5700 Macarthur LLC — Worst Landlords

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One of the worst landlords in Ward 3. Ranked #7 in the ward by total fines assessed.

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Repeat Violations

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

Cracked plaster, holes, or water damage 17 $9,803 2022–2024 1

Windows or doors not weathertight 9 $5,151 2022–2024 1

Interior surfaces unsanitary or in poor condition 8 $4,817 2022–2024 1

Smoke alarms missing — sleeping rooms 6 $13,728 2022–2024 1

Failure to maintain roof drains, gutters and downspouts in good rep... 3 $1,717 2022–2024 1

Smoke alarms missing — common areas 3 $6,642 2022–2022 1

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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.