1365 Congress Street SE — Housing Signal

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This building's landlord, SE Washington Development Associates II LP, is one of the worst landlords in DC. Ranked #1 city-wide by total fines assessed.

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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 $638 2×

+ I can confirm this is still happening

Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,276 in fines

Jul 12, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-06780 Bathroom 1

Jul 8, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-06629 Closet 2

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 2×

+ I can confirm this is still happening

Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,548 in fines

Jul 12, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-06780 Hallway 2

Jul 8, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-06629 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

avg $1,274 2×

+ I can confirm this is still happening

Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,548 in fines

Jul 12, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-06780 Bathroom 2

Jul 8, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-06629 Bathroom 1

IPMC § 502.1

Failure to maintain bathtub, shower, lavatory, water closet or kitchen sink in a sanitary, safe working condition

avg $638 2×

+ I can confirm this is still happening

Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,276 in fines

Jul 12, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-06780 Bathroom 2

Jul 8, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-06629 Bathroom 1

12-G DCMR 305.3

Failure to repair, remove or cover peeling, chipping, flaking or abraded paint

+ I can confirm this is still happening

Show details · 1 occurrence · $638 in fines

Jul 8, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-06629 Bathroom Interior

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