5616 13 th Street NW

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81
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$103,456
Fines (last 2 yrs)
129
Total violations
$155,133
Total fines
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Violations

IPMC § 601.2
Failure by owner to provide or maintain the required mechanical and electrical facilities
avg $1,235 18×
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Show details · 18 occurrences · $22,230 in fines
Jul 9, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04894 Kitchen Basement
Jul 9, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04894 Kitchen Basement
Jul 8, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04795 Living room Interior
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Jul 8, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04795 Sleeping Room Interior
Jul 8, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04798 Living room 2
Jul 8, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04798 Living room 2
Jul 8, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04798 Sleeping Room 2
Jul 8, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04804 Living room Interior
Jul 8, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04804 Sleeping Room Interior
Jul 8, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04810 Living room Interior
Jul 8, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04817 Living room 3
Jul 8, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04817 Sleeping Room 3
Jul 7, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04783 Living room 3
Jul 7, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04787 Living room 3
Jul 7, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04787 Sleeping Room 3
Oct 9, 2024 $1,218 CAP 25NOIE-INS-00113 Cooking room Interior
Oct 9, 2024 $1,218 CAP 25NOIE-INS-00113 Cooking room Interior
May 28, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-05047 Sleeping room 1 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 $592 15×
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Show details · 15 occurrences · $8,885 in fines
Mar 6, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03137 Entire Unit Interior
Jan 4, 2024 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-01897 Bathroom 2
Nov 7, 2023 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-00872 Bathroom 1
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Nov 7, 2023 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-00872 Cooking room 1
Nov 7, 2023 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-00872 Living room 1
Nov 7, 2023 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-00872 Sleeping Room 1
Nov 7, 2023 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-00877 Entrance foyer 1
Nov 7, 2023 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-00877 Sleeping Room 1
Nov 7, 2023 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-00878 Living room/sleeping room 1
Nov 2, 2023 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-00773 Bathroom 3
Nov 2, 2023 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-00774 Bathroom 3
Nov 2, 2023 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-00774 Living room 3
Nov 2, 2023 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-00774 Sleeping Room 3
Nov 2, 2023 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-00775 Bathroom 3
Oct 6, 2023 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-00178 Rear Sleeping Room Interior
IPMC § 502.1
Failure to maintain bathtub, shower, lavatory, water closet or kitchen sink in a sanitary, safe working condition
avg $611
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Show details · 9 occurrences · $5,495 in fines
Jul 9, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06131 Bathroom Basement
Jul 8, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06074 Bathroom 3
Jul 8, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06076 Bathroom 3
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Jul 8, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06079 Bathroom Interior
Jul 8, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06079 Bathroom Interior
Jul 8, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06130 Bathroom Basement
Mar 21, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03496 Bathroom 2
Nov 7, 2023 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-00877 Cooking room 1
Sep 29, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-07467 Bathroom 2
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 $2,444
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Show details · 8 occurrences · $19,553 in fines
Jan 26, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01687 Cooking room Interior
Mar 21, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-02602 Hallway 2
Mar 6, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-02356 Entrance foyer Interior
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Mar 6, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-02356 Hallway Interior
Mar 6, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-02356 Living room Interior
Oct 9, 2024 $2,436 CAP 25NOIE-INS-00113 Hallway Interior
Nov 2, 2023 $2,358 CAP 24NOIE-INS-00494 Living room 3
Feb 10, 2022 $2,214 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-03004 Hallway 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
avg $2,482
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Show details · 8 occurrences · $19,853 in fines
Jan 26, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01687 Sleeping room 1 Interior
Mar 21, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-02602 Sleeping room 1 2
Mar 6, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-02356 Sleeping room 1 Interior
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Mar 6, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-02356 Sleeping room 3 Interior
Mar 6, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-02356 Sleeping room 4 Interior
Oct 9, 2024 $2,436 CAP 25NOIE-INS-00113 Sleeping room 1 Interior
Oct 9, 2024 $2,436 CAP 25NOIE-INS-00113 Sleeping room 2 Interior
Oct 9, 2024 $2,436 CAP 25NOIE-INS-00113 Sleeping room 3 Interior
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IPMC § 305.1
Failure to maintain interior of structure and equipment therein in good repair, structurally sound and in sanitary condition
avg $1,202
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Show details · 8 occurrences · $9,617 in fines
Jan 26, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02458 Bathroom Interior
Aug 21, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07366 Common Area 1
Jul 9, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06131 Kitchen Basement
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Jun 9, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05324 Kitchen Interior
Jan 4, 2024 $1,179 CAP 24NOIR-INS-01897 Sleeping Room 2
Nov 2, 2023 $1,179 CAP 24NOIR-INS-00774 Cooking room 3
Nov 2, 2023 $1,179 CAP 24NOIR-INS-00775 Cooking room 3
Sep 29, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-07467 Closet 2
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 · 7 occurrences · $4,375 in fines
Jul 25, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05189 Laundry room/area Interior
Jul 8, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04795 Living room Interior
Jul 8, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04798 Bathroom 2
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Jul 8, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04798 Kitchen 2
Jul 8, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04804 Living room Interior
Jul 8, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04810 Living room Interior
Jul 8, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04825 Living room Interior
12-G DCMR § 304.14
Failure to maintain all openings to the external air between March 15 and November 15 with tightly fitting screens of minimum 16 mesh per inch 16 mesh per 25mm and/or failure to maintain every screen door used for insect control wit
avg $125
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $500 in fines
Jul 9, 2025 $125 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06131 Entire Unit Basement
Jul 8, 2025 $125 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06069 Living room Interior
Jul 8, 2025 $125 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06076 Living room 3
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Jul 8, 2025 $125 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06130 Entire Unit Basement
12-G DCMR 305.3
Failure to repair, remove or cover peeling, chipping, flaking or abraded paint
avg $593
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,780 in fines
Jul 8, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06130 Entire Unit Basement
Mar 21, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03496 Entire Unit 2
May 28, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-05047 Entire Unit Interior
12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to maintain interior surfaces in good, clean, and sanitary condition and good repair
avg $613
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,840 in fines
Jul 8, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06079 Bathroom Interior
Jul 8, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06079 Living room Interior
Nov 2, 2023 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-00772 Common hallway Interior
12-G DCMR § 104.3
Failure to allow code official entry into the structure or premises at a reasonable time, for the purpose of inspecting and enforcing the Property Maintenance Code
avg $1,249
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $3,747 in fines
Jul 8, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04864 Apartment Entrance Door 2
Jul 8, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04871 Apartment Entrance Door Basement
Jul 7, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04788 Apartment Entrance Door 3
IPMC § 603.1
Failure to properly install and maintain mechanical appliances, fireplaces, solid fuel-burning appliances, cooking appliances, and water heating appliances in a safe working condition capable of performing the intended function
avg $1,162
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $3,487 in fines
Mar 6, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-02356 Kitchen Interior
Oct 6, 2023 $1,179 CAP 24NOIE-INS-00097 Rear Sleeping Room Interior
Jul 28, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-06222 Kitchen Interior
IPMC § 604.3
Failure to correct electrical system that constitutes a hazard to the occupants or the structure
avg $1,249
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $3,747 in fines
Jul 25, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05189 Front of building Exterior
Jul 25, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05189 Utility Room Interior
Jul 8, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04825 Living room Interior
IPMC § 304.18
Failure to provide a rented dwelling unit with a device designed to provide security for the occupants and property within with respect to doors, windows, and hatchways
avg $1,059
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $3,177 in fines
Jun 30, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-05534 Apartment Entrance Door 1
Jun 30, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-05534 Apartment Rear Entrance Door 1
Jun 30, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-05534 Laundry room/area Interior
12-G DCMR § 602.2
Failure to provide heating facilities for residential occupancies which are capable of maintaining a room temperature of 68?F20?C in all habitable rooms, bathrooms and toilet rooms.
avg $2,358
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,716 in fines
Nov 2, 2023 $2,358 CAP 24NOIE-INS-00494 Living room 3
Nov 2, 2023 $2,358 CAP 24NOIE-INS-00494 Sleeping Room 3
IPMC § 703.1
(Failure to maintain the required fire-resistance rating of fire-resistance-rated walls, fire stops, shaft enclosures, and/or partitions and floors
avg $2,499
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,998 in fines
Mar 6, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-02356 Bathroom Interior
Mar 6, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-02356 Sleeping room 1 Interior
12-G DCMR § 602.4
Failure to supply indoor occupiable work spaces with sufficient heat during the period from October 15 to May 15 to maintain a minimum temperature of 65 ?F18?C during the hours the spaces are occupied.
avg $2,358
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,716 in fines
Nov 2, 2023 $2,358 CAP 24NOIE-INS-00495 Living room 3
Nov 2, 2023 $2,358 CAP 24NOIE-INS-00495 Sleeping Room 3
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 · 2 occurrences · $2,498 in fines
Mar 6, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-02356 Bathroom Interior
Mar 6, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-02356 Bathroom Interior
IPMC § 304.15
Failure to tightly secure the lock on entrance doors to dwelling units or sleeping units and/or failure to maintain locks on means of egress doors in accordance with section 702.3 of the IMPC
avg $560
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,120 in fines
Sep 19, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-05572 Apartment Entrance Door Interior
May 28, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-05047 Entrance door Interior
IPMC § 304.13
Failure to maintain windows, skylights, door or frame in sound condition, good repair and weather tight
avg $608
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,215 in fines
Mar 21, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03496 Entrance door 2
Aug 14, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-04830 Living room Basement
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
Jul 8, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06068 Bathroom 2
Jul 8, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06068 Bathroom 2
IPMC § 304.15
Failure to maintain exterior doors, door assemblies, operator systems, if provided, and/or hardware in good condition.
avg $632
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,263 in fines
Jan 27, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02520 Exterior Rear Entrance Door Basement
Jul 25, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06603 Entrance door Exterior
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 · $530 in fines
Feb 22, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-02963 Rear of building Exterior
IPMC § 605.2
Failure to have at least one grounded-type receptacle or a receptacle with a ground fault circuit interrupter in every laundry area
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $530 in fines
Jun 30, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-05534 Laundry room/area Interior
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 · $2,118 in fines
Jun 30, 2021 $2,118 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-05534 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 · $2,118 in fines
Jun 30, 2021 $2,118 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-05534 Common hallway Interior
IPMC § 302.5
Failure to maintain structures and exterior property free from rodent harborage and infestation
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $530 in fines
Sep 29, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-07467 Entire Unit 2
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
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $530 in fines
Sep 29, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-07467 Common hallway 1st to 2nd Floor
12-G DCMR §§ 108.1.1 and 108.1.1.5 (7)
Allowing a dangerous structure or premises to exist consisting of a building or structure that is neglected, damaged, dilapidated, unsecured or abandoned so as to become an attractive nuisance to children who mi
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,214 in fines
Feb 10, 2022 $2,214 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-03004 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 505.3
Failure to provide a water supply system which provides adequate volume and/or pressure at fixtures, devices, and appurtenances
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,107 in fines
Feb 10, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-03004 Bathroom Interior
IPMC § 401.2
Owner providing, occupying, or allowing occupancy of premises not in compliance with light, ventilation or space requirements of this chapter
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,179 in fines
Aug 14, 2023 $1,179 CAP 23NOIR-INS-04830 Cooking room Basement
12-G DCMR § 602.3
Failure by owner or operator of any building who rents, leases, or lets one or more dwelling units, rooming units, dormitory or guestrooms on terms, either express or implied, to supply heat during a period starting no later than Oct
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,549 in fines
Jan 26, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01687 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 604.3.1
Failure to replace electrical distribution equipment, motor circuits, power equipment, transformers, wire, cable, flexible cords, wiring devices, ground fault circuit interrupters, surge protectors, molded case circuit breakers, low-volt
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,179 in fines
Oct 6, 2023 $1,179 CAP 24NOIE-INS-00097 Rear Sleeping Room Interior
12-G DCMR § 309.1
Failure of the occupant or tenant to keep structure free from rodent infestation
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,274 in fines
Jan 26, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02458 Entire Unit 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
Jul 25, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05189 Basement Interior
12-G DCMR § 310.2
Failure to install an approved carbon monoxide alarm in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms in dwelling units located in a building containing a fuel-burning appliance or a building which has an attached garage
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,358 in fines
Nov 7, 2023 $2,358 CAP 24NOIE-INS-00586 Living room/sleeping room 1
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 · $609 in fines
Oct 9, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-00188 Cooking room Interior
12-G DCMR ?? 310.1, 310.2, 310.3, 310.4, 310.5, 310.6
Failure to install approved or properly maintain carbon monoxide detection system in compliance with the code and NFPA 720.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,499 in fines
Jul 25, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05189 Laundry room/area Interior
12-G DCMR § 307.1
Failure to provide a proper handrail for stairs having more than three risers
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
Jul 25, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06603 Utility Room Interior
IPMC § 505.2
Failure to provide a water supply that is maintained free from contamination, or failure to provide a water inlet that is located above flood level-rim of a plumbing fixture, or failure to protect with an approved atmospheric-type vacuum o
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
Jul 8, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04795 Bathroom Interior

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