85 Hawaii Avenue NE

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21
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$28,451
Fines (last 2 yrs)
60
Total violations
$63,333
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 $581
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Show details · 8 occurrences · $4,645 in fines
Oct 8, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00217 Bathroom 1
Oct 7, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00201 Bathroom 1
Oct 7, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00201 Cooking room 1
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Jan 19, 2022 $554 CAP 22UNIT-INS-002955 Entire Unit Interior
Jan 19, 2022 $554 CAP 22UNIT-INS-002956 Bathroom 1
Jan 19, 2022 $554 CAP 22UNIT-INS-002956 Bathroom 1
Jan 19, 2022 $554 CAP 22UNIT-INS-002956 Bathroom 1
Jan 19, 2022 $554 CAP 22UNIT-INS-002957 Bathroom 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
avg $2,440
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $9,761 in fines
Feb 9, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01917 Living room Interior
Oct 8, 2025 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00137 Living room 1
Oct 7, 2025 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00126 Living room 1
+1 more
Jan 19, 2022 $2,214 CAP 22UNIT-INS-002959 Living room 2
IPMC § 305.6
Failure to maintain interior doors capable of being opened and closed properly
avg $111
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $444 in fines
Jan 19, 2022 $111 CAP 22UNIT-INS-002956 Bathroom 1
Jan 19, 2022 $111 CAP 22UNIT-INS-002957 Apartment Entrance Door 1
Jan 19, 2022 $111 CAP 22UNIT-INS-002957 Sleeping Room 1
+1 more
Jan 19, 2022 $111 CAP 22UNIT-INS-002959 Bathroom 2
IPMC § 703.2
Failure to maintain all fire and smokestop doors in operable condition
avg $2,214
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $8,856 in fines
Jan 19, 2022 $2,214 CAP 22UNIT-INS-002955 Apartment Entrance Door 1
Jan 19, 2022 $2,214 CAP 22UNIT-INS-002956 Apartment Entrance Door 1
Jan 19, 2022 $2,214 CAP 22UNIT-INS-002958 Apartment Entrance Door 1
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Jan 19, 2022 $2,214 CAP 22UNIT-INS-002959 Apartment Entrance Door 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
avg $1,210
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $3,630 in fines
Feb 9, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01917 Cooking room Interior
Oct 8, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00137 Cooking room 1
Jan 19, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22UNIT-INS-002963 Laundry room/area Basement
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12-G DCMR 305.3
Failure to repair, remove or cover peeling, chipping, flaking or abraded paint
avg $554
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,662 in fines
Jan 19, 2022 $554 CAP 22UNIT-INS-002957 Entire Unit 2
Jan 19, 2022 $554 CAP 22UNIT-INS-002958 Bathroom 1
Jan 19, 2022 $554 CAP 22UNIT-INS-002959 Entire Unit 2
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
avg $1,107
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $3,321 in fines
Jan 19, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22UNIT-INS-002955 Kitchen 1
Jan 19, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22UNIT-INS-002956 Kitchen 1
Jan 19, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22UNIT-INS-002959 Kitchen 2
IPMC § 605.1
Failure to install electrical equipment, wiring, or appliances in a safe and approved manner
avg $554
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,108 in fines
Jan 19, 2022 $554 CAP 22UNIT-INS-002958 Bathroom 1
Jan 19, 2022 $554 CAP 22UNIT-INS-002958 Kitchen 1
IPMC § 604.3
Failure to correct electrical system that constitutes a hazard to the occupants or the structure
avg $1,107
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,214 in fines
Jan 19, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22UNIT-INS-002957 Bathroom 1
Jan 19, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22UNIT-INS-002958 Living room 1
IPMC § 502.1
Failure to maintain bathtub, shower, lavatory, water closet or kitchen sink in a sanitary, safe working condition
avg $554
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,108 in fines
Jan 19, 2022 $554 CAP 22UNIT-INS-002955 Bathroom 1
Jan 19, 2022 $554 CAP 22UNIT-INS-002956 Bathroom 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 $596
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,192 in fines
Feb 9, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02701 Bathroom Interior
Jan 19, 2022 $554 CAP 22UNIT-INS-002959 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 in each room used for sleeping purposes
avg $2,499
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,998 in fines
Oct 8, 2025 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00137 Sleeping Room 1
Oct 7, 2025 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00126 Sleeping Room 1
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 · $2,214 in fines
Jan 19, 2022 $2,214 CAP 22UNIT-INS-002963 Entire Building Interior
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 · $554 in fines
Jan 19, 2022 $554 CAP 22UNIT-INS-002963 Exterior Rear Entrance Door Exterior
IPMC § 304.2
Failure to protect exterior wood surfaces, other than decay-resistant woods, from the elements and decay by painting or other protective covering or treatment
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $554 in fines
Jan 19, 2022 $554 CAP 22UNIT-INS-002963 Entire Building Exterior
IPMC § 302.5
Failure to maintain structures and exterior property free from rodent harborage and infestation
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $554 in fines
Jan 19, 2022 $554 CAP 22UNIT-INS-002963 Entire Building Exterior
12-G DCMR § 302.4
Failure to maintain premises or exterior property free from noxious weeds or prohibited vegetative growth, as defined in 12-G DCMR § 302.4.1
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $554 in fines
Jan 19, 2022 $554 CAP 22UNIT-INS-002963 Entire Building Exterior
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
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,214 in fines
Jan 19, 2022 $2,214 CAP 22UNIT-INS-002963 Laundry room/area Basement
IPMC § 403.4
Failure to provide proper exhaust system to remove injurious, toxic, irritating or noxious fumes, gases, dusts or mists
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,107 in fines
Jan 19, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22UNIT-INS-002963 Laundry room/area Basement
12-G DCMR § 402.2
Failure to provide common areas and stairways with sufficient illumination
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $554 in fines
Jan 19, 2022 $554 CAP 22UNIT-INS-002963 Apartment Rear Entrance Door Basement
IPMC § 605.2
Failure to have at least one receptacle in every bathroom
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $554 in fines
Jan 19, 2022 $554 CAP 22UNIT-INS-002959 Bathroom 2
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 · $2,499 in fines
Oct 8, 2025 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00137 Living room 1
IPMC § 305.6
Failure to maintain interior doors that fit reasonably well within the frame
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $111 in fines
Jan 19, 2022 $111 CAP 22UNIT-INS-002957 Bathroom 1
IPMC § 605.2
Failure to have ground fault circuit interrupter protection for every new bathroom receptacle outlet
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $554 in fines
Jan 19, 2022 $554 CAP 22UNIT-INS-002956 Bathroom 1
IPMC § 304.1.1 (4)
Permitting an unsafe exterior structural condition to exist on premises wherein siding and masonry joints, including joints between the building envelope and the perimeter of windows, doors and skylights are not maintained, weather re
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
Oct 8, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00138 Apartment Entrance Door 1
IPMC § 304.13.2
Failure to maintain every window, other than a fixed window, in an easily openable manner and/or capable of being held in position by window hardware
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Oct 8, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00217 Entire Unit 1
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 · $625 in fines
Oct 8, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00218 Hallway 2
IPMC § 304.17
Failure to provide openable basement windows with protection from entry by rodents
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $125 in fines
Oct 8, 2025 $125 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00218 Basement Basement
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
Oct 7, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00201 Entire Unit 1
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
Oct 7, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00201 Cooking room 1
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 7, 2025 $125 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00197 Apartment Entrance Door 2
12-G DCMR § 310.2.1
Failure of the owner or operator of a housing business to replace or repair carbon monoxide detectors within fifteen 15 days of receipt of notification from occupant or tenant that replacement or repairs are needed
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,499 in fines
Oct 7, 2025 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00126 Living room 1
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 · $1,249 in fines
Oct 8, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00218 Entire Building Entire Building

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