55 Galveston Place SW

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14
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$14,788
Fines (last 2 yrs)
19
Total violations
$23,260
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 $638 3×
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,914 in fines
Feb 12, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02905 Cooking room Interior
Feb 12, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02905 Eating room Interior
Feb 12, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02905 Sleeping Room Interior
IPMC § 601.2
Failure by owner to provide or maintain the required mechanical and electrical facilities
avg $1,167 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,333 in fines
Feb 12, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIE-INS-02074 Cooking room Interior
Aug 10, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-06568 Kitchen Interior
IPMC § 304.1
Failure to maintain exterior of structure in good repair, structurally sound and sanitary so as not to pose a threat to the public health, safety or welfare
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,274 in fines
Feb 12, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIE-INS-02074 Rear of building Exterior
IPMC § 504.1
Failure to keep plumbing fixture free from obstructions and capable of performing the function for which it was designed.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $638 in fines
Feb 12, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIE-INS-02074 Cooking room 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 · $2,549 in fines
Feb 12, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-02074 Eating room Interior
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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 · $2,549 in fines
Feb 12, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-02074 Sleeping Room Interior
IPMC § 304.13
Failure to maintain windows, skylights, door or frame in sound condition, good repair and weather tight
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $638 in fines
Feb 12, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02905 Cooking room Exterior
IPMC § 504.1
Failure to maintain all plumbing fixtures in a safe, sanitary, and functional condition.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $638 in fines
Feb 12, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02905 Bathroom Interior
12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to maintain interior surfaces in good, clean, and sanitary condition and good repair
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $638 in fines
Feb 12, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02905 Cooking room 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 · $1,274 in fines
Feb 12, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02905 Cooking room 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 · $1,274 in fines
Feb 12, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02905 Cooking room 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 · $128 in fines
Feb 12, 2026 $128 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02905 Sleeping Room Interior
D.C. Official Code § 47-2851.02(a)
(engaging in business [apartment house] without a housing: residential license endorsement)
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,118 in fines
Aug 10, 2021 $2,118 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-06568
12-G DCMR § 702.4
Having bars, grilles, grates or similar devices over emergency escape and rescue openings that are not releasable or removable from the inside without the use of a key, tool or force greater than that which is required for normal oper
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,118 in fines
Aug 10, 2021 $2,118 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-06568 Front Sleeping Room Exterior
12-G DCMR § 102.5
Failure to make repairs, maintenance work, alterations or installations caused directly or indirectly by the enforcement of the Property Maintenance Code in a workmanlike manner
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,059 in fines
Aug 10, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-06568 Bathroom Interior
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 · $2,118 in fines
Aug 10, 2021 $2,118 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-06568 Living room/sleeping room Interior

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