1012 S Street NW

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26
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$29,314
Fines (last 2 yrs)
26
Open violations
$29,314
Fines on open violations
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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 $638 5×
+ I can confirm this is still happening
Show details · 5 occurrences · $3,190 in fines
Oct 20, 2026 $638 CAP 27NOIR-INS-00610 Cooking room Interior
Oct 20, 2026 $638 CAP 27NOIR-INS-00610 Cooking room Interior
Jun 2, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-05677 Basement Basement
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Jun 2, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-05677 Basement Basement
Jun 2, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-05677 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 601.2
Failure by owner to provide or maintain the required mechanical and electrical facilities
avg $1,274 3×
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $3,822 in fines
Oct 20, 2026 $1,274 CAP 27NOIE-INS-00194 Basement Interior
Oct 20, 2026 $1,274 CAP 27NOIE-INS-00194 Eating room Interior
Oct 20, 2026 $1,274 CAP 27NOIE-INS-00194 Right Sleeping Room Interior
12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to maintain interior surfaces in good, clean, and sanitary condition and good repair
avg $638 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,276 in fines
Oct 20, 2026 $638 CAP 27NOIR-INS-00610 Bathroom 2
Oct 20, 2026 $638 CAP 27NOIR-INS-00610 Right Sleeping Room 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
avg $1,274 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,548 in fines
Oct 20, 2026 $1,274 CAP 27NOIR-INS-00610 Eating room Interior
Oct 20, 2026 $1,274 CAP 27NOIR-INS-00610 Rear Sleeping Room Interior
12-G DCMR § 307.1
Failure to provide a proper handrail for stairs having more than three risers
avg $1,274 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,548 in fines
Oct 20, 2026 $1,274 CAP 27NOIR-INS-00610 Basement Areaway Exterior
Jun 2, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-05677 Basement Basement to 1st Floor
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IPMC § 305.5
Failure to maintain handrails and guards firmly fastened, in sound condition, good repair
avg $1,274 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,548 in fines
Oct 20, 2026 $1,274 CAP 27NOIR-INS-00610 Stairwell Basement to 1st Floor
Jun 2, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-05677 Stairwell 1st to 2nd Floor
IPMC § 305.1
Failure to maintain interior of structure and equipment therein in good repair, structurally sound and in sanitary condition
avg $1,274 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,548 in fines
Jun 2, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-05677 Sleeping Room 2
Jun 2, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-05677 Sleeping room 1 2
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.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,549 in fines
Oct 20, 2026 $2,549 CAP 27A-CNT-00180 Basement 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 · $2,549 in fines
Oct 20, 2026 $2,549 CAP 27A-CNT-00180 Hallway 2
IPMC § 304.1.1 (12)
Permitting an unsafe exterior structural condition to exist on premises wherein exterior stairs, decks, porches, balconies and all similar appurtenances attached thereto, including guards and handrails, are not structurally sound, n
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,274 in fines
Oct 20, 2026 $1,274 CAP 27NOIE-INS-00194 Front of building Exterior
12-G DCMR § 102.5
Failure to make repairs, maintenance work, alterations or installations caused directly or indirectly by the enforcement of the Property Maintenance Code in a workmanlike manner
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,274 in fines
Jun 2, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-05677 Entire Unit 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
Jun 2, 2026 $638 CAP 26A-DOB-00315 Rear yard Exterior
IPMC § 302.7
Failure to maintain all accessory structures, including detached garages, fences and walls structurally sound and in good repair
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $638 in fines
Jun 2, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-05677 Rear yard Exterior
IPMC § 304.12
failure to maintain handrails and guards in a firmly fastened manner, good condition and/ or capable of supporting normally imposed loads
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,274 in fines
Jun 2, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-05677 Rear yard Exterior
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 · $638 in fines
Jun 2, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-05677 Sleeping Room 2

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