4435 E Street SE

DC Worst Landlord Watchlist

This building's landlord, Benning Heights Cooperative Inc, is one of the worst landlords in DC. Ranked #5 in Ward 7 by total fines assessed.

24
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$24,222
Fines (last 2 yrs)
24
Open violations
$24,222
Fines on open violations
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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 $638 4×
+ I can confirm this is still happening
Show details · 4 occurrences · $2,552 in fines
Jul 28, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-07136 Bathroom Interior
Jul 28, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-07136 Common Area Interior
Jul 28, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-07136 Living room Interior
+1 more
Jul 28, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-07136 Right Sleeping Room Interior
IPMC § 305.2
Failure to maintain structural members structurally sound and capable of supporting the imposed loads
avg $1,274 4×
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Show details · 4 occurrences · $5,096 in fines
Jul 14, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIE-INS-04436 Bathroom Interior
Jul 14, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIE-INS-04436 Front Sleeping Room Interior
Jul 14, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIE-INS-04436 Living room Interior
+1 more
Jul 14, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIE-INS-04436 Rear Sleeping Room Interior
IPMC § 605.1
Failure to install electrical equipment, wiring, or appliances in a safe and approved manner
avg $638 3×
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,914 in fines
Jul 14, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIE-INS-04436 Bathroom Interior
Jul 14, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIE-INS-04436 Cooking room Interior
Jul 14, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIE-INS-04436 Rear Sleeping Room Interior
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
avg $638 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,276 in fines
Jul 28, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-07136 Cooking room Exterior
Jul 28, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-07136 Rear Sleeping Room Exterior
IPMC § 502.1
Failure to maintain bathtub, shower, lavatory, water closet or kitchen sink in a sanitary, safe working condition
avg $638 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,276 in fines
Jul 28, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-07136 Bathroom Interior
Jul 28, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-07136 Bathroom Interior
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12-G DCMR § 704.1.3
Failure keep all required portable fire extinguishers visible and readily accessible
avg $2,549 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $5,098 in fines
Jul 14, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-04436 Common Area 1
Jul 14, 2026 $2,549 CAP 26NOIE-INS-04436 Common Area 2
12-G DCMR § 309.1
Failure of the owner to keep structure free from rodent infestation
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $638 in fines
Jul 28, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-07136 Cooking room Interior
12-G DCMR § 309.1
Failure to promptly exterminate structures in which insects are found by approved processes
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $638 in fines
Jul 28, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-07136 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 305.5
Failure to maintain handrails and guards firmly fastened, in sound condition, good repair
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,274 in fines
Jul 28, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-07136 Common Area 1st to 2nd Floor
IPMC § 504.1
Failure to maintain all plumbing fixtures in a safe, sanitary, and functional condition.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $638 in fines
Jul 28, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-07136 Bathroom Interior
12-G DCMR § 604.2
Failure to serve dwelling units by a three-wire, 120/240 volt, single-phase electrical service having a rating of not less than 60 amperes
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,274 in fines
Jul 14, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIE-INS-04436 Living room Interior
IPMC § 304.18.1
Failure to equip door providing entry to a dwelling unit, rooming unit or housekeeping unit that is rented with a deadbolt lock designed to be readily openable from the side from which egress is to be made without the need for keys, spe
+ I can confirm this is still happening
Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,274 in fines
Jul 14, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIE-INS-04436 Apartment Entrance Door Interior
IPMC § 603.1
Failure to properly install and maintain mechanical appliances, fireplaces, solid fuel-burning appliances, cooking appliances, and water heating appliances in a safe working condition capable of performing the intended function
+ I can confirm this is still happening
Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,274 in fines
Jul 14, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIE-INS-04436 Cooking room Interior

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