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Adolphus M Grant

Ward 4
1 Building
47 Open Violations
$55,751 Fines on Open Violations
Jul 2026 Last Violation

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One of the worst landlords in Ward 4. One of the 20 worst in the ward by total fines assessed.

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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 11 $6,931 2024–2026 1
Interior structure not in good repair 5 $6,202 2024–2026 1
Failure to maintain interior doors that fit reasonably well within ... 4 $500 2024–2026 1
Smoke alarms missing — sleeping rooms 4 $9,970 2024–2026 1
Failure to install or maintain single- or multiple-station smoke al... 3 $7,534 2024–2026 1
failure to maintain handrails and guards in a firmly fastened manne... 2 $2,492 2024–2026 1
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Failure to provide a proper handrail for stairs having more than th... 2 $2,492 2024–2026 1
Failure to maintain handrails and guards firmly fastened, in sound ... 2 $2,548 2026–2026 1
Failure to maintain all openings to the external air between March... 2 $244 2024–2024 1
Failure to install an approved carbon monoxide alarm in the immedia... 2 $4,985 2024–2026 1
Failure to provide a water supply system which provides adequate vo... 1 $1,218 2024–2024 1
Unsafe cooking or water heating appliances 1 $1,274 2026–2026 1
Failure to make all means of egress doors readily openable from the... 1 $2,436 2024–2024 1
Unsafe stairs or walking surfaces 1 $1,274 2026–2026 1
Unsanitary bathroom or kitchen fixtures 1 $638 2026–2026 1
Failure to maintain an adequate water supply system and/or failure ... 1 $1,274 2026–2026 1
Failure to maintain all accessory structures, including detached ga... 1 $609 2024–2024 1
Failure of the owner to keep structure free from rodent infestation 1 $1,218 2024–2024 1
Failure of the owner or operator of a housing business who provides... 1 $638 2026–2026 1
Mechanical or electrical systems unmaintained 1 $1,274 2026–2026 1

Building

# Address Violations Fines Last Cited
1 1353 Ingraham Street NW 47 $55,751 Jul 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.