1395 Congress Street SE

Ward 8 ANC 8E 4 units Built c. 1949 Map ↗ Nearby buildings → Print flyer ↗
15
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$15,121
Fines (last 2 yrs)
15
Total violations
$15,121
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 23, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02419 Cooking room 1
Jan 23, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02420 Hallway Basement
Jan 23, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02420 Sleeping room 1 Basement
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Jan 23, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02420 Sleeping room 3 Basement
Jan 23, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02420 Sleeping room 4 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 $2,499
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,998 in fines
Jan 23, 2026 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01657 Sleeping room 1 Basement
Jan 23, 2026 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01657 Sleeping room 2 Basement
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 28, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02551 Front of building Exterior
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
Jan 23, 2026 $1,249 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01657 Apartment Rear Entrance Door Basement
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
Jan 23, 2026 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01657 Cooking room Basement
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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 23, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02419 Cooking room 1
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 · $625 in fines
Jan 23, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02420 Bathroom Basement
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
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $125 in fines
Jan 23, 2026 $125 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02420 Cooking room Basement
12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to correct cracked or loose plaster, holes, decayed wood, water damage and/or other defective surface conditions
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Jan 23, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02420 Living room Basement
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 · $625 in fines
Jan 23, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02420 Living room Basement

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