1313 Columbia Road NW

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21
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$19,191
Fines (last 2 yrs)
33
Total violations
$28,156
Total fines
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Violations

12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to maintain interior surfaces in good, clean, and sanitary condition and good repair
avg $590
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Show details · 5 occurrences · $2,950 in fines
Nov 20, 2023 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-01130 Bathroom Interior
Nov 20, 2023 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-01130 Sleeping room 2 Interior
Apr 7, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02773 Living room 1
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Apr 7, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02773 Sleeping room 2 1
Apr 7, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02773 Utility Closet 1
12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to correct cracked or loose plaster, holes, decayed wood, water damage and/or other defective surface conditions
avg $635
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $2,539 in fines
Jan 22, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02386 Bathroom Interior
Jan 22, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02386 Living room Interior
Jan 22, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02386 Right Sleeping Room Interior
+1 more
Aug 19, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07283 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 in each room used for sleeping purposes
avg $2,549
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $7,647 in fines
Jan 22, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01635 Center Sleeping Room Interior
Jan 22, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01635 Rear Sleeping Room Interior
Jan 22, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01635 Right Sleeping Room Interior
IPMC § 305.1
Failure to maintain interior of structure and equipment therein in good repair, structurally sound and in sanitary condition
avg $1,242
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $3,727 in fines
Jan 22, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02386 Bathroom Interior
Jan 22, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02386 Hallway Interior
Apr 7, 2023 $1,179 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02773 Utility Closet 1
IPMC § 305.6
Failure to maintain interior doors capable of being opened and closed properly
avg $127
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $381 in fines
Jan 22, 2026 $128 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02386 Living room Interior
Jan 22, 2026 $128 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02386 Rear Sleeping Room Interior
Aug 19, 2025 $125 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07283 Entire Unit Interior
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IPMC § 302.5
Failure to take proper precautions after pest elimination to eliminate rodent harborage and prevent re-infestation
avg $590
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,770 in fines
Nov 20, 2023 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-01130 Entire Unit Interior
Apr 7, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02773 Entire Unit 1
Apr 7, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02776 Entire Unit 3
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 $1,262
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,523 in fines
Jan 22, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02386 Living room Interior
Aug 19, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07283 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 305.6
Failure to maintain interior doors that fit reasonably well within the frame
avg $123
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $246 in fines
Jan 22, 2026 $128 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02386 Living room Interior
Apr 7, 2023 $118 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02773 Utility Closet 1
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 · $1,274 in fines
Jan 22, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01635 Common Area 1
IPMC § 502.1
Failure to maintain bathtub, shower, lavatory, water closet or kitchen sink in a sanitary, safe working condition
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $638 in fines
Jan 22, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02386 Bathroom Interior
IPMC § 605.2
Failure to have receptacle outlets with the appropriate faceplate covers for the location
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $638 in fines
Jan 22, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02386 Bathroom 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
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $125 in fines
Aug 19, 2025 $125 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07283 Entire Unit Exterior
IPMC § 304.13.1
Failure to maintain glazing materials free from cracks and holes
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $125 in fines
Aug 19, 2025 $125 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07283 Sleeping room 2 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
Aug 19, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07283 Sleeping room 2 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
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,358 in fines
Apr 7, 2023 $2,358 CAP 23NOIE-INS-04909 Sleeping room 2 1
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
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $590 in fines
Apr 7, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02773 Living room 1

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