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David Applestein

Ward 5 Ward 8
3 Buildings
77 Total Violations
$78,792 Fines Assessed
Feb 2026 Last Violation

Buildings across DC

Repeat Violations

Violation types cited 3 or more times across this landlord's properties.

Violation Times Cited Fines Date Range Buildings
Cracked plaster, holes, or water damage 14 $8,214 2018–2024 3
Interior structure not in good repair 8 $9,588 2023–2024 2
Windows or doors not weathertight 7 $4,245 2023–2026 3
Unsanitary bathroom or kitchen fixtures 4 $2,298 2018–2024 3
Failure of the owner to keep structure free from rodent infestation 4 $4,674 2021–2024 3
Failure to maintain handrails and guards firmly fastened, in sound ... 3 $3,766 2024–2026 1
Failure maintain fire extinguishers in accordance with NFPA 10 as r... 3 $7,534 2024–2026 1

Buildings

# Address Units Violations Fines Last Cited
1 1212 Maple View Place SE Ward 8 12 35 $40,077 Feb 2026 2 1210 Maple View Place SE Ward 8 14 32 $30,881 Feb 2026 3 1516 Oates Street NE Ward 5 14 10 $7,834 Sep 2023

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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.