86 Forrester Street SW

Ward 8 15 units Built c. 1947 Map ↗ Nearby buildings → Landlord86 Forrester LLC
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Violations (last 2 yrs)
$50,631
Fines (last 2 yrs)
41
Open violations
$51,185
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 $1,264 5×
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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
+2 more
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 $638 4×
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $2,552 in fines
Jun 10, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-05831 Rear Sleeping Room 3
Jun 9, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-05796 Entire Unit Basement
Jan 30, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02603 Bathroom Interior
+1 more
Jan 30, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02603 Bathroom 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
avg $1,266 3×
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $3,797 in fines
Aug 4, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-07459 Common hallway 1st to 2nd Floor
Aug 4, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-07459 Common hallway 2nd to 3rd Floor
Dec 30, 2025 $1,249 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01928 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 on the ceiling or wall outside of each separate s
avg $2,549 3×
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $7,647 in fines
Jun 15, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26A-CNT-00061 Living room 1
Jun 15, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26A-CNT-00063 Hallway Basement
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
avg $2,549 3×
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $7,647 in fines
Jun 15, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26A-CNT-00061 Rear Sleeping Room 1
Jun 15, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26A-CNT-00063 Sleeping room 1 Basement
Mar 11, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-02554 Sleeping room 1 Interior
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IPMC § 601.2
Failure by owner to provide or maintain the required mechanical and electrical facilities
avg $1,274 3×
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $3,822 in fines
Jun 10, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIE-INS-03949 Hallway Basement
Jun 10, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIE-INS-03975 Cooking room 1
Jun 10, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIE-INS-03975 Hallway 1
12-G DCMR § 309.1
Failure of the owner to keep structure free from rodent infestation
avg $638 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,276 in fines
Aug 4, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-07459 Entire Unit Interior
Jun 9, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-05796 Cooking room Basement
12-G DCMR § 304.14
Failure to maintain all openings to the external air between March 15 and November 15 with tightly fitting screens of minimum 16 mesh per inch 16 mesh per 25mm and/or failure to maintain every screen door used for insect control wit
avg $128 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $256 in fines
Jun 10, 2026 $128 CAP 26NOIR-INS-05831 Sleeping room 1 3
Jun 10, 2026 $128 CAP 26NOIR-INS-05831 Sleeping room 2 3
IPMC § 504.1
Failure to maintain all plumbing fixtures in a safe, sanitary, and functional condition.
avg $632 2×
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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
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
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
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 § 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 § 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 · $638 in fines
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
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $638 in fines
Jan 30, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-02603 Apartment Entrance Door Interior/Exterior
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
IPMC § 701.2
Failure of owner of the premises to provide and maintain code compliant fire safety facilities and equipment
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,549 in fines
Jun 9, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-03930 Common hallway Entire Building
IPMC § 304.6
Failure to maintain exterior walls free from holes, breaks, or loose or rotting materials
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $638 in fines
Jun 9, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-05797 Front of building Exterior
IPMC § 302.3
Failure to maintain sidewalk, walkway, driveway, stairs or similar area free of hazardous conditions
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $638 in fines
Jun 9, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-05797 Stairwell Basement to 1st Floor
12-G DCMR § 704.3.2
Failure to install an approved permanent sign adjacent to each manual fire alarm box that reads: ?WHEN ALARM SOUNDS CALL FIRE DEPARTMENT,? where fire alarm systems are not monitored by a supervising station
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,274 in fines
Jun 9, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIE-INS-03930 Common Area Entire Building
IPMC § 704.2.3
Failure to have smoke alarms that emit a signal when the batteries are low
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,549 in fines
Jun 10, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-03944 Rear Sleeping Room 3
IPMC § 302.3
Failure to maintain sidewalk, walkway, driveway, stairs or similar area in proper state of repair
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $638 in fines
Aug 4, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-07459 Front of building Exterior
12-G DCMR § 704.1.3
Failure keep all required portable fire extinguishers visible and readily accessible
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,549 in fines
Aug 4, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-04713 Common hallway 2
4 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.

12-G DCMR § 309.1
Failure of the owner to keep structure free from rodent infestation
Show details · 1 occurrence · $638 in fines
Mar 11, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03567 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 304.13
Failure to maintain windows, skylights, door or frame in sound condition, good repair and weather tight
Show details · 1 occurrence · $638 in fines
Mar 11, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03567 Apartment Entrance Door Interior/Exterior
IPMC § 304.15
Failure to maintain exterior doors, door assemblies, operator systems, if provided, and/or hardware in good condition.
Show details · 1 occurrence · $638 in fines
Mar 11, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03567 Entrance door Exterior
12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to correct cracked or loose plaster, holes, decayed wood, water damage and/or other defective surface conditions
Show details · 1 occurrence · $625 in fines
Dec 30, 2025 $625 CAP 26NOIR-INS-01928 Living room Interior

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