48 Galveston Street SW

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15
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$14,267
Fines (last 2 yrs)
26
Total violations
$21,575
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 $597
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Show details · 7 occurrences · $4,181 in fines
Dec 18, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01702 Bathroom Interior
Dec 17, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-01448 Bathroom 1
Dec 17, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-01448 Bathroom 1
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Dec 17, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-01448 Bathroom 1
Dec 17, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-01448 Living room 1
Oct 20, 2023 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-00482 Bathroom Interior
Aug 9, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-06543 Entire Unit 3
IPMC § 502.1
Failure to maintain bathtub, shower, lavatory, water closet or kitchen sink in a sanitary, safe working condition
avg $596
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,789 in fines
Dec 17, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-01448 Bathroom 1
Oct 20, 2023 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-00482 Bathroom Interior
Oct 20, 2023 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-00482 Master Bathroom Interior
IPMC § 304.13
Failure to maintain windows, skylights, door or frame in sound condition, good repair and weather tight
avg $570
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,710 in fines
Oct 20, 2023 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-00482 Entire Unit Interior
Oct 20, 2023 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-00482 Sleeping room 2 Interior
Aug 9, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-06543 Apartment Entrance Door 3
12-G DCMR § 305.4
Failure to maintain stairs and/or other walking surfaces in sound condition, good repair and free from hazardous conditions
avg $1,199
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,397 in fines
Dec 17, 2024 $1,218 CAP 25NOIR-INS-01448 Entrance door 1
Oct 20, 2023 $1,179 CAP 24NOIR-INS-00482 Eating room 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
avg $1,218
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,436 in fines
Dec 17, 2024 $1,218 CAP 25NOIR-INS-01448 Exterior Rear Entrance Door 1
Dec 17, 2024 $1,218 CAP 25NOIR-INS-01448 Exterior Rear Entrance Door 1
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IPMC § 305.6
Failure to maintain interior doors capable of being opened and closed properly
avg $122
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $244 in fines
Dec 17, 2024 $122 CAP 25NOIR-INS-01448 Sleeping room 1 1
Dec 17, 2024 $122 CAP 25NOIR-INS-01448 Sleeping room 1 1
IPMC § 305.1
Failure to maintain interior of structure and equipment therein in good repair, structurally sound and in sanitary condition
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,218 in fines
Dec 17, 2024 $1,218 CAP 25NOIR-INS-01448 Cooking room 1
IPMC § 304.15
Failure to tightly secure the lock on entrance doors to dwelling units or sleeping units and/or failure to maintain locks on means of egress doors in accordance with section 702.3 of the IMPC
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $609 in fines
Dec 17, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-01448 Entrance door 1
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 · $2,436 in fines
Jun 24, 2024 $2,436 CAP 24NOIE-INS-03699 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 in each room used for sleeping purposes
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,436 in fines
Jun 24, 2024 $2,436 CAP 24NOIE-INS-03699 Sleeping room 1 Interior
IPMC § 506.1
Plumbing fixtures is not properly connected to a public sewer system or an approved private sewage disposal system
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,059 in fines
Aug 9, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-06543 Cooking room 3
IPMC § 607.1
Failure to maintain duct system free of obstructions and capable of performing the required function
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $530 in fines
Aug 9, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-06543 Entire Unit 3
IPMC § 304.13.2
Failure to maintain every window, other than a fixed window, in an easily openable manner and/or capable of being held in position by window hardware
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $530 in fines
Aug 9, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-06543 Sleeping room 2 3

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