1609 18 th Street SE

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19
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$26,363
Fines (last 2 yrs)
33
Total violations
$41,925
Total fines
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Violations

IPMC § 605.1
Failure to install electrical equipment, wiring, or appliances in a safe and approved manner
avg $561 5×
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Show details · 5 occurrences · $2,807 in fines
Dec 25, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01271 Cooking room Interior
Dec 25, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01271 Eating room Interior
Oct 7, 2019 $519 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-00114 Entire Unit 1
+2 more
Oct 7, 2019 $519 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-00114 Hallway 1
Oct 7, 2019 $519 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-00114 Sleeping room 1 1
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 $2,499 4×
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $9,996 in fines
Dec 25, 2025 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01271 Bathroom Interior
Dec 25, 2025 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01271 Living room Interior
Dec 25, 2025 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01271 Rear Sleeping Room Interior
+1 more
Dec 7, 2025 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00939 Living room 2
12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to correct cracked or loose plaster, holes, decayed wood, water damage and/or other defective surface conditions
avg $590 3×
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,769 in fines
Dec 25, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01845 Bathroom Interior
Dec 8, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01473 Bathroom 2
Oct 7, 2019 $519 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-00114 Utility Closet 1
IPMC § 305.1
Failure to maintain interior of structure and equipment therein in good repair, structurally sound and in sanitary condition
avg $1,178 3×
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $3,535 in fines
Dec 8, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01473 Cooking room 2
Dec 8, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01473 Sleeping room 2 2
Dec 20, 2019 $1,037 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-01527 Kitchen 2
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
avg $2,075 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,150 in fines
Oct 7, 2019 $2,075 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-00114 Sleeping room 1 1
Oct 7, 2019 $2,075 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-00114 Sleeping room 2 1
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IPMC § 304.13
Failure to maintain windows, skylights, door or frame in sound condition, good repair and weather tight
avg $625 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,250 in fines
Dec 25, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01845 Apartment Entrance Door Exterior
Dec 25, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01845 Apartment Rear Entrance Door Exterior
IPMC § 605.2
Failure to have receptacle outlets with the appropriate faceplate covers for the location
avg $519 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,038 in fines
Oct 7, 2019 $519 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-00114 Kitchen 1
Oct 7, 2019 $519 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-00114 Living room 1
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 sleepi
avg $2,075 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,150 in fines
Dec 20, 2019 $2,075 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-01527 Rear Sleeping Room 2
Oct 7, 2019 $2,075 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-00114 Hallway 1
IPMC § 601.2
Failure by owner to provide or maintain the required mechanical and electrical facilities
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,037 in fines
Oct 7, 2019 $1,037 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-00114 Utility Closet 1
12-G DCMR § 404.4.2
Failure to provide means of egress from a habitable space other than through a bedroom
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,037 in fines
Oct 7, 2019 $1,037 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-00114 Sleeping Room 1
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 · $1,037 in fines
Dec 20, 2019 $1,037 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-01527 Common hallway 2
12-G DCMR ?? 108.1.1 and 108.1.1.3
Structure is unfit for human occupancy because it is unsafe; unlawful; or due to the degree of disrepair or lack of maintenance, is unsanitary or vermin or rat infested, contains filth and contamination, or lacks vent
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,499 in fines
Apr 15, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-03044 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 505.4
Failure to provide or maintain a water heater which has an approved combination temperature and pressure-relief valve and relief valve discharge pipe.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
Dec 8, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01473 Utility Closet 2
IPMC § 305.6
Failure to maintain interior doors capable of being opened and closed properly
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $125 in fines
Dec 8, 2025 $125 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01473 Utility Closet 2
12-G DCMR § 309.1
Failure to promptly exterminate structures in which rodents are found by approved processes
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
Dec 8, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01473 Entire Unit 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
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
Dec 25, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01845 Cooking room Interior
IPMC § 603.4
Failure to maintain safety controls for fuel-burning equipment in effective operation
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,499 in fines
Dec 25, 2025 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01271 Cooking room Interior
12-G DCMR § 604.2
Failure to serve dwelling units by a three-wire, 120/240 volt, single-phase electrical service having a rating of not less than 60 amperes
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
Dec 25, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01271 Common Area Interior

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