161 Adams Street NW

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26
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$31,668
Fines (last 2 yrs)
33
Total violations
$39,332
Total fines
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Violations

IPMC § 304.10
Failure to maintain exterior stairway, deck, porch, balcony, or any appurtenance attached thereto in a structurally sound manner, in good repair, with proper anchorage and capable of supporting the imposed loads
avg $1,218
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Show details · 6 occurrences · $7,308 in fines
Jul 25, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIR-INS-05885 Front of building Exterior
Jul 25, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIR-INS-05885 Rear of building Exterior
Jul 25, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIR-INS-05885 Rear of building Interior
+3 more
May 30, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIR-INS-04864 Front of building Exterior
May 30, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIR-INS-04864 Sleeping room 1 Exterior
May 30, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIR-INS-04864 Rear of building 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 $605
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Show details · 5 occurrences · $3,026 in fines
Jul 25, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-05885 Cooking room Interior
Jul 25, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-05885 Sleeping room 1 Interior
May 30, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-04864 Cooking room Interior
+2 more
May 30, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-04864 Sleeping room 1 Interior
Dec 5, 2023 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-01367 Left Sleeping Room 2
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 $1,205
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $3,615 in fines
Jul 25, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIR-INS-05885 Front of building Exterior
May 30, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIR-INS-04864 Front of building Exterior
Dec 5, 2023 $1,179 CAP 24NOIR-INS-01367 Enclosed Porch Exterior
IPMC § 502.1
Failure to maintain bathtub, shower, lavatory, water closet or kitchen sink in a sanitary, safe working condition
avg $609
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,827 in fines
Jul 25, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-05885 Bathroom Interior
May 30, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-04864 Bathroom Interior
May 30, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-04864 Cooking room Interior
IPMC § 305.1
Failure to maintain interior of structure and equipment therein in good repair, structurally sound and in sanitary condition
avg $1,192
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $3,576 in fines
May 30, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIR-INS-04864 Hallway Interior
Dec 5, 2023 $1,179 CAP 24NOIR-INS-01367 Bathroom 2
Dec 5, 2023 $1,179 CAP 24NOIR-INS-01367 Bathroom 2
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12-G DCMR § 307.1
Failure to provide a proper handrail for stairs having more than three risers
avg $1,179
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,358 in fines
Dec 5, 2023 $1,179 CAP 24NOIR-INS-01367 Front yard Exterior
Dec 5, 2023 $1,179 CAP 24NOIR-INS-01367 Rear yard Exterior
IPMC § 505.3
Failure to provide a water supply system which provides adequate volume and/or pressure at fixtures, devices, and appurtenances
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,179 in fines
Dec 5, 2023 $1,179 CAP 24NOIR-INS-01367 Bathroom 2
12-G DCMR § 302.4
Failure to maintain premises or exterior property free from weeds or plant growth in excess of 8 inches
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $609 in fines
May 30, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIS-INS-00492 Rear of building Exterior
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
May 30, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIR-INS-04864 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 · $609 in fines
May 30, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-04864 Cooking 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 · $609 in fines
May 30, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-04864 Apartment Entrance Door 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
May 30, 2024 $2,436 CAP 24NOIE-INS-03393 Sleeping room 1 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 · $2,436 in fines
May 30, 2024 $2,436 CAP 24NOIE-INS-03393 Entire Building Interior
IPMC § 603.1
Failure to properly install and maintain mechanical appliances, fireplaces, solid fuel-burning appliances, cooking appliances, and water heating appliances in a safe working condition capable of performing the intended function
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,218 in fines
May 30, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIE-INS-03393 Cooking room Interior
IPMC § 702.3
Failure to make all means of egress doors readily openable from the side from which egress is to be made without the need for keys, special knowledge or effort
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,436 in fines
May 30, 2024 $2,436 CAP 24NOIE-INS-03393 Apartment Entrance Door Exterior
D.C. Official Code § 47-2851.02(a)
(engaging in business [single family rental] without a housing: residential license endorsement)
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,436 in fines
Jul 25, 2024 $2,436 CAP 24NOIR-INS-05885
12-G DCMR § 308.2.2
Permitting to exist on the premises discarded or abandoned refrigerators or similar equipment without first removing the doors
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,436 in fines
Jul 25, 2024 $2,436 CAP 24NOIE-INS-04114 Front of building Exterior

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