Howard, Lazerrick A — Worst Landlords

Violations

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

Failure to maintain all fire and smokestop doors in operable condition 3 $6,642 2022–2022 1

Failure to correct electrical system that constitutes a hazard to t... 2 $2,214 2022–2022 1

Failure to replace electrical distribution equipment, motor circuit... 1 $1,107 2022–2022 1

Failure to repair, remove or cover peeling, chipping, flaking or ab... 1 $554 2022–2022 1

Unsafe cooking or water heating appliances 1 $1,107 2022–2022 1

Windows or doors not weathertight 1 $554 2022–2022 1

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Interior surfaces unsanitary or in poor condition 1 $554 2022–2022 1

Failure to install electrical equipment, wiring, or appliances in a... 1 $554 2022–2022 1

Failure maintain fire extinguishers in accordance with NFPA 10 as r... 1 $2,214 2022–2022 1

Mechanical or electrical systems unmaintained 1 $1,107 2022–2022 1

Building

1 535 Mellon Street SE 9 13 $16,607 Jan 2022

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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.