1437 Rhode Island Avenue NW

Ward 2 44 units Built c. 1930 Map ↗ Nearby buildings →
5
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$10,834
Fines (last 2 yrs)
5
Open violations
$10,834
Fines on open violations
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Violations

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
avg $2,549 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $5,098 in fines
Aug 27, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26A-CNT-00703 Hallway 1
Aug 27, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26A-CNT-00703 Living room 2
IPMC § 704.2.3
Failure to have single-station smoke alarms receive their primary power from the building wiring
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,549 in fines
Oct 15, 2026 $2,549 CAP 27A-CNT-00104 Hallway Interior
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 · $638 in fines
Aug 27, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-08197 Hallway 1
12-G DCMR § 108.1.1.2
Boiler, heating equipment, elevator, moving stairway, electrical wiring or device, flammable liquid containers or other equipment on the premises or within the structure is in such disrepair or condition that it is a hazard to li
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,549 in fines
Jun 22, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-04103 Elevator 1 1

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