1300 Congress Street SE

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34
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$39,629
Fines (last 2 yrs)
34
Total violations
$39,629
Total fines
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Violations

IPMC § 605.1
Failure to install electrical equipment, wiring, or appliances in a safe and approved manner
avg $625 6×
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Show details · 6 occurrences · $3,750 in fines
Jan 9, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01478 Hallway 3
Jan 9, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01480 Cooking room 2
Jan 9, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01481 Hallway 1
+3 more
Jan 9, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01482 Cooking room 1
Jan 9, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01483 Cooking room 2
Jan 9, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01483 Cooking room 2
IPMC § 505.4
Failure to properly install or maintain water heating facilities
avg $1,249 6×
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Show details · 6 occurrences · $7,494 in fines
Jan 9, 2026 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02156 Utility Closet 3
Jan 9, 2026 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02159 Utility Closet 1
Jan 9, 2026 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02160 Utility Closet 1
+3 more
Jan 9, 2026 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02161 Utility Closet 3
Jan 9, 2026 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02162 Utility Closet 1
Jan 9, 2026 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02163 Utility Closet 6
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 $2,499 4×
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $9,996 in fines
Jan 9, 2026 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01478 Right Sleeping Room 3
Oct 16, 2025 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00245 Center Sleeping Room Interior
Oct 16, 2025 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00245 Front Sleeping Room Interior
+1 more
Oct 16, 2025 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00245 Rear Sleeping Room 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 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,250 in fines
Feb 12, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02848 Common hallway 2nd to 3rd Floor
Mar 25, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03547 Utility Room 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.
avg $1,249 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,498 in fines
Jan 9, 2026 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02156 Utility Closet 3
Jan 9, 2026 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02160 Utility Closet 1
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12-G DCMR § 309.1
Failure to promptly exterminate structures in which rodents are found by approved processes
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
Mar 25, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03547 Entire Unit Interior
12-G DCMR § 309.1
Failure to promptly exterminate structures in which insects are found by approved processes
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Mar 25, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03547 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 305.1
Failure to maintain interior of structure and equipment therein in good repair, structurally sound and in sanitary condition
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
Mar 25, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03547 Cooking room 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 · $125 in fines
Oct 16, 2025 $125 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00388 Front Sleeping Room Interior
IPMC § 302.5
Failure to take proper precautions after pest elimination to eliminate rodent harborage and prevent re-infestation
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Oct 16, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00388 Cooking room Interior
IPMC § 403.5
Failure to provide proper and independent exhaust system for clothes dryer
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
Oct 16, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00245 Laundry room/area Interior
IPMC § 305.2
Failure to maintain structural members structurally sound and capable of supporting the imposed loads
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
Oct 16, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00245 Cooking room 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 · $2,499 in fines
Jan 9, 2026 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01482 Hallway 1
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
Feb 12, 2026 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02848 Rear of building Exterior
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 · $1,274 in fines
Feb 12, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02848 Common hallway 3
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
Feb 12, 2026 $125 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02848 Common hallway 2
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 · $625 in fines
Feb 12, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02848 Common hallway 2
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 · $1,249 in fines
Feb 12, 2026 $1,249 CAP 26NOIE-INS-02024 Common hallway Basement
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 12, 2026 $1,249 CAP 26NOIE-INS-02024 Front of building 1

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