1389 Congress Street SE

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15
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$14,995
Fines (last 2 yrs)
17
Total violations
$19,145
Total fines
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Violations

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 · 2 occurrences · $1,250 in fines
Feb 23, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03204 Apartment Entrance Door 1
Jan 22, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02409 Apartment Entrance Door 1
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 22, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02410 Front of building Exterior
Apr 28, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04358 Apartment Rear Entrance Door Interior/Exterior
IPMC § 304.13
Failure to maintain windows, skylights, door or frame in sound condition, good repair and weather tight
avg $625
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,250 in fines
Apr 28, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04358 Apartment Entrance Door Interior/Exterior
Apr 28, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04358 Apartment Rear Entrance Door Interior/Exterior
IPMC § 502.1
Failure to maintain bathtub, shower, lavatory, water closet or kitchen sink in a sanitary, safe working condition
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Feb 23, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03204 Bathroom Basement
IPMC § 305.1
Failure to maintain interior of structure and equipment therein in good repair, structurally sound and in sanitary condition
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
Feb 23, 2026 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03204 Cooking room Basement
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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
Feb 23, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03204 Entire Unit Basement
IPMC § 605.1
Failure to install electrical equipment, wiring, or appliances in a safe and approved manner
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Jan 22, 2026 $625 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01652 Entrance foyer 1
12-G DCMR § 704.1.3
Failure to keep all required portable fire extinguishers maintained in an efficient and safe operating condition
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,499 in fines
Jan 22, 2026 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01652 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
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,499 in fines
Jan 22, 2026 $2,499 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01652 Sleeping Room Basement
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 22, 2026 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02409 Utility Closet Basement
12-G DCMR § 307.1
Failure to provide a proper handrail for stairs having more than three risers
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,249 in fines
Jan 22, 2026 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02410 Front of building 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
Apr 28, 2025 $625 CAP 25NOIR-INS-04358 Entire Unit Interior
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 sleepi
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,075 in fines
Jan 7, 2019 $2,075 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-01797 Hallway Interior
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
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,075 in fines
Jan 7, 2019 $2,075 CAP 19ENF-HOUS-01797 Sleeping room 1 Interior

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