Ethel Chapman — Worst Landlords

Violations

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

Cracked plaster, holes, or water damage 2 $1,048 2020–2020 1

Having bars, grilles, grates or similar devices over emergency esca... 1 $2,093 2020–2020 1

Unsafe cooking or water heating appliances 1 $1,047 2020–2020 1

Failure to maintain exterior doors, door assemblies, operator syste... 1 $524 2020–2020 1

Failure of the owner or operator of a housing business who provides... 1 $524 2020–2020 1

What you can do

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Report ongoing issues in your building

If you live in one of these buildings, you can anonymously report what's going on and see if your neighbors are dealing with the same issues. Look up your building to get started.

Tip: be specific about the issue and how long it's been going on — it helps build a stronger record.

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Get help from a volunteer

A volunteer can help you understand your options — whether that's filing a complaint, organizing with neighbors, or connecting with a tenant rights organization.

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.