Barksdale, Rufus — Worst Landlords

Violations

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

Unsanitary bathroom or kitchen fixtures 3 $1,914 2026–2026 1

Failure to provide a proper handrail for stairs having more than th... 2 $2,548 2026–2026 1

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

Interior surfaces unsanitary or in poor condition 2 $1,276 2026–2026 1

Failure to keep all required portable fire extinguishers maintained... 2 $5,098 2026–2026 1

Allowing a dangerous structure or premises to exist consisting of a... 2 $5,098 2026–2026 1

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failure to maintain handrails and guards in a firmly fastened manne... 1 $1,274 2026–2026 1

Failure to promptly exterminate structures in which insects are fou... 1 $638 2026–2026 1

Interior structure not in good repair 1 $1,274 2026–2026 1

Failure to maintain interior doors that are securely attached to ja... 1 $128 2026–2026 1

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

Failure to maintain all siding and masonry joints, or those between... 1 $638 2026–2026 1

Building

1 1607 18 th Street SE 4 19 $22,562 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.