1850 U Street SE

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34
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$30,864
Fines (last 2 yrs)
72
Total violations
$62,351
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 $567 16×
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Show details · 16 occurrences · $9,079 in fines
Mar 31, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03663 Entrance foyer Interior
Mar 31, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03663 Sleeping room 3 Interior
Aug 21, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-06445 Bathroom Interior
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Jul 29, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-05924 Bathroom Interior
Jul 29, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-05924 Hallway Interior
Jul 29, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-05924 Living room Interior
Jul 25, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-04335 Hallway 1
Jul 25, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-04335 Hallway 1
Jul 25, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-04335 Kitchen 1
Apr 26, 2019 $519 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-03336 Bathroom 2
Apr 26, 2019 $519 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-03336 Bathroom 2
Apr 26, 2019 $519 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-03336 Kitchen 2
Apr 26, 2019 $519 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-03336 Kitchen 2
Apr 26, 2019 $519 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-03336 Right Sleeping Room 2
Apr 26, 2019 $519 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-03336 Right Sleeping Room 2
Aug 29, 2018 $509 CAP 18ENF-HOUS-02346
IPMC § 502.1
Failure to maintain bathtub, shower, lavatory, water closet or kitchen sink in a sanitary, safe working condition
avg $577 6×
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Show details · 6 occurrences · $3,459 in fines
Jul 25, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-04335 Bathroom 1
Jul 25, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-04335 Bathroom 1
Jul 25, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-04335 Bathroom 1
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Jan 24, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01808 Bathroom Interior
Jan 24, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01808 Bathroom Interior
Aug 29, 2018 $509 CAP 18ENF-HOUS-02346
12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to maintain interior surfaces in good, clean, and sanitary condition and good repair
avg $638 5×
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Show details · 5 occurrences · $3,190 in fines
Feb 20, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03118 Common hallway 2
Feb 20, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03119 Kitchen 1
Feb 20, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03119 Kitchen 1
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Feb 20, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03120 Kitchen 1
Feb 20, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03120 Sleeping Room 1
12-G DCMR § 309.1
Failure of the owner to keep structure free from rodent infestation
avg $925 4×
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $3,699 in fines
Feb 20, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03120 Kitchen 1
Mar 31, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-03663 Entire Unit Interior
Aug 21, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIR-INS-06445 Entire Unit Interior
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Jul 29, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIR-INS-05924 Entire Unit Interior
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, speci
avg $1,037 4×
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $4,148 in fines
Apr 26, 2019 $1,037 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-03336 Entrance door 2
Apr 26, 2019 $1,037 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-03336 Entrance door 2
Apr 26, 2019 $1,037 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-03336 Front of building Exterior
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Apr 26, 2019 $1,037 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-03336 Front of building Exterior
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12-G DCMR § 704.1.3
Failure keep all required portable fire extinguishers visible and readily accessible
avg $2,549 3×
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $7,647 in fines
Feb 19, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-02197 Common Area 1
Feb 19, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-02197 Common Area 2
Feb 19, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-02197 Common Area 3
IPMC § 304.15
Failure to maintain exterior doors, door assemblies, operator systems, if provided, and/or hardware in good condition.
avg $606 3×
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,818 in fines
Feb 19, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03038 Front of building Exterior
Jul 25, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-04335 Entrance door 1
Jul 25, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-04335 Apartment Entrance Door Exterior
IPMC § 305.1
Failure to maintain interior of structure and equipment therein in good repair, structurally sound and in sanitary condition
avg $1,179 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,358 in fines
Feb 15, 2023 $1,179 CAP 23NOIR-INS-02136 Common hallway 1st to 2nd Floor
Jan 24, 2023 $1,179 CAP 23NOIR-INS-01808 Eating room Interior
IPMC § 302.8
Failure to prevent inoperative or unlicensed motor vehicle from being parked, kept or stored on premises
avg $632 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,263 in fines
Feb 20, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03118 Front Parking Lot Exterior
Feb 12, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-02629 Right Parking Lot Interior
12-G DCMR 305.3
Failure to repair, remove or cover peeling, chipping, flaking or abraded paint
avg $632 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,263 in fines
Feb 20, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03119 Bathroom 1
Feb 12, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-02629 Entire Unit Interior
12-G DCMR § 704.3.2
Failure to install an approved permanent sign adjacent to each manual fire alarm box that reads: ?WHEN ALARM SOUNDS CALL FIRE DEPARTMENT,? where fire alarm systems are not monitored by a supervising station
avg $1,274 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,548 in fines
Feb 19, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIE-INS-02197 Common Area 1
Feb 19, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIE-INS-02197 Common Area 3
12-G DCMR § 310.1
Failure to install 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
avg $2,075 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,150 in fines
Apr 26, 2019 $2,075 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-03336 Hallway 2
Apr 26, 2019 $2,075 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-03336 Hallway 2
IPMC § 304.13
Failure to maintain windows, skylights, door or frame in sound condition, good repair and weather tight
avg $600 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,199 in fines
Aug 21, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-06445 Apartment Entrance Door Interior
Jul 25, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-04335 Living room 1
12-G DCMR § 704.2
Failure to install or maintain single- or multiple-station smoke alarms in Groups R-2, R-3, and R-4, and dwellings not regulated as Group R occupancies, regardless of occupant load in each room used for sleeping purposes
avg $2,075 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,150 in fines
Apr 26, 2019 $2,075 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-03336 Right Sleeping Room 2
Apr 26, 2019 $2,075 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-03336 Right Sleeping Room 2
IPMC § 302.5
Failure to exterminate rodent harborage or infestation by approved processes which are not injurious to human health
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $590 in fines
Jul 25, 2023 $590 CAP 23NOIR-INS-04335 Rear yard Exterior
12-G DCMR § 304.14
Failure to maintain all openings to the external air between April 15 and October15 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 without
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $102 in fines
Aug 29, 2018 $102 CAP 18ENF-HOUS-02346
12-G DCMR § 309.1
failure of owner to take proper precautions to prevent re-infestation after extermination
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $509 in fines
Aug 29, 2018 $509 CAP 18ENF-HOUS-02346
12-G DCMR § 309.1
Failure of the owner to keep structure free from insect and rodent infestation
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $509 in fines
Aug 29, 2018 $509 CAP 18ENF-HOUS-02346
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 · $509 in fines
Aug 29, 2018 $509 CAP 18ENF-HOUS-02346
12-G DCMR § 608.2
Failure of the owner or operator of a housing business who provides air conditioning t maintain each such unit in safe and good working condition so that it can provide from May 15 to September 15, an inside temperature in the rooms
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $509 in fines
Aug 29, 2018 $509 CAP 18ENF-HOUS-02346
12-G DCMR § 704.2
(Failure to install or maintain single- or multiple-station smoke alarms in Groups R-2, R-3, and R-4, and dwellings not regulated as Group R occupancies, regardless of occupant load on the ceiling or wall outside of each separate sleep
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,034 in fines
Aug 29, 2018 $2,034 CAP 18ENF-HOUS-02346
12-G DCMR § 309.1
Failure to promptly exterminate structures in which rodents are found by approved processes
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,179 in fines
Jul 25, 2023 $1,179 CAP 23NOIR-INS-04335 Kitchen 1
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
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $118 in fines
Jul 25, 2023 $118 CAP 23NOIR-INS-04335 Balcony door 1
12-G DCMR § 608.1
Failure of the owner or operator of a housing business who provides air conditioning to maintain each such unit in safe and good working condition so that it can provide from May 15 to September 15, an inside temperature in the roo
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $609 in fines
Jul 29, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-05924 Entire Unit Interior
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 · $625 in fines
Feb 12, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIS-INS-00142 Rear Parking Lot Exterior
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
Feb 12, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-02629 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 302.3
Failure to maintain sidewalk, walkway, driveway, stairs or similar area free of hazardous conditions
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $638 in fines
Feb 19, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03038 Front of building Exterior
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
Feb 19, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03038 Common Area 2nd to 3rd Floor
12-G DCMR § 304.7
Failure to maintain roof drains, gutters and downspouts in good repair or free from obstructions
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $638 in fines
Feb 20, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03118 Rear of building Exterior
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 · $638 in fines
Feb 20, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03118 Front of building Exterior
IPMC § 604.3
Failure to correct electrical system that constitutes a hazard to the occupants or the structure
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,274 in fines
Feb 20, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIE-INS-02264 Kitchen 1

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