1438 Meridian Place NW

Ward 1 30 units Built c. 1909 Map ↗ Nearby buildings → LandlordIwukemjika, Dominic
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Violations (last 2 yrs)
$22,940
Fines (last 2 yrs)
10
Open violations
$22,940
Fines on open violations
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Violations

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 $2,549 3×
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $7,647 in fines
Jun 17, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26A-CNT-00137 Sleeping room 1 Interior
Jun 17, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26A-CNT-00137 Sleeping room 2 Interior
Jun 17, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26A-CNT-00137 Sleeping room 3 Interior
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
avg $2,549 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $5,098 in fines
Jun 17, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-04064 Sleeping room 1 Interior
Jun 17, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-04064 Sleeping room 2 Interior
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
Jun 23, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-06148 Utility Closet 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 · $2,549 in fines
Jun 17, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-04064 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 · $2,549 in fines
Jun 17, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26A-CNT-00137 Hallway Interior
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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 · $1,274 in fines
Jun 17, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIE-INS-04064 Laundry room/area Interior
IPMC § 702.3
Failure to make all means of egress doors readily openable from the side from which egress is to be made without the need for keys, special knowledge or effort
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,549 in fines
Jun 17, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-04064 Sleeping room 3 Interior

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