Herbert R Williams — Worst Landlords

Violations

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

Unsafe stairs or walking surfaces 1 $1,218 2024–2024 1

Having bars, grilles, grates or similar devices over emergency esca... 1 $2,436 2024–2024 1

Failure to maintain roof drains, gutters and downspouts in good rep... 1 $609 2024–2024 1

Failure to maintain premises or exterior property free from weeds o... 1 $609 2024–2024 1

Failure to maintain premises or exterior property free from noxious... 1 $609 2024–2024 1

Failure to maintain exterior property and premises, and the interio... 1 $638 2026–2026 1

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Failure to maintain every window, other than a fixed window, in an ... 1 $609 2024–2024 1

Unsanitary bathroom or kitchen fixtures 1 $609 2024–2024 1

Failure to maintain all accessory structures, including detached ga... 1 $609 2024–2024 1

Cracked plaster, holes, or water damage 1 $609 2024–2024 1

Mechanical or electrical systems unmaintained 1 $1,249 2025–2025 1

Building

1 125 Mississippi Avenue SE 11 $9,804 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.