The Alcazar

1841 Columbia Road NW

Ward 1 ANC 1C 114 units Built c. 1929 Map ↗ Nearby buildings → Print flyer ↗
44
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$51,815
Fines (last 2 yrs)
53
Total violations
$59,706
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 $624
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Show details · 7 occurrences · $4,366 in fines
Mar 11, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03530 Common hallway 2
Jan 27, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02535 Kitchen Interior
Jan 27, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02535 Right Sleeping Room Interior
+4 more
Nov 19, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01125 Living room 6
Nov 25, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-01035 Bathroom Interior
Sep 16, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-06868 Kitchen Interior
Jul 25, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-05879 Bathroom 2
IPMC § 305.1
Failure to maintain interior of structure and equipment therein in good repair, structurally sound and in sanitary condition
avg $1,218
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Show details · 5 occurrences · $6,090 in fines
Nov 25, 2024 $1,218 CAP 25NOIR-INS-01035 Cooking room Interior
Nov 25, 2024 $1,218 CAP 25NOIR-INS-01035 Cooking room Interior
Oct 22, 2024 $1,218 CAP 25NOIR-INS-00398 Cooking room Interior
+2 more
Oct 8, 2024 $1,218 CAP 25NOIR-INS-00174 Cooking room 2
Jun 7, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIR-INS-05036 Basement Basement
12-G DCMR § 602.2
Failure to provide heating facilities for residential occupancies which are capable of maintaining a room temperature of 68?F20?C in all habitable rooms, bathrooms and toilet rooms.
avg $2,493
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $9,970 in fines
Feb 12, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-02045 Entire Unit Interior
Feb 9, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01940 Entire Unit Interior
Nov 25, 2024 $2,436 CAP 25NOIE-INS-00691 Entire Unit Interior
+1 more
Oct 22, 2024 $2,436 CAP 25NOIE-INS-00268 Entire Unit Interior
12-G DCMR § 309.1
Failure to promptly exterminate structures in which insects are found by approved processes
avg $621
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $2,484 in fines
Nov 13, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00988 Common hallway 7
Nov 13, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00988 Trash room 7
Nov 13, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00988 Basement Basement
+1 more
Oct 8, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-00174 Hallway 2
12-G DCMR § 309.1
Failure of the owner to keep structure free from rodent infestation
avg $774
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $2,322 in fines
Mar 11, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03530 Entire Unit Interior
Aug 12, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07059 Entire Unit Interior
Dec 8, 2021 $1,059 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-01460 Entire Unit Interior
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IPMC § 601.2
Failure by owner to provide or maintain the required mechanical and electrical facilities
avg $1,218
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $3,654 in fines
Nov 25, 2024 $1,218 CAP 25NOIE-INS-00691 Eating room Interior
Oct 8, 2024 $1,218 CAP 25NOIE-INS-00106 Living room 2
Jul 25, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIE-INS-04107 Entire Unit 2
IPMC § 304.2
Failure to protect exterior wood surfaces, other than decay-resistant woods, from the elements and decay by painting or other protective covering or treatment
avg $609
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,218 in fines
May 2, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-04445 Bathroom Interior
May 2, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-04445 Hallway Interior
IPMC § 304.15
Failure to maintain exterior doors, door assemblies, operator systems, if provided, and/or hardware in good condition.
avg $609
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,218 in fines
Jun 7, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-05036 Exterior Basement
Jan 23, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-02477 Exterior Entrance Door 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
avg $609
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,218 in fines
Nov 25, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-01035 Living room Interior
Oct 8, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-00174 Entire Unit 2
12-G DCMR 305.3
Failure to repair, remove or cover peeling, chipping, flaking or abraded paint
avg $584
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,168 in fines
Mar 11, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03530 Common hallway 2
Dec 8, 2021 $530 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-01460 Entire Unit Interior
12-G DCMR § 602.3
Failure by owner or operator of any building who rents, leases, or lets one or more dwelling units, rooming units, dormitory or guestrooms on terms, either express or implied, to supply heat during a period starting no later than Oct
avg $2,309
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,617 in fines
Dec 10, 2025 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00963 Entire Unit Interior
Dec 8, 2021 $2,118 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-01460 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 · $530 in fines
Jun 9, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-05230 Living room Interior
12-G DCMR § 309.5
Failure of the owner of a multiple occupancy residential structure or rooming house to maintain the public and shared areas and/or exterior free from insects, rodents and rodent harborages
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,218 in fines
Jan 23, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIR-INS-02477 Trash room Basement
IPMC § 302.3
Failure to maintain sidewalk, walkway, driveway, stairs or similar area free of hazardous conditions
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $609 in fines
May 2, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-04445 Hallway Interior
IPMC § 704.1
Failure to maintain in operable condition all systems, devices and equipment to detect a fire, actuate an alarm, or suppress or control a fire or any combination thereof in accordance with the Fire Code
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,549 in fines
Jan 27, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01743 Left Sleeping Room Interior
IPMC § 401.2
Owner providing, occupying, or allowing occupancy of premises not in compliance with light, ventilation or space requirements of this chapter
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,218 in fines
Jul 25, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIR-INS-05879 Entire Building Entire Building
12-G DCMR § 304.2.1
Failure to eliminate peeling, flaking, or chipping paint covered by Section 304.2 on a pre-1978 structure in accordance with the work practice standards for renovations set forth in regulations governing lead-based paint promulgated
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,218 in fines
Jul 25, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIR-INS-05879 Bathroom 2
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 · $2,436 in fines
Jul 25, 2024 $2,436 CAP 24NOIE-INS-04107 Sleeping Room 2
IPMC § 701.2
Failure of owner of the premises to provide and maintain code compliant fire safety facilities and equipment
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,436 in fines
Aug 16, 2024 $2,436 CAP 24NOIE-INS-04420 Basement Interior
12-G DCMR § 305.3.1
Failure to properly eliminate peeling, flaking, chipping and defective paint in a pre-1978 structure in accordance with the regulations promulgated by the District's Dept. of the Environment or the Federal EPA and in conformance wi
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,436 in fines
Sep 16, 2024 $2,436 CAP 24NOIR-INS-06868 Bathroom Interior
IPMC § 501.2
Owner occupying or allowing any person to occupy the premises or structure when the structure lacks the required plumbing fixtures or plumbing facilities or the plumbing fixtures or plumbing facilities are not properly maintained.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,218 in fines
Sep 16, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIE-INS-04834 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 · $609 in fines
Oct 8, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-00174 Bathroom 2
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 · $609 in fines
Oct 8, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIE-INS-00106 Living room 2
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 · $1,218 in fines
Nov 25, 2024 $1,218 CAP 25NOIR-INS-01035 Living room Interior
12-G DCMR § 308.1
Failure to maintain exterior property and premises, and the interior of every structure, shall be free from any accumulation of rubbish and garbage
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Nov 25, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIS-INS-02167 Trash room 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 · $609 in fines
Nov 25, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-01035 Bathroom Interior
IPMC § 302.5
Failure to exterminate rodent harborage or infestation by approved processes which are not injurious to human health
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Oct 27, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00670 Entire Unit 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 · $1,218 in fines
Dec 9, 2024 $1,218 CAP 25NOIE-INS-00879 Living room Interior

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