1607 18 th Street SE

Ward 8 ANC 8A 4 units Built c. 1941 Map ↗ Nearby buildings → Print flyer ↗
24
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$34,032
Fines (last 2 yrs)
24
Total violations
$34,032
Total fines
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Violations

IPMC § 502.1
Failure to maintain bathtub, shower, lavatory, water closet or kitchen sink in a sanitary, safe working condition
avg $638
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,914 in fines
Apr 20, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04645 Bathroom 2
Apr 20, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04645 Cooking room 2
Apr 20, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04646 Bathroom 1
12-G DCMR § 704.1.3
Failure to keep all required portable fire extinguishers maintained in an efficient and safe operating condition
avg $2,549
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $5,098 in fines
Apr 20, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-03215 Cooking room 2
Apr 20, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-03216 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 in each room used for sleeping purposes
avg $2,549
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $5,098 in fines
Apr 20, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-03215 Front Sleeping Room 2
Apr 20, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-03215 Rear Sleeping Room 2
12-G DCMR ?? 108.1.1 and 108.1.1.5 (1)
Allowing a dangerous structure or premises to exist consisting of any door, aisle, passageway, stairway, exit or other means of egress that does not conform to the Construction Codes as related to the requirement
avg $2,549
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $5,098 in fines
Apr 20, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-03215 Front Sleeping Room 2
Apr 20, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-03216 Front Sleeping Room 1
12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to maintain interior surfaces in good, clean, and sanitary condition and good repair
avg $638
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,276 in fines
Apr 20, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04646 Bathroom 1
Apr 20, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04647 Common hallway 2
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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 $1,274
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,548 in fines
Apr 20, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04646 Entire Unit 1
Apr 20, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04647 Entrance foyer 1
12-G DCMR § 307.1
Failure to provide a proper handrail for stairs having more than three risers
avg $1,274
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,548 in fines
Apr 20, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04647 Common hallway 1st to 2nd Floor
Apr 20, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04647 Stairwell 1st to 2nd Floor
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 · $2,549 in fines
Apr 20, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-03216 Eating room 1
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 · $1,274 in fines
Apr 20, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIE-INS-03217 Entrance foyer 1
12-G DCMR § 102.2
Failure to maintain in good working order equipment, systems, devices or safeguards required by the Property Maintenance Code or previous regulation or code under which the structure or premises was constructed, altered or repaired
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,549 in fines
Apr 20, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04643 Apartment Entrance Door 1
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
Apr 20, 2026 $128 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04645 Apartment Entrance Door 2
IPMC § 305.1
Failure to maintain interior of structure and equipment therein in good repair, structurally sound and in sanitary condition
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,274 in fines
Apr 20, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04645 Cooking 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
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $128 in fines
Apr 20, 2026 $128 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04645 Cooking room 2
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 · $638 in fines
Apr 20, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04645 Entire Unit 2
IPMC § 304.12
failure to maintain handrails and guards in a firmly fastened manner, good condition and/ or capable of supporting normally imposed loads
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,274 in fines
Apr 20, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04647 Common hallway 1st to 2nd Floor
IPMC § 304.2
Failure to maintain all siding and masonry joints, or those between the building envelope and the perimeter of windows, doors and skylights, weather resistant and water tight
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $638 in fines
Apr 20, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04647 Rear of building Exterior

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