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Abebe, Ermias A

Ward 8
1 Building
19 Open Violations
$21,552 Fines on Open Violations
Apr 2026 Last Violation

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 4 $2,552 2026–2026 1
Failure to install electrical equipment, wiring, or appliances in a... 3 $1,914 2026–2026 1
Failure to provide a water supply system which provides adequate vo... 1 $1,274 2026–2026 1
Unsafe stairs or walking surfaces 1 $1,179 2023–2023 1
Failure to maintain interior doors that are securely attached to ja... 1 $118 2023–2023 1
Failure to maintain exterior doors, door assemblies, operator syste... 1 $638 2026–2026 1
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Unsanitary bathroom or kitchen fixtures 1 $638 2026–2026 1
Smoke alarms missing — common areas 1 $2,549 2026–2026 1
Failure to install an approved carbon monoxide alarm in the immedia... 1 $2,549 2026–2026 1
Failure to properly install and maintain a plumbing fixture in wor... 1 $590 2023–2023 1
Failure of the owner to keep structure free from rodent infestation 1 $1,179 2023–2023 1
Failure keep all required portable fire extinguishers visible and r... 1 $2,549 2026–2026 1
Mechanical or electrical systems unmaintained 1 $1,274 2026–2026 1
Allowing a dangerous structure or premises to exist consisting of a... 1 $2,549 2026–2026 1

Building

# Address Units Violations Fines Last Cited
1 1511 17 th Street SE 4 19 $21,552 Apr 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.