Annette M Smith — Worst Landlords

Violations

Open violations at this landlord's buildings, grouped by type, most often cited first.

failure to maintain handrails and guards in a firmly fastened manne... 2 $2,548 2026–2026 1

Unsafe stairs or walking surfaces 2 $2,548 2026–2026 1

Interior structure not in good repair 2 $2,548 2026–2026 1

Failure to provide means of egress from a habitable space other tha... 1 $1,274 2026–2026 1

Failure to provide a proper handrail for stairs having more than th... 1 $1,274 2026–2026 1

Failure to make repairs, maintenance work, alterations or installat... 1 $1,274 2026–2026 1

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Failure to maintain interior doors capable of being opened and clos... 1 $128 2026–2026 1

Failure to maintain exterior walls free from holes, breaks, or loos... 1 $638 2026–2026 1

Smoke alarms missing — common areas 1 $2,549 2026–2026 1

Smoke alarms missing — sleeping rooms 1 $2,549 2026–2026 1

Failure to install electrical equipment, wiring, or appliances in a... 1 $638 2026–2026 1

Failure to have receptacle outlets with the appropriate faceplate c... 1 $638 2026–2026 1

Building

1 444 Delafield Place NW 15 $18,606 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.