744 Congress Street SE

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2
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$1,276
Fines (last 2 yrs)
35
Open violations
$28,002
Fines on open violations
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Violations

12-G DCMR § 302.4
Failure to maintain premises or exterior property free from weeds or plant growth in excess of 8 inches
avg $575 4×
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $2,301 in fines
Sep 29, 2026 $638 CAP 26A-DOB-01383 Entire Yard Exterior
Jun 3, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIS-INS-00505 Entire Yard Exterior
Dec 2, 2021 $530 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-01269 Front of building Exterior
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Sep 11, 2020 $524 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-06572 Side yard Exterior
12-G DCMR § 308.1
Failure to maintain exterior property and premises, and the interior of every structure, shall be free from any accumulation of rubbish and garbage
avg $548 4×
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $2,193 in fines
Jun 3, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIS-INS-00505 Rear of building Exterior
Mar 24, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-03877 Entire Unit 2
Dec 30, 2020 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-01913 Rear yard Exterior
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Sep 11, 2020 $524 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-06572 Side yard Exterior
12-G DCMR § 302.4
Failure to maintain premises or exterior property free from noxious weeds or prohibited vegetative growth, as defined in 12-G DCMR § 302.4.1
avg $528 3×
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,584 in fines
Aug 19, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-06729 Side of building Exterior
Dec 30, 2020 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-01913 Rear yard Exterior
Jul 29, 2020 $524 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-05373 Entire Yard Exterior
IPMC § 302.7
Failure to maintain all accessory structures, including detached garages, fences and walls structurally sound and in good repair
avg $528 3×
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,584 in fines
Aug 19, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-06729 Front of building Exterior
Dec 30, 2020 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-01913 Front of building Exterior
Jul 29, 2020 $524 CAP 20ENF-HOUS-05373 Front yard Exterior
12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to correct cracked or loose plaster, holes, decayed wood, water damage and/or other defective surface conditions
avg $530 3×
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,590 in fines
Apr 6, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-04087 Basement Areaway Interior
Apr 6, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-04087 Bathroom Interior
Apr 6, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-04087 Cooking room Interior
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12-G DCMR § 304.7
Failure to maintain roof drains, gutters and downspouts in good repair or free from obstructions
avg $530 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,060 in fines
Aug 19, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-06729 Rear of building Exterior
Mar 23, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-03795 Rear of building Exterior
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 $2,118 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,236 in fines
Apr 6, 2021 $2,118 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-04087 Sleeping room 1 Interior
Apr 6, 2021 $2,118 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-04087 Sleeping room 2 Interior
IPMC § 304.19
Failure to maintain exterior gates, gate assemblies, operator systems if provided, and/or hardware in good condition and/or latches at all entrances that tightly secure the gates
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $106 in fines
Dec 30, 2020 $106 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-01913 Rear yard Exterior
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 · $530 in fines
Dec 30, 2020 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-01913 Rear yard Exterior
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 · $530 in fines
Mar 23, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-03795 Side of building Exterior
IPMC § 304.1.1 (4)
Permitting an unsafe exterior structural condition to exist on premises wherein siding and masonry joints, including joints between the building envelope and the perimeter of windows, doors and skylights are not maintained, weather re
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,059 in fines
Mar 24, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-03877 Center Sleeping Room Interior
IPMC § 304.1
Failure to maintain exterior of structure in good repair, structurally sound and sanitary so as not to pose a threat to the public health, safety or welfare
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,059 in fines
Mar 24, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-03877 Entire Building Exterior
IPMC § 501.2
Failure by owner to provide required plumbing facilities and plumbing fixtures in a dwelling unit.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,059 in fines
Apr 6, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-04087 Entire Building Interior
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 · $1,059 in fines
Apr 6, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-04087 Entire Building 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 · $530 in fines
Apr 6, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-04087 Basement Areaway Interior
12-G DCMR §§ 310.1, 310.2, 310.3, 310.4, 310.5, 310.6
Failure to install approved or properly maintain carbon monoxide detection system in compliance with the code and NFPA 720.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,118 in fines
Apr 6, 2021 $2,118 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-04087 Hallway 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 · $2,118 in fines
Apr 6, 2021 $2,118 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-04087 Hallway 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 · $1,059 in fines
Apr 6, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-04087 Cooking room Interior
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 · $530 in fines
Aug 19, 2021 $530 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-06729 Side of building Exterior
IPMC § 301.3
Failure to maintain vacant structures, premises thereof, or vacant land in a clean, safe, secure and sanitary condition so as not to cause a blighting problem or adversely affect the public health and safety
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,059 in fines
Aug 19, 2021 $1,059 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-06729 Side of building Exterior
12-G DCMR § 302.1
Failure of the owner to maintain exterior property and premises in clean, safe and sanitary condition
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $638 in fines
Sep 29, 2026 $638 CAP 26A-DOB-01383 Front yard Exterior

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