1537 A Street SE

Ward 7 Built c. 1885 Map ↗ Nearby buildings → LandlordTheresa C Ottley
4
Open violations
$7,860
Fines on open violations
0
In last 2 years
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Violations

IPMC § 703.1
(Failure to maintain the required fire-resistance rating of fire-resistance-rated walls, fire stops, shaft enclosures, and/or partitions and floors
avg $2,214 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,428 in fines
Sep 23, 2022 $2,214 CAP 22NOIE-INS-02658 Utility Access Service Closet 1
Sep 23, 2022 $2,214 CAP 22NOIE-INS-02658 Utility Closet 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 · $1,218 in fines
Jun 17, 2024 $1,218 CAP 24NOIR-INS-05190 Living room 1
12-G DCMR ?? 108.1.1 and 108.1.1.3
Structure is unfit for human occupancy because it is unsafe; unlawful; or due to the degree of disrepair or lack of maintenance, is unsanitary or vermin or rat infested, contains filth and contamination, or lacks vent
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,214 in fines
Sep 26, 2022 $2,214 CAP 22NOIE-INS-02690 Entire Unit Interior
1 violation 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 § 502.1
Failure to maintain bathtub, shower, lavatory, water closet or kitchen sink in a sanitary, safe working condition
Show details · 1 occurrence · $638 in fines
Feb 25, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-03260 Bathroom Interior

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