1601 18 th Street SE

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23
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$28,769
Fines (last 2 yrs)
32
Total violations
$37,731
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 $604 5×
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Show details · 5 occurrences · $3,020 in fines
Dec 18, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01700 Rear Sleeping Room Interior
Aug 26, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07492 Rear Sleeping Room Interior
Sep 28, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-05849 Bathroom Interior
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Sep 28, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-05849 Sleeping Room Interior
Sep 28, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-05849 Sleeping room 2 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
avg $2,499 3×
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $7,497 in fines
Dec 18, 2025 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01146 Rear Sleeping Room Interior
Aug 26, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05751 Front Sleeping Room Interior
Aug 26, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05751 Rear Sleeping Room Interior
12-G DCMR § 704.1.3
Failure keep all required portable fire extinguishers visible and readily accessible
avg $2,499 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,998 in fines
Dec 18, 2025 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01146 Common hallway 1
Aug 26, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05751 Common hallway 1
IPMC § 304.13
Failure to maintain windows, skylights, door or frame in sound condition, good repair and weather tight
avg $625 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,250 in fines
Dec 18, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01700 Apartment Entrance Door Interior/Exterior
Aug 26, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07492 Front of building Exterior
IPMC § 305.5
Failure to maintain handrails and guards firmly fastened, in sound condition, good repair
avg $1,199 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,397 in fines
Feb 7, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIR-INS-02857 Front of building Exterior
Sep 28, 2023 $1,179 CAP 23NOIR-INS-05849 Front of building Exterior
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IPMC § 604.3
Failure to correct electrical system that constitutes a hazard to the occupants or the structure
avg $1,234 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,467 in fines
Aug 26, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05751 Bathroom Interior
May 30, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIE-INS-03395 Bathroom 1
12-G DCMR § 309.1
failure of owner to take proper precautions to prevent insect re-infestation after insect extermination
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,179 in fines
Sep 28, 2023 $1,179 CAP 23NOIR-INS-05849 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 304.6
Failure to maintain exterior walls weatherproof or properly surface coated where required to prevent deterioration
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $590 in fines
Sep 28, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-05849 Rear of building Exterior
12-G DCMR § 402.2
Failure to provide common areas and stairways with sufficient illumination
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $590 in fines
Sep 28, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-05849 Front of building Exterior
12-G DCMR § 102.2
Failure to maintain in good working order equipment, systems, devices or safeguards required by the Property Maintenance Code or previous regulation or code under which the structure or premises was constructed, altered or repaired
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,436 in fines
Feb 7, 2024 $2,436 CAP 24NOIR-INS-02857 Entrance foyer 1
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 · $1,218 in fines
May 30, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIR-INS-04866 Entire Unit 1
12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to maintain interior surfaces in good, clean, and sanitary condition and good repair
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $609 in fines
May 30, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-04866 Bathroom 1
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 · $609 in fines
May 30, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-04866 Apartment Entrance Door 1
12-G DCMR § 302.4
Failure to maintain premises or exterior property free from weeds or plant growth in excess of 8 inches
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
May 13, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIS-INS-00545 Entire 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 · $625 in fines
May 13, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04686 Front 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 · $625 in fines
Aug 8, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07003 Rear yard Exterior
IPMC § 402.3
Failure to provide sufficient illumination for the maintenance of sanitary conditions, safe occupancy, and/or safe utilization of the space, appliances, equipment, and fixtures
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Aug 26, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07492 Rear Sleeping Room Interior
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
Aug 26, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07492 Entire Unit Interior
12-G DCMR § 702.6
Failure to maintain all ?Exit? signs visible
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
Aug 26, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05751 Common hallway 1
IPMC § 305.6
Failure to maintain interior doors capable of being opened and closed properly
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $125 in fines
Dec 18, 2025 $125 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01700 Hallway Interior
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 · $1,249 in fines
Dec 18, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01700 Common hallway 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
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,499 in fines
Dec 18, 2025 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01146 Hallway Interior

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