Cofer, Paul C — Worst Landlords

Violations

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

Failure to provide a proper handrail for stairs having more than th... 3 $3,177 2021–2021 1

Failure to install approved or properly maintain carbon monoxide de... 2 $4,236 2021–2021 1

Owner providing, occupying, or allowing occupancy of premises not i... 1 $1,059 2021–2021 1

Interior surfaces unsanitary or in poor condition 1 $530 2021–2021 1

Interior structure not in good repair 1 $1,059 2021–2021 1

Smoke alarms missing — common areas 1 $2,118 2021–2021 1

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Failure to install or maintain single- or multiple-station smoke al... 1 $2,118 2021–2021 1

Mechanical or electrical systems unmaintained 1 $1,059 2021–2021 1

Building

1 5112 5 th Street NW 11 $15,356 Apr 2021

What you can do

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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.