1221 Half Street SW

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10
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$8,182
Fines (last 2 yrs)
24
Total violations
$19,548
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 $583
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Show details · 5 occurrences · $2,913 in fines
Nov 3, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00813 Cooking room 1
Jun 27, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-03827 Hallway 2
Jun 27, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-03827 Sleeping room 2 2
+2 more
Dec 27, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01470 Hallway 1st to 2nd Floor
Dec 27, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01470 Sleeping room 2 2
IPMC § 304.13
Failure to maintain windows, skylights, door or frame in sound condition, good repair and weather tight
avg $612
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Show details · 5 occurrences · $3,058 in fines
Nov 3, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00813 Cooking room 1
Jul 18, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06429 Apartment Rear Entrance Door 1
Sep 9, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-06732 Entrance door 1
+2 more
Sep 9, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-06732 Sleeping room 1 2
Jun 27, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-03827 Apartment Entrance Door Interior/Exterior
IPMC § 605.2
Failure to have at least one grounded-type receptacle or a receptacle with a ground fault circuit interrupter in every laundry area
avg $572
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,144 in fines
Jun 27, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-03827 Laundry room/area 1
Dec 27, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01470 Laundry room/area Interior
IPMC § 304.13.2
Failure to maintain every window, other than a fixed window, in an easily openable manner and/or capable of being held in position by window hardware
avg $572
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,144 in fines
Jun 27, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-03827 Sleeping room 2 2
Dec 27, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01470 Sleeping room 1 2
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 · $625 in fines
Nov 3, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00813 Entrance door 1
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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 · $2,499 in fines
Jul 18, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06429 Cooking room 1
IPMC § 302.5
Failure to take proper precautions after pest elimination to eliminate rodent harborage and prevent re-infestation
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Jul 18, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06429 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 601.2
Failure by owner to provide or maintain the required mechanical and electrical facilities
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,218 in fines
Sep 9, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIE-INS-04741 Laundry room/area 1
12-G DCMR § 304.14
Failure to maintain all openings to the external air between March 15 and November 15 with tightly fitting screens of minimum 16 mesh per inch 16 mesh per 25mm and/or failure to maintain every screen door used for insect control wit
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $122 in fines
Sep 9, 2024 $122 CAP 24NOIR-INS-06732 Sleeping room 1 2
12-G DCMR § 704.1.3
Failure to have extinguishers of an approved type
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,214 in fines
Dec 27, 2022 $2,214 CAP 23NOIE-INS-03905 Entire Unit 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 · $2,214 in fines
Dec 27, 2022 $2,214 CAP 23NOIE-INS-03905 Living room Interior
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 · $554 in fines
Dec 27, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01470 Cooking 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
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,107 in fines
Dec 27, 2022 $1,107 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01470 Cooking room Interior
IPMC § 305.6
Failure to maintain interior doors that fit reasonably well within the frame
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $111 in fines
Dec 27, 2022 $111 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01470 Entrance door Interior

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