1500 18 th Street SE

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23
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$33,344
Fines (last 2 yrs)
23
Total violations
$33,344
Total fines
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Violations

12-G DCMR § 704.1.3
Failure to keep all required portable fire extinguishers maintained in an efficient and safe operating condition
avg $2,537 4×
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $10,146 in fines
Apr 17, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-03150 Common hallway 1
Apr 17, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-03150 Common hallway 2
Apr 17, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-03150 Common hallway Basement
+1 more
Jan 13, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-01354 Common hallway Interior
IPMC § 605.1
Failure to install electrical equipment, wiring, or appliances in a safe and approved manner
avg $638 4×
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $2,552 in fines
Apr 17, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIE-INS-03150 Common hallway 1
Apr 17, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIE-INS-03150 Common hallway 2
Apr 17, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIE-INS-03150 Common hallway Basement
+1 more
Apr 17, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIE-INS-03150 Utility Room Basement
IPMC § 305.1
Failure to maintain interior of structure and equipment therein in good repair, structurally sound and in sanitary condition
avg $1,218 3×
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $3,654 in fines
Oct 22, 2024 $1,218 CAP 25NOIR-INS-00385 Bathroom Interior
Oct 22, 2024 $1,218 CAP 25NOIR-INS-00385 Entire Unit Interior
Oct 22, 2024 $1,218 CAP 25NOIR-INS-00385 Kitchen Interior
12-G DCMR § 702.6
(Failure to keep all illuminated ?Exit? signs illuminated when the building is occupied
avg $1,274 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,548 in fines
Apr 17, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIE-INS-03150 Common hallway 1
Apr 17, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIE-INS-03150 Common hallway Basement
IPMC ?305.1.1
Permitting to exist on premises unsafe stairs, landings, balconies, and all similar walking surfaces, including guards and handrails, that are not structurally sound, not properly anchored or are anchored with connections not capable of
avg $1,274 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,548 in fines
Apr 17, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIE-INS-03150 Common hallway 1st to 2nd Floor
Apr 17, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIE-INS-03150 Rear of building Exterior
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IPMC § 306.1.1
Failure to correct an unsafe condition pertaining to concrete
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,274 in fines
Apr 17, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04555 Rear of building Basement
IPMC § 505.4
Failure to properly install or maintain water heating facilities
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,274 in fines
Apr 17, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04555 Utility Room Basement
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 · $1,274 in fines
Apr 17, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04555 Utility Room Basement
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 · $1,249 in fines
Jan 13, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-01354 Cooking room Interior
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.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,499 in fines
Jan 13, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-01354 Entire Unit Interior
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 · $2,499 in fines
Jan 13, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-01354 Hallway Interior
12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to correct cracked or loose plaster, holes, decayed wood, water damage and/or other defective surface conditions
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $609 in fines
Oct 22, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-00385 Kitchen Interior
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 · $1,218 in fines
Oct 22, 2024 $1,218 CAP 25NOIR-INS-00385 Kitchen Interior

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