801 Rhode Island Avenue NW

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47
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$80,715
Fines (last 2 yrs)
140
Total violations
$153,639
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 $573 26×
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Show details · 26 occurrences · $14,892 in fines
Aug 27, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07538 Bathroom Interior
Aug 27, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07539 Bathroom Interior
Aug 27, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07539 Bathroom Interior
+23 more
Aug 27, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07543 Bathroom Interior
Aug 27, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07545 Bathroom Interior
Aug 27, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07548 Bathroom Interior
Aug 27, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07548 Living room Interior
Mar 28, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02638 Bathroom Interior
Jan 4, 2023 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01550 Bathroom 4
Dec 22, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01441 Bathroom 1
Dec 22, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01441 Cooking room 1
Nov 3, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00647 Bathroom 7
Nov 3, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00647 Closet 7
Nov 3, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00647 Living room/sleeping room 7
Nov 3, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00648 Bathroom 7
Nov 3, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00648 Bathroom 7
Nov 3, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00648 Hallway 7
Nov 3, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00648 Living room 7
Nov 3, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00648 Living room 7
Nov 3, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00648 Sleeping room 1 7
Nov 3, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00648 Sleeping room 1 7
Nov 3, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00649 Living room 7
Nov 3, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00649 Sleeping Room 7
Nov 3, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00652 Sleeping room 2 5
Jan 25, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-02464 Bathroom 1
Aug 3, 2018 $509 CAP 18ENF-HOUS-01936
IPMC § 305.1
Failure to maintain interior of structure and equipment therein in good repair, structurally sound and in sanitary condition
avg $1,100 20×
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Show details · 20 occurrences · $22,000 in fines
Nov 4, 2022 $1,107 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00668 Kitchen Interior
Nov 4, 2022 $1,107 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00668 Living room Interior
Nov 4, 2022 $1,107 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00668 Living room Interior
+17 more
Nov 4, 2022 $1,107 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00677 Bathroom Interior
Nov 4, 2022 $1,107 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00677 Bathroom Interior
Nov 4, 2022 $1,107 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00677 Cooking room Interior
Nov 4, 2022 $1,107 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00677 Cooking room Interior
Nov 4, 2022 $1,107 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00677 Sleeping Room Interior
Nov 4, 2022 $1,107 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00686 Cooking room Interior
Nov 4, 2022 $1,107 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00687 Bathroom Interior
Nov 4, 2022 $1,107 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00687 Cooking room Interior
Nov 4, 2022 $1,107 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00687 Living room Interior
Nov 3, 2022 $1,107 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00647 Cooking room 7
Nov 3, 2022 $1,107 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00647 Cooking room 7
Nov 3, 2022 $1,107 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00648 Cooking room 7
Nov 3, 2022 $1,107 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00648 Entire Unit 7
Nov 3, 2022 $1,107 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00649 Cooking room 7
Nov 3, 2022 $1,107 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00652 Sleeping room 2 5
Apr 22, 2019 $1,037 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-03267 Cooking room Interior
Apr 22, 2019 $1,037 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-03267 Cooking room Interior
IPMC § 601.2
Failure by owner to provide or maintain the required mechanical and electrical facilities
avg $1,220 12×
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Show details · 12 occurrences · $14,634 in fines
Aug 27, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05785 Entire Unit Interior
Aug 27, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05787 Entire Unit Interior
Aug 27, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05788 Entire Unit Interior
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Aug 27, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05791 Entire Unit Interior
Aug 27, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05792 Entire Unit Interior
Aug 27, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05793 Entire Unit Interior
Aug 27, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05794 Entire Unit Interior
Aug 27, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05798 Entire Unit Interior
Aug 27, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05800 Entire Unit Interior
Aug 18, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05589 Entire Unit Interior
Jan 4, 2023 $1,107 CAP 23NOIE-INS-03977 Elevator 1 Interior
Nov 7, 2019 $1,037 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-00764 Entire Unit 5
IPMC § 502.1
Failure to maintain bathtub, shower, lavatory, water closet or kitchen sink in a sanitary, safe working condition
avg $565 10×
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Show details · 10 occurrences · $5,647 in fines
Aug 27, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07545 Entire Unit Interior
Mar 28, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02638 Bathroom Interior
Dec 22, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01441 Bathroom 1
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Dec 21, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01422 Bathroom 1
Nov 3, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00647 Bathroom 7
Nov 3, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00647 Bathroom 7
Nov 3, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00647 Cooking room 7
Nov 3, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00648 Bathroom 7
Nov 3, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00649 Bathroom 7
Nov 3, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00652 Bathroom 5
12-G DCMR § 608.2
Failure of the owner or operator of a housing business who provides air conditioning t maintain each such unit in safe and good working condition so that it can provide from May 15 to September 15, an inside temperature in the rooms
avg $519
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Show details · 6 occurrences · $3,114 in fines
May 31, 2019 $519 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-03838 Sleeping room 1 Interior
May 31, 2019 $519 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-03838 Sleeping room 2 Interior
May 31, 2019 $519 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-03838 Sleeping room 3 Interior
+3 more
May 31, 2019 $519 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-03839 Living room Interior
May 31, 2019 $519 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-03839 Sleeping room 1 Interior
May 31, 2019 $519 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-03839 Sleeping room 2 Interior
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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 $1,107
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Show details · 6 occurrences · $6,642 in fines
Dec 21, 2022 $1,107 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01422 Entire Unit 1
Nov 3, 2022 $1,107 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00647 Living room/sleeping room 7
Nov 3, 2022 $1,107 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00648 Entire Unit 7
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Nov 3, 2022 $1,107 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00649 Entire Unit 7
Nov 3, 2022 $1,107 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00652 Cooking room 5
Nov 3, 2022 $1,107 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00652 Entire Unit 5
12-G DCMR § 704.1.3
Failure to keep all required portable fire extinguishers maintained in an efficient and safe operating condition
avg $2,499
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Show details · 5 occurrences · $12,495 in fines
Nov 21, 2025 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00755 Common Area 2
Nov 21, 2025 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00755 Common Area 3
Aug 27, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05780 Kitchen Interior
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Aug 27, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05788 Kitchen Interior
Aug 27, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05791 Kitchen Interior
12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to maintain interior surfaces in good, clean, and sanitary condition and good repair
avg $554
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Show details · 5 occurrences · $2,770 in fines
Dec 22, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01441 Cooking room 1
Dec 21, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01422 Sleeping room 2 1
Nov 4, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00672 Bathroom Interior
+2 more
Nov 3, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00649 Cooking room 7
Jan 25, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-02464 Hallway 1
12-G DCMR § 704.1.3
Failure maintain fire extinguishers in accordance with NFPA 10 as referenced in the Fire Code
avg $2,499
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $9,996 in fines
Nov 21, 2025 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00758 Common hallway 5
Nov 21, 2025 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00758 Common hallway 6
Nov 21, 2025 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00758 Common hallway 7
+1 more
Nov 21, 2025 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00758 Common hallway 8
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
avg $2,499
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $9,996 in fines
Aug 27, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05775 Entire Unit Interior
Aug 27, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05777 Entire Unit Interior
Aug 27, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05782 Entire Unit Interior
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Aug 27, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05783 Entire Unit Interior
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 $111
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $444 in fines
Nov 3, 2022 $111 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00647 Bathroom 7
Nov 3, 2022 $111 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00648 Sleeping room 2 7
Nov 3, 2022 $111 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00652 Living room 5
+1 more
Nov 3, 2022 $111 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00652 Sleeping room 2 5
IPMC § 304.2
Failure to eliminate and repaint surfaces with peeling, flaking or chipped paint
avg $532
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $2,126 in fines
Nov 4, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00672 Bathroom Interior
Nov 4, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00672 Sleeping Room Interior
Aug 10, 2018 $509 CAP 18ENF-HOUS-02065
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Aug 10, 2018 $509 CAP 18ENF-HOUS-02065 Laundry Room
IPMC § 304.13
Failure to maintain windows, skylights, door or frame in sound condition, good repair and weather tight
avg $554
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,662 in fines
Nov 3, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00649 Apartment Entrance Door 7
Nov 3, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00649 Living room 7
Nov 3, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00649 Sleeping Room 7
12-G DCMR ?? 108.1.1 and 108.1.1.5 (7)
Allowing a dangerous structure or premises to exist consisting of a building or structure that is neglected, damaged, dilapidated, unsecured or abandoned so as to become an attractive nuisance to children who might
avg $2,499
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $7,497 in fines
Dec 16, 2025 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01027 Entrance door Interior
Nov 21, 2025 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00749 Entire Unit 5
Nov 21, 2025 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00750 Entire Unit 5
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
avg $2,404
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $7,212 in fines
Aug 27, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05797 Entire Unit Interior
Aug 27, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05798 Entire Unit Interior
Nov 3, 2022 $2,214 CAP 23NOIE-INS-03217 Living room/sleeping room 7
IPMC § 701.2
Failure of owner of the premises to provide and maintain code compliant fire safety facilities and equipment
avg $2,499
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,998 in fines
Aug 27, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05799 Common hallway 5th to 6th Floor
Aug 27, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05799 Common hallway 5th to 6th Floor
12-G DCMR § 109.1
Building poses imminent danger to building occupants or those in close proximity due to an unsanitary condition or the operation of defective or dangerous equipment
avg $2,499
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,998 in fines
Aug 27, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05779 Entire Unit Interior
Aug 27, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05781 Sleeping Room Interior
IPMC § 302.5
Failure to exterminate rodent harborage or infestation by approved processes which are not injurious to human health
avg $554
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,108 in fines
Nov 4, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00677 Cooking room Interior
Nov 3, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00648 Entire Unit 7
IPMC § 605.1
Failure to install electrical equipment, wiring, or appliances in a safe and approved manner
avg $554
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,108 in fines
Nov 3, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIE-INS-03217 Cooking room 7
Nov 3, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIE-INS-03218 Living room 7
12-G DCMR ?? 108.1.1 and 108.1.1.5 (9)
Allowing a dangerous structure or premises to exist consisting of a building or structure, used or intended to be used for dwelling purposes, that has been determined by the code official to be unsanitary, unfit fo
avg $2,499
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,998 in fines
Aug 27, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05776 Entire Unit Interior
Aug 27, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05778 Entire Unit Interior
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 sleep
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,034 in fines
Aug 10, 2018 $2,034 CAP 18ENF-HOUS-02066
IPMC § 502.2
Failure to provide at least one water closet, and/or lavatory, and/or bathtub or shower per four rooming units
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $519 in fines
May 30, 2019 $519 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-03828 Bathroom 4
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 · $2,075 in fines
Nov 7, 2019 $2,075 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-00764 Entire Unit 5
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
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,214 in fines
Jan 25, 2022 $2,214 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-02464 Hallway 1
12-G DCMR § 309.5.1
Failure of owner to provide required extermination services where more than one sleeping or dwelling unit of a structure is infected with insects or rodents;
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,107 in fines
Jan 25, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-02464 Cooking room 1
12-G DCMR § 404.7.1
Owner furnished facilities located outside of sleeping or dwelling unit for cooking, storage or refrigeration of food are not maintained by the owner in a safe and sanitary condition and in good working order.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $554 in fines
Nov 3, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00652 Cooking room 5
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 21, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00758 Stairwell 5
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 · $111 in fines
Nov 3, 2022 $111 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00648 Sleeping room 2 7
12-G DCMR § 310.2
Failure to install an approved carbon monoxide alarm in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms in dwelling units located in a building containing a fuel-burning appliance or a building which has an attached garage
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,214 in fines
Nov 3, 2022 $2,214 CAP 23NOIE-INS-03218 Hallway 7
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 4, 2022 $1,107 CAP 23NOIE-INS-03235 Cooking room Interior
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
Aug 27, 2025 $125 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07550 Common Area 1
IPMC § 304.13.1
Failure to maintain glazing materials free from cracks and holes
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $118 in fines
Mar 28, 2023 $118 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02638 Bathroom Interior
12-G DCMR § 308.1
Failure to maintain exterior property and premises, and the interior of every structure, shall be free from any accumulation of rubbish and garbage
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Aug 27, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIS-INS-01682 Entire Yard Exterior
IPMC § 302.8
Failure to prevent inoperative or unlicensed motor vehicle from being parked, kept or stored on premises
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Aug 27, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07550 Rear of building Exterior
12-G DCMR § 402.2
Failure to provide common areas and stairways with sufficient illumination
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Aug 27, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07550 Common hallway 5th to 6th Floor

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