Joseph I Weisz — Worst Landlords

Violations

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

Unsanitary bathroom or kitchen fixtures 4 $2,120 2021–2021 1

Cracked plaster, holes, or water damage 4 $2,120 2021–2021 1

Mechanical or electrical systems unmaintained 4 $4,236 2021–2021 1

Failure to correct electrical system that constitutes a hazard to t... 2 $2,118 2021–2021 1

Failure to continuously maintain fire alarm systems in accordance w... 2 $4,236 2021–2021 1

Failure to repair, remove or cover peeling, chipping, flaking or ab... 1 $530 2021–2021 1

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Failure to provide a proper handrail for stairs having more than th... 1 $1,059 2021–2021 1

Failure to maintain sidewalk, walkway, driveway, stairs or similar ... 1 $530 2021–2021 1

Failure to maintain all fire and smokestop doors in operable condition 1 $2,118 2021–2021 1

Smoke alarms missing — sleeping rooms 1 $2,118 2021–2021 1

Building

1 4801 Texas Avenue SE 12 21 $21,185 Nov 2021

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.