2608 Bowen Road SE

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18
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$22,576
Fines (last 2 yrs)
38
Total violations
$40,985
Total fines
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Violations

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 $1,091 6×
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Show details · 6 occurrences · $6,545 in fines
Apr 3, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04283 Entire Unit Interior
Aug 31, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-06916 Cooking room Interior
Aug 31, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-06916 Hallway Interior
+3 more
Aug 31, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-06916 Rear Sleeping Room Interior
Jul 7, 2020 $1,047 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-04823 Cooking room 2
Jul 7, 2020 $1,047 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-04823 Sleeping room 1 2
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
avg $1,087 5×
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Show details · 5 occurrences · $5,437 in fines
Jun 25, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04528 Cooking room Interior
Feb 20, 2020 $1,047 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-02513 Living room Interior
Feb 20, 2020 $1,047 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-02513 Sleeping room 1 Interior
+2 more
Feb 20, 2020 $1,047 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-02513 Sleeping room 2 Interior
Feb 20, 2020 $1,047 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-02513 Sleeping room 3 Interior
IPMC § 602.2
Failure to provide heating facilities for residential occupancies which are capable of maintaining a room temperature of 68°F20°C in all habitable rooms, bathrooms and toilet rooms.
avg $1,047 3×
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $3,141 in fines
Feb 20, 2020 $1,047 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-02513 Sleeping room 1 Interior
Feb 20, 2020 $1,047 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-02513 Sleeping room 2 Interior
Feb 20, 2020 $1,047 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-02513 Sleeping room 3 Interior
IPMC § 601.2
Failure by owner to provide or maintain the required mechanical and electrical facilities
avg $1,051 3×
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $3,153 in fines
Aug 31, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-06916 Cooking room Interior
Jul 7, 2020 $1,047 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-04823 Cooking room 2
Jul 7, 2020 $1,047 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-04823 Sleeping room 2 2
12-G DCMR § 304.7
Failure to maintain roof drains, gutters and downspouts in good repair or free from obstructions
avg $591 3×
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,774 in fines
May 20, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04956 Side of building Exterior
Apr 25, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04287 Front of building Exterior
Feb 20, 2020 $524 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-02513 Side of building Exterior
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IPMC § 305.1
Failure to maintain interior of structure and equipment therein in good repair, structurally sound and in sanitary condition
avg $1,266 3×
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $3,797 in fines
Apr 3, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04283 Sleeping room 1 Interior
Apr 3, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04283 Sleeping room 2 Interior
May 20, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04955 Cooking room 2
12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to correct cracked or loose plaster, holes, decayed wood, water damage and/or other defective surface conditions
avg $575 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,149 in fines
May 20, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04955 Cooking room 2
Jul 7, 2020 $524 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-04823 Living room 2
12-G DCMR ?? 108.1.1 and 108.1.1.3
Structure is unfit for human occupancy because the code official found the location of the structure constitutes a hazard to the occupants of the structure or to the public
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,499 in fines
Jun 25, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04528 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 601.2
Owner occupying or permitting another person to occupy the structure or premise where the required electrical and/or mechanical facilities are not properly maintained.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
Jun 25, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04528 Entire Unit 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 · $2,499 in fines
Jun 25, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04528 Hallway 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
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,499 in fines
Jun 25, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04528 Right Sleeping Room Interior
12-G DCMR § 104.3
Failure to allow code official entry into the structure or premises at a reasonable time, for the purpose of inspecting and enforcing the Property Maintenance Code
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
May 20, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04024 Entire Unit 2
IPMC § 501.2
Failure by owner to provide required plumbing facilities and plumbing fixtures in a dwelling unit.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
Jun 25, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04528 Cooking room Interior
IPMC § 304.1.1(2)
Permitting an unsafe exterior structural condition to exist on premises wherein the anchorage of the floor or roof to walls or columns, and of walls and columns to foundations is not capable of resisting all nominal loads or load effe
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
Apr 25, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03184 Rear of building Exterior
IPMC § 302.3
Failure to maintain sidewalk, walkway, driveway, stairs or similar area in proper state of repair
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Apr 25, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04287 Front of building Exterior
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
Apr 25, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04287 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 · $554 in fines
May 4, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-05026 Left Sleeping Room 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 · $638 in fines
Apr 3, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04283 Sleeping room 1 Interior
IPMC § 605.1
Failure to install electrical equipment, wiring, or appliances in a safe and approved manner
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $530 in fines
Aug 31, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-06916 Living room Interior
12-G DCMR § 304.7
Failure to maintain roof drainage adequate to prevent dampness or deterioration in the walls or interior portion of the structure
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $524 in fines
Jul 7, 2020 $524 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-04823 Living room 2

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