736 Chesapeake Street SE

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21
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$26,130
Fines (last 2 yrs)
23
Open violations
$28,395
Fines on open violations
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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 $638 7×
+ I can confirm this is still happening
Show details · 7 occurrences · $4,466 in fines
Oct 6, 2026 $638 CAP 27NOIR-INS-00144 Laundry room/area Interior
Oct 6, 2026 $638 CAP 27NOIR-INS-00144 Living room Interior
Aug 27, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-08196 Laundry room/area Interior
+4 more
Aug 12, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-07759 Bathroom 2
Aug 12, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-07759 Cooking room 2
Aug 12, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-07759 Cooking room 2
Aug 12, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-07759 Utility Closet 2
IPMC § 601.2
Failure by owner to provide or maintain the required mechanical and electrical facilities
avg $1,274 3×
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $3,822 in fines
Oct 6, 2026 $1,274 CAP 27NOIE-INS-00040 Utility Closet Interior
Aug 27, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIE-INS-05087 Sleeping room 2 Interior
Aug 12, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIE-INS-04878 Utility Room 2
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 $1,274 3×
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $3,822 in fines
Aug 27, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-08196 Bathroom Interior
Aug 27, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-08196 Living room Interior
Aug 27, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-08196 Sleeping room 2 Interior
IPMC § 305.1
Failure to maintain interior of structure and equipment therein in good repair, structurally sound and in sanitary condition
avg $1,198 3×
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $3,595 in fines
Aug 27, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-08196 Hallway Interior
Aug 12, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-07759 Bathroom 2
Nov 12, 2020 $1,047 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-01001 Kitchen 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 · $2,549 in fines
Aug 27, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-05087 Cooking room Interior
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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 · $2,549 in fines
Aug 27, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26A-CNT-00702 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 · $2,549 in fines
Aug 27, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26A-CNT-00702 Sleeping room 1 Interior
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 · $638 in fines
Aug 27, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-08196 Cooking room Interior/Exterior
IPMC § 704.1
Failure to maintain in operable condition all systems, devices and equipment to detect a fire, actuate an alarm, or suppress or control a fire or any combination thereof in accordance with the Fire Code
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,549 in fines
Aug 27, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-05093 Common Area 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
Aug 12, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-07759 Sleeping Room 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
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,218 in fines
Apr 26, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIE-INS-03026 Utility Access Closet Interior
1 violation closed by DOB

These no longer appear on DC's list of open violations, so they aren't counted anywhere else on this page.

12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to correct cracked or loose plaster, holes, decayed wood, water damage and/or other defective surface conditions
Show details · 1 occurrence · $638 in fines
Apr 1, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04212 Closet Interior

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