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Brookland Investments LLC

Ward 5
1 Building
54 Open Violations
$53,556 Fines on Open Violations
Sep 2026 Last Violation

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One of the worst landlords in Ward 5.

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Who owns this company

This name doesn't match a company in DC's business records, so we can't say who is behind it.

Violations

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

Violation Times Cited Fines Date Range Buildings
Cracked plaster, holes, or water damage 17 $10,090 2021–2026 1
Failure maintain fire extinguishers in accordance with NFPA 10 as r... 6 $15,294 2026–2026 1
Windows or doors not weathertight 4 $2,336 2021–2026 1
Failure to maintain every window, other than a fixed window, in an ... 4 $2,552 2026–2026 1
Interior structure not in good repair 3 $3,822 2026–2026 1
Failure to maintain all openings to the external air between March... 3 $362 2021–2026 1
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Failure to install an approved permanent sign adjacent to each manu... 3 $3,822 2026–2026 1
Failure to properly install and maintain a plumbing fixture in wor... 2 $1,276 2026–2026 1
Owner occupying or allowing any person to occupy the premises or st... 1 $1,059 2021–2021 1
Failure to serve dwelling units by a three-wire, 120/240 volt, sing... 1 $1,274 2026–2026 1
Failure to repair, remove or cover peeling, chipping, flaking or ab... 1 $530 2021–2021 1
Unsafe cooking or water heating appliances 1 $1,274 2026–2026 1
Unsafe stairs or walking surfaces 1 $1,274 2026–2026 1
Failure to maintain premises in safe and sanitary condition or in c... 1 $1,059 2021–2021 1
Failure to maintain exterior doors, door assemblies, operator syste... 1 $638 2026–2026 1
Unsanitary bathroom or kitchen fixtures 1 $638 2026–2026 1
Failure to maintain all plumbing fixtures in a safe, sanitary, and ... 1 $530 2021–2021 1
Smoke alarms missing — common areas 1 $2,549 2026–2026 1
Smoke alarms missing — sleeping rooms 1 $2,118 2021–2021 1
Mechanical or electrical systems unmaintained 1 $1,059 2021–2021 1

Building

# Address Units Violations Fines Last Cited
1 1530 Rhode Island Avenue NE 44 54 $53,556 Sep 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.