James E May Trustee — Worst Landlords

Violations

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

Unsafe stairs or walking surfaces 3 $3,822 2026–2026 1

Interior structure not in good repair 3 $3,822 2026–2026 1

Cracked plaster, holes, or water damage 3 $1,914 2026–2026 1

Failure to provide or maintain a water heater which has an approved... 2 $2,548 2026–2026 1

Interior surfaces unsanitary or in poor condition 2 $1,276 2026–2026 1

Smoke alarms missing — common areas 2 $5,098 2026–2026 1

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Smoke alarms missing — sleeping rooms 2 $5,098 2026–2026 1

Failure to provide a proper guard of required height on an open por... 1 $1,274 2026–2026 1

Failure to make all means of egress doors readily openable from the... 1 $2,549 2026–2026 1

Windows or doors not weathertight 1 $638 2026–2026 1

Failure to maintain interior doors that fit reasonably well within ... 1 $128 2026–2026 1

Failure to maintain exterior doors, door assemblies, operator syste... 1 $638 2026–2026 1

Unsanitary bathroom or kitchen fixtures 1 $638 2026–2026 1

Failure to install or maintain single- or multiple-station smoke al... 1 $2,549 2026–2026 1

Failure to install approved or properly maintain carbon monoxide de... 1 $2,549 2026–2026 1

Failure to have receptacle outlets with the appropriate faceplate c... 1 $638 2026–2026 1

Failure of the owner to keep structure free from rodent infestation 1 $638 2026–2026 1

Failure of owner of the premises to provide and maintain code compl... 1 $2,549 2026–2026 1

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1 213 20 th Street NE 4 28 $38,366 Aug 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.