137 Forrester Street SW

Ward 8 13 units Built c. 1947 Map ↗ Nearby buildings → LandlordShawn Sizemore
12
Total violations
$12,181
Total fines
0
In last 2 years
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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 $554 3×
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,662 in fines
Jul 28, 2022 $554 CAP 22NOIR-INS-01786 Living room 1
Jul 28, 2022 $554 CAP 22NOIR-INS-01786 Living room 1
Jul 28, 2022 $554 CAP 22NOIR-INS-01786 Sleeping Room 1
IPMC § 304.13
Failure to maintain windows, skylights, door or frame in sound condition, good repair and weather tight
avg $554 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,108 in fines
Jul 28, 2022 $554 CAP 22NOIR-INS-01786 Closet door 1
Jul 28, 2022 $554 CAP 22NOIR-INS-01786 Entrance door 1
IPMC § 502.1
Failure to maintain bathtub, shower, lavatory, water closet or kitchen sink in a sanitary, safe working condition
avg $554 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,108 in fines
Jul 28, 2022 $554 CAP 22NOIR-INS-01786 Basement 1
Jul 28, 2022 $554 CAP 22NOIR-INS-01786 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 · $2,214 in fines
Jul 28, 2022 $2,214 CAP 22NOIE-INS-01667 Common hallway 1
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 · $2,214 in fines
Jul 28, 2022 $2,214 CAP 22NOIE-INS-01667 Cooking room 1
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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 · $2,214 in fines
Jul 28, 2022 $2,214 CAP 22NOIE-INS-01667 Sleeping Room 1
IPMC § 304.2
Failure to eliminate and repaint surfaces with peeling, flaking or chipped paint
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $554 in fines
Jul 28, 2022 $554 CAP 22NOIR-INS-01786 Bathroom 1
IPMC § 601.2
Owner occupying or permitting another person to occupy the structure or premises, which lacks the required mechanical and electrical facilities or owner occupying or permitting another person to occupy the structure or premise where the r
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,107 in fines
Jul 28, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22NOIE-INS-01667 Entire Unit 1

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