The Argonne

1629 Columbia Road NW

Ward 1 ANC 1C 276 units Built c. 1922 Map ↗ Nearby buildings → Print flyer ↗
17
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$23,612
Fines (last 2 yrs)
34
Total violations
$38,068
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 $563
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Show details · 7 occurrences · $3,938 in fines
Feb 26, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03303 Center Sleeping Room Interior
Dec 18, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01709 Entire Unit Interior
Aug 12, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-06210 Kitchen 7
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Aug 7, 2019 $519 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-05226 Bathroom Interior
Aug 7, 2019 $519 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-05226 Closet Interior
Aug 7, 2019 $519 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-05226 Kitchen Interior
Sep 6, 2018 $509 CAP 18ENF-HOUS-02488
12-G DCMR § 304.2.1
Failure to eliminate peeling, flaking, or chipping paint covered by Section 304.2 on a pre-1978 structure in accordance with the work practice standards for renovations set forth in regulations governing lead-based paint promulgated b
avg $1,037
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $3,111 in fines
Aug 7, 2019 $1,037 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-05226 Closet Interior
Aug 7, 2019 $1,037 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-05226 Entrance door Interior
Aug 7, 2019 $1,037 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-05226 Living room Interior
IPMC § 305.1
Failure to maintain interior of structure and equipment therein in good repair, structurally sound and in sanitary condition
avg $1,091
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $3,272 in fines
Aug 12, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIR-INS-06210 Entire Unit Interior
Aug 7, 2019 $1,037 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-05226 Bathroom Interior
Oct 2, 2018 $1,017 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-00042
IPMC § 704.1
Failure to maintain in operable condition all systems, devices and equipment to detect a fire, actuate an alarm, or suppress or control a fire or any combination thereof in accordance with the Fire Code
avg $2,499
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,998 in fines
Dec 17, 2025 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01124 Hallway Interior
Dec 17, 2025 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01124 Sleeping Room Interior
IPMC § 304.13
Failure to maintain windows, skylights, door or frame in sound condition, good repair and weather tight
avg $530
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,060 in fines
Mar 1, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-03146 Living room Interior
Mar 1, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-03146 Sleeping Room Interior
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IPMC § 603.5
Failure to provide ventilation of the space containing the fuel-burning equipment supply of air for fuel-burning equipment
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,034 in fines
Sep 6, 2018 $2,034 CAP 18ENF-HOUS-02488
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 with
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,017 in fines
Sep 6, 2018 $1,017 CAP 18ENF-HOUS-02488
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 · $1,017 in fines
Oct 2, 2018 $1,017 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-00042
IPMC § 505.4
Failure to provide water heating facilities which provide water at a minimum temperature of 110°F 43° C .
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,037 in fines
Aug 20, 2019 $1,037 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-05459 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 302.5
Failure to take proper precautions after pest elimination to eliminate rodent harborage and prevent re-infestation
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $530 in fines
Mar 1, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-03146 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 · $530 in fines
Mar 1, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-03146 Entire Unit 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 · $1,218 in fines
Aug 12, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIR-INS-06210 Entire Unit Interior
12-G DCMR § 309.1
Failure to promptly exterminate structures in which rodents are found by approved processes
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,218 in fines
Aug 12, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIR-INS-06210 Entire Unit 7
IPMC § 505.4
Failure to provide water heating facilities which provide water at a minimum temperature of 110?F 43? C .
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,218 in fines
Oct 1, 2024 $1,218 CAP 25NOIR-INS-00010 Entire Unit Interior
12-G DCMR § 403.1
Failure to provide proper natural or artificial ventilation in space intended for human occupancy
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Dec 17, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01672 Entire Unit Interior
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
Dec 17, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01672 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
Dec 17, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01672 Bathroom 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 · $1,249 in fines
Dec 17, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01124 Hallway Interior
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 · $2,499 in fines
Dec 17, 2025 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01124 Hallway Interior
IPMC § 604.3.1
Failure to replace electrical distribution equipment, motor circuits, power equipment, transformers, wire, cable, flexible cords, wiring devices, ground fault circuit interrupters, surge protectors, molded case circuit breakers, low-volt
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
Dec 18, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01154 Kitchen 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
Dec 18, 2025 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01154 Hallway 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
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,499 in fines
Dec 18, 2025 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01154 Hallway Interior

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