2431 Alabama Avenue SE

Ward 8 ANC 8B 13 units Built c. 1950 Map ↗ Nearby buildings → Print flyer ↗
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12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to correct cracked or loose plaster, holes, decayed wood, water damage and/or other defective surface conditions
avg $532 10×
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Show details · 10 occurrences · $5,316 in fines
Feb 2, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-02790 Bathroom Interior
Aug 5, 2021 $530 CAP 21UNIT-INS-006894 Bathroom 1
Nov 27, 2020 $524 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-01365 Bathroom Interior
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Nov 27, 2020 $524 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-01365 Cooking room Interior
Nov 27, 2020 $524 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-01365 Sleeping Room Interior
May 6, 2020 $524 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-03548 Common hallway 3
May 6, 2020 $524 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-03548 Entrance foyer Basement to 1st Floor
Jan 31, 2019 $519 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-02225 Bathroom
Jan 31, 2019 $519 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-02225 Common Hallway
Jan 31, 2019 $519 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-02225 Hallway
IPMC § 704.1
Failure to maintain in operable condition all systems, devices and equipment to detect a fire, actuate an alarm, or suppress or control a fire or any combination thereof in accordance with the Fire Code
avg $2,198
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Show details · 6 occurrences · $13,188 in fines
Dec 28, 2022 $2,214 CAP 23NOIE-INS-03930 Common hallway 1
Dec 28, 2022 $2,214 CAP 23NOIE-INS-03930 Common hallway 2
Dec 28, 2022 $2,214 CAP 23NOIE-INS-03930 Common hallway 3
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Dec 28, 2022 $2,214 CAP 23NOIE-INS-03930 Common hallway Basement
Dec 27, 2022 $2,214 CAP 23NOIE-INS-03912 Common hallway 1st to 2nd Floor
Aug 5, 2021 $2,118 CAP 21UNIT-INS-006888 Hallway 1
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 $2,113
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Show details · 5 occurrences · $10,565 in fines
Aug 5, 2021 $2,118 CAP 21UNIT-INS-006888 Sleeping Room 1
Aug 5, 2021 $2,118 CAP 21UNIT-INS-006891 Sleeping Room 1
Aug 5, 2021 $2,118 CAP 21UNIT-INS-006894 Sleeping Room 1
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Apr 5, 2021 $2,118 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-04063 Sleeping Room Interior
Nov 27, 2020 $2,093 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-01365 Sleeping Room Interior
IPMC § 604.3
Failure to correct electrical system that constitutes a hazard to the occupants or the structure
avg $1,057
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Show details · 5 occurrences · $5,283 in fines
Aug 5, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21UNIT-INS-006888 Kitchen 1
Aug 5, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21UNIT-INS-006891 Hallway 1
Aug 5, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21UNIT-INS-006894 Hallway 1
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Apr 5, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-04063 Entire Unit Interior
Dec 4, 2020 $1,047 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-01508 Bathroom Interior
IPMC § 304.2
Failure to eliminate and repaint surfaces with peeling, flaking or chipped paint
avg $529
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Show details · 5 occurrences · $2,644 in fines
Aug 5, 2021 $530 CAP 21UNIT-INS-006888 Bathroom 1
Aug 5, 2021 $530 CAP 21UNIT-INS-006891 Bathroom 1
Aug 5, 2021 $530 CAP 21UNIT-INS-006894 Bathroom 1
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Aug 5, 2021 $530 CAP 21UNIT-INS-006894 Living room 1
May 6, 2020 $524 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-03548 Common hallway 2
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IPMC § 502.1
Failure to maintain bathtub, shower, lavatory, water closet or kitchen sink in a sanitary, safe working condition
avg $527
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $2,108 in fines
Aug 5, 2021 $530 CAP 21UNIT-INS-006888 Bathroom 1
Aug 5, 2021 $530 CAP 21UNIT-INS-006891 Bathroom 1
Nov 27, 2020 $524 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-01365 Bathroom Interior
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Nov 27, 2020 $524 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-01365 Cooking room Interior
12-G DCMR § 704.1.3
Failure keep all required portable fire extinguishers visible and readily accessible
avg $2,099
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $8,397 in fines
Apr 5, 2021 $2,118 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-04063 Entire Unit Interior
May 6, 2020 $2,093 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-03548 Common hallway 1
May 6, 2020 $2,093 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-03548 Common hallway 2
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May 6, 2020 $2,093 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-03548 Common hallway 3
IPMC § 601.2
Failure by owner to provide or maintain the required mechanical and electrical facilities
avg $1,096
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $4,383 in fines
Feb 2, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIE-INS-01977 Entire Unit Interior
Aug 5, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21UNIT-INS-006891 Bathroom 1
Aug 5, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21UNIT-INS-006891 Kitchen 1
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Dec 4, 2020 $1,047 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-01508 Entire Unit Interior
D.C. Official Code § 47-2851.02(a)
(engaging in business [apartment house] without a housing: residential license endorsement)
avg $2,214
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $6,642 in fines
Jan 5, 2023 $2,214 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01595
Dec 28, 2022 $2,214 CAP 23NOIE-INS-03930
Dec 27, 2022 $2,214 CAP 23NOIE-INS-03912
IPMC § 605.2
Failure to have receptacle outlets with the appropriate faceplate covers for the location
avg $528
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,584 in fines
Apr 5, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-04063 Bathroom Interior
Apr 5, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-04063 Kitchen Interior
Dec 4, 2020 $524 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-01508 Entire Unit Interior
12-G DCMR § 704.1.3
Failure to keep all required portable fire extinguishers maintained in an efficient and safe operating condition
avg $2,214
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $6,642 in fines
Dec 28, 2022 $2,214 CAP 23NOIE-INS-03930 Common hallway 1st to 2nd Floor
Dec 28, 2022 $2,214 CAP 23NOIE-INS-03930 Common hallway 2nd to 3rd Floor
Dec 28, 2022 $2,214 CAP 23NOIE-INS-03930 Common hallway Interior
IPMC § 304.13
Failure to maintain windows, skylights, door or frame in sound condition, good repair and weather tight
avg $554
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,663 in fines
Feb 2, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-02790 Apartment Entrance Door Interior
Aug 5, 2021 $530 CAP 21UNIT-INS-006888 Apartment Entrance Door 1
Nov 27, 2020 $524 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-01365 Living room Interior
IPMC § 504.1
Failure to properly install and maintain a plumbing fixture in working order
avg $530
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,590 in fines
Aug 5, 2021 $530 CAP 21UNIT-INS-006888 Bathroom 1
Aug 5, 2021 $530 CAP 21UNIT-INS-006888 Bathroom 1
Aug 5, 2021 $530 CAP 21UNIT-INS-006891 Bathroom 1
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 $106
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $318 in fines
Aug 5, 2021 $106 CAP 21UNIT-INS-006888 Living room/sleeping room 1
Aug 5, 2021 $106 CAP 21UNIT-INS-006891 Living room/sleeping room 1
Aug 5, 2021 $106 CAP 21UNIT-INS-006894 Living room/sleeping room 1
IPMC § 305.1
Failure to maintain interior of structure and equipment therein in good repair, structurally sound and in sanitary condition
avg $1,133
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,265 in fines
Feb 2, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIR-INS-02790 Cooking room Interior
Nov 27, 2020 $1,047 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-01365 Cooking room 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
avg $2,154
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,307 in fines
Dec 27, 2022 $2,214 CAP 23NOIE-INS-03912 Common hallway Interior
Nov 27, 2020 $2,093 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-01365 Entire Unit 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 on the ceiling or wall outside of each separate s
avg $2,154
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,307 in fines
Dec 27, 2022 $2,214 CAP 23NOIE-INS-03912 Common hallway Interior
Nov 27, 2020 $2,093 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-01365 Hallway Interior
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.
avg $530
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,060 in fines
Aug 5, 2021 $530 CAP 21UNIT-INS-006891 Kitchen 1
Aug 5, 2021 $530 CAP 21UNIT-INS-006894 Kitchen 1
IPMC § 605.1
Failure to install electrical equipment, wiring, or appliances in a safe and approved manner
avg $524
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,048 in fines
May 6, 2020 $524 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-03548 Common hallway 1
May 6, 2020 $524 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-03548 Common hallway 2
12-G DCMR § 704.5.2
Failure to install an approved permanent sign adjacent to each manual fire alarm box that reads: “WHEN ALARM SOUNDS CALL FIRE DEPARTMENT,” where fire alarm systems are not monitored by a supervising station
avg $1,047
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,094 in fines
May 6, 2020 $1,047 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-03548 Common hallway 1
May 6, 2020 $1,047 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-03548 Common hallway 2
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 $524
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,048 in fines
May 6, 2020 $524 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-03548 Front of building Exterior
May 6, 2020 $524 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-03548 Laundry room/area Interior
IPMC § 502.1
Failure to provide dwelling unit with its own bath tub or shower
avg $530
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,060 in fines
Apr 5, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-04063 Bathroom Interior
Apr 5, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-04063 Kitchen Interior
12-G DCMR §§ 108.1.1 and 108.1.1.5 (10)
Allowing a dangerous structure or premises to exist consisting of any building or structure that is determined by the code official to be a threat to life or health because of a lack of sufficient or proper fir
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,118 in fines
Apr 5, 2021 $2,118 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-04063 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
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $530 in fines
Apr 5, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-04063 Laundry room/area Interior
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 · $530 in fines
Apr 5, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-04063 Bathroom Interior
IPMC § 305.6
Failure to maintain interior doors capable of being opened and closed properly
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $105 in fines
Dec 4, 2020 $105 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-01508 Apartment Entrance Door 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.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,093 in fines
Dec 4, 2020 $2,093 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-01508 Utility Room Interior
12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to maintain interior surfaces in good, clean, and sanitary condition and good repair
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $524 in fines
May 6, 2020 $524 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-03548 Common hallway 3
12-G DCMR § 702.4
Failure of the owner to keep fire escapes, stairways, and other egress facilities in a good state of repair, painted and free from obstruction
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,093 in fines
May 6, 2020 $2,093 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-03548 Common hallway 3
12-G DCMR § 304.3
Failure to display street number of premises in conformance with the requirements of 12-A DCMR § 118
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $105 in fines
May 6, 2020 $105 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-03548 Front of building Exterior
12-G DCMR § 102.2
Failure to maintain in good working order equipment, systems, devices or safeguards required by the Property Maintenance Code or previous regulation or code under which the structure or premises was constructed, altered or repaired
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,075 in fines
Jan 31, 2019 $2,075 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-02225 Cooking Room
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 · $519 in fines
Jan 31, 2019 $519 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-02225 Entrance Door 1
IPMC § 505.4
Failure to properly install or maintain water heating facilities
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,059 in fines
Aug 5, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21UNIT-INS-006894 Kitchen 1
IPMC § 703.2
Failure to maintain all fire and smokestop doors in operable condition
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,118 in fines
Aug 5, 2021 $2,118 CAP 21UNIT-INS-006894 Apartment Entrance Door 1
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 · $1,059 in fines
Aug 5, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21UNIT-INS-006891 Sleeping Room 1
12-G DCMR § 704.4.4
Tampered with, removed, destroyed, disconnected, or removed the batteries from any installed smoke alarm, outside the course of an authorized inspection, maintenance or replacement of the alarm
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,118 in fines
Aug 5, 2021 $2,118 CAP 21UNIT-INS-006891 Hallway 1
IPMC § 501.2
Owner occupying or allowing any person to occupy the premises or structure when the structure lacks the required plumbing fixtures or plumbing facilities or the plumbing fixtures or plumbing facilities are not properly maintained.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,059 in fines
Aug 5, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21UNIT-INS-006891 Bathroom 1
IPMC § 501.2
Failure by owner to provide required plumbing facilities and plumbing fixtures in a dwelling unit.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,059 in fines
Aug 5, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21UNIT-INS-006891 Bathroom 1
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 · $530 in fines
Aug 5, 2021 $530 CAP 21UNIT-INS-006891 Bathroom 1
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 · $1,107 in fines
Dec 27, 2022 $1,107 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01477 Entire Unit 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
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,107 in fines
Dec 27, 2022 $1,107 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01477 Apartment Entrance Door 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.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,214 in fines
Dec 27, 2022 $2,214 CAP 23NOIE-INS-03912 Entire Unit Interior
12-G DCMR § 702.7
Failure to provide the interior and exterior of all stairway doors with signage as required by the Building Code
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,107 in fines
Dec 28, 2022 $1,107 CAP 23NOIE-INS-03930 Common hallway Interior
12-G DCMR § 305.4
Failure to maintain stairs and/or other walking surfaces in sound condition, good repair and free from hazardous conditions
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,218 in fines
Feb 2, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIR-INS-02790 Cooking room Interior
12-G DCMR § 704.3.2
Failure to install an approved permanent sign adjacent to each manual fire alarm box that reads: ?WHEN ALARM SOUNDS CALL FIRE DEPARTMENT,? where fire alarm systems are not monitored by a supervising station
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,218 in fines
Feb 2, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIE-INS-01977 Common hallway Interior
12-G DCMR § 704.1.3
Failure maintain fire extinguishers in accordance with NFPA 10 as referenced in the Fire Code
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,436 in fines
Feb 2, 2024 $2,436 CAP 24NOIE-INS-01977 Common hallway Interior
12-G DCMR § 702.6
(Failure to keep all illuminated ?Exit? signs illuminated when the building is occupied
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,218 in fines
Feb 2, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIE-INS-01977 Common hallway Interior

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