1549 Montana Avenue NE

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Violations (last 2 yrs)
$638
Fines (last 2 yrs)
13
Open violations
$14,771
Fines on open violations
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Violations

IPMC § 601.2
Owner occupying or permitting another person to occupy the structure or premise where the required electrical and/or mechanical facilities are not properly maintained.
avg $1,047 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,094 in fines
Nov 3, 2020 $1,047 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-00811 Eating room Interior
Nov 3, 2020 $1,047 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-00811 Sleeping Room 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 · $638 in fines
Jan 21, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIS-INS-00070 Front of building Exterior
12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to correct cracked or loose plaster, holes, decayed wood, water damage and/or other defective surface conditions
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $524 in fines
Nov 3, 2020 $524 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-00811 Bathroom 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
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,093 in fines
Nov 3, 2020 $2,093 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-00811 Entire Unit Interior
12-G DCMR § 402.2
Failure to provide common areas and stairways with sufficient illumination
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $524 in fines
Nov 3, 2020 $524 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-00811 Common hallway 1st to 2nd Floor
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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.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $524 in fines
Nov 3, 2020 $524 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-00811 Kitchen 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
Nov 3, 2020 $2,093 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-00811 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
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,093 in fines
Nov 3, 2020 $2,093 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-00811 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
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,093 in fines
Nov 3, 2020 $2,093 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-00811 Sleeping Room Interior
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 · $524 in fines
Nov 3, 2020 $524 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-00811 Rear Entrance Door Interior
IPMC § 304.15
Failure to maintain exterior doors, door assemblies, operator systems, if provided, and/or hardware in good condition.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $524 in fines
Nov 3, 2020 $524 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-00811 Front Entrance Door Interior
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 · $1,047 in fines
Nov 3, 2020 $1,047 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-00811 Living room Interior
1 violation closed by DOB

These no longer appear on DC's list of open violations, so they aren't counted anywhere else on this page.

IPMC § 302.7
Failure to maintain all accessory structures, including detached garages, fences and walls structurally sound and in good repair
Show details · 1 occurrence · $638 in fines
Jan 27, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02524 Front yard Exterior

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