Monroe Tower

3501 13 th Street NW

Ward 1 ANC 1A 42 units Built c. 1926 Map ↗ Nearby buildings → Print flyer ↗
41
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$44,703
Fines (last 2 yrs)
41
Total violations
$44,703
Total fines
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Violations

IPMC § 305.1
Failure to maintain interior of structure and equipment therein in good repair, structurally sound and in sanitary condition
avg $1,264 10×
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Show details · 10 occurrences · $12,640 in fines
Feb 17, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03002 Bathroom Interior
Feb 17, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03002 Bathroom Interior
Feb 17, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03002 Closet Interior
+7 more
Feb 17, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03002 Hallway Interior
Feb 17, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03002 Hallway Interior
Feb 11, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02832 Kitchen Interior
Sep 24, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-08163 Cooking room Interior
Sep 24, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-08163 Cooking room Interior
Sep 24, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-08166 Cooking room Interior
Jan 30, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-02314 Entire Building Interior
12-G DCMR § 305.4
Failure to maintain stairs and/or other walking surfaces in sound condition, good repair and free from hazardous conditions
avg $1,253
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Show details · 7 occurrences · $8,768 in fines
Feb 11, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02832 Living room Interior
Nov 19, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01142 Living room Interior
Sep 25, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-08206 Entire Unit Interior
+4 more
Sep 24, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-08164 Cooking room Interior
Sep 24, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-08166 Cooking room Interior
Sep 24, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-08204 Living room Interior
Sep 23, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-08159 Entire Unit Interior
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 · 3 occurrences · $1,875 in fines
Oct 17, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00426 Sleeping Room Interior
Sep 26, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-08242 Cooking room Interior
Sep 24, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-08166 Bathroom Interior
IPMC § 502.1
Failure to maintain bathtub, shower, lavatory, water closet or kitchen sink in a sanitary, safe working condition
avg $625
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,875 in fines
Oct 17, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00426 Bathroom Interior
Sep 26, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-08243 Cooking room Interior
Sep 24, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-08164 Bathroom 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 · 2 occurrences · $4,998 in fines
Sep 25, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-06233 Right Sleeping Room Interior
Sep 23, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-06202 Sleeping Room Interior
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IPMC § 504.1
Failure to properly install and maintain a plumbing fixture in working order
avg $625
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,250 in fines
Sep 26, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-08240 Bathroom Interior
Sep 24, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-08164 Cooking room Interior
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 · 2 occurrences · $1,250 in fines
Sep 26, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIE-INS-06255 Cooking room Interior
Sep 25, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIE-INS-06233 Cooking room Interior
IPMC § 505.3
Failure to provide a water supply system which provides adequate volume and/or pressure at fixtures, devices, and appurtenances
avg $1,249
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,498 in fines
Oct 17, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00426 Bathroom Interior
Sep 26, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-08242 Bathroom 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
avg $1,262
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,523 in fines
Feb 17, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIE-INS-02148 Cooking room Interior
Sep 24, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-06207 Cooking room 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 · $625 in fines
Nov 19, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01142 Cooking room Interior
IPMC § 505.3
Failure to maintain an adequate water supply system and/or failure to keep water supply system free from defects and leaks.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,274 in fines
Feb 11, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIE-INS-02013 Bathroom Interior
IPMC § 305.6
Failure to maintain interior doors that fit reasonably well within the frame
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $128 in fines
Feb 17, 2026 $128 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03002 Closet door Interior
IPMC § 403.2
Failure to provide proper ventilation for bathroom or toilet room
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Sep 25, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-08206 Bathroom Interior
IPMC § 605.2
Failure to have receptacle outlets with the appropriate faceplate covers for the location
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Sep 25, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-08206 Entrance foyer 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 on the ceiling or wall outside of each separate s
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,499 in fines
Sep 24, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-06205 Hallway Interior
12-G DCMR § 404.7.1
Owner furnished facilities located outside of sleeping or dwelling unit for cooking, storage or refrigeration of food are not maintained by the owner in a safe and sanitary condition and in good working order.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Jan 30, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-02314 Kitchen Interior
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
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Jan 30, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-02314 Living room Interior

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