2620 Bowen Road SE

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10
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$8,288
Fines (last 2 yrs)
33
Open violations
$27,792
Fines on open violations
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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 $1,191 6×
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Show details · 6 occurrences · $7,143 in fines
Oct 2, 2026 $1,274 CAP 27NOIR-INS-00078 Common hallway 1
Oct 2, 2026 $1,274 CAP 27NOIR-INS-00078 Elevator Interior
Apr 14, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04525 Cooking room Interior
+3 more
Nov 15, 2022 $1,107 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00887 Cooking room Interior
Nov 15, 2022 $1,107 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00887 Entire Unit Interior
Nov 15, 2022 $1,107 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00887 Hallway 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 $604 5×
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Show details · 5 occurrences · $3,022 in fines
Apr 14, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04525 Bathroom Interior
Apr 14, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04525 Cooking room Interior
Apr 14, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04525 Living room Interior
+2 more
Nov 15, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00887 Sleeping Room Interior
May 3, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-04984 Living room Interior
IPMC § 502.1
Failure to maintain bathtub, shower, lavatory, water closet or kitchen sink in a sanitary, safe working condition
avg $582 3×
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,746 in fines
Oct 2, 2026 $638 CAP 27NOIR-INS-00078 Bathroom Interior
Nov 15, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00887 Bathroom Interior
May 3, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-04984 Cooking room Interior
IPMC § 304.13
Failure to maintain windows, skylights, door or frame in sound condition, good repair and weather tight
avg $546 3×
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,638 in fines
Nov 15, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00887 Apartment Entrance Door Interior
Nov 15, 2022 $554 CAP 23NOIR-INS-00887 Sleeping Room Interior
Apr 2, 2020 $530 CAP 20UNIT-INS-003080 Living room 1
IPMC § 601.2
Failure by owner to provide or maintain the required mechanical and electrical facilities
avg $1,059 3×
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $3,177 in fines
Apr 2, 2020 $1,059 CAP 20UNIT-INS-003078 Sleeping room 1 1
Apr 2, 2020 $1,059 CAP 20UNIT-INS-003078 Sleeping room 2 1
Apr 2, 2020 $1,059 CAP 20UNIT-INS-003081 Sleeping Room 1
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12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to maintain interior surfaces in good, clean, and sanitary condition and good repair
avg $596 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,192 in fines
Apr 14, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-04525 Cooking room Interior
May 3, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-04984 Cooking room Interior
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 $111 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $222 in fines
May 3, 2022 $111 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-04984 Bathroom Interior
May 3, 2022 $111 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-04984 Sleeping Room Interior
12-G DCMR § 309.1
Failure of the owner to keep structure free from rodent infestation
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $638 in fines
Oct 2, 2026 $638 CAP 27NOIR-INS-00078 Entire Unit Interior
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 · $638 in fines
Oct 2, 2026 $638 CAP 27NOIR-INS-00078 Entire Unit Interior
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 · $1,179 in fines
Oct 2, 2023 $1,179 CAP 24NOIR-INS-00005 Bathroom Interior
12-G DCMR 305.3
Failure to repair, remove or cover peeling, chipping, flaking or abraded paint
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $554 in fines
May 3, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-04984 Sleeping Room Interior
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
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,214 in fines
May 3, 2022 $2,214 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-04984 Hallway Interior
IPMC § 304.15
Failure to maintain exterior doors, door assemblies, operator systems, if provided, and/or hardware in good condition.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $554 in fines
May 3, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-04984 Apartment Entrance Door Interior
IPMC § 504.1
Failure to maintain all plumbing fixtures in a safe, sanitary, and functional condition.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $554 in fines
May 3, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-04984 Laundry room/area Interior
IPMC § 601.2
Owner occupying or permitting another person to occupy the structure or premise where the required electrical and/or mechanical facilities are not properly maintained.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,107 in fines
May 3, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-04984 Utility Closet Interior
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 · $2,214 in fines
May 3, 2022 $2,214 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-04984 Entire Unit Interior
1 violation closed by DOB

These no longer appear on DC's list of open violations, so they aren't counted anywhere else on this page.

IPMC § 601.2
Failure by owner to provide or maintain the required mechanical and electrical facilities
Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,274 in fines
Apr 14, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIE-INS-03128 Living room Interior

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