1400 Congress Place SE

Ward 8 13 units Built c. 1952 Map ↗ Nearby buildings → LandlordTammy Darden
11
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$14,369
Fines (last 2 yrs)
26
Total violations
$27,393
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 $602
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Show details · 6 occurrences · $3,609 in fines
Nov 20, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01196 Bathroom Interior
Nov 20, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01196 Kitchen Interior
Nov 20, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01196 Living room Interior
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Mar 27, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02628 Bathroom Interior
Mar 27, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02628 Cooking room Interior
Dec 28, 2021 $554 CAP 22UNIT-INS-002247 Bathroom Interior
IPMC § 502.1
Failure to maintain bathtub, shower, lavatory, water closet or kitchen sink in a sanitary, safe working condition
avg $566
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Show details · 6 occurrences · $3,396 in fines
Mar 27, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02628 Bathroom Interior
Mar 27, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02628 Bathroom Interior
Dec 28, 2021 $554 CAP 22UNIT-INS-002247 Bathroom Interior
+3 more
Dec 28, 2021 $554 CAP 22UNIT-INS-002247 Bathroom Interior
Dec 28, 2021 $554 CAP 22UNIT-INS-002247 Bathroom Interior
Dec 28, 2021 $554 CAP 22UNIT-INS-002247 Bathroom 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 $1,214
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $4,856 in fines
Nov 20, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01196 Bathroom Interior
Nov 20, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01196 Kitchen Interior
Mar 27, 2023 $1,179 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02628 Cooking room Interior
+1 more
Mar 27, 2023 $1,179 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02628 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
avg $2,404
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $7,212 in fines
Nov 20, 2025 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00743 Sleeping room 1 Interior
Nov 20, 2025 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00743 Sleeping room 2 Interior
Dec 28, 2021 $2,214 CAP 22UNIT-INS-002247 Sleeping Room Interior
12-G DCMR 305.3
Failure to repair, remove or cover peeling, chipping, flaking or abraded paint
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Nov 20, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01196 Bathroom Interior
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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 · $2,499 in fines
Nov 20, 2025 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00743 Hallway Interior
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 20, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01196 Apartment Entrance Door Interior/Exterior
IPMC § 305.1
Failure to maintain interior of structure and equipment therein in good repair, structurally sound and in sanitary condition
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
Nov 20, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01196 Bathroom 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 · $554 in fines
Dec 28, 2021 $554 CAP 22UNIT-INS-002247 Apartment Entrance Door Interior
IPMC § 304.2
Failure to coat all metal surfaces subject to rust or corrosion to inhibit such rust and corrosion
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $554 in fines
Dec 28, 2021 $554 CAP 22UNIT-INS-002247 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 703.2
Failure to maintain all fire and smokestop doors in operable condition
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,214 in fines
Dec 28, 2021 $2,214 CAP 22UNIT-INS-002247 Apartment Entrance Door Interior

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