1319 Congress Street SE

Ward 8 Built c. 1949 Map ↗ Nearby buildings → LandlordSE Washington Development... · 48 buildings Listed ownerLois Fried

DC Worst Landlord Watchlist

This building's landlord, SE Washington Development Associates II LP, is one of the worst landlords in DC. Ranked #1 city-wide by total fines assessed.

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7
Violations (last 2 yrs)
$5,102
Fines (last 2 yrs)
7
Open violations
$5,102
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 3×
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,914 in fines
Jul 10, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-06688 Bathroom Interior
Jul 10, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-06688 Eating room Interior
Jul 10, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-06688 Eating room Interior
12-G DCMR § 304.7
Failure to maintain roof drains, gutters and downspouts in good repair or free from obstructions
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $638 in fines
Jul 10, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-06688 Roof Exterior
12-G DCMR § 608.1
Failure of the owner or operator of a housing business who provides air conditioning to maintain each such unit in safe and good working condition so that it can provide from May 15 to September 15, an inside temperature in the roo
+ I can confirm this is still happening
Show details · 1 occurrence · $638 in fines
Jul 10, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-06688 Entire Unit 2
IPMC § 305.1
Failure to maintain interior of structure and equipment therein in good repair, structurally sound and in sanitary condition
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,274 in fines
Jul 10, 2026 $1,274 CAP 26NOIR-INS-06688 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 502.1
Failure to maintain bathtub, shower, lavatory, water closet or kitchen sink in a sanitary, safe working condition
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $638 in fines
Jul 10, 2026 $638 CAP 26NOIR-INS-06688 Bathroom 2

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