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Alex O Ameachi

Ward 5
1 Building
19 Open Violations
$18,996 Fines on Open Violations
May 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
Windows or doors not weathertight 3 $1,885 2024–2026 1
Interior surfaces unsanitary or in poor condition 3 $1,914 2026–2026 1
Mechanical or electrical systems unmaintained 2 $2,548 2026–2026 1
Failure to promptly exterminate structures in which insects are fou... 1 $638 2026–2026 1
Unsafe stairs or walking surfaces 1 $1,274 2026–2026 1
Failure to maintain interior doors capable of being opened and clos... 1 $128 2026–2026 1
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Failure to maintain exterior property and premises, and the interio... 1 $524 2020–2020 1
Unsanitary bathroom or kitchen fixtures 1 $638 2026–2026 1
Smoke alarms missing — common areas 1 $2,549 2026–2026 1
Failure to install approved or properly maintain carbon monoxide de... 1 $2,549 2026–2026 1
Failure to eliminate and repaint surfaces with peeling, flaking or ... 1 $524 2020–2020 1
Cracked plaster, holes, or water damage 1 $638 2026–2026 1
Failure of the owner to keep structure free from rodent infestation 1 $638 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 44 Bates Street NW 1 19 $18,996 May 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.