44 Bates Street NW

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14
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$15,969
Fines (last 2 yrs)
16
Total violations
$17,017
Total fines
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Violations

IPMC § 601.2
Failure by owner to provide or maintain the required mechanical and electrical facilities
avg $1,274 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,548 in fines
Jan 27, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01738 Cooking room 1
Jan 27, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01738 Hallway 1
IPMC § 304.13
Failure to maintain windows, skylights, door or frame in sound condition, good repair and weather tight
avg $617 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,234 in fines
May 9, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04634 Rear of building Exterior
Aug 8, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-06180 Front of building Exterior
12-G DCMR § 308.1
Failure to maintain exterior property and premises, and the interior of every structure, shall be free from any accumulation of rubbish and garbage
avg $575 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,149 in fines
May 9, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIS-INS-00536 Rear of building Exterior
Dec 2, 2020 $524 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-01447 Rear of building Exterior
12-G DCMR ?? 108.1.1 and 108.1.1.5 (9)
Allowing a dangerous structure or premises to exist consisting of a building or structure, used or intended to be used for dwelling purposes, that has been determined by the code official to be unsanitary, unfit
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,549 in fines
Jan 27, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01738 Entire Unit 1
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
Jan 27, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01738 Living room 1
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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 · $2,549 in fines
Jan 27, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01738 Living room 1
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 · $638 in fines
Jan 27, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02527 Center Sleeping Room 1
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 · $1,274 in fines
Jan 27, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02527 Entire Unit 1
IPMC § 305.6
Failure to maintain interior doors capable of being opened and closed properly
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $128 in fines
Jan 27, 2026 $128 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02527 Hallway 1
12-G DCMR § 304.7
Failure to maintain roof drains, gutters and downspouts in good repair or free from obstructions
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
May 9, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04634 Rear of building Exterior
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
May 9, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04634 Rear 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
May 9, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04634 Rear of building Exterior
IPMC § 304.2
Failure to eliminate and repaint surfaces with peeling, flaking or chipped paint
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $524 in fines
Dec 2, 2020 $524 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-01447 Rear Addition Exterior

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