1328 Congress Street SE

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44
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$45,374
Fines (last 2 yrs)
44
Total violations
$45,374
Total fines
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Violations

IPMC § 305.6
Failure to maintain interior doors capable of being opened and closed properly
avg $126
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $503 in fines
Apr 14, 2026 $128 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04537 Apartment Rear Entrance Door Interior
Jan 20, 2026 $125 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02300 Bathroom Basement
Aug 6, 2025 $125 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06915 Bathroom Interior
+1 more
Aug 6, 2025 $125 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06915 Sleeping room 1 Interior
IPMC § 505.4
Failure to provide or maintain a water heater which has an approved combination temperature and pressure-relief valve and relief valve discharge pipe.
avg $1,249
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $4,996 in fines
Jan 20, 2026 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02292 Utility Closet 1
Jan 20, 2026 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02300 Utility Closet Basement
Jan 20, 2026 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02301 Utility Closet Basement
+1 more
Jan 20, 2026 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02329 Utility Closet Basement
IPMC § 304.15
Failure to maintain exterior doors, door assemblies, operator systems, if provided, and/or hardware in good condition.
avg $625
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $2,500 in fines
Jan 20, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02301 Apartment Entrance Door 1
Jan 20, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02302 Apartment Rear Entrance Door 1
Jan 20, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02329 Apartment Entrance Door Basement
+1 more
Aug 6, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06915 Apartment Rear 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 $1,249
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $3,747 in fines
Jan 20, 2026 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02301 Cooking room Basement
Aug 6, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06915 Bathroom Interior
Aug 6, 2025 $1,249 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06915 Living room 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
avg $629
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,888 in fines
Apr 14, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04537 Living room Exterior
Jan 20, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02302 Cooking room 1
Jan 20, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02302 Living room 1
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12-G DCMR § 704.1.3
Failure keep all required portable fire extinguishers visible and readily accessible
avg $2,499
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $7,497 in fines
Jan 20, 2026 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01577 Cooking room 1
Jan 20, 2026 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01581 Cooking room Basement
Jan 20, 2026 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01601 Cooking room Basement
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 · 3 occurrences · $1,875 in fines
Jan 20, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01577 Cooking room 1
Jan 20, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01581 Bathroom Basement
Jan 20, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01582 Cooking room Basement
12-G DCMR § 309.1
Failure to promptly exterminate structures in which insects are found by approved processes
avg $625
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,250 in fines
Jan 20, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02301 Cooking room Basement
Jan 20, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02329 Entire Unit Basement
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 · 2 occurrences · $1,250 in fines
Jan 20, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02301 Bathroom Basement
Jan 20, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02329 Bathroom Basement
IPMC § 304.2
Failure to stabilize and coat all surfaces with rust or corrosion to inhibit future rust and corrosion
avg $625
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,250 in fines
Jan 21, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02340 Front of building Exterior
Jan 21, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02340 Rear of building Exterior
12-G DCMR § 704.1.3
Failure to keep all required portable fire extinguishers maintained in an efficient and safe operating condition
avg $2,499
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,998 in fines
Jan 20, 2026 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01582 Cooking room Basement
Jan 20, 2026 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01582 Cooking room 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 in each room used for sleeping purposes
avg $2,499
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,998 in fines
Jan 20, 2026 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01601 Front Sleeping Room Basement
Jan 20, 2026 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01601 Rear Sleeping Room Basement
IPMC § 305.6
Failure to maintain interior doors that are securely attached to jambs, headers or tracks as intended by the manufacturer of the attachment hardware
avg $125
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $250 in fines
Jan 20, 2026 $125 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02300 Living room Basement
Jan 20, 2026 $125 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02301 Hallway Basement
IPMC § 304.13.1
Failure to maintain glazing materials free from cracks and holes
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $125 in fines
Aug 6, 2025 $125 CAP 25NOIR-INS-06915 Sleeping room 1 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
Jan 20, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02301 Stairwell Basement to 1st Floor
IPMC § 505.4
Failure to properly install or maintain water heating facilities
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
Jan 20, 2026 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02300 Utility Closet Basement
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 14, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04537 Cooking room Exterior
IPMC § 505.3
Failure to provide a water supply system which provides adequate volume and/or pressure at fixtures, devices, and appurtenances
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,274 in fines
Apr 14, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04537 Bathroom 2
IPMC § 403.2
Failure to provide mechanical ventilation for bathroom or toilet room which discharges to the outdoors and does not recirculate air
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $638 in fines
Apr 14, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04537 Bathroom 2
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
Apr 14, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIE-INS-03134 Utility Access Service Closet Interior
12-G DCMR § 602.3
Failure by owner or operator of any building who rents, leases, or lets one or more dwelling units, rooming units, dormitory or guestrooms on terms, either express or implied, to supply heat during a period starting no later than Oct
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,549 in fines
Apr 14, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-03134 Living room Interior

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