2209 16 th Street SE

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55
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$54,411
Fines (last 2 yrs)
56
Total violations
$55,629
Total fines
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Violations

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 $1,249
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $4,996 in fines
Oct 10, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00281 Entire Unit 1
Aug 13, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07087 Bathroom Interior
Aug 13, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07087 Sleeping room 1 Interior
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Aug 13, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07087 Sleeping room 2 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 $625
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $2,500 in fines
Aug 13, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07087 Bathroom Interior
Aug 13, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07087 Hallway Interior
Aug 13, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07087 Living room Interior
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Aug 13, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07087 Sleeping room 1 Interior
IPMC § 601.2
Failure by owner to provide or maintain the required mechanical and electrical facilities
avg $1,257
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $3,772 in fines
Feb 26, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIE-INS-02386 Rear of building Exterior
Oct 10, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00178 Laundry room/area 1
Oct 10, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00178 Living room 1
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
Feb 26, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03297 Bathroom 1
Feb 26, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03298 Kitchen 1
Feb 3, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02637 Bathroom Interior
12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to maintain interior surfaces in good, clean, and sanitary condition and good repair
avg $629
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,888 in fines
Feb 26, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03297 Kitchen 1
Oct 10, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00281 Kitchen 1
Oct 10, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00281 Sleeping Room 1
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IPMC § 304.13
Failure to maintain windows, skylights, door or frame in sound condition, good repair and weather tight
avg $634
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,901 in fines
Feb 3, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02637 Apartment Rear Entrance Door Interior/Exterior
Feb 3, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02637 Entrance door Interior/Exterior
Oct 10, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00281 Rear Sleeping 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.
avg $625
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,250 in fines
Oct 10, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00281 Kitchen 1
Oct 10, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00281 Kitchen 1
IPMC § 302.5
Failure to maintain structures and exterior property free from rodent harborage and infestation
avg $625
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,250 in fines
Oct 10, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00281 Entire Unit 1
Aug 13, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07087 Entire Unit Interior
12-G DCMR 305.3
Failure to repair, remove or cover peeling, chipping, flaking or abraded paint
avg $625
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,250 in fines
Oct 10, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00280 Front Sleeping Room 1
Oct 10, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00281 Bathroom 1
IPMC § 304.10
Failure to maintain exterior stairway, deck, porch, balcony, or any appurtenance attached thereto in a structurally sound manner, in good repair, with proper anchorage and capable of supporting the imposed loads
avg $1,249
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,498 in fines
Oct 10, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00284 Exterior Rear Entrance Door Exterior
Oct 10, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00284 Exterior Rear Entrance Door Exterior
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
avg $1,249
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,498 in fines
Oct 10, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00178 Living room 1
Oct 10, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00181 Rear of building Exterior
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
avg $625
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,250 in fines
Oct 10, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIS-INS-01955 Rear of building Exterior
Aug 13, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIS-INS-01572 Rear of building Exterior
12-G DCMR § 309.1
Failure of the owner to keep structure free from rodent infestation
avg $928
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,856 in fines
Feb 3, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02637 Entire Unit Interior
Feb 7, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIR-INS-02833 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 504.1
Failure to maintain all plumbing fixtures in a safe, sanitary, and functional condition.
avg $632
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,263 in fines
Feb 26, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03301 Utility Closet 1
Oct 10, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00281 Bathroom 1
IPMC § 605.1
Failure to install electrical equipment, wiring, or appliances in a safe and approved manner
avg $625
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,250 in fines
Aug 13, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05498 Closet Interior
Aug 13, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05498 Living room Interior
12-G DCMR § 704.1.3
Failure to keep all required portable fire extinguishers maintained in an efficient and safe operating condition
avg $2,524
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $5,048 in fines
Feb 26, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-02380 Kitchen 1
Aug 13, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05498 Kitchen Interior
12-G DCMR § 102.2
Improperly caused service, facility, equipment or utility in an occupied dwelling, which is required under this section, to be removed from or shut off from or discontinued
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,499 in fines
Sep 17, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-06109 Entire Unit Interior
12-G DCMR § 304.7
Failure to maintain roof drains, gutters and downspouts in good repair or free from obstructions
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Oct 10, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00284 Front of building Exterior
IPMC § 305.6
Failure to maintain interior doors that fit reasonably well within the frame
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $125 in fines
Oct 10, 2025 $125 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00281 Kitchen 1
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 · $625 in fines
Aug 13, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07087 Entire Building 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
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $125 in fines
Aug 13, 2025 $125 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07087 Entire Unit Interior
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 · $1,249 in fines
Aug 13, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07087 Kitchen Interior
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
Oct 10, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00181 Rear of building Exterior
12-G DCMR § 704.1.3
Failure maintain fire extinguishers in accordance with NFPA 10 as referenced in the Fire Code
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,499 in fines
Oct 10, 2025 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00181 Common Area 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
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,499 in fines
Oct 10, 2025 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00178 Rear Sleeping Room 1
IPMC § 505.3
Failure to provide an adequate water supply system
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
Oct 10, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00177 Kitchen 1
12-G DCMR § 302.1
Failure of the owner to maintain exterior property and premises in clean, safe and sanitary condition
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $638 in fines
Feb 25, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIS-INS-00170 Rear of building Exterior
IPMC § 305.1
Failure of occupants to keep that part of a structure that they occupy or control in a clean and sanitary condition
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,274 in fines
Feb 26, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03297 Sleeping Room 1
12-G DCMR § 602.3
Failure by owner or operator of any building who rents, leases, or lets one or more dwelling units, rooming units, dormitory or guestrooms on terms, either express or implied, to supply heat during a period starting no later than Oct
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,549 in fines
Feb 26, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-02382 Entire Unit 1
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
Feb 27, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03317 Rear yard Exterior
IPMC § 305.5
Failure to maintain handrails and guards firmly fastened, in sound condition, good repair
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,274 in fines
Feb 27, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03317 Rear of building Exterior
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
Feb 27, 2026 $128 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03317 Apartment Entrance Door 1

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