1330 Congress Street SE

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22
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$21,383
Fines (last 2 yrs)
37
Total violations
$31,762
Total fines
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Violations

12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to correct cracked or loose plaster, holes, decayed wood, water damage and/or other defective surface conditions
avg $612 11×
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Show details · 11 occurrences · $6,735 in fines
Jan 20, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02295 Bathroom 1
Jan 20, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02295 Entrance foyer 1
Jan 20, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02295 Entrance foyer 1
+8 more
Jan 20, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02295 Stairwell 1st to 2nd Floor
Jan 20, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02295 Bathroom 2
Jan 20, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02295 Center Sleeping Room 2
Jan 20, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02295 Hallway 2
Jan 16, 2024 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-02277 Bathroom Basement
Jan 16, 2024 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-02277 Living room Interior
Jan 16, 2024 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-02277 Sleeping room 1 Interior
Jan 16, 2024 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-02277 Sleeping room 2 Interior
IPMC § 305.1
Failure to maintain interior of structure and equipment therein in good repair, structurally sound and in sanitary condition
avg $1,187
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Show details · 5 occurrences · $5,934 in fines
Dec 20, 2024 $1,218 CAP 25NOIR-INS-01537 Living room Interior
Jan 16, 2024 $1,179 CAP 24NOIR-INS-02277 Bathroom 1
Jan 16, 2024 $1,179 CAP 24NOIR-INS-02277 Bathroom Interior
+2 more
Jan 16, 2024 $1,179 CAP 24NOIR-INS-02277 Cooking room Interior
Jan 16, 2024 $1,179 CAP 24NOIR-INS-02277 Living room Interior
12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to maintain interior surfaces in good, clean, and sanitary condition and good repair
avg $625
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,875 in fines
Jan 20, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02295 Cooking room 1
Jan 20, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02295 Front Sleeping Room 2
Jan 20, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02295 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 304.13
Failure to maintain windows, skylights, door or frame in sound condition, good repair and weather tight
avg $596
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,789 in fines
Dec 20, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-01537 Apartment Rear Entrance Door Interior
Jan 16, 2024 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-02277 Apartment Entrance Door Interior
Jan 16, 2024 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-02277 Sleeping room 2 Interior
IPMC § 305.6
Failure to maintain interior doors that fit reasonably well within the frame
avg $118
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $354 in fines
Jan 16, 2024 $118 CAP 24NOIR-INS-02277 Hallway 2
Jan 16, 2024 $118 CAP 24NOIR-INS-02277 Sleeping room 1 2
Jan 16, 2024 $118 CAP 24NOIR-INS-02277 Utility Closet Interior
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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
avg $125
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $250 in fines
Jan 20, 2026 $125 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02295 Entrance foyer 1
Jan 20, 2026 $125 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02295 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 $2,499
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,998 in fines
Jan 21, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-01522 Left Sleeping Room 2
Jan 21, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-01522 Right Sleeping Room 2
IPMC § 601.2
Failure by owner to provide or maintain the required mechanical and electrical facilities
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
Jan 20, 2026 $1,249 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01573 Utility Closet 2
IPMC § 304.2
Failure to stabilize and coat all surfaces with rust or corrosion to inhibit future rust and corrosion
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Jan 20, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02294 Front of building Exterior
IPMC § 505.4
Failure to properly install or maintain water heating facilities
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
Jan 20, 2026 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02295 Utility Closet 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 on the ceiling or wall outside of each separate s
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,499 in fines
Jan 21, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-01522 Hallway 1
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
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,218 in fines
Dec 20, 2024 $1,218 CAP 25NOIE-INS-01108 Kitchen Interior
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 · $1,218 in fines
Dec 20, 2024 $1,218 CAP 25NOIR-INS-01537 Living room Interior
12-G DCMR § 309.1
Failure of the owner to keep structure free from rodent infestation
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,179 in fines
Jan 16, 2024 $1,179 CAP 24NOIR-INS-02277 Entire Unit 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 · $590 in fines
Jan 16, 2024 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-02277 Living room Interior

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