123 Bates Street NW

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19
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$22,491
Fines (last 2 yrs)
19
Total violations
$22,491
Total fines
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Violations

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
Nov 3, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00473 Laundry room/area 1
Nov 3, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00473 Hallway 2
Nov 3, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00473 Living 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 in each room used for sleeping purposes
avg $2,499
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $7,497 in fines
Nov 3, 2025 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00473 Center Sleeping Room 2
Nov 3, 2025 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00473 Front Sleeping Room 2
Nov 3, 2025 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00473 Rear Sleeping Room 2
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
Nov 3, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00785 Entire Unit 1
Nov 3, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00785 Entire Unit 2
IPMC § 302.3
Failure to maintain sidewalk, walkway, driveway, stairs or similar area free of hazardous conditions
avg $625
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,250 in fines
Nov 3, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00785 Rear Parking Lot Exterior
Nov 3, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00785 Rear yard Exterior
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
Dec 24, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01819 Entire Unit Interior
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IPMC § 604.3
Failure to correct electrical system that constitutes a hazard to the occupants or the structure
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
Nov 3, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00473 Bathroom 1
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
Nov 3, 2025 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00473 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 304.18.1
Failure to equip door providing entry to a dwelling unit, rooming unit or housekeeping unit that is rented with a deadbolt lock designed to be readily openable from the side from which egress is to be made without the need for keys, spe
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
Nov 3, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00473 Security door Interior
IPMC § 302.7
Failure to maintain all accessory structures, including detached garages, fences and walls structurally sound and in good repair
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Nov 3, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00785
12-G DCMR § 307.1
Failure to provide a proper handrail for stairs having more than three risers
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
Nov 3, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00785 Stairwell 1st to 2nd Floor
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
Nov 3, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00785 Bathroom 2
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 · $1,249 in fines
Nov 3, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00785 Master Bathroom 2
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 · $625 in fines
Nov 3, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00785 Eating room Interior

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