1324 Congress Street SE

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66
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$60,102
Fines (last 2 yrs)
71
Total violations
$66,781
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
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Show details · 9 occurrences · $5,625 in fines
Jan 20, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02297 Cooking room Basement
Jan 16, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02244 Cooking room 1
Jan 16, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02244 Front Sleeping Room 1
+6 more
Jan 16, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02244 Rear Sleeping Room 1
Jan 16, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02244 Bathroom 2
Jan 16, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02244 Rear Sleeping Room 2
Jan 16, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02244 Rear Sleeping Room 2
Jan 16, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02244 Stairwell Basement to 1st Floor
Jan 8, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-01780 Hallway 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 $125
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Show details · 9 occurrences · $1,125 in fines
Jan 20, 2026 $125 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02297 Hallway Basement
Jan 16, 2026 $125 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02232 Hallway 1
Jan 16, 2026 $125 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02244 Hallway 1
+6 more
Jan 16, 2026 $125 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02244 Rear Sleeping Room 1
Jan 16, 2026 $125 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02244 Hallway 2
Jan 16, 2026 $125 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02244 Rear Sleeping Room 2
Jan 16, 2026 $125 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02244 Front Sleeping Room Basement
Jan 16, 2026 $125 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02244 Hallway Basement
Aug 15, 2025 $125 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07199 Closet door 2
IPMC § 305.1
Failure to maintain interior of structure and equipment therein in good repair, structurally sound and in sanitary condition
avg $1,249
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Show details · 8 occurrences · $9,992 in fines
Jan 16, 2026 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02244 Cooking room 1
Jan 16, 2026 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02244 Cooking room 1
Jan 16, 2026 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02244 Rear Sleeping Room 2
+5 more
Jun 5, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05279 Eating room 1
Jun 5, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05279 Living room 1
Jun 5, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05279 Sleeping room 1 2
Jun 5, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05279 Sleeping room 4 2
Jan 8, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-01780 Sleeping room 3 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 $2,458
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Show details · 7 occurrences · $17,208 in fines
Jan 20, 2026 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01578 Rear Sleeping Room Basement
Jan 16, 2026 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01535 Front Sleeping Room 2
Jan 16, 2026 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01535 Rear Sleeping Room 2
+4 more
Jan 16, 2026 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01535 Front Sleeping Room Basement
Jun 9, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04319 Rear Sleeping Room Basement
Jun 9, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-04319 Rear Sleeping Room Basement
Apr 27, 2022 $2,214 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-04857 Sleeping room 2 Interior
IPMC § 502.1
Failure to maintain bathtub, shower, lavatory, water closet or kitchen sink in a sanitary, safe working condition
avg $610
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Show details · 7 occurrences · $4,269 in fines
Jan 20, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02297 Bathroom Basement
Jan 16, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02244 Bathroom 1
Jan 16, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02244 Bathroom 1
+4 more
Jan 16, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02244 Bathroom 2
Aug 15, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07199 Bathroom 2
Oct 2, 2023 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-00009 Bathroom Interior
Apr 27, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-04857 Bathroom Interior
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IPMC § 305.6
Failure to maintain interior doors capable of being opened and closed properly
avg $125
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $500 in fines
Jan 16, 2026 $125 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02244 Front Sleeping Room 2
Jun 5, 2025 $125 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05279 Living room 1
Jun 5, 2025 $125 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05279 Sleeping room 3 1
+1 more
Jun 5, 2025 $125 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05279 Bathroom 2
12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to maintain interior surfaces in good, clean, and sanitary condition and good repair
avg $625
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $2,500 in fines
Jun 9, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05331 Entire Unit Basement
Jun 9, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05331 Hallway Basement
Jun 5, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05279 Hallway 1
+1 more
Jun 5, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05279 Living room 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 on the ceiling or wall outside of each separate s
avg $2,404
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $7,212 in fines
Jan 16, 2026 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01534 Hallway 2
Jan 16, 2026 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01535 Hallway 2
Apr 27, 2022 $2,214 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-04857 Hallway 2
IPMC § 304.13.2
Failure to maintain every window, other than a fixed window, in an easily openable manner and/or capable of being held in position by window hardware
avg $625
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,250 in fines
Jan 16, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02244 Front Sleeping Room 2
Jun 9, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05331 Front Sleeping Room Basement
IPMC § 305.6
Failure to maintain interior doors that fit reasonably well within the frame
avg $125
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $250 in fines
Jan 16, 2026 $125 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02244 Front Sleeping Room 1
Jan 16, 2026 $125 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02244 Rear Sleeping Room 1
IPMC § 305.5
Failure to maintain handrails and guards firmly fastened, in sound condition, good repair
avg $1,249
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,498 in fines
Jan 16, 2026 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02232 Hallway 2
Aug 15, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07199 Stairwell 2
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
Jan 16, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02244 Entire Unit Interior
12-G DCMR § 608.1
Failure of the owner or operator of a housing business who provides air conditioning to maintain each such unit in safe and good working condition so that it can provide from May 15 to September 15, an inside temperature in the roo
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Aug 15, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07199 Entire Unit 2
12-G DCMR § 304.14
Failure to maintain all openings to the external air between March 15 and November 15 with tightly fitting screens of minimum 16 mesh per inch 16 mesh per 25mm and/or failure to maintain every screen door used for insect control wit
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $125 in fines
Jun 5, 2025 $125 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05279 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 601.2
Failure by owner to provide or maintain the required mechanical and electrical facilities
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
Jan 8, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-01277 Sleeping room 2 Interior
IPMC § 605.2
Failure to have receptacle outlets with the appropriate faceplate covers for the location
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Jan 8, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-01780 Sleeping room 1 Interior
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 · $1,107 in fines
Apr 27, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-04857 Utility Access Service Closet Interior
IPMC § 304.15
Failure to maintain exterior doors, door assemblies, operator systems, if provided, and/or hardware in good condition.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Jan 16, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02244 Apartment Entrance Door 1
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 16, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01535 Hallway 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 16, 2026 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01535 Cooking room 1
IPMC § 505.1
Failure to provide kitchen sinks, lavatories, laundry facilities, bathtubs and showers that are supplied with hot or tempered and cold running water.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
Jan 16, 2026 $1,249 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01535 Bathroom 1
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-02297 Utility Closet Basement
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 · $625 in fines
Jan 20, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02297 Living room 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
Jan 20, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02296 Front of building Exterior
12-G DCMR § 704.1.3
Failure keep all required portable fire extinguishers visible and readily accessible
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,499 in fines
Jan 20, 2026 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01578 Cooking room Basement

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