Gerald P Johnson — Worst Landlords

Violations

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

Cracked plaster, holes, or water damage 8 $4,648 2022–2023 1

Unsafe stairs or walking surfaces 3 $3,465 2022–2023 1

Windows or doors not weathertight 2 $1,180 2023–2023 1

Failure to have receptacle outlets with the appropriate faceplate c... 2 $1,144 2022–2023 1

Failure of the owner to keep structure free from rodent infestation 2 $2,286 2022–2023 1

Mechanical or electrical systems unmaintained 2 $2,358 2023–2023 1

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Tampered with, removed, destroyed, disconnected, or removed the bat... 1 $2,358 2023–2023 1

Failure to provide common areas and stairways with sufficient illum... 1 $590 2023–2023 1

Unsafe cooking or water heating appliances 1 $1,179 2023–2023 1

Failure to promptly exterminate structures in which insects are fou... 1 $1,179 2023–2023 1

Failure to make repairs, maintenance work, alterations or installat... 1 $1,107 2022–2022 1

Interior structure not in good repair 1 $1,179 2023–2023 1

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

Failure to install approved or properly maintain carbon monoxide de... 1 $2,358 2023–2023 1

Failure to eliminate and repaint surfaces with peeling, flaking or ... 1 $554 2022–2022 1

Failure of the owner to maintain exterior property and premises in ... 1 $609 2024–2024 1

Building

1 608 Mellon Street SE 4 29 $26,748 Mar 2024

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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.