Sarbin Towers

3132 16 th Street NW

Ward 1 ANC 1D 64 units Built c. 1949 Map ↗ Nearby buildings → Print flyer ↗
60
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$60,373
Fines (last 2 yrs)
122
Total violations
$119,387
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 17×
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Show details · 17 occurrences · $10,216 in fines
Jun 25, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05705 Entire Unit 1
Jan 13, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-01905 Bathroom Interior
Nov 18, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-00907 Bathroom 5
+14 more
Aug 29, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-06611 Bathroom 5
Aug 29, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-06611 Entire Unit 5
Aug 16, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-06341 Bathroom Interior
Aug 16, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-06341 Kitchen Interior
Aug 16, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-06341 Living room Interior
Aug 16, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-06341 Sleeping Room Interior
Aug 13, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-06245 Bathroom Interior
Oct 13, 2023 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-00313 Living room Interior
Jan 26, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01840 Bathroom 2
Jan 26, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01840 Living room 2
Jan 26, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01840 Living room 2
Jan 26, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01840 Living room 2
Jan 26, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01840 Sleeping Room 2
Mar 30, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-04206 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 304.13
Failure to maintain windows, skylights, door or frame in sound condition, good repair and weather tight
avg $610 15×
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Show details · 15 occurrences · $9,157 in fines
Nov 22, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01236 Cooking room 8
Nov 22, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01236 Living room 8
Aug 6, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06908 Kitchen Interior/Exterior
+12 more
Jun 25, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05705 Entire Unit 1
Jan 13, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-01905 Living room Interior
Jan 13, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-01905 Sleeping Room Interior
Nov 18, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-00907 Cooking room 5
May 7, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-04485 Cooking room Interior
May 7, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-04485 Living room Interior
Mar 29, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-03868 Bathroom 6
Mar 29, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-03868 Cooking room 6
Mar 29, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-03868 Living room 6
Feb 7, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-02843 Floor 1 Floor 1
Sep 19, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-05603 Entire Unit Interior
Mar 30, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-04206 Living room Interior
IPMC § 305.1
Failure to maintain interior of structure and equipment therein in good repair, structurally sound and in sanitary condition
avg $1,204 11×
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Show details · 11 occurrences · $13,240 in fines
Jun 25, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05705 Kitchen 1
Aug 29, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIR-INS-06611 Sleeping Room 5
Aug 16, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIR-INS-06341 Entire Unit Interior
+8 more
Feb 7, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIR-INS-02843 Bathroom 8
Feb 7, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIR-INS-02843 Entire Unit 8
Feb 7, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIR-INS-02843 Kitchen 8
Jan 17, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIR-INS-02327 Bathroom 8
Jan 17, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIR-INS-02327 Cooking room 8
Feb 21, 2023 $1,179 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02194 Laundry room/area Basement
Feb 21, 2023 $1,179 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02194 Entire Building Interior
Mar 30, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-04206 Bathroom Interior
12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to maintain interior surfaces in good, clean, and sanitary condition and good repair
avg $603
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Show details · 7 occurrences · $4,221 in fines
Nov 22, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01236 Entire Unit 8
Nov 22, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01236 Entire Unit 8
Nov 18, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-00907 Living room 5
+4 more
Mar 29, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-03868 Bathroom 6
Jan 17, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-02327 Entire Unit 8
Feb 21, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02194 Bathroom Basement
Mar 30, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-04206 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 502.1
Failure to maintain bathtub, shower, lavatory, water closet or kitchen sink in a sanitary, safe working condition
avg $609
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Show details · 6 occurrences · $3,651 in fines
Jun 25, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05705 Bathroom 1
Nov 18, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-00907 Bathroom 5
Sep 13, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-06827 Bathroom Interior
+3 more
Aug 13, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-06245 Bathroom Interior
May 7, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-04485 Bathroom Interior
Jan 26, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01840 Bathroom 2
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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
avg $2,474
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Show details · 5 occurrences · $12,369 in fines
Nov 22, 2025 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00769 Sleeping Room 8
Aug 6, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05374 Sleeping Room Interior
Jan 13, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-01376
+2 more
Sep 13, 2024 $2,436 CAP 24NOIE-INS-04807 Living room/sleeping room Interior
Jan 17, 2024 $2,436 CAP 24NOIE-INS-01617 Sleeping Room Interior
IPMC § 601.2
Failure by owner to provide or maintain the required mechanical and electrical facilities
avg $1,163
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $4,650 in fines
May 7, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIE-INS-03107 Entire Unit Interior
May 7, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIE-INS-03107 Sleeping Room Interior
Mar 30, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-04206 Bathroom Interior
+1 more
Mar 30, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-04206 Living room Interior
IPMC § 504.1
Failure to properly install and maintain a plumbing fixture in working order
avg $613
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $2,452 in fines
Jan 13, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-01905 Cooking room Interior
Mar 29, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-03868 Bathroom 6
Jan 17, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-02327 Bathroom 8
+1 more
Jan 17, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-02327 Cooking room 8
12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to maintain interior surfaces in good, clean, and sanitary condition and good repair
avg $590
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $2,360 in fines
Feb 21, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02194 Stairwell 5
Feb 21, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02194 Stairwell 6
Feb 21, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02194 Stairwell 7
+1 more
Feb 21, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02194 Hallway 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 on the ceiling or wall outside of each separate s
avg $2,478
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $7,434 in fines
Nov 22, 2025 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00769 Living room 8
Aug 6, 2025 $2,499 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05374 Living room Interior
Nov 18, 2024 $2,436 CAP 25NOIE-INS-00601 Hallway 5
IPMC § 605.2
Failure to have receptacle outlets with the appropriate faceplate covers for the location
avg $620
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,859 in fines
Nov 22, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01236 Living room 8
Nov 22, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01236 Sleeping Room 8
Jan 17, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-02327 Right Sleeping Room 8
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 $1,218
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,436 in fines
Nov 18, 2024 $1,218 CAP 25NOIE-INS-00601 Cooking room 5
Jan 17, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIE-INS-01617 Cooking room 8
IPMC § 304.2
Failure to eliminate and repaint surfaces with peeling, flaking or chipped paint
avg $609
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,218 in fines
Mar 29, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-03868 Entire Unit Interior
Feb 28, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-03287 Front of building Exterior
12-G DCMR § 310.7
Failure to ensure carbon monoxide detector is operable and in good repair at the beginning of new tenancy
avg $2,436
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,872 in fines
Mar 29, 2024 $2,436 CAP 24NOIR-INS-03868 Living room 6
Jan 17, 2024 $2,436 CAP 24NOIR-INS-02327 Living room 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 $1,218
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,436 in fines
Mar 29, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIR-INS-03868 Living room 6
Feb 7, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIR-INS-02843 Entire Unit 8
IPMC § 302.5
Failure to take proper precautions after pest elimination to eliminate rodent harborage and prevent re-infestation
avg $609
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,218 in fines
Mar 29, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-03868 Entire Unit 6
Jan 17, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-02327 Entire Unit 8
IPMC § 501.2
Failure by owner to provide required plumbing facilities and plumbing fixtures in a dwelling unit.
avg $1,218
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,436 in fines
May 7, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIE-INS-03107 Bathroom Interior
May 7, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIE-INS-03107 Bathroom Interior
12-G DCMR 305.3
Failure to repair, remove or cover peeling, chipping, flaking or abraded paint
avg $625
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,250 in fines
Jun 17, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05503 Common hallway 6
Jun 17, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05503 Common hallway 8
12-G DCMR § 304.14
Failure to maintain all openings to the external air between March 15 and November 15 with tightly fitting screens of minimum 16 mesh per inch 16 mesh per 25mm and/or failure to maintain every screen door used for insect control wit
avg $124
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $247 in fines
Jun 25, 2025 $125 CAP 25NOIR-INS-05705 Kitchen 1
Aug 13, 2024 $122 CAP 24NOIR-INS-06245 Entire Unit Interior
12-G DCMR § 702.6
Failure to have a means of egress indicated with approved ?Exit? signs as required by the Building Code
avg $1,218
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,436 in fines
Feb 28, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIE-INS-02310 Hallway Basement
Feb 28, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIE-INS-02310 Laundry room/area Basement
IPMC § 604.3
Failure to correct electrical system that constitutes a hazard to the occupants or the structure
avg $1,249
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,498 in fines
Aug 6, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05374 Living room Interior
Aug 6, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05374 Sleeping Room Interior
IPMC § 305.6
Failure to maintain interior doors that fit reasonably well within the frame
avg $122
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $244 in fines
Feb 7, 2024 $122 CAP 24NOIR-INS-02843 Bathroom 8
Feb 7, 2024 $122 CAP 24NOIR-INS-02843 Sleeping Room 8
IPMC § 302.5
Failure to maintain structures and exterior property free from rodent harborage and infestation
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $590 in fines
Oct 13, 2023 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-00313 Front of building Exterior
12-G DCMR § 308.1
Failure to maintain exterior property and premises, and the interior of every structure, shall be free from any accumulation of rubbish and garbage
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $590 in fines
Oct 13, 2023 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-00313 Common hallway Basement
12-G DCMR § 704.1.3
Failure maintain fire extinguishers in accordance with NFPA 10 as referenced in the Fire Code
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,358 in fines
Jul 17, 2023 $2,358 CAP 23NOIE-INS-05953 Common hallway 2
12-G DCMR § 108.1.1.2
Boiler, heating equipment, elevator, moving stairway, electrical wiring or device, flammable liquid containers or other equipment on the premises or within the structure is in such disrepair or condition that it is a hazard to li
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,358 in fines
Jul 17, 2023 $2,358 CAP 23NOIE-INS-05953 Elevator Entire Building
12-G DCMR § 308.1
Failure of the occupant to maintain the interior structure of a sleeping unit, dwelling unit, multiple occupancy or rooming house under the occupant's control, free from any accumulation of rags, waste paper, broken furniture and/or a
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $590 in fines
Jul 17, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-04179 Common hallway Basement
12-G DCMR § 702.4
Failure of the owner to keep fire escapes, stairways, and other egress facilities in a good state of repair, painted and free from obstruction
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,358 in fines
Feb 21, 2023 $2,358 CAP 23NOIE-INS-04534 Exterior Side Entrance Door Basement
IPMC § 605.2
Failure to have ground fault circuit interrupter protection for every new bathroom receptacle outlet
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $590 in fines
Feb 21, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02194 Laundry room/area Basement
IPMC § 603.2
Failure to connect fuel-burning equipment and appliances to an approved chimney or vent
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,214 in fines
Mar 30, 2022 $2,214 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-04206 Cooking room Interior
IPMC § 301.2
Failure to maintain premises in safe and sanitary condition or in compliance with this chapter of the Property Maintenance Code
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,107 in fines
Mar 30, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-04206 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 302.3
Failure to maintain sidewalk, walkway, driveway, stairs or similar area in proper state of repair
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $554 in fines
Mar 30, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-04206 Entire Unit Interior
12-G DCMR § 309.1
failure of owner to take proper precautions to prevent rodent re-infestation after rodent extermination
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,218 in fines
Jan 17, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIR-INS-02327
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 · $1,218 in fines
Feb 28, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIR-INS-03287 Hallway 1
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 · $609 in fines
Aug 13, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-06245 Hallway Interior
IPMC § 304.13.1
Failure to maintain glazing materials free from cracks and holes
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $122 in fines
Aug 13, 2024 $122 CAP 24NOIR-INS-06245 Entire Unit Interior
12-G DCMR § 309.5
Failure of owner of residential structure to provide regular extermination services that may be utilized by the occupant of each dwelling upon reasonable request
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,218 in fines
Aug 29, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIR-INS-06611 Entire Unit 5
12-G DCMR § 309.1
Failure of the owner to keep structure free from rodent infestation
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $609 in fines
Nov 18, 2024 $609 CAP 25NOIR-INS-00907 Entire Unit 5
12-G DCMR § 310.2
Failure to install an approved carbon monoxide alarm in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms in dwelling units located in a building containing a fuel-burning appliance or a building which has an attached garage
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,436 in fines
Nov 18, 2024 $2,436 CAP 25NOIE-INS-00601 Hallway 5
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
Aug 6, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06908 Sleeping Room Interior/Exterior
IPMC § 305.6
Failure to maintain interior doors capable of being opened and closed properly
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $125 in fines
Aug 6, 2025 $125 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06908 Bathroom Interior
12-G DCMR § 310.2.1
Failure of the owner or operator of a housing business to replace or repair carbon monoxide detectors within fifteen 15 days of receipt of notification from occupant or tenant that replacement or repairs are needed
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,499 in fines
Nov 22, 2025 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00769 Living room 8
12-G DCMR § 602.2
Failure to provide heating facilities for residential occupancies which are capable of maintaining a room temperature of 68?F20?C in all habitable rooms, bathrooms and toilet rooms.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,499 in fines
Nov 22, 2025 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00769 Entire Unit 8

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