27 O Street NW

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26
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$26,486
Fines (last 2 yrs)
36
Total violations
$33,092
Total fines
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Violations

12-G DCMR § 704.3.2
Failure to install an approved permanent sign adjacent to each manual fire alarm box that reads: ?WHEN ALARM SOUNDS CALL FIRE DEPARTMENT,? where fire alarm systems are not monitored by a supervising station
avg $1,249
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Show details · 5 occurrences · $6,245 in fines
Aug 13, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05529 Common hallway Interior
Mar 11, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-02400 Entire Building Interior
Feb 6, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-01853 Common hallway 1
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Feb 6, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-01853 Common hallway 2
Feb 6, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-01853 Common hallway Basement
IPMC § 305.1
Failure to maintain interior of structure and equipment therein in good repair, structurally sound and in sanitary condition
avg $1,249
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $3,747 in fines
Aug 13, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07111 Front yard Exterior
Jun 11, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05385 Bathroom Interior
Jun 11, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05385 Kitchen 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 $590
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,180 in fines
Aug 7, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-04605 Living room Interior
Aug 7, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-04605 Sleeping Room Interior
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
avg $122
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $243 in fines
Jun 11, 2025 $125 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05385 Sleeping Room Interior
Oct 30, 2023 $118 CAP 24NOIR-INS-00676 Living room/sleeping room Interior
IPMC § 502.1
Failure to maintain bathtub, shower, lavatory, water closet or kitchen sink in a sanitary, safe working condition
avg $608
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,215 in fines
Mar 11, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03205 Bathroom 2
Oct 30, 2023 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-00676 Bathroom Interior
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12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to maintain interior surfaces in good, clean, and sanitary condition and good repair
avg $608
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,215 in fines
Feb 6, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-02485 Kitchen Interior
Oct 30, 2023 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-00676 Closet Interior
IPMC § 302.3
Failure to maintain sidewalk, walkway, driveway, stairs or similar area free of hazardous conditions
avg $625
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,250 in fines
Mar 11, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03205 Front of building Exterior
Mar 11, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03205 Front of building Exterior
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 · $590 in fines
Jun 13, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-03646 Exterior Entrance Door 1
IPMC § 505.4
Failure to properly install or maintain water heating facilities
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,179 in fines
Jul 13, 2023 $1,179 CAP 23NOIR-INS-04127 Utility Closet Interior
12-G DCMR § 309.5
Failure of owner of residential structure to provide regular extermination services that may be utilized by the occupant of each dwelling upon reasonable request
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,179 in fines
Sep 19, 2023 $1,179 CAP 23NOIR-INS-05598 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 304.15
Failure to tightly secure the lock on entrance doors to dwelling units or sleeping units and/or failure to maintain locks on means of egress doors in accordance with section 702.3 of the IMPC
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $590 in fines
Oct 16, 2023 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-00332 Entrance foyer Interior
IPMC § 304.2
Failure to eliminate and repaint surfaces with peeling, flaking or chipped paint
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $590 in fines
Dec 29, 2023 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-01807 Entire Building 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 · $625 in fines
Feb 6, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIS-INS-00112 Common hallway Interior
12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to correct cracked or loose plaster, holes, decayed wood, water damage and/or other defective surface conditions
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Feb 6, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-02485 Living room/sleeping room 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 · $1,249 in fines
Feb 6, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-01853 Common hallway Interior
12-G DCMR § 704.1.3
Failure maintain fire extinguishers in accordance with NFPA 10 as referenced in the Fire Code
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,499 in fines
Feb 6, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-01853 Common hallway Basement
IPMC § 302.5
Failure to maintain structures and exterior property free from rodent harborage and infestation
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Mar 11, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03205 Entire Yard Exterior
12-G DCMR § 602.3
Failure by owner or operator of any building who rents, leases, or lets one or more dwelling units, rooming units, dormitory or guestrooms on terms, either express or implied, to supply heat during a period starting no later than Oct
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,499 in fines
Mar 11, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-02400 Entire Unit 2
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
Apr 9, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03889 Entire Unit 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
Jun 11, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05385 Entire Unit Interior
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
Jun 11, 2025 $125 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05385 Bathroom Interior
IPMC § 506.2
Failure to keep every plumbing stack, vent, waste and sewer line free from obstructions, leaks, or defect.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
Jun 11, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04348 Kitchen 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 · $625 in fines
Jul 2, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05965 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 302.5
Failure to exterminate rodent harborage or infestation by approved processes which are not injurious to human health
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Aug 13, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07141 Entire Unit 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 · $1,249 in fines
Aug 13, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07141 Entire Unit Interior

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