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DOB has issued a Stop Construction Order effective 7:00 PM, November 4, 2024, for the Howard University area due to Vice President Kamala Harris's election night watch party. Learn more here.

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DOB Important Update - Block D

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Important Update

As part of our efforts to enhance the performance and security of our online systems, Access DC, the Permit Wizard, Scout, and eRecords will be unavailable due to scheduled maintenance beginning at 7 pm on Friday, June 16, 2023 through 8 am Monday, June 19, 2023. We apologize for any inconvenience.

DOB Efforts Lead to Temporary Restraining Order Against Property Owner Who Ignores Stop Work Orders

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Wed, 09/25/2024

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.

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