172 Mississippi Avenue SE

Ward 8 3 units Built c. 1943 Map ↗ Nearby buildings → LandlordBowling Green Apartments ... · 6 buildings
14
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$13,146
Fines (last 2 yrs)
20
Total violations
$20,030
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 $1,249 3×
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $3,747 in fines
Jan 6, 2026 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02056 Bathroom Interior
Jan 6, 2026 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02056 Cooking room Interior
Jan 6, 2026 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02056 Laundry room/area 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 3×
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,875 in fines
Aug 27, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07536 Left Sleeping Room Interior
Aug 27, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07536 Living room Interior
Aug 27, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07536 Left Sleeping Room Interior/Exterior
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
avg $632 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,263 in fines
Apr 7, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04377 Sleeping room 2 Interior
Aug 27, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-07536 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 607.1
Failure to maintain duct system free of obstructions and capable of performing the required function
avg $625 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,250 in fines
Nov 4, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIE-INS-00534 Entire Unit 1
Aug 27, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIE-INS-05774 Utility Closet Interior
IPMC § 604.3
Failure to correct electrical system that constitutes a hazard to the occupants or the structure
avg $1,059 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,118 in fines
Oct 25, 2021 $1,059 CAP 22UNIT-INS-000041 Eating room 2
Oct 25, 2021 $1,059 CAP 22UNIT-INS-000041 Kitchen 2
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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 · $638 in fines
Apr 7, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04377 Sleeping room 1 Interior
IPMC § 304.18
Failure to provide a rented dwelling unit with a device designed to provide security for the occupants and property within with respect to doors, windows, and hatchways
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
Jan 6, 2026 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02056 Apartment Entrance Door 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
Nov 4, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00893 Rear Sleeping Room 1
IPMC § 704.1.1
(Failure to inspect, test and maintain automatic sprinkler systems in accordance with NFPA 25
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,499 in fines
Nov 4, 2025 $2,499 CAP 26NOIR-INS-00893 Entire Unit 1
12-G DCMR § 305.4
Failure to maintain stairs and/or other walking surfaces in sound condition, good repair and free from hazardous conditions
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,059 in fines
Oct 25, 2021 $1,059 CAP 22UNIT-INS-000040 Entire Unit 2
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 · $1,059 in fines
Oct 25, 2021 $1,059 CAP 22UNIT-INS-000038 Front of building Exterior
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 · $2,118 in fines
Oct 25, 2021 $2,118 CAP 22UNIT-INS-000041 Sleeping Room 2
IPMC § 605.2
Failure to have at least one grounded-type receptacle or a receptacle with a ground fault circuit interrupter in every laundry area
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $530 in fines
Oct 25, 2021 $530 CAP 22UNIT-INS-000041 Laundry room/area 2

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