203 N Street SW

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34
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$30,977
Fines (last 2 yrs)
82
Total violations
$77,045
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 $594 18×
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Show details · 18 occurrences · $10,696 in fines
Feb 11, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02790 Cooking room Interior
Nov 14, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01024 Bathroom Interior
Nov 14, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01024 Hallway Interior
+15 more
Nov 14, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01024 Hallway Interior
Nov 14, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01024 Living room Interior
Nov 14, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01024 Sleeping Room Interior
Sep 10, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-06765 Entire Unit 3
Sep 10, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-06765 Kitchen 3
May 21, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-04721 Rear Addition 3
Feb 28, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02332 Entire Unit Interior
Feb 28, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02332 Kitchen Interior
Jan 13, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01709 Bathroom Interior
Jan 13, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01709 Entire Unit Interior
Dec 16, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01348 Common hallway 1
Nov 7, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00724 Bathroom Interior
Nov 7, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00724 Entire Unit Interior
May 5, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-05069 Living room/sleeping room Interior
Oct 8, 2021 $530 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-00182 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 502.1
Failure to maintain bathtub, shower, lavatory, water closet or kitchen sink in a sanitary, safe working condition
avg $575 10×
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Show details · 10 occurrences · $5,750 in fines
Nov 14, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01024 Basement Interior
Sep 10, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-06765 Bathroom 3
Feb 28, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02332 Bathroom Interior
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Jan 13, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01709 Bathroom Interior
Jan 13, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01709 Cooking room Interior
Nov 7, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00724 Bathroom Interior
Nov 7, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00724 Bathroom Interior
Nov 7, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00724 Bathroom Interior
Nov 7, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00724 Bathroom Interior
Oct 8, 2021 $530 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-00182 Bathroom 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
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Show details · 6 occurrences · $7,189 in fines
Jan 26, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02494 Living room Interior
Jan 26, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02494 Sleeping room 1 Interior
Jan 26, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02494 Sleeping room 3 Interior
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Mar 17, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03331 Elevator 1
Oct 8, 2021 $1,059 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-00182 Cooking room Interior
Oct 8, 2021 $1,059 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-00182 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 $1,216
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Show details · 5 occurrences · $6,082 in fines
Nov 14, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01024 Entire Unit Interior
Sep 10, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIR-INS-06765 Entire Unit 3
Sep 10, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIR-INS-06765 Kitchen 3
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May 21, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIR-INS-04721 Rear Addition 3
Feb 28, 2023 $1,179 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02332 Sleeping Room Interior
IPMC § 601.2
Failure by owner to provide or maintain the required mechanical and electrical facilities
avg $1,143
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $4,572 in fines
Jan 13, 2023 $1,179 CAP 23NOIE-INS-04086 Cooking room Interior
Jan 13, 2023 $1,179 CAP 23NOIE-INS-04086 Cooking room Interior
Nov 7, 2022 $1,107 CAP 23NOIE-INS-03256 Bathroom Interior
+1 more
Nov 7, 2022 $1,107 CAP 23NOIE-INS-03256 Sleeping room 1 Interior
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12-G DCMR § 602.3
Failure by owner or operator of any building who rents, leases, or lets one or more dwelling units, rooming units, dormitory or guestrooms on terms, either express or implied, to supply heat during a period starting no later than Oct
avg $2,325
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $6,975 in fines
Mar 19, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-02539 Entire Unit Interior
Dec 5, 2023 $2,358 CAP 24NOIE-INS-00958 Entire Unit Interior
Oct 8, 2021 $2,118 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-00182 Entire Unit 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 $119
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $358 in fines
Nov 14, 2025 $125 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01024 Apartment Entrance Door Interior
Sep 10, 2024 $122 CAP 24NOIR-INS-06765 Sleeping room 1 3
Nov 7, 2022 $111 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00724 Closet door Interior
12-G DCMR § 309.1
Failure to promptly exterminate structures in which insects are found by approved processes
avg $786
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $2,357 in fines
Nov 14, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01024 Bathroom Interior
Nov 14, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01024 Cooking room Interior
May 5, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-05069 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 301.2
Failure to maintain premises in safe and sanitary condition or in compliance with this chapter of the Property Maintenance Code
avg $1,143
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,286 in fines
Jan 13, 2023 $1,179 CAP 23NOIE-INS-04086 Entire Unit Interior
Nov 7, 2022 $1,107 CAP 23NOIE-INS-03256 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 304.13
Failure to maintain windows, skylights, door or frame in sound condition, good repair and weather tight
avg $590
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,179 in fines
Nov 14, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01024 Apartment Rear Entrance Door Interior/Exterior
Nov 7, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00724 Sleeping room 2 Interior
IPMC § 305.6
Failure to maintain interior doors that fit reasonably well within the frame
avg $122
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $243 in fines
Nov 14, 2025 $125 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01024 Apartment Entrance Door Interior
Jan 13, 2023 $118 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01709 Sleeping room 1 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
avg $1,083
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,166 in fines
Mar 2, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-03473 Entire Unit Interior
Oct 8, 2021 $1,059 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-00182 Cooking room Interior
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.
avg $2,454
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,907 in fines
Feb 11, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01970 Entire Unit Interior
Dec 5, 2023 $2,358 CAP 24NOIE-INS-00958 Entire Unit 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 · $1,059 in fines
Oct 8, 2021 $1,059 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-00182 Entire Unit Interior
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 · $554 in fines
Nov 7, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00724 Entire Unit 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 · $554 in fines
Nov 7, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00724 Cooking room 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 · $1,107 in fines
Nov 7, 2022 $1,107 CAP 23NOIE-INS-03256 Bathroom Interior
IPMC § 304.2
Failure to eliminate and repaint surfaces with peeling, flaking or chipped paint
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $554 in fines
Dec 16, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01348 Hallway 1
12-G DCMR § 403.1
Failure to provide proper natural or artificial ventilation in space intended for human occupancy
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $554 in fines
Dec 16, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01348 Common hallway 1
IPMC § 305.6
Failure to maintain interior doors capable of being opened and closed properly
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $106 in fines
Oct 8, 2021 $106 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-00182 Entrance door Interior
12-G DCMR § 704.4.4
Tampered with, removed, destroyed, disconnected, or removed the batteries from any installed smoke alarm, outside the course of an authorized inspection, maintenance or replacement of the alarm
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,214 in fines
Dec 16, 2022 $2,214 CAP 23NOIE-INS-03787 Hallway 1
12-G DCMR § 602.4
Failure to supply indoor occupiable work spaces with sufficient heat during the period from October 15 to May 15 to maintain a minimum temperature of 65 ?F18?C during the hours the spaces are occupied.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,214 in fines
Dec 16, 2022 $2,214 CAP 23NOIE-INS-03787 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 · $590 in fines
Jan 13, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01709 Entire Building Interior
IPMC § 601.2
Owner occupying or permitting another person to occupy the structure or premises, which lacks the required mechanical and electrical facilities or owner occupying or permitting another person to occupy the structure or premise where the r
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,179 in fines
Jan 13, 2023 $1,179 CAP 23NOIE-INS-04086 Hallway Interior
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 · $2,358 in fines
Jan 13, 2023 $2,358 CAP 23NOIE-INS-04086 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 on the ceiling or wall outside of each separate s
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,358 in fines
Feb 28, 2023 $2,358 CAP 23NOIE-INS-04648 Hallway 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 · $609 in fines
May 21, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-04721 Living room 3
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 · $609 in fines
Sep 10, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-06765 Sleeping room 1 3
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 · $609 in fines
Sep 10, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-06765 Hallway 3
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 · $609 in fines
Sep 10, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIE-INS-04757 Bathroom 3
12-G DCMR § 309.1
Failure of the occupant or tenant to keep structure free from insect infestation
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Nov 14, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01024
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
Jan 26, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01717 Sleeping room 3 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 · $1,274 in fines
Feb 11, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01970 Living room Interior

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