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Condo Rules & Regulations

Who these apply to: All owners, residents/tenants, guests, contractors, agents, and service providers. Owners are responsible for their tenants, guests, and contractors. Tenants should review their lease; additional rules may apply.

 

Enforcement: Violations can result in fines, billing for damage/cleaning, suspension of privileges, and/or legal action. 

Table of Contents

  1. Registration

  2. Common Areas (Halls, Lobby, Elevators, Roof) & Conduct 

  3. Unit Use & Nuisance

  4. Waste, Recycling & Compost

  5. Balconies, Windows & Exterior Appearance

  6. In-Unit Work: Alterations & Construction

  7. Moving, Large Deliveries & Elevator Use

  8. Access, Locks, Keys, Lock Boxes & Cameras

  9. Pets

  10. Parking, Garage & Driveway

  11. Smoking

  12. Leasing

  13. Sales, Showings & Open Houses

  14. Contacts, Forms & Links

  15. Changes & Effective Date

1. Registration

 

2. Common Areas (Halls, Lobby, Elevators, Roof) & Conduct 

  • No personal items may be left in the halls or common areas, such as shoes, umbrellas, boxes, strollers, bikes, scooters, etc.

  • No recreation: No biking, skating, skateboards in common areas.

  • Guests must be accompanied in all common areas.

  • Resident notices may go on bulletin boards (e.g., parking rentals). No commercial ads.

  • Don’t tamper with HVAC, lighting, fire/safety, or security systems.

  • Use only posted areas on the roof deck.

  • Bikes/scooters must use the garage ramp and mezzanine only (not the lobby).

 

3. Unit Use & Nuisance

  • No businesses that increase visitor traffic.

  • No nuisance, noise, odor, smoke, or vibration. Nuisance violations can result in fines. 

    • Please let people know nicely if they are bothering you. Most issues can be resolved with neighborly conversations.

  • Don’t waste water or electricity.

 

4. Waste, Recycling & Compost

  • Trash chute: Only small, bagged household trash goes down the chute.

  • Break down boxes/rugs; place in the mezzanine trash room (not on floor trash rooms).

  • Disposals are for small scraps only.  Putting large amounts of food and/or coffee grinds down the disposal messes up the building's plumbing.

  • Grease should be drained into a container, solidified, then put in a bag and thrown away. Do not put grease down drains.

  • Compost: You can pick up approved bags at the front desk; deposit approved, bagged compost in the yellow bins at the bottom of the driveway.

 

5. Balconies, Windows & Exterior Appearance

  • Nothing may extend past balcony railings.

  • No hanging additions (planters, awnings, antennas, flags) without Board approval.

  • No dropping/sweeping: Don’t drop/throw items from windows/balconies or sweep into halls.

  • Window coverings facing out must be white or lined in white.

  • Smoking on balconies is not allowed. 

6. In-Unit Work: Alterations & Construction

  • You must notify the front desk before starting work and reserve elevator pads/loading as directed. Unscheduled crews can be turned away at owner expense. Please see the notice requirements below.​​

  • Contractors must be licensed/insured. Provide COI naming the Association/Manager.

  • Work hours: Mon - Sat, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

  • Structural, plumbing, electrical, or wiring work needs written Board approval and required permits.

  • Protect halls/elevators and clean daily. If damage occurs, the owner is responsible for the costs of repairing any damage.

 

7. Moving, Large Deliveries & Elevator Use

  • All moves must be scheduled (including roommates moving in/out) with the front desk. 

  • All moves must be scheduled a minimum of 2 weeks before the requested move-in date. 

    • Please reserve your date early as only one move may occur per day.

  • All fees/deposits must be paid in advance.

  • When moving, you may only use the reserved elevator with pads installed; you may not prop doors open or use the elevator hold feature without permission.

  • Move hours: Mon - Fri, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

    • Saturday moves are exceptional; do not count on them being possible, but if the schedule allows they may be available for a fee.

  • Packages: Front desk may accept small packages as a courtesy (with no guarantee of condition or against loss). Oversized deliveries must be scheduled.

  • The full rules around moves can be found here

 

8. Access, Locks, Keys, Lock Boxes & Cameras

  • Lost fobs/transmitters must be reported immediately. The Association may deactivate and charge replacement fees.

  • Approved locks only: You may change locks only to Board-approved models. Unapproved models must be replaced at the owner’s expense.

  • You must provide an emergency unit key to the front desk. 

  • No additional exterior hardware (extra locks, bars, grilles, peepholes) is allowed without approval.

  • Lock boxes are not permitted. Use the callbox and digital unit locks for access.

  • To protect privacy and security, no cameras or recording devices are allowed on unit doors or facing hallways/common areas unless Board-approved or required by law.

 

9. Pets

  • One small, domesticated pet is allowed per unit.

    • A second pet is permitted if approved by the board. 

  • Pets should not exceed 25 lbs unless the Board grants a waiver. 

  • Reptiles, rodents, spiders, or similar are prohibited.

  • Animals should not cause any noise, odor, waste, or safety issues.

  • Animals must be leashed or carried in all common areas.

  • Waste is not allowed anywhere on the property; clean accidents immediately.

  • No breeding/commercial use.

  • Animals must be vaccinated as required by law.

  • Animals must be registered with the building using this form

  • Owners are responsible for damages/claims caused by pets.

 

10. Parking, Garage & Driveway

  • We have a private garage: There are no visitor spaces and all spaces are assigned.

  • You must park in your assigned space. Guests of residents with a parking space may park in the assigned parking space of that unit.

  • Don’t block aisles, fire lanes, sidewalks, ramps, or restricted areas.

  • The loading zone between the gates can be used for up to 10 minutes with flashers on; longer requires front-office approval.

  • The speed limit is 5 mph; no tailgating through gates.

  • No storage at the back/sides of spaces or outside storage units.

  • Any privacy coverings must be entirely inside the storage unit. 

  • Due to security concerns, all parking spots may only be leased to tenants and owners of The Eleven. 

  • Report unauthorized cars to DC Police (311) for ticketing. Once ticketed, call Able Towing (202-232-0500) to remove the vehicle. Per policy, only ticketed cars may be towed.

    • The board may also place stickers on the window of cars that are not parked in the assigned spots.

 

11. Smoking 

  • Smoking in units must not drift into halls or other units. 

  • Smoking is prohibited on balconies and in bathrooms (as the smoke enters other units through ventilation).

  • Smoking is permissible on the roof.

  • Smoking includes cigarettes, cigars, pipes, vaping devices, and marijuana products.

 

12. Leasing

  • Minimum term: 12 months unless the Board approves otherwise in writing.

  • No short-term rentals/sublets and no house-sharing platforms.

  • Lease language must require compliance with the Declaration/Bylaws/Rules and allow Association enforcement.

 

13. Sales, Showings & Open Houses

  • Open houses can be held on Sundays from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. with front desk pre-approval.

  • Agents or owners must accompany buyers at all times.

  • Agent/visitor violations may result in a $50 fine to the owner plus any theft/damage costs.

 

14. Contacts, Forms & Links

 

15. Changes & Effective Date

  • The Board may amend these Rules as allowed by the governing documents and law.

  • Effective date: October 8, 2025. These replace all prior versions.

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1111 11th Street NW

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