1362 Congress Street SE

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36
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$39,661
Fines (last 2 yrs)
52
Total violations
$54,086
Total fines
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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 $606 9×
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Show details · 9 occurrences · $5,452 in fines
Feb 25, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03243 Bathroom 2
Feb 25, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03243 Bathroom 2
Feb 25, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03243 Sleeping room 2 2
+6 more
Jan 22, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02405 Living room Basement
Jan 22, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02408 Utility Closet 1
Jul 10, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06217 Living room Interior
Jul 10, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06217 Sleeping room 1 Interior
Jul 25, 2019 $519 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-04999 Cooking room Interior
Jul 25, 2019 $519 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-04999 Sleeping room 1 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
avg $1,195 6×
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Show details · 6 occurrences · $7,170 in fines
Feb 25, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03243 Hallway 1
Feb 25, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03243 Kitchen 1
Feb 25, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03243 Stairwell 1st to 2nd Floor
+3 more
Feb 25, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03243 Bathroom 2
Jul 25, 2019 $1,037 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-04999 Cooking room Interior
Jul 25, 2019 $1,037 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-04999 Hallway Interior
IPMC § 305.1
Failure to maintain interior of structure and equipment therein in good repair, structurally sound and in sanitary condition
avg $1,217 5×
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Show details · 5 occurrences · $6,083 in fines
Feb 25, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03243 Bathroom 2
Feb 25, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03243 Bathroom 2
Jan 22, 2026 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02406 Cooking room Basement
+2 more
Jan 22, 2026 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02406 Cooking room Basement
Jul 25, 2019 $1,037 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-04999 Cooking room Interior
IPMC § 304.13
Failure to maintain windows, skylights, door or frame in sound condition, good repair and weather tight
avg $620 4×
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $2,478 in fines
Feb 25, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03243 Apartment Entrance Door 1
Jan 22, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02408 Eating room 1
Jan 22, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02408 Front Sleeping Room 2
+1 more
Oct 3, 2023 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-00081 Apartment Rear Entrance Door 1
IPMC § 502.1
Failure to maintain bathtub, shower, lavatory, water closet or kitchen sink in a sanitary, safe working condition
avg $599 4×
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $2,394 in fines
Jan 22, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02405 Bathroom Basement
Jan 22, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02406 Bathroom Basement
Jan 22, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02406 Cooking room Basement
+1 more
Jul 25, 2019 $519 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-04999 Bathroom Interior
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IPMC § 601.2
Failure by owner to provide or maintain the required mechanical and electrical facilities
avg $1,143 4×
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $4,572 in fines
Jan 22, 2026 $1,249 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01651 Utility Closet Basement
Jul 10, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04961 Living room Interior
Jul 25, 2019 $1,037 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-04999 Bathroom Interior
+1 more
Jul 25, 2019 $1,037 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-04999 Cooking room Interior
IPMC § 304.2
Failure to stabilize and coat all surfaces with rust or corrosion to inhibit future rust and corrosion
avg $629 3×
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,888 in fines
Feb 25, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03243 Apartment Entrance Door Exterior
Jan 22, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02407 Front of building Exterior
Jan 22, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02407 Front of building Exterior
12-G DCMR § 704.2
Failure to install or maintain single- or multiple-station smoke alarms in Groups R-2, R-3, and R-4, and dwellings not regulated as Group R occupancies, regardless of occupant load on the ceiling or wall outside of each separate sleepi
avg $2,075 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,150 in fines
Jul 25, 2019 $2,075 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-04999 Common hallway Interior
Jul 25, 2019 $2,075 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-04999 Living room Interior
12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to maintain interior surfaces in good, clean, and sanitary condition and good repair
avg $572 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,144 in fines
Jan 22, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02406 Cooking room Basement
Jul 25, 2019 $519 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-04999 Cooking room Interior
IPMC § 305.5
Failure to maintain handrails and guards firmly fastened, in sound condition, good repair
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,037 in fines
Jul 25, 2019 $1,037 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-04999 Stairwell Interior
IPMC § 305.6
Failure to maintain interior doors that are securely attached to jambs, headers or tracks as intended by the manufacturer of the attachment hardware
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $104 in fines
Jul 25, 2019 $104 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-04999 Living room Interior
IPMC § 305.6
Failure to maintain interior doors capable of being opened and closed properly
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $104 in fines
Jul 25, 2019 $104 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-04999 Apartment Entrance Door Interior
12-G DCMR § 309.1
failure of owner to take proper precautions to prevent rodent re-infestation after rodent extermination
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,179 in fines
Oct 3, 2023 $1,179 CAP 24NOIR-INS-00081 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 505.4
Failure to properly install or maintain water heating facilities
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
Jan 22, 2026 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02408 Utility Closet 1
IPMC § 605.1
Failure to install electrical equipment, wiring, or appliances in a safe and approved manner
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Jan 22, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01651 Cooking room Basement
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
Jan 22, 2026 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01651 Cooking room Basement
12-G DCMR § 308.3.1
Failure of the owner of a dwelling to supply either an approved mechanical food waste grinder in each dwelling unit or an approved leak-proof, covered, outside garbage container
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $638 in fines
Feb 23, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIS-INS-00153 Kitchen 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
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,549 in fines
Feb 25, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-02350 Sleeping room 2 2
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
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,274 in fines
Feb 25, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIE-INS-02350 Kitchen 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 on the ceiling or wall outside of each separate s
+ I can confirm this is still happening
Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,499 in fines
Apr 6, 2026 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-03016 Hallway Basement
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 · $2,499 in fines
Apr 6, 2026 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-03016 Front Sleeping Room Basement
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
Apr 9, 2026 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-03050 Cooking room 1

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