1353 Congress Street SE

Ward 8 Built c. 1949 Map ↗ Nearby buildings → LandlordSE Washington Development... · 48 buildings Listed ownerLois Fried

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This building's landlord, SE Washington Development Associates II LP, is one of the worst landlords in DC. Ranked #1 city-wide by total fines assessed.

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16
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$15,299
Fines (last 2 yrs)
16
Open violations
$15,299
Fines on open violations
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Violations

IPMC § 305.1
Failure to maintain interior of structure and equipment therein in good repair, structurally sound and in sanitary condition
avg $1,274 3×
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $3,822 in fines
Sep 28, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-09137 Cooking room 1
Sep 28, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-09137 Bathroom 2
Sep 28, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-09137 Bathroom 2
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 $2,549 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $5,098 in fines
Sep 28, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26A-CNT-00967 Hallway 1
Sep 28, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26A-CNT-00967 Right Sleeping Room 2
IPMC § 304.13
Failure to maintain windows, skylights, door or frame in sound condition, good repair and weather tight
avg $638 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,276 in fines
Sep 28, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-09137 Living room 1
Sep 28, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-09137 Right Sleeping Room 2
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 $128 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $256 in fines
Sep 28, 2026 $128 CAP 26NOIR-INS-09137 Left Sleeping Room 2
Sep 28, 2026 $128 CAP 26NOIR-INS-09137 Right Sleeping Room 2
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 · $638 in fines
Sep 28, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-09137
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12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to correct cracked or loose plaster, holes, decayed wood, water damage and/or other defective surface conditions
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $638 in fines
Sep 28, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-09137 Cooking room 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 on the ceiling or wall outside of each separate s
+ I can confirm this is still happening
Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,549 in fines
Sep 28, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26A-CNT-00967 Hallway 2
IPMC § 305.6
Failure to maintain interior doors that fit reasonably well within the frame
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $128 in fines
Sep 28, 2026 $128 CAP 26NOIR-INS-09137 Bathroom 2
IPMC § 305.6
Failure to maintain interior doors capable of being opened and closed properly
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $128 in fines
Sep 28, 2026 $128 CAP 26NOIR-INS-09137 Left Sleeping Room 2
IPMC § 502.1
Failure to maintain bathtub, shower, lavatory, water closet or kitchen sink in a sanitary, safe working condition
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $638 in fines
Sep 28, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-09137 Bathroom 2
IPMC § 304.13.1
Failure to maintain glazing materials free from cracks and holes
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $128 in fines
Jul 12, 2026 $128 CAP 26NOIR-INS-06791 Side of building Interior/Exterior

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