636 12 th Street NE

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7
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$8,028
Fines (last 2 yrs)
22
Total violations
$21,517
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 $601 10×
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Show details · 10 occurrences · $6,005 in fines
Dec 22, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01755 Left Sleeping Room Interior
Sep 2, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07643 Left Sleeping Room Interior
Jul 21, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06481 Common hallway Basement
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Jul 20, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-04238 Bathroom Basement
Jul 20, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-04238 Kitchen Basement
Jul 20, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-04238 Living room Basement
Jul 20, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-04238 Sleeping Room Basement
May 3, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-03024 Bathroom Basement
May 3, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-03024 Kitchen Basement
May 3, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-03024 Living room Basement
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 $2,468 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,935 in fines
Jan 10, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-01319 Left Sleeping Room Interior
Dec 31, 2024 $2,436 CAP 25NOIE-INS-01223 Sleeping Room Interior
IPMC § 703.1
(Failure to maintain the required fire-resistance rating of fire-resistance-rated walls, fire stops, shaft enclosures, and/or partitions and floors
avg $2,358 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,716 in fines
Jul 20, 2023 $2,358 CAP 23NOIE-INS-05977 Bathroom Basement
May 3, 2023 $2,358 CAP 23NOIE-INS-05059 Bathroom 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 · $609 in fines
Dec 31, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-01690 Entire Unit Interior
12-G DCMR 305.3
Failure to repair, remove or cover peeling, chipping, flaking or abraded paint
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $609 in fines
Dec 31, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-01690 Sleeping Room Interior
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IPMC § 305.2
Failure to maintain structural members structurally sound and capable of supporting the imposed loads
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,179 in fines
Jul 20, 2023 $1,179 CAP 23NOIE-INS-05977 Kitchen 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 · $590 in fines
May 3, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-03024 Bathroom Basement
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 · $1,179 in fines
May 3, 2023 $1,179 CAP 23NOIR-INS-03024 Kitchen Basement
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 · $530 in fines
Aug 16, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-06674 Rear of building Exterior
IPMC § 305.6
Failure to maintain interior doors capable of being opened and closed properly
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $106 in fines
Aug 16, 2021 $106 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-06674 Cooking room Interior
IPMC § 304.1.1 (4)
Permitting an unsafe exterior structural condition to exist on premises wherein siding and masonry joints, including joints between the building envelope and the perimeter of windows, doors and skylights are not maintained, weather re
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,059 in fines
Aug 16, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-06674 Entire Building Interior

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