39 Sherman Circle NW

Ward 4 ANC 4D Built c. 1923 Map ↗ Nearby buildings → Print flyer ↗
28
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$38,498
Fines (last 2 yrs)
28
Total violations
$38,498
Total fines
Tenant here? Report issues anonymously — and find out if your neighbors are going through the same thing

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 $638
+ I can confirm this is still happening
Show details · 6 occurrences · $3,828 in fines
Feb 23, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03175 Living room/sleeping room 1st to 2nd Floor
Feb 23, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03175 Basement Basement
Feb 6, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02664 Living room 1
+3 more
Feb 6, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02664 Front Sleeping Room 2
Feb 6, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02664 Rear Sleeping Room 2
Feb 6, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02664 Bathroom 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 $2,549
+ I can confirm this is still happening
Show details · 3 occurrences · $7,647 in fines
Feb 19, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-02216 Cooking room 1
Feb 19, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-02216 Living room 2
Feb 19, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-02216 Basement Basement
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
avg $2,549
+ I can confirm this is still happening
Show details · 3 occurrences · $7,647 in fines
Feb 19, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-02216 Living room 1
Feb 19, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-02216 Living room/sleeping room 2
Feb 19, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-02216 Basement 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 $638
+ I can confirm this is still happening
Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,276 in fines
Feb 23, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03175 Living room 1
Feb 23, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03175 Sleeping room 1 2
IPMC § 304.13
Failure to maintain windows, skylights, door or frame in sound condition, good repair and weather tight
avg $638
+ I can confirm this is still happening
Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,276 in fines
Feb 23, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03175 Bathroom 2
Feb 23, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03175 Exterior Entrance Door Interior
Show 8 more violation types
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 $2,549
+ I can confirm this is still happening
Show details · 2 occurrences · $5,098 in fines
Feb 19, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-02216 Sleeping room 1 2
Feb 19, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-02216 Sleeping room 2 2
IPMC § 601.2
Failure by owner to provide or maintain the required mechanical and electrical facilities
avg $1,274
+ I can confirm this is still happening
Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,548 in fines
Feb 19, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIE-INS-02216 Entire Building Interior
Feb 6, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01877 Basement Basement
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
avg $2,549
+ I can confirm this is still happening
Show details · 2 occurrences · $5,098 in fines
Feb 19, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-02216 Entire Unit Interior
Feb 6, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01877 Entire Unit Interior
12-G DCMR § 307.1
Failure to provide a proper handrail for stairs having more than three risers
avg $1,274
+ I can confirm this is still happening
Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,548 in fines
Feb 19, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03059 Front of building Exterior
Feb 6, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02664 Front yard Exterior
IPMC § 305.6
Failure to maintain interior doors capable of being opened and closed properly
+ I can confirm this is still happening
Show details · 1 occurrence · $128 in fines
Feb 23, 2026 $128 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03175 Bathroom Basement
12-G DCMR § 304.3
Failure to display street number of premises in conformance with the requirements of 12-A DCMR ? 118
+ I can confirm this is still happening
Show details · 1 occurrence · $128 in fines
Feb 19, 2026 $128 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03059 Front of building Exterior
IPMC § 502.1
Failure to maintain bathtub, shower, lavatory, water closet or kitchen sink in a sanitary, safe working condition
+ I can confirm this is still happening
Show details · 1 occurrence · $638 in fines
Feb 6, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02664 Bathroom 2
IPMC § 504.1
Failure to maintain all plumbing fixtures in a safe, sanitary, and functional condition.
+ I can confirm this is still happening
Show details · 1 occurrence · $638 in fines
Feb 6, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02664 Bathroom Basement

Do you live here?

Report issues anonymously — takes 30 seconds, and you'll be able to see if your neighbors are dealing with the same thing.

Report a different issue

What you can do

🏘️
Connect with others in your building
Create a free account to anonymously share what's happening and see if your neighbors are dealing with the same issues. Your identity is never shared.
Create free account →
📋
Print a flyer for your building
A one-page summary of this building's violation history — leave it in the lobby or elevator, or slip it under a neighbor's door.
Print flyer →