86 Forrester Street SW

Ward 8 ANC 8D 15 units Built c. 1947 Map ↗ Nearby buildings → Print flyer ↗
22
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$22,961
Fines (last 2 yrs)
23
Total violations
$23,515
Total fines
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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 $1,264
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Show details · 5 occurrences · $6,320 in fines
Jan 30, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02603 Kitchen Interior
Jan 30, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02603 Kitchen Interior
Jan 30, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02603 Kitchen Interior
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Dec 30, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01326 Kitchen Interior
Dec 30, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01928 Kitchen 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 $634
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,901 in fines
Jan 30, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02603 Bathroom Interior
Jan 30, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02603 Bathroom Interior
Dec 30, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01928 Living room Interior
IPMC § 304.15
Failure to maintain exterior doors, door assemblies, operator systems, if provided, and/or hardware in good condition.
avg $638
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,276 in fines
Mar 11, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03567 Entrance door Exterior
Jan 30, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02603 Common hallway Interior/Exterior
IPMC § 304.13
Failure to maintain windows, skylights, door or frame in sound condition, good repair and weather tight
avg $638
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,276 in fines
Mar 11, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03567 Apartment Entrance Door Interior/Exterior
Jan 30, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02603 Apartment Entrance Door Interior/Exterior
IPMC § 504.1
Failure to maintain all plumbing fixtures in a safe, sanitary, and functional condition.
avg $632
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,263 in fines
Jan 30, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02603 Bathroom Interior
Dec 30, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01928 Kitchen Interior
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12-G DCMR § 704.1.3
Failure maintain fire extinguishers in accordance with NFPA 10 as referenced in the Fire Code
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,549 in fines
Mar 11, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-02554 Common hallway 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
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,549 in fines
Mar 11, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-02554 Living 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 in each room used for sleeping purposes
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,549 in fines
Mar 11, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-02554 Sleeping room 1 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
Mar 11, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03567 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 305.6
Failure to maintain interior doors capable of being opened and closed properly
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $128 in fines
Jan 30, 2026 $128 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02603 Bathroom Interior
IPMC § 504.1
Failure to keep plumbing fixture free from obstructions and capable of performing the function for which it was designed.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $638 in fines
Jan 29, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIE-INS-01793 Bathroom Interior
IPMC § 302.5
Failure to exterminate rodent harborage or infestation by approved processes which are not injurious to human health
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Dec 30, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01928 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 · $1,249 in fines
Dec 30, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01928 Living room Interior
IPMC § 302.7
Failure to maintain all accessory structures, including detached garages, fences and walls structurally sound and in good repair
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $554 in fines
Jul 5, 2022 $554 CAP 22NOIR-INS-01158 Front of building Exterior

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