Cooper, Countess C — Worst Landlords

Violations

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

Failure to correct electrical system that constitutes a hazard to t... 6 $6,642 2022–2022 1

Smoke alarms missing — common areas 5 $11,070 2022–2022 1

Cracked plaster, holes, or water damage 4 $2,216 2022–2022 1

Failure to maintain all fire and smokestop doors in operable condition 3 $6,642 2022–2022 1

Smoke alarms missing — sleeping rooms 3 $6,642 2022–2022 1

Failure to repair, remove or cover peeling, chipping, flaking or ab... 2 $1,108 2022–2022 1

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Mechanical or electrical systems unmaintained 2 $2,214 2022–2022 1

Permitting an unsafe exterior structural condition to exist on prem... 1 $1,107 2022–2022 1

Failure to provide a proper handrail for stairs having more than th... 1 $1,107 2022–2022 1

Unsafe cooking or water heating appliances 1 $1,107 2022–2022 1

Failure to make all means of egress doors readily openable from the... 1 $2,214 2022–2022 1

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

Interior surfaces unsanitary or in poor condition 1 $554 2022–2022 1

Interior structure not in good repair 1 $1,107 2022–2022 1

Failure to maintain interior doors capable of being opened and clos... 1 $111 2022–2022 1

Failure to maintain exterior doors, door assemblies, operator syste... 1 $554 2022–2022 1

Unsanitary bathroom or kitchen fixtures 1 $554 2022–2022 1

Failure to equip door providing entry to a dwelling unit, rooming u... 1 $1,107 2022–2022 1

Building

1 400 Mellon Street SE 4 37 $47,717 Mar 2022

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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.