4845 W Street NW

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10
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$25,490
Fines (last 2 yrs)
10
Open violations
$25,490
Fines on open violations
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Violations

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 $2,549 4×
+ I can confirm this is still happening
Show details · 4 occurrences · $10,196 in fines
Oct 15, 2026 $2,549 CAP 27A-CNT-00109 Hallway 1
Oct 15, 2026 $2,549 CAP 27A-CNT-00109 Hallway 1
Oct 15, 2026 $2,549 CAP 27A-CNT-00109 Hallway 2
+1 more
Oct 15, 2026 $2,549 CAP 27A-CNT-00109 Hallway 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 $2,549 4×
+ I can confirm this is still happening
Show details · 4 occurrences · $10,196 in fines
Oct 15, 2026 $2,549 CAP 27A-CNT-00109 Sleeping Room 3
Oct 15, 2026 $2,549 CAP 27A-CNT-00109 Sleeping Room 3
Oct 15, 2026 $2,549 CAP 27A-CNT-00109 Front Sleeping Room Interior
+1 more
Oct 15, 2026 $2,549 CAP 27A-CNT-00109 Rear Sleeping Room Interior
12-G DCMR ?? 310.1, 310.2, 310.3, 310.4, 310.5, 310.6
Failure to install approved or properly maintain carbon monoxide detection system in compliance with the code and NFPA 720.
avg $2,549 2×
+ I can confirm this is still happening
Show details · 2 occurrences · $5,098 in fines
Oct 15, 2026 $2,549 CAP 27A-CNT-00109 Hallway 2
Oct 15, 2026 $2,549 CAP 27A-CNT-00109 Basement Basement to 1st Floor

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