1333 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)
$12,368
Fines (last 2 yrs)
16
Open violations
$12,368
Fines on open violations
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Violations

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
avg $638 3×
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,914 in fines
Sep 27, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-09072 Living room 1
Sep 27, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-09072 Bathroom 2
Sep 27, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-09072 Sleeping room 2 2
IPMC § 601.2
Failure by owner to provide or maintain the required mechanical and electrical facilities
avg $1,274 3×
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $3,822 in fines
Sep 27, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIE-INS-05443 Living room 1
Sep 27, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIE-INS-05443 Bathroom 2
Sep 27, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIE-INS-05443 Entire Unit Interior
12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to correct cracked or loose plaster, holes, decayed wood, water damage and/or other defective surface conditions
avg $638 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,276 in fines
Sep 27, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-09072 Sleeping room 1 1
Sep 27, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-09072 Bathroom 2
12-G DCMR § 304.14
Failure to maintain all openings to the external air between March 15 and November 15 with tightly fitting screens of minimum 16 mesh per inch 16 mesh per 25mm and/or failure to maintain every screen door used for insect control wit
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $128 in fines
Sep 27, 2026 $128 CAP 26NOIR-INS-09072 Sleeping room 1 Interior/Exterior
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
Sep 27, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-09072 Entire Unit Interior
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IPMC § 302.3
Failure to maintain sidewalk, walkway, driveway, stairs or similar area free of hazardous conditions
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $638 in fines
Sep 27, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-09072 Entrance door Exterior
IPMC § 304.13
Failure to maintain windows, skylights, door or frame in sound condition, good repair and weather tight
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $638 in fines
Sep 27, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-09072 Eating room Basement
IPMC § 304.18.1
Failure to install and/or maintain in good working order, a deadbolt lock according to the manufacturer's specifications. For the purpose of this section, a sliding bolt shall not be considered an acceptable deadbolt lock
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,274 in fines
Sep 27, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-09072 Entrance door Interior/Exterior
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
Sep 27, 2026 $128 CAP 26NOIR-INS-09072 Sleeping room 1 2
IPMC § 401.2
Owner providing, occupying, or allowing occupancy of premises not in compliance with light, ventilation or space requirements of this chapter
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,274 in fines
Sep 27, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-09072 Cooking room Basement
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 27, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-09072 Bathroom 1

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