundations is not capable of resisting all nominal loads or load effect
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,274 in fines
Feb 9, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01928 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 505.3
Failure to maintain an adequate water supply system and/or failure to keep water supply system free from defects and leaks.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,274 in fines
Feb 9, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01928 Bathroom Interior

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