1442 Somerset Place NW

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12
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$8,670
Fines (last 2 yrs)
17
Open violations
$13,316
Fines on open violations
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Violations

12-G DCMR § 304.14
Failure to maintain all openings to the external air between March 15 and November 15 with tightly fitting screens of minimum 16 mesh per inch 16 mesh per 25mm and/or failure to maintain every screen door used for insect control wit
avg $128 3×
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $384 in fines
Aug 31, 2026 $128 CAP 26NOIR-INS-08359 Living room Interior/Exterior
Aug 31, 2026 $128 CAP 26NOIR-INS-08359 Sleeping room 1 Interior/Exterior
Aug 31, 2026 $128 CAP 26NOIR-INS-08359 Sleeping room 2 Interior/Exterior
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 $1,274 3×
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $3,822 in fines
Aug 28, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-08260 Common hallway 1
Aug 28, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-08260 Common hallway 2
Aug 28, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-08260 Common hallway Basement
IPMC § 304.15
Failure to maintain exterior doors, door assemblies, operator systems, if provided, and/or hardware in good condition.
avg $638 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,276 in fines
Aug 31, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-08359 Apartment Entrance Door Interior/Exterior
Feb 19, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03073 Exterior Entrance Door 1
IPMC § 502.1
Failure to maintain bathtub, shower, lavatory, water closet or kitchen sink in a sanitary, safe working condition
avg $638 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,276 in fines
Aug 31, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-08359 Cooking room Interior
Feb 19, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03073 Bathroom 1
IPMC § 504.1
Failure to properly install and maintain a plumbing fixture in working order
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $638 in fines
Aug 31, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-08359 Bathroom Interior
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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 · $1,274 in fines
Aug 31, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-08359 Bathroom Interior
12-G DCMR § 102.2
Failure to maintain in good working order equipment, systems, devices or safeguards required by the Property Maintenance Code or previous regulation or code under which the structure or premises was constructed, altered or repaired
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,358 in fines
Feb 1, 2023 $2,358 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01901 Entrance foyer 1
12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to correct cracked or loose plaster, holes, decayed wood, water damage and/or other defective surface conditions
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $590 in fines
Feb 1, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01901 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 · $590 in fines
Feb 1, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01901 Entire Unit 3
IPMC § 302.3
Failure to maintain sidewalk, walkway, driveway, stairs or similar area free of hazardous conditions
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $554 in fines
Mar 3, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-03497 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 · $554 in fines
Mar 3, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-03497 Rear of building Exterior
1 violation closed by DOB

These no longer appear on DC's list of open violations, so they aren't counted anywhere else on this page.

IPMC § 305.1
Failure to maintain interior of structure and equipment therein in good repair, structurally sound and in sanitary condition
Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,274 in fines
Feb 19, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03073 Hallway 1

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