1261 Raum Street NE

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4
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$3,188
Fines (last 2 yrs)
7
Open violations
$7,063
Fines on open violations
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Violations

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 · $638 in fines
Oct 15, 2026 $638 CAP 27NOIR-INS-00413 Bathroom Interior
12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to correct cracked or loose plaster, holes, decayed wood, water damage and/or other defective surface conditions
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $638 in fines
Oct 15, 2026 $638 CAP 27NOIR-INS-00413 Rear Sleeping Room Interior
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
Oct 15, 2026 $638 CAP 27NOIR-INS-00413 Apartment Rear Entrance Door Interior/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
Oct 15, 2026 $1,274 CAP 27NOIR-INS-00413 Kitchen Interior
IPMC § 604.3
Failure to correct electrical system that constitutes a hazard to the occupants or the structure
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,107 in fines
Jul 27, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22NOIE-INS-01656 Kitchen Interior
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IPMC § 605.2
Failure to have at least one receptacle in every bathroom
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $554 in fines
Jul 27, 2022 $554 CAP 22NOIR-INS-01763 Bathroom Interior
IPMC § 703.2
Failure to maintain all fire and smokestop doors in operable condition
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,214 in fines
Jul 27, 2022 $2,214 CAP 22NOIE-INS-01656 Apartment Entrance Door Interior
6 violations 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 § 305.1
Failure to maintain interior of structure and equipment therein in good repair, structurally sound and in sanitary condition
avg $1,274 3×
Show details · 3 occurrences · $3,822 in fines
Mar 13, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03655 Cooking room 1
Mar 13, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03655 Cooking room 1
Mar 13, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03655 Sleeping room 2 1
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 2×
Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,276 in fines
Mar 13, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03655 Entire Unit 1
Mar 13, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03655 Sleeping room 1 1
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
Show details · 1 occurrence · $638 in fines
Mar 13, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03655 Rear Sleeping Room 1

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