1526 Marion Barry Avenue SE

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20
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$25,740
Fines (last 2 yrs)
20
Total violations
$25,740
Total fines
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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 $625
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,875 in fines
Jun 17, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05498 Bathroom Interior
Jun 17, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05498 Closet Interior
Feb 20, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-02741 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 601.2
Failure by owner to provide or maintain the required mechanical and electrical facilities
avg $1,249
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,498 in fines
Jun 17, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04415 Entire Unit Interior
Jun 17, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04415 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 in each room used for sleeping purposes
avg $2,499
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,998 in fines
Jun 17, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04415 Sleeping room 1 Interior
Feb 20, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-02066 Sleeping Room Interior
IPMC § 502.1
Failure to maintain bathtub, shower, lavatory, water closet or kitchen sink in a sanitary, safe working condition
avg $625
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,250 in fines
Jun 17, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05498 Bathroom Interior
Feb 20, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-02741 Bathroom Interior
12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to maintain interior surfaces in good, clean, and sanitary condition and good repair
avg $625
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,250 in fines
Jun 17, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05498 Cooking room Interior
Jun 17, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05498 Sleeping room 1 Interior
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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
Jun 17, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04415 Common 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
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,499 in fines
Jun 17, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04415 Hallway Interior
IPMC § 506.2
Failure to keep every plumbing stack, vent, waste and sewer line free from obstructions, leaks, or defect.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
Feb 20, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-02066 Bathroom Interior
IPMC § 703.1
(Failure to maintain the required fire-resistance rating of fire-resistance-rated walls, fire stops, shaft enclosures, and/or partitions and floors
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,499 in fines
Feb 20, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-02066 Entire Unit 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 · $1,249 in fines
Feb 20, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-02741 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 402.3
Failure to provide sufficient illumination for the maintenance of sanitary conditions, safe occupancy, and/or safe utilization of the space, appliances, equipment, and fixtures
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Feb 20, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-02741 Entire Unit Interior
12-G DCMR § 305.3.1
Failure to properly eliminate peeling, flaking, chipping and defective paint in a pre-1978 structure in accordance with the regulations promulgated by the District's Dept. of the Environment or the Federal EPA and in conformance wi
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,499 in fines
Feb 20, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIR-INS-02741 Living room Interior
IPMC § 304.13
Failure to maintain windows, skylights, door or frame in sound condition, good repair and weather tight
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Feb 20, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-02741 Living room Interior
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
Feb 20, 2025 $125 CAP 25NOIR-INS-02741 Sleeping Room Interior

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