1708 Gales Street NE

Ward 7 6 units Built c. 1939 Map ↗ Nearby buildings → LandlordSwanson, Claude R
21
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$23,995
Fines (last 2 yrs)
21
Total violations
$23,995
Total fines
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Violations

12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to correct cracked or loose plaster, holes, decayed wood, water damage and/or other defective surface conditions
avg $609 4×
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $2,436 in fines
Sep 11, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-06792 Cooking room 1
Sep 11, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-06792 Hallway 1
Sep 11, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-06792 Rear Sleeping Room 1
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Sep 11, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-06792 Rear Sleeping Room 1
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 $2,436 3×
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $7,308 in fines
Sep 11, 2024 $2,436 CAP 24NOIE-INS-04776 Front Sleeping Room 1
Sep 11, 2024 $2,436 CAP 24NOIE-INS-04776 Left Sleeping Room 1
Sep 11, 2024 $2,436 CAP 24NOIE-INS-04776 Rear Sleeping Room 1
IPMC § 605.1
Failure to install electrical equipment, wiring, or appliances in a safe and approved manner
avg $609 3×
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,827 in fines
Sep 11, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIE-INS-04771 Common hallway 1
Sep 11, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIE-INS-04771 Common hallway 2
Sep 11, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIE-INS-04771 Common hallway Basement
12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to maintain interior surfaces in good, clean, and sanitary condition and good repair
avg $609 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,218 in fines
Sep 11, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-06792 Entire Unit 1
Sep 11, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-06792 Rear Sleeping Room 1
12-G DCMR § 309.1
Failure to promptly exterminate structures in which insects are found by approved processes
avg $1,218 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,436 in fines
Sep 11, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIR-INS-06785 Common hallway Basement
Sep 11, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIR-INS-06792 Entire Unit 1
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12-G DCMR § 704.1.3
Failure keep all required portable fire extinguishers visible and readily accessible
avg $2,436 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,872 in fines
Sep 11, 2024 $2,436 CAP 24NOIE-INS-04771 Common hallway 1
Sep 11, 2024 $2,436 CAP 24NOIE-INS-04771 Common hallway 2
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
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $122 in fines
Sep 11, 2024 $122 CAP 24NOIR-INS-06792 Rear Sleeping Room 1
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
+ I can confirm this is still happening
Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,436 in fines
Sep 11, 2024 $2,436 CAP 24NOIE-INS-04776 Hallway 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
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $609 in fines
Sep 11, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-06792 Left Sleeping Room 1
IPMC § 305.6
Failure to maintain interior doors capable of being opened and closed properly
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $122 in fines
Sep 11, 2024 $122 CAP 24NOIR-INS-06792 Living room 1
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 · $609 in fines
Sep 11, 2024 $609 CAP 24NOIR-INS-06792 Bathroom 1

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