1538 Alabama Avenue SE

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14
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$9,866
Fines (last 2 yrs)
33
Total violations
$22,897
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 $597 8×
+ I can confirm this is still happening
Show details · 8 occurrences · $4,779 in fines
Jul 11, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-05642 Living room 1st to 2nd Floor
Jul 11, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-05642 Master Bathroom 2
Jul 11, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-05642 Sleeping room 2 2
+5 more
Jul 11, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-05642 Sleeping room 3 3
Jul 11, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-05642 Laundry room/area Interior
Oct 11, 2023 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-00222 Cooking room Interior
Oct 11, 2023 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-00222 Laundry room/area Interior
Jul 15, 2022 $554 CAP 22NOIR-INS-01438 Bathroom 2
IPMC § 304.13
Failure to maintain windows, skylights, door or frame in sound condition, good repair and weather tight
avg $600 4×
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $2,398 in fines
Jul 11, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-05642 Front of building Exterior
Jul 11, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-05642 Exit door Interior
Oct 11, 2023 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-00222 Sleeping room 1 Interior
+1 more
Oct 11, 2023 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-00222 Sleeping room 2 Interior
IPMC § 305.1
Failure to maintain interior of structure and equipment therein in good repair, structurally sound and in sanitary condition
avg $1,199 4×
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $4,794 in fines
Jul 11, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIR-INS-05642 Cooking room Interior
Jul 11, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIR-INS-05642 Utility Closet Interior
Oct 11, 2023 $1,179 CAP 24NOIR-INS-00222 Closet Interior
+1 more
Oct 11, 2023 $1,179 CAP 24NOIR-INS-00222 Cooking room Interior
IPMC § 305.6
Failure to maintain interior doors that fit reasonably well within the frame
avg $119 3×
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $358 in fines
Jul 11, 2024 $122 CAP 24NOIR-INS-05642 Laundry room/area Interior
Oct 11, 2023 $118 CAP 24NOIR-INS-00222 Bathroom Interior
Oct 11, 2023 $118 CAP 24NOIR-INS-00222 Closet Interior
IPMC § 502.1
Failure to maintain bathtub, shower, lavatory, water closet or kitchen sink in a sanitary, safe working condition
avg $584 3×
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,753 in fines
Jul 11, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-05642 Bathroom Interior
Oct 11, 2023 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-00222 Bathroom Interior
Jul 15, 2022 $554 CAP 22NOIR-INS-01438 Bathroom 3
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12-G DCMR § 309.1
Failure of the owner to keep structure free from rodent infestation
avg $1,199 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,397 in fines
Jul 11, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIR-INS-05642 Entire Unit Interior
Oct 11, 2023 $1,179 CAP 24NOIR-INS-00222 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 605.2
Failure to have receptacle outlets with the appropriate faceplate covers for the location
avg $600 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,199 in fines
Jul 11, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-05642 Living room Interior
Oct 11, 2023 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-00222 Living room Interior
IPMC § 304.15
Failure to maintain exterior doors, door assemblies, operator systems, if provided, and/or hardware in good condition.
avg $590 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,180 in fines
Oct 11, 2023 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-00222 Apartment Rear Entrance Door Interior
Oct 11, 2023 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-00222 Bathroom Interior
IPMC § 304.2
Failure to maintain all siding and masonry joints, or those between the building envelope and the perimeter of windows, doors and skylights, weather resistant and water tight
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $609 in fines
Jul 11, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-05642 Rear of building Exterior
12-G DCMR § 302.1
Failure of the owner to maintain exterior property and premises in clean, safe and sanitary condition
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $590 in fines
Oct 11, 2023 $590 CAP 24NOIR-INS-00222 Rear of building 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 · $1,179 in fines
Oct 11, 2023 $1,179 CAP 24NOIR-INS-00222 Bathroom Interior
12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to maintain interior surfaces in good, clean, and sanitary condition and good repair
+ I can confirm this is still happening
Show details · 1 occurrence · $554 in fines
Jul 15, 2022 $554 CAP 22NOIR-INS-01438 Bathroom 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 · $1,107 in fines
Jul 15, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22NOIR-INS-01438 Stairwell 1st to 2nd Floor

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