169 Forrester Street SW

Ward 8 Built c. 1924 Map ↗ Nearby buildings → LandlordDinkins, Dawn
11
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$11,473
Fines (last 2 yrs)
11
Open violations
$11,473
Fines on open violations
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Violations

IPMC § 304.13
Failure to maintain windows, skylights, door or frame in sound condition, good repair and weather tight
avg $638 3×
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,914 in fines
Jul 30, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-07298 Entrance door Exterior
Jul 30, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-07298 Exit door Exterior
Jul 30, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-07298 Exit door Interior/Exterior
IPMC § 305.1
Failure to maintain interior of structure and equipment therein in good repair, structurally sound and in sanitary condition
avg $1,274 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,548 in fines
Jul 30, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-07298 Cooking room 1
Jul 30, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-07298 Laundry room/area Basement
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
Jul 30, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-07298 Sleeping room 1 2
IPMC § 302.3
Failure to maintain sidewalk, walkway, driveway, stairs or similar area in proper state of repair
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $638 in fines
Jul 30, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-07298 Front of building Exterior
IPMC § 502.1
Failure to maintain bathtub, shower, lavatory, water closet or kitchen sink in a sanitary, safe working condition
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $638 in fines
Jul 30, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-07298 Bathroom 2
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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
Jul 30, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-07298 Bathroom 2
IPMC § 601.2
Failure by owner to provide or maintain the required mechanical and electrical facilities
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,274 in fines
Jul 30, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIE-INS-04631 Sleeping room 1 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 · $2,549 in fines
Jul 30, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26A-CNT-00465 Sleeping room 1 2

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