Brian S Smith — Worst Landlords

Violations

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

Windows or doors not weathertight 2 $1,250 2025–2025 1

Failure to maintain structures and exterior property free from rode... 1 $638 2026–2026 1

Failure to maintain roof drains, gutters and downspouts in good rep... 1 $638 2026–2026 1

Failure to maintain premises or exterior property free from noxious... 1 $638 2026–2026 1

Interior structure not in good repair 1 $1,249 2025–2025 1

Failure to maintain glazing materials free from cracks and holes 1 $125 2025–2025 1

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Failure to maintain all accessory structures, including detached ga... 1 $638 2026–2026 1

Failure to properly install and maintain a plumbing fixture in wor... 1 $638 2026–2026 1

Mechanical or electrical systems unmaintained 1 $1,274 2026–2026 1

Exits from dwelling units, rooming units and sleeping units, includ... 1 $1,274 2026–2026 1

Building

1 1222 Franklin Street NE 11 $8,362 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.