Clifton Street Acquisition — Worst Landlords

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One of the worst landlords in Ward 1. One of the 20 worst in the ward by total fines assessed.

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Who owns this company

DC business records list Joshua Benaim as this company's beneficial owner.

Clifton Street Acquisition LLC Named on DOB citations DOB writes it as "Clifton Street Acquisition"
- owned by
  Joshua Benaim Person

From DC's beneficial owner records for Clifton Street Acquisition LLC, a current snapshot.

Violations

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

Failure to keep all required portable fire extinguishers maintained... 20 $50,980 2026–2026 1

Interior structure not in good repair 5 $6,370 2026–2026 1

Failure keep all required portable fire extinguishers visible and r... 3 $7,647 2026–2026 1

Failure to maintain all plumbing fixtures in a safe, sanitary, and ... 2 $1,276 2026–2026 1

Cracked plaster, holes, or water damage 2 $1,276 2026–2026 1

Failure to promptly exterminate structures in which insects are fou... 1 $625 2025–2025 1

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Windows or doors not weathertight 1 $554 2022–2022 1

Unsafe stairs or walking surfaces 1 $1,274 2026–2026 1

Interior surfaces unsanitary or in poor condition 1 $638 2026–2026 1

Failure to maintain exterior property and premises, and the interio... 1 $638 2026–2026 1

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

Failure to correct electrical system that constitutes a hazard to t... 1 $1,274 2026–2026 1

Failure of the owner to keep structure free from rodent infestation 1 $1,179 2023–2023 1

Building

1 1315 Clifton Street NW 156 40 $76,280 Oct 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.