1828 Q Street SE

Ward 8 ANC 8A 36 units Built c. 1955 Map ↗ Nearby buildings → Print flyer ↗
62
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$78,903
Fines (last 2 yrs)
86
Total violations
$99,090
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 $608 14×
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Show details · 14 occurrences · $8,506 in fines
Apr 20, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04631 Entire Unit Interior
Aug 1, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06755 Cooking room Interior
Jul 30, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06676 Bathroom Basement
+11 more
Jul 21, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06490 Bathroom Interior
Jul 21, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06490 Eating room Interior
Jul 21, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06490 Hallway Interior
Jul 21, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06490 Living room Interior
Jul 21, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06490 Sleeping room 2 Interior
Jun 27, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05823 Entire Unit 2
Jun 27, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05823 Entire Unit 2
Sep 27, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-05792 Living room Interior
Jun 28, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-03857 Living room Interior
Oct 6, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00069 Living room Interior
Jul 5, 2018 $509 CAP 18ENF-HOUS-01364
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 $1,196
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Show details · 7 occurrences · $8,371 in fines
Jul 21, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06490 Bathroom Interior
Jul 21, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06490 Eating room Interior
Jul 21, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06490 Hallway Interior
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Jul 21, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06490 Living room Interior
Sep 27, 2023 $1,179 CAP 23NOIR-INS-05792 Hallway Interior
Sep 27, 2023 $1,179 CAP 23NOIR-INS-05792 Sleeping room 1 Interior
Jul 5, 2018 $1,017 CAP 18ENF-HOUS-01364
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
avg $2,509
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Show details · 5 occurrences · $12,545 in fines
Apr 20, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-03209 Entire Unit Interior
Aug 1, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05263 Hallway Interior
Jul 21, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05139 Hallway Interior
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Jun 27, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04624 Hallway 2
Jun 27, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04624 Hallway 2
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
avg $621
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Show details · 5 occurrences · $3,106 in fines
Jan 14, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIS-INS-00048 Side of building Exterior
Oct 29, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIS-INS-02050 Exteriors, Ground Exterior
Feb 11, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIS-INS-00132 Rear yard Exterior
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Sep 9, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIS-INS-00948 Rear of building Exterior
Mar 19, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIS-INS-00275 Rear of building Exterior
IPMC § 304.15
Failure to maintain exterior doors, door assemblies, operator systems, if provided, and/or hardware in good condition.
avg $608
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $2,430 in fines
Jul 21, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06490 Entrance door Exterior
Jun 27, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05823 Apartment Entrance Door Exterior
Sep 27, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-05792 Entrance door Exterior
+1 more
Jun 28, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-03857 Exterior Entrance Door Exterior
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12-G DCMR § 704.1.3
Failure keep all required portable fire extinguishers visible and readily accessible
avg $2,499
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $9,996 in fines
Jul 30, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05221 Hallway 1
Jul 30, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05221 Hallway Basement
Jul 30, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05221 Laundry room/area Basement
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Jun 27, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04624 Common hallway 1
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 $2,499
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $7,497 in fines
Jun 27, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04624 Sleeping room 1 2
Jun 27, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04624 Sleeping room 2 2
Jun 27, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04624 Sleeping room 3 2
12-G DCMR § 309.1
Failure to promptly exterminate structures in which insects are found by approved processes
avg $625
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,875 in fines
Dec 5, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01440 Entire Unit Interior
Jul 30, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06676 Entire Unit Basement
Jun 27, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05823 Entire Unit 2
12-G DCMR § 302.1
Failure of the owner to maintain exterior property and premises in clean, safe and sanitary condition
avg $617
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,234 in fines
Jun 25, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIS-INS-00838 Entire Yard Exterior
Sep 10, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIS-INS-00957 Rear yard Exterior
IPMC § 305.1
Failure to maintain interior of structure and equipment therein in good repair, structurally sound and in sanitary condition
avg $1,133
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,266 in fines
Jul 21, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06490 Cooking room Interior
Jul 5, 2018 $1,017 CAP 18ENF-HOUS-01364
IPMC § 502.1
Failure to maintain bathtub, shower, lavatory, water closet or kitchen sink in a sanitary, safe working condition
avg $625
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,250 in fines
Jul 21, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06490 Bathroom Interior
Jun 27, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05823 Bathroom 2
12-G DCMR § 702.6
(Failure to keep all illuminated ?Exit? signs illuminated when the building is occupied
avg $1,249
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,498 in fines
Dec 5, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00923 Common Area 1
Dec 5, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00923 Common hallway Basement
12-G DCMR § 704.1.3
Failure maintain fire extinguishers in accordance with NFPA 10 as referenced in the Fire Code
avg $2,499
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,998 in fines
Dec 5, 2025 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00923 Common hallway 1
Dec 5, 2025 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00923 Common hallway Basement
IPMC § 301.2
Failure to maintain premises in safe and sanitary condition or in compliance with this chapter of the Property Maintenance Code
avg $1,214
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,428 in fines
Oct 29, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00454 Rear of building Exterior
Sep 27, 2023 $1,179 CAP 23NOIE-INS-06767 Bathroom Interior
12-G DCMR § 302.4
Failure to maintain premises or exterior property free from weeds or plant growth in excess of 8 inches
avg $625
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,250 in fines
Oct 29, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIS-INS-02050 Exteriors, Ground and Exterior Walls Exterior
Jun 25, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIS-INS-00838 Entire Yard Exterior
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
avg $2,499
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,998 in fines
Aug 1, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05263 Hallway Interior
Jul 21, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05139 Hallway Interior
IPMC § 305.6
Failure to maintain interior doors that are securely attached to jambs, headers or tracks as intended by the manufacturer of the attachment hardware
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $102 in fines
Jul 5, 2018 $102 CAP 18ENF-HOUS-01364
12-G DCMR § 704.2
(Failure to install or maintain single- or multiple-station smoke alarms in Groups R-2, R-3, and R-4, and dwellings not regulated as Group R occupancies, regardless of occupant load on the ceiling or wall outside of each separate sleep
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,034 in fines
Jul 5, 2018 $2,034 CAP 18ENF-HOUS-01364
12-G DCMR § 704.2
(Failure to install or maintain single- or multiple-station smoke alarms in Groups R-2, R-3, and R-4, 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 · $2,034 in fines
Jul 5, 2018 $2,034 CAP 18ENF-HOUS-01364
12-G DCMR § 310.1
Failure to install 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 · $2,034 in fines
Jul 5, 2018 $2,034 CAP 18ENF-HOUS-01364
IPMC § 605.2
Failure to have receptacle outlets with the appropriate faceplate covers for the location
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $509 in fines
Jul 5, 2018 $509 CAP 18ENF-HOUS-01364
IPMC § 605.3
Failure to have at least one electric luminaire in every public hall, interior stairway, toilet room, kitchen, bathroom, laundry room, boiler room, and furnace room
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $509 in fines
Jul 5, 2018 $509 CAP 18ENF-HOUS-01364
12-G DCMR § 309.1
Failure of the owner to keep structure free from insect and rodent infestation
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $509 in fines
Jul 5, 2018 $509 CAP 18ENF-HOUS-01364
12-G DCMR § 305.3.1
Failure to properly eliminate peeling, flaking, chipping and defective paint in a pre-1978 structure in accordance with the regulations promulgated by the District's Dept. of the Environment or the Federal EPA and in conformance with
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,017 in fines
Jul 5, 2018 $1,017 CAP 18ENF-HOUS-01364
12-G DCMR § 304.14
Failure to maintain all openings to the external air between April 15 and October15 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 without
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $102 in fines
Jul 5, 2018 $102 CAP 18ENF-HOUS-01364
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
Oct 6, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00069 Apartment Entrance Door Interior
12-G DCMR § 404.7.1
Owner furnished facilities located outside of sleeping or dwelling unit for cooking, storage or refrigeration of food are not maintained by the owner in a safe and sanitary condition and in good working order.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $590 in fines
Jun 28, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-03857 Cooking room Interior
IPMC § 504.1
Failure to properly install and maintain a plumbing fixture in working order
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $590 in fines
Jun 28, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-03857 Bathroom Interior
IPMC § 504.1
Failure to maintain all plumbing fixtures in a safe, sanitary, and functional condition.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $638 in fines
Apr 20, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04631 Bathroom Interior
12-G DCMR § 608.1
Failure of the owner or operator of a housing business who provides air conditioning to maintain each such unit in safe and good working condition so that it can provide from May 15 to September 15, an inside temperature in the roo
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Jun 27, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05823 Entire Unit 2
IPMC § 605.2
Failure to have at least one receptacle in every bathroom
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Jun 27, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05823 Basement 2
IPMC § 305.5
Failure to maintain handrails and guards firmly fastened, in sound condition, good repair
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
Jun 27, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05823 Stairwell 1st to 2nd Floor
12-G DCMR § 702.6
Failure to have a means of egress indicated with approved ?Exit? signs as required by the Building Code
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
Jun 27, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04624 Entire Building Interior
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 · $2,499 in fines
Jun 27, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04624 Common hallway 2
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 · $125 in fines
Jul 21, 2025 $125 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06490 Living room Interior
IPMC § 302.8
Failure to prevent a vehicle in a state of major disassembly, disrepair or in the process of being stripped or dismantled from being on the premises
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Oct 29, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00769 Rear of building Exterior
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 · $625 in fines
Jul 21, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06490 Bathroom 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
Jul 21, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06490 Apartment Entrance Door Interior
12-G DCMR § 704.1.3
Failure to have extinguishers of an approved type
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,499 in fines
Jul 21, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05139 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 501.2
Owner occupying or allowing any person to occupy the premises or structure when the structure lacks the required plumbing fixtures or plumbing facilities or the plumbing fixtures or plumbing facilities are not properly maintained.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
Jul 21, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05139 Bathroom 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 30, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06676 Entire Unit Basement

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