1370 Congress Street SE

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21
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$18,995
Fines (last 2 yrs)
31
Total violations
$30,590
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 $620 7×
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Show details · 7 occurrences · $4,340 in fines
Jan 20, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02311 Bathroom Basement
Jan 20, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02311 Center Sleeping Room Basement
Jan 20, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02311 Closet Basement
+4 more
Jan 20, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02311 Front Sleeping Room Basement
Jan 20, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02311 Hallway Basement
Jan 20, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02311 Living room Basement
Dec 8, 2023 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-01427 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 $122 4×
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $486 in fines
Jan 20, 2026 $125 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02311 Cooking room Basement
Jan 20, 2026 $125 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02312 Utility Closet 1
Dec 8, 2023 $118 CAP 24NOIR-INS-01427 Apartment Entrance Door Interior
+1 more
Dec 8, 2023 $118 CAP 24NOIR-INS-01427 Bathroom 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 in each room used for sleeping purposes
avg $2,309 3×
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $6,927 in fines
Jan 20, 2026 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01587 Center Sleeping Room Basement
Sep 23, 2022 $2,214 CAP 22NOIE-INS-02660 Sleeping room 1 Interior
Sep 23, 2022 $2,214 CAP 22NOIE-INS-02660 Sleeping room 2 Interior
12-G DCMR § 704.1.3
Failure keep all required portable fire extinguishers visible and readily accessible
avg $2,499 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,998 in fines
Jan 20, 2026 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01587 Cooking room Basement
Jan 20, 2026 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01588 Cooking room 1
IPMC § 304.15
Failure to maintain exterior doors, door assemblies, operator systems, if provided, and/or hardware in good condition.
avg $625 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,250 in fines
Jan 20, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02311 Apartment Entrance Door Basement
Jan 20, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02312 Apartment Entrance Door 1
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IPMC § 605.2
Failure to have receptacle outlets with the appropriate faceplate covers for the location
avg $625 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,250 in fines
Jan 20, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02311 Center Sleeping Room Basement
Jan 20, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02311 Rear Sleeping Room Basement
12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to maintain interior surfaces in good, clean, and sanitary condition and good repair
avg $625 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,250 in fines
Jan 20, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02311 Master Bathroom Basement
Jan 20, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02311 Rear Sleeping Room Basement
IPMC § 305.1
Failure to maintain interior of structure and equipment therein in good repair, structurally sound and in sanitary condition
avg $1,179 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,358 in fines
Dec 8, 2023 $1,179 CAP 24NOIR-INS-01427 Bathroom Interior
Dec 8, 2023 $1,179 CAP 24NOIR-INS-01427 Cooking room Interior
IPMC § 605.1
Failure to install electrical equipment, wiring, or appliances in a safe and approved manner
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Jan 20, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01587 Center Sleeping Room Basement
IPMC § 505.4
Failure to properly install or maintain water heating facilities
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
Jan 20, 2026 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02311 Utility Closet Basement
12-G DCMR § 309.1
Failure to promptly exterminate structures in which rodents are found by approved processes
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
Jan 20, 2026 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02312 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 304.2
Failure to stabilize and coat all surfaces with rust or corrosion to inhibit future rust and corrosion
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Jan 20, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02313 Front of building Exterior
IPMC § 304.1.1(9)
Permitting an unsafe exterior structural condition to exist on premises wherein flooring and flooring components with defects that affect serviceability or flooring components that show signs of deterioration or fatigue, are not prope
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,179 in fines
Jan 11, 2024 $1,179 CAP 24NOIE-INS-01543 Right Sleeping Room 2
IPMC § 302.5
Failure to maintain structures and exterior property free from rodent harborage and infestation
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $590 in fines
Jan 11, 2024 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-02192 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 · $2,214 in fines
Sep 23, 2022 $2,214 CAP 22NOIE-INS-02660 Common hallway Interior

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