Thanks to efforts from the Department of Buildings (DOB), a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) was issued on September 19 against a property owner that failed to comply with the agency’s abatement requirements.

Agents of the owner at 4069–4089 Minnesota Avenue NE ignored seven DOB Stop Work Orders (SWOs) and were assessed $47,493 in fines for working without permits, or beyond the scope of postcard permits. The property also currently has 31 outstanding housing code violations.