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18th Street Ventures LLC

Ward 8
1 Building
65 Open Violations
$57,534 Fines on Open Violations
Jun 2026 Last Violation

DC business record

In good standing Limited liability company formed in DC · DC file number L00005448680

Who owns this company

DC business records list Christopher Vanarsdale as this company's beneficial owner.

From DC's beneficial owner records for 18th Street Ventures LLC, a current snapshot.

Violations

Open violations at this landlord's buildings, grouped by type, most often cited first.

Violation Times Cited Fines Date Range Buildings
Cracked plaster, holes, or water damage 10 $6,367 2025–2026 1
Unsanitary bathroom or kitchen fixtures 8 $5,078 2025–2026 1
Interior structure not in good repair 7 $8,893 2025–2026 1
Failure to maintain interior doors that are securely attached to ja... 7 $890 2025–2026 1
Windows or doors not weathertight 4 $2,513 2025–2026 1
Unsafe stairs or walking surfaces 4 $5,096 2026–2026 1
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Failure to maintain interior doors capable of being opened and clos... 4 $512 2026–2026 1
Smoke alarms missing — common areas 3 $7,597 2025–2026 1
Interior surfaces unsanitary or in poor condition 2 $1,276 2026–2026 1
Failure to tightly secure the lock on entrance doors to dwelling u... 1 $625 2025–2025 1
Failure to repair, remove or cover peeling, chipping, flaking or ab... 1 $638 2026–2026 1
Failure to provide proper and independent exhaust system for clothe... 1 $1,249 2025–2025 1
Unsafe cooking or water heating appliances 1 $1,274 2026–2026 1
Failure to maintain interior doors that fit reasonably well within ... 1 $128 2026–2026 1
Failure to maintain in good working order equipment, systems, devic... 1 $2,549 2026–2026 1
Failure to maintain exterior doors, door assemblies, operator syste... 1 $625 2025–2025 1
Failure to maintain every window, other than a fixed window, in an ... 1 $638 2026–2026 1
Failure to maintain all siding and masonry joints, or those between... 1 $638 2026–2026 1
Failure to maintain all openings to the external air between March... 1 $128 2026–2026 1
Failure to maintain all ?Exit? signs visible 1 $1,274 2026–2026 1
Smoke alarms missing — sleeping rooms 1 $2,549 2026–2026 1
Failure of the owner to keep structure free from rodent infestation 1 $625 2025–2025 1
Failure maintain fire extinguishers in accordance with NFPA 10 as r... 1 $2,549 2026–2026 1
Mechanical or electrical systems unmaintained 1 $1,274 2026–2026 1
Failure by owner or operator of any building who rents, leases, or ... 1 $2,549 2026–2026 1

Building

# Address Units Violations Fines Last Cited
1 1907 18 th Street SE 15 65 $57,534 Jun 2026

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Violation and fine data from DC Department of Buildings open records. Fines shown are assessed amounts; DC does not publish collected amounts. "Last cited" is the date of the most recent violation recorded for each building.