1220 12 th Street NW

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Violations (last 2 yrs)
$27,493
Fines (last 2 yrs)
146
Total violations
$117,047
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 $569 31×
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Show details · 31 occurrences · $17,641 in fines
Apr 17, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04585 Hallway 1
Apr 17, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04585 Hallway 2
Apr 17, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04585 Hallway 3
+28 more
Apr 17, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04585 Hallway 4
Apr 17, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04585 Hallway 5
Mar 14, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03322 Living room Interior
Nov 3, 2023 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-00795 Living room Interior
Feb 24, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02268 Bathroom Interior
Feb 24, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02268 Bathroom Interior
Feb 24, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02268 Bathroom Interior
Feb 24, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02268 Bathroom Interior
Feb 24, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02268 Closet Interior
Jul 8, 2022 $554 CAP 22NOIR-INS-01276 Entire Unit 1
May 18, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-05433 Hallway Interior
May 18, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-05435 Cooking room Interior
May 18, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-05435 Hallway Interior
May 18, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-05435 Living room Interior
May 18, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-05435 Sleeping room 1 Interior
May 18, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-05435 Sleeping room 3 Interior
May 18, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-05439 Living room Interior
May 18, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-05439 Sleeping Room Interior
Dec 10, 2021 $530 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-01515 Bathroom Interior
Dec 10, 2021 $530 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-01515 Living room Interior
Nov 30, 2021 $530 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-01204 Bathroom Interior
Jul 27, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-06150 Living room Interior
Jul 27, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-06150 Sleeping room 1 Interior
Jul 27, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-06175 Living room Interior
Jul 27, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-06175 Sleeping room 1 Interior
Jul 27, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-06178 Living room Interior
Jul 26, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-06148 Living room Interior
Jul 26, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-06148 Sleeping Room Interior
IPMC § 502.1
Failure to maintain bathtub, shower, lavatory, water closet or kitchen sink in a sanitary, safe working condition
avg $555 18×
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Show details · 18 occurrences · $9,991 in fines
Jul 31, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06713 Entire Unit 7
Mar 4, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-03336 Bathroom Interior
Mar 10, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02451 Bathroom Interior
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Feb 24, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02268 Bathroom Interior
Feb 24, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02268 Bathroom Interior
Feb 24, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02268 Bathroom Interior
Aug 25, 2022 $554 CAP 22NOIR-INS-02625 Bathroom Interior
May 18, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-05439 Bathroom Interior
Dec 10, 2021 $530 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-01515 Bathroom Interior
Dec 10, 2021 $530 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-01515 Cooking room Interior
Nov 30, 2021 $530 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-01204 Bathroom Interior
Nov 30, 2021 $530 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-01204 Bathroom Interior
Nov 30, 2021 $530 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-01204 Cooking room Interior
Aug 10, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-06587 Bathroom Interior
Aug 10, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-06587 Bathroom Interior
Jul 27, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-06175 Bathroom Interior
Jul 27, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-06178 Kitchen Interior
May 13, 2019 $519 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-03548 Bathroom Interior
12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to maintain interior surfaces in good, clean, and sanitary condition and good repair
avg $589 14×
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Show details · 14 occurrences · $8,242 in fines
Aug 27, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07529 Common hallway 3
Aug 27, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07529 Common hallway 5
Aug 27, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07529 Common hallway 10
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Aug 1, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06750 Kitchen 8
Jul 31, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06713 Entire Unit 7
Jul 31, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06713 Entire Unit 7
May 19, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-03284 Bathroom Interior
May 19, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-03284 Sleeping Room Interior
Mar 10, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02451 Bathroom Interior
May 18, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-05433 Kitchen Interior
May 18, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-05438 Living room Interior
May 18, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-05438 Utility Access Service Closet Interior
Dec 14, 2021 $530 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-01577 Entire Unit Interior
Jul 26, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-06148 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
avg $1,090 13×
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Show details · 13 occurrences · $14,175 in fines
Feb 24, 2023 $1,179 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02268 Bathroom Interior
Feb 24, 2023 $1,179 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02268 Closet Interior
Feb 24, 2023 $1,179 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02268 Entire Unit Interior
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Aug 25, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22NOIR-INS-02625 Entire Unit Interior
Dec 10, 2021 $1,059 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-01515 Closet Interior
Nov 30, 2021 $1,059 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-01204 Bathroom Interior
Nov 30, 2021 $1,059 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-01204 Hallway Interior
Nov 19, 2021 $1,059 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-01051 Bathroom Interior
Nov 19, 2021 $1,059 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-01051 Living room Interior
Jul 27, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-06150 Sleeping room 1 Interior
Jul 27, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-06175 Bathroom Interior
Jul 27, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-06175 Living room Interior
Jul 26, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-06148 Living room Interior
IPMC § 305.1
Failure to maintain interior of structure and equipment therein in good repair, structurally sound and in sanitary condition
avg $1,148
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Show details · 9 occurrences · $10,336 in fines
Nov 17, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01043 Entire Unit Interior
Jul 31, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06713 Kitchen 7
Mar 4, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIR-INS-03336 Entire Unit Interior
+6 more
May 8, 2023 $1,179 CAP 23NOIR-INS-03073 Common hallway 7
Feb 24, 2023 $1,179 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02268 Cooking room Interior
May 18, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-05460 Rear Sleeping Room Interior
Dec 14, 2021 $1,059 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-01577 Common hallway Interior
Nov 30, 2021 $1,059 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-01204 Entire Unit Interior
May 13, 2019 $1,037 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-03548 Kitchen Interior
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IPMC § 304.13
Failure to maintain windows, skylights, door or frame in sound condition, good repair and weather tight
avg $565
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Show details · 6 occurrences · $3,392 in fines
Mar 4, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-03336 Sleeping Room Interior/Exterior
Mar 10, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02451 Living room Interior
Feb 24, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02268 Living room Interior
+3 more
May 18, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-05438 Left Sleeping Room Interior
Dec 14, 2021 $530 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-01577 Sleeping room 1 Interior
May 13, 2019 $519 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-03543 Entrance door Interior
IPMC § 601.2
Failure by owner to provide or maintain the required mechanical and electrical facilities
avg $1,059
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Show details · 5 occurrences · $5,295 in fines
Aug 10, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-06587 Cooking room Interior
Aug 10, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-06587 Hallway Interior
Aug 10, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-06587 Living room Interior
+2 more
Aug 10, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-06587 Utility Closet Interior
Jul 27, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-06178 Cooking room Interior
12-G DCMR 305.3
Failure to repair, remove or cover peeling, chipping, flaking or abraded paint
avg $569
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $2,275 in fines
Mar 14, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03322 Sleeping Room Interior
Mar 10, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02451 Living room Interior
Aug 10, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-06587 Sleeping Room Interior
+1 more
Aug 10, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-06587 Utility Closet Interior
12-G DCMR § 309.1
Failure of the owner to keep structure free from rodent infestation
avg $1,075
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $3,225 in fines
May 18, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-05439 Entire Unit Interior
Dec 14, 2021 $1,059 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-01577 Entire Unit Interior
Jul 27, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-06150 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 304.2
Failure to eliminate and repaint surfaces with peeling, flaking or chipped paint
avg $566
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,698 in fines
Mar 10, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02451 Living room Interior
Jun 23, 2022 $554 CAP 22NOIR-INS-00849 Front Sleeping Room Interior
Feb 11, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-03037 Bathroom 1
IPMC § 605.1
Failure to install electrical equipment, wiring, or appliances in a safe and approved manner
avg $519
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,038 in fines
May 13, 2019 $519 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-03543 Closet Interior
May 13, 2019 $519 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-03543 Cooking room Interior
12-G DCMR § 308.3
Occupant of a structure not disposing of garbage in a clean and sanitary manner by placing such garbage in an approved garbage disposal facility or approved garbage containers
avg $554
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,108 in fines
May 17, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-05376 Cooking room Interior
May 17, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-05376 Kitchen 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 $2,166
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,332 in fines
May 18, 2022 $2,214 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-05438 Entire Unit Interior
Jul 27, 2021 $2,118 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-06150 Sleeping room 1 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
avg $115
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $229 in fines
Mar 10, 2023 $118 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02451 Living room/sleeping room Interior
May 18, 2022 $111 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-05433 Living room Interior
12-G DCMR § 309.1
failure of owner to take proper precautions to prevent rodent re-infestation after rodent extermination
avg $1,179
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,358 in fines
Mar 10, 2023 $1,179 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02451 Closet Interior
Mar 10, 2023 $1,179 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02451 Living room Interior
12-G DCMR § 108.1.1.2
Boiler, heating equipment, elevator, moving stairway, electrical wiring or device, flammable liquid containers or other equipment on the premises or within the structure is in such disrepair or condition that it is a hazard to li
avg $2,499
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,998 in fines
Aug 27, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05772 Elevator 1
Aug 27, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05772 Elevator Entire Building
12-G DCMR § 702.6
Failure to have a means of egress indicated with approved ?Exit? signs as required by the Building Code
avg $1,249
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,498 in fines
Aug 27, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05772 Hallway Basement
Aug 27, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05772 Laundry room/area Basement
IPMC § 304.18.1
Failure to install and/or maintain in good working order, a deadbolt lock according to the manufacturer's specifications. For the purpose of this section, a sliding bolt shall not be considered an acceptable deadbolt lock
avg $1,249
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,498 in fines
Aug 27, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07529 Exit door 1
Aug 27, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07529 Exit door 1
IPMC § 302.7
Failure to maintain all accessory structures, including detached garages, fences and walls structurally sound and in good repair
avg $625
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,250 in fines
Aug 27, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07529 Front of building Exterior
Mar 14, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03322 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 · $519 in fines
May 13, 2019 $519 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-03548 Living room Interior
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 wi
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,118 in fines
Aug 10, 2021 $2,118 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-06587 Entire Unit 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 · $530 in fines
Nov 19, 2021 $530 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-01051 Living room Interior
12-G DCMR § 102.5
Failure to make repairs, maintenance work, alterations or installations caused directly or indirectly by the enforcement of the Property Maintenance Code in a workmanlike manner
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,059 in fines
Nov 19, 2021 $1,059 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-01051 Living room Interior
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 · $1,059 in fines
Dec 10, 2021 $1,059 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-01515 Cooking room Interior
IPMC § 304.18
Failure to provide a rented dwelling unit with a device designed to provide security for the occupants and property within with respect to doors, windows, and hatchways
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,059 in fines
Dec 10, 2021 $1,059 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-01515 Stairwell 1
IPMC § 301.2
Failure to maintain premises in safe and sanitary condition or in compliance with this chapter of the Property Maintenance Code
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,107 in fines
Feb 11, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-03037 Bathroom 1
IPMC § 305.6
Failure to maintain interior doors that fit reasonably well within the frame
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $111 in fines
May 17, 2022 $111 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-05376 Sleeping Room Interior
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 · $1,107 in fines
May 17, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-05376 Bathroom Interior
12-G DCMR § 308.4
Failure to maintain storage receptacles in clean condition including free of insect infestation
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Aug 27, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07529 Common hallway Entire Building
IPMC § 304.5
Failure to maintain foundation wall free from open cracks or breaks
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $554 in fines
Jul 8, 2022 $554 CAP 22NOIR-INS-01276 Entire Unit 1
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 · $554 in fines
Jul 8, 2022 $554 CAP 22NOIR-INS-01276 Entire Unit 1
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 · $554 in fines
Jul 8, 2022 $554 CAP 22NOIR-INS-01276
IPMC § 403.4
Failure to provide proper exhaust system to remove injurious, toxic, irritating or noxious fumes, gases, dusts or mists
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,107 in fines
Aug 10, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22NOIE-INS-01920 Entire Building Interior
12-G DCMR § 309.1
Failure to promptly exterminate structures in which insects are found by approved processes
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,107 in fines
Oct 19, 2022 $1,107 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00286 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 304.16
Failure to maintain basement hatchway to prevent the entrance of rodents, rain and/or surface drainage water
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Aug 27, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07529 Front of building Exterior
IPMC § 304.6
Failure to maintain exterior walls free from holes, breaks, or loose or rotting materials
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
May 20, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04933 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 · $625 in fines
Mar 5, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03097 Rear of building Exterior
12-G DCMR § 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.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,436 in fines
May 24, 2024 $2,436 CAP 24NOIE-INS-03340 Entire Unit 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 · $590 in fines
Mar 10, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02451 Bathroom Interior
IPMC § 505.3
Failure to maintain an adequate water supply system and/or failure to keep water supply system free from defects and leaks.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,179 in fines
May 19, 2023 $1,179 CAP 23NOIE-INS-05246 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 · $1,218 in fines
Mar 4, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIE-INS-02336 Bathroom Interior

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