1237 18 th Street NE

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11
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$9,533
Fines (last 2 yrs)
32
Total violations
$24,909
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 $554
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Show details · 8 occurrences · $4,432 in fines
Nov 28, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01058 Cooking room 1
Nov 28, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01058 Cooking room 1
Nov 28, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01058 Front Sleeping Room 1
+5 more
Nov 28, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01058 Hallway 1
Nov 28, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01058 Living room 1
Nov 28, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01058 Rear Sleeping Room 1
Nov 28, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01058 Utility Closet 1
Mar 29, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-04138 Living room Interior
12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to maintain interior surfaces in good, clean, and sanitary condition and good repair
avg $585
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $2,341 in fines
Feb 13, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02936 Living room 2
Dec 19, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01750 Kitchen 1
Nov 28, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01058 Eating room 1
+1 more
Aug 25, 2020 $524 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-06070 Cooking room Interior
IPMC § 601.2
Failure by owner to provide or maintain the required mechanical and electrical facilities
avg $1,047
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,094 in fines
May 14, 2020 $1,047 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-03642 Kitchen Interior
May 14, 2020 $1,047 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-03642 Utility Closet Interior
12-G DCMR § 309.1
Failure of the owner to keep structure free from rodent infestation
avg $816
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,631 in fines
Mar 29, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-04138 Entire Unit Interior
May 14, 2020 $524 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-03642 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 302.5
Failure to maintain structures and exterior property free from rodent harborage and infestation
avg $554
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,108 in fines
Nov 28, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01058 Front of building Exterior
Nov 28, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01058 Rear of building Exterior
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IPMC § 305.6
Failure to maintain interior doors capable of being opened and closed properly
avg $118
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $236 in fines
Nov 3, 2025 $125 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00874 Front Sleeping Room 2
Nov 28, 2022 $111 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01058 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 $1,262
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,523 in fines
Feb 13, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02936 Cooking room 2
Nov 3, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00874 Cooking room 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
Nov 14, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01026 Kitchen 1
IPMC § 305.5
Failure to maintain handrails and guards firmly fastened, in sound condition, good repair
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
Nov 13, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01003 Common hallway 1
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 · $625 in fines
Nov 14, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01026 Kitchen 1
12-G DCMR § 702.4
Failure to maintain the required emergency escape openings in accordance with the code in effect at the time of construction
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,214 in fines
Nov 28, 2022 $2,214 CAP 23NOIE-INS-03547 Center Sleeping Room 1
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 · $1,107 in fines
Nov 28, 2022 $1,107 CAP 23NOIE-INS-03547 Cooking room 1
IPMC § 304.13.2
Failure to maintain every window, other than a fixed window, in an easily openable manner and/or capable of being held in position by window hardware
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Nov 14, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01026 Bathroom 1
IPMC § 604.3
Failure to correct electrical system that constitutes a hazard to the occupants or the structure
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
Nov 14, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00627 Kitchen 1
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 · $554 in fines
Mar 29, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-04138 Cooking room Interior
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
Dec 19, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01750 Kitchen 1
IPMC § 304.1.1
Permitting an unsafe exterior structural condition to exist on premises wherein exterior stairs, decks, porches, balconies and all similar appurtenances attached thereto, including guards and handrails, are not structurally sound, not prop
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,047 in fines
Jun 18, 2020 $1,047 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-04415 Front of building Exterior

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