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54 Congress Heights L.L.C

Ward 8
5 Buildings
116 Total Violations
$114,559 Fines Assessed
Apr 2026 Last Violation

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One of the worst landlords in Ward 8.

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Repeat Violations

Violation types cited 3 or more times across this landlord's properties.

Violation Times Cited Fines Date Range Buildings
Cracked plaster, holes, or water damage 23 $13,781 2022–2026 5
Interior structure not in good repair 13 $15,955 2023–2026 4
Windows or doors not weathertight 12 $7,034 2022–2026 5
Unsafe stairs or walking surfaces 9 $10,696 2022–2026 3
Unsanitary bathroom or kitchen fixtures 8 $4,853 2023–2024 3
Smoke alarms missing — sleeping rooms 5 $12,180 2024–2024 1
Failure to maintain glazing materials free from cracks and holes 3 $355 2022–2024 2
Smoke alarms missing — common areas 3 $7,308 2024–2024 1

Buildings

# Address Units Violations Fines Last Cited
1 133 Yuma Street SE Ward 8 12 33 $42,297 Jul 2025 2 124 Atlantic Street SE Ward 8 12 34 $29,349 Dec 2025 3 121 Yuma Street SE Ward 8 9 28 $23,093 Jan 2026 4 118 Atlantic Street SE Ward 8 12 12 $10,723 Apr 2026 5 125 Yuma Street SE Ward 8 8 9 $9,097 Oct 2024

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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.