3823 Porter Street NW

Ward 3 8 units Built c. 1985 Map ↗ Nearby buildings → LandlordVaughan Place,LLC · 2 buildings

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6
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$11,469
Fines (last 2 yrs)
6
Open violations
$11,469
Fines on open violations
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Violations

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 · $2,549 in fines
Jul 28, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-04589 Hallway 2
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 · $2,549 in fines
Jul 28, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26A-CNT-00439 Hallway 2
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 · $2,549 in fines
Jul 28, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26A-CNT-00439 Sleeping room 1 2
IPMC § 305.5
Failure to maintain handrails and guards firmly fastened, in sound condition, good repair
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,274 in fines
Jul 28, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-07209 Stairwell 1st to 2nd Floor
IPMC § 401.2
Owner providing, occupying, or allowing occupancy of premises not in compliance with light, ventilation or space requirements of this chapter
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,274 in fines
Jul 28, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-07209 Laundry room/area 2
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IPMC § 601.2
Failure by owner to provide or maintain the required mechanical and electrical facilities
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,274 in fines
Jul 28, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIE-INS-04589 Laundry room/area 2

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