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48
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$49,356
Fines (last 2 yrs)
48
Total violations
$49,356
Total fines
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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 $625
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Show details · 8 occurrences · $5,000 in fines
Aug 8, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06991 Bathroom Interior
Aug 8, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06991 Kitchen Interior
May 20, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04949 Bathroom Interior
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May 20, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04949 Kitchen Interior
May 20, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04951 Bathroom Interior
May 20, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04951 Kitchen Interior
Apr 9, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03887 Bathroom Interior
Apr 9, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03887 Bathroom Interior
IPMC § 506.2
Failure to keep every plumbing stack, vent, waste and sewer line free from obstructions, leaks, or defect.
avg $1,249
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $3,747 in fines
May 19, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03904 Basement Areaway Exterior
Apr 9, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-02924 Kitchen Interior
Apr 9, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-02924 Kitchen Interior
IPMC § 605.1
Failure to install electrical equipment, wiring, or appliances in a safe and approved manner
avg $625
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,875 in fines
May 20, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04012 Common hallway Interior
May 20, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04013 Eating room Interior
May 20, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04013 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 305.1
Failure to maintain interior of structure and equipment therein in good repair, structurally sound and in sanitary condition
avg $1,249
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $3,747 in fines
Dec 30, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01947 Living room Interior
Aug 8, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06991 Common hallway 1
Aug 8, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06991 Bathroom Interior
12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to correct cracked or loose plaster, holes, decayed wood, water damage and/or other defective surface conditions
avg $625
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,875 in fines
Aug 8, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06991 Kitchen Interior
Aug 8, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06991 Living room Interior
May 20, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04949 Common hallway Interior
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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 $1,249
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,498 in fines
May 20, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04951 Bathroom Interior
May 20, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04951 Entire Unit Interior
12-G DCMR § 308.1
Failure to maintain exterior property and premises, and the interior of every structure, shall be free from any accumulation of rubbish and garbage
avg $625
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,250 in fines
Aug 8, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIS-INS-01534 Rear yard Exterior
Feb 6, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIS-INS-00103 Entire Building Exterior
12-G DCMR § 302.4
Failure to maintain premises or exterior property free from weeds or plant growth in excess of 8 inches
avg $625
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,250 in fines
Aug 8, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIS-INS-01534 Entire Yard Exterior
May 19, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIS-INS-00602 Entire Yard Exterior
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 $2,499
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,998 in fines
Dec 30, 2025 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01339 Hallway Interior
Apr 9, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-02924 Hallway Interior
12-G DCMR § 304.7
Failure to maintain roof drains, gutters and downspouts in good repair or free from obstructions
avg $625
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,250 in fines
Dec 30, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01947 Rear of building Exterior
Feb 6, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-02453 Rear of building Exterior
12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to maintain interior surfaces in good, clean, and sanitary condition and good repair
avg $625
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,250 in fines
Dec 30, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01947 Common hallway Interior
Feb 6, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-02453 Entire Building Interior
IPMC § 504.1
Failure to properly install and maintain a plumbing fixture in working order
avg $625
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,250 in fines
Aug 8, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06991 Bathroom Interior
Aug 8, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06991 Kitchen Interior
12-G DCMR § 702.6
Failure to maintain all ?Exit? signs visible
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
Aug 8, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05423 Common hallway Entire Building
IPMC § 301.2
Failure to maintain premises in safe and sanitary condition or in compliance with this chapter of the Property Maintenance Code
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
May 20, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04012 Basement Areaway Exterior
12-G DCMR § 704.1.3
Failure keep all required portable fire extinguishers visible and readily accessible
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,499 in fines
Aug 8, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05423 Common hallway Entire Building
IPMC § 304.13
Failure to maintain windows, skylights, door or frame in sound condition, good repair and weather tight
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Dec 30, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01947 Front of building Exterior
12-G DCMR § 608.1
Failure of the owner or operator of a housing business who provides air conditioning to maintain each such unit in safe and good working condition so that it can provide from May 15 to September 15, an inside temperature in the roo
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
May 20, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04951 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 505.4
Failure to provide or maintain a water heater which has an approved combination temperature and pressure-relief valve and relief valve discharge pipe.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
May 20, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04951 Kitchen Interior
IPMC § 302.8
Failure to prevent inoperative or unlicensed motor vehicle from being parked, kept or stored on premises
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
May 19, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04898 Rear Parking Lot Exterior
IPMC § 402.3
Failure to provide sufficient illumination for the maintenance of sanitary conditions, safe occupancy, and/or safe utilization of the space, appliances, equipment, and fixtures
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
May 19, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04898 Stairwell Interior
12-G DCMR § 302.1
Failure of the owner to maintain exterior property and premises in clean, safe and sanitary condition
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
May 19, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIS-INS-00602 Rear of building Exterior
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 · $2,499 in fines
Apr 9, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-02924 Sleeping Room Interior
12-G DCMR § 702.6
Failure to have a means of egress indicated with approved ?Exit? signs as required by the Building Code
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
Feb 6, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-01837 Entrance door 1
IPMC § 601.2
Failure by owner to provide or maintain the required mechanical and electrical facilities
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
Feb 6, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-01837 Entrance door 1
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 · $2,499 in fines
Feb 6, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-01837 Common hallway Interior
IPMC § 701.2
Failure of owner of the premises to provide and maintain code compliant fire safety facilities and equipment
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,499 in fines
Feb 6, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-01837 Common hallway Interior

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