Deanwood I LLC — Worst Landlords

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One of the worst landlords in Ward 7.

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Repeat Violations

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

Cracked plaster, holes, or water damage 38 $22,302 2022–2026 1

Unsanitary bathroom or kitchen fixtures 7 $4,022 2022–2023 1

Unsafe stairs or walking surfaces 6 $6,897 2022–2024 1

Failure to maintain exterior property and premises, and the interio... 6 $3,575 2023–2025 1

Windows or doors not weathertight 5 $2,914 2022–2023 1

Failure to properly install and maintain a plumbing fixture in wor... 5 $2,914 2022–2023 1

Interior structure not in good repair 4 $4,739 2022–2026 1

Mechanical or electrical systems unmaintained 4 $4,572 2022–2023 1

Building

1 5503 Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue NE Ward 7 14 106 $85,351 Jan 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.