47 Forrester Street SW

Ward 8 4 units Built c. 1942 Map ↗ Nearby buildings →
7
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$6,298
Fines (last 2 yrs)
11
Open violations
$11,532
Fines on open violations
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Violations

IPMC § 502.1
Failure to maintain bathtub, shower, lavatory, water closet or kitchen sink in a sanitary, safe working condition
avg $634 3×
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,901 in fines
Jun 5, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-05720 Bathroom 2
Jun 5, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-05724 Bathroom 2
Mar 17, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03326 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
Jun 5, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIE-INS-03876 Cooking room 1
12-G DCMR § 102.5
Failure to make repairs, maintenance work, alterations or installations caused directly or indirectly by the enforcement of the Property Maintenance Code in a workmanlike manner
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
Mar 17, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03326 Sleeping room 1 2
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 · $625 in fines
Mar 17, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03326 Sleeping Room 2
IPMC § 305.1
Failure to maintain interior of structure and equipment therein in good repair, structurally sound and in sanitary condition
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
Mar 17, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03326 Kitchen 2
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12-G DCMR § 404.7.1
Owner furnished facilities located outside of sleeping or dwelling unit for cooking, storage or refrigeration of food are not maintained by the owner in a safe and sanitary condition and in good working order.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $524 in fines
Dec 10, 2020 $524 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-01596 Cooking room Interior
12-G DCMR § 704.1.3
Failure to keep all required portable fire extinguishers maintained in an efficient and safe operating condition
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,093 in fines
Dec 10, 2020 $2,093 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-01596 Cooking room 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 · $2,093 in fines
Dec 10, 2020 $2,093 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-01596 Sleeping Room Interior
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 · $524 in fines
Aug 19, 2020 $524 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-05861 Front of building Exterior

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