1391 Congress Street SE

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38
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$36,114
Fines (last 2 yrs)
42
Total violations
$44,970
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 $625 10×
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Show details · 10 occurrences · $6,250 in fines
Jan 23, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02415 Stairwell 1st to 2nd Floor
Jan 23, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02415 Hallway 2
Jan 23, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02415 Left Sleeping Room 2
+7 more
Jan 23, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02417 Bathroom Basement
Jan 23, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02417 Hallway Basement
Jan 23, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02417 Master Bathroom Basement
Jan 23, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02417 Sleeping room 2 Basement
Jan 23, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02417 Sleeping room 3 Basement
Jan 23, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02417 Sleeping room 4 Basement
Jan 23, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02417 Utility Closet Basement
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 $2,404 6×
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Show details · 6 occurrences · $14,424 in fines
Jan 23, 2026 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01656 Master Bathroom Basement
Jan 23, 2026 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01656 Sleeping room 2 Basement
Jan 23, 2026 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01656 Sleeping room 3 Basement
+3 more
Jan 23, 2026 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01656 Sleeping room 4 Basement
Aug 11, 2022 $2,214 CAP 22NOIE-INS-01955 Left Sleeping Room 2
Aug 11, 2022 $2,214 CAP 22NOIE-INS-01955 Right Sleeping Room 2
12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to maintain interior surfaces in good, clean, and sanitary condition and good repair
avg $625 5×
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Show details · 5 occurrences · $3,125 in fines
Jan 23, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02417 Bathroom Basement
Jan 23, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02417 Cooking room Basement
Jan 23, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02417 Living room Basement
+2 more
Jan 23, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02417 Sleeping room 1 Basement
Jan 23, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02417 Sleeping room 2 Basement
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 $125 3×
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $375 in fines
Jan 23, 2026 $125 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02415 Eating room 1
Jan 23, 2026 $125 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02417 Cooking room Basement
Jan 23, 2026 $125 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02417 Sleeping room 3 Basement
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 $2,357 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,713 in fines
Jan 23, 2026 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01656 Hallway Basement
Aug 11, 2022 $2,214 CAP 22NOIE-INS-01955 Hallway 2
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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 23, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02415 Apartment Entrance Door 1
Jan 23, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02417 Apartment Entrance Door Basement
12-G DCMR § 309.1
Failure to promptly exterminate structures in which insects are found by approved processes
avg $625 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,250 in fines
Jan 23, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02415 Cooking room 1
Jan 23, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02417 Entire Unit Basement
IPMC § 305.1
Failure to maintain interior of structure and equipment therein in good repair, structurally sound and in sanitary condition
avg $1,249 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,498 in fines
Jan 23, 2026 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02415 Cooking room 1
Jan 23, 2026 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02417 Cooking room Basement
IPMC § 505.4
Failure to properly install or maintain water heating facilities
avg $1,249 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,498 in fines
Jan 23, 2026 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02415 Utility Closet 1
Jan 23, 2026 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02417 Utility Closet Basement
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 including basements and cellars but not including crawl spaces and uninhabitable attics
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,214 in fines
Aug 11, 2022 $2,214 CAP 22NOIE-INS-01955 Living room 1
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
Jan 23, 2026 $125 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02417 Sleeping room 4 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 · $625 in fines
Jan 23, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02417 Bathroom Basement
12-G DCMR 305.3
Failure to repair, remove or cover peeling, chipping, flaking or abraded paint
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Jan 23, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02415 Left Sleeping Room 2
12-G DCMR § 704.1.3
Failure to keep all required portable fire extinguishers maintained in an efficient and safe operating condition
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,499 in fines
Jan 23, 2026 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01656 Cooking room Basement
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 23, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01656 Bathroom Basement
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
Feb 23, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03205 Front of building Exterior
12-G DCMR § 307.1
Failure to provide a proper handrail for stairs having more than three risers
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
Feb 23, 2026 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03205 Front of building Exterior

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