Astaike, Sofonias — Worst Landlords

Violations

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

Cracked plaster, holes, or water damage 3 $1,662 2022–2022 1

Owner occupying or allowing any person to occupy the premises or st... 2 $2,214 2022–2022 1

Unsanitary bathroom or kitchen fixtures 2 $1,108 2022–2022 1

Unsafe stairs or walking surfaces 1 $1,107 2022–2022 1

Failure to maintain handrails and guards firmly fastened, in sound ... 1 $1,107 2022–2022 1

Failure to install approved or properly maintain carbon monoxide de... 1 $2,214 2022–2022 1

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Failure to have extinguishers of an approved type 1 $2,214 2022–2022 1

Failure of the owner to keep structure free from rodent infestation 1 $1,107 2022–2022 1

A structure or attachment to a structure is unsafe or dangerous to ... 1 $2,436 2025–2025 1

Building

1 2820 R Street SE 1 13 $15,169 Feb 2025

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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.