James B Briley — Worst Landlords

Violations

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

Failure to prevent pipes, ducts, conductors, fans or blowers from d... 2 $2,214 2022–2022 1

Cracked plaster, holes, or water damage 2 $1,108 2022–2022 1

Unsafe stairs or walking surfaces 1 $1,107 2022–2022 1

Failure to provide a proper handrail for stairs having more than th... 1 $1,107 2022–2022 1

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

Interior structure not in good repair 1 $1,107 2022–2022 1

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

Smoke alarms missing — sleeping rooms 1 $2,214 2022–2022 1

Failure to properly install and maintain a plumbing fixture in wor... 1 $554 2022–2022 1

Building

1 1616 28 th Place SE 4 11 $10,519 Feb 2022

What you can do

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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.