1320 Congress Street SE

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29
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$23,615
Fines (last 2 yrs)
32
Total violations
$25,502
Total fines
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Violations

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 · 5 occurrences · $3,125 in fines
Jan 21, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02335 Cooking room 1
Jan 21, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02335 Entire Unit 1st to 2nd Floor
Jan 21, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02335 Bathroom 2
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Jan 20, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02287 Hallway Basement
Jan 20, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02287 Right 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 $1,249
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $3,747 in fines
Jan 21, 2026 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02335 Cooking room 1
Jan 16, 2026 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02231 Cooking room 1
Aug 8, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06994 Living room Interior
IPMC § 605.1
Failure to install electrical equipment, wiring, or appliances in a safe and approved manner
avg $625
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,875 in fines
Jan 20, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01574 Cooking room Basement
Jan 20, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01574 Right Sleeping Room Basement
Jan 16, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01533 Cooking room 1
IPMC § 305.6
Failure to maintain interior doors that fit reasonably well within the frame
avg $122
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $243 in fines
Aug 8, 2025 $125 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06994 Closet door Interior
Jan 5, 2024 $118 CAP 24NOIR-INS-01950 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 · 2 occurrences · $250 in fines
Jan 16, 2026 $125 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02231 Hallway 1
Jan 16, 2026 $125 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02231 Hallway 2
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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 · 2 occurrences · $1,250 in fines
Jan 21, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02335 Front Sleeping Room 2
Jan 20, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02287 Living room Basement
IPMC § 505.4
Failure to properly install or maintain water heating facilities
avg $1,249
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,498 in fines
Jan 21, 2026 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02335 Utility Closet 1
Jan 16, 2026 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02231 Utility Closet 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 in each room used for sleeping purposes
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,499 in fines
Jan 20, 2026 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01574 Right Sleeping Room Basement
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 20, 2026 $1,249 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01575 Utility Closet 1
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-02286 Front of building Exterior
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
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Jan 20, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02287 Eating room Basement
IPMC § 304.13.1
Failure to maintain glazing materials free from cracks and holes
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $125 in fines
Jan 16, 2026 $125 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02231 Living room 1
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 16, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02231 Rear Sleeping Room 2
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 · $1,249 in fines
Aug 8, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05425 Utility Room Interior
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 21, 2026 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02335 Utility Closet 1
12-G DCMR § 309.1
Failure of the owner to keep structure free from rodent infestation
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Aug 8, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06994 Entire Unit 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 · $1,249 in fines
Aug 8, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06994 Living room 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
Aug 8, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06994 Sleeping room 1 Interior
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 · $590 in fines
Jan 5, 2024 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-01950 Bathroom 1
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 · $1,179 in fines
Jan 5, 2024 $1,179 CAP 24NOIR-INS-01950 Entire Unit Interior

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